Thea Jeffreys
Digital Writer
Thea Jeffreys is the Digital Writer on YourHomeStyle.uk, and is passionate about all things home décor. When she’s not scouring the internet for budget-friendly homeware finds, you’ll find her writing about the latest interior trends and handy upcycling tricks.
Recent articles by Thea Jeffreys
‘We had no privacy and couldn’t shower in peace!’ – See how this bathroom makeover changed everything
Sarah's old bathroom contained a modern bath, but no shower, so guests often asked to use her en suite shower room. She decided to renovate and the results are nothing short of amazing...
‘When we first viewed this house, we instantly said no – 18 months later we’ve renovated every room!’
In just 18 months, Hayley Southwood and husband Paul have given their property’s dated interior a new lease of life
Sistine Chapel mural, Beverly Hills glamour and safari animals – ‘I had wild ideas for my decor!’
With a love for eccentric interiors and a knack for giving new life to homewares, Hayley Brooke gave her home a glam DIY makeover
A passion for opera set the tone for this dramatic living room – ‘It was time for a grown-up space’
A new extension enabled Debra Davidson-Smith to turn the old family living room into an indulgent space full of tactile fabrics and rich colours
When decorating her daughter’s bedroom, this homeowner had one rule: ‘the wilder, the better!’
By reusing, upcycling and scouring second-hand and charity shops, Suzy Broome has created a bright, fun-filled bedroom for under £400
She almost didn’t buy the house because of the kitchen – now it’s her favourite room and you’ll see why
Lily Coles completely redesigned the kitchen in her Victorian terrace to emulate the feel of her restaurateur parents’ home
They needed a wheelchair-friendly home – these DIY tricks gave them a bespoke design on a budget
Kirstie McCormick almost gave up on finding a house with enough space for her family, until she stumbled across the perfect project
These are the top five decor trends for summer 2026
Earthy tones, matcha green and colour-maxxing are set to be summer 2026’s hottest trends. Read on to get inspired!
The unusual layout of this house was inspired by an image in a magazine – ‘It’s quirky and individual’
Elaine Murphy Byrne met husband Shane while he was building the house they now live in. They’ve since transformed it into the family home they always wanted
Their bathroom was tiny – this is how they made it feel bigger with clever design choices
A modern, monochrome palette and some savvy space-saving ideas helped Lorna Nicks give her bijou bathroom a new sleek feel
‘I wasn’t sure if the new layout would work – but this simple trick proved it would’
Christine Leech transformed an open-plan room into a warm, snug and inviting living space by adding a wall and a working fireplace
She gutted her kitchen and redecorated with a pared-back modern scheme – see the stunning transformation
Sarah Crawley’s renovated Edwardian townhouse is the essence of casual and sophisticated style, and full of ideas for the taking
‘We had zero experience of renovating and then we were knocking down walls!’
By opting for light colours and industrial touches Charlotte Knowles has given her first home a fresh new look
Holidays at home – this couple’s living room decor is a reminder of their globetrotting adventures
Tessa Bird has kept the character of her period living room, but added plenty of personality with travel mementos and her love of nature
‘The leak was unfortunate, but it was the perfect excuse to redecorate our bedroom!’
Rachel decorated around existing pieces, which meant she could stretch the budget further to give her bedroom a fresh new look
‘Doing this one thing in every room made decorating decisions feel less overwhelming’
Maxine Hale combined her favourite design trends and style ideas to give her Edwardian family home in Plymouth a top-down makeover
Here’s why playing it safe with neutrals gave this homeowner colour confidence
When Kate Spiers bought her first home, she made the most of the property’s features to design her perfect interior
‘People tell me I’m brave with my interior choices – this is what I say’
Cassie Schifano used eye-catching colour and patterns to create her one-of-a-kind interior style
‘It was a TERRIBLE reason to revamp our bedroom!’ – From bad situation to luxe new look on a budget
A clever mix of recycled and high-street buys has given a damp and dreary bedroom a glam new look with minimal spending
‘We managed to fit a boutique apartment into a beach hut!’ – Take a look at their ingenious design
With careful plans and creative thinking, Susan and Brett transformed a no-frills wooden beach hut into a style-packed, year-round coastal bolthole
She swapped London for the countryside – and transformed EVERYTHING in this neglected Victorian home
Creativity and a love of all things rustic helped Pauline Fox turn a jaded property into her own country idyll
Don’t be afraid of DIY! – ‘Doing it all myself was so satisfying – and so much cheaper too’
Tapping into new-found DIY skills helped Claire Williams add drama and character to her Edwardian home
With a new baby and business, she wanted her bathroom to feel like a serene hotel spa – here’s how she did it
Using a sophisticated colour palette and clever decorating ideas, Rachel Faber switched her characterless old bathroom into a relaxing spa
Their whole flat is only the width of a single-car garage, but these owners made it feel so much bigger
With clever storage solutions and streamlined furniture, Niamh O’Carroll has turned a dated garage conversion into a stunning bijou apartment
