
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

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

This homeowner wasn’t afraid to use wallpaper in her bathroom, and it looks FABULOUS
A new extension, bright wallpaper, pink units and colourful accessories have helped Keeley Wilson transform a tiny cloakroom into a glamorous shower room

The ONE wardrobe rule that will stop you saying ‘I have nothing to wear’ forever
This is how to declutter and organise your wardrobe so it stays tidy for good, says professional organiser...

It was a HUGE project and they’d never renovated before – but the transformation is a triumph
After being priced out of their ideal location, Faye and Dean Noble took a chance on a project property that, while not in their preferred area, had potential aplenty

This homeowner ditched pastels and gave her nursery a Scandi‑style safari makeover
Jessica West created a unique nursery scheme that will grow with baby Jude, filled with finds from independent brands

Four high-impact ways to mix and match patterns in your home
Mix and match patterns in your home like an expert with help from our ultimate how-to guide

The mortgage mistakes that could cost you thousands – experts explain what to know
Celebrity mortgage expert Tayo Oguntonade answers all your mortgage FAQs, from mortgage types to getting a mortgage for a property abroad

This clever IKEA Kallax hack makes your storage look seriously expensive
Here's how to turn an affordable IKEA Kallax unit into a stylish, Scandi-style sideboard

Empty nest, total style overhaul! One bold decorating decision transformed this entire home – it’s stunning!
Trinkets collected from her travels and curated vintage treasures add character to Danielle Le Petit’s beautiful home

This city couple bought a crumbling farmhouse with no plumbing or heating – look at it now!
An old stone farmhouse and barn has become a cosy country home for Richard and Michaela Tinniswood

This couple moved their kitchen upstairs – here’s why it worked so well
Changing the layout and clever decorating ideas have transformed Shrez Ghelani’s once-unloved property into a stylish home

‘Holes had been stuffed with newspaper and painted over – we had to fix so many botched DIY jobs’
Vikki Savage spends her spare time doing-up her 1930s house, updating it with the hottest interior trends, clever upcycling projects and style-savvy ideas

Georgina Burnett's 10 ways to make your home a happier place that helps your mental health
Interiors, upcycling and DIY presenter for ITV’s This Morning Georgina Burnett shares 10 ways your home can help look after your mental health

‘My partner soon changed his mind when he discovered I’d only spent £133 to furnish our bedroom!’
An eclectic mix of second-hand and high street buys helped Sinead Gulless turn a lacklustre bedroom into a colourful, cosy and welcoming retreat

This London flat hadn’t been touched in 25 years – now it looks like a stylish Parisian apartment
Moody pastels combine with minimal lines to create a cool, laid-back and contemporary feel in Laura Sawyer’s converted London flat

Create your own personalised initial wall art
Create a bespoke piece of wall art with this simple painted initial DIY

‘This one decorating mistake taught me a valuable lesson and now I won’t make it again’
Knocking through from the living room has given new life to an unused back reception room and improved the flow of family life for Lucy Hooker

‘We viewed 22 houses to find our dream Victorian home – it was worth the wait!’
Sodia Hadassi-Amma has brought the charm back to her Victorian house, introducing elements inspired by her North African heritage

'My tiny kitchen had standing room only – now it’s perfect for parties (thanks to a £400 eBay bargain!)'
Knocking through into her adjoining dining room allowed Amberley Rainey to create her ideal kitchen-diner for entertaining friends and family

This owner saved money AND made second-hand pieces look glam – ‘I rescued my best upcycle from a skip!’
Upcycling hand-me-downs allowed Saoirse Findlay to decorate her new-build house in one-of-a-kind style

‘We modernised and made our kitchen bigger (without doing any building work)’
Wanting to create a lighter, brighter and more colourful space, Jemma Watts pulled out the old beige cupboards to bring a lively, sunny energy to her new kitchen

‘We found our dream family home thanks to an incredible twist of fate’
Priced out of her ideal areas, Katie Rowe was surprised to find her perfect property just a stone’s throw away from where she grew up

‘We decorated our house in the cheapest way we knew – and the difference is amazing’
Bronagh Fleming and Ivan Daly have brought their empty-shell bungalow up to date with a mix of bright hues, bargain finds and some self-taught DIY skills
