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155: Ways to Hack Your Ikea Furniture (Checkerboard Style)
I definitely wouldn’t consider myself a Swiftie. Saying that, I enjoy that Taylor can swap through her eras, trying out new styles all whilst remaining unashamedly Taylor Swift.
It took me a long time to find my style when it came to my home and to be honest I’ve got to a place where I’m really comfortable with it.
I’d describe it as soft-neutral-modern. I like including some antique vibes and balancing them with cooler textures, using combinations of concrete and marble. I like mixing my wood and my metals.
But right now, I think I’m in my colourful era. When I used to do colour it never worked for me long term because I think I went too bold with it. Now I feel more content with softer, earthier shades that still feel neutral.
I’m also enjoying pattern a little more. I love those glossy tiles in striped patterns and I absolutely bloody love checkerboard. Checkerboard floors, checkerboard tiles, checkerboard countertops.
It’s playful, it’s pretty and it doesn’t feel overly aggressive when it comes to pattern.
I wanted some in my home.