"I've created my dream maximalist home on a £30k DIY budget - but my husband isn't a fan"
- 11 months ago
An interior design-obsessed woman has created her dream maximalist home on a DIY £30k budget - but her husband isn't a fan.
Nikki Shore, 55, turned their home into a maximalist haven with boldly wallpapered ceilings, colourful furniture and tasselled lampshades.
Maximalist is a design which blends an eclectic mix of patterns, colours, textures and objects.
The couple bought their three-bedroom house in September 2011, for £235k, with Nikki quickly taking the reins on the interiors.
Her husband, James, 43, a motor trade estimator, was initially ''nervous'' about his wife's transformation of their Victorian property - but has since ''come around'' to the look.
Nikki, who prides herself on doing things ''on a budget'' has sourced most of her furniture through eBay and second-hand shops.
She has spent around £30k on her interior but believes it would've cost her around £60K if she had brought the furniture new.
Not afraid of a pop of colour, Nikki, a content creator and interior designer, enjoys upcycling bargains to create a dream look for her home.
Her favourite finds include a wicker chair bought from eBay for £100 and painted pink which provides a pop of pink in the conservatory.
Her chic, vintage side-board is a lovely addition to the dining room which only cost £250 and Nikki has recently up-cycled it by painting it green.
Recently, Nikki gave the downstairs doors a makeover with palm leaf vinyl and new door handles which only cost her £70 all together.
Nikki, a mum-of-one, who lives in Ware, Hertfordshire, said: "I've always had an eye for colour and passion for interior design.
"I love paring colour and pieces that you wouldn't initially think would go together but accents of green and pink run throughout the whole house.
"I love our pink conservatory that brings joy even on rainy days and the living room is charming yet cosy.
"Being able to do upcycling and using thrifty alternatives to expensive luxury items has made the whole process so much more rewarding.
"My husband has told me that our home decor isn't really his taste but he's a good sport.
"I admittedly haven't ever given him a chance to decorate it.
"But we compromise so he's been allowed to pick our car!''
The former financial analyst has spent 13 years transforming her home into an ''Instagram-worthy paradise'' and started documenting her home renovations in February 2021 on Instagram.
She has since been able to turn her social media side-venture into her full-time job and her Instagram profile now boasts over 95K followers.
Originally from London, Nikki took an interior design course at aged 36 and qualified as an interior designer before opting for a career in finance.
Nikki said: "It was quite plain when we first moved in, the complete opposite of my personal style.
"I like to pick a statement piece and build around that.
"In our living room, we started with the red and green velvet sofas as a focus and then brought in art, tasselled lampshades and lots of vibrant plants to set it off.
Nikki Shore, 55, turned their home into a maximalist haven with boldly wallpapered ceilings, colourful furniture and tasselled lampshades.
Maximalist is a design which blends an eclectic mix of patterns, colours, textures and objects.
The couple bought their three-bedroom house in September 2011, for £235k, with Nikki quickly taking the reins on the interiors.
Her husband, James, 43, a motor trade estimator, was initially ''nervous'' about his wife's transformation of their Victorian property - but has since ''come around'' to the look.
Nikki, who prides herself on doing things ''on a budget'' has sourced most of her furniture through eBay and second-hand shops.
She has spent around £30k on her interior but believes it would've cost her around £60K if she had brought the furniture new.
Not afraid of a pop of colour, Nikki, a content creator and interior designer, enjoys upcycling bargains to create a dream look for her home.
Her favourite finds include a wicker chair bought from eBay for £100 and painted pink which provides a pop of pink in the conservatory.
Her chic, vintage side-board is a lovely addition to the dining room which only cost £250 and Nikki has recently up-cycled it by painting it green.
Recently, Nikki gave the downstairs doors a makeover with palm leaf vinyl and new door handles which only cost her £70 all together.
Nikki, a mum-of-one, who lives in Ware, Hertfordshire, said: "I've always had an eye for colour and passion for interior design.
"I love paring colour and pieces that you wouldn't initially think would go together but accents of green and pink run throughout the whole house.
"I love our pink conservatory that brings joy even on rainy days and the living room is charming yet cosy.
"Being able to do upcycling and using thrifty alternatives to expensive luxury items has made the whole process so much more rewarding.
"My husband has told me that our home decor isn't really his taste but he's a good sport.
"I admittedly haven't ever given him a chance to decorate it.
"But we compromise so he's been allowed to pick our car!''
The former financial analyst has spent 13 years transforming her home into an ''Instagram-worthy paradise'' and started documenting her home renovations in February 2021 on Instagram.
She has since been able to turn her social media side-venture into her full-time job and her Instagram profile now boasts over 95K followers.
Originally from London, Nikki took an interior design course at aged 36 and qualified as an interior designer before opting for a career in finance.
Nikki said: "It was quite plain when we first moved in, the complete opposite of my personal style.
"I like to pick a statement piece and build around that.
"In our living room, we started with the red and green velvet sofas as a focus and then brought in art, tasselled lampshades and lots of vibrant plants to set it off.