When renovating your home, decisions can be overwhelming. For one homeowner, ignoring well-meaning advice from friends and family led to a space they love. From a bold black feature wall to a statement stair runner, they trusted their instincts and are thrilled with the results.
The homeowner wanted to avoid neutral tones in their lounge. After seeing a black fire breast on Instagram, they decided to recreate it. Despite comments like 'you're brave' and 'no going back', they proceeded. Four years on, they still adore the dark feature and would consider painting an entire room black in future.
Another project was the stair runner. Warnings that it would be 'harder to clean' proved true, but the extra effort is worth it for the personality it adds. The homeowner chose a bold stripe, acknowledging it's not for everyone but loving the result.
In the bathroom, a temporary shower screen upgrade was dismissed by some as unnecessary since a full renovation was planned. However, four years later, the simple change has made the space more liveable. The homeowner is glad they made the tweak rather than living with a basic shower curtain.
Finally, the herringbone-style laminate flooring in the kitchen and hallway drew concerns about going out of fashion. The homeowner ignored this, confident they would still love it. They do, and even wish they had it in the lounge. The lesson: if you love it, that's all that matters.
