It was great to get away on a recent trip to France, there was so much creativity that caught my eye, I can't help but capture it all... #grafittiart #mosaic #artificalflowers #driedflowers #paris

A fab sister holiday in Malaga , great to feel the sun, see the sites and the 3 course lunches 🙂 #sisters #SisterHolidays #culturevulture #espania #citybreak #foodies

NICE WORDS Meet the Maker One of the best bits, (after bringing all of the accessories together at the end to realise the vision I had in mind right from the start), is client feedback. This was for a bedroom I restyled. #feedback #testimonials #meetthemaker #interiorstyling

Today's walk around Greenfield and the pots and pans, great views, a bit of rain and lovely green moss #spring #greenfield #pubwalks

REALITY Day 23 Meet the maker This is the reality when choosing accessories. It's often not until you bring everything together you realise that some things just don't go together. As you can see here, as much as my client and I loved the velvet tiger cushion, it was just too busy and took away from the original colour pallet. Have you had similar experiences? Please share :) #interiorstyling #showhomes #meetthemaker #itsallinthedetail #colour #trialanderror

FAVOURITE PROCESS Day 21 Meet the maker My most favourite part of the styling process is bringing all of the accessories together at the end to realise the vision I had in mind right from the start. It often involves colour blocking, theming products together to tell a story and creating height. It's what creates the 'ta-dah' moment for the client and makes it all worth while. What's your favourite process in what you do? #interiorstyling #itsallinthedetail #meetthemaker #colourblocking

GLOW-UP Day 20, Meet the maker It's testimonials like this, from a recent client that make me glow up and give me great job satisfaction. #meetthemaker #testimonial #interiorstyling #showhomes #jobsatisfaction

CREATIVE SPACE Day 17 meet the maker My desk in the bright sunny spare room, complete with my fury assistant 😊 What's your work space like? Share your pics #meetthemaker #behindthescenes #cats

FROM IDEA TO PRODUCT Day 15 Meet the maker From moodboards to the finished room, swipe left <<< #moodboards #designprocess #meetthemaker #interiorstyling #showhomes

BIG & SMALL Day 14 Meet the maker I work with both large and small retailers. Regardless of the scale, displaying products to create a visual story or collection brings products to life. Improving the customer journey increase sales. #visualmerchandising #vmsells #independantretail #retail #customerjourney #meetthemaker #opentowork @primark @preventbreastcancer

TRIAL & ERROR Colour and choosing the appropriate ones can be quite tricky. It's so heaviliy dependant on the lighting of a room and your own personal interpretation of a colour. In north facing rooms colours will appear darker whilst in a south facing room colours appear brighter. It's also worth checking a sample in daylight and with artificial light to see how they change. As you can see I tried a lot of colours for this room and this took time but its so important to get right. The starting point and inspiration for the colour pallet was my client's picture. After much trial and error we choose @valsparpaint.co.uk Amazon Drift and Hot Cider What's your experience of finding the right colour of paint? Have you made a choice you later regretted? :) #interiorstylist #interiorstyling #showhomes #meetthemaker #choosingpaintcolours

FINISHING TOUCHES This is one of my favourite parts of the design process, adding the finishing touches such as accessories for the sofa to add comfort, soften the room and tie the whole colour scheme together... #accessories #finishingtouches #interiorstyling #showhomes

LEARN Meet the Maker Day 7 Over the past couple of years I've slowly learnt how to use SketchUp with the help of @spaceforedit SketchUcation and Youtube, here's a concept I've put together for displaying homeware. It's a great tool for both Visual Merchandising and Interior Styling projects to communicate 3D concepts. What new skills have you learnt recently? #visualmerchandising #planograms #spaceplanning #headoffice #interiorstyling #showhomes #accessories #3D #visualisation #sketchup #meetthemaker

BEFORE & AFTER See the transformation of this living room that I've recently finished. By taking the colour for the walls right up to the ceiling the room appears taller. The mirror creates a focal point. Improved storage and a cohesive colour pallet throughout. Swipe left to see the original moodboard <<< #interiorstyling #interiordesign #showhomestyling #showhomes #beforeandafter

Day 3 of #meetthemaker SNIPPET Everyone loves a shelfie, heres a snippet of what goes into styling interior spaces... #shelfie #interiorstyling #showhomes

I've shared some behind the scenes, but here is the finished room! @ikeauk @dunelmuk madedotcom @valsparpaintuk #showhomes #interiorstylist #showhomestyling

ABOUT ME Day 2 of Meet the maker This was me in Hull last weekend at their fantastic indoor market, and yes I'm a banana and yorkshire pudding lover:) I'm a Yorkshire girl living in Manchester, the other side of the peninnes. A Visual Merchandiser of 20 years working with high street and charity retailers. Over the last 3 years I've also been styling Interiors for homeowners and commercial projects. I'm also a lover of colour and charity shops. At the heart of everything I do is branding space to convey a theme to increase sales, be it in a retail or interior space. I'm currently seeking permanent roles, if you have an opportunity in mind, please get in touch, I'd love to have a chat with you to see how we can work together. #meetthemaker #aboutme #opentowork #interiorstyling #visualmerchandising

WHAT'S IN A NAME? For the month of March I'm taking in part in 'Meet the maker' a month long of daily prompts created by @joannehawker for makers to share more about their work and small businesses. Although I'm not a designer maker I still think it's a fun thing to take part in as a creative. Today's prompt is BRAND ORIGIN My freelance brand name is 'Revamp Styling' which I felt conveyed what Interior Styling and Visual Merchandising can do to a space be it an interior or retail setting- REbrand REvitalise REfresh It's also a phrase you might casually use to describe updating a space so it feels very descriptive and fitting for what I do. What's the story behind your brand origin? #marchmeetthemaker #interiorstyling #visualmerchandising

Behind the scenes... After last week's shopping trip sourcing accessories for my clients living room, this week I've been building furniture, hanging mirrors and putting-up shelves. It's really coming together now, I'm so excited! Keep your eyes peeled 👀 for the finished room very soon🙂 #interiorstyling #stylist #behindthescenes #showhomes #staging

This week I had the pleasure of working with @Preventbreastcancer at the Nightingale Hospital, Wythenshaw to create a wellness pop-up shop. They are the only UK Breast Cancer charity funding research aimed at preventing the disease so it felt very satisfying to work with the shop team to create an exciting and inspiring customer experience knowing it will contribute to such valuable work. I can't wait to hear the customer feedback! You can find out more about the charity here- www.preventbreastcancer.org.uk #visualmerchandising #charityretail #popupshop #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

Another exciting day sourcing furniture and accessories for this gorgeous living room, this time from @homesense_uk and @ikeauk Keep your eyes peeled for the end result, it's coming soon! #interiorstyling #styling #staging #showhomes

Reflections from The Furniture Shows - MFS & JFS a couple of weeks ago and some of my favourite display stands. Here are some of the trends I noticed for this year that are really evident on the high street- -Natural materials for better sustainability -Wicker work - furniture and accessories -Earthy colour tones, moving away from grey -Arches and curved shapes, seen in furniture and architectural features -Biophilic design, use of planting in interior environments Which are your favourite? Which of these trends have you seen in use or on the high street? @fortunewoodsfurnitureclearance @harrison_spinks #kelstonhouseinternational #bakerfurniture #interiors #interiorstyling #2023trends #showhomes #sustainability #furniture

INTRODUCTION Hi, I'm Louise, I've gained a lot of new followers recently so I thought it was time I introduced myself again :) At the heart of everything I do, is the process of branding space to convey a theme or lifestyle to increase sales, be it #visualmerchandising or #interiorstyling . As an accomplished Visual Merchandiser I have worked with a broad range of high street brands & charities throughout the UK & Europe to improve the customer journey by creating logical store layouts & inspirational shop windows showcasing the latest trends that increase sales and generate repeat custom. Over the last couple of years inspired by the opportunities that #preloved goods offer and the need for sustainable choices I have also turned my hand to Interior Styling for homeowners to help them make their mark on their home & get the most out of their spaces. I also style show homes & retirement living for housing developers to showcase the lifestyle to which their customers aspire which in turn maximises sales. Outside of work I'm green fingered & I love houseplants, I find cooking relaxing, love a good cheese board (who doesn't?), rummaging in charity shops for a bargain. I'm well traveled and love exploring new holiday destinations with my partner & catching-up with friends over dinner among many other things! I'm Manchester based and currently seeking new opportunities so drop me a message if you think I can help you. Here's the link to my website - www.revampstyling.co.uk #opentowork #newopportunities #aboutme #introduction #houseplants #creativeliving #permanentjobs #freelancework #opportunities #sustainable #interiors #interiorstylist #showhomes

OPEN TO WORK I've thoroughly enjoyed the last 4 months freelancing as part of the @iwant_plants Christmas production team but all good things come to an end so I'm now looking for my next challenge 😊 I can offer- - Visual Merchandising consultancy & head office support, over 20 years experience - Interior Styling visit https://www.revampstyling.co.uk/interior-styling or see link in my bio for my services - Show Home Styling Feel free to get in touch for a chat to see how I can help you. #interiors #interiorstylist #showhomes #visualmerchandising #work #newopportunities #availableforwork #permanentrole #freelance #manchester #liverpool #northwest #cheshire

Happy New Year! Not long now and here is the last photo of the festive decorations I worked on at I Want Plants See you in 2023! #newyear #interiorstyling #interiors #3d #installation #staging #christmasdecorations #floraldesign #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #iwantplants

Still in the festive mood? How cute is this pub window? This is one of many Christmas schemes I worked on as part of the Christmas Production team at @iwant_plants This 350 year old coaching inn was styled to remain in keeping with it's original stained glass features. The lit wreaths created a cosy warm glow inside it's rustic interior. #interiors #interiorstyling #3d #production #props #staging #floraldesign #christmasdecorations #iwantplants #teamwork #hospitalityinteriors

Make an entrance at Christmas🎄🎄🎄 A beautiful external garland for a restaurant entrance, this really does make a statement and the theme continues inside. Another project that I've worked on as part of the @iwant_plants Christmas production team to transform hospitality interiors... #3dproduction #props #styling #interiors #stagingsells #interiorstylist #iloveplants #greenfingers #artificialplants #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #iwantplants #interiortransformation #restaurant #hospitalityinteriors #bespokestyling

It's an orange & gold scheme today, this time for an entrance area, doesn't it just make the furniture pop? Another bespoke handmade tree that myself and the rest of the Christmas production team I Want Plants created to transform this space for the festive period. #christmas #christmastrees #christmasdecorations #3dinstallations #installation #props #interiorstyling #interiors #production #workspacedesign #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #iwantplants #team

So what's your Christmas style? This was a traditional scheme with reds, golds, a variety of textured foliage and garland, layered with a range of coloured baubles. Over the past few months I've been working as part of the Christmas production team @ I Want Plants to create bespoke handmade Christmas trees and decorations, transforming hospitality interiors nationwide for the festive period. Keep your eyes peeled for more examples of our festive creations... #christmas #christmastrees #christmasdecorations #3dinstallations #props #interiorstyling #interiors #production #hospitality #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #iwantplants

Feeling festive 🎄🎄... Over the past few months I've been working as part of the Christmas production team @iwant_plants to create bespoke handmade Christmas trees and decorations, transforming hospitality interiors nationwide for the festive period, and here's just one of many beautiful trees we have created... #christmas #christmastrees #christmasdecorations #3dinstallations #props #interiorstyling #interiors #production #hospitality #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #iwantplants

TESTIMONIAL... I'm available from December for permanent #VisualMerchandising and #interiorstyling opportunities, I'd love to hear how I can help you, please get in touch for a chat:) #opportunities #visualmerchandiser #interiorstylist #headoffice #flexibleworking #hybridwork #remotework #interiors #northwest #manchester #creative #sketchup #newstoreopening #handson #VMtraining #propstyling #showhomes #propsourcing #opentowork

Sunday run in the sun 🙂 #autumn

TESTIMONIAL "Being a busy working mum I struggle to have the time to make decisions. The prospect of furnishing my house was very overwhelming. You have really helped me to focus on what I want and get more out of my budget. Identifying priority rooms definitely gave me more clarity and it's given me the confidence to make bold choices. Your advice about where to source furniture and accessories was invaluable in achieving the look and feel of each room. It's made the whole process a lot easier, thank you!" Fran, Interior Styling client #showhomestylist #showhomes #manchester #interiors #preloved

The impact of colour... I was so excited to receive these photos from my client, we've been working on a Moroccan theme for her living room and it's really coming together now. It's amazing what well chosen paint colours can do to an interior, keep an eye out for the finished room with co-ordinating accessories. As you can see from the before photo, it's already altered the feeling of the space and ceiling height. #showhomes #showhomeinteriors #interiorstylist #colour #interiors #interiordesign #valspa #makeover #beforeandafter #interiortransformation #interiorstylist #1930s #interior

As the days get shorter and we enjoy the autumn sun and fallen leaves it reminds me of an #autumn installation I designed and installed together with @helendmercer a couple of years ago for the @cheshireoaksdesigneroutlet. We designed, sourced/created all of the props and dressed this pop-up from scratch to showcase 'The Wonders of Autumn' from a variety of designer brands. This just goes to show the power of collaboration, experience, resourcefulness and hands on creativity at work. Interestingly, although it wasn't it's main purpose, the majority of the props were also foraged and therefore sustainable. I currently have availability from November so get in touch now to avoid disappointment😊 #visualmerchandiser #installation #props #popupshop #headoffice #collaboration #sustainability #3ddesign #creativity #work #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #freelancing #permanentjobs #hybridwork #northwest #manchester #opentowork #availableforwork

The other string to my bow... Since managing a couple of Lighthouse charity shops for Valley Cids, in Derbyshire, I developed my skills in Interior Styling. Amazed by the high quality of customer donations and drawing on my Visual Merchandising skills and experience, I transformed the shop environments to that of a high street boutique. I elevated the customer journey by inspiring them with exciting themed displays, product groupings, colour pallets and on trend outfit co-ordinations. I observed the customer's love for a bargain and the curiosities that a charity shop can offer. Having recently renovated my own home with mostly charity shop goods, I realised the opportunity for preloved Interior Styling and the opportunities to utilise preloved furniture and accessories. For environmental and economical reasons it's not always necessary to buy new goods, it's also a great way to create your own individual style. I've created a range of interior styling services - https://lnkd.in/eevgTRcR and I'm also interested in both freelance or permanent opportunities in show home styling. #interiorstyling #interiorstylist #prelovedinteriors #preloved #secondhandseptember #charityshops #showhomes #showhomeinteriors #showhomes #showhome #homestyling #furniture #openforwork #openforbusiness #freelance #permanentopportunities #visualmerchandising #manchester #northwest

More about me... I’ve always had a creative streak. Art and Design Technology were my favourite subjects at school, and that led on to an art foundation course and degree in Three-Dimensional design at Northumbria University. My first job after graduation was in Visual Merchandising, and what better place to learn my trade than at the high-street stalwart Marks & Spencer! My career took me to various other high street brands such as The Pier, Homesense, Garden centres and sportswear brands. The recession in 2009 had a huge impact on retail so it proved timely to take a huge leap of faith. I became a freelance Visual Merchandiser in 2010, mostly for Primark. My work for them involved installing promotional window schemes and setting up new stores nationwide and throughout Europe. Taking a bit of a sidestep, from 2016-2021 I managed a couple of shops in the charity sector, and this called upon my most creative ideas. Unlike the big-budget, mass-produced world of high street retail, charity retail celebrates the very best of reuse, repurpose and recycle. Everything is a one-off so there is huge potential for individual and inspiring visual merchandising. Of course, there is never a budget for props. That has only fed my enthusiasm to become super resourceful in repurposing donations as equipment. The result is decidedly and satisfyingly unique, achieving a look and appeal on a par with the high street. More recently, drawing on my diverse VM background, creativity, and resourcefulness, I have relished the challenge of working with OSP Retail for a major high street retailer. Collaborating with the VM Manager and Project Manager, we established a new team and branded Visual Merchandising principles from scratch to increase sales through an enhanced customer journey. This has piqued my interest in head office roles establishing or developing Visual Merchandise principles in a resourceful and collaborative way. #retail #design #visualmerchandiser #stylist #vmmanager #freelancer #permanentwork #headoffice #openforbusiness #availableforwork #remoteworking #newstores #planograms #sketchup #3dvisualisation #mockshop #christmas #windowinstallation

Having worked with OSP Retail for the last 4 months providing Head Office Visual Merchandising support for a major high street retailer I'm now looking for my next opportunity. I can offer- -20 years Visual Merchandising experience at management and team leader level installing window concepts nationwide and throughout Europe to transform the customer journey and maximise sales. -Head office experience playing an integral role in establishing a new Visual Merchandising function from scratch establishing VM principles, planograms and ways of working. -I've worked with some of the most recognised retailers including- Marks & Spencer, Primark, Wyevale Garden Centres, Under Armour and JD Sports to name but a few. - Manchester based, willing to travel or work remotely #opentowork #visualmerchandiser #visualmerchandisingmanager #availabletowork #freelance #permanentwork #stylist #mockshop #headoffice #newstoreopening #christmas #primark

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Well summer is finally here and the school holidays are just around the corner! 🌞 Make the most of your outdoor spaces with these wooden pallet ideas in my free 'how to guide', simply subscribe here https://buff.ly/3yW4M9B and receive a copy straight to your inbox #summer2022 #kidsactivities #diy #woodenpallets #reuserecycle #gardenprojects #heatwave #sustainable #subscribe

Well summer is finally here and the school holidays are just around the corner! 🌞 Make the most of your outdoor spaces with these wooden pallet ideas in my free 'how to guide', simply subscribe via the link in my bio and receive a copy straight to your inbox. #summer2022 #kidsactivities #diy #woodenpallets #reuserecycle #gardenprojects #heatwave #sustainable #subscribe

Well summer is finally here and the school holidays are just around the corner! 🌞 Make the most of your outdoor spaces with these wooden pallet ideas in my free 'how to guide', simply subscribe here https://buff.ly/3yW4M9B and receive a copy straight to your inbox #summer2022 #kidsactivities #diy #woodenpallets #reuserecycle #gardenprojects #heatwave #sustainable #subscribe

Well summer is finally here and the school holidays are just around the corner! 🌞 Make the most of your outdoor spaces with these wooden pallet ideas in my free 'how to guide', simply subscribe to my mailing list via the link in my bio #summer2022 #kidsactivities #diy #woodenpallets #reuserecycle #gardenprojects #heatwave #sustainable #subscribe

Well summer is finally here and the school holidays are just around the corner! 🌞 Make the most of your outdoor spaces with these wooden pallet ideas in my free 'how to guide', simply subscribe to my mailing list via the link in my bio #summer2022 #kidsactivities #diy #woodenpallets #reuserecycle

PRELOVED GARDENING IDEAS... Get outside & enjoy your garden with these preloved garden ideas. Simply follow the link in my bio to subscribe to my newsletter and receive a FREE downloadable guide revealing the 'Top 5 preloved garden ideas' delivered straight to your box! #sustainablegardens #charityshopchic #stampyourstyle #salvage #gardentransformations #howtoguide #prelovedgardens

We a great weekend away in the Yorkshire Dales exploring Starbotton, Cray, Hubberholme, Kettlewell, Grassington and Appletreewick. Recovering now from walking over 20miles 😊 #godsowncountry

TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY See what my clients have to say.... #testimonialtuesday #customerfeedback #wordofmouth #gardenstyling #prelovedstyling

PRELOVED GARDENING IDEAS... Get outside & enjoy your garden with these preloved garden ideas. Simply follow the link in my bio to subscribe to my newsletter and receive a FREE downloadable guide revealing the 'Top 5 preloved garden ideas' delivered straight to your box! #sustainablegardens #charityshopchic #stampyourstyle #salvage #gardentransformations #howtoguide #prelovedgardens

BANK HOLIDAY GARDENING IDEAS... Get outside & enjoy the weather this bank holiday in your garden with these preloved garden ideas. Simply follow the link in my bio to subscribe to my newsletter and receive a FREE downloadable guide revealing the 'Top 5 preloved garden ideas' delivered straight to your box! #sustainablegardens #charityshopchic #stampyourstyle #salvage #gardentransformations #howtoguide #prelovedgardens

I had such a lovely evening presenting my first workshop last night, 'Make your house a home with preloved finds' thanks to everyone who came along. We talked all things interiors, where to find Preloved furniture and accessories and everyone brought photos of a space they wanted to transform so they got some ideas to go away with. I will be planning more for the future so if you couldn't make it to this one sign-up to my newsletter to find out about future ones & my Styling services via the link in my bio. @yellowdoorstyling @emmausmossley @rae_ritchie_ @stitchedupuk @boughtatbhf #interiorstylist #furniture #preloved #styling #sustainableinteriors #workshop

This Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm Don't miss out on my first Preloved interior Styling workshop 'Make your house a home with Preloved finds' It's not too late to book, there's still some spaces available here https://buff.ly/3LsEKxE and in my bio #interiorstyling #workshop #preloved #charityshopfinds #salvage #secondhand

1 day to go! Your last chance to book your space on my first Preloved Interior Styling Workshop, 'Make your house a home with preloved finds' tomorrow, Wednesday 25th May 6.30-8.30pm. Do you ever fall in love with a quirky piece of retro furniture, a vintage vase or a beautiful piece of art work but just can't envisage how you would incorporate it into your home interior? I can help you create a vision for your home interior and show you how to use charity shop finds to help you stamp your style on your home and bring your home to life. Quick, grab one of the last remaining spaces via the link in my bio. #prelovedstyling #onlineworkshop #interiorstyling #transformyourhome

T e s t i m o n i a l T u e s d a y... We're almost there! My first virtual and interactive Preloved Interior Styling workshop is happening tomorrow, Wednesday 25th May 6.30-8.30pm. Book your place now via the link in my bio. See what one of my clients had to say about my workshop... #testimonialtuesday #customerfeedback #happycustomer #workshop

This Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm Don't miss out on my first Preloved interior Styling workshop 'Make your house a home with Preloved finds' It's not too late to book, there's still some spaces available to book via the link in my bio #workshop #interiorstyling #charityshops #secondhand #reuserecycle

FREE 'HOW TO' GUIDE Are you curious to know this year's top interior design trends to help you restyle your home? Stamp your style on your space to reflect your personality with these top trends. Simply follow the link in my bio to subscribe to my newsletter and receive a FREE downloadable guide revealing the 'Top 5 interior trends for 2022' delivered straight to your box! #sustainableinteriors #trendsfor2022 #charityshopchic #stampyourstyle #inspiringinteriors #interiortransformations #howtoguide

Only 6 days to go! My first Preloved Interior Styling workshop will take-place online on Wednesday 25th May 6.30-8.30pm Are you like a magpie, always attracted to shiny new things, but then you get them home and don't quite know where to put them or how to use them in your home? This interactive workshop will cover - - Where to sources preloved goods - Charities and preloved sellers - Creating a vision of your interior style - Styling tips - Access to my private Facebook group There's still time to book via the link in my bio

T e s t i m o n i a l T u e s d a y... The count down is on. There's only 8 days to go to my first Preloved Interior Styling workshop! Book your place now via the link in my bio. See what one of my clients had to say about my workshop... #testimonialtuesday #customerfeedback #happycustomer #workshop

FREE 'HOW TO' GUIDE Are you curious to know this year's top interior design trends to help you restyle your home? Stamp your style on your space to reflect your personality with these top trends. Simply click on 'subscribe' link my bio to subscribe to my newsletter and receive a FREE downloadable guide revealing the 'Top 5 interior trends for 2022' delivered straight to your box! #sustainableinteriors #trendsfor2022 #charityshopchic #stampyourstyle #inspiringinteriors #interiortransformations #howtoguide

Thanks for the shout about my upcoming Preloved Interior Styling workshop @creativewayspodcast ! See link in bio to book your place now, it's happening on Wed 25th May at 6.30-8.30pm. If you've not yet listened to @emmaisaacsdesign 'Creative Ways' Podcast, check it out now for inspirational conversations with creatives from around the world. #podcastrecommendation #shoutout #creativesupport #workshop #prelovedinteriorstyling #interiorstyling

ONLY 10 DAYS TO GO... I'm so excited! Spread the word! There's just 10 days to go to my first Preloved Interior Styling workshop. There's also just 10 places available. So book your place now for 'Make your house a home with Preloved finds' via the link in my bio. I will share with you all my tips and tricks of sourcing preloved furniture and interior accessories, identifying your style and dressing your home to stamp your style on your home and bring it to life. #interiorstyling #prelovedinteriors #onlineworkshop #yourstyle #sustainableinteriors #showhomes #homestaging

Hallways... This week I've been working with a client to restyle the hallway of her 1930/40s property. We have explored stair runners, storage and colour schemes. I'm really excited to see this come together now, so watch this space to see how it turns out... #prelovedinteriorstyling #interiortransformation #storagesolutions #hallways #showhomes #homestaging #manchester

Get your diary out! Wed 25th May 6.30-8.30pm. This is my first preloved styling workshop- 'Make your house a home with preloved finds' Do you ever fall in love with a quirky piece of retro furniture, a vintage vase or a beautiful piece of art work but just can't envisage how you would incorporate it into your home interior? I can help you create a vision for your home interior and show you how to use charity shop finds to help you stamp your style on your home and bring your home to life. Only 10 places available, see link in bio to book #prelovedstyling #onlineworkshop #interiorstyling #transformyourhome

T e s t i m o n i a l T u e s d a y... See what my clients have to say... #testimonialtuesday #customerfeedback #happycustomer

FREE 'HOW TO' GUIDE Are you curious to know which key charity shop purchases can help restyle your home? Stamp your style on your space in a bespoke and sustainable way without breaking the bank! Simply follow the link in my bio to subscribe to my newsletter and receive a FREE downloadable guide revealing the 'Top 5 charity shop finds to style your home' delivered straight to your box! #sustainableinteriors #reuserecycle #charityshopchic #stampyourstyle #inspiringinteriors #interiortransformations

Exciting news! I've been working away on this in the background for some time now, testing and refining the detail to get it just right. I'm bursting with excitement to tell you about, my first Preloved Interior Styling workshop! - 'Make your house a home with preloved finds' it will be held online on Wednesday 25th May 6.30-8.30pm. Tickets available via the link in my bio. The workshop will cover- -Where to sources preloved goods -Charities and preloved sellers -Creating a vision of your interior style -Styling tips -Access to my private Facebook group #interiorstyling #prelovedstyling #workshop #learningonline #charityshopfinds #bepokeinteriors

FREE 'HOW TO' GUIDE Are you curious to know which key charity shop purchases can help restyle your home? Stamp your style on your space in a bespoke and sustainable way without breaking the bank! Simply click on the link in my bio to subscribe to my newsletter and receive a FREE downloadable guide revealing the 'Top 5 charity shop finds to style your home' delivered straight to your box! #sustainableinteriors #reuserecycle #charityshopchic #stampyourstyle #inspiringinteriors #interiortransformations

It's national tell a story day, so here's #moreaboutme... I’ve always had a creative streak. Art and Craft, Design and Technology were my favourite subjects at school, and that led me on to an art foundation course and degree in 3D Design at Northumbria University. My first job after graduation was in Visual Merchandising, and what better place to learn my trade than at the high-street stalwart Marks & Spencer! My career has taken me to various other high street brands such as The Pier, Wyevale Garden Centres and Homesense. The recession in 2009 had a huge impact on retail so it proved timely to take a huge leap of faith. I became a freelance Visual Merchandiser, mostly for Primark. My work for them involved installing promotional window schemes and setting up new stores nationwide and throughout Europe. As satisfying for me was working for independent businesses sourcing their props and equipment and creating their bespoke window schemes. It gave me a real opportunity to put my own mark on a project and without having to pay too much attention to corporate guidelines! More recently, I’ve managed two very different shops in the charity sector although both have called upon my most creative ideas. Unlike the big-budget, mass-produced world of high street retail, charity retail celebrates the very best of reuse, repurpose and recycle. Everything is a one-off so there is huge potential for really individual and inspiring #visualmerchandising . Of course, there is never a budget for props. That has only fed my enthusiasm to become super resourceful in repurposing donations as equipment. But the end result is decidedly and satisfyingly unique, achieving a look and appeal on a par with the high street. Seeing first-hand the quality of donations in #charityshops, really piqued my interest in online sellers, flea markets and salvage yards. I’m really proud that my own home has been furnished with vintage and retro bric-a-brac and furniture. I've now created a range of Preloved #interiorstyling services to help clients bring their home to life and stamp their style on their environment, see link in my bio. #nationaltellastoryday @iamlucyrennie @yellowbird_comms

Are you curious to know which key charity shop purchases can help restyle your home? Stamp your style on your space in a bespoke and sustainable way without breaking the bank! Simply click on the link in my bio to subscribe to my newsletter and receive a FREE downloadable guide revealing the 'Top 5 charity shop finds to style your home' delivered straight to your box! #sustainableinteriors #reuserecycle #charityshopchic #stampyourstyle #inspiringinteriors #interiortransformations

I'm honoured to be quoted in a recent article 'Seven ways you can harness the Revival's make-do and mend spirit'. You can find it on the @goodwoodrevival website, written by @rae_ritchie_ where I share traditional and sustainable ways to restore vintage and mid century furniture for a nostalgic look. You can read the full via the link in my bio. Pictured here is my original source of inspiration for old fashioned ways to restore old furniture! @whichuk 😊 #goodwoodfestival #vintagerevival #reuserecycle #restore #furniture #sustainableinteriors #traditional #vintagefurniture #makedoandmend

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Today @stitchedupuk clothes swap, #Stretford, #Manchester, such fun rummaging through the rails for amazing #sustainable #preloved finds and so satisfying when you find a gem😊🙌 #sustainablefashion @hrwebster23 #clothesswap #reuserecycle

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FRIDAY FUN Collaging with a pastel coloured pallet, perfect for Easter🐰 Swipe⬅️ to see the finished result #interiorstylist #showhomes #moodboards #pastels #easter #brainstorming #creativeplay

Such a fun evening with @emmaisaacsdesign #creativewayscollective delivering a workshop! Exciting developments happening behind the scenes right now, keep your eyes peeled 👀 on here for further details 👀👀👀 #prelovedstyling #interiorstyling #interiorstylist #Interiors #salvage #charityshops #uniquehomes #stampyourstyle

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HOW TO CLEAN PRELOVED UPHOLSTERY What a bargain! I was in need of an extra armchair for my living room and noticed these on an eBay auction. Expecting them to sell at a far higher price I watched them then put a silly bid in, again not expecting to win them. To my delight I won not 1, but 2 IKEA Strandmon armchairs for just £26.99! Considering I paid £200 for a new one about 6 years ago it's the best eBay purchase I've ever made. They had been used and needed a bit of cleaning. Swipe left ⏪ to see how I cleaned them up- - Firstly I hoovered them - Then I used a mix of 1 cup white vinegar and 1 cup water with a wet cloth to remove grease/dirt and let the fabric dry. - To remove the scent of the vinegar I wiped then with water and a little Fairy liquid and left them to dry. - I then steamed them with a hand held steamer (which I use for my Visual Merchandising work) and left them to dry. Don't they look great?! If you can buy 2nd hand used furniture in a reasonable condition it's really not that difficult to clean. By using mild household products I've avoided damaging the upholstery and using harsh chemicals. Plus, it's saved these lovely chairs from going to landfill and given them a 2nd lease if life. Thanks to @the_bhf for this fab purchase! #prelovedinteriorstyling #interiorstylist #reuserecycle #charityshopbargain #preloved #environment #howtoguide #ebay #manchester #behindthescenes

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MEET THE MAKER- A day in the life I mainly work from home at the moment and I try to roughly plan my week out but I'm not one for strict daily routine so it depends what I have on that day. I've recently been reading #theartistsway by @juliacameronlive as part of @emmaisaacsdesign Creative Collective and have started journalling daily to get thoughts down on paper and clear my mind, it gives you so much more clarity! We also have several video calls a week such as co-working sessions and inspiring guest speakers to keep the creative juices flowing, exchange ideas and support one another in our creative work. I'm also part of @lucyrennie_lrcomms Communicate with Purpose group, we have a zoom call each month focusing on marketing and supporting one another in developing our small businesses. These two groups create a supportive and social network of like-minded people which is essential when you're a creative working from home and the peace of mind that there's always a group of people there to help you out if you need advice or a sounding board. I also try and make sure I do something creative each week 🙂 #workingfromhome #wfh #creativenetwork #journaling #dailyroutine #freelancelife #creative #creativesupport

MEET THE MAKER- Old v New My preloved styling services encourage clients to embrace what they already have in their homes and where possible source furniture and accessories from preloved sellers and charity shops, creating a sustainable and eclectic look. When you do buy new try and invest in timeless style that will stand the test of time and always look the part! Find out more about my services here- www.revampstyling.co.uk #meetthemaker #sustainableinteriors #preloved #interiorstyling #manchester

MEET THE MAKER- Low stock For me I can relate to 'low stock' as times when I've had to diversify into different retail sectors and industries to move with the times and react to the ever changing economy. From being a Visual Merchandise Manager for high street brands I took the leap to going freelance for garden centers, sportswear brands, outdoor brands and independent retailers. As retail became more difficult I diversified into the charity sector to manage a couple of charity shops where I used my visual merchandising speciality to transform the store visual appeal and customer journey. Inspired by vintage furniture and accessories and the opportunity to inspire shoppers to use preloved finds to elevate their home interiors, I started to explore the interiors industry to create my preloved styling services- www.revampstyling.co.uk #meetthemaker #myjourney #diversification #careerjourney #interiorstyling

MEET THE MAKER- Workspace Here's my desk and surrounding clutter, it wouldn't feel right if it was tidy! #workspace #meetthemaker

MEET THE MAKER - Milestone Taking on my first whole house styling client, Fran was a real milestone for me. Prior to that I had mainly worked with clients on a single room, either via Zoom or in person. Having recently moved into a lovely 1930s semi in Glossop, Fran couldn't wait to stamp her style on her new home. My whole house service starts with an initial face to face consultation, exploring ideas and concepts via mood boards, then a mixture of video calls, personal shopping trips and face to face appointments fitting in with my clients schedule and time frame. Swipe right➡ to see the before and after photos and hear what Fran has to say... #interiorstyling #beforeandafter #glossop #manchester #showhomestyling #sustainableinteriors #transformation #inspiring #meetthemaker

MEET THE MAKER - Product range I offer a range of Interior Styling services to inspire you to transform your home in a sustainable way- -Zoom your Room - Advice to empower you to make changes yourself -Re-style your room -Full consultation, design and where to source accessories and furniture -Dress to sell - Preparing a property for sale or rental. Requirements discussed on consultation. Find out more on my website - www.revampstyling.co.uk or via the link in my bio #interiorstyling #interiorinspiration #prelovedinteriors #transformative #sustainable #inspiring #manchester

MEET THE MAKER- Mistake/lesson I'm still learning & I don't think we ever stop. Something I started in lockdown & that I'm still learning to use, albeit slowly and bit by bit is, SketchUp, which is a 3D visualisation programme used in Interior Design and other creative 3D businesses. I've been lucky to find @spaceforedit and found her online course very helpful in guiding me in the right direction! It's definitely a work in progress for me. #sketchup #workinprogress #manchester #interiorstylist #3dvisualisation #interiordesign #alwayslearning

MEET THE MAKER- Materials Matching colours, textures and materials for clients is one of the most exciting stages in transforming an interior. Getting just the right colour tones can sometimes take a bit of doing but is essential to achieving the end result. #materials #meetthemaker #textiles #flooring #pattern #colour #texture @littlegreenepaintcompany @valsparpaintuk @abakhan_manchester

MEET THE MAKER - Sell yourself It's not always easy to sell yourself so see what my clients and colleagues have to say... #testimonial #clientfeedback #meetthemaker #manchester #interiorstyling #showhomes

MEET THE MAKER- Sneak peek Kitchen styling, swipe right ➡️ to see the carnage left in creating this video! #kitchenstyling #interiorstyling #shelfie #props #meetthemaker #stylist #behindthescenes🎬

MEET THE MAKER- Goals I would like to gain further clients for my styling services- Zoom your room, Room Styling and Full House Styling, you can find out more via my website, see links in bio. Another goal is work with Show Home companies to style their show homes for new build property developments. Featured here is a project I worked on with @clionahenderson at Elmswood Park, Manchester to style a supported living project creating an uplifting & contemporary environment, I really enjoyed this project! So if I can help you in any way, get in touch! #showhomes #interiorstyling #interiors #manchester #meetthemaker #interiorstylist

MEET THE MAKER- Time A slight play on today's prompt, here's a 'Time lapse' video of a recent moodboard I created for a client's hallway😉. Moodboards are such an important starting point for a brief, it's an opportunity to explore different styles, colour pallets and think out side the box with the client to pinpoint a theme to develop. #moodboard #Brainstorm #ideashower #clientbrief #hallways #Interiors #interiorstyling #prelovedinteriors #collage #meetthemaker

MEET THE MAKER- Numbers Three / 3 3s or odd numbers create symmetry & are more satisfying & balanced to the eye. Eg. Pyramid shapes or arrangements. A flat display is unstimulating so by creating height and a central point with a variety of different sized items it's more stimulating for the eye. This basic design principle is regularly used in #visualmerchandising #interiorstyling and most creative fields such as #graphicdesign #floristry #architecture Colour is also often applied in a pallet of 3 base colours, this could be opposites and an accent colour or as shown here 2 similar colours - mauve & purple then bright pink to make it pop & create contrast. #Interiors #colour #techniques #toolsofthetrade #insideknowledge #meetthemaker #numbers #symmetry #visualmerchandising #styling #interiordesign #alwayslearning #everydayisaschoolday #allthethrees

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MEET THE MAKER- Storage Here's my storage, not much to see really just 'creative clutter' lots of very useful things, many of which you never know when you might need them such as props, stationary, notebooks, paint samples the list goes on... What's in your storage @vintagedressingupbox , @louloujo44 , @curiousclaredesigns @creativewayspodcast @sandra.gale.studio @karlbradshaw @knots_and_crossesxx @thesoberpainter @sistersisterdesigns @_whitejanuary_ @spire.crafts @peakpotters I bet they're very interesting 😊 #meetthemaker #behindthescenes #creativeclutter

MEET THE MAKER- Hands at work I think my hands are always busy, whether it's tweaking the position of accessories and furniture in an interior or shop window to make it look 'just right', painting things to change their appearance, hanging pictures or on my computer/phone, I think they only really rest when I'm asleep! I'm definitely hands on! What are your favourite hands on tasks? #handson #handsatwork #hands #meetthemaker #stylist

MEET THE MAKER- Best decision One of the best decisions I've made in my career as a Visual Merchandiser was going freelance. It wasn't an easy option at times, especially when riding the wave of a recession and the ever changing retail market. At times I've had part time work along side it, but it has given me the opportunity to work with a wide variety of brands, businesses and people, from high street retailers such as Primark & M&S, homeware brands, garden centers to sportswear brands and independent businesses which you just wouldn't get within a permanent role within a business. It's developed my resilience, adaptability and teamwork. I've also picked up new skills along the way in filing my own accounts, social media and networking along the way, so it's all more strings to my bow😊 @primark #visualmerchandiser #retail #freelancelife #selfemployment #meetthemaker

MEET THE MAKER- Favourite My favourite interior transformation so far, this bathroom, swipe right for the before image. It was crying out to be replaced, dated, no longer functioning and a terrible layout where the toilet and bath created a bottle neck. It's difficult to believe that it's even the same space. By turning the bath it changed the shape of the room and opened it up with no awkward spaces. I wanted to create a modern space in keeping with a Victorian house so metro tiles were the perfect option. I chose green walls for a positive, organic feel, and continued the theme with lots of plants. Where possible I sourced plant pots from charity shops. Such a satisfying space to transform😊 #meetthemaker #bathroomtransformation #interiorstylist #interiortransformation #prelovedinteriors #charityshops #showhomes #iloveplants #green