Ikea Lamp Hack & DIY Bedroom Makeover Pt.2

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WHAT I WAS WEARING:
BOILER SUIT/OVERALLS amzn.to/2NLqmFU
PAINT ON WALLS - VALSPAR V700 BLEND (EGGSHELL FINISH) WALL EMULSION COLOUR MATCHED TO FARROW & BALL 'CORNFORTH WHITE'
PAINT ON WARDROBES - VALSPAR V700 BLEND WOOD & METAL PAINT (MATTE) COLOUR MATCHED TO FARROW & BALL 'RAILINGS'
NOTE ON PAINT: Every paint and every colour will look different in every room/house. There are lots of factors to think about, ie. which direction the room is facing (N, E, S, W), how much natural light it gets, the tone/warmth of the altricial light, the colour of the furniture within that room etc.
STAIN USED ON BED - RONSEAL 10 YEAR SATIN WOODSTAIN IN 'DARK OAK'
CURTAIN RAIL bit.ly/2RcKOBj
CURTAINS (SAME AS ON SHOE WALL) bit.ly/3695WwB
RAIL ON SHOE RAIL bit.ly/36ayDcv & WALL FITTINGS bit.ly/38mND8E
WINDOW VOILE PANELS bit.ly/36j4LuV
SHELVES ON SHOE WALL bit.ly/37f92Re
BLIND SAMPLES bit.ly/2v9si4u
IKEA WALL LIGHTS bit.ly/379v0oF
BLACK SPRAY PAINT USED bit.ly/2uipl0X
GLASS DOME SHADES (NOT IDENTICAL TO MINE BUT JUST AN IDEA) bit.ly/2Rb2w8m
METAL REDUCER RINGS bit.ly/2REF6am
CEILING ROSE bit.ly/2NrRCsI
CEILING LIGHT FITTING bit.ly/2Jg9apH
BRASS PLUG SOCKETS bit.ly/2G9Q1Un
CHEST OF DRAWERS bit.ly/2mQh9Sp
BEDSIDE TABLES - SWOON (BUT ALSO CHECK OUT LOFTYS FURNITURE IF YOU'RE LONDON BASED AS THEY HAD 3 NOT LONG AGO)
BED bit.ly/2s4IrqL
CHANGED TO THESE HANDLES ON THE DRAWERS bit.ly/36mEAEO
LINEN BEDDING bit.ly/2sJGFM1
WHITE COTTON BEDDING - DUNELM MILL (5th Ave Hotel Range)
PET STEPS bit.ly/2RCB0Qk
RATTAN PLANT BASKET bit.ly/2EKj3ZP
PAMPAS GRASS bit.ly/3315mAx (I have the 'raw' colour)
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Editing by Simon ❤️

[@marie5ng]

So nice to see someone doing what feels like a realistic makeover. It’s not all about expensive brands and endless contractors and is very achievable. Good for you both being willing to get stuck in and doing what you can yourselves.

[@aarif1202a]

100% agee with this !

[@Molscheira]

YES! That's why I love these videos as well! And it is far more inspiring

[@jamischlafer7804]

100%! i am doing all these same things - filling cracks in walls and crown moulding, repainting, touch ups, replacing lights - in order to sell my condo and omg this is serious work. so happy to see simon helping! my husband is providing positive encouragement, so i guess that is not nothing!

[@beverlycollins4283]

@@jamischlafer7804 Positive encouragement is a Princely attitude. 😊⚘

[@daisyjones5559]

Agreed!

[@sianbennett-rodgers]

So refreshing to see a DIY project rather than certain influencers who are constantly changing every room in their house with a string of gifted pieces for the sake of it with constant contractors

[@The.Caroline]

I prefer the white cables personally, blends more seemlessly with the wall colour! And then use a few cable clips (I think that's what they're called) so that the cables lay flat against the wall and in a straight line

[@neelauppurple9707]

You did make me smile when you said you were touching up your touch ups! Glad it's not just me who does that! You've done a great job, it's looking really stylish, love it💜

[@Rob-yu1lw]

I totally agree with your followers comments. I'm actually getting sick and tired of people who are sponsored renovating parts of their homes, contractors who most people can't afford - both the products and contractors!!! I think you've done a wonderful job renovating your bedroom and I hope the ceiling light stayed up, it looks lovely.

[@EmmaHill]

Thank you. Yes 🤞it has stayed up so far 🙈

[@natatatt]

Still in love with the wardrobe colour you chose. So many people go for white - white looks a bit dated now. The bluey grey looks really modern and stylish.

[@pamelaatkinsonscats2873]

The room is looking marvellous. I couldn't picture how it would look when you first described what you were going to do, but it looks fantastic. Even the doggy steps are getting a makeover! 😀

[@Marianne_a_la_maison]

lovely space - wishing you and Simon and the babies wonderful dreams in this new bedroom

[@carolebuckle7977]

You Two are hardworking people & it is refreshing to see you do this yourselves , really looking good guys xx

[@zoeeverett6147]

I love how it's coming on, you've made some really great choices. I think a pampas wreath would look amazing over your bed

[@abbiewilkinson5085]

I recently decorated our bedroom, it was hard work so keep going girl!! Also, I couldn’t believe I was paying circa £5 for some green sticky tape but I can not recommend frog tape enough!!!! I found it soooo easy to use/really effective and it provided the best finish I could ask for!

[@stucumins8511]

It has all come together so nicely.....glad you chose a warm grey for the walls. Well done team Hill👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@viewed_by_heather]

For the side lamp cables I would paint them the same color as the wall (if the paint sticks) that way it matches and doesn't stand out like a sore thumb, the black cord just looks a bit tacky to me and draws too much attention to the fact that it's not wired into the wall. That's just a personal preference though so if you like the darker cords then do whatever you like! I love the shape of your main light but it just seems a bit low and imposing on the headspace, especially since you and Simon are both on the taller side so even though esthetically I like it better than the old one I like that the old one didn't have a drop. Love how it's all coming together though and secretly hope that you went with railings for the doggy steps just to bring that color in somewhere else in the room cause I love it!

[@EmmaHill]

Oh everything is better than the old one, it was terrible. 🙈 Im still undecided on the cables at the moment, need to make a decision 🤣🙈

[@i.e.presents638]

It’s quite easy to make a cord cover, you can even use hot glue or sticky backed velcro if you don’t sew, just find fabric to match your wall (or paint simple canvas) and make strips wide enough to wrap around. So simple and it would make all this thoughtful work you’re doing look more finished. Or they have products that cover the cord and attach to the wall that you can paint. It all looks great. Not sure about the oatmeal felt, maybe the color is skewed on video, it looks too warm for the rest of the room. (I’m a ginger and LOVE warm colors, but it sticks out a LOT in an unlovely way in your lovely cool toned room.)

[@samanthapage4010]

Emma Hill probably too technical to do but have a look at the flex cords here www.industville.co.uk/collections/fabric-lighting-wire-flex-cable Sx

[@TheElisebowd]

You could look into a nice fabric flex for the lamp. Like a hessian or something. As they are exposed might as well make them a feature.

[@romy7976]

So resourceful, meticulous and patient.. the perfect example of how to diy! You have inspired me to think about an overhaul to my dressing room x

[@maryvanzandt5162]

I love how calming the mood of the room is. Less is more!

[@zeldaray5562]

Looks so good. Love those wardrobes. I think you should match the steps to the wardrobes .

[@Torchita]

I would recommend frog tape for masking! Only use it for difficult areas as it's kinda expensive but the stuff works so well! I used it when I was a painter and didn't have time to be fussing over touch ups!

[@christyperry2575]

In America we use blue painters tape instead of masking tape. Works really well because it doesn’t stick to the walls or any other project you are painting. Enjoying your bedroom makeover videos. It looks great!

[@EmmaHill]

I will have to see if we have something similar over here. 👍

[@JaCaraKM]

Great job! The room looks fantastic! I love the curtains for the shoe wall. I’m in the process of remodeling my walk in closet and the idea of reducing visual clutter for a calming space is foremost in my mind. I’m also happy to see that you guys do most of the work yourselves when you can. I also do as much as I can on my renovations/remodeling projects. It is such a feeling of satisfaction when the job is complete.

[@EmmaHill]

We love a bit of DIY 👍 Good luck with your Reno ❤️

[@kimberlysidor9427]

Looks great. You should be able to find cable covers at a commercial electrical supply store or possibly on Amazon. They can be painted the same colour as the wall. The cable just slips into a channel in the back and adheres to the wall with a sticky double sided tape. I can’t wait to see the finished room. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@hizirerdemuygun]

I just love your house. It's so dramatically relaxing and also cinematic. Good color choice👍

[@WildCosy]

You set off my Alexa! Your vlogs are always so much fun to watch, I've been away on holiday for a month and coming back to a good binge watch of your vlogs has been great 😊❤

[@EmmaHill]

I hope you had a fantastic holiday ❤️

[@WildCosy]

@@EmmaHill thank you 😊 I did, it was my first time to New Zealand and it did not disappoint! The scenery was amazing 🏔🏝🏞

[@EmmaHill]

Oh wow, how amazing. New Zealand is definitely on our list, we would love to spend a few weeks exploring ❤️

[@WildCosy]

@@EmmaHill I would highly recommend it! Waitomo glowworm caves was amazing but I think doing the deal where you get to do Ruakuri caves as well is definitely worth it, it's a much more spectacular cave system. Rotorua is beyond incredible for the geoparks of colourful volcanic mineral pools and geysers and doubtful sound is stunning on the south island 😍 I already want to go back!

[@alisonmckenzie1415]

Job well done Emma , you have invested a lit of energy into this project and you can enjoy your lovely bedroom now. Love all your colour choices . Yayyyy! X

[@367Play]

Looking Good, Guys! Loving the changes. For some of my chandeliers and cords I sewed, for lack of better word, cord socks. I used linen in neutral color that blended in with the wall or ceiling. Cut narrow strip (just wide enough to fit the plug end thru when fabric is folded and sewed)of fabric about 3 times in length as the exposed cord (so it will gather up nice and stay in place). Fold lengthwise right sides together and sew the seam leaving ends open. Turn the tube right side out and feed the cord through. It takes a cord or chain you’re not thrilled with seeing and makes it kind of disappear in a nice finished way. Course, sometimes cords are cool, like the retro cloth covered wire,,,,and those you want to see. Anyway,,,can’t wait for next episode!

[@treeflan5682]

Emma, to hide the cords for the lights over the bedside tables, you might want to think about either taking a piece of trim painting it black, white (to match the ones on the ceiling) or staining it the same color as the bed and tacking it to the wall over the length of the cord running down the wall. Another idea is to hide the cord by running it behind the wall down the wall pulling it out just above the electrical socket and then plugging it in. The point at which the cord goes into the wall and comes back out you can put two circular plastic pieces to guide the cord in and back out. Of course if you use this idea you're going to have to drill into the wall.🥴 on the doggie stairs you might want to stain it the same color as your bed so it looks like part of your bedroom set. The room is really coming together❣️💕

[@antoinetteandrzejewski6893]

My only suggestion is to use “painters tape” which will not pull off the paint and remove cleanly, whereas “masking tape” sticks and leaves a residue because the adhesive formulation is different.

[@XO2HKIM]

Yes, that way you don't have to touch up the touch ups and get yourself stuck in a vicious cycle 😅

[@neweverymorningmercy3491]

Lookin good, very serene. There are light cord covers you can buy, there's hard plastic one, that if you paint same colour as wall they blend in, there's also a fabric kind that look like scrunches...not sure that would be your vibe. I'm on the side of having them disappear as much as possible. I like how you and Simon plan and execute a project, very step by step and very doable by the average homeowner. I especially like how you see it through to the finish line!

[@samanthapage4010]

Love the curtains covering the shoe wall, it really makes everything more cohesive and easier on the eye. And fabric flex would make those lovely lamps much more Original BTC. Brilliant work Emma and Simon and props on making even coveralls chic 👌 Sx

[@patricijag.1125]

Just wake up and check youtube and Yeaaaah. Best start of the day 😎

[@EmmaDayDesigner]

Loving the diy renovations can’t wait for the next ones... idea for the cords on the wall lamps from Ikea, if you were going to switch the cords out you could try a braided cord they tend to be more decorative so if it’s on show it can add texture and won’t matter so much...

[@Frick_79]

The room is looking so good! Just shows what a bit of hard work imagination and a few little changes can achieve. Dark furniture seems to be a big trend for 2020, not that’s why you’re doing it but just so happens to be in vogue and looks nice and modern. Coving is a 🤬 to paint. Like you say you paint the coving, then paint the wall and ultimately some of that paint gets back on the coving and thus the never ending “touch up” cycle begins 🙈. Love the covered shoe area, will keep the light and dust from gathering. X

[@jaccroft]

Looks lovely 😊 , but just to remember for your next renno .... do all stripping / sanding first on everything that needs it . , walls , doors , cupboards,wardrobes etc . Then in your room , work top to bottom . ... so.. 1. paint ceiling , in as many coats as required . doesn't matter if goes on walls then. . 2 cut in top edges of walls to ceiling with chosen wall colour . & cut in internal corners of walls . Around windows , doors . 3 Then roll all rest of walls to the bottom . Doesn't matter if wall paint goes on skirting board as you will do that last . Repeat for 2nd time/coat 4 undercoat all woodwork .... so skirting , doors, architraves, wardrobes, .. (cutting in to Ceiling edge ) window sills . - usually 2 coats 5 top coat all woodwork , as above . Lie back and admire ! Love your hack on lights , I like the lead black , but a cable rope type would look amazing . Use tin foil next time instead of masking tape as it's very malunable for wrapping and tucking into nooks and crannies and much easier to take off after you have sprayed with paint. Love love love ❤️ xx

[@kimberlysidor9427]

Looks great. You should be able to find cable covers at a commercial electrical supply store or possibly on Amazon. They can be painted the same colour as the wall. The cable just slips into a channel in the back and adheres to the wall with a sticky double sided tape. I can’t wait to see the finished room. 👏🏼

[@conniestrand5727]

Love the renovations to the room! I am also a "spray paint queen". I too have wall lamps with an exposed cord. I used a small brush and painted them the wall color to blend in (or disappear) in to the wall color (used two coats). It worked well and didn't make the cord "sticky". Can't wait to see the room with the blinds and everything on the wall. Love the changes to the shoe area!

[@EmmaHill]

Thanks for the tip Connie. I don't know if its because its spray paint that it went sticky 🤷‍♀️ if we decide to leave them painted I will try the brush technique 👍

[@joanwalters4741]

Perfection in progress. As if you “wanted to know”, I’m happy that you curtained the shoe shelves. Always drew my eye, and now is in a very pleasing unified sweep! I , and alllll of us, need to remember & remember ( X million times! ) that in DI Y::: It’s one step forward and multi steps backwards til everything is 😍 Finished !!! So pleased you’ve taken us along on this journey!!! It’s a lovely bedroom 🎉🎉🎉🎉💝. Thanks, and Blessing and Joy for 2020.

[@annemoran8743]

Room looks lovely. So Fresh. Really enjoying your home decor vlogs.

[@vdofan1]

Love how the room is looking. Very calming now, just what you want in a bedroom. Have you thought about cord covers for the bedside lamps? We got ours on Amazon and painted them the same color as our walls. I prefer the straight line it gives. I hated the “wiggledlyness” of the plain cords. 😀

[@tinbernas5947]

The room looks lovely! Love those wardrobes!

[@rachela3066]

Looking great. I'd re-wire the lamps in some of that nice fabric covered cable, looks so much better when its exposed

[@kenn1936]

LOOKING GOOD!!! There you are, sitting under the dome light - that may or may not come down, you are very brave!!! I have similar wall lights, that are not hard-wired. I know you have moved, but thought I would add a tip here for anyone else that has these lights. Use a hair dryer to un-kink the cable. The cable will never be heavy enough to ease out the kinks on its own. Those lights are becoming more and more popular, so thought it might help any subscriber who has just bought some. I suspect a weight can also be tied on the end of the cable where it hangs above the ground, just to stretch cable a bit.

[@jayjaytailor]

Well Emma, I have never seen someone so chicly dressed to paint....matching T Shirt to go with it! You've done a terrific job thus far. Isn't it therapeutic though? To stand back and look at your hard work is so satisfying. Love it! Oh, and one small tip with the bedroom curtains: you could consider getting a couple of hooks that are fitted on the wall about half way down to prop the curtains back. It 'lifts' them considerably and you probably wouldn't need to turn them up as a result.....just a thought. I used to tie a loose knot in mine so I didn't need to get them altered.

[@EmmaHill]

It is so satisfying. 👍 And thank you for the tip, I will give it a think. Have a great day ❤️

[@jasmineadjei2552]

Emma you G-unit! I loved watching these two parts. Cor blimey can't believe all the faff, it must be tiring getting in and doing all those little bits and bobs. Love what you and Simon are doing. Not sure I could be asked to do it all myself, but great way to save money and to feel good about the result. You legends great work!

[@XO2HKIM]

I recommend placing a curtain in the center of that extra long rod as well (unless it would be a safety hazard if that is in fact a radiator down there)!

[@EmmaHill]

Yes it is radiator 👍

[@constancewright1404]

Lamps Plus has a really great Long Antique Brass Cord Cover. It would really elevate the lamps. Everything is looking lovely!! 🥰

[@louisehollinshead2577]

Looks gorgeous :) well done! And refreshingly real x

[@EmmaHill]

Thank you ❤️

[@Polesna77]

My recommendation for the bed side table wall lights would be - I would replace the not very nice plastic cable with fabric wrapped electric cord cable. They have big variety of colors online and the cable are really decorative feature and nice addition to make your light stand out.

[@EmmaHill]

I have ordered some samples of this to try out 👍

[@Polesna77]

Emma Hill great! Hope you like them. They are really classy and would work well with your style 👌🏻.

[@Nina_DP]

Not sure what it would be called in the UK, but if the wires hanging from the lamps bother you, you could cover them within "raceway" and paint it to match your walls. Everything is looking super. You and Simon are doing a great job.

[@F-J.]

The room looks GORGEOUS 😍

[@kyliebartley3650]

You can buy cord conduit to make the cords look neater. Metal or plastic rods most are paintable. Also highly recommend blue 3m painters tape. Loving watching your everything come together. Mid laundry Reno at mine. 💖

[@jesstodd6218]

Ikea also has cable channels that go over the cable and make like a nice neat straight line. They come in black and white and look polished.

[@jo_ni_kay]

For your bedside lamp cables get a paintable cord channel concealer system and paint it the same color as the walls so it just blends. You can find this on Amazon. I would also put some felt material on the bottom of the doggie doorstop to prevent scratching your newly painted floors.

[@skylilly1]

You guys have gotten so much done! Trim work is very tedious. Looking great!

[@katejohns3042]

The room looks lovely. Love the timber furniture. I would put up another set of curtains to make them look fuller. It is a large area of window space I I think the single curtain on either end looks a bit sparse.

[@EmmaHill]

There will be blinds covering the windows when they arrive 👍

[@jenniferpon9564]

You two are such an inspiration for me with all your DIY skills. Your place looks fab even tho you're still in the process of finishing it. I'll be sprucing up my rental space in time for the next tenant coming in and I might steal a few from this vlog. 😈

[@beverlycollins4283]

I think whatever you decide is going to be perfect. I really like the idea of the one long curtain rail. I like the bedding. ⚘

[@ireneclark1817]

Loving the shelves they are so practical I prefer them to cupboards in the main especially in a kitchen lovely job👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@Radiatingbeauty]

Wow love the room! Great colour on the wardrobe and love those Ikea lamps very nice and a good diy hack! 👍. Cannot wait to see the finished look! 👏👏👏👏

[@EmmaHill]

Just waiting for the finishing touches to arrive and then all done 🤣🙈

[@elizabethhowse5471]

Well done guys....knocking it out yourselves! Love a good diy ❤🇨🇦❤

[@soriahhowell3521]

Picking up my new car today but have been looking forward to this video. Side table is soo nice. I love vintage style interiors in walnut and Jacobean 😍😍

[@ShaliniDaisy]

“We’ll see if it falls down, who knows !” U’re too cute darling 😁💕💕

[@EmmaHill]

🤣 So far, its stayed up 🙈🤞🤣

[@carolmcloughlin6061]

It looks really beautiful Emma 💗 I love your attention to detail. I think the white lead is a bit more seamless than the black on the lamps and I think the wardrobe colour on the doggy steps would be beautiful. If you don’t mind me suggesting, have you thought about hanging a curtain in the middle of the windows also? I think that would hide the rail and make it feel really cosy (only a suggestion) Loving your home videos xx

[@EmmaHill]

We are getting blinds for the windows so I don't know if another curtain would fit in the middle. ❤️

[@bevtooth]

Gorgeous make over. Instead of masking tape you want to try frog tape. You get no bleed under the edges and it's a game changer. You can get 2 types. I for delicate surfaces n 1 fir normal. Gives a sharp finish.

[@ErdbeerfelderForever]

My husbands idea: You could hide the cabels of your bedside lamps with Cabel Canals and paint them in the same colour as the wall. (I hope this was understandable 😉)

[@EmmaHill]

Yes it is, thank you to your husband 👍

[@AnetteWang]

ErdbeerfelderForever We have those, love them!

[@gayleritter1199]

There is a little half tube ( like 1/2 of a straw) that is adhesive and rigid that you run from your side lamps to the floor, then you paint it the color of your wall. That makes your cord disappear. All you see is a small straight line the color of your wall. Check for it at your light store.

[@karenmusic2166]

Use a small flat artist brush from the art store. May take a little longer but you have more paint control.

[@lizaprideaux]

Love the Ikea hack, looks great! Thanks for sharing I love an Ikea hack x

[@sarahmaddock7463]

You saying Alexa set all mine off!! Lol 😂 xx wicked to see all progress xx

[@EmmaHill]

🙊 sorry 🤣

[@J3an_j3an]

Cable covers have it the same colour as the wall or if you want it to be intentional have the cover black. 😊 Or you could slice the wall plaster open to push the cable inside the wall and then fix the wall back up wouldn’t take much..

[@dianecottrell7165]

Hi there! I am new to your channel and I'm just in love with that wardrobe cabinet 😍! That blue which comes off as gray on camera with the gold hardware is just beautiful! I also love what u did with the wall lighting. I personally say keep the cords black. It goes so well with the gold/brass and adds some contrast. Great job so far!

[@EmmaHill]

Thank you ❤️

[@hottienumber09]

Before you shorten those curtains, wash and dry them. They shrink like mad! Also you can buy a cord cover that you paint the same colour as the wall and the bedside lamp cords disappear.

[@victhoene]

Hi Emma - not sure if you decided to cut off your long window curtains? If not, at one time, I had a pair and didn't want to cut them so I could decide what to do - so "puddled" them on the floor, to see if I liked the look - and left them that way - if you type window curtain puddle into google - you'll get lots of images of how it can look. just a thought?

[@selinaapril8313]

You're such a doll!!

[@JamieConn]

Love seeing everything come together!! The bedroom is looking so good!!!

[@kortzbeauty]

You should put in some lights under the shelves where your shoes are 😍💡

[@Carolll9]

Kudos for the DIY, it takes a lot of patience and dedication to doing things on your own. You mentioned you bought an ikea picture frame to match the color of the furniture, but I would suggest getting a brass or black frame to pull from the materials of the lights by the bed. Otherwise, it will be too much wood and it will look matchy-matchy. The plant you have in the corner looks out of proportion there. I don’t know if it’s real or fake, but I’d recommend a taller plant. Love the curtains for the shoe shelving, it creates texture. The wardrobe is just amazing, it makes your bedroom. I suggest you use the same color from the wardrobe for the bedding, so it all ties in together. Right now the wardrobe is not really speaking to the rest of the room. The bedding in a similar color will tie it in. I’ve seen linen bedding in beautiful bluish gray colors like the wardrobe, or you can buy creamy oatmeal bedding but have a nice blanket at the foot of the bed and decorative pillow same as wardrobe color. Can’t wait to see it all finished.

[@EmmaHill]

Yes I was thinking the same for the bedding and did buy some but it didn't fit correctly 🤷‍♀️ so still on the search. But I love that plant so it won't be going anywhere 🤣 but it is real so it will grow into the room ❤️

[@spencerwilton5831]

No point trying to disguise cables, they nearly always look worse. Make them a feature. It would be easy to change the cable for some silk covered braided flex, it's available in dozens of colours, maybe an old gold or bronze would look good. It would look more in keeping with the period look of your home and in particular the light fittings themselves.

[@anitapanchal7150]

You should replace your white radiator with a retro iron radiator 👍🏼

[@melindamartin5644]

Looking great 😁 loving all the DIY's 🔨

[@kimpowerstyle5771]

Loving the progress! If you use the green painter's tape you'll avoid all the paint leaking underneath.

[@TheMidlifeGallivanters]

Bloody good job you two! Such a calming a beautiful space. I'm sure you're feeling quite accomplished. xo

[@NatiHerron]

Love how it's all coming together. Can't wait for the basement!

[@EmmaHill]

1st part of the basement is now complete. 2nd part next week. We are so excited for how it is coming along 😍

[@cynthiafarnham1166]

Emma, LOVE your DIY! So rewarding, isn’t it? I understand your concern on the lamp wires. I have an problem with wires showing at my house too. They have a wire cover you can pick up at a Home Depot type place. You can actually paint it. Or you can just paint the wire itself in the same color of your wall paint so that it disappears (as best it can). Stretch it a bit to take out the kinks before you paint it. Good luck!

[@EmmaHill]

Thank you ❤️

[@troykelly526]

It looks fantastic

[@jenniferanderson899]

Your bedroom looks 👍💓

[@EmmaHill]

Thank you❤️

[@keash1968]

Love it! However, I would love to know where you bought the actual shade on your diy wall sconce!. Thanks!! Also Ikea sells great cable covers for the wall.

[@EmmaHill]

All the items are linked in the description box 👍

[@juliefitzgerald2948]

Fab job Emma, its got the cosy wosy vibes now!x

[@phdyer7717]

Want to use frog tape it has different types of stickiness ti allow for different surfaces I.e. freshly painted, delicate etc.

[@sarahbevc1068]

For the lamp cables, I'd keep them black (so it matches the curtain rail etc.) but I'd get some cloth (?) ones and changed them up. Just my preference, they have a bit more texture so it looks nicer.

[@EmmaHill]

Yes someone else mentioned cloth cables (if that's what they are called) so am going to have a look and see if I can find some as I like the idea. 👍

[@belenvalarino]

Anyone else wondering how you looking stylish renovating in that coverall?

[@Ni_kki__]

Em everything is looking fantastic can’t wait see it all finished!

[@JeralynVictoriaArt]

I think the cords do look nice black on the wall sconces, maybe painting the rest w black caulk paint that isn't sticky would be a happy compromise, so you don't have to re-wire?

[@F-J.]

Expanding foam fills polystyrene. Then cut and shape.

[@marlenejohnston4854]

I've had that style light fixture years ago...it is designed without holes and does stay up!

[@EmmaHill]

🤞 It has done so far. When we first put it up the screw kept chipping the glass rim and it fell down (luckily Simon was still standing under it and caught it 🙈) but then we were told to twist it as we tightened the screws and that seems to have done the trick 🤞

[@djjluvv]

I did something very similar with the wall lamps, and rewired it with the cord cable (like you get on a iron) that way it looks good with the wire showing 😁

[@sweetLemonist]

A tip how to prevent caulk from cracking. Keep the area moist before applying the caulk. Wet the wall a bit with a spritz bottle

[@EmmaHill]

Thank you, I will try it in the guest room 👍

[@silverfish8307]

Emma you just need to pop the lamp in a plastic bag and just tape it too the very beginning of the plastic bag and lamp .... so less fiddly and easier to remove than all the masking tape

[@michellewalsh6589]

Fabulous dawling fabulous!!💛

[@emamurphy7338]

Emma the room is looking amazing! Love it 🥰

[@sofi_wanderess]

Goodmorning!! Good work so far!!!