Claire Douglas
Claire is a DIY and home interior writer specializing in budget room transformations, creative DIY projects, and resourceful home styling. Claire runs the popular home interiors blog ClaireDouglasStyling and shares all her DIY tips, tricks, and behind-the-scenes styling insights on her Instagram and Tiktok accounts. When she's not writing, Claire enjoys foraging for flowers and foliage and experimenting with interesting materials and decorating techniques to incorporate into future interior schemes; micro cement and postal tubes were a recent unusual but triumphant pairing. In her spare time, Claire enjoys creating floral installations for her home...the more bonkers the better!
Latest articles by Claire Douglas
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A stylist's guide to updating your decor for autumn to create a cosy seasonal home
Explore our simple autumn decor ideas to transition your home styling
By Claire Douglas Published
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Create your dream laundry room in even the smallest of spaces with these expert tips
Experts share genius small laundry room ideas you'll want to steal for your home if you're restricted on space
By Claire Douglas Last updated
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9 items I bought on Amazon to transform my kitchen for the better
Discover which best buys can elevate your kitchen, just as they did mine
By Claire Douglas Published
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How to clean an induction hob: 5 easy steps to ensure faultless results
How to clean an induction hob thoroughly without damaging the surface
By Claire Douglas Published
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Decorating with brown: I'm an interior stylist and these are my top tips for using this on-trend colour
6 easy ways to successfully use this warm and versatile shade to decorate any room in style
By Claire Douglas Published
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18 inspiring IKEA Besta hacks that transform basic furniture into bespoke masterpieces
Brilliant storage ideas you’ll want to steal for your home, catering to all your organisational needs
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19 brilliant ways to transform IKEA's best-selling Billy bookcase to make it bespoke
Try one of these transformative Billy bookcase hacks to create bespoke storage and add style to any room on a budget
By Claire Douglas Last updated
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What is ‘Bookshelf Wealth’ and why is it becoming the stand-out design trend of 2024?
Embrace the unconventional bookshelf wealth trend in your home with our expert tips
By Claire Douglas Published
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How to clean oven racks with baking soda: 5 simple steps to cut through grease
Are your oven racks covered in burnt-on food? Find out how to clean even the dirtiest of oven racks and get them sparkling like new
By Claire Douglas Published
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How to style a bathroom ready for Christmas guests, according to an interior stylist
Inviting guests into your home this Christmas? These are the bathroom styling tips you need to know to create an effortlessly luxe space
By Claire Douglas Published
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How to style a guest bedroom for Christmas, according to interior stylists
10 easy ways to style a spare bedroom ready to impress Christmas guests
By Claire Douglas Published
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How to style a hallway ready for Christmas guests, according to an interior stylist
Interior stylists share their simple tricks to help style a hallway to make it more inviting for welcoming Christmas arrivals
By Claire Douglas Published
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Lighting Trends 2024: 10 illuminating ways to elevate your interiors
We're shining a spotlight on key lighting trends 2024 to see what's set to dominate the world of interiors next year
By Claire Douglas Published
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How to clean grease off kitchen cabinets in 5 simple steps – using baking soda
Experts share how to clean grease off kitchen cabinets with ease and without causing any damage to the doors
By Claire Douglas Published
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Dopamine decor is the latest trend for happier homes – here's how interior designers are using it in their homes
8 essential style secrets from interior designers and stylists on how to embrace this latest feel-good decor trend
By Claire Douglas Published
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Cleaning carpets has never been easier, as our expert shares top tips for using baking soda
Follow our expert guide for simple steps showing how to clean the carpet with baking soda
By Claire Douglas Published
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Can you believe these stylish shoe storage units started out as basic IKEA furniture?
Want to improve your shoe storage in style? These IKEA shoe cabinet hacks are just the thing to inspire you
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Stylists reveal the trending Christmas tree colours set to steal the show in 2023
From futuristic blue to traditional green, discover the biggest Christmas tree colour trends for 2023 to bring on-trend festive flare into your home
By Claire Douglas Published
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IKEA desk hacks: 14 bespoke desk transformations on a budget
Try one of our budget-friendly and inspiring IKEA desk hacks to improve your home office set-up
By Claire Douglas Last updated
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Experts warn of 6 household surfaces you should never clean with baking soda – to avoid causing damage
Follow our handy guide on what not to clean with baking soda to avoid damaging any surfaces in your home
By Claire Douglas Published
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The easy way to clean a mattress with baking soda, as tested by us
Follow our easy-step guide on how to clean a mattress with baking soda for great results in no time
By Claire Douglas Published
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IKEA Kallax hacks: 15 ways to transform home storage on the cheap
These jaw-dropping IKEA Kallax hacks are guaranteed to inspire an affordable overhaul of your storage solutions
By Claire Douglas Last updated
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15 ways to create the bespoke closet of your dreams on a budget with genius IKEA hacks
From bespoke Billy bookcases to personalized Pax, these inspiring IKEA closet hacks all result in budget-friendly dream closets
By Claire Douglas Last updated
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After learning how to clean an oven with baking soda, I now clean all of these other areas around my home
Cleaning with baking soda is a chemical-free and cost-effective winning formula
By Claire Douglas Published