What I did today: Summerhouse

It’s been forever since I last updated this blog. Since my last post I have built a summer house (well my husband built it I painted it!)

Before we started I did loads of research. I wanted the interior to look a bit beach hut, but also the kind of room where pre-loved and still-loved items can find a forever home.

I found an old Victorian wrought iron cot on eBay which my husband converted into a day bed, made a table from a vintage singer sewing table frame and chose pale, seaside colours for the paintwork. I used paint from the Cuprinol Shades range.  I also found “Shed Decor” by Sally Coulthard a great source of inspiration.

I found a vintage light shade and paraffin stove, also on eBay, and added bunting and outdoor festoon lights.

It’s the perfect place to work from while we are on lockdown!!!