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a white wall hanging over a doorway next to a potted plant and a towel rack
ORNATE WALL PANELLING: DIY IN 5 STEPS
Partnership with Daniel Bland. Wall panelling is a really fast and easy way to spruce up a room, small or large. For this home DIY ornate wall panelling project, I transformed my spare room into a home gym (to try and encourage myself to actually use the exercise equipment I bought months ago). There are loads of different styles and materials you can use, however the principles are largely the same so feel free to take these tips and do your own thing…
a desk with a mirror, plant and sign that says furniture upcycling tutorial for beginners
FURNITURE UPCYCLING TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNERS
Sustainability is incredibly important and an increasing number of people feel a responsibility to become more efficient and less wasteful. This includes reusing furniture upcycling where possible instead of buying new. It’s cost-effective, as well as good for the environment, but it can be daunting to a DIY novice not knowing where to start. This guide will take you through an easy 5 step process on upcycling your furniture.
a living room filled with furniture and decor on top of a hard wood floored floor
JAPANDI, A SUBTLE BLEND OF JAPANESE AND SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN
A subtle blend of Japanese delicacy and Scandinavian ingenuity, Japandi is the modern, soothing style you don’t want to miss. At the heart of this design trend? Minimalism and sophistication. So if you like functional and warm interiors, this Nordic-Japanese movement is definitely for you. Between the choice of colours, materials and decoration, your interiors will evolve into a calming, functional and chic space.
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SHELFIE: STYLING TIPS FOR PERFECTLY ORGANISED SHELVES
Shelfies have become increasingly popular recently, and you can have them in the kitchen, holding your stylish coffee sets, in the bedroom, or even as a perfume display. Shelves are both useful and versatile, and have evolved to such an extent that, combining functionality and design, they have become key pieces in the decoration of any room. We have put together some top shelfie styling tips so your shelves are both organised and Instagrammable.
a wooden bench sitting on top of a hard wood floor
DIY FOOTSTOOL TOPPER FOR ANY COFFEE TABLE
DIY multifunctional furniture is just so handy; it takes up less space in your home and saves money on buying two items, which is exactly why we’ve created this two-in-one DIY project. We’ve made a padded ‘topper’ that allows you to convert any size of coffee table into a footstool or ottoman.
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DIY CONSOLE TABLE: AN EASY TO FOLLOW GUIDE
With just an old drawer, some reclaimed wood and a bit of imagination, it’s easy to build your own console table or desk. With many of us working remotely or home schooling, creating a dedicated space for studying or business is a great way to separate your work from your home life. We've teamed up with Cassie Fairy to create a step-by-step guide to creating your own console table.
a mirror sitting on top of a wooden table next to a wall with palm trees
DIY RAFFIA MIRROR: A BOHO CHIC TRANSFORMATION
The Handy Mano has put together a step-by-step guide on how to transform your mirror using raffia for a boho chic effect. Inexpensive, solid, aesthetic and natural, raffia is used both outdoors (raffia string is used in particular to hold a graft on a tree) and indoors.
a desk with a sign that says diy desk build your desk in 7 easy steps
DIY DESK: BUILD YOUR DESK IN 7 EASY STEPS
There’s nothing new about having to adapt our homes to become more friendly workspaces. We’ve spent the best part of 2020 trying to create functional spaces where we can all live and work in harmony. After becoming a self-proclaimed amateur DIY enthusiast in the early days of lockdown I decided to put my new honed skills back to the test and make my very own DIY desk. My preferred dimensions, my preferred look. Perfect!
the bathroom design in 5 simple steps is easy to do with only one wallpaper
DIY BATHROOM DESIGN IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS
Bathrooms, whether in a modern house or a period property, are often not blessed with original features or an abundance of character like some other areas of the house. The good news is that there are ways you can easily add some old-world charm with a little bit of imagination, some know-how and the right tools for the job!
a living room with a gray couch and white rug on top of it, reading nook tips & tricks to create a cozy space
READING NOOK: TIPS & TRICKS TO CREATE A COSY SPACE
It is no secret that in our busy lives we have little time to actually do what we want. And if reading is what you love to do, you have come to the right place, because we are going to show you how to create your own reading nook at home with ManoMano. It will be cosy and bespoke to fit your personal taste.
a kitchen sink with the words wall paneling an easy 6 - step guide on it
WALL PANELLING: AN EASY 6-STEP GUIDE
My Tiny Estate shares their tutorial on bespoke DIY wall panelling to suit your interiors.
how to make a diy neon snowflake from man o'waro
HOW TO MAKE A DIY NEON SNOWFLAKE
If you’ve ever wanted a neon light but can’t justify the cost, this project is for you! Thanks to the invention of electroluminescent wire, it’s now possible to DIY a neon-effect light in any shape you like. Seeing as Christmas is approaching, we decided to create a white neon snowflake, with a sprinkling of glitter for added sparkle. Read on to find out just how easy it is to create a neon light of your own.
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DIY Designer Sculptural Furniture
Thanks to this, you’ll learn how to make a piece of furniture that doubles as a sculpture, based on a design by Sebastián Errázuriz. Wow your friends with its dynamism and uniqueness. Are you up for the challenge?
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Do you have way too many garden tools laying around or just simply can't get over the fact that there is just never ever enough storage space? Use this to your advantage by learning how to make an outdoor bench into extra storage! #DIY #manomaker #outdoor #storage #bench #tutorial #outdoorbench
the diy pallet sofa is easy to make and looks great in any room
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Fancy making your very own home comforts? This DIY pallet sofa tutorial shows you exactly what you'd need and how to put it together! Easy! #manomanouk #manomaker #makerstrade #upcyle #upcycling #upcycledfurniture #diyuk #ukdiy