Content creator Lucy Kalice is one of Ideal Home's Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on cleaning, home decor and making the most of small spaces. See the rest of her articles here .

Nothing makes me happier than adding little home upgrades to our house. I’m a homeware girl through and through. Bags or shoes? Not bothered. New placemats or cushions? I fall in love in an instant!

And because of this you would think my home would be furnished and finished right? Wrong! I think Lucy 5 years ago would be shocked too.

When we first bought our house I thought it would take us approximately 5-6 weeks to decorate and furnish it all. Yep…

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