Tessy Roper Interiors

Snipped straight from the garden this morning for our VE Day street party.
80 years on, we’re marking the day with jam jars, herbs, and flowers, bunting and a simple get together between neighbours. These simple, peaceful pleasures feel just right.
Grateful for the dry weather🤞🏻, neighbours, and the beauty right outside our door. 🇬🇧🇪🇺🎉❤️💙🤍🌷🪻🌿🤣😊✨✌️

Here’s a little before-and-after of a three-bed flat we refurbished earlier this year.
It wasn’t the most exciting project, just a quick refresh to prepare it for sale.

But what it does show is the huge impact natural light and your outside space can have on your interiors.

If your home boasts a beautiful view, make the most of it. Keep your windows clear and let the beauty of the outside in.

And if your home doesn’t have a great view, before you block it with blinds or curtains, ask yourself - could you create one? Could you plant some shrubs, hedges, or even just a few pots to create a focal point and give you privacy at the same time?

As we’re all craving more time in nature and bringing more greenery indoors, we shouldn’t forget the connection to the outside. Whether you work with a landscape gardener or try your own hand at planting, you might be surprised how much it transforms your space - often without spending much inside at all.

In this flat, we kept the white walls, cleaned the existing tiles, laid a new lighter floor, and added a few black accents to bring in a contemporary edge. But honestly, none of that would shine quite as much without the stunning view outside.

So my top tip: don’t just design a room — design the view.

(Swipe for the “before” — if you dare!)