Kristabel Plummer injected new life into her rented living room with a creative, uplifting makeover, using DIY decor and travel souvenirs
Feature Colette Earley Styling Rochelle Dalphinis
I WANT MY LIVING SPACE TO RADIATE
About me
I’m Kristabel Plummer, a social media influencer – you can find me on Insta @iamkristabel. I’ve been living in north London in a rented one-bed flat for three years. I moved in just before lockdown.
My problem living room
The living room was such a contrast from my previous flat-share and didn’t have any original features like a fireplace. The new flat also came completely unfurnished and I didn’t have any furniture from previous rentals to move in. It was a real blank canvas for me.
How I made it work
Due to it being a rental, I had to get creative with furniture and decorations. I decided to create a focal point in the room using my Scandi-inspired sideboard and I added my collection of colourful bowls to the walls to add interest.
My favourite part
I love the bowls above the sofa and how they work with the Robert Delaunay art print. The whole display was a bit of an experiment, so I’m really pleased with how it worked out.
Before I moved here in February 2020, I was living in a flat-share in Muswell Hill, but we had to move out as the landlord wanted to renovate. Although I was initially worried about the cost of living alone, I’ve successfully adjusted.
What first drew me to this flat was its amazing location, but I was also excited about having a dedicated workspace and being able to use all the crockery I’d been collecting. It took me about eight months to personalise the space to my liking – my goal was to make it truly reflect my personality, and one of my proudest accomplishments was crocheting a Mexican-inspired blanket using a Katie Jones pattern.
I also absolutely adore my Snug sofa, a main feature of the room. It was incredibly convenient, arriving in a compact box and only taking 30 minutes to assemble. During lockdown, I took the opportunity to immerse myself in styling, and my fascination with dried flowers blossomed thanks to the time I had to look for inspo on Instagram. Some of my faves come from The Happy Blossoms. I also have a deep affection for sculptural candles – even though I may never actually light
