This front room has lived so many lives. I've only been here a year, and already that room has been a gym, a storage facility and a guest bedroom. Initially I was going to rock with the gym idea until I realised that months had passed and I hadn't touched a single weight - it would have been an absolute waste of space. I then asked the community over on IG for some ideas and both a dining room and a creative space were suggested so I thought hey! Why not both??
And so here we are :D
I'll be sharing progress through pictures, and apologies if the quality is terrible in some of these! The older ones were taken on an old phone.
Above: This was the first month! Jun 2025. Used the space as a storage facility more than anything else during this time.
This last pic is where things are at now. I've got a way to go as some things need fixing (look at the top of the blinds!) I also want to put up some shelves, add some lamps and put up some more artwork on the walls (one of the walls is completely plain)
I also want to change the main light as it's hideous at the moment, but we're getting there. Everything is moving slowly because it all costs money, and we know how that goes!
I'll keep you updated as I make progress with this room.
Author: Kei Maye
Hey I'm Kei, the founder and creator of Bambush. By day I'm a digital education specialist, and the rest of the time I'm a surface pattern designer, an artist and an obsessive cosy sanctuary maker. Because we need more safe spaces!
IG: @kei.maye
