THE HOME
REPORTER
A home & lifestyle blog with a twist
Hi! I’m Irene.
I’m a Spanish freelance translator living in the UK since 2011. After fully renovating and selling a Victorian end of terrace house in Oxford, I recently relocated to Edinburgh with my Scottish husband.
In The Home Reporter I share everything home and lifestyle – from renovation stories and interiors inspiration to tips and personal anecdotes about buying a house, working from home and relocation. Lover of bright spaces, wooden floors and matte finishes.
Topics include:
Interiors (Decor and Inspiration)
Renovations
Home buying
Topics include:
Working from home
Freelancing
Relocation
Latest
When is the best time to renovate your house?
Questions to ask yourself Two different approaches: pros and cons Our approach and some thoughts That’s a tough question I wish I had an answer for. The best time to renovate your house will depend...
My first DIY project: an Edinburgh press renovation
It includes Process Result and transformation List of products This article includes affiliate links. For more information, read the full affiliate marketing disclosure. With zero travelling...
50 free technical English resources for home renovators
List of 50 free technical English resources Grouped by categories covering a wide range of topics Some glossaries and guides include illustrations Our Edinburgh flat renovation may not...
My biggest home decor pet peeves
Everyone has pet peeves, and they can reveal as much about you as your homestyle. It’s incredible how simple and harmless things such as accessories, colours, materials and patterns can trigger...
My home office evolution: from dining table to big separate office
In over six years working from home full-time and a few more years juggling a traditional office job with part-time freelancing, I’ve had a varied selection of home ‘offices’, ranging from a small...
Renovation lessons: 7 things that didn’t quite work
After renovations, everything is new, nice and shiny. There are no more decisions to be made, so you can now relax a bit and enjoy your home. Soon, though, you start noticing the good and the bad of...