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Grillo Designs Blog Interior design, Decor, Upcycling, Hacks and DIY . Mama of one, lover of food and all things colorful! Follow me for visually stimulating ideas!

My name is Medina and I LOVE LOVE interior design! When I enter a house, I immediately find myself admiring or analyzing its interior decor rather than its actual residents. I have set this page up to showcase some of my own ideas as well as others! http://www.grillo-designs.com

28/10/2026

I’m convinced there’s a condition where you physically can’t use things for their intended purpose... and I definitely have it. Please tell me I’m not the only one living with this??

25/10/2026

I mean do you agree?? Are you a fan of the big light or do you prefer cosy layered lighting this time of the year instead 👀?

Ad. I’m not going to pretend I’m one of those people who LOVES winter. The darker days and colder weather really get to ...
20/10/2026

Ad. I’m not going to pretend I’m one of those people who LOVES winter. The darker days and colder weather really get to me, so over the years I’ve figured out the little things that make spending more time at home feel a whole lot nicer.

And I wanted to share some of those little winter home non-negotiables, featuring a few of my favourite George Home cosy home finds this season. As always, they’re bringing the style at affordable prices!

Now I need to know... which of my winter home non-negotiables do you agree with, and which one is an absolute NO from you?

18/10/2026

This has been my softer alternative to burning scented candles lately.. This idea is all over TT but I recently saw this done by . I love simmer pots and often do this on the cooker but I love this mini version too. You actually get the same amount of scent around the house that you’d get from a candle. luse mine over 3 days and top up with boiling water.
Have you tried this?


For mine l’ve used:
- a heat proof bowl
- a few orange slices (you can also use peels)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- vanilla essence
- dried rosemary
- star anise
- handful of cloves

13/10/2026

This is how I freed up cupboard space in my kitchen! I installed this metal grid with brackets to store all my pots and pans. It’s such a handy kitchen storage idea and I love that it adds even more personality to my kitchen. What do you think?

The metal grid and brackets are from a place called Shop Fitting Warehouse (yes, they’re actually meant for shop displays)

09/10/2026

I must confess we are a bookworm household… I couldn’t imagine a home without books. One day I’ll have my dream library, but for now I’ll just keep styling my books in every room. Are you the same?

08/10/2026

AD I didn’t realise how many lighting mistakes I was making until I started thinking about what I actually needed each light to do from rechargeable lighting for those awkward corners, to layering ambient, task and accent lighting

I’ve used some beautiful pieces from the Scandi collection to bring it all together warm tones, natural textures and simple shapes that make the different spaces in my home feel so much more inviting

Are you a fan of the big light or do your prefer layered cosy lighting?

An August and September ‘dump’ (and if I’m honest a lot of it has been about work). I don’t do these often as I end up o...
07/10/2026

An August and September ‘dump’ (and if I’m honest a lot of it has been about work). I don’t do these often as I end up over thinking myself out of posting, but sometimes a little BTS is needed right?

30/09/2026

AD My sister’s rental kitchen needed a bit more personality, so I gave it a colourful, renter-friendly refresh with .
I covered the cabinets and worktops in vinyl, all stocked at Argos, to brighten up the space.

Then it was all about making the kitchen work better for everyday life. This compact rolling kitchen cart was such a good addition, it frees up the worktops, gives her extra prep space and has plenty of room for her cookbooks, pots and everyday cooking essentials. Plus, because it’s on wheels, she can move it around wherever she needs it.

A few simple styling touches finished everything off and completely transformed the space, without spending a fortune. It feels so much more organised, colourful and like her.
What do you think?

26/09/2026

AD. LIVING ROOM REVEAL: After feeling stuck with this space for SO long, having a fresh pair of eyes on it has made such a difference.

With free Design Service, I was paired with a designer who took all my ideas (and the pieces I already owned) and turned them into a 3D room concept, with product recommendations to help me actually bring it all together.

I loved having that starting point while still being able to put my own spin on things along the way. And I have to say, the quality of the Westwing pieces are just beautiful. The sofa, steel sideboard and all those smaller styling pieces have completely transformed this room. Safe to say it looks VERY different from where we started 🥹 What do you think?

Products shown:
Sofa Melva (3-seater)
Lowboard Ako
Rug Check
Marble Tray Gaia
Marble Bowl Santorini
Rack Curva
Table lamp Panthella 160
Table Lamp Talia
Bread Baskets Tango
Arc lamp Cora
Jute table lamp Cecillia
Hand-painted vase Check
Handmade cushion cover Henry
Hand-tufted cushion cover Jiri
Scented Candle dark wood Meraki

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