It’s bursting with my favourite things
With most of their money spent renovating their dilapidated house, vintage lover Leanne Pearce saved a bundle buying second-hand
Feature Karen Wilson
With its classic, elegant feel, it’s hard to believe that Leanne’s bedroom was put together on a shoestring budget and features an array of boot sale bargains
Photos Katie Lee
TOTAL£3,470
‘I forced myself to be patient and collected pieces over time rather than putting everything together quickly’
My room...
A bit about me
I’m Leanne Pearce and I live with my partner Gareth and our children, Josephine and Boadicea, in a five-bed Victorian terrace in Gateshead.
Before
My problem bedroom
Although it was a lovely large space, the room was in a state of disrepair with a big hole in the ceiling and was full of the previous owner’s furniture. With yellow walls and an ugly 1950s fireplace, it needed a major makeover to bring some much needed elegance.