Garage Conversion Reveal: An Interior Designer Transforms Her Own Home | Diary of a Designer

What does an interior designer do when she becomes her own client? In this episode, Jojo reveals The Cottage, a full garage conversion that's about to become home for her family while their main house renovation gets underway. In just a few weeks, Jojo, her husband Brad, their two kids and cats will be living here full-time. But this isn't just a temporary fix, this beautifully considered space will become a retreat for family and guests for years to come. Jojo walks you through every decision: the open-plan layout, the terracotta flooring, the v-groove ceiling, the material choices, the finishing touches and exactly why she chose each one. She's refreshingly honest about where she held back to keep costs in check, without compromising on what really matters. If you've ever wanted to steal ideas from a proper designer's own home, this is the episode for you. 💬 Tell us in the comments: what would you have done differently? 👍 Like and subscribe to follow along — your support keeps this channel going. ⸻ 🎬 Next episode: Move in day and final reveal - Pt 5 of Newlyweds ⸻ 🌍 housenine.co.uk 📸 instagram.com/houseninedesign 📌 pinterest.com/housenineinteriordesign #garageconversion #interiordesign #homerenovation #designreveal #diaryofadesigner #interiordesigner #garagetoliving #renovationideas #housenine #homedesign #openplanliving #cottagestyle