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EDITOR’S LETTER

Welcome Vanessa

PHOTOGRAPH JO HENDERSON STYLING ALI ATTENBOROUGH LAMP, £125, COX & COX

Vanessa Richmond, Editor

We talk a lot in Ideal Home about classic style and timeless choices, because we’re not into wasting money or trends that only last a season. That sits comfortably with me, being more of a planner than a spontaneous type, but the older I get, the more I appreciate the joy of acting on a whim! And, looking around my home, I realise that while the well-researched buys that have paid off over time give me solid satisfaction, it’s the things I bought or did without over-thinking them that give me daily heart-pings of joy – like the silly gold pineapple sippy cups I added to an Amazon order with my nieces in mind, but now use for workday water, the frame I painted around my bedroom window with some leftover blue, and the William Morris ‘Pure’ fabric I bought on sight, with no idea what to do with it (I made it into a duvet cover!). This issue, while it has the usual quota of ‘head’ ideas, has a bigger focus on ‘heart’, which might just take your style in a new and unexpected direction…

MARCH 2019

March 2019

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What’s new 7 You deserve...

…flowers galore

8 How to add wow!

Fabulous finishing touches

11 Need to know

What’s hot this month

14 Living room refresh

Get a simple Scandi look with the Ideal Home range at Very

15 The shortlist

Side tables that steal the show

16 The shortlist

Smart storage ideas from the Ideal Home range at Very

17 Ideal Vs Great Deal

For a feminine bedroom

Real homes 20 ‘It’s small but packed with personality’

42 ‘We dreamt of a calm, clutter-free life!’

63 ‘We put our heart & soul into our new build’

84 ‘With this house we took the low stress route’

Style & decor

110 ‘We tamed our chaotic kitchen’ 116 ‘The kitchen is so light, it

feels like a different house’

122 ‘I smile every time I walk in to my en suite’

126 We gave our chalet bungalow New England style’

131 ‘We turned our bungalow into a family home’

Simple solutions

57 A breath of fresh air

134 Genius problem solvers

Retro style

Restyle for spring

76 Take a blank wall…

Easy display solutions for every room Brilliant bathroom ideas

MARCH 2019

Before & after

32 The new way to do

98 40 easy style updates

for a smooth running life Clever finds and the latest home innovations

137 Have a quieter life with clever appliances

CONTENTS

76 63

144 98

To ﬁnd all the stockists in this issue, turn to page 160 138 Should you swap gas

for induction? The hob know-how you need

Simple pleasures 141 Somewhere for

the weekend Enjoy a break in Sussex

144 Have your cake…

Yum bakes for friends

109 The big question

Should kids be allowed TVs in their bedrooms?

130 Subscribe to Ideal Home 139 Enjoy a free ticket to

the Ideal Home Show

114 25% off at Soak&Sleep

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162 A space of my own

See inside Rachel’s familyfree spare bedroom hideaway

Regulars 3 Editor’s letter 39 In my experience

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WHAT’S NEW

IN MARCH

You deserve… f lowers galore!

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Don’t wait for someone to take the hint – take matters into your own hands by treating yourself to a new statement vase or two and filling them with something beautiful. If supermarket daffs don’t hit the spot, but a posh bouquet’s too spendy, invest in some hyper-real faux stems like these

WHERE TO BUY From left: faux ﬂoral stems, from £8 each; Sandcast gold vases, £30 each; silver metal oval vase, £40; Sandcast gold candleholders, from £20 each; tall silver metal vase, £50; ladybird trinket tray, £25, all Abigail Ahern range; hexagonal sideboard, £760, all Debenhams

MARCH 2019

CHIC STATEMENT Claude pendant, £90, Debenhams

ARTY PRINT Ary What’s Really On tray, £26.50, Printer + Tailor

PRACTICAL BUT BEAUTIFUL Marble shelf mirror, £199.99, Very

COLOUR CRUSH Linen cushion cover in Workwear, £35, The Conran Shop ROUGH WITH THE SMOOTH Speckled candle holder, £12.99, Very

wow! HOW TO ADD

WEAVE IN WICKER Alibaba laundry basket, £106.50, Artisanne

BOLD SHADE Lido double duvet set, £130; peach pillowcase, £40 for two, both Under Cover Living

Go on, pick something you love – because every room needs a magic ingredient that takes it from finished to fabulous

RAW REFORMED Concrete wall clock, £100, Oggetto

ARTISAN TOUCH Hand painted jug, £19.50, Marks & Spencer

MARCH 2019

DISPLAY THE LOVE Love, Peace And Magique framed print, £63, Hôtel Magique

COBALT SHOT Talia dining chair, £95, Habitat

WHAT’S NEW

LEAVE AN IMPRESSION Beehive pendants in hammered brass, £170 each, Pooky

MODERN ART Abstract cushion, £34, Oliver Bonas

GLEAMING ACCENT Marble topped candle, £15, River Island

TOP WITH TEXTURE Pink cotton throw with pom poms, £21, Ian Snow

TIME FOR A BREW White speckled mug, £15, Denby

ABSTRACT PRINT Assemble/Conﬁgure cushion, £54, Laura Slater

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MODERN MOROCCO Calvin Klein Riad 2 rug, from £199, Dunelm

NATURAL TOUCH Mango wood plate, £9.60, Design Vintage

GLAM ADDITION Tempa side table, £199, Swoon

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Grass baskets, from £6; Utilities tin, £15; wire basket, £12; tea towels, £9.99 for two, all Dunelm

We’ve been shamelessly snooping around the shops, so you don’t miss a single thing that matters...

WE KEEP SEEING...

RATTAN It’s back again, striking a balance between boho and trad

SEVENTIES REVAMP Birgion lamp, £42, Dunelm

Beautility on a budget

BLENDED STYLE Oval cabinet with woven cane doors, £795, Out There Interiors

STRIKING FRAME Luna bench, £419, Pad Lifestyle

We’re not claiming the Housekeeper range from Dunelm will make cleaning any less of a chore, but it will make it more stylish. There are smart storage tins to help restore some order under the sink or hide away ugly cleaning bottles (from £7), and the traditional feather dusters, dish brushes and wooden airer (£29.99) are so much prettier than plastic.

DRAGON DECOR FOR YOUR DEN

A John Lewis loves sofa for £299!

IDEAL HOME

The House collection at John Lewis boasts furniture that’s practical for small-space living and multi-use rooms, all without a hefty price tag. The range has an on-trend palette and fresh designs throughout, but a piece that’s really caught our eye is the Sweep sofa, which proves that bijou pieces can be beautiful.

Light Floral double duvet cover, £58

Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Peter Jones and his wife Tara Capp have launched lifestyle brand Truly. It has plenty of little luxuries, such as scented candles, votives and bath oil, and the simple, edited Pom pom serving collection of platter, £35 tableware and bedlinen means you won’t be overwhelmed with choice. Glass

hurricane, £90 MARCH 2019

WHAT’S NEW Carlo sideboard, £550; Shadow leaning lamp, £160; Perie table lamp, £65, all Habitat

Look What We Found!

This gorgeous glazed tableware has everyday luxury written all over it. Each piece in the Arno range has a unique finish and at £45 for a 12-piece dinner set and single pieces from £5, this collection isn’t just for special occasions.

SURPRISE IN STORE!

STUNNING STATEMENT PIECES AT HABITAT These new pieces from Habitat weren’t made to blend into the background. Check out the Carlo sideboard, with a petrol blue finish and faceted front, and the Orion – a black lacquered Chineseinspired design with brass disc handles. We love the innovative lighting, too – the sculptural lines of the Shadow brass leaning light and Perie table lamp mean they double up as works of art.

IDEAL

GREAT DEAL

GET YOUR PAWS ON THESE PINK PALM PRETTIES

£60

VELVET CRUSH Palmier cushion, £60, Sweetpea & Willow

MARCH 2019

£24.99

TROPICAL GLAM Embroidered Palm Print cushion, £24.99, Very

Maestro Geometric rug, from £29.99

Did you know…?

Carpetright has a huge selection of rugs online. The range launched just over a year ago, but it’s already one of our go-to destinations for beautiful, affordable rugs. The spring launch has added 126 new designs, so whether you love oversized florals, vintage Persian styles, modern geometrics or shaggy boho Berbers, you’re covered!

Above, Country Tribal rug, £34.99; County Geometric rug, £34.99

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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

Victoria two-seater sofa, £499; round coffee table, £79; Stockholm 12-piece dinner set, £39.99, all Ideal Home range, Very

LIVING ROOM REFRESH

Scandi country

COLOUR PALETTE

Combine rustic country pieces with fresh streamlined style for a welcome 5 spring update

4 1 Tikal cushion, £19.99, Ideal Home range, Very 2 Aubrey table lamp, £59.99, Ideal Home range, Very 3 Betsy folding tray table, £29, Ideal Home range, Very 4 New Camden left hand chaise sofa, £1,399, Ideal Home range, Very 5 Oceanic Jute flatweave rug, from £99.99, Ideal Home range, Very 6 Set of two matt white vases, £19.99, Ideal Home range, Very 7 Fern leaf cushion £16.99, Ideal Home range, Very 8 Willow easy fit pendant, £69.99, Ideal Home range, Very

MARCH 2019

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WHAT’S NEW

HARD STUFF Amibi ceramic side table, £105, La Redoute

GOLDEN GLAMOUR Marble table with gold structure, £119.99, Zara Home

WOW FACTOR Shuffle table MH1 Spectrum, £464, & Tradition range, Nest

THE SHORTLIST

side tables

FEATURE HOLLY WALSH

COLOUR POP Brando side table with canary yellow top, £150, Sofa.com

SCANDI SCHEME Burvik side table, £27, Ikea

THAT STEAL THE SHOW

BLACK BEAUTY Cuba rattan side table, black, £119, Bloomingville range, Amara

STRUCTURED STYLE Stockholm small table, green, £28, Sainsbury’s Home

WOVEN WONDER Woven top table, £40, Matalan (available from March) MARCH 2019

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

THE SHORTLIST

9 smart storage ideas

THE KITCHEN CANISTERS Five piece storage set, £69.99, Ideal Home range, Very

THE SCANDI SIDE TABLE Monty retro lamp table, £69, Ideal Home range, Very

THE VERSATILE TRUNK Harmony blanket box, £249, Ideal Home range, Very

THE STUDY ESSENTIAL Bilbao hi gloss desk, £249, Ideal Home range, Very

THE MAGAZINE ORGANISER Grey magazine holder, £19.99, Ideal Home range, Very

THE RATTAN HAMPERS Natural woven set of two laundry baskets, £79.99, Ideal Home range, Very

THE LIFT-UP BED Allure fabric storage bed frame, from £599, Ideal Home range, Very

THE PATTERNED SIDEBOARD Parquet compact sideboard, £249, Ideal Home range, Very

THE WOVEN TIDY-ALLS Set of two cotton rope baskets, £44.99, Ideal Home range, Very

MARCH 2019

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT

DECLUTTER WITH THESE CLEVER PICKS FROM THE IDEAL HOME RANGE AT VERY.CO.UK

WHAT’S NEW

Ideal Vs Great Deal Blush pink, elegant accessories and French-inspired furnishings create a sophisticated, feminine bedroom scheme

LUXURY LIGHT Hinton crystal table lamp, £165, Dar Lighting

ROUND REFLECTION Julien Macdonald sunburst mirror, £60, Debenhams

GLAM GLOW Pink ombre glass table lamp, £49.99, Very

DECO STYLE Vintage round starburst wall mirror, £47.50, The Farthing

BOUDOIR BEAUTY Pleated velvet chair, £695, Cox & Cox

PRETTY PERCH Effie armchair in pink velvet, £399, Cult Furniture

WASHED WOOD Vignette whitewashed bedside table, £230, The French Bedroom Co

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT

WARM WOOL Grey herringbone alpaca throw, £195.95, Annabel James

POSH PILLOW Porto pink vintique cushion, £40, Artisanti

ORNATE FRAME Floretta sleigh bed, £1,176, Sweetpea & Willow

CURVED LEGS Arielle bedside table, £199, Swoon

FUN FRINGE Frayed cushion, £6, George Home

COSY FEEL Herringbone throw, £16, Sainsbury’s Home

FRENCH FEEL Coco bed, £945, Loaf

MARCH 2019

Space-deﬁning sofa The front door opens into the sitting room, so the corner sofa sections the seating area. ‘Don’t be afraid to play with scale and use big pieces like this in a small room,’ says Reena. BUY THE KEY PIECES Stella corner sofa, £3,000, Sofa.com. Vintage Moroccan rug, £800, Smouk Interiors. Knitted floor cushion, £50, HomeSense

MARCH 2019

REAL HOME

‘It’s small, but packed with personality’ With a little building work and a lot of clever styling tricks, Reena Simon has transformed her dark period house into a stylish, light, modern-rustic home

Love REENA’S STYLE?

Turn to page 31 to shop the look

Stylist’s Note ‘Reena’s calm grey scheme means she can layer up lots of interesting textures and accessories.’ Nicky Phillips, Decorating Editor

MARCH 2019

REAL HOME

Welcome to my home THE PROPERTY

A three-bed Victorian terrace in Cardiff.

THE VALUE Bought in 2012 for £195,000; now worth £295,000.

Reena Simon, a lifestyle blogger (@hygge_for_ home) lives here with her husband Matt, a web developer, and their daughters Isla, six, Edie, four, and Poppy, two.

R Take a quick tour...

KITCHEN

SITTING ROOM

GROUND FLOOR

BEDROOM

FIRST FLOOR

ATTIC ROOM

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SECOND FLOOR

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Our home brings me year-round joy – cosying up around the woodburner in winter or throwing open the bifolds in the summer

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eena Simon’s first impression of her house was of a dark, unloved property that didn’t feel at all like the light, bright and cosy family home she was looking for. But, walking through the rooms, she began to see its potential until eventually, the exposed brickwork in the main bedroom finally won her over: ‘I was drawn to the age and architectural details of the house so, although it resembled an Eighties ski lodge with orange pine cladding, I could see its character and charm,’ she says. The biggest challenge was how to transform the dark rooms downstairs into bright, open family spaces. ‘We stripped out all the elements that were making it feel cramped, including uneven flooring, cladding, shelving and a sunken fireplace,’ says Reena. ‘We fitted extra-wide oak plank flooring, which lengthens the spaces and creates a tactile, natural look with a Scandinavian feel that I love. I’m drawn to lots of design influences, but my style is modern rustic Nordic, with an industrial vibe. I think it works if you embrace any trends that appeal to you and use them to personalise a simple room for a look you love.’ Installing new bifold doors in the kitchen was transformative. ‘I can now be cooking as the children play in the garden and we don’t have to spend half an hour getting coats on to go to the park,’ says Reena. Knocking out a small utility room further opened up the space. ‘One of the hardest things about a small, busy family home that lacks built-in storage is finding a place for everything. I’ve used a combination of freestanding units and baskets that look good and hide plastic toys. I also look for vintage pieces that can be adapted into clever storage solutions, like old wooden crates.’

Statement mirror ‘I love using oversized, interesting mirrors to add character to a room and boost natural light. We found the reclaimed wooden beam on eBay, and it makes a brilliant rustic mantelpiece.’ BUY THE KEY PIECES Tobias mirror, £103.50, Maisons du Monde. Casablanca Mono Decor tiles, £40.80sq m, Mandarin Stone

Stylist’s Note ‘Feature tiles, a rustic mantel and a chic mirror have turned this ﬁreplace into a focal point’ Ruth Corbett, Houses Editor

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Wire shades, hooked up on vintage-style flex, brighten a dark corner

Stylist’s Note

‘We made the shelves from old scaffold boards mounted on cast iron brackets’

‘Reclaimed wood, like Reena’s butcher’s block, gives any room an instantly wellloved, lived-in look.’ Michela Colling, Style Editor

Vintage look sideboard ‘I had fallen in love with a vintage butcher’s block on Pinterest, but couldn’t ﬁnd an aﬀordable one. Then I came across this brilliant eBay purchase, which was half the price, as it’s hollow in the middle!’ BUY THE KEY PIECES Butcher’s block, £215, eBay. Wall clock, £115, Newgate Clocks

Mix ’n’ match style ‘Never buy your entire kitchen from one place. Sourcing pieces separately lets you personalise your space and create something unique. Our units are from Howdens, but we got the worktops locally and the bargain sink was from B&Q.’ BUY THE KEY PIECES Devonstone floor tiles, £18.99sq m, British Ceramic Tile. Isla table and bench, £1,250, Vamp Industries MARCH 2019

Stylist’s Note ‘Touches of black add drama and cosiness to Reena’s whitepainted bedroom.’ Nicky Phillips, Decorating Editor

MARCH 2019

REAL HOME

Mix of styles The main bedroom combines modern country furniture with Scandi and Moroccan accessories. ‘My home proves that you don’t have to stick to one look to create a lovely, cohesive space,’ says Reena. BUY THE KEY PIECES Bed, £300, Time4sleep. Grey tassel bedspread, £25; pink sheepskin cushion, £30; both HomeSense. White sheepskin, £60, Wayfair. Grey rectangular cushion, £36, Feather & Marble

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Orange pine cladding made this room resemble an Eighties ski lodge, but I saw character and charm ‘I do love cushions and have to sneak them into the house now as we have so many!’

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Rustic textures ‘Taking out the pine panelling that covered our bedroom ceiling and painting it white has made it feel twice the size. Adding vintage pieces and lots of rugs, throws and cushions has made it so cosy.’ BUY THE KEY PIECES Rug, £180, Modern Rugs. Wicker chair, £170, House Doctor range, Wayfair. Stool, £120, Nkuku

MARCH 2019

REAL HOME

‘Our gilt mirror from an antiques shop reflects light around the bathroom’

Small-scale spa luxe A compact slipper bath is the star of the show in Reena and Matt’s slim bathroom. Light ﬂooding in through the roof window ensures the black-painted wall is dramatic rather than gloomy. BUY THE KEY PIECES Roll-top freestanding bath, £399, Bathstore. Wall painted in Railings estate eggshell, £60 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. White storage rack, £69.96, Nkuku

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

FEATURE KAY PRESTNEY, VANESSA RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHS CATHERINE PYLE PLANS AGENCY SERVICE

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Trust your instincts. I lacked confidence in some of my decisions – such as the patterned kitchen f loor – but I’m glad now that I stuck to my guns. It’s always best to follow your heart when it comes to design choices!

Personalised hooks keep the family’s towels organised

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REAL HOME

Make it work for you REENA’S STYLE: URBAN RUSTIC

Mono ethnic prints and a combination of natural and man-made textures create a modern global scheme

GREAT DEAL

IDEAL

FOCAL POINT iron window mirror, £149.90, The Farthing

NINE IN ONE Iron window mirror, £225, Cox & Cox WIRE WORKS Antwerp pendant lamp in copper, £105, Lime Lace

COOL COPPER Kasper diamond pendant light, £34.99, My Furniture

ETHNIC VIBE Primrose handmade cotton cushion, £39, Perch & Parrow

TOP TASSELS Embroidered cushion, £25, Debenhams

WOVEN STORAGE Homewood & Rose seagrass basket, £18.99, Trouva

NATURAL SEAGRASS Fladis basket, £12, Ikea

PERFECT PAIR Hampstead chairs, £290 for two, Garden Trading

WICKER WONDER Rattan tub chair in natural, £245, Out There Interiors

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT

SOFT TOUCH Sheepskin rug, £80, Oliver Bonas

URBAN ACCESSORY Faux aloe vera, £45, Sweetpea & Willow

COSY TOES Sheepskin rug, £59, Modern Rugs

CONCRETE JUNGLE Green yucca leaf plant in cement pot, £29.95, Sue Parkinson

MARCH 2019

STYLE & DECOR

THE NEW WAY TO DO

Retro style Mid-century style is still going strong and as chic as ever, but even more glam, with bright, Seventiesinfluenced colours thrown in

Give it an industrial vibe Take a typical mid-century sofa – low, square lines and tapered legs – and combine with metal framed furniture. WHERE TO BUY Fulton sideboard, £179; Doria table lamp, £32; Prague three-seater sofa, £349; Roots stripe cushion, £16; Fulton coffee tables, £119 for two, all Dunelm

MARCH 2019

Choose an abstract print Try the trend by choosing bedlinen in mellow colours on a white background and add plush velvet cushions. WHERE TO BUY Barcelona double duvet cover, £50; pillowcase, £20 for two; velvet patch cushion, £40, all Debenhams THINK EASTERN Japanese design complements clean mid-century lines. Rubin lanterns, from £299 each, Matthew Hilton at Heal’s

STYLIST’S NOTE

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Tapered legs are key to this style. Add thin metal-framed furniture and skinny legs on pieces for a modern take

MICHELA COLLING, STYLE EDITOR

GO GLAM WITH SAPPHIRE BLUE Update a white space with bold blue accents. Astra table, £809; Orb chairs, £249 each; Atrio rug, £499, all West Elm

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STYLE UPDATE Five point candelabra, £25, Marks & Spencer

FINE LINES Edina mirror, £225, Habitat

SCULPTED SHAPE Matte vase, £6, George Home

SIMPLICITY RULES Everyday luxury 12 piece dinner set, £35, Argos Home

MARCH 2019

FIND SPACE FOR A STATEMENT SIDEBOARD Rethink the iconic teak cabinet and opt for a lighter finish, just make sure it’s still streamlined with detailed craftsmanship and slim legs. Weaving sideboard in natural mango wood, £649, Swoon

Buy a work-of-art vase… or three For a low-clutter look, display a curated collection of stoneware vases mixed in with modern objets. WHERE TO BUY From top: drawers, £10; sloth ornament, £8; origami rhino ornament, £12; frosted vase, £4; matte vase, £6; origami vases, £12 for three; etched vase, £12; origami elephant ornament, £5; hexagon shelves, £14 for three, all George Home PAPER A FIFTIES PATTERN Pick a deep green print as a fabulous backdrop for oak or brass finishes. Vision Mobile wallpaper, £58.95 a roll, Casadeco

AHEAD OF THE CURVE Jive footstool, £249, Rockett St George

MARCH 2019

STYLE & DECOR UPDATE YOUR LIGHTING Hang a trio of pendant lights to create the mid-century minimalist version of a chandelier. Hattermorn pendants, £110 each; Bow Tie floor lamp, £295, all Pooky

Give your styling a boho twist Add some relaxed, Seventiesinspired styling by layering on textured details such as a large tasselled wall hanging and shaggy rug. WHERE TO BUY Boho wall hanging, £85, Love Frankie

STYLIST’S NOTE

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Walnut was the wood finish of choice but now oak, mango wood or white finishes in iconic mid-century shapes add a contemporary edge MICHELA COLLING, STYLE EDITOR

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NOSTALGIA NOD Bauhaus cushion, £49, Heal’s

STACK SHAPES Kinship pink marble tea light and candle holder, £16, Oliver Bonas

FREE FORM DESIGN Tipi rug, from £259, The Rug Seller MARCH 2019

STYLE & DECOR Foxberry sofa in Livie Blush, £899; Mimi chair in Savio Ochre, £299; Sanford parquet coffee table, £229; Archie floor lamp, £89; lustre bottle vase, £35; cushions, from £12.50 each; throw, £39.50, all Marks & Spencer

DRESS A SIDEBOARD Levvy table mobile, £49, Made.com

SWEET SPOT Bolia Balance mirror, £149, Houseology

PLUSH ADDITION Gold chevron velvet throw, £125, Debenhams

KEEP IT NEUTRAL Display stoneware in just one colour. Muses vases, from £59 each, Ferm Living

Work in some blush shades Usually the preserve of Scandinavian and modernglam schemes, blush pink has finally made its way into the mid-century retro look. It’s the perfect colour to make bold shades pop and enhance more muted shades.

Colour-block for impact Bored with your bedroom? Paint an eye-catching teal feature wall behind your bed, then reupholster your headboard in a shade of zingy mustard. Done!

STYLIST’S NOTE

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Avoid too many patterns in one space. Opt for just a couple of prints in abstract designs, geometric shapes or block colours MICHELA COLLING, STYLE EDITOR

MARCH 2019

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Ava king-size bed with double velvet mustard headboard, £2,199; Makikio pendant light, £149; Jute round rug, £159; Stack side table, £349, all Heal’s

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FORM AND FUNCTION Outline bookend, £32, Naken Interiors

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IN MY EXPERIENCE

‘I’m bringing my kids up in my childhood home’ When Lorenza Bacino was growing up, she couldn’t wait to leave suburbia, but following her mother’s sudden death 11 years ago, she began to see her old family home in a diﬀerent light…

Lorenza in her parents’ home

orenza Bacino, 52, lives with her husband, Francis, their son Max, 15, and daughter, Isabella, 13, in a four-bedroom detached Thirties house in the suburbs of north London. Lorenza’s parents bought the house in 1968. ‘Mum was English and Dad was an Italian writer and journalist 20 years her senior. They met and fell in love in Paris in the Fifties. After living in France for a while, they moved to Rome, which is where I was born. And that’s where the story stops sounding so exciting and bohemian! In 1968, when I was two years old, we left Italy and moved to a large detached house with a big garden on a nice street on the outskirts of north London. Growing up, I was desperate to escape suburbia and start exploring the world. I was an only child and the house seemed like a very austere, grown-up place. I couldn’t see its many positives back then. I just saw heavy, dark wood Italian furniture, brown carpets and carefully arranged books, art and sculptures. Dad was a very single-minded, and sometimes difficult, man. He’d be busy at his desk while Mum did everything around the house. I left home at 18 to study languages at university, then lived and worked abroad – France, Italy, Belgium and Australia – over 22 years. I still came back to London to visit my parents, but it was always with a slight sense of dread. Not much had changed in the house and a couple of days there always seemed to be enough. As Dad grew older, his health began to suffer. He was physically infirm and had glaucoma, but still

One of the house’s highlights is the huge garden

The London home Lorenza grew up in

insisted on trying to go out and do all the things he’d always done. It made life difficult for Mum and I’d end up feeling stressed and upset because I couldn’t do anything to change it. Dad died at 89, and Mum was left in the house by herself. She had plans to make changes and clear a lot of things out, but in the end never got the chance to see those plans through, as she died very suddenly following a stroke just a few years later. My family and I were living in Brussels at the time, but we were planning to move to Nepal because Francis had been offered work there. Max was four and Isabella was two. Everything was put on hold. We rushed over to London as soon as I got the news of Mum’s stroke. She was in a coma for three weeks before she died. It was horrible walking into the house, because everything was just as she’d left it, with washing-up in the kitchen sink

For Lorenza, the house never felt child-friendly

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IN MY EXPERIENCE

Lorenza’s mum had always been a proud gardener The couple turned Lorenza’s dad’s dark, foreboding study into a modern family kitchen

and now out-of-date food in the fridge. So many things started going wrong in the house, too: the boiler packed up, then the washing machine broke down. It was like the whole place was coming out in sympathy! We did go back to Brussels for a few weeks after the funeral, but it soon became clear that I wouldn't be able to sort everything out from there. So, we decided to move back to London “just for a little while”, so we could tidy up the property and get it on the market. It felt really strange to suddenly be living in my old family home with my “new” family. The house seemed somehow familiar and yet unfamiliar at the same time. There were so many things to think about and everything took far longer to sort out than I'd originally imagined. I completely underestimated how long it would take to sort through all my parents’ belongings and make decisions about what to keep and what to get rid of, for

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I never had when I was younger and accepted that it was the home I now needed. We gradually made changes to the property. We repainted and bought new flooring. We got rid of most of the furniture – all the heavy tables and bureaux that had suited my parents’ style, but not ours. I kept Dad’s bookcase, but it’s now full of our books instead of his. There’s still a mishmash of our stuff and my parents’ throughout the house, but it just has a more relaxed feel to it now. In the Seventies, Dad had built an extension at the back of the house that became his library and workspace. It had always seemed such a dark and serious place, despite its big window overlooking the garden. We’ve now turned it into the family kitchen. It’s a bright, airy space and couldn’t feel more different. The original tiny kitchen has been turned into a playroom for the children. Now they’re older, they still hang out in there – although the dog has laid claim to it, too! And there’s a large, open-plan living room, which currently has the kids’ drum kit in the middle of it. I think Dad would have kittens if he could see that! I think the house's biggest draw is the huge garden, though. Again, it’s something I didn't appreciate when I was younger. Mum was a proud gardener, but she kept things very uniform, with a perfectly manicured lawn, neat flowerbeds and a rockery. Our approach is far more relaxed and we’ve allowed it to grow a bit wild, but we love it like that. We’re out there all the time in the summer months. I do occasionally miss living abroad, but we have amazing holidays instead – and there’s no point in living with regrets. I understand how lucky we are to live here. Overall, there’s a more happy, homely feel to the place now. My relationship with my dad could be tricky at times, but my kids have a wonderful relationship with theirs. They love living here and, while it was certainly a rollercoaster for the first few years after moving in, Francis and I have grown to love it, too.’

Lorenza lived here from age two to 18

Her father’s bookcases now house new books

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example. The truth is, in the end it took about two years to get it all into some sort of order. And, 11 years on, there are still piles of Dad’s diaries and papers I have yet to tackle. Meanwhile, normal life got in the way. The kids settled at nursery and school. Francis and I both found new work opportunities in London. We put down roots without even realising it was happening. There was no deep discussion about it. We’d always just assumed we’d move abroad again at some point, but it just didn’t happen. One day, Francis asked me what I wanted to do and I realised that I just wanted to “be”. It felt as if everything had been so complicated and chaotic since Mum died, so now I just wanted to settle down here, relax and be happy together. Besides, by then I’d come to appreciate the house in a way

FEATURE JANE MURPHY

I came to appreciate the house in a way I never had when I was younger and accepted that it was the home I now needed

‘We dreamt of a calm, clutter-free life!’ Self-builders Tessa Hop and Menno ‘t Hoen designed their home in the Netherlands to make life with three young children simpler and easier

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Dining area ‘We created a combined kitchen, dining and living zone so we could all happily use the same space but do our own thing, too. Our old house had separate rooms, but we didn’t communicate much!’ SUPERSIZE PENDANTS In a dark shade, they steal the show in a white room

BUY THE KEY PIECES Spinning BH2 pendant in matt dark grey, £263 each, Haus. For similar try the Crisis table by Piet Hein Eek, £642, SCP

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Polished concrete floors Once treated with a sealant, they’re hard wearing, easy to clean and beautifully versatile

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Welcome to my home

Tessa Hop lives here with her husband Menno ‘t Hoen and their three children Mees, 11, Polle, eight, and Guus, five. Tessa is a full-time mum and Menno is an artisan baker.

Take a quick tour...

THE PROPERTY

A four-bed detached self-build house in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.

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The house is really simple and plain, without any complex architectural features – just the way we wanted it

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hen Tessa and Menno Hop began to feel the squeeze in their old home, they started to think about the next step. ‘It was a nice house, but too small for us and our three boys,’ says Tessa. ‘We had outgrown it.’ ‘Then, we were inspired by a bespoke-built French holiday home we stayed in. It had just the right amount of space, good proportions, a perfect floor plan with a big, open-plan living space – and we noticed how it worked for us. It got us thinking!’ Back home, the couple found land for sale nearby. ‘It was being sold by the metre, so we could decide exactly how much space we needed, and build whatever style of property we wanted,’ says Tessa. ‘We chose a 24x24m plot.’ ‘We spent six months drawing up plans, a further year getting the permissions needed, then six more months building and finishing the house.’ The couple completed the entire process without hiring an

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architect: ‘By the time we’d got to the planning stage, we knew very clearly what we wanted,’ says Tessa. The house was built off site and transported to the plot in sections. The exterior is clad in western red cedar, which turns grey as it ages, with black metal window frames for a simple, modern look. Wellinsulated walls and a solar-panelled roof add ecofriendly credentials. ‘It’s basically a rectangular box,’ says Tessa, ‘with a column sticking out, housing the staircase. We didn’t want the stairs in the centre of the house, as the children run up and down them all day.’ In keeping with the simple, natural materials of the exterior, the interior is finished in white, grey and pastel tones, with abundant wooden touches, and a modern Scandinavian feel. The open-plan living the couple coveted has proved a hit with every member of the household. ‘This house works so well for us,’ says Tessa. ‘It’s exactly how we’d imagined it.’

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Sitting area ‘We wanted the interior to be quite calm as it’s such a busy house. We earmarked a lot of space for built-in storage and chose a white colour base for all the rooms,’ says Tessa. BUY THE KEY PIECES Mags three-seater combination five sofa, from £2,963, Hay. No 411 reading lamp, £395.25, Lampe Gras

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TESSA’S STYLE? Turn to page 55 to shop the look

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Giant hooks hold graband-go items near the door

Dining area corner The couple found the cabinet in an antiques shop in Rotterdam and painted it black to give this space a strong focal point. The chair next to it is by the contemporary Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek. ‘I just like the simplicity of his designs,’ says Tessa. See more at SCP. BUY THE KEY PIECES Try Turnbull & Thomas for reclaimed chicken wire armoires, £963

Kitchen-diner ‘The bar stools get used a lot,’ says Tessa. ‘The boys eat their breakfast here every morning while we’re ﬁlling their lunchboxes and getting everything ready for the day, and they also eat here while

I’m cooking for myself and Menno in the evening.’ BUY THE KEY PIECES Similar spindle bar stools, £230 each, Garden Trading. Similar Cal Lighting four-light spot lamp, £118, Louie Lighting

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We were inspired by a French holiday home we’d stayed in with a big, openplan living space and noticed how it worked for us

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OPEN UNIT Breaks up the run of blank white door fronts

Kitchen ‘The joiner who made our built-in cupboards did our kitchen, too. It meant we could be fussy about the details. Being able to open a door and not see all the ﬁxings and holes for shelf supports was important to us! We love how it’s turned out.’ BUY THE KEY PIECES Ercol children’s chairs, £58 for four, House of Heritage Store at Etsy. Boffi Pipe tap, £279, Reuter Store. Similar peg rail, £8.95, H&M Home

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HEADBOARD NICHE An ultra-modern alternative to bedside tables

Main bedroom Tessa and Menno built a ply wall to put the bed against, which divides oﬀ a small dressing area with built-in wardrobes behind, keeping the sleep space clear of clothes, shoes and other clutter. BUY THE KEY PIECES Linen duvet cover in Misty Grey, from £123, By Mölle. Lotte Douwes lamp and socket set, £372, Gimmii

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BRUSHED STEEL RADIATOR The matt finish creates an industrial look

A rustic ladder is a place to hook clothes, bags and towels

Tessa and Menno’s en suite shower room The shower and sauna room is accessed via a simple sliding door. ‘Most of the doors in the house are sliding,’ says Tessa. ‘We like the look of them and they save a lot of space.’ BUY THE KEY PIECES Similar round barber’s mirror, £170, La Redoute

Family bathroom A bespoke ﬂoating countertop with storage drawers keeps the bathroom looking simple, streamlined and uncluttered. Tessa painted one wall in a gentle aqua green shade as

the room was in danger of looking too stark in all-white. BUY THE KEY PIECES Walls painted in Teresa’s Green estate eggshell, £60 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Similar Bekvam stool, £13, Ikea

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By the time we’d got to the planning stage, we knew very clearly what we wanted and what was important for our family’s lifestyle

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A low peg rail holds the next day’s clothes

Round rugs An easy way to give boxy, modern rooms and straight halls softer curves

Guus’s bedroom Key pieces of furniture in warm, natural wood – like this modern sleigh bed – and textural scatter rugs make the boys’ rooms feel cosy and characterful. BUY THE KEY PIECES Similar Harris cabin bed, £229, Made.com. Similar miniature Wishbone chair, £269, The Conran Shop

Guus’s desk corner Tessa painted halfway up two sides of Guus’s bedroom in a soft, blue-grey colour to create a more cocooning feel and add interest to the otherwise all-white room.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Walls painted in Parma Grey estate emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Similar jute round rug, £125, The White Company

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If you want to build your own house, don’t copy other people’s – it won’t work for you. Design it around the issues you want to solve

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Guusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedroom Instead of having freestanding furniture, the couple planned a built-in wall of storage for each of the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rooms. Like all the beech ply storage in the house, it has been treated with a mix of varnish and white paint to stop it yellowing in the sun. BUY THE KEY PIECES Similar bespoke beech ply furniture, bee9designshop at Etsy

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FEATURE ROSELLE DE JONG, JENNIE FILER, VANESSA RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHS LOUIS LEMAIRE STYLING MYLA GRIESE PLANS AGENCY SERVICE

Clockwise from top left: Simple peg rails hold utility essentials in the kitchen; a vintage, open-out mirror adds character to the simple entryway; child-height coat pegs keep the lobby organised for quicker comings and goings; simple ply storage lines one wall of the sitting room, with closed cupboards for clutter and open shelving for displaying treasures

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REAL HOME All the prettiness of Amsterdam, but without the crowds

Cycle to Maarssen to see the windmills

Love the location UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS

FEATURE RUTH CORBETT PHOTOGRAPHS ALAMY

The Hops’ home is near Utrecht – one of Europe’s unsung medieval, water-side gems and doable in a weekend

Visit the biggest castle in the country

HOW TO GET THERE Fly from the UK to Schiphol Amsterdam with easyJet, from £29. From there, take a 30-minute direct train to Utrecht Central for £9, from trainline.eu. Trains leave every 15 minutes. THE LOCAL AREA The centre is prime territory, particularly Wilhelminapark and the museum quarter. A period two-bed townhouse with roof garden costs €665k. A twobed new-build flat with balcony, near the railway station, costs €275k. WHAT TO SEE AND DO Shop the markets, or explore the facades of wharf-side houses on a canal cruise. WHERE TO STAY Hotel Dom’s

18th-century exterior and modern, spacious bedrooms are popular with design-hounds. Rooms from £105 a night (simpleutrecht.nl).

Leave time to meander the cobbled streets

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Make it work for you TESSA’S STYLE: PARED-BACK SCANDI

Simple-lined furniture and natural textures give a fresh, modern look against clean white walls

MY GO-TO STORES… HAY Its modern Danish designs work perfectly in contemporary, Nordic-style homes.

Natural materials help to warm up a primarily white kitchen space

O RAFA KIDS For unique, design-led and eco-friendly wooden furniture for kids rooms.

LIGHT DIRECTION Spinning light low in matt grey, £263, Rume

FARROW & BALL I love all of the quintessentially classic paint colours with high pigment levels.

FIRST SERVE Acacia long serving board, £20, Creative Tops

IN THE FRAME Portland picture frame, £39, Made.com

STYLIST’S NOTE

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Fresh and faux greenery is key to this look to make sure it feels full of life rather than bland

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HOLLY WALSH, FEATURES EDITOR

STEP IT UP Bekvam birch step stool, £13, Ikea

FEATURE HOLLY WALSH

CARRY ON Wooden tray with metal frame, £10, Sainsbury’s Home

FAKE IT Faux eucalyptus stem, £6.75, Gisela Graham

NATURAL TEXTURES Mini weave cushion, £30, John Lewis & Partners

FLOOR FILLER Nadia ivory rug, £179.99, Carpetright

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STYLE & DECOR THIS PAGE Round zinc side table, £165, French Connection Home. Flatweave rug, £395, Cox & Cox. Amelie large plate, £42, Rose & Grey. Lines plate, £68; mini dishes, from a selection; tumbler (used as vase), £5; bud vase, £5, all Maison Curate. Ceramic flower, £20.50, Mushroom London.

A breath of fresh air Pack away those heavy throws, plush velvet cushions and cosy candlesticks, then restyle your spaces with a lighter touch…

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Stylist’s Note Be inspired by spring flowers and add accents in daffodil yellow and leaf green to a white or grey-painted room to give it a new-season lift. Wooden furniture and textural baskets will keep the feel cosy

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NICKY PHILLIPS, DECORATING EDITOR

LIGHT RUG Swap thick winter woollens for cotton flat-weaves

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THIS PAGE Walls painted in Strong White estate emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Farlov armchair, £295, Ikea. Live Edge shelf, £299, Myakka. Enamel coffee tables, £295 for two; basket, £155 for three; Ciro pom-pom throw, £95, all Cox & Cox. Kolkata rug, £150, Rockett St George. Elemental lamp, £485, Studio Haran. Yellow cushion, £10, Sainsbury’s Home. Dark Kismet cushion, £59, Clarissa Hulse. Vic and Bob face plant pots, from £10 each, Rose & Grey. ON SHELVES Butterfly print, £45; bird print, £24, both Graham and Green. Faces plant pots, from £9.95 each, Rockett St George.

STYLE & DECOR THIS PAGE Hector console, £595, Loaf. Basket, £155 for three, Cox & Cox. Socker greenhouse, £12, Ikea. Faux plant, £12.50, Wyld Home. Pots, from a selection at Maison Curate. Large bobble bowl, £65, Mushroom London. Small bobble bowl, £29.50, Graham and Green. Bothy wooden tray, £51, Rockett St George.

Plant life Nothing gives a positive vibe like plants! Use them to fill spaces large and small, choosing baskets for larger specimens (they’re easier to move around that way) and grouping little ones into tidy clusters

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STYLE & DECOR THIS PAGE Live Edge shelf, £299, Myakka. Butterfly print, £45; bird print, £24, both Graham and Green. Vic and Bob face plant pots, from £10 each, Rose & Grey.

Stylist’s Note Rethink your artwork to ring the changes with touches of pretty colour and natural motifs. If you’re undecided how or where to hang it – don’t bother. Propping frames on surfaces means you can switch them around whenever you like

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FEATURE ALI ATTENBOROUGH, VANESSA RICHMOND STYLING ALI ATTENBOROUGH ASSISTANT HANNAH CEVIK PHOTOGRAPHS JO HENDERSON

NICKY PHILLIPS, DECORATING EDITOR

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THIS PAGE Farlov sofa, from £495, Ikea. Flat-weave rug, £395, Cox & Cox. Lamp, as before. ON SOFA Yellow velvet cushion, £25, Rockett St George; Fern cushion, £95, Heal’s; cushion made in Botanic Trellis, £42m; cushion made in Fenne Mimosa, £34m, both Sanderson at Style Library; Kismet cushion, £59, Clarissa Hulse; Ciro throw, £95, Cox & Cox. Shallow basket, £95 for two, Cox & Cox. Fern silk cushion, £65, Clarissa Hulse. Panel throw, £75, Mushroom London. Green bottle, £46, Rockett St George. Faux Aloe plant, £19.50; faux yellow willow, £5.50 a stem, Wyld Home. Find a similar painting at Saunders Fine Art.

Cushion review Swap out your winter faux furs and wool-covered cushions for a pristine parade of crisp cotton covers with simple, bold prints that will give your sofa a new lease of life. Keep a basket for throws to hand still, though – the chilly weather’s not over yet!

LOOSE COVER Get a white one made to go over dark upholstery in spring/summer

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Tracy was keen for the new building to look authentic. ‘I didn’t want that new-build look, so all the materials were carefully considered and I sourced things for the interior, trying to get items with character.’

‘We put our heart & soul into our new build’ Tracy and Steve Head demolished a bungalow and replaced it with this beautiful, barn-style property MARCH 2019

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Welcome to my home

Tracy Head, who is co-founder of Vintage Barn Interiors and founder of Little Red Heart, and her husband Steve, a marketing director for a power supply company, live here with their sons Toby, 16, and Max, 13.

THE PROPERTY

A new-build, three-bed barn with an annexe.

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We put our heart and soul into building this place and wouldn’t change a thing

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Take a quick tour...

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iving in a barn conversion was a dream of mine,’ says Tracy Head. ‘I kept a photo of one I had found in a magazine and fallen in love with – it totally inspired me.’ Tracy was living in an Edwardian house in a suburb of Reading with her husband Steve and sons Toby and Max when they decided it was time to move to a barn. ‘We looked throughout the area but there weren’t any around.’ Then the couple came across a Colt timber-framed bungalow that was in a rural location not far away. ‘We fell in love with the area – it was in pretty countryside, but within easy reach of Henley-onThames and trains to London. We came down the track to the house to view it and it felt secluded, as if it was a million miles from anywhere. We loved the bungalow – there was a definite charm about it.’ Tracy and Steve bought the house. ‘Initially we had hoped to renovate it and make it more barn style – we had renovated our Edwardian house so we had some experience. But when we started looking at renovating it, we realised it was very basic and would cost more to renovate than it would to rebuild it.’ So the decision was taken to knock down the house and start again with

Living room

Shiplap walls, painted in Farrow & Ballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Down Pipe to match the exterior, create a great backdrop for Tracyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s built-in-shelving display. A comfy chair from Vintage Barn Interiors has made this a cosy reading corner

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Hallway

A shutter-style mirror from Vintage Barn Interiors boosts light in the hallway, where Tracy has created a display of favourite ﬁnds

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Off-white sofas from Sofa.com are arranged around the corner wood burner. ‘It is lit every evening in winter and makes it so cosy and homely,’ says Tracy. The couple planned a feature wall niche to hold logs

their own design, with the help of an architect. ‘Because we were living here, we knew where the light came in and where we wanted to live and work. For instance, the kitchen was where the family room is now, but there was much more light in the middle of the house, so we swapped them around to get a light-filled kitchen.’ The architect came up with a design for the barn and planning permission went smoothly. ‘We built on the existing footprint,’ says Tracy, ‘and were considerate of our neighbours by building a one-and-a-half storey property rather than two storey. I knew what I wanted – the architect designed the shell and I did the rest. It had been in my head for a long time!’ For example, Tracy found an image of a staircase she liked on Pinterest and the architect designed it with a curved brick wall. The stairs were then made on site by carpenters, who cut the treads to size from pieces of solid oak flooring. The family lived in a three-bedroom annexe, which was built first, for the 20 months it took to build the main barn. ‘We pared everything down and lived simply,’ says Tracy. ‘It was great for bonding considering it was such a small space, but we had to be very organised.’ Tracy employed a project manager and used subcontractors MARCH 2019

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Breakfast bar

Classic painted Shaker units and simple oak bar stools give the kitchen modern-rustic style

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A big, lime-washed, reclaimed-wood coffee table from Vintage Barn Interiors gives the room lived-in character, with antiqued-silver accessories for contrasting polish

when needed, which worked well. ‘The project manager was amazing. I knew what I wanted and sourced things myself, but he sorted out all the technical stuff. The finished house is eco efficient with solar panels and thick insulation. ‘Although it’s very open plan, we’ve been able to keep the heating costs low. We have log burners and love them – they’re really cosy,’ says Tracy. ‘I planned the look at the start of the build so it was cohesive. Everything was decided as soon as we were digging the foundations – even down to the colours of the doors. We had to make a decision about the flooring early on so that gave me the impetus to plan everything.’ Having founded two homeware businesses, when it came to the interior of the property, Tracy had a clear idea of what she wanted to achieve. She teamed industrial elements with painted furniture and several finds from Vintage Barn Interiors, to create a chic modern country look. ‘It’s so cosy in winter but great in summer, too, because it’s south-facing,’ she says. The family have settled into the area now: ‘We love the beautiful countryside and the friendly village community. We’re lucky enough to have an award-winning shop, an excellent pub and a butcher who sells amazing produce.’ ih MARCH 2019

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The dining area has an industrial feel, with metal-framed chairs and a simple trestle-style table. The pared-back island and kitchen units are from DeVol.

IDEAL HOME LOVES…

Country-style dining chairs

1 Farringdon chair, £276 for two, Modish Living 2 Melissa chair, £325, Nordic Mood 3 Ercol Windsor Quaker chair, £495, Furniture Village

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It’s cosy, even though it has open spaces, and, best of all, it’s tranquil and quiet. People say how calm the house feels

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A simple grey and white colour scheme lets the beauty of the beams steal the show. Tracy found the bed at Laura Ashley and dressed it with cushions from Cabbages & Roses

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I love warm greys and find them soothing. I’ve used them to create a rustic look, using easy, hard-wearing materials

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Bathroom

Tracy’s bateau bath, from The Cast Iron Bath Company, gives the space a traditional feel

FEATURE VIVIENNE AYERS, VANESSA RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHS POLLY ELTES PLANS AGENCY SERVICE

In Tracy’s local area… VISIT ‘Henley-on-Thames,

which is particularly lovely in the summer with gorgeous walks by the Thames and the Henley Royal Regatta. There are some great coffee shops and restaurants where we like to meet friends.’

SHOP AT ‘The Vintage Look

(01491 413931, thevintagelook henleyonthames.co.uk) in Henley. A lovely independent

antiques and homeware shop with a huge array of ever-changing stock.’

Henley-on-Thames is great for messing about on the river

GO FOR A MEAL AT

‘The Baskerville (0118 940 3332, thebaskerville.com) in Shiplake. An award-winning family-run pub that serves fantastic food and wine. It has a pretty garden, which is a lovely spot to sip rosé with friends in the summer!’

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Make it work for you TRACY’S CHOICE: BUILDING A HOUSE Has Tracy’s self-build home sparked dreams of your own grand design? These are the basics you need to know…

How do I find a plot? Firstly, decide where you’d like to live then contact local agents and sign up with online plot search portals. It’s also worth driving around to identify any in-fill sites. Also check the local councils for new planning applications – then approach the applicant direct to avoid estate agent fees. And don’t discount plots with properties on them. If they’re unsafe (and not Listed), the planning office should support demolition of the site.

What will it cost? On top of the plot fee, and any resultant legal costs, around £1,500£3,000sq m is a fair guide for self-builders. There are additional costs that could trip you up though. For example, the price of connecting to services depends on how close the plot is to existing supplies.

Who will build it? The most popular route is to commission either an architect or developer to design and build your home. This kind of turnkey solution, which includes planning

permission and design fees, is the quickest, and least stressful, route. Specialist kit house companies often offer a range of packages, depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. It can be as little as making and installing a timber frame, right up to final fix and decorating. Another popular route is to hire a local building firm with site manager, who will work to your drawings.

How can I keep costs low? Project-managing your own build can save around 15-20 per cent of your build costs, but do be sure you have the time, energy and nous to research the best materials, haggle down prices and source and manage trades efficiently. If you have the skills and time available, a completely DIY build is undoubtedly the cheapest, but rarely the fastest route. Keep the design simple and you can achieve a comfortable four-bed home with a footprint of 150sq m for about £150-200,000.

Build your own home to the style you love

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It’s good to have an idea of what you’d like to build and where, but be aware that often the local planning authority dictate house style

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FAE PERKINS, MARKETING MANAGER, POTTON

IDEAL HOME LOVES… KIT HOUSES

TIMBER FRAME A pre made timber frame helped this house get built in just 14 weeks. Denwell 3,283sq ft cottage, guide build cost, £455,000, Scotframe

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GET ON THE LADDER Classic county style aimed at the first time self builder. Caxton 1,740sq ft house, guide build cost, £242,000, Potton

NATURAL CONSTRUCTION 100 per cent tested for harmful substances and allergy friendly. Bowles 1,210sq ft bungalow, guide build cost, £316,000, Baufritz

BEST FOR… FREE ADVICE Potton’s one-day Introduction to Self-Build & Finding Land is one of many free seminars at the company’s Cambridgeshire HQ. FINANCING YOUR BUILD BuildStore explains self-build finance options and includes guides on how self-build mortgages work. Its mortgage brokers can also help secure finance. FINDING A PLOT PlotBrowser.com is a free online search portal that includes links to local authority planning application searches so you can easily check on a plot’s planning status.

FEATURE LINDA CLAYTON

Building your own home is, quite literally, one of the biggest and bravest moves you’ll ever make. Our guide to the basics covers how to get started and what you can expect from your budget.

Take a blank wall… …and turn it into something special – even surprising – with one of these simple display ideas for every space

WALL Dulux Brilliant White matt emulsion, £22 for 10L, B&Q. Jerry dining table, £550, Habitat. Wishbone-style Y chairs, £145 each, Only Home.ON WALL, clockwise from top: Large decorative wall basket, £40, French Connection Home; Inda wall basket, £70, The Basket Room; small decorative wall basket, £25, French Connection Home; Lavumisa basket, £38, Traidcraft; small decorative wall basket, £25, French Connection Home; basket with mustard trim, £12, Traidcraft; Fadziso wall basket, £55, The Basket Room; Large wall basket, £40, French Connection Home. ON TABLE Chidao basket, from £28, The Basket Room. For a similar tapered glass vase, try Rose & Grey. Grey plates, from £12 each; Eucalyptus bowls and side plates, from £10 each, Dansu mugs, from £12 each, all Murmur. LSA Ivalo tray, £85, Amara. Bowl, £33, Helen Harrison at Madebyhandonline.com. ON MANTELPIECE Candlesticks, from £27, Tone Von Krogh Ceramics at Madebyhandonline.com.

Basket art If perfectly spacing frames feels like a faff, go freestyle with a group of woven platters that’ll give a white wall natural texture and warmth

STYLE & DECOR Chair, £185, French Connection Home. Seagrass basket, Bedeck Home. ON WALL Pictures and frames, from top left: Manchester by Hannah Sawtell, £30, Madebyhandonline.com; Damien frame, from £28, Habitat; Yarrow by One Must Dash, £29, Notonthehighstreet.com; Pisa frame, from £18, Habitat; Venus by Deborah Schenck, £120, King & McGaw; Two Girls, £32, Rose & Grey; Le Coq 1918 by Picasso, £100; Work and Back by David Shrigley, £110, both at King & McGaw; Scandi Pear, £65, Barker & Stonehouse; La Cheval by Picasso, £100, King & McGaw; Mari’s Verandah by Uzual Sunday, £35, Habitat; Bastion by Doug Chinnery, £110, King & McGaw; Scandi Apple, £65, Barker & Stonehouse; Dales Hill by Doug Chinnery, £110, King & McGaw.

Hang loose Use simple black frames, but mix black-and-white with colourful prints for an informal and eclectic gallery wall arrangement

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G o with the grain Instead of storing wooden chopping and serving boards, hang them up in a group for a characterful kitchen display

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WALL Teresa’s Green estate emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. ON WALL Chopping boards, clockwise from top: Alvin round chopping board, £30; Abi chopping board, £18, both Habitat; Smaata chopping board, £10, Ikea; Laurie serving board, £25, Habitat; Vinter chopping board, £5, Ikea; Acacia small chopping board, £29; large, £38, both Murmur. ON CUPBOARD Teresa’s Green estate eggshell, £25 for 750ml, Farrow & Ball. Linen napkins, £8.99 each, LinenMe. Grey plates, £12 each, Murmur. Elzora bowls, £8 each; Jar vase, £18, both Habitat. Find a similar chair at eBay.

Working triangle In a small space where you want to get a streamlined, formal look, arrange prints in a tidy triangle

WALL painted in Plummett estate emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Besta shelf units with Laxviken doors, £135 each, Ikea. London Eye Skater framed print, £110; Bankside Tate Modern framed print, £110; both King & McGaw. For similar clock, try House by John Lewis, £6, John Lewis.

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WALLS Dulux Brilliant White matt emulsion, as before. Ribba white 50x50cm frames, £12 each, Ikea. Annika medium rug, £100, Habitat. Curtain made in Midori Blush F1068/04, £33m, Clarke & Clarke. Little Jon large sofa in Beach House Ivory, from £2,119, Sofa Workshop. Kerala coffee table, £219, Barker & Stonehouse. Dylan armchair, £595, Graham and Green. ON COFFEE TABLE Large wall basket (used as a tray), as before. Jars Tourron Jade fruit bowl, £16; Tom Dixon Bump glasses, £55 for two, all Amara. Perle Iridescent Bubble vase, £25, Habitat. Rayat vase in matted pink, £10, Barker & Stonehouse. ON SOFA Cushions, from left: Trinx rectangular cushion, £45, Graham and Green; Spira Sky cushion, £29.95; Spira Line Mustard cushion, £24.50, both Hus & Hem; Trinx square cushion, £45, Graham and Green. Nova herringbone throw, £75, Heal’s. ON ARMCHAIR Brushed stripe cushion, £6, George Home.

Mix prints Choose identical frames, but alternate colour and black-andwhite photos to give your wall a subtle tint

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Beautiful botanicals Metal box shelves for displaying succulents and simple botanical photographs work together for fresh, modern style

WALL Dulux Brilliant White matt emulsion, as before. Amaliah Chevron console table, £425, Graham and Green. ON WALL Clockwise, from top: Metal wall rack set, £79.95, Nordic House; white speckled concrete planter, £20; faux cactus, from £22.50, both Rose & Grey; bowl by Helen Harrison, £33, Madebyhandonline.com; large succulent in cement pot, £14; succulent in face pot, £6, both George Home; Anthracite bud vase, £17.50 for two, Cox & Cox; Saturn; Neptune and Venus framed prints by Deborah Schenck, £120 each, King & McGaw. ON CONSOLE TABLE Rayat vase in matted pink, £10, Barker & Stonehouse. Hammershoi mint vase by Kahler, £65, Heal’s. Grey stoneware plate, £12, Murmur. Buttons vase, £15, Habitat.

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Photo clusters Hang trios of black and white photos in matching frames from thin rope hooked onto a peg rail for an informal look

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For a similar desk lamp try the Club table lamp, £143, Scandinavian Design Center. Finnvard/Linnmon table, £75; Ribba frames in white and black, from £3.95, all Ikea. For similar storage boxes, try Kraft boxes, £8 for three, Dunelm.

‘With this house, we took the lowstress route’ Buying a property that needed little doing to it meant that the Kozinas could focus on the fun part of making their home their own – the decor…

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Living room ‘Dark colour is a wonderful way to make a room feel cosy and homely,’ says Kate. ‘But we’ve been careful to keep ﬂoors and ceilings light to balance it out so the eﬀect isn’t gloomy.’ BUY THE KEY PIECES Walls painted in Maritime marble matt emulsion, £46 for 2.5L, Mylands. Munich sofa, £1,099, Swoon

MIRROR FINISH Helps to maximise light in a darkpainted room

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Welcome to my home THE PROPERTY

A three-bedroom Victorian terrace near Richmond, London.

THE VALUE Bought

in 2016 for £940,000; now valued at around £970,000. Kate Kozina, co-founder of Fine Stems London (finestems.co.uk) lives here with her husband, Gregory, a stockbroker, and daughters, Varvara, six, and Stefania, four.

Take a quick tour...

LIVING AREA DINING AREA

KITCHEN

GROUND FLOOR

BEDROOM

FIRST FLOOR

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ate and Gregory couldn’t believe their luck when a house on one of their favourite streets in their local neighbourhood went on the market within their budget. ‘It was in close proximity to one of the local outstanding primary schools, too, which was at the top of our priority list,’ explains Kate. ‘The house offered the space we needed and the scope to put our own stamp on it without the need for much renovation,’ she says. Structurally, all the couple did was remove the downstairs loo to open up and connect the living, dining and kitchen areas. ‘We knew that an openplan layout would be best for our young family,’ says Kate. ‘We love to host friends and family, too, so linking the spaces was important so we can all be together when one of us is cooking,’ she says. ‘The kitchen was the biggest challenge as we had to work around the existing plumbing in a relatively small space and design something that would flow into the new open-plan area.’ The finished space is divided into two zones: one with the oven and fridge; the other with the sink and storage. When it came to the decor, the couple decided to get expert help and hired interior designer Elena Creswell (elenacreswell.com) to make it work. ‘We wanted to create a modern family home with a cottage feel that suits the age of the property and the area we live in.’ They briefed Elena to come up with a look combining Scandi and modern-country styles. ‘Seeing inspiration boards from Elena helped me to visualise each room,’ says Kate. ‘It was helpful to see how the colours, furniture and texture would work together, so I could understand what the end result would look like.’

Dining area ‘Hanging a trio of pendants gave this part of the open-plan living-dining space a clear purpose,’ says Kate. ‘They’re a beautiful feature and boost light in the middle part of the house.’ BUY THE KEY PIECES Bell pendant in rose, £230, Naken Interiors. Ginestra white pendant, £136.51, First Choice Lighting. Slope pendant in grey, £259, Nuastyle

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Dining area A Scandi-style sideboard provides storage as well as a display space. ‘The gallery wall showcases all of our favourite family memories,’ says Kate. BUY THE KEY PIECES Douglas mango wood sideboard, £549, Swoon. Gold picture frames, 50x50cm, £21.95 each, Desenio, are a similar style

GRID GALLERY Creates a smart, formal feature wall

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HEXAGONAL TILES Make a white splashback more stylish

Kitchen Kate chose a basic Ikea kitchen, but upgraded the look with copper details. ‘I didn’t see the point in splashing out on a designer kitchen when we could get the look we wanted for a fraction of the cost.’ BUY THE KEY PIECES Ringhult kitchen, from £46 for a 60x80cm door, Ikea. Hexagon tiles, £99.95sq m, Walls and Floors

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Kitchen Simple wooden shelves from a local timber yard were put up to make a feature above the sink. ‘We gave them a whitewashed ﬁnish to tie them in with the kitchen units,’ says Kate. BUY THE KEY PIECES Brushed copper round knobs, £11 each, Pushka Home, are similar. Havsen sink, from £115, Ikea

QUIRKY HANDLE Gives a basic kitchen a bespoke finish

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The transition from dark to light in the downstairs decor draws the eye out to the garden

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IDEAL HOME

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Bistro chairs Such a timeless design – this French classic is a smart choice that works in both trad and modern schemes

Dining area ‘I struggled to ﬁnd a dining table that I loved, so in the end I bought this farmhouse-style one and gave the top and the chairs a coat of dark varnish for a more dramatic contrast with the blue-green walls.’ BUY THE KEY PIECES Tradition extending dining table, £659, Maisons du Monde. Gradvis grey vase, £10, Ikea

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Girls’ bedroom Varvara and Stefania share the loft room, which has areas for sleeping, reading and art. Grey walls are easy to update with colourful accessories when the girls want a change. BUY THE KEY PIECES Molte chairs, £12 each, Ikea. Numero 74 canopy, £94, Smallable

HANGING CANOPY ‘A great den for bedtime stories!’ says Kate

MINI DESK CHAIRS Kids can hop on without help

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PICTURE LEDGE For a changing art display

Main bedroom

Bathroom

‘I wanted this space to feel relaxed yet still have personality. The upholstered bed softens the look, along with plenty of textiles, including layered throws, cushions and a statement rug,’ says Kate.

‘The hexagonal tiles add interest without overwhelming this small room with pattern. We’ve used hexagons in the porch and kitchen, too – they’re a subtle link through the house.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Rubens kingsize bed in nickel grey wool mix, £799, Made.com. Mosslanda picture ledge, £9, Ikea

BUY THE KEY PIECES BCT Laurel hexagon tiles, £49.99sq m, Tilers World. Austin II light oak-effect basin drawer unit, 600mm, £249.99, Soak

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

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DON’T MISS THE DETAILS...

FEATURE CASSIE PRYCE, VANESSA RICHMOND STYLING CASSIE PRYCE PHOTOGRAPHS DAVID GILES PLANS AGENCY SERVICE

Clockwise from top left: Kate bought this copper gas pipe from a builder’s merchant to make a utensil rail in the kitchen; brass details stand out against the cool, neutral tiles in the simple bathroom; wooden panelling from B&Q creates a cosy, Scandi-inspired vibe in the porch; designerstyle wall lights from Made.com add a touch of glamour to the main bedroom.

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Make it work for you

KATE’S STYLE: MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL Combining classic pieces with pared-back, contemporary designs creates a timeless, sophisticated simplicity

MINIMALIST DESIGN Annular pendant light, £299, Nest

IDEAL

SMOKY TINT LSA lantern vase, £50, John Lewis & Partners

PERFECT WITH PINK Nomadic Traveller glass vase, £14, Argos

ADD A FUN FIND Smoky glass pineapple sculpture, £39, JD Williams

BOTANICAL GLAM Gold pineapple ornament, £23.99, Maisons du Monde

TIMELESS DESIGN Troket café chairs, £385 for two, La Redoute

FAB FADE Vintage king rug L180xW120cm, £125, French Connection Home

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FRAMELESS STYE Bevelled edge mirror, £18, Dunelm

ADD SOME POLISH Extra large cupid coffee table, £225, Cuckooland

CLASSIC CURVES Bjuran chair, £80, Ikea

INJECT GLAM METALLICS Panatella copper coffee table, £154.99, My Furniture

ANTIQUED EFFECT Heriz Oriental Medallion Blue rug L165x W120cm, £70.99, Carpetright

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING

ELEGANT SHAPE Vintage portrait mirror, £70, Amara

GREAT DEAL

HANG A TRIO Hattermorn pendant, £110, Pooky

40 Easy style updates

From best buys and clever tricks to mini decor projects… this is our roundup of the simplest, quickest ways to make your bathroom more beautiful now

Embrace a pop of colour

Be bold in a bathroom and choose wall tiles in a vibrant hue to bring energy into the room. Use a fresh white grout for contrast and keep ﬂooring to a neutral or monochrome design to allow the walls to really shout. Speculo lagoon tiles, £130sq m; Mendel mosaic tiles, £144.33sq m, both Topps Tiles

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Plump for a rusticstyle plinth

Upgrade your washstand to a piece with a bit more character, like this chunky wooden one. Ask your builder to make a simple timber frame, or upcycle an old table or sideboard, setting your basin on top.

SHINE UP YOUR HARDWARE

Refresh your bathroom by swapping limescale-covered taps and shower heads for smart new brushed brass or copper ones. Or give existing ones a good goingover with a limescale remover. MPRO 300mm shower head in brushed brass, £299, Crosswater

REVIVE TIRED GROUTING If dirty grout is getting you down, update it. If you have a white metro-tiled wall, try a black or grey grout – not only will it seriously ramp up the style stakes, but it’s also much easier to keep looking clean. Hawthorn white tiles, £34.60sq m, Laura Ashley range, British Ceramic Tile

CHOOSE A SUBTLE SHIMMER

Add glam to an all-white bathroom with tiles that catch the light to reveal a subtle pattern. Pair with white marble ﬂoor tiles and splashes of green.

Soap dispenser, £10; soap dish, £7; tumbler, £8, all Nordic collection, Debenhams

REFRESH YOUR BATHROOM ACCESSORIES

A few new accessories can give your bathroom a brand-new feel, and they don’t have to cost a fortune either. Dispense some own-brand hand soap into a smart pump bottle, turn a pretty candle jar into a toothbrush holder or treat your bathroom to a whole new matching set for a cohesive look. MARCH 2019

WOW WITH WINDOW FILM Cheaper and easier to install than shutters, window film can simply be cut to size and applied to glass in seconds.

STYLE UP YOUR WALL STORAGE

Display lotions and potions on open shelving. Fill glass jars with cotton wool pads, display a candle or two and add a faux plant. Wire shelf unit, £45, The Farthing

Fake a smart wood ﬂoor

Wooden ﬂooring in a bathroom isn’t always suitable but there’s no doubt it looks the part. These wood-look porcelain tiles evoke the raw timber ﬂooring look, but have more durability and can easily be paired with patterned tiles. Lily Pad blush rose pattern encaustic tiles, £3.96 each, Ca’Pietra

Pick a simple countertop basin

An elegant yet sleek countertop basin makes a statement and frees up surface space. Go for an oval or round shape, and wallmounted taps for easier cleaning.

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CHUCK OUT TIRED TOWELS A quick way to add colour or pattern to your bathroom is to treat yourself to a brand new set of towels. If you decide to mix and match patterns, be sure to stick to the same colour palette for cohesion.

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HIDE AWAY EXTRA LOO ROLL

Baskets are storage saviours in all rooms, but most of all in the bathroom. Place one by the loo and ﬁll with extra toilet roll so you (and your guests) are never caught short. Savannah large basket, £35, Debenhams Soho black wet room screen, from £709.99, Impey Showers

Add a Crittall style screen

Give a bathroom urban edge with the industrial lines of a Crittallstyle shower screen. The grid design frames the area and has a more modern feel than plain glass.

GET THE EASY GREEN LOOK Adding a cluster of house plants to your bathroom is an easy way to freshen it up. If you’re not green-fingered, a few faux plants are an easy way to get the look.

Mora ash tiles, £49.93sq m; Berkeley charcoal tiles, £67.95sq m, both Topps Tiles

Go dark underfoot

Create a dramatic contrast in your bathroom by choosing dark ﬂooring, while keeping the suite to a simple white design. It will give a luxurious, hotel-style feel to your scheme and make the room feel cosier, especially after dark.

The Kura in Key Stone mini laying pattern, £70sq m, Signature Collection, Amtico

Try a timeless geo tile

Showcase geo-patterned tiles on both walls and floors in mono and blush hues for a modern feel. Choose a modern, angular basin and bath, team with black taps and fittings, and arrange plenty of planters filled with steam-loving tropical plants.

Illusion blush matt tiles, £32.85sq m, British Ceramic Tile

Velvet tray HANG A HANDY WALL MIRROR wall mirror, £35, Oliver If space in your bathroom is Bonas tight, mirrors will make it seem larger. Hang it opposite the window and don’t be afraid to go big. A helpful shelf will keep jewellery safe as you shower.

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Be bold with wallpaper

Cheaper than tiling, wallpapering your bathroom can add stunning colour and pattern and take plain white tiles to a new level. Avoid papering directly behind a bath or basin and try sealing the paper with a matt decorator’s varnish.

TILE A BOLD SPLASHBACK

Statement tiles behind a basin will provide an eye-catching splashback that won’t cost much or take long. If your bathroom is plain, choose a patterned option to add interest.

LAY A VINYL FLOOR

Bored of your plain white bathroom? Jazz it up with a patterned floor. Vinyl is super affordable (you can easily find designs for less than £10m) and simple to fit yourself.

Hartley white brick tiles, £67.33sq m, Topps Tiles

PLAY WITH TILE SHAPES

Mixing up metro, brick and square tiles in the same colourway will create a cohesive look with plenty of interest. Try white brick tiles for a reﬁned, industrial look.

DISCOVER DIGITAL For a sexy, streamlined look, rid yourself of shower knobs and dials and go for a digitally controlled one. You can even put a time limit on showers so your family doesn’t use all the hot water. MARCH 2019

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System 1200mm mirror, £475, Roper Rhodes

Light up your mirror

Add some atmosphere with an illuminated mirror. With dimmable light levels to suit your mood or the time of day, they are a great choice if wall lighting isn’t an option in your bathroom.

TRY A SIMPLE TOWEL RAIL

Keep towels handy, ready for jumping out of the shower, with a bamboo towel rail that doubles as a chair. Great for sitting little ones on to dry them after bath time, it also has a shelf for storing your bathroom scales.

Ragrund towel rack chair, £35, Ikea

GIVE A VANITY UNIT A NEW LOOK Your vanity cupboard doors will benefit from a new lick of paint, especially if they’re covered in little ones’ handprints.

Lily Pad Eden pattern encaustic tiles, £3.96 each, Ca’Pietra

Tortora gloss tiles, £39.74sq m, The London Tile Co

Indulge in a classic copper tub

A deep, freestanding copper bath will lend a boutique-hotel look to your home. If your budget is tight, why not upgrade your existing freestanding bath by giving it a metallic makeover with spray paint.

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ADD A BOHEMIAN BATH MAT

Throw out your threadbare, soggy bath mat and upgrade to something more luxurious. This eye-catching design could be mistaken for an exotic rug and will transform a lacklustre bathroom in an instant. Anthropologie Raja bath mat, £44, John Lewis

UPGRADE YOUR LIGHTING

New light ﬁttings or a couple of extra spotlights will give your bathroom a new look. If natural light is lacking, use mirrors to boost what light there is and go for warm white bulbs.

Extend the walls to the ﬂoor

For a slick, cohesive look, go for tiles that can be extended from the walls to the ﬂoor to create a stylish cocoon. Oversized tiles with minimal grout lines between each work best, so the look remains neat and streamlined.

BOOST BATHROOM CUPBOARDS Adding pull-out shelving to deep bathroom cabinets will keep cleaning products in order and ready to use, and will stop you having to dig around in the dark.

Archivo crochet tiles, £96sq m; Archivo plain tiles, £84.48sq m, both Topps Tiles

Blend patterns

Choose wall tiles with a strong pattern, then mix them with a few plain designs to avoid a busy look. Pair with oldgold hardware and a stoneware basin for a smart yet rustic feel.

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Up the glamour with gold

Add glam to a simple white suite with touches of gold. Gold metro tiles used as a trim to the tiled wall below make a real statement and gold hardware adds to the hotel-like look.

TAP INTO BLACK

Swap out traditional chrome for an ultramodern matt black mixer tap for your basin instead. It will instantly give your bathroom a smart, industrial feel and, as a trend, this one isn’t going anywhere soon. MB01 matt black mixer tap, £199, Meir

Wall-hung vanity unit in Graphite, £520, Heritage Bathrooms

REPLACE AN OLD SHOWER CURTAIN It quickly gets mouldy and stained, so pop your shower curtain in the wash regularly. Look out for new patterns and designs at H&M Home and George Home.

ADD A TOWEL RAD WITH A TRAD TWIST

A chrome or white heated towel radiator might be the most contemporary option for a bathroom, but going for a more classic design of polished brass, will turn even a plain white bathroom into something more luxurious in an instant. Choose towels with a jacquard print to really ﬁnish oﬀ the heritage look.

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Kora 4 polished brass electric towel radiator, £1,248, Castrads

FIX UP A WALL HUNG VANITY UNIT

Floating ﬁttings visually maximise space, as more ﬂoor can be seen and also makes cleaning a breeze. Use the area beneath to store toiletries in pretty baskets.

STYLE & DECOR Enjoy soft white roller blinds, from £68sq m, Blinds 2 Go

Raised planters make a great home for greenery in a bathroom, as they won’t look odd on the ﬂoor. Alternatively, suspend plants from the ceiling in macramé hangers.

Pick a practical blind

These clever blinds allow you to control light and privacy levels in your bathroom. They have two layers of fabric that you can line up to create a voile, a solid roller or something in between.

POP IN A COLOURFUL PLANTER

Max out on luxe ﬁnishes

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For a scheme that shouts opulence, go for hi-gloss tiles in shades of teal and aquamarine, paired with a gold tile edging. A pop of pink, mono chequerboard ﬂoor tiles and brass accessories complete the look, for a bold bathroom with the wow factor.

USE PATTERN CLEVERLY

Even smaller spaces can take some pattern, like this chevron-tiled wall which oﬀsets the plain ﬂooring and simple suite. Keep colours to a minimum and use oversized mirrors.

Lampas peacock and moonlight tiles, £59.96sq m; Ruzzini tiles, £69.36sq m, all Topps Tiles

THE BIG QUESTION

Should kids be allowed TVs in their bedrooms? Do kids have the right to relax and unwind any way that works for them, or should TVs be banished? Two mums argue their case…

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Kids need the freedom to relax

Bedrooms should be for sleep, not screens

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Stacey MacNaught, 33, lives with her husband, Michael and their two sons, Oliver, three, and Ethan, two, in a three-bed semi in Oldham. She works as a freelance SEO consultant. ‘I strongly believe that children should be entitled to their own space in which to wind down and relax. And, let’s face it, watching TV is one of the main ways in which kids do that. So, while they’re both a little young at the moment, it’s inevitable that Oliver and Ethan will want their own TVs in their bedrooms before too long – and I won’t stand in their way. Of course, there are legitimate concerns about children having too much screen time or watching inappropriate programmes. But technology can take care of the monitoring for us nowadays. You can use parental-control filters to block certain channels and shows, and set viewing limits or a switch-off time. It’s much easier, and less confrontational, to lay down some rules from the outset, rather than sticking your head around the door to police what they’re watching every five minutes. We normally have an hour’s downtime before Oliver goes to bed, and he now often asks if he can play in his bedroom instead of staying in the sitting room with us. As the boys grow older, they’ll want to watch TV or play computer games with their friends. We won’t all want to watch the same thing at the same time, so it makes perfect sense for them to have screens of their own.’

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Emily Davidson, 44, lives in a four-bed semi in Norwich with her partner Dan and their three children, Noah, nine, Eli, seven, and Eve, four. She’s currently a full-time mum. ‘Allowing children to have TVs in their bedrooms puts too much temptation in their way. That said, our kids have never asked for their own TVs and I don’t think it would even have occurred to them, partly because Dan and I don’t have a TV in our bedroom, either. In fact, we try to keep all kinds of LED screens out of the bedrooms, simply because they interfere with sleep quality. We all lead busy lives and need our slumber, after all, so the kids tend to wind down with a bedtime story or a comic. That’s not to say we don’t all love watching TV, and one of the unexpected pleasures of parenthood has been watching it together as a family. If everyone goes off to watch TV in different rooms, you lose that shared experience. But, I must admit, we’ve taken to hiding the remote controls, so they don’t wander into the sitting room and mindlessly turn on the TV. Once it’s on, it’s hard to switch it off. Given the chance, any one of us could spend 24 hours a day sitting in front of the small screen. There’s so much choice and so much temptation nowadays. Not allowing screens in bedrooms is one way to address that, and to encourage our kids to amuse themselves and to develop other interests and social skills – as well as have a good night’s sleep.’

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‘We tamed our chaotic kitchen!’ Isobel and Mark Spandler reorganised the layout of their kitchen to gain storage and a more spacious feel

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BEFORE

PEG RAIL Not just for halls – they’re handy for your kitchen utensils, too

Welcome to my home Isobel Spandler lives here with her husband Mark and their children, Jasper, 15, and Anna, 10.

THE PROPERTY

A three-bedroom semi-detached 1880s farm worker’s cottage in Wiltshire, bought in May 2008.

WHAT IT COST

‘Units had been crammed into the room, which resulted in a mishmash,’ says Isobel. The couple put up a wall between the kitchen and adjoining utility so they could put a long peninsula against it, adding tons of cupboard space. Spray painted Shaker-style front-framed 600mm cabinet, £580; honed Carrara marble worktop, £580lin m, both Lacy-Hulbert Interiors

Units...................£21,000 Worktops.............£3,200 Sink..........................£300 Tap...........................£800 Appliances...........£3,910 Lighting...................£405 Flooring...................£869 TOTAL...............£30,484

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HOW ISOBEL AND MARK DID IT ‘We painted the existing units soon after moving in, but it wasn’t a long-term solution. Everything was falling apart and one unit jutted out, so you had to walk around it. It looked horrible and made the space disjointed. There was so little storage, I had to buy a dresser to put in the room next door. I really wanted an island with a breakfast bar, even though the floor space was limited.

BUILT-IN RACK A clever way to fill in unused height or width

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We hired a kitchen designer, who designed a better layout. An island wasn’t possible, but building the partition wall meant we could have a peninsula unit. We began the extension in the August and it was finished by Christmas. We worked to a £30,000 budget, spending most of that on the cabinets but saved on fixtures and fittings. The quality is great and it’s such a joy to use.’

BELOW ‘There’s no window at the end of the kitchen, so it was important to boost light,’ says Isobel, who kept the scheme pale, with touches of oak for warmth, tying in with the original beams. Traditional-style units with marble worktops give a classic but modern look. Walls painted in Wood Ash intelligent matt emulsion, £48.50 for 2.5L, Little Greene. Bumble stools, £280 a pair, Loaf.

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FEATURE CAROLINE FOSTER, VANESSA RICHMOND STYLING DILLY ORME PHOTOGRAPHS DAVID PARMITER

Larder cupboards They use the full height of your space, so you can pack a lot of dry goods into a relatively small footprint.

ABOVE What would have been wasted inches at the end of the run of units has been turned into slim, clever storage for tall bottles with handy slide-out shelves. Concept Chateau ceramic floor tiles, £50sq m, Artisans of Devizes

LEFT A pivoting interior shelving system makes every inch of the corner cabinet accessible, for plenty of pan storage. Ceramic Cisterna C60 ceramic sink, £330, Villeroy and Boch. Phoenix three-inone hot water tap, £800, Perrin and Rowe

ABOVE A contemporary wood burner heats the space and gives it a modern rustic feeling. Similar stove, Woolly Mammoth 7 XL woodburner, £1,299.99, Direct Stoves. Similar bucket, Wildon Home steel log carrier in cream, £9.99, Wayfair

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

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Considered and careful positioning of the units has created a feeling of space and balance in our previously awkwardshaped kitchen

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Make it work for you ISOBEL’S CHOICE: MARBLE WORKTOPS Nothing adds luxury to a kitchen like a cool, beautiful marble worktop (or a fabulous fake!) Classic white marble is one of the most popular choices for worktops. Just scroll through Pinterest and you’ll see shot after shot of gleaming white marble surfaces showcased in every style of kitchen, from traditional to uber modern.

sanding the surface to give a soft, matte finish, which won’t show scratches so easily, but is more susceptible to staining, as the pores are more exposed. Polished marble has a reflective, glossy surface which is less likely to stain, but will scratch more easily.

Why should I choose it? Marble has a luminosity, brightness and smoothness that sets it apart from other natural stones. A metamorphic rock, formed when sediment crystallises under heat or pressure to form hard rock, marble is a form of limestone. Marble is a poor conductor of heat, meaning it stays cool to the touch, so pastry chefs love it, as the cool surface is great for working dough.

Are there any drawbacks? The porosity of marble means it’s susceptible to staining, with red wine and oil most difficult to get out. Products like Lithofin can make marble more resistant to oil and water but won’t completely seal it. It’s also easily damaged by acidic liquids, which leave a dull, pitted surface. And as marble is soft, it is prone to scratches.

Q FEATURE LISA FAZZANI PHOTOGRAPH DAVID PARMITER

What about finishes? When it comes to worktops, there are two main types. Honed marble, which is created by

Is it expensive? Carrara marble is one of the more readily available worktop materials and one of the least expensive. Expect to pay more for rare, luxurious varieties such as Calacatta or Statuario.

How do I look after it? Marble worktops should be sealed when installed and then every six months or so, although spills should be wiped up straight away, especially anything acidic. Clean using hot soapy water and a soft cloth, buffing dry to avoid water marks. Go for a pH neutral cleaner like Lakeland’s Daily Granite & Marble Surface Cleaner spray, £8.99 for 946ml.

White marble lends a luminous look to a kitchen

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A beautiful natural material, marble comes in an infinite range of colours, markings and veinings. No piece is the same as the next GARY WALTERS, STONE AGE

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IDEAL HOME LOVES… MARBLE LOOKALIKES

SET AND MATCH Also comes in elegant matching upstands. Marble Veneto worktop, £90 for 3m, B&Q

DURABLE DESIGN A satin finish laminate at a great price. Ekbacken worktop, £50 for 246cm, Ikea

FINE DETAIL Pronounced veining looks realistic. Turin worktop, £90 for 3m, Bushboard

GO GREY A soft milky grey with feathery veining. Marble Swirl worktop, £89 for 3m, Homebase

BEST FOR… WIDE RANGE Marble Workshop prides itself on its extensive range. View what’s in stock online or drop in to the showroom. EXPERT KNOWLEDGE Stone Age can offer help and advice when choosing a marble and skilled masons who can produce a bespoke worktop for you. EXOTIC VARIETIES Gerald Culliford imports marble from around the world and, if you’re after a particular type of marble, can help identify and source it.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The kitchen is so light, it feels like a different houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; It was such a dark and chilly room, the Marlowes resolved to do more than just replace the units when their kitchen started looking shabby

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BE F OR E

Welcome to my home Evelyn Marlowe lives here with her husband Tom and their sons, Luke, six and Benjamin, three.

THE PROPERTY

A five-bed Victorian semi in Hammersmith, London, which the couple bought in 2011.

Love EVELYN’S STYLE?

WHAT IT COST

Turn to page 121 to shop the look

CURVED CABINETS Soften all the straight lines in this long, narrow room The couple took down a wall between the kitchen and the rarely used dining room at the front of the house, and added a conservatory at the back, flooding this space with warmth and light. Kitchen units, from £670 for a 600mm unit, Point 5 Kitchens. Engineered quartz worktop, £380 lin m, Luna Stone

Bespoke cabinets and worktops............£37,000 Appliances (excluding fridge)..................£2,944 Belfast sink...............£174 Tap...........................£275 Boiling water tap....£700 Tiles.........................£500 Flooring...............£6,000 Dining furniture...£4,500 Paint.........................£900 Lighting.................£1,400 TOTAL...............£54,393

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It’s just what we needed – a warm, light and comfortable kitchen where we can sit and eat together

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ROW OF LIGHTS Highlights the space-dividing peninsula

HOW EVELYN AND TOM DID IT ‘The dining room was never used and we knew that if we knocked down the dividing wall we’d have to replace the flooring in both rooms. The kitchen units were worn and poor quality, so everything culminated in a decision to remodel the entire space. We wanted a warm, light and comfortable place where we could sit down and eat together. We felt out of our depth, so asked an interior designer, Maya Wilson (mayawilsoninteriors.co.uk), for advice. The kitchen was made bespoke and the units arrived ready painted. The same company also made the dresser to fit the old fireplace in the dining area. The building work and installation cost £21,000 and took 12 weeks. We ‘camped’ upstairs with a hotplate and microwave, but the timing was critical, as we needed it done before the arrival of our second child! We’re delighted with the end result – it’s fabulous!’

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The dark blue units work, now that the space is so bright. By arranging them in an L shape, they define the borders of the kitchen area and make it appear more spacious. ‘It was a bold choice, but I’m glad I went for it,’ says Evelyn. Metro tiles £19.50sq m, Topps Tiles. Juniper Ash and Slaked Lime Mid intelligent eggshell, both £62 for 2.5L, Little Greene

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FEATURE ALEXANDRA PRATT, VANESSA RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHS MARC WILSON STYLING DILLY ORME

The dining table is no longer shut away in a separate room. ‘It’s great being able to just pass plates over the breakfast bar,’ says Evelyn. A dresser was designed to fit into the old fireplace. Thornton; Bellingham; Boathouse; Cowley and Leiston pendants, from £74 each, all Jim Lawrence.

WHAT I'VE LEARNED

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We didn’t appreciate the amount of our time the project would take up. There was a very intense period when we spent every evening making decisions on everything from knobs to architraves

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RUSTIC APPEAL

Butler pendant light in antique brass, £79.90, Jim Lawrence

SHINE BRIGHT

Foto pendant light in brass colour, £22, Ikea

WHERE TO BUY 1 Framed Spotty Fish print, £24.95, Graham and Green 2 Moda kitchen dining chair, £75, Cult Furniture 3 Festival Folk jug, £21.99, Katie Alice 4 Bevelled brick white gloss wall tile, £9.95sq m, Walls and Floors 5 De’Longhi Distinta Flair four slice toaster, £124.99, Lakeland 6 Miami extending oak-effect dining table, £249, Argos 7 Oriental bamboo pestle and mortar, £14.50, Sainsbury’s Home MARCH 2019

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‘I smile every time I walk in to my en suite’ Annie Oatley turned a functional but bland bathroom into a space to enjoy using every day

Welcome to my home

Annie Oatley lives here.

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A four-bedroom terrace built in 2002, in West Sussex.

Paint............................£130 TOTAL...................£5,290

WHAT IT COST

All the small, space-saving changes really added up to make the room seem so much bigger

Shower area................£1,964 Basin area...................£1,606 Loo..................................£304 Tiles..................................£771 Panelling...........................£37 Towel rail........................£478

ANNIE’S STYLE?

Turn to page 125 to shop the look

BEFORE

THE PROPERTY

Love

“

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BATHROOM PROJECT SLIDING DOORS More streamlined than concertina style in a small bathroom

A fixed showerhead is drenching, while a hand-held is great for cleaning the enclosure. Luxury showerhead, arm, thermo valve control and hand shower set, £770, Pura Bathrooms

HOW ANNIE DID IT

Annie didn’t change the layout, as it made sense as it was, but by choosing streamlined fittings and storage and a clever colour scheme, she’s made it more modern and less cluttered. Shower doors, £629; Truestone tray, £565, both Merlyn. Wood white beige floor tiles, £45.50sq m, Boyden Tiles and Bathrooms

‘I bought my home as a new build and the bathroom, though functional, was never a style I would have chosen for myself. I asked several companies to submit plans, but it was Rosie Proto’s of The Brighton Bathroom Company that impressed me the most. I gave her a budget to work to and she stuck to it. There were no structural or layout changes, which kept the costs down. I wanted the colour scheme to work with my bedroom and Rosie suggested a yellow patterned tile to create an accent wall, which I love as it really draws the eye. In a small space, colour gives it soul, but you have to choose tones that complement rather than contrast with each other. The installation cost £7,528 and the project took four weeks to complete. It’s now a calm, relaxing space I love spending time in, rather than just a purely functional shower room.’ MARCH 2019

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CLASSIC PANELLING Gives a new-build home a sense of heritage and character

RIGHT A wall-mounted tap frees up space around the basin as it can be positioned close to the wall. ‘I chose a minimalist design to not distract the eye from the pretty vanity unit,’ says Annie. Unique basin, £375.50, Sanipex. Wall-mounted basin filler, £134, Crosswater

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

“

In a small space like my en suite, a statement tiled wall encourages you to focus on the feature in front of you, not the size of the room

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FEATURE CAROLINE FOSTER, VANESSA RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHS DAVID PARMITER

ABOVE ‘The slim washstand was a real game changer. It inspired the look of the whole room – traditional with a modern twist.’ Vanity unit in Smoked Trout, £1,096, Shaws of Darwen. Trafalgar radiator, £478, Burlington Bathrooms. Shelf, £19.94, Victorian Plumbing

ABOVE Niches for storage and display make use of unusable space beneath the sloping eaves. Classic white satin tiles, £23.25sq m, Walls and Floors. Ladakhi Ocre tiles, £65.80sq m, Vives

BATHROOM PROJECT

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CHIC CHROME Grohe Essence wall mounted mixer tap, £119.95, Victorian Plumbing

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SMOOTH LINES Cooke & Lewis Nessa countertop basin, £62, B&Q

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RUSTIC EFFECT Courchevel bleached oak effect ﬂoor tile, £46sq m, The Baked Tile Company

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CLASSIC SHADES Vienna three drawer chest, £189, Dunelm

FINER FINISH Jannah oak effect ﬂoor tile, £29.95 sq m, Walls and Floors

NATURAL MATERIAL Bamboo duck board, £12, Argos MARCH 2019

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We gave our chalet bungalow New England styleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sophie and Matthew Wiltshire updated a Seventies property, adding lots of space and giving it a modern face-lift

The couple extended to the side and rear, replacing the old conservatory and windows, and had wooden cladding fitted

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BEFORE & AFTER

B E FOR E

The Seventies house looked dated and had poky bedrooms upstairs

Welcome to our home Sophie Wiltshire lives here with her husband Matthew and their two sons. THE PROPERTY A three-bed detached property in Surrey.

IDEAL HOME

loves

Raised decking Creates a level area that’ll extend the living space into the garden for entertaining and eating alfresco

THE VALUE Bought for £997,700 in 2014 and now worth £1.6million. WHAT IT COST Building work......£123,858 Kitchen..................£32,125 Bathroom................£8,594 Electrics..................£8,550 Plumbing...............£19,839 Decorating...............£7,412 Cladding..................£5,991 Roof........................£10,709 Fixtures, decor and fittings...................£92,479 TOTAL............£309,557

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We were going to knock it down and rebuild, but we fell in love with it!

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Take a quick tour... LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN-DINER

MEDIA ROOM

ENTRANCE HALL

GROUND FLOOR

BEDROOM

BEDROOM BEDROOM

FIRST FLOOR

hen Sophie and Matthew Wiltshire wanted to move from London to Surrey four years ago, they took a chance on a run-down house. ‘Weybridge was really different, but it’s so nice around here, hardly anyone leaves,’ says Sophie. ‘When we first saw the house, I walked down the stairs and it felt like I’d come home.’

Knocking down the old-fashioned round conservatory gave the family space for this big kitchen-diner which opens onto the garden

and the family lived there for more than two and a half years before they decided to start work on it. The upstairs space had become inadequate, with the main bedroom particularly tight. The front door was at the side of the house, which the couple disliked, and the old conservatory tacked onto the poky kitchen was freezing in winter and stuffy in summer. They took their ideas to an architect, who did technical drawings and enlisted the help of a builder recommended to them by friends. THE NEW SPACE The conservatory was removed and

replaced with a two-storey extension to create space for a kitchen-diner, utility room and living areas. ‘We also have space in the loft for another bedroom,’ Sophie says. The project took just six months. ‘We were so lucky to find a house eight doors away to rent during the work, but when we returned, the house had been transformed. I love the look of the timber cladding – it’s exactly what I wanted. And, with the river at the end of the garden, it feels like we live in the country, even though it’s a town.’

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FEATURE IFEOLUWA ADEDJI PHOTOGRAPHS FRASER MARR PLANS AGENCY SERVICE

MAKING PLANS It was a property they could grow into

BEFORE & AFTER

Dormer windows add headroom

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT…

Dormer windows

Jo Edwards at Edwards Rensen Architects has the lowdown

THEY CREATE HEIGHT A dormer is a vertical window with its own roof. They offer a great opportunity to achieve headroom where it might otherwise be limited.

LEFT The couple gave their new kitchen a moderncountry look that fits with the property’s rustic-style exterior

THEY CAN BOOST LOFT SPACE A dormer loft conversion can be an ideal solution to a two storey extension if you can’t get planning permission.

RIGHT The garden extends right down to the River Borne, with another decking area so that the family can hang out riverside

DESIGN MATTERS There are lots of styles of dormer but the key is good detailed design, quality materials and a good builder.

WHAT WE’VE LEARNED

“

The house was off mains and we didn’t realise how long it would take and how much work would be involved to get connected to a mains gas supply. That had a knock-on effect on our already tight schedule

”

POSITIONING IS KEY Planners require dormers to be lower than the existing roof ridge. To make traditional looking dormers, you may need to place them slightly lower than halfway down the roof.

THEY CAN IMPACT THE INTERIOR LAYOUT Planners often require them to be set in from the walls, which can make stair positioning tricky, so careful design is crucial.

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BEFORE & AFTER

BE FOR E

‘We turned our bungalow into a family home’ The Heys supersized a small bungalow by extending it upwards and outwards to gain the space they needed

AFTER

A rear garage was demolished and the ground ﬂoor extended sideways

ono and Maria Hey bought a two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow in 2015 with the aim of increasing the living space to accommodate their young sons. They created two new bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor as well as adding a side extension. SPOTTING POTENTIAL

‘We’d been renting a flat in Twickenham but wanted to find an affordable family house with a garden,’ says Jono. ‘We saw a bungalow for sale in the next street. All the rooms were on the ground floor, but it had a large loft and a wide plot with huge potential.

A hip-to-gable loft conversion adds a storey, matching the next door neighbour’s property

CLEVER DESIGN

‘We were looking for an all-in-one design and build service. We chose to work with Plus Rooms,’ explains Jono. ‘They built a large dormer and installed a staircase, which is illuminated by a window over the landing. Demolishing the garage and building a side extension gave us the open-plan space we wanted.

Welcome to our home THE PROPERTY

A four-bedroom Fifties semi in Twickenham.

THE VALUE

Bought for £665,000 in 2015 and now worth more than £950,000.

EIGHTEEN-WEEK MAKEOVER

‘It was a huge project but it’s the home we wanted with a transformed rear garden. It’s unrecognisable from the original bungalow and we now have all the space we need.’

Jono and Maria Hey live here with their two sons, Lewis, six, and Thomas, four.

WHAT IT COST

Building work and materials.......£156,000 Kitchen............£16,000

Doors and windows ......................... £21,600 Bathroom..........£4,400 TOTAL...........£198,000

It’s ideal for a “young family now. Adding so much space and light has given this old house a new lease of life

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BEFORE & AFTER

French doors with a Juliet balcony were installed in the new ﬁrst-ﬂoor guest bedroom ‘The aluminium bifold doors and 3m skylight bring in masses of natural light,’ says Jono

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT…

Balconies James Bernard, director of Plus Rooms has the lowdown…

THEY MIGHT REQUIRE PERMISSION Most balconies or platforms higher than 300mm need it, but Juliet balconies are allowed under permitted development.

POSITIONING IS CRUCIAL A balcony doesn’t need to be south facing – it’s possible to build onto the east or even the north to enjoy the view. Be aware that a new balcony shouldn’t cut off light from the ﬂoor below.

SIZE CAN VARY Some balconies may be just large enough for a single chair, others might extend around a building – size is usually only restricted by supports.

Oak was laid over underﬂoor heating and a simple white kitchen was ﬁtted

WHAT WE’VE LEARNED

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We had to zone different areas in the big, open-plan kitchendiner with furniture. The island and our colourful Ikea storage bench divide the space and make it feel more homely

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PRIVACY IS AN ISSUE Glass is the obvious choice for balcony balustrades, to avoid obstructing the view or cutting out light, but if the new balcony overlooks a neighbour, you may be required to add a privacy screen.

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Genius problem solvers FOR A SMOOTH-RUNNING LIFE Our pick of the latest home innovations, solutions and stuff you never knew you needed… Malvern Mink large wardrobe with sliding door (H195xW180xD59cm), £999, The Cotswold Company

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Go for storage with sliding doors Barely have space to move in your bedroom, but have lots of clothes that need a home? Try a wardrobe with a sliding door. This piece from The Cotswold Company features a rail on one side, together with five drawers and a half-height wardrobe above with removable shelves, so you can fit in plenty of outfits without feeling crammed into your own room.

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TRINKET HOLDER Pop pendants and bracelets inside and use the lipped lid for your rings. Green speckled ceramic pot, £12, Debenhams

TEA OR COFFEE KEEPER Fill this bright orange kitchen canister with tea or coffee. Pasqual glossy orange storage jar, £20, Habitat

Help young children to tidy up after themselves Ikea’s Fritids/Stuva toy storage drawer with wheels, £50, is specially designed so that smaller kids can open and close it easily, encouraging them to tidy up after playtime

TREATS JAR Measuring 21cm high, this roomy container is ideal for your secret stash of chocs.

Store your loo rolls more stylishly

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We love the relaxed style of these hemp baskets and they have room to hold quite a few rolls. Simply hang one from a hook on the wall. Mira storage basket, from £36, The Little House Shop

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Tikka ceramic storage pot, £36, Oliver Bonas

Streamline your sleeping area with this wall shelf, which frees up room underneath for slippers or a stack of books. Bedside shelf in iron, £77, Tine K Home

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Invest in a bed with hidden storage If you love a wooden bed but need extra storage, consider Loaf’s gorgeous Kanoodle bed. Available in double, king and super king, the bed is made from solid ash and features a rather smart fold-down storage flap in the base where you can keep all your extra bedding, out-of-season clothes, future Christmas presents… whatever! Kanoodle bed, from £945 for a double, Loaf

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Corral that junk mail George Home’s wire letter rack, £8, is ideal for takeaway menus, etc, until you get a mo to check it all Find a home for a skinny locker Under the stairs, in the utility or office, teens’ rooms… these slim metal lockers have a multitude of uses. Plus, they’re available in six shades, so you can add a splash of colour, too. Inside, there’s a removable rail and four adjustable shelves. The Skinny, £199, Mustard

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Love this two-inone lamp and side table Build your own bespoke solution (without spending a fortune) Create your own shelving unit with the super-clever modular range from Morfus. Made from interlocking FSC birch plywood, you can choose the width and height of shelves, even adding doors, drawers or boxes in up to nine colourways and a variety of sizes. All parts come with a 10-year guarantee. Benji 3.2 stepped interlocking storage system, from £1,125, Morfus

This clever floor lamp features two shelves at just the right height to hold your cup of tea, book and the remote control (as well as some stylish accessories, obvs). Perfect for a tight corner! Online only. Plant stand floor lamp, £125, Dunelm

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Scout RX2, £700, Miele Miele’s new robot cleaner has a powerful motor for such a small appliance (H8.5x Dia35.4cm) and thanks to the large sweeper arms it can collect more dust, pushing it in front of the brush bar for efficiency. Combined with app-control, 60-minute battery life, seven sensors and two cameras, it can map out your house with ease.

KGN39VW35G Freestanding fridge freezer, £499, Bosch With an understated but exceptional design and an A++ energy rating, this generous 279L-capacity fridge and 87L-capacity freezer (H203xW60xD66cm) will keep your food in optimal condition thanks to two 0°C fridge drawers and totally frost-free freezing – and all at a near-silent whisper.

THE BEST BIT Better than being quiet, you can set the Scout

to clean while everyone’s out so you’ll never be disturbed by the noise of the vacuum again!

Drawer dishwasher Fisher & Paykel DD60DDFX7 dish drawer, £999, AO.com Aside from the excellent 46dB noise and A energy ratings, the dish drawer (H88xW59.9xD57.1cm) is wonderfully practical, letting you run two cycles at once, great for getting pans scrubbed and delicate glassware sparkling at the same time.

THE BEST BIT At just 39dB, this sleek fridge freezer makes no more noise than the quietest of public libraries.

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When choosing an appliance, a useful benchmark to compare it to is normal conversation, which measures about 50-60dB. Any appliance with a noise level lower than that won’t drown you out

THE BEST BIT The top drawer is at bench height making it more comfortable to load.

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Philips AC3829/60, £549.99, John Lewis & Partners If you suffer from allergies this two-in-one air purifier and humidifier (H80xW49x D39cm) can help by cleaning the air you breathe at home. It captures up to 99.97 per cent of particles, including those as small as 0.3 microns, viruses, bacteria, pollen and dust. Plus, it won’t keep you awake at night. THE BEST BIT You can track the quality of the air in your home via the Air Matters app so you know when to turn it on.

Smart washer SupremeCare washing machine, £699, Whirlpool A great all-round choice, Whirlpool’s wi-fi connected, app-controlled, 12kg washing machine has 1400 rpm spin and a frugal A+++ rating. Its 19 different wash cycles are controlled using multiple sensors that adjust water, spin and temperature during the wash cycle to save the most energy, while still cleaning brilliantly. THE BEST BIT The clever induction motor reduces vibration when spinning, meaning it peaks at just 70dB – so it’s quiet enough

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N 70 T46FT43X0, £779, Neff Ideal for a busy family, this Neff (H5.2xW59.2xD52.2cm) has a removable magnetic control knob that not only gives you a physical dial to turn – like a gas hob – but can be removed making the hob completely safe if you have children. THE BEST BIT The four variable temperature zones (1.8-3.7kW), 17 levels and double-quick boiling boost. Sleek and stylish, induction hobs complement a modern kitchen

Induction only works with magnetic materials, so unless your pans are cast-iron or 18/10 stainless-steel, you’ll have to go shopping!

Should you swap gas for induction? These hobs provide heat that’s fast, safe (it only comes on when the pan touches the surface) and clean; they look sleek and some have timers and even built-in extraction. No wonder they’ve leapfrogged gas at the luxury end of the market!

SmartCook induction hob SMP 778/C/NE/IXL, £999, Whirlpool This hi-tech hob (H5.4xW77x D51cm) has 63 cooking settings that takes the guesswork out of cooking, with the large digital display showing step-by-step instructions for your food prep! THE BEST BIT Each of the four zones has a different preset, so you can cook at different temperatures just by moving the pan around.

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SensePro 80cm, £1,249, AEG The first induction hob to come with a wireless food probe that can measure the core temperature of whatever you’re cooking – great for checking meat is cooked perfectly. THE BEST BIT Push the food probe into a steak, select how you like it cooked and the hob will do the rest!

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P784ICHNE, £2,399, Bertazzoni Ideal for island installation, this 78cm model (W78xD52cm) has four large heat zones (1.6-3kW) with nine power levels and the added bonus of a built-in A++ rated recirculating extractor fan that can clean up to 720m3/h of air – perfect if you have an open plan kitchen.

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KM 6879 TempControl, £3,149, Miele This luxury choice (H5.2x W92.8xD51.2cm) monitors the temperature of each pan and senses if it is getting too hot. Loaded with intelligent timers and accurate temperature zones, it beeps when the perfect temperature is reached.

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CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT The tranquil Cowdray Estate holiday cottages; The Farm Shop and Café sells local produce; enjoy stunning views of the South Downs; Broomhill cottage has a lovely open-plan layout

Somewhere for the weekend COWDRAY ESTATE West Sussex Stay in a cosy cottage, visit an amazing farm shop and even try polo at this beautiful spot in the heart of the South Downs National Park

estled in the middle of the South Downs National Park is the stunning Cowdray Estate. The 16,500-acre estate includes the ruins of Cowdray Heritage – an early Tudor house steeped in history and visited by both King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I, before being largely destroyed by fire in 1793. With polo lawns, a farm shop and café, and beautiful holiday homes, the estate is an ideal bolthole for enjoying a country break. There are four recently redeveloped holiday cottages

on offer, and our favourite is the spacious two-bedroom Broomhill, featuring a sleekly refurbished open-plan kitchen and living area, as well as a lovely terrace with a barbecue looking out towards the picturesque Benbow Pond, a great sundowner spot. Guests are given free entry to the famed Cowdray polo matches as well as a welcome breakfast pack. The Farm Shop and Café is a lovely alternative to cooking your own lunch. Local suppliers are used whenever possible, and the beef, lamb and venison are reared on the estate itself. There are also plenty of MARCH 2019

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CLOCKWISE, FROM ABOVE The Cowdray Heritage site which hosted Henry VIII; one of the cosy bedrooms in Broomhill cottage; try award-winning venison from The Farm Shop and Café; watch one of the many polo matches on site or have a lesson yourself!

bars, restaurants and country pubs to explore in nearby Midhurst and the surrounding areas. For a tasty after-dinner treat, head to the Farm Shop to pick up some local Riseley, a washed-rind sheep’s milk cheese. The shop also stocks many local products, including beers from Langham Brewery, sparkling wines from Upperton vineyard and smoked trout from Charlie’s Trout. A range of eco-conscious homeware is also stocked, including a selection of Weaver Green rugs, made from recycled plastic bottles. Around

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400 polo matches are played on the Cowdray Park lawns each summer so be sure to watch a few, or have a go yourself at the Polo Academy. Golf, clay pigeon shooting and fishing are all available, too, as well as superb guided wildlife tours from local ranger Barry.

BOOK IT From £408 for a fournight stay in high season. Cowdray Estate, Cowdray Park, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 0AQ, 01730 812423, cowdray.co.uk

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Have your cake… Whether it’s for a family celebration, a birthday tea, or just because, nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like a delicious, home-baked cake

Lemon drizzle cake See page 150 for recipe

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Mini Victoria sponges See page 150 for recipe

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Double decker tart See page 150 for recipe

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Floral fancies See page 151 for recipe

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Naked strawberry sponge See page 151 for recipe

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Caramel eclairs Takes 1hr Makes 18

2 Spoon into a piping bag

INGREDIENTS 60g butter 80g plain ﬂour 2 eggs, beaten 300ml double cream 3tbsp icing sugar 150g caramel sauce

with 1.5cm hole and pipe 8cm lengths onto a lined baking tray. Bake for 25min until golden and dry.

1 Preheat the oven to

3 Whip the cream until it

200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6. Bring the butter and 175ml water to the boil. Add the plain flour and stir quickly. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. When it reaches room temperature, beat in the eggs.

peaks, whisk in the icing sugar then pipe into each eclair. Chill for 30min.

4 Put the caramel sauce in a bowl and dip in each eclair. Place on a serving dish and chill until ready to serve.

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Lemon drizzle cake

Mini Victoria sponges

Takes 45 min, plus cooling Serves 8

Takes 50min, plus cooling Makes 12

INGREDIENTS 150g butter, softened 200g caster sugar 4 eggs 142ml pot soured cream 275g self-raising ﬂour Zest of 2 large lemons 3tbsp Limoncello FOR THE FILLING 300g full-fat cream cheese 150g lemon curd FOR THE TOPPING Zest of 1 large lemon 2tbsp lemon juice 125g icing sugar, sifted Lemon jelly slices

INGREDIENTS 3 eggs 100g caster sugar 1tsp vanilla extract 60g self-raising ﬂour 50g ground almonds FOR THE FILLING 250ml double cream 1tbsp icing sugar, plus extra to dust 3tbsp peach schnapps 3tbsp smooth raspberry jam 150g raspberries

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan

160°C/Gas 4. Whisk the eggs, sugar and vanilla together until light and pale. Fold in the flour and almonds. Pour into a lined 22x31cm Swiss roll tin and bake for 15min or until springy.

160°C/Gas 4. In a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar together with an electric whisk until pale and fluffy. Gradually whisk in the eggs one at a time until smooth, then fold in the soured cream, flour and lemon zest. Grease and base line 2 x 20cm sandwich tins. Divide the mix between the tins and smooth the surfaces.

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan

2 Remove from the oven and leave to

cool. Turn out the sponge and use a 4cm cutter to make 24 rounds.

3 Whip the cream into soft peaks, add

2 Bake for 20-25min, until springy to

the icing sugar and schnapps and whisk until thick. Cover 12 rounds with cream, add some jam, then top with another sponge. Dust with icing sugar and finish with a fresh raspberry.

3 For the filling, whisk together the

Double decker tart

the touch. Leave to cool in the tins before turning out on to a wire rack. Drizzle the underside of each cake with Limoncello and leave to cool.

cream cheese and lemon curd. Put one cake on to a serving plate, spread with the filling, then top with the second.

4 For the topping, mix the lemon zest and juice with the icing sugar, and drizzle over the cake. Decorate with lemon jelly slices.

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Takes 1hr, plus setting Serves 12 INGREDIENTS FOR THE BASE 20g unsalted butter 35g soft toffees 40g marshmallows 1tbsp cocoa powder 60g crisped rice cereal 125g crunchy peanut butter FOR THE NOUGAT 550g caster sugar 140g liquid glucose 3 egg whites 250g mixed nuts FOR THE GLAZE 100g dark chocolate, ﬁnely chopped 2tbsp golden syrup 25g unsalted butter, cubed Edible gold leaf (optional)

1 Slowly melt the butter and toffees in

a saucepan, mix in the marshmallows and cocoa powder until melted. Stir in the crisped rice and spread over the base of a 23cm greased springform tin. Leave to firm up for 15min. Spread over the peanut butter.

2 For the nougat, heat 525g of the

sugar and the liquid glucose with 175ml water in a saucepan over a low heat until dissolved, around 5-7min. Place the egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer, but don’t mix just yet.

3 Turn up the heat for the glucose

mixture. Put a sugar thermometer in the pan and when it reaches 100°C, slowly start to whisk the egg whites until they become foamy. Turn the speed up and mix until stiff peaks form. Mix the remaining sugar into the egg whites in two additions. Once the glucose mix gets to 125°C, pour into the egg mixture in a slow stream, while whisking on a medium-high speed. Mix for 5min on a medium speed after all the syrup has been added. Stir in the nuts and pour into the tin covering the crisped rice base. Leave to set for 4hr in a cool place.

4 For the glaze, put all the ingredients (except the gold leaf) and 60ml water into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water. Once melted, remove from the heat and whisk until smooth (but don’t over mix!). Allow to cool slightly and thicken for 5-10min. Run a sharp knife around the edge of the tart and remove from the tin, pour the glaze over the tart and leave to set in a cool and dry place for 2hr before serving. Finish with gold leaf.

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1 Preheat the oven to 170°C/Fan

150°C/Gas 3. This cake is made up of 2 x 20cm sponges and 1 x 14cm sponge, so make each separately.

2 Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together. Beat in the egg whites, a little at a time, mixing well after each addition.

3 In a separate bowl sift together the

Floral fancies Takes 1hr 25min, plus cooling and chilling Makes 25 INGREDIENTS 250g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra to grease 250g caster sugar 5 eggs, beaten 250g self-raising flour 1tsp vanilla extract FOR THE DECORATION 3tbsp apricot jam 250g marzipan 125g unsalted butter 200g icing sugar, plus extra to dust 750g fondant icing sugar Pink and yellow food colouring Sugar flowers or edible flowers, to decorate

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan

160°C/Gas 4. Grease and line a 20cm square cake tin with baking parchment. Put the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat until light and creamy. Gradually beat in the eggs a little at a time, then stir in half the flour with the vanilla. Fold in the remaining flour and spoon into the tin.

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2 Bake the cake for 35-40min, until

golden brown and firm to the touch in the centre. A skewer inserted into the middle of the cake should come out cleanly. If not, bake for a few min more. Cool in the tin for 10min, then turn out, upside down, on a wire rack.

3 When the cake is completely cold,

spread the tops (the flat bottom of the cake) with apricot jam. Dust a work surface with icing sugar and roll out the marzipan very thinly; place on top of the cake, trimming it to fit. Cut the cake into 4cm strips and cut each strip into 4cm squares to give you 25 cakes.

4 Make some butter cream by mixing the butter and icing sugar together

with a drop of boiling water to create a smooth, spreadable icing. Cover the four sides (but not the top) of each cube with butter cream as neatly as you can – this will make sure that the fondant icing looks smooth when poured over later. Chill the cakes for 30min.

5 Sieve the fondant icing sugar into a

bowl and add just enough water to give a thick pouring consistency (it should coat the back of a wooden spoon thickly). Divide the icing into two bowls and add a colouring to each.

flour and baking powder. Mix into the butter mixture in two helpings, adding half of the milk each time until combined. Stir in the lemon juice and zest. Scrape into a loose-bottomed tin (20cm or 14cm, base and side greased and lined with parchment). Bake until springy to the touch. It will depend on how many cakes are in the oven at a time but the 14cm cake should take 1hr and the 20cm cakes 1hr 15min. Allow to cool in the tin then set aside on a wire rack to cool completely.

4 For the buttercream, beat the butter in the bowl of a mixer until softened. Mix in the icing sugar, cream, vanilla extract and lemon juice until smooth.

Trim the sponges to level the tops 6 Pour a little fondant icing over each 5 then cut in half horizontally, set aside.

cake and with a small palette knife spread the icing down the sides and leave to set on a wire rack. Decorate with sugar or edible flowers.

Naked strawberry sponge Takes 3hrs Serves 20 INGREDIENTS FOR 1 x 20cm SPONGE 250g unsalted butter, softened 300g golden caster sugar 4 egg whites, lightly beaten 375g plain ﬂour 1½tsp baking powder 200ml whole milk 1tbsp lemon juice 1tsp lemon zest FOR 1 x 14cm SPONGE 175g unsalted butter, softened 200g golden caster sugar 3 egg whites, lightly beaten 250g plain ﬂour ¾tsp baking powder 125ml whole milk ½tbsp lemon juice ½tsp lemon zest FOR THE BUTTERCREAM FOR THREE CAKES 300g unsalted butter, softened 700g icing sugar, sifted, plus extra to dust 100ml double cream 2tsp vanilla extract 1tbsp lemon juice TO DECORATE 800g strawberries 200g mixed berries

Chop around ¾ of the strawberries, saving the smaller ones to decorate.

6 Spread a thin layer of the buttercream

over the cut side of one of the 20cm sponges. Fill the piping bag with the buttercream and with a 0.5cm round nozzle, pipe a neat border around the edge. Fill the inside with strawberries level to the piped cream border, fill in any gaps with buttercream. Top with the other half of the sponge. Repeat with the other 20cm sponges.

7 Add a little buttercream to the

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A SPACE OF MY OWN

‘This room is my private hideaway’

Rachel uses her greatgrandmother’s dressing table as a desk

Rachel Buchanan claimed the spare room for doing and keeping all the things she loves, away from the busyness of work and mum duties

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Surrounded by her favourite things, Rachel loves this room

Paintings by Rachel’s grandfather adorn the walls

cabinets built by my father-in-law. My grandfather was an artist and some of his paintings (which my husband isn’t mad keen on!) are on the walls. There’s one of a Wiltshire village that used to hang in my grandparents’ home. I like all of that history. My husband prefers a minimalist, clutter-free life, and doesn’t collect ‘stuff’ like I do. Having my own space

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My husband likes a minimalist, clutter-free life and doesn’t collect ‘stuﬀ’ like I do

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has made a difference to our lives. We still have ‘that’ discussion about the piles of stuff around the house, but less often than before. When I’m in my room, I feel immediately peaceful and content. I love the fact that anything I can’t find is of my own making rather than someone else having moved it. It’s my haven away from the chaos of family life.’

FEATURE JANE MURPHY PHOTOGRAPHS JOHN HERSEY

achel, 36, is a digital marketing manager and blogger. She lives in a modern detached house in Cornwall with her husband, Martin, and their children Annabel, six, and Thomas, two. ‘One of the reasons we moved from North London to Cornwall last year was that we needed more space and couldn’t afford it in London. Living with my husband and two small children in a tiny two-bedroom flat in London left me craving a space that I could call my own. I just wanted to be able to have a desk which no one would touch where I could do the things that I like doing – writing (my blog, thelittlepip.com), crafting and photography. It isn’t just for work; it’s a space for me as a person, not just me as a wife and mother. Before I had my daughter I was a lawyer and, although I went back to corporate life for a bit, I quit when my son was a year old. I felt like my identity had to be rebuilt – and I’m still working it out. My room is part of that. My children know this is my room and always ask before they come in. I wanted it to feel cosy and familiar. Everything in it is inherited. I use my great-grandmother’s dressing table as a desk; there’s a G-Plan table, sideboard and bookcase from my grandparents; a vintage filing cabinet from my lawyer days and

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