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With the days getting shorter, the end of summer can feel a little flat, but thankfully September also brings new interiors looks for the coming season, giving us homes lovers plenty to get excited about! Turn to page 24 for the latest trend inspired by nature, and then head to page 43, for three beautiful new schemes that we think you’ll love – plus affordable finds to help you create the looks.

Make the most of the last days of summer with gorgeous gardening ideas on page 131, or discover 8 ways to bring the outside in on page 50. And, if you’ve always fancied a conservatory – or you have one that could do with an upgrade – then turn to page 122 for everything you need to know.

This month’s reader homes are so inspiring, they are sure to spark your next decorating project! From Anna’s intensely colourful townhouse (p84), to Hannah’s calm and considered flat (p92), and not forgetting Lauren’s fun-filled family home that’s wheelchair accessible too (p100), these style-savvy homeowners are full of clever and creative ideas. If they do inspire you, then we’d love to see photos of your finished projects! Get in touch using the contact information on page 10.

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Cast a late summer glow with bright hues from the high street

Elevate your bathroom tiles’ style with chic accessories

September at home

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This month we love Discover uplifting floral scents, back-to-school stationery and Japandi tableware 13 Household hints Tips for organising your hallway, best baking buys, plus tried and tested kettles 16 Smarter shopper Great ways to plan ahead and make savings this autumn 18 Focus on Helping kids and teens to manage their money

Homes & makeovers

28 ‘I learned new skills to save on the look I wanted’ Camellia Odojukan learned new skills to create a living room that’s both dramatic and inviting 32 ‘Colour-blocking brought my living space together’ Ali Foster used clever paint tricks to decorate her multipurpose space on a budget 36 ‘I wanted dark, cosy colours for autumn nights’ Sarah Evans breathed warmth and character into her dated living room with rustic elements 60 Problem room: ‘We used 3D design to plan our eaves bathroom’ A DIY design program helped Kim and Gareth transform an awkward space 84 ‘I’ll never stop updating my home with colour’ Anna Stark revamped her once-bland home with bold patterns and strong shades 92 ‘I wanted to come home and feel calm and relaxed’ White walls and natural materials give Hannah Fullagar’s Edwardian flat a fresh, welcoming vibe 100 ‘Our playful home reflects our bubbly family’ See how Lauren Drake created a family- and wheelchair-friendly space that’s packed with personality

Style & decorating

24 Trend alert Invite nature into your home with reach-out-and-touch textures, organic materials and plenty of earthy tones 43 The three AW21 trends you need to know about Try the new season’s hottest home looks 50 Bring the outside in Recreate the laid-back feel of garden living in your interior décor, plus fuss-free houseplants

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Retro revival Give your kitchen bygone charm with the best cabinetry, splashbacks, appliances and accessories to bring a vintage feel to your space 62 Into the blue Fill your bathroom with this classic hue, whether you prefer traditional or contemporary styles 64 Tiles with talent Let these tile ideas inspire the bathroom of your dreams 122 Enhance your home with a versatile conservatory Advice from the experts on getting the most out of a little extra space 126 Buyer’s guide Update your home office with one of these stylish chairs 131 In your garden this month Get your garden in shape for autumn, plus the best plants for seasonal colour 137 How does your garden glow?

Lights to make the evenings bright

14 Mouth-watering pies the whole family will enjoy

24 Harness the beauty of nature in your home this autumn

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YOUR handmade HOME Get crafty with quick and easy

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110 Mexican fiesta Create a feast of fiery Mexican dishes, designed to share 114 As easy as pie Get your fill with our satisfying savoury and sweet recipes 118 Ready, set, bake! You’ll be a pastry pro in no time with pie-making essentials

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10 Letters We find out what home improvements you’ve been making this month 40 Subscribe to Your Home Sign up today to save 20 per cent and receive a trio of gorgeous Joules cake tins, direct to your door!

68 Win! Enter now for your chance to win £1,500 worth of cupboards from DIY Alcove Cabinets 108 Coming next month Take a sneak peek at what we’ve got in store for you in our October issue 138 Prize draws We’ve got amazing prizes up for grabs, including kettle and toaster combos and a fab splashback 140 Shopping guide Here you’ll find where to purchase everything in this issue 146 Boutique speak We get to know Polly Jackson, founder of Bath-based brand Whole Lotta Knots Look out for our brilliant cover stories!

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76 DIY masterclass Build your own solar bollard lamp for the garden using planks from a disused pallet 78 Ask the experts Your home improvement questions answered 80 Craft stash must haves Discover the latest news and products

Wren Kitchens will make you feel at home ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE

Warren and Katie turned to Wren Kitchens to help them realise their dream of a family-friendly space with a calming Scandi aesthetic

Working with Wren, Warren and Katie were able to fulfil their vision of a Scandi-style kitchen, opting for low-maintenance Shaker five-piece units in Light Grey

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he kitchen has become the place where every member of the family can enjoy themselves – not simply a room for cooking, it’s now a social hub that works for everyone’s needs. With Wren Kitchens in your corner you can create the multi-purpose room of your dreams, either by using their online design tool, or by spending a couple of hours with an expert designer to bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re making the most of an awkward space or starting from scratch with an extension, now’s the time to consider if your kitchen really works for you and your family on a day-to-day basis.

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To see how Wren collaborates with their customers to create bespoke designs, check out Warren’s light and airy open-plan kitchen transformation. His home is part of the #Wrenovation series, which shines a spotlight on real customer kitchen renovations.

STEP ONE When Warren and Katie moved

into their detached Warwickshire home in 2017, the whole house was in need of complete renovation, both inside and out. With two young boys, opening up the kitchen into a family-friendly space that everyone could use was a top priority. Warren, a keen cook and baker, had a clear vision of his dream kitchen.

‘I’d spent many hours creating Pinterest boards and Instagram collections of all the ideas,

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The island has ample storage and creates a natural flow from the kitchen into the dining room – it’s the family’s favourite feature A keen cook, Warren has chosen smart Neff appliances for the kitchen and loves that the new sociable design means he can be cooking while the children play and Katie works, all in the same space

colours and features that I love,’ he recalls.

So, when he visited the Wren showroom he already had a good understanding of what he wanted, and was impressed when the designer went the extra mile to make his dreams a reality. ‘On the website I saw a woodgrain in a variety of different styles, but not in the Shaker five-piece,’ Warren explains. ‘e designer went out of his way to get me a sample into the showroom. It was brilliant to touch it and make sure it was what I wanted.’

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Warren and Katie’s new kitchen only added to their overall satisfaction and confirmed why they had chosen Wren. roughout the whole delivery and installation process, the Wren customer services team were available at all times, just in case anything went wrong.

Warren is over the moon with the new space that has been created for his busy family. ‘Now I don’t have to be in a separate room – I can be cooking, the kids can be playing and Katie can even be working. It gives us an environment STEP TWO Warren and Katie chose a classic that’s more family friendly, especially at dinner Shaker design in matt Light Grey, creating a time,’ he says. Warren’s advice for someone bright, calm space in which to spend time with looking to purchase a new kitchen would the family. ‘I love the Scandi look – minimal be to ‘go down to Wren, speak to a designer and fresh, so everything is painted white. I like and bounce ideas off each other. Designing a the way they use natural materials, so you get a kitchen can be a bit of a daunting experience, lot of woods in there. It all adds to the natural, but they’ll make you feel at home and you’ll airy feel in the room,’ says Warren. With the create a kitchen that you’ll be proud of.’ help of Wren’s virtual reality technology, the multifunctional space that Warren and Katie had envisaged began to take shape, complete with a large island, smart Neff appliances and hanging pendant lights overhead.

THIS MONTH WE LOVE

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HOT FROM THE HIGH STREET With primary-coloured hues and statement architectural forms, Studio by Habitat is for those who don’t shy away from the bold. The collection is intended to spark joy, combining vibrant patterns and fluid forms for a contemporary yet fun look.

Ngami royal blue mushroom LED touch table lamp, £22

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Studio curved side table, £50; Brixley yellow cord 3-seater sofa, £600; black wire coffee table, £200; block pink velvet cushion, £14; Vico black & opal table lamp, £24; Studio squiggle wool rug, £75; navy cord cushion, £12; burnt orange cord cushion, £12; extending bookshelf, £220; mantel clock, £15; large planter set, £30; blue bookends, £16, all Habitat.

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Flower power Welcome the scents of the garden

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Make the most of September with the best things to do, see and buy this month

into your home with Floral Street’s home fragrance collection. On a mission to make the range natural and clean, these scents are totally vegan and free from dyes and parabens. Our favourite?

The invigorating Wonderland Bloom, a blend of Sicilian lemon, fresh guava and cotton candy. Both candles and diffusers are priced £34.

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Bring a touch of Japandi to the dining table with Coffee & Cloth’s minimalist tableware. Pair the earthy-hued Organi Side Plate, £8.50, with the adorable Kyoto Ceramic Teaspoons, £19.99, and Yunomi Mugs, £45, for a contemporary take on afternoon tea.

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It’s back-to-school month, so get the pencil cases prepared…

1. Stationery lover gift set, £25, Três Paper Co 2. Bookaroo turquoise ballpoint pen, £4.50, Daisy Park 3. Wild wonders 36 colouring pencils in a tin, £9.95, Rex London 4. Sora pencil case herons, £9, Paperchase 5. Personalised dapper dogs stationery gift set, £39.95, Martha Brook

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Made to order here in the UK, Laura Ashley’s latest range of luxury sofas captures the essence of great British design. Combining durable frames with sumptuous fabrics and heritage details, there are 12 designs in total, including sofas, armchairs and footstools.

Prices start from £800, available at Next.

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The Country Brocante Harvest Fair, 18th September Taking place at Daylesford Organic Farm in Gloucestershire, the epitome of country chic, this fair embraces all things quintessentially English. Hunt for antique gems, enjoy tea and cake in the tea rooms and admire the beautiful countryside scenery.

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@ourwoodfield3storey Inviting, spacious and modern, Vicky’s is overflowing with inspiration.

The Annie Sloan Collection, £19.99 home Expect to find plenty of upcycling With 75 step-by-step paint projects, ideas, including gold-leaf-embellished this is the decorating bible you need chests of drawers and DIY understairs if you’ve recently moved! Learn how storage. Mixing old and new is key to to stencil, print and gild, and discover Vicky’s style, so make sure to go on Annie’s top tips on colour combos. the hunt for some vintage goodies!

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Why wait till your birthday to treat yourself?

Brighten up your home any day of the year and boost your mood with Serenata Flowers’ new floral wellness collection. Designed in collaboration with colour and design psychology expert, Karen Haller, the range consists of three beautiful bouquets that utilise colour to provide unique wellness benefits. ink fluffy pink peonies to uplift, vibrant blue hydrangeas for clarity and natural green foliage for serenity. Bouquets are priced from £29.99 and can be ordered for next-day delivery, seven days a week.

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I absolutely love your magazine, especially the craft section.

Last month, I was particularly interested in the windowpanestyle mirror. I’d just had a new front door fitted and was wondering what to do with the old one. Your article inspired me to use it as a feature in my garden, so I attached it to a previously ugly wall next to the mirror I made.

It’s now the entrance to my secret garden. Thanks for the inspiration!

Olive Ruane, by email Your Home says: What a wonderful little oasis you’ve created, Olive!

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I thought I’d share my garden makeover with you. We recently removed a dilapidated shed from our patio and the space this created is now a perfect suntrap.

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While in lockdown, I decided to give a new lease of life to my very old kitchen. I sanded, primed and repainted the units, then replaced the old handles with new ones. I’m so pleased with the outcome!

Valentina, by email Your Home says: Your updated kitchen looks gorgeous, Valentina! We love the minimalist grey hue you’ve chosen.

I found the metal trellis dumped behind some garages (it was a squeeze wrestling it into my car). It is now a lovely spot for my morning cuppa – and all done on a shoestring budget!

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box and faux shutters my husband made from old pallets. The window was unused after our bungalow conversion but instead of bricking it up, we decided to make it a feature. I love the transformation and it makes me so happy to see the flowers blooming now!

Ann Hollis, by email Your Home says: Ann, this is such a creative use of old pallets. Your doorstep looks beautiful – we’re big fans of the flowers!

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Your Home says: This looks like the loveliest sunny spot, Carmel! We especially love the bold blue wall colour peeping through the trellis.

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• First and foremost, think about storage space.

Hooks, drawers, baskets – you can never have too many places to hide miscellaneous items. Why not allocate a drawer for each member of the household? Then, you’ll all have a convenient spot to place your things when you come in, and pick them up from when you leave. Rather than lining shoes up by the front door, get yourself a shoe rack or, if you want them out of sight, a large lidded basket.

• If you’ve got cupboards under the stairs, try to

keep only essential coats and shoes in them. During the warmer months, swap out puffy winter coats for lighter jackets you’ll wear most often, and vice versa.

It’ll be easier to find what you’re looking for and leaves space for your guests’ coats too.

Wildly popular in the US and finally launched here in the UK, The Always Pan from Our Place is an all-in-one wonder. The multifunctional pan is designed to replace eight pieces of cookware, including a frying pan, steamer and skillet, helping to streamline your kitchen and reduce clutter. Although pricey at £140, it’s an investment worth making and saves you from buying a whole host of cookware that was once essential.

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seating. It makes taking off and putting on shoes much less complicated and you can even accessorise with cushions to bring some style to your hallway.

If you can, opt for a bench with inbuilt drawers or a lower rack – seating and storage in one!

Rather than leaving burnt pots and pans to soak in the sink for hours, try this simple trick.

Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the bottom of the pan, then pour in a good glug of apple cider vinegar. Pour in boiling water so that the pan is half full, then set on the hob to boil for 5 minutes. Turn the heat off, pop the lid on and leave to soak for 30 minutes. The burnt residue will come away easily and then you can just wash as normal!

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keys so that you always know exactly where they are. A wall-hung key holder is a sensible option, but make sure to place it out of direct sight and a good distance from the door itself. Also, try keeping an ‘essentials’ basket near the front door, containing all those easily misplaced items, like umbrellas, torches and hats and gloves for winter.

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Nobody wants to step through the front door into a hallway full of clutter, but it is a busy space that can very quickly decline into a state of disarray. So, follow our top tips to get your hallway looking as tidy as possible before the big winter coats come out…

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1. Perfect your baking technique with this helpful guide. It’s brimming with recipes, so you’ll never be short of ideas National Trust Book of Baking by Sybil Kapoor, £16.99, Waterstones 2. Impress your guests with cupcakes presented in these magical multi-coloured cases. They’re well-structured, so there’s no need for a muffin pan!

12 diagonal rainbow striped baking cups, £2.49, Candle & Cake 3. This kit allows you to pipe impressive duo-toned icing on your cakes Duo colour icing kit, £6.99, Lakeland 4. For convenient cooking, this cordless mixer is your best friend. With no wires to get tangled up and a powerful battery, your next baking experience will be completely hassle-free Cordless hand mixer in Empire Red, £149, KitchenAid 5. With its nifty quick-release clasp and loose bottom, you can bid farewell to any stuck cakes with this tin Pink baking tin, £7.99, Homesense 6. Create heart, flower and star-shaped cookies with these cutters that come in a variety of sizes Baking cookie cutters, £1.99, Matalan

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Things we considered: How fast did it boil? How noisy was it? Was it easy to use?

Swan Nordic kettle in Blue, £49, AO.com This sleek kettle is a stylish addition to the worktop – we love its woodeffect handle and the soft, rubberlike texture of the blue surface. The water gauge is a little obscured by the handle, making it hard to tell how much water you’ve poured in. But once you’ve figured it out, you won’t have to wait long for a cuppa – it boils very quickly, if a little noisily. The spout is perfectly designed to pour with zero dribbles, and its limescale filter helps keeps your brew free from chalky flakes.

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Traditional kettle in Vintage Rose, £65, Cuisinart Pretty and pink with a vintageinspired design, this is the kettle for you if you’re after a retro look. Its top handle and well-angled spout make for easy pouring with minimal splashback. It’s also fairly quiet and the boiling time is rapid, especially when you fill to the required level, which you can measure through the window on either side. The only downside is that the measurements are in litres rather than cups, but this won’t be a problem once you’ve worked out what you need for one or two cups of tea.

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Breville Impressions Collection kettle in White, £25, AO.com This modern kettle is an attractive appliance for a family kitchen. It has a large water capacity, which is viewed behind the handle through an illuminated blue window – this turns to red while boiling, so it’s easy to see when the kettle might be hot. Major plus points are that the measurements are shown in cups and the kettle boils quickly and quietly. It’s also easy to lift and

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the lid can be a bit awkward to remove and put back on again.

Verve black jug kettle, £32.99, Morphy Richards The no-frills Verve kettle will slot seamlessly into any kitchen thanks to its simple monochrome design.

The capacity is a decent family size, and the special rapid-boil element means your cuppa will be brewing in no time. It’s a kettle that’s designed for ease, boasting a removable limescale filter for fuss-free cleaning, as well as being wireless. The illuminated water window is a nice touch, although it would be better on the side of the kettle for easier viewing.

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September marks the end of summer, and with this shift comes a change in our shopping habits too. Here’s how to get the most out of the season’s offers, and make your home more comfortable as autumn draws in…

Snap up end-of-season deals. We’ve all heard of a good old-fashioned spring clean, but how about an autumn one? You can find great savings on cleaning equipment at this time of year as retailers are keen to rotate new stock in. Home & garden brand Kärcher, for example, regularly has up to 30% off lines – including indoor floor cleaners and outdoor leaf vacuums – both online and via popular stockists such as B&Q and Argos.

Think ahead to the festive period. It may still feel a while away, but planning ahead for Christmas can pay off. ‘We find a lot of customers suddenly decide they need a bigger or extending dining table to cater for family and friends come December,’ says Adam Brown, director at The Painted Furniture Company. ‘I would highly recommend starting this process in September to allow for the furniture to be built in time.’

Upgrade your heating while it’s still warm.

Replacing radiators can be an upheaval, but a modern energy-efficient heating system could help you save on bills. ‘Your heating needs to be off for the duration of the work, so if it’s winter the house is going to be very cold – not ideal if you’re working from home or have a young family,’ explains Nick Duggan, Director at The Radiator Centre. ‘You’ll also find plumbers are more available as it’s still before the winter season, when they are usually busy with emergency call-outs.’

you can save up to 74% on pasta machines in September compared to other months of the year. Source: Price comparison site idealo.co.uk

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FOCUS ON Banking f kids and teens Setting up an account for your children will help them learn how to manage their money

HOW TO... chse the right aount Teaching children how to budget and save starts with opening an account that’s right for them – and the sooner they start, the sooner they’ll learn how to manage their money…

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First, decide on whether a current or savings account is A savings account allows you to control the account

until your child reaches a certain age (and often pays more interest), whereas a current account allows them to make cash withdrawals, and online and card payments.

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What features does a teen account offer? They usually get a

debit card, access to online and mobile banking, as well as access to their local branch and cashpoints everywhere.

Is online banking a good idea?

Yes, as this is much more convenient for them. It allows them to send money to family or friends, keep an eye on their balance and pay for services online, provided they’re over 16.

Do I need to worry about debt?

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Check if the account has any monthly fees and if there are withdrawal limits, daily spending caps, and mobile and telephone banking, as well as account tracking (apps and text alerts that help kids keep tabs on their money).

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Get your child used to managing money with a prepaid card. Simply top up the card with cash and they can use it online or in shops. They can only spend the amount that’s stored on the card. You can set up an app to keep an eye on their spending as well as set limits and parental controls.

are ideal for depositing birthday and Christmas money, pocket money and payments from part-time jobs. If they’re under 16, you’ll need to go with them to open the account, and you’ll need their passport or birth certificate, and proof of address to do so.

•debits They’ll be able to make bank transfers, and set up direct and standing orders. They’ll also get a debit card to

use online or in stores, and to withdraw cash with – usually you need to give permission for this if they’re under 16, or you can opt for a cash card for withdrawals only.

•themselves Teens aged 16 to 18 may be able to open an account by going online, but this depends on the bank or building society.

•apps, Some current accounts can also be used with payment such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, but not for age-restricted items.

•interest A Junior ISA is also a good idea, as no tax is paid on any and the rates are usually better. Any money saved is locked away until they reach 18.

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• Compare interest rates and rewards at moneysupermarket.com.

• Get extra advice on the best children’s bank accounts at lovemoney.com or moneysavingexpert.com.

turn 18 so they can only spend what they have. It’s a great way of teaching them how to manage their money, save for a rainy day and budget their cash.

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As the sun sets on another summer, dial up the temperature in your décor with burnt orange. Forget the tangerine tones of the 1970s though, as this shade is much closer to the terracotta tiles of the Med, giving wooden and rattan elements warmth.

The YH team loves the Lola velvet armchair from Audenza, which will pop in a pared-back scheme and certainly won’t get lost in a maximalist’s home!

Lola Burnt Orange velvet armchair, £675; Deco Fan Gold console table, £255; Lily Pad Leaf wall art, £136; Mustard Mongolian sheepskin rug, £108, all Audenza

Giarre ceramic vase in Orange, £29, Cult Furniture

Orange Blossom art print, from £3, Abstract House

Arancia matt emulsion, £42 per 2.5L, Graham & Brown

LIGHT AS A LEAF Give your lighting a vintage update with the aged-effect light fittings from Pooky’s latest collection with Matthew Williamson, English Garden. Each piece features metal leaves and flowers that pair perfectly with these bold-patterned empire shades, also designed by Matthew. Prices start from £33 for a 14cm lampshade.

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Soothe your senses with a considered scheme that features reach-out-and-touch textures, organic materials and earthy colours

This collection of furnishings blends an array of natural tactile textures, including spongy cork, smooth bamboo, hardwearing jute and soft tufted fabric The Edited Life tufted duvet cover set in Sandstone, £65; Pleated jute cushion, £15; Round bamboo tray, £15; Cork ceramic vase, £7, all Dunelm

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he sight of rich, vibrant colours on a woodland walk, the feel of a woven wicker basket full of harvest fruit, the aroma of fresh rainfall – among other things, these sensory experiences are what bring us joy through the cooler months. So, this year, bridge the gap between out and in by embracing nature’s offerings in your home with an abundance of touchable textures, autumn colours and organic shapes.

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raised slubs of pure linen with undyed wool in the form of blankets, bedspreads, cushions and upholstery. Combine these with woven furnishings such as wicker, jute, cork, rattan and rush, as well as warm-coloured wood and textured terracotta ceramics.

Where possible, consider the eco-friendly element of the materials you choose – opt for recycled glass, organic fabric, waterbased paint, vegetable leather and reclaimed wood. Intersperse these finds with a few artisanal pieces, such as textured ornaments, sustainable candles and soft accessories. No two hand-crafted objects are ever exactly the

same, and that’s the beauty of them. Items found in nature are rarely symmetrical, so there’s no need for the furnishings in this scheme to be either. Bring in homeware that makes a feature of perfectly imperfect forms, with organic shapes such as plates that aren’t completely circular, uneven lines and knotty wood grains. is look also centres on a handful of earthy colours. ink forest pine and moss greens, russet and burnt oranges, parchment creams and a hint of warm, spice red. A beige base is the perfect neutral canvas for this gorgeous palette of autumn hues.

STYLE FILE Edo mug terracotta in Small, £16.95 for a set of two, Textured Lives

Small brick table lamp with raffia shade, £175, Rose & Grey Large woven market basket, £36.95, Oh Curio

Magni large leather handle, £16.99 each, Dowsing & Reynolds

Made from cotton and cactus silk (otherwise known as ‘sabra’) in Morocco, these cushions are woven on traditional wooden looms, then finished with a hand-stitched Berber pattern Moroccan Sabra cactus silk cushions, £55 each, Artisans Du Maroc

This blanket box might be on the slightly more expensive side, but it’s worth the investment for its reclaimed wood that’s full of aged charm and character

Dulwich reclaimed wood blanket box, £339, Modish Living

Bubble jug in Amber, £18; Bubble tumbler in Amber, £16; GOTS organic linen napkins in Natural, £15 for a set of two; Plane 18-piece cutlery set and six place settings in Black, £60; Jute oval table centrepiece placemats in Natural, £14 for a set of two; Graphite rim small pasta bowl, £8, all John Lewis & Partners

Clockwise from bottom left: Tobacco dag throw, £59, So Cosy. RETREAT ombré textured cushion in Natural, £29, Amara.

Olive green ceramic vase set, £38 for a set of two, Marquis & Dawe. Terracotta geo bamboo basket, £18, Sass & Belle

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Mix honeyed amber glassware with organically shaped bowls, woven jute, and linen certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard – an organisation that ensures the whole process, from field to fabric, has been environmentally and socially responsible

STYLE FILE This beautifully crafted, rustic table has a smooth, knotty surface that’s just right for this theme. It’s also made from 100% FSC Certified reclaimed wood, so it’s both sustainable and has plenty of character too Derby reclaimed wood round table, £375, Modish Living

Clockwise from top left: Ludlow linen-effect designer chenille upholstery fabric in Cream Beige, £11.99 per m, Yorkshire Fabric Shop.

Moorland Green wood paint, £18 for 750ml, Thorndown. Jackson wall clock, £159.99, Oak Furnitureland. RETREAT Herringbone tumbler in Smoke, £21 for a set of four, Amara

Mix together russet orange, mustard yellow and deep forest green to create your very own autumnal sanctuary in the bedroom

Cotton velvet linen mix cushion, £9; Plain fur cushion, £7; Diamond knit throw, £20; Tassel cushion, £7; Sunflowers duvet cover set, from £10; Jute rug, £45, all George Home

Bring natural textures and materials into your home with natural jute and undyed wool rugs Jute triangles rug, from £75; Marl rug, from £129; Jute ombré rug, from £79; Undyed wool rug, £89, all Dunelm

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TEXTURED TERRACOTTA Mix glazed and unglazed terracotta pieces for a scheme with earthy colour and textured surfaces

Glazed terracotta flower pot in Green, £17, Sunday Living

Star terracotta plant pot, £15, Scaramanga

Team a blend of linen and organic cotton fabric with a tan colourway for the ultimate cosy autumnal look and soft, textured feel

Mother of Pearl linen and organic cotton double duvet cover set in Tan, from £125, John Lewis & Partners

Mojave glaze terracotta watering can, £20, Sass & Belle

Pallas cork desk lamp, £30, Habitat

Rust brown terracotta vase with handle, £11, Heavenly Homes & Gardens

Grey Santana small bowl, £7.95, Rex London

Bring a woodland scene to your coffee table with a log tray, moss-covered bowl and a glowing amber glass candle Gold taper candle holder, £5; Wooden log-effect tray, £8; Moss bowl, £10; Amber glass candle, £2; Jute rug, £45, all George Home

Multicolour marble striped chopping board, £65, Cielshop

Glossy green glazed plant pot, £23, Homeplace

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LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER

‘I learned new skills to save on the look I wanted’

Camellia Odojukan tackled joinery and decorating to turn her tired living room into a cosy, dramatic dark-blue haven filled with unique DIY details

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amellia and Evan Odojukan bought their Victorian terraced property knowing they’d need to completely renovate it. While every room needed an update, they decided to start with the living room, as it’s the space they spend most time in together. Like the rest of the place, the room was bland and in need of an injection of colour and character. ‘e house was liveable, but tired and neglected,’ says Camellia. ‘We

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WHO LIVES HERE? I’m Camellia Odojukan, 38, an interior designer (@mrsodojukan), and I live in a Victorian terrace in Maidstone, Kent, with my husband, Evan, an IT consultant, and our children, Abigail, eight, and Elon, three.

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WHAT WAS UPDATED? Our living room, the space we spend the most time together in as a family.

WHY THE CHANGE? The décor was bland and neutral, and it wasn’t suitable for life with two children.

We needed to add plenty of useful storage but also make it a stylish space, too.

HOW LONG DID IT TAKE? It took us around three months to finish the room, as I needed to learn new DIY and woodworking skills as we went along to build the shelving.

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Luckily, Camellia already had the yellow velvet sofa and footstool, which provided just the colour boost her scheme needed.

She’s also added a black lamp and framed prints for a chic accent

wanted to give it some love and personality.

With two young children, I soon realised that the living room was the priority.’

THE PROJECT The previous living room had uninspiring

beige walls, a dark wood floor and an empty brick fireplace with alcoves on either side.

Camellia and Evan used the room frequently for family time with their children – Abigail, eight, and Elon, three – and as a relaxing retreat for them as a couple once the kids were in bed. But the room didn’t quite work for them as a family on either a practical or an aesthetic level. ‘It felt dull and cold, but the biggest issue was a lack of storage. All the children’s things had to go into boxes every night, and there was nowhere to display books

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By being bold with colour and painting the walls and woodwork a moody blue, lifted with splashes of warm gold and yellow, Camellia has achieved the perfect balance of drama and homeliness

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DIY ideas The elegant gold curves of Camellia’s feature wall draw the eye to her picture gallery and houseplants. The colourful prints by artist Jill Walker show scenes from Barbados, where Camellia has relatives

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Create your own bold scheme, like Camellia’s, with these simple tips Paint shelving, the mantlepiece and cupboards in the same colour as the walls for a cosy vibe.

Give fixtures, such as mirror frames and door handles, a coat of gold paint for an easy luxe update.

Draw curved lines using a pencil attached to a piece of string to copy Camellia’s feature wall.

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or accessories,’ says Camellia. ‘But I knew exactly how I wanted it to work and look.’

WHAT WE DID Camellia started by designing alcove

cupboards for toys and games, with floating display shelves above, but quotes to build the furniture were outside the couple’s budget.

‘We didn’t have time to save up, and I’m very hands-on, so I measured and worked out the cost of making the furniture myself,’ she says.

‘It was much more affordable, so, even though I’d never done anything similar before, I went for it.’ Décor-wise, she planned her scheme around dark tones, to give the room warmth, with bright highlights to lift the mood.

HIGHS & LOWS Camellia invested in woodworking tools and

materials, and went online to find out how to hang the shelves and scribe the crooked walls so the furniture would fit neatly. e project took about three months and was a big undertaking for a novice, but it turned out even better than she’d hoped. ‘It was a massive challenge, and a hassle as we couldn’t

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THE FINAL DETAILS Camellia was now ready to layer on some

bright colour and contrast. ‘I’m originally from the Caribbean and a bold palette is part of my personality,’ she says. ‘I was after something vibrant to lift the deep tones.’

To go with the sofa and footstool she already had, she boosted the impact by adding a Although there’s an initial outlay, gold accent chair she spotted in Homesense. investing in the tools and materials to build shelving yourself, like ‘I still didn’t think the decorating was quite Camellia, could be a cheaper way complete, though,’ she says. ‘One wall felt to get the bespoke look you want blank, and I wanted to bring in more details and accessories.’ Camellia found a striking gold-framed mirror to go above the fireplace.

‘I wanted a real statement piece and when really use the room until it was done, but it I saw this, I knew it was perfect,’ she says. saved us money and I’m really proud of the Camellia then used a pencil attached to string results,’ she says. to create interlocking arcs on the wall and With her storage fitted, Camellia could painted them to echo the curves and gold start decorating. She decided on a dark, finish of the mirror. She finished the scheme atmospheric palette. ‘I wanted a rich blueywith leafy plants and pops of bright yellow. green for the walls and woodwork. I only ‘We’re in here all the time now,’ she says, painted the chimney breast, fire surround and ‘and whenever friends come over, it gets the storage at first, but the room didn’t feel compliments. I did everything myself, and right.’ She could see she needed to extend the that makes me appreciate it even more.’

3 OF THE BEST.. mustard velvet £19.99 from Homesense Get the look of Camellia’s velvet sofa with tactile cushions like this geometric design. £59.99 from Beanbag Bazaar This Zucca pouffe doubles up as a footstool and a handy extra surface for displaying trays and books. £55 from Sweetpea & Willow This Bloomingville Leonie mirror will give your scheme a colour boost and pop against a dark blue wall.

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Inchyra Blue modern emulsion, £53 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Valspar V700 Wood & Metal paint, £34 for 2.5L; MDF board, £25.97 for three sq m, all B&Q. Torino 3-seater sofa, £599, Sofas and Friends.

For a similar footstool try Plymouth square ottoman in Turmeric Velvet, £299, Swoon. Clarke Buckingham woodburner, £262.80, Machine Mart. Ranarp floor-standing lamp, £50; Kvistbro table, £19, both IKEA. Gold mirror, £80; velvet accent chair, £50; paisley cushions, £20 each; cupboard knobs, £3 each; bowls, £5 each, all Homesense.

Elements Dot roller blind in White, £15; for a similar rug try Regent Navy rug, £219, both Dunelm. For a similar throw try Dhadit throw, £26, Next.

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‘Colour-blocking brought my living space together’

After spending on a double-storey extension, Ali Foster used clever decorating tricks to make the most of her multi-purpose room on a budget

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WHO LIVES HERE? Ali Foster (@thefostersresidence), 32, an Executive Assistant, my husband, Joe, 32, a Project Manager, our son, Oscar, three, and our cats, Blue and Delboy. We live in a threebedroom, 1930s, semi-detached house on the outskirts of St Albans.

WHAT WAS UPDATED? Our multiuse living space, part of a doublestorey extension, which increased the house size by 52 per cent.

WHY THE CHANGE? We wanted a more open-plan and modern home that would be practical for our young family.

HOW LONG DID IT TAKE? It took us two years to get the living area in a state we were happy with, due to trying to find the best layout for how we wanted to live in the space, alongside saving up for what we needed. I then spent a weekend painting and then a couple of weeks playing with the accessories and finishing touches.

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t the end of 2016, Ali and Joe moved back to Ali’s hometown of St Albans after living in Kent for a few years. ey spent a year getting a feel for their new home before starting any work on it and then decided to build a two-storey extension to give them more space for their growing family. Pipe work was chased into the walls in every room, a new kitchen was installed, they added a main bedroom with a dressing room and an en suite, and they put a new double bedroom on the back of the house.

‘In order to save money, we’ve done the painting and decorating ourselves, but as I was pregnant that ended up taking a back To make a large room feel more snug and inviting, layer lots of natural materials and tactile textiles, like Ali’s Berber-style rug, dried grasses and macramé accessories

seat. We’ve only just finished painting this year,’ Ali explains. It was important that the living space was somewhere they could relax, and that their son could play and be seen from the kitchen and dining areas.

THE PROJECT Once the building work was finished, Ali

needed to decide on how to design and zone the space to balance child-friendly features with chic design. It initially felt like a very wide corridor and wasn’t homely. e room is long, with windows at the front and back.

‘I envisaged having my little one playing while I would be in the kitchen, so the space had to be multi-functional, but not overrun with toys. I didn’t want to do anything too bold and on-trend that I wouldn’t be able to undo if I changed my mind,’ says Ali. She

LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER Ali has created a living space that works as both a grown-up living room and a practical play area for her son, by mixing fun details with luxe furnishings

Dotting black accents throughout, such as the stove, coffee table, rug and DIY mirror, brings a sophisticated vibe to the space

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decided that a colour-block wall would be an inexpensive way to separate the living area, and came up with a scheme that would give her son a play area in keeping with the grownup style of the open-plan space.

WHAT WE DID Ali set up the play area on the right of the

space as you walk into the room, so it’s relatively hidden yet still visible from the kitchen and dining areas. It also means she

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USE A BIG MIRROR To bounce light around. My DIY design gives the illusion of an extra window to make the room feel larger.

ZONE THE SPACE Using colourblocking. I’ve used pink circles and squares to create different areas in my open-plan room.

CREATE A PLAY AREA With a simple tape house motif for a budget-friendly child’s corner.

PICK AN L-SHAPE SOFA For a defined, versatile seating area in a multi-use room like mine.

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can keep toys and clutter out of the way. ‘I tried to find the best storage so that I can tidy everything away at the end of the day and zoning the area has helped keep everything in its place,’ she says.

‘In the corner by the play area there’s a built-in box with an electric meter, but the price to move it was expensive, so we use it as a shelf for Oscar’s toys,’ says Ali. e meter also restricted her choices for positioning the furniture, so she chose a corner sofa to give her the most seating options.

HIGHS AND LOWS As you have to walk past the living room to

get to the kitchen, Ali has kept the floor space clear to make it easily accessible. ‘is made the furniture placement really tricky because I couldn’t have the sofa facing the stove in the fireplace,’ says Ali. She also had to look for compact solutions to fit in everything she wanted. ‘We used to have a lovely hand-me-down coffee table, but it took up all the space and so we installed a round glass table that makes the room feel lighter as the glass is reflective,’ she says. And although the flooring she chose gave her the look she was after, it hasn’t lasted. ‘I knew I wanted a grey timber-effect laminate flooring, but I’m disappointed with what we have because it’s coming up in some areas,’ she says. ‘at said, it was good for my son when he was learning to crawl and it’s easy to clean.’

Ali has filled Oscar’s play area with a mix of playful details and practical storage, choosing white furniture so it harmonises with the rest of the space

She thought carefully about the colour for the feature wall and play area, and loves the result. ‘I was looking for a neutral hue for colour-blocking and it took me weeks to find just the right shade of pink. It had to go with the furniture, which was going to be neutral so it wouldn’t date, but also so it would be versatile and I could change up the space with cushions,’ explains Ali. ‘I did a few polls on

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my Instagram account and, in the end, I went for a special Dulux colour mix.’

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THE FINAL DETAILS Because the couple have a toddler and cats,

they wisely chose not to buy expensive furniture and accessories to finish their scheme, but have still been able to create a low-cost yet classy finish. ‘e biggest thing for me has been taking our time to plan out the space and how things will work,’ says Ali. ‘is is useful, especially if you’re on a budget.

We were able to think about what we already had that we could use and play around with.’ e couple saved by having everything painted white and then added their own touches to link the different parts of the room.

Ali created a fun house motif using tape

Using the same pink for the feature wall and Oscar’s play corner makes it feel like one cohesive space, even though it has two distinct functions

around her son’s toy storage, which matches the black windowpane mirror, and they used the same pink from behind the sofa to paint shapes on the play area walls to tie it all in. ‘I really like how the colour-blocking pulls the space together,’ says Ali.

3 OF THE BEST.. black & boho £20.90 from Beaumonde Jazz up a plain, practical sofa with a chunky, Scandi-look throw. £25 from Very Attractive storage baskets are an essential for hiding clutter in a busy family home. £12 from Matalan Add pattern and texture to a colour-block wall with a tasselled geometric wall hanging that’ll go with any scheme.

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Colour-blocking painted in Paint Mixing Easycare Washable & Tough Matt in Silken Sunrise 4, £36.78 per 2.5L, Dulux. Kiri Grecian Oak LVT flooring, £29.99 per sq m, Tapi. Handmade bead garland, £18, @Aliinwonderland. Cream Scandi Nordic rug, £60, Kukoon Rugs.

Plant wall hangers, £4 each, eBay. Candle sticks, £2.50 each; console table, £199, both Argos Home. Pink footstool, £25, Sainsbury’s Home. Large white toy basket, £19.99; Rattan round tray, £10, both Homesense. Small lantern, £15; large lantern, £25, both Matalan.

Plant pots, from £6, Homebase. Grey herringbone blackout roller blind, £28, Dunelm. Navy velour cushion, £6, Wilko.

Vimle sofa in Gunnared Beige, £1,035; Vittsjö coffee table in Black-brown, £35; Trofast storage combination with boxes in White/Grey, £45; Latt table with chairs, £22; Knipparv cushion, £12; Heddamaria cushion cover, £6.50; Flisat wall storage, £12; Ribba photo frames, £1.50; Lots mirror, £7 for four, all IKEA.

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‘I wanted dark, cosy colours for autumn nights’ Faced with a bland, magnolia living space, Sarah Evans got to work injecting character with exposed bricks, country styling and a wood-burning stove

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arah and Tom really loved the location of this house, near to the town – ideal for Sarah’s florist work and with easy access to her local wholesalers – and were won over by its cottage feel. While it wasn’t going to be their forever home, they knew they could make the most of it and were excited to add some character back into the rooms.

‘We love a challenge and, as this felt quite bland and boring, I knew we could turn it into something cosy and comfy,’ says Sarah.

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STEP INSIDE..

WHO LIVES HERE? I’m Sarah Evans, 33, a florist with my own business, Willow and Belle Floristry (@willowandbellefloristry).

I live with my husband, Tom, and our children, Isabelle, 14, Pippa, nine, and Wilf, one, in our threebedroom, mid-terrace townhouse in Bury St Edmunds.

WHAT WAS UPDATED? We fitted our living room with a new wood burner, removed plasterwork to expose the brickwork, and added built-in alcove storage.

WHY THE CHANGE? The living room was a magnolia nightmare, with a bland, dated fireplace, empty, awkward alcoves, minimum storage and no character.

HOW LONG DID IT TAKE? The living room took about two weeks in total to finish.

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ey renovated the ground-floor kitchen and bathroom first and then tackled the living room, for which Sarah had something specific in mind. ‘My main priority was a woodburning stove,’ she explains.

THE PROJECT e house is quite small for a family of five,

but the renovations they had planned would make it work for them and give it a new lease of life. ‘We decided to start downstairs

As it has windows at each end, Sarah knew this bright room could take a darker colour on the walls to make it the cosy sanctuary she wanted

LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER and had a new kitchen and bathroom fitted as soon as we exchanged contracts. ey are always quite big jobs, so we got the professionals in,’ Sarah says.

Once they were happy with the other rooms, the couple then looked at the living room and felt it lacked personality. ‘We needed to add some character and decided that if it was possible, we’d fit a wood-burning stove. And the alcoves were screaming out for some shelving and storage,’ explains Sarah.

‘But, first, we spoke to the experts at a local company called Opulence Stoves to see if we could fit a wood burner and that we weren’t planning something that wasn’t possible.’

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wood burner, the couple set to work on the renovation, prepping the walls and removing the flooring, and then Tom was able to remove the plaster on the chimney breast, which exposed the brickwork for the rustic feel they wanted. e stove fitters were able

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Sarah added a wood burner and exposed the fireplace brickwork to give this previously bland room an injection of character and create a focal point

to ensure the fitting was done safely and that the chimney breast was structurally safe. ‘We opted for a smaller burner, but it really heats up the room instantly and looks amazing.

Once the fire was in, I started to design the bespoke shelving that would fit in one of the alcoves. I wanted this to house the TV, with a storage cupboard it could stand on, while the other alcove was to hold the logs. I also needed a small desk space that I could use now and again when doing invoice and books for work,’ explains Sarah. She found a local carpenter to follow her rough drawings and he made the shelving fit perfectly.

To tie everything in together, Sarah gave it all a lick of paint in a rich, opulent blue. ‘I painted the walls in quite a dark colour, which gives the space a warm, cosy feel, and decided to paint all the shelving and units, too. It instantly made the room feel larger,’ enthuses Sarah. She also managed to source finishing details for a great price. ‘We fitted some new wooden flooring and also replaced the old door to the outside patio, which was a bargain

On the other side of the fireplace from her bespoke shelving, Sarah has added a desk area as well as log storage. She’s made it feel like part of the scheme with vintage accessories

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LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER buy from a local reclamation yard for under £80, and found the doors for the alcove unit, which the carpenter cut to size.’

HIGHS AND LOWS While the couple had a plan of action when

they started the makeover, and Sarah had clear ideas about how she wanted the room to look, they had to make some changes after speaking to the stove specialists. ‘I had visions of something super modern initially, but soon realised this wasn’t possible and, in hindsight, With the shelving painted a dark colour and the storage unit designed to fit the space perfectly, the TV blends into the background rather than dominating the room

it was a good decision as it made me go for a cosier, cottage feel, which worked out better,’ she says.

Sarah also realised that the dark paint needed several coats and that the shelving was better painted in an eggshell finish so it wouldn’t mark or scratch. Since moving

in, they have already had to give the room another coat, as in certain lights you could see that the walls were a little uneven.

THE FINAL DETAILS When it came to the finishing touches, the

couple decided to add some more character

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My style tips MAKE A BRIGHT ROOM COSIER By painting it in an atmospheric dark colour.

COLLECT VINTAGE FINDS To decorate surfaces to finish off a rustic living room scheme.

LOOK FOR SALES For expensive items, like my Nkuku chairs.

CONSULT EXPERTS On big decisions. I made sure it was possible to get a wood burner so I could plan my room around it.

LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER Look for old cameras and bottles in second-hand and antiques shops to finish an eclectic scheme. Sarah displays her collections in a distressed-finish letter rack

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and found the vintage sign at a local bootsale. ‘I wanted a chesterfield-style sofa but without all the stud details, and we also needed it to be a sofa bed, as we often have family over, or Isabelle’s friends to stay’. e couple trawled local stores and found one

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online from Designersofas4u.com, which was on offer. ‘It was the perfect colour and the right size and looked great against the dark walls,’ says Sarah. She also found chairs in an end-of-line sale at Nkuku, one of her favourite shops. ‘ey really add to the look I was after, and I used an old vintage rug that has been in the family for years. Overall, I’m thrilled with how it turned out and it’s such a cosy room to relax in at the end of the day’.

3 OF THE BEST.. rustic storage £10 from Sass & Belle Pop matches or other bits and bobs in a lidded glass jar in keeping with a vintagestyle space. £59 from The Braided Rug Company A basket in hard-wearing jute and water hyacinth is an attractive log storage solution. £110 from Garden Trading Display throws, books and magazines on a ladder rack for handy storage that’s part of the décor.

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For similar stove, try 5kW Fireview Eco C5-S, £1,412.50, Woodwarm. Abe linen armchair, now £895, Nkuku. Chestnut faux wood blind, from £12.96, Blinds 2go.

Carved faux fur throw, £60; large Navy velvet cushion, £12; Light Blue cushion, £8, all Dunelm. Walls painted in estate emulsion in Inchyra Blue, £49.50 per 2.5L; shelving painted in estate eggshell in Inchyra Blue, £28 per 0.75L, both Farrow & Ball. Impressive Soft Oak laminate flooring, now £35.49 per sq m, Quick-Step.

Classic Bruciato leather Chesterfield sofa bed, £1,239.50, Designersofas4u.com.

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THE THREE AW21 TRENDS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT Achieve this season’s most stylish looks with our top tips and pick of the latest products

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s we head into the cooler months, it’s time, once again, to retreat into our homes and make them feel as comfortable as possible – and by keeping up with the latest looks, you can surround yourselves with style to keep you content all winter long. For AW21, we’ve pulled together three trends that are set to be popular – ‘rough the looking glass’, which is all about cool and crisp tones; ‘Back to the Seventies’, for those looking to encompass a bright and bold retro look; and ‘Get in line’, where fluted finishes and vertical lines dominate. Turn over to discover these trends in detail and decide which one you’ll embrace this season…

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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Welcoming the sharp, icy shapes and cool tones of the season

Add depth to cool tones by combining with streaks of dark teal and reflective chrome finishes Matt emulsion in Soft Ash and Teal, from £18 per 2.5L; Easyclean bathroom emulsion in Platinum, from £25 per 2.5L, all Crown Paints

can transform your home into a chic winter wonderland.

Light-play is the key element to this trend. An iridescent palette of light greys, blues and lilacs set the backdrop, creating a sense of calmness and clarity, while reflective glassware and classic chrome finishes add glamorous detail and allow light to bounce around the space for a little enchantment at this time of year. To stop your scheme becoming too stark, create depth with a few key darker tones, such as teal and charcoal, and soft furnishings in stylish geometric patterns.

Tones such as lilac, white and teal combine well and mirror the iridescent colours found in reflective glass Sofology Castille sofa in Teal Mix, £1,199, Sofology Teal textured velvet cushion, £14.99, M&Co

Fabulous nouveau peacock fringe cushion, £28, Joe Browns Watercolour print chair, £379.99, Homesense

Madison round coffee table in ribbed glass and black, £199, Cult Furniture

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Bertoia Style Diamond chair with white cushion & chrome frame, £159, Pash Classics

Coloured glasses, £9.99 for a set of six, Homesense

Really embrace this crystalising trend by creating a feature wall with a mural Lilac Ripple wall mural by Lara Skinner, £35 per sq m, Wallsauce

Our experts say…

‘This is a trend all about light, transparency and reflection. Sharp edges and crisp shards of colour where lines and angles meet echo what happens when light is refracted. Materials are glass, mirror and metal – anything that has a shine or lustre for a sleek, polished look. Inspired by these surfaces, colours include soft luminous blues that reflect light balanced by deeper navy, teal and charcoal.’

Judy Smith, Colour Consultant for Crown Paints

Aurora green curve full-length mirror, £165, Oliver Bonas

Crystal alcohol ink art Amethyst Gem, £34.95, Lime Lace

Aurelia mirrored & chrome dressing console, £299.99, MY Furniture

Nine Angels pastel lilac & silver jesmonite hexagon trinket box, £18, And So To Shop

Monica Geometric pattern printed soft chenille designer fabric, £19.99 per m, Yorkshire Fabric Shop

Wood paint in Purple Orchid, £44 per 2.5L, Thorndown Paints

Laura Ashley Fernhurst wall light in polished chrome glass, £75, där lighting

Star by Julien Macdonald glass crystal paperweight, £10, Freemans

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Ravenala orange lampshade, £180, Mindthegap

BACK TO THE SEVENTIES e Seventies is a decade that keeps

coming back to the present day – and for good reason. Rich mustard and orange tones bring warmth into our homes when we need it most and those distinct retro patterns instantly add character to any space. If you like the look of this trend but are hesitant to pick up a bright paint brush, start small by adding in a few key pieces such as a statement upholstered chair, a few scattered cushions, or a couple of nostalgic accessories. Ready to go all out? Opt for a feature wall in a funky pattern for real wow-factor, and pair with equally bold accessories.

Flamenco orange bowl, £4.95, Rex London

Paisley duvet set, from £10, George Home

70s mustard throw with large tassels, £24.99, Homesense

Don’t be afraid to go bold when it comes to this trend – opt for a statement wall or floor and use similar colours throughout your scheme for a cohesive look Soho Kingston Stripes carpet, £44.99 per sq m, Carpetright

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Rich, deep red tones can overwhelm a space. Counteract this by balancing out with light woodwork and complementary colours Matt emulsion in Cherry Burst Aura, £29 per 0.94L, Benjamin Moore

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Our experts say…

‘This trend is about bringing warming shades into the darkest months of the year with hot flashes of colour such as orange, deep red and burgundy, for a real fireside feel. Colour can transform both your space and mood, with a bright palette offering an instant feel-good factor. This look works equally well in contemporary spaces or period homes, and bolder is always better.’

Jemma Dayman, Carpets Buyer for Carpetright

Layer velvet cushions and soft rugs in this season’s colours to create a cosy look Tempe brass table lamp, £45; Easton brushed brass & opal wall light, £28; Razia India nested tables, £195; Mohan flatweave reversible rug, £120; Regency emerald green cushion, £35; Orrico hammered brass plant pot, £55; Razia India Etch painted coffee table, £150; Matte velour navy cushion, £6.50; Joel sofa bed in Orange, £400; Matte velour mustard cushion, £6.50, all Habitat

Over The Rainbow wallpaper in Terracotta Reds, £38 per 3.6m roll, Lust Home

COAT paint in Ridge Walk, £40 per 2.5L, Urban Outfitters Amber fluted glass tea light holder, £1, Primark

Nora table lamp in brass, £79, Cult Furniture

Ochre Mongolian faux-fur cushion, £28, Julian Charles

Upgrading old chairs with a fresh lick of paint can keep them looking cool for years to come Chalk paint in Antoinette, Barcelona Orange, Athenian Black and English Yellow, £21.95 per 1L each; Wall paint in Old White, £41.95 per 2.5L, all Annie Sloan

Nova kitchen stool in burnt orange with black legs, £119, Cult Furniture

Cover in Chocolate tea towel, £11, Red Candy

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DECORATING IDEAS Fluted finishes are forever associated with art deco glamour, instantly creating a luxurious look in your home Oversized Hotel headboard, from £199; Hotel Finley tripod table lamp in silver, £45; Logan bedside table, £169; Hotel Egyptian cotton silver stripe duvet cover, from £25; Hotel Bubble stem flute glasses, £18 for a set of four, all Dunelm

Isabelle oval glass pendant light, £125, The French Bedroom Co

Kiln Cabinet, MidCentury style in walnut-stain and brass-plated steel, £549, Swoon

Retro vintage square art print, from £5, Abstract House

Marble cutting board, Natural, £65, Cult Furniture

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From panelling to headboards, and even stripy patterned wallpaper, vertical lines and fluted finishes are coming back through in lots of furniture and décor this autumn. is trend is less about the colours and more about the shapes and textures you can create with lines, which means you can incorporate the style into your existing scheme with the addition of ribbed glassware, fluted furniture and striped accessories. If you’re starting from scratch, stick to a neutral backdrop for a sophisticated look and let the details do the talking. e art deco movement really embraced fluted shapes, so it’s easy to lean into a glamorous look with this trend by pairing with gorgeous gold and luxe marbles.

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This sophisticated trend focuses on shapes rather than colours, so you can keep your scheme light and neutral, and let your décor take centre stage Fluted Ivy two-seater in Velluto Anthracite/Grey mix, £899; Mia blush scatter cushion, £35; Moonstruck scatter cushion, £35; Kingsley large rug, £399; Angle side table, £379, all Sofology

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Fluted finishes add texture and depth to a space. Pair with luxurious materials such as brass and marble for a luxury look Black Flute marble media unit, £549, Atkin & Thyme

Contemporary wood slat wallpaper in Silver Grey, £22 per 10m roll, I Love Wallpaper

GoodHome Kitchens Sumac fluted bar handle 60mm, £8, B&Q

Scandi Boho Stripe Blanket Throw, £23, Sass & Belle Ella dining chair in Dove Grey, brass base, £249.99, MY Furniture

12-piece Stanton dinner set, £55, Next

As we head into winter and prepare to host more dinner parties, upgrade your glassware cupboard with a new set of flutes Berkeley wine glasses in Smoke, £28 for a set of four, Garden Trading

Black and grey striped Scandinavian style cotton modern rug, £39.99, Homescapes Online

Our experts say…

White and grey striped plant pot, £12, Hudson Home

Julian Bowen Afina sofa bed, £375, Cuckooland

‘As we transition from the warmer months to the autumn and winter seasons, our décor becomes increasingly layered and deep in textures. Fluted furniture calls back to the classic architectural grooves of Grecian pillars and art deco geometrics, giving pieces timeless elegance. Fluted designs are chameleons – using bold colours and metallic accents will evoke a more industrial effect.’

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Easycare Washable & Tough matt in Brave Ground, Midnight Garden and Night Seas, £36.78 per 2.5L, Dulux

As a starting point for an outdoorsy scheme, pick colours you might see when out and about to use on your walls. Think about the mood you want to create – grassy greens and light blues will make a space feel fresh and airy, while earthy taupes, rusts and browns can be used to create an enveloping feel in rooms where comfiness is key, like living rooms and bedrooms.

Alternatively, colour-blocking is a way to bring together elements of both.

Wall paint in French Linen, £41.95 per 2.5L; cushions in Linen Union in Old White, £39.95 per m; Tacit in French Linen, £44.95 per m; Ticking in Graphite, £34.95 per m; seat cushion in Tacit in Graphite, £44.95 per m, all Annie Sloan

GoodHome durable matt emulsion in Limerick, £16 per 2.5L, B&Q

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Capture the laid-back feel of garden living in your interior décor with these outdoor-inspired additions

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hen it’s time to swap balmy evenings in the garden for cosy nights on the sofa, there’s no need to give up the relaxed al fresco vibe – instead, you can bring it inside with a few budgetfriendly, outdoor-inspired swaps. As well as stocking up on houseplants (real or faux will provide the same mood-boosting effect), try painting the walls with sky blues and lush greens to bring the colours of a summer’s day to your interiors. Introduce prints that remind you of the countryside – whether that’s close to home or a little more exotic – and finish off with shapes and textures found in nature to enjoy the great outdoors all year round, whatever the weather’s doing outside.

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Regal select matt in Windmill Wings, £26 per 0.94L, Benjamin Moore

Go bold with large-scale blooms

While the big, blousy flowers of summer don’t stick around for long, your home can still be in bloom all year with an injection of dramatic florals. Fill a big expanse of floor with a large statement rug, wallpaper a feature wall behind a sofa, bed or bath for a room with real flower power, or introduce the same look on a smaller scale with cushions, bedding and other textiles in painterly prints.

Floral cushion, £24.99, Homesense Meadow Multi rug, from £59, The Rug Seller

Midnight Garden wallpaper mural by Carol Robinson, from £35 per sq m, Wallsauce.com

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Wheat wreath, £39.99, Lights4fun

Fi your home with real and faux foliage

It’s no surprise plants are one of the most common ways to bring the outside into your home – not only are they proven to improve your mood, but they’ll work with any decorating style you can think of. Get a mix of sizes, from mini succulents to supersized Swiss cheese plants, for a varied display. Add a jungle of humidity-friendly plants in a bathroom to give it a spa feel, and don’t forget dried and faux options, like wreaths and bouquets.

Pink & Cream dried eucalyptus bundle, £26, Rose & Grey

Peace lily, from £10; Regent pot in Terracotta, from £16; ZZ plant, from £35; Broadway pot in Chalk, from £16; Calathea pinstripe, from £20; Broadway pot in Charcoal, from £16, all Leaf Envy

Hardy houseplants for fuss-free greenery

Not green-fingered? Jo Lambell, founder of Beards & Daisies, recommends five easy-to-care-for plants to add low-maintenance flora to your interiors

Able to tolerate low light and even a little unintentional neglect, the kentia palm is a go-to for those looking for an easycare plant. With its height and impressive structure, it looks harder to care for than it really is. Simply water when its soil is dry to the touch.

SNAKE PLANT

Also known as mother-inlaw’s tongue, the snake plant can easily go three weeks without a drink.

It will also take care of you, as it’s one of the best plants for improving air quality, removing toxins such as formaldehyde, ammonia and carbon monoxide from the air.

CAST IRON

The clue is in the name with this plant as a reference to how hardy it is, the cast iron can withstand a lot of neglect.

You’ll see this plant flourish with both little water and little light, and generally in places where other plants may have failed to thrive.

ZZ PLANT

Native to eastern Africa, the ZZ plant is perfect for those new to plant parenthood as it’s so simple to care for.

Position your ZZ plant in a warm, bright area of your home with indirect light and water it when the top two inches of soil feel dry – it’s as easy as that!

FISHBONE CACTUS The fishbone cactus gets its name from the long, flat stems, which resemble a fishbone. As they grow longer they’ll eventually trail down, making for a fantastic display. Allow its soil to dry out between watering and don’t be shy to prune any super long stems.

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DECORATING IDEAS Dripping gold concrete pot, £26, Audenza

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A contrast with outdoor materials

You might not expect to see concrete and stone indoors, but using materials inside that you’d usually find on a patio is a subtle way to link your outside space to your interior. It also makes for a pleasing contrast of textures when paired with plush textiles. Create a feature fireplace with terracotta tiles (a hue that’s as warming as the fire itself) or punctuate your existing décor with concrete and terrazzo plant pots, ornaments and side tables.

Zuiver Luigi round side table, £169, Cuckooland

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Chatham Terracotta brick tile, £39.95 per sq m, Walls and Floors

Laura Ashley Lisette White self-adhesive glass splashback, from £199, Splashback

Frame your view with lightweight curtains

How you showcase the view out of your window is just as important as what you put into a room. Rather than covering up with heavy blinds and curtains, use light, sheer fabrics to give you versatile options throughout the day. A barely there voile, breezy linen curtain or a blind with sheer panels will give you privacy Linton fabric in while still allowing you to Blossom, £18 per see outside, and can be m; Ian Mankin layered up with thicker Angus Stripe in curtains for snug evenings.

Flax, £49.50 per m, Magnum Antique day night blind, from £30.97, 247 Blinds

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Try country living with ditsy motifs For outside-in décor with longevity, you can’t go

wrong with classic countryside motifs. This look suits all seasons – in winter, it’ll give your home the feel of a cosy country cottage (we can already imagine the roaring log fire). The prints and patterns that define this style are all about celebrating the best of the British springtime, from ditsy bees to wildflowers. Style it with whitewashed furniture, rustic wood and timeless fabrics like cotton and linen.

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DECORATING IDEAS Eden leaf print cushion, £8, B&M

Tropical jungle leaves art print, from £23, Abstract House

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Get a holiday vibe

Mustard leaf stoneware vase, £35, Trouva

with tropical prints

Tropical designs aren’t just for the summer – the key to making them work all year round is to swap zingy shades of hot pinks and lime greens for moodier hues of rich navy blues, rust oranges and muted greens, such as sage, moss and emerald. Matched with natural materials, like rattan and bamboo, and sleek black and gold accents, it’ll create a super sophisticated scheme reminiscent of a high-end hotel in a far-flung location.

Anthurium flamingo flowers print, £18; Abstract shell cut-outs print, £18; Shell colour-block abstract print, £18; Sea shells abstract print, £18; Colourful succulent house plants print, £18, all Violets Print House

Rainforest towels in Green, Pink/Mustard and Blue/Mustard, from £11.20, Clarissa Hulse Twig snacking plate, £10, Quince & Cook

Adria pebble shape wall mirror in Matt Black, £139, Made.com

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The natural world is full of unique shapes and forms that can be incorporated into your décor to complete an outdoor-inspired room. This can be done by foraging for discarded natural objects and materials to use for DIY projects, or looking out for high-street homeware designs that resemble pebbles, branches, shells and more – think Himalia pebble vases and ornaments, sculptural table lamp in Chrome, £40, B&Q lamps and abstract prints.

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Take inspiration from this month’s contemporary colours, natural motifs and sleek solutions for your bathroom

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Welcome summer into your home with Crown Imperial’s new Painted Fusions shades.

Joining 18 colours already in the collection, the four lively additions offer a simple and stylish solution to any lacklustre furniture woes.

Pep up your kitchen cabinetry with the mood-boosting Ocean Green hue or inject a splash of colour into your bathroom with a lick of Yellow Sun, a dose of lemony joy. If you’re after something a little more subdued, opt for Mint or Sage – mellow greens that are sure to bring calming vibes to your home.

THE FINISHING TOUCH To give your bathroom a vintageinspired twist, look no further than Nuie’s recently launched Brushed Brass Contemporary Brassware range. e elegant, warm-toned hardware will allow you to achieve that luxurious, heritage look without breaking the bank. With technology that helps to prevent corrosion, this range is designed with longevity in mind, so you can rest assured your bathroom will retain that luxe look for years to come. e collection includes showers, taps, fixtures and fittings. Priced from £49.

Midsomer kitchen in Yellow Sun and Sky, from £10,000, Crown Imperial

Go wild

Embrace the natural world and bring a touch of the outside in, with the Wildlife in Spring collection from Victoria Eggs. Illustrated and made here in the UK, the charming grey and white design features bees, butterflies and beautiful blossom.

SMALL SPACES A bijou bathroom can be both chic and

Wildlife in Spring apron, £22; Wildlife in Spring tea towel, £12, both Victoria Eggs

practical. Just choose cleverly designed, streamlined furniture, such as Britton’s new Dalston range, to maximise space and create hidden-away storage areas. e sleek units and basins are available in five elegant colourways, including a muted Matt Pink (pictured) and an on-trend Matt Blue. Priced from £399.

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KITCHEN IDEAS

‘A lot of people really buy into the American-diner style, look and feel of a kitchen. It’s not just the cabinetry, it’s the whole space – chequerboard flooring, kitsch bar stools and appliances. Retro kitchens usually involve big, bold colours, which is exciting and different in comparison to other styles on the market. They bring the space to life and are more vibrant.’

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appliances and accessories that can be used either to create a full-on homage to times gone by, or to inject a bit of character to an otherwise classic or contemporary design. e best way to tackle it is to choose an era that appeals to you visually, then stick to that period – try not to combine retro styles, as this could end up as a confusing mix. Use statement appliances, decorative tiles and

flooring, and vintage-coloured units for an eye-catching scheme that’s practical too.

This 1950s-style kitchen screams American diner, thanks to its highgloss cabinets in soft shades with curved details, chrome accents and contrasting red worktops

Bespoke Crème de la Crème kitchen in Sugar Almond Cream, from £28,000, John Lewis of Hungerford

Choose retro wallpaper to add a vintage feel to the kitchen or dining area of an open-plan layout. You can recreate any look from the 1940s onwards as there are so many different prints available – including this funky 1970s pattern Lust Home Groovy Baby, £40 per roll, Lust Home

Rise-and-fall pendant lights are given a modern twist in a polished copper finish. Hang in a row of two or three over an island or breakfast bar so you can adjust the light, depending on whether you’re prepping food or kicking back with a coffee Rise & Fall School light, £589, Original BTC

Misteratomic – Tomato Power tea towel, £9.50, Home Landing

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For a Sixties vibe underfoot, think geometric patterned vinyl and team with a monochrome scheme. Pair white cabinetry and stools with black accents for lighting, small appliances and accessories. Vinyl is slip- and waterresistant as well as being warm and comfy to walk on Starfloor Tile Cube 3D Luxury Vinyl in Grey, £36.99 per sq m, Carpetright

Dutchbone Scuola chair, £436 for four, Cuckooland

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KITCHEN IDEAS Get an instant 1970s feel by hanging a retro-inspired roller blind at the window. Orla Kiely’s designs are perfect for this, as they feature large curvy leaves and buds in bold, bright colours Orla Kiely Rosebud Orange roller blind, from £54.23 for 60 x 60cm, Blinds 2go

Traditional School Milk Bottle, £1.95, Rex London

Swan Retro slow cooker, £29.99, Wayfair

Onepiece glass splashbacks can add a hit of decorative retro style in an instant, and they are quick and easy to wipe clean.

Look for a colour palette that either complements or contrasts with your cabinetry depending on whether you want a coordinated feel or something that stands out Heritage Sky Blue selfadhesive glass splashback, from £175, splashback.co.uk

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Keeping the kitchen simple stays true to its Shaker origins and using a darker colour gives an authentic 1970s look. You can always lighten up the room with wall units in a contrasting white finish White and Labrador Green Slim Shaker kitchen, from £10,000, Trend Interiors

Perfect fit

‘The 1970s were all about the early days of the fitted kitchen and the Shaker style was hugely popular.

Moving from post-war Britain with larders and modular furniture to having a fitted kitchen was a real luxury and homeowners were keen to make the most of the look.’

Mark Mills, Managing Director at Trend Interiors

Combining a traditional pattern with a clean, modern finish turns a plain wall into a retro statement.

Pick out some of the colours with your small appliances and accessories to tie it all together

Adorne Santiago porcelain tiles, £50 per sq m, Tile Giant

Fifties flavour

‘The retro look is popular for its nostalgic style that harks back to a different time. The curved, spacey look of Fifties-inspired appliances injects timeless appeal in small doses without overpowering both traditional and contemporary kitchens.’

John Davies, Head of Marketing at Smeg UK Retro Flower Spot porcelain egg cup, £1.99, KitchenCraft

Kinta teapot in Mustard, £36, Abode Living

One of the easiest ways to get the retro look is to invest in a Smeg appliance or two.

Its iconic refrigerators have the curvaceous Fifties-style look and come in a huge choice of colours, from pastel blue and pink to white, black, cream and red FAB28 fridge in Pastel Blue, £1,439, Smeg

Search for original retro pieces of furniture on eBay and Gumtree as well as car boot sales. Someone else’s junk could turn out to be your next big purchase! Then shop for retro wallpaper and tile reproductions to complete the look

Hoja Silverbirch wallpaper, £76 per roll, MissPrint

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‘We used 3D design to plan A DIY design program allowed Kim and Gareth to turn

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INSIDER INFO WHO LIVES HERE?

Kim Willis, 38, a writer, lives in a 17thcentury farmhouse in Heddington, Wiltshire, with her husband, Gareth Jones, 39, who is a photographer. They moved here in July 2013.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE ROOM?

I love that it’s open, airy and light, and if I’m having a shower at exactly the right time of day, the sun pours through the Velux window and bathes the room in light.

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP TIPS?

Get trade recommendations and take your time to find the right person for the job. We were given some bad professional advice along the way, but we’d just moved to the area so used the first person we’d found.

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im Willis and Gareth Jones knew they were taking on a project when they moved to this 17th-century farmhouse, as the building has lots of quirks, and installing a bath and shower-room into the eaves was never going to be easy. ‘The original space had a corridor leading to a tiny bedroom and bathroom, but with no shower, and we had to brush our teeth at an angle because the wall was so slanted we couldn’t stand up straight,’ says Kim. However, with the internal walls removed, it had potential to be a huge space, and rather than use their budget on an architect, Gareth worked on a 3D design program called SketchUp, which allowed the couple to plan the room themselves. The obvious place LEAN IN The angle of the eaves gives the bathroom an intimate feel, while the blue-and-white palette and natural light flooding in through the windows keeps it bright and airy

for the bath was under the window, ‘so we can relax in the tub and enjoy the beautiful views,’ says Kim. ‘We decided to keep the loo in its original place to save using our budget moving soil pipes.’

Although a nice architectural feature, the slanting walls made positioning the shower difficult as it couldn’t be put in the corner or against a wall. The solution came when the couple decided to forgo a cubicle and opt for an open-plan shower, fitting the shower head into the ceiling. ‘Gareth then had the idea of building two low brick walls to zone the area, which allowed the shower tap and thermostat to be boxed in,’ explains Kim, ’but they also stop the shower water flowing forwards, which is a bonus.’

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a dark, awkward space into a light-filled bathroom The last piece of the jigsaw was to put the basin below the Velux, so they can stand up straight while using it. Luckily, the building work was straightforward, and although Kim and Gareth usually have very different tastes, they both fell in love with the Moroccan-style

floor tiles, and choosing simple white metro tiles for the walls was a classic move.

‘Now we both love using the space so much that Gareth even suggested getting a sofa in here, though I hope that was a joke,’ laughs Kim.

TOTAL RE-THINK When the couple realised they could have an open-plan shower rather than an enclosure, and put the shower head in the ceiling to create a wet room, it made planning the rest of the space far easier

SPACE SAVVY As it’s a big, open space, Kim and Gareth have used low walls to break up the room, including mirroring the low walls in the main part of the bathroom at the entrance to enclose the toilet area

SHOPPING LIST

ONE OF A KIND Kim commissioned a local carpenter to make a bespoke wooden vanity unit. It was his idea to leave four of the cubby holes open for easy access to towels

For similar bath, try the Warwick singleended roll-top bath, £479, Wickes. For similar bath tap, try the Swirl deckmounted mixer tap, £74.99, Screwfix.

Arezzo traditional toilet with Chrome Lever, £184.95; for similar shower head, try Traditional ceiling-mounted fixedhead shower, £54.95; Thames Traditional twin concealed thermostatic shower valve, £129.95; all Victorian Plumbing. White ceramic countertop basin, £124, Click Basin. Metro Underground Bevelled wall tiles, 300 x 100mm, £15 per sq m, Total Tiles. Adena Monobloc single lever basin mixer tap, £79.99, Homary. For similar flooring, try Villa Harbour Oak laminate flooring, £17.49 per sq m, Direct Wood Flooring. Travertine Natural Stone Mosaic floor tiles, £8.36 per sheet, B&Q. Henley Cool floor tile, £35.95 per sq m, Topps Tiles.

Margot Selby Eastbourne towels, from £15; Blue Bobble bath mat, £10; both John Lewis & Partners. Elements Bamboo duck board, £18; Traditional Natural bath rack, £20, both Dunelm. Grey Maine ladder shelf, £30, B&M. Round jute rug, £24.99, H&M Home. Green Gluggle jug, £35, Oliver Bonas.

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Faux plant in blue ceramic pot, £12.99, Homesense

Medina Blue Triangles porcelain tiles, £48 per sq m, Porcelain Superstore

Team glossy navy tiles and a simple white tub with a traditional chrome tap and showerhead, for an elegant bathing space. Just add a good book and plenty of bubbles!

Milano Elizabeth Traditional Lever bath shower mixer tap, £199.99, Big Bathroom Shop

From cornflower to navy, indigo to ice, blue is a classic colour for bathrooms, which you can choose to style traditionally or with the latest trends…

Blue bobbly large vase, £9.99, Homesense Unfaced poster, from £8.95, Desenio

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Pop decora glassware bytivthee window to let the light reflect and refract off its surfaces.

There’s nothing quite like a luxurious feature wall for creating a boutique hotel vibe. This floral mural makes a stylish statement behind a free-standing bath, and is a beautiful thing to admire while you lie back and soak

Tranquil Sea scented candle, £5.99, TK Maxx

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Wall mural Indigo Garden 2, from £35 per sq m, Wallsauce

Pep & Co bath mat in blue, £3, Poundland

BATHROOM IDEAS

Choose colourful sanitaryware to inject real impact into your bathroom.

This mid-blue basin with pedestal will fit beautifully with cottagecore schemes

Alaska Blue Edwardian 61cm basin with standard pedestal, £798, Burlington

Give a navy scheme a modern feel by pairing with pink walls and brass taps – it will make the room feel warmer, too

Lambra Modular 800mm wall hung basin unit and ceramic basin, £730; 350mm wall hung tall unit, £415, Bathrooms to Love

Alexa Hex tile in Ocean Blue Matt, £26.24 per sq m, Tile Giant

Lincoln Belmont vinyl flooring, £19.49 per sq m, Lifestyle Floors

Seagrass basket, £25, Basalt & Dune Homestore

You Look Amazing bath mat, £18, Red Candy

Create a statement shower cubicle in a flash with easyto-install wall panels – we love the soft blue-andwhite pattern in this design

Easycare bathroom soft sheen paint in Denim Drift, £30.04 per 2.5L, Dulux

Brilliance Acrylics panels in Blue Florals, £1,890.09 for a three-sided panel kit, Mermaid

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Damask Turkish cotton 600 gsm towels in Navy, from £1.59, Homescapes

Ribbed blue reactive glaze dispenser and tumbler set, £8, George Home

Carnaby Stripe cotton Egyptian cotton 600 gsm 550 gsm towels in Blue, towels in Cornflower, from £12, Christy from £2, Julian Charles

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Turn a practical recess shelf into a decorative feature by lining it with small-scale mosaic tiles that contrast with the wall

Echo Ivory gloss tile, £22 per sq m; Cream/Beige Pearl mix mosaic tile, £17.95 per sheet, Tile Giant

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Whether it’s the shape, pattern or colour, tiles offer endless creative opportunities. So, let your imagination run wild and use these eye-catching ideas to design the bathroom of your dreams…

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f you’re looking for a way to inject some pizzazz into your bathroom, tiles are the way to go. Not only are they functional, protecting your home from water damage, but they also offer the perfect opportunity to exercise your creativity and do something a little different. Forget plain white tiles – we’re talking Victorian-style star patterns, pastel ombré and

statement shapes. Whether you’re after a laidback spa-inspired aesthetic, or a look that’s a bit more dramatic with clashing colours or bold motifs, the world of tiles is your oyster. Even if you’re tentative about mosaic patterns and vibrant colour pops, you can still tap into these creative ideas.

Just stick to one accent – if you’re choosing a bold hue, keep the shape simple, and vice versa.

BATHROOM IDEAS

The shape of these fish scale tiles does all the talking! They’re an investment buy, but with a limited amount you can still create an arresting feature wall behind a freestanding bath, or in the shower Fish scale Turquoise ceramic tiles, £180 per sq m, Otto Tiles

Beautifully tactile, these fluted tiles create a striking accent without being overpowering – definitely one for those who prefer a more demure style of décor!

Flute terracotta tile, £59.85 per sq m, Topps Tiles

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Metro orange wall tiles, £19.49 per sq m, Tile Mountain Make A Mint paint, £49.99 for 2.5L, Dowsing & Reynolds

COAT Paints + Urban Outfitters Philadelphia Sky paint, £40 for 2.5L, Urban Outfitters

Unleash your creativity by adorning plain white tiles with a delicate floral design. If you’re arty, try painting it freehand, or use a stencil if you’re worried about making mistakes Meadow Flowers stencil, £17.95, Annie Sloan

Peace Lily medium, £20, Leaf Envy

If you’re a tile lover, get the best of both worlds and mix and match a selection of styles. For a balanced look that still stands out, choose a black-and-white geometric tile for the floor and a striking green herringbone for the walls

Milan modern shower bath suite, £469.95; Victorian metro wall tiles in Green, £28.35 per sq m, both Victorian Plumbing

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BATHROOM IDEAS Contrast busy mosaic tiles with crisp white bathroom furniture and finishes. They’ll tone down the explosion of colour and bring a touch of cool to the space

Ava wall mirror, £160, Very

Central Park patterned ceramic wall and floor tile, £27.50 per sq m, Wickes

Crystalline regal select matte, from £24.50 per 0.94L, Benjamin Moore

Choose a tonal combination of sage green tiles – the colour of the season. Bring balance to a speckled terrazzo with block-hued metro tiles and complete the scheme with gorgeous greenery

Atro white tile, £59.92 per sq m, Topps Tiles

GO GEOMETRIC ‘As hexagon tiles create quite

a busy effect, people don’t tend to tile all four walls of a room with them. They are typically best used as a feature, whether that be for a full shower wall or a feature floor to create interest underfoot – we often lay hexagon tiles down for wet room shower trays.’

Leigh Price, Co-Director at Real Stone & Tile

Treat your metro tiles like a jigsaw puzzle and arrange them in a simple but effective mismatched pattern. Double the impact by opting for a high-gloss finish Teal gloss metro tiles, £17.95 per sq m, Walls and Floors

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Hexagons are a simple way to create a striking look, without going overboard. Let the shape speak for itself by choosing a muted palette of pale grey or duck egg blue Platinum hexo tiles, £110 for 50 tiles, Utopia

BATHROOM IDEAS

Not one for the faint-hearted, this multi-coloured triangular pattern makes a real statement. If you want to dabble in the trend without going all out, use them to tile a statement space in your bathroom – they’d look fab as a border around the sink and mirror, or as a splash of colour in alcoves Bert & May Soho Majadas tiles, £74.70 per sq m, Fired Earth

Hanging plant in cement pot, £8, Wilko

Make your bathroom the star of your home with these unique lily pad tiles.

Twist and turn the tiles to create your ideal pattern before you commit – diamonds or stars would be our top picks!

Lily pad tile in Peacock, £57.60 per sq m, Real Stone & Tile Supreme bath mat in Samba Sun Yellow and Bali Burnt Orange, both £12.50, Christy

Terrazzo dispenser, £9; terrazzo soap dish, £6, both Habitat

SMALL STEPS

‘If taking your first steps into tile arranging, we’d recommend choosing something relatively straightforward such as chevroneffect tiles. These will work to create a mesmerising effect on floors or act as a stunning focal point when arranged on feature walls.’

George Holland, Bathroom Design Expert at Victorian Plumbing

If you prefer to stick to a black-and-white colour palette, inject some interest with abstract arrangements and stone-effect finishes. Try concentrating the darker tiles in one corner of the room or in your shower enclosure, to create separate zones without physical barriers Ador Black Nero marble tiles, £34.95 per sq m, Walls and Floors

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WIN! £1,500 to spend on cabinets and wardrobes with DIY Alcove Cabinets Give your bespoke cabinetry a lick of paint to blend seamlessly with the rest of your décor

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Use a simple online design and price calculator to create your bespoke furniture and get an instant quote. DIY Alcove Cabinets will call to finalise the design and iron out any questions, then your furniture will be delivered as ‘a kit for you to fit’. e company has over

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THE PRIZE FIND OUT MORE We’ve teamed up with fitted-furniture For more info, visit diyalcovecabinets.co.uk. specialist DIY Alcove Cabinets to offer one lucky reader bespoke alcove cabinets or wardrobes to the value of £1,500. Choose from a range of storage solutions, with prices starting from £480 for a full alcove dresser with softclose doors and height-adjustable shelves.

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Get your paintbrushes out and give your dining table a natural handmade touch, with a trio of co-ordinating cork place setting projects.

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Build your own thrifty solar lamps, perfect for lining a garden path or lighting up a decorative feature.

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is month our industry insiders reveal how to dog-proof your garden; identify eco-friendly paints; choose the Take one basic, £15 IKEA bedside table and turn it into a high-end rattan best stove for your needs and more… unit – we show you how!

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Dial up the decadence with a set of seriously luxurious velvet cushions in rich jewel tones.

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Discover the joy of willow-weaving at a basket workshop, or boost your skills with crafting kits and books.

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Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Give your dinner table a natural flourish with these simple projects – a co-ordinating set of cork tableware, decorated with leafy silhouettes

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Cork has a textured surface so, for a crisp finish, ensure you paint into the indents.

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FLORAL PLACEMATS

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Plan out a simple floral silhouette pattern to be painted onto your placemat. Draw around the outside of the placemat onto some paper and then sketch your design inside. Either refer to the main image for your design, or search for images of floral silhouettes online and create your own. Once you’re happy with your design, transfer the outline onto your cork placemat – a light pencil grid may help with this.

Next, mix some acrylic paint with a splash of water until it has the consistency of single cream, as this will help create a smooth and even finish. Paint inside the outlines on your placemat. Allow to dry.

Use your spray varnish to form a protective coating on the surface. Apply two coats of spray and allow to dry fully between each coating. Make sure you work in a well-ventilated area and follow any safety instructions on the can. Repeat this process to create as many placemats as you require.

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Remove the label from your bottle and then thoroughly wash it inside and out – we used an old gin bottle with a cork stopper. Use a ruler to measure the side of your bottle and then cut the adhesive cork to your desired height.

Draw around the outside of your cork onto a piece of paper and then plan out a simple floral silhouette pattern to match your dining set. Once you’re happy with your design, transfer the outline onto the cork in black pen.

Fill in the silhouettes using thinned down black acrylic paint and a fine paintbrush, then allow to dry. Apply a second coat where needed.

Make sure your paint and bottle are both completely dry, then peel off the sticky backing on your adhesive cork and carefully wrap around the bottle. Cover the area around the cork with masking tape and spray the cork with two coats of varnish, taking care to follow the safety instructions on the can.

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We did a different design for each coaster but you could make a matching set if you prefer.

Thin down your black paint as with the placemats, and then paint inside the outlines on your coaster using a fine paintbrush.

Allow to dry fully. Some cheaper paints may contain less pigment so check carefully for coverage – if the painted areas look patchy then apply a second coat.

Use your spray varnish to form a protective coating on the surface, spraying each coaster twice and allowing them to dry fully between each coat. Make sure you follow the safety instructions on the can.

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Bring Scandi simplicity to your bedroom with this upcycled bedside table and handmade rattan drawers

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So, start with your bedroom and completely transform a simple £15 IKEA Gursken bedside table with a lick of black paint and some rattan webbing. It’s both functional and stylish – store all your essentials in the drawers and adorn the top with a minimalist lamp and a selection of your favourite books.

Scandinavian style is always en vogue, and this upcycling project allows you to achieve the sought-after look on a small budget.

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the 26cm lengths face down on a flat surface.

Create a rectangle with the 24cm lengths parallel to either side, and the 26cm lengths spanning between, to the bottom and top. This will form the front of the top drawer. Glue, clamp and set aside until dry. Repeat this step for the top drawer back.

Repeat step 2 with two more 26cm lengths and two Gently rub the 30.5cm lengths. The 30.5cm Measure carefully before surface of the cabinet lengths are to be laid parallel you cut the stripwood with sandpaper to create a with the 26cm lengths spanning and hardboard to size, bond for the paint. Because between, to the bottom and top. and sand the sawn it has a smooth laminate This will form the front of the edges before use. finish, the paint will struggle bottom drawer. Glue, clamp and to bond without lightly set aside to completely dry. Repeat scratching the surface. Once the this step for the bottom drawer back. entire surface is rubbed down, brush Once the frames are glued and dried, the dust away and lightly paint the cabinet. lay the top drawer’s front frame flat.

Don’t worry if the original colour can still be seen Apply a dab of glue to each corner and place a after the first coat. As more layers are applied it length of stripwood (1.5cm x 2.1cm), on end, to will become darker and darker. Apply as many each location. Apply a dab of glue to the other coats as are needed, following manufacturer’s ends of the stripwood (1.5cm x 2.1cm) before instructions for drying time. laying the top drawer’s back frame onto them.

To assemble the drawer frames, begin by Making sure the front and back frames line up laying two of the 24cm lengths and two of with the stripwood between, clamp the structure

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together to glue. Repeat this step for the bottom drawer. Once dried to the glue manufacturer’s recommendations, use 10mm panel pins to attach the hardwood base to each drawer.

Using a paintbrush, apply black paint to the frames formed from stripwood and hardboard. The frames may need more than one coat but try to avoid over-applying on each coat to leave a smooth finish.

Measure the openings in the formed drawers where the webbing will be applied.

Add 10mm to each dimension (the excess will be clamped behind the frames to pull the webbing taut) and measure each out on the cane webbing and cut out with scissors.

Turn one of the drawers on its side with the top facing you. Lay a cut sheet of webbing across one of the apertures. Place a length of stripwood (2.1cm x 0.9cm) parallel with the bottom of the drawer and in line with the open frame. Hammer in three or more panel pins to pinch the webbing in position, between the stripwood and drawer. Repeat this on the opposite side, ensuring it is pulled taut before pinching into place. Repeat this process on all sides of both of the drawers.

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Apply furniture foot pads to the undersides of the drawers to prevent damaging the painted surface when sliding in and out.

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Transform a simple unit with a single shelf into a chic black-and-cane bedside table with practical drawers

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Add some luxury to your lounging with these sumptuous square cushions in soft velvet

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SHOPPI NG LIST ✔ 2m Venice Velvet in Yellow (Venice 130),

£26.99 per m, The Yorkshire Fabric Shop ✔ 2m Venice Velvet in Orange (Venice 150), £26.99 per m, The Yorkshire Fabric Shop ✔ 2m Venice Velvet in Teal (Venice 190), £26.99 per m, The Yorkshire Fabric Shop ✔ 2.5m Finola knit braid in Mulberry, £17.50 per m, Romo ✔ 2.5m Finola knit braid in Danube, £17.50 per m, Romo ✔ 2.5m Finola knit braid in Rocato, £17.50 per m, Romo ✔ 3 duck feather cushion pads (42 x 42cm), £5 each, Dunelm ✔ Fabric scissors ✔ Tape measure ✔ Dressmaker’s pins ✔ Sewing machine ✔ Matching threads ✔ Knitting needle (optional) ✔ Quilting clips (optional) ✔ Hand sewing needle

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For each cushion, cut two 45cm squares of fabric and one piece of fabric measuring 8 x 183cm for the gusset.

Cut a 183cm length of braid and pin it centrally along the right side (RS) of the gusset. Sew 5mm in from the edge along each edge of the braid to join it to the gusset.

Cut a 23cm length of braid for the handle.

Turn each end of the braid under to the wrong side by 3cm. Position the handle centrally along the gusset and pin into place on top of the existing braid.

Sew 5mm in from the edge in an oblong shape at each end of the handle to join it securely to the gusset. Sew a cross in the centre of the oblong for strength.

Fold the gusset in half with RS facing, pin the short ends together then sew with a 1.5cm seam allowance to join them.

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With RS facing, pin the gusset around the edge of one fabric square. Sew around the edge using a 1.5cm seam allowance.

With RS facing, pin the gusset around the edge of the second fabric square.

Sew around three sides using a 1.5cm seam allowance, leaving the fourth side unstitched.

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To create crisp corners when sewing your cushions, stop sewing 1.5cm before you reach the corner, lift the presser foot and make a small snip in the gusset fabric at 90 degrees to the foot.

Turn the corner, easing the fabric round as you go, lower the presser foot and continue stitching.

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DIYmasterclass Add some extra glow to your garden setting with an eco-friendly solar bollard lamp, upcycled from a disused wooden pallet

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With a few key tools and some basic DIY skills, its relatively quick and easy to build your own solar bollard lamp. Once you’ve got a hang of the making process, you could even make several to spread along your garden path, creating a beautiful, well-lit walkway.

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Once prepared, saw the boards into four pieces that will be used to make the sides of your bollard, for example two boards measuring 50cm long and two measuring 40cm long. You can adapt these measurements to the height of bollard you want, but make sure there is a 10cm difference between the two lengths.

Lay one of the smaller boards flat on the ground and position the larger ones at right angles to its sides. Make sure that the boards at the bottom of your bollard are lined up correctly. Mark the position of the screws with a pencil: you’ll need one top and one bottom placement for each board. Pre-drill your boards with a 3mm drill bit and screw in the stainless steel screws. Repeat these steps for the remaining shorter board, which will serve as the front of your bollard.

To make the top piece of your bollard, cut a rectangular piece of wood to fit the dimensions you’ve prepared. Next, sand the corners of the wood so that they are smooth and splinter free. Using your hole saw, drill a hole in

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the centre of the top. If possible, use a tool that measures the same diameter as the solar panel on the light bulb so that the fit will be snug. If you don’t have this option and the hole is slightly bigger than the bulb, you will need to glue it in place and use an outdoor silicone sealant.

Insert the solar light bulb into the top piece of the bollard so that the bulb faces downwards and the solar panel faces up. If necessary, use glue and a silicone sealant to secure the bulb in place.

Line up the top piece of the bollard with the base and mark the position of the screws to attach the pieces together. Pre-drill

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Protect your pallet wood for outdoor use. Typically made of fir planks, the quality of each pallet varies, but wooden pallets are not treated for outdoor use, so most will warp when exposed to the moisture and heat of an outdoor environment. To protect your solar light, you’ll need exterior-grade varnishes. Varnishes intended for extreme climatic conditions – such as those used to coat yachts or log cabins – are particularly effective. For something more natural, try linseed oil varnish.

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GET INSPIRED This project was put together by ManoMano – head over to manomano.co.uk to shop for the products you will need and to discover other inspiring DIY projects.

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Our team of experts answers your home-improvement questions

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I’m getting a puppy soon, but I’m a bit worried about the suitability of my garden.

How can I dog-proof it?

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lily of the valley. But there are hazardous plants and bulbs that appear throughout the seasons, so it’s worth doing your homework to make sure your borders and plots are free from these. Many pesticides can be toxic to pets too, so try switching to a natural pest-control before your puppy arrives home.

Puppies love to investigate Nina Downing, Vet Nurse ponds, so make sure any water at PDSA, says… You’re features have a secure covering that wise to be thinking about the safety they can’t slip under, and ensure of your garden for your new fourthey are supervised when playing legged friend. Our gardens may in the garden. Secure the garden look beautiful, but they can be full perimeter with a strong fence to of potential hazards. Plants to avoid keep your pet safely enclosed. during the summer include elder, Ideally, it needs to be tall and stable foxglove, geraniums, hydrangeas, enough that your dog can’t jump nightshade, rhubarb, tulips and over it or dig under it.

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Any tips for laying a porcelain tile floor? I’ve done a wall in ceramic tiles before, but I’ve heard porcelain is trickier! Joanna Marshall, Teesside Abbas Youssefi, Co-Founder at Porcelain Superstore, says…

When it comes to laying tiles, porcelain can be a little more challenging than ceramic, so if you can afford to, hire a professional for a seamless result.

If you want to do it yourself, preparation is key. Ensure your sub-floor – the timber or concrete you’re tiling onto – is completely stable and flat. Hire a dedicated tile cutter if you don’t already have one. A dry cutter is perfect for quick, straight cuts with no mess, while a wet cutter is suited for trickier cuts. Buy diamond-tipped blades for flawless cuts.

Start tiling in the centre of the room and work out towards the walls. Check each tile with a spirit level and use a rubber mallet to level. Opt for a slow-setting adhesive to give you more working time and refit any tiles you’re unhappy with.

And make sure to wear knee-pads – you’ll thank us later!

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I’d like to get a fireplace installed for winter, but I’m worried about the kids’ safety. What do you recommend? Jenny Paxton, Poole Vicky Naylor, General Manager at ACR Stoves, says… We always recommend that a child-guard is fitted in any installation where children are present. Stoves, like any heat source, will get hot, so care should be taken to ensure that little fingers can’t touch the hot surfaces. It’s worth considering an electric stove as these don’t get E-NE03C hot to the touch, so are less of a hazard in that electric stove, respect, but care must still be taken to ensure £1,135, that children can’t get close to the blower heater ACR and that they don’t stick anything into the heater, Stoves such as crayons. Always make sure your child is supervised when around the fireplace.

At ACR, our electric stoves have been equipped with advanced technology, including a realistic LED 3D holographic flame projection. These stoves come with thermostatic control and the convenience of a seven-day timer, all adjustable from the programmable remote control. The stove can also be set for the flame effect only, with no heat when children are around.

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My staircase is looking really dull and I’d love to jazz it up a bit.

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Nick Acaster, Managing Director at Stair Rods Direct and Rugs Direct, says…

More often than not, your hallway is the first thing your guests see when they enter your house, so it’s good to make the stairs a focal point and leave a lasting impression. If you want to add a touch of luxury to your stairway space, you should consider having a stair runner accessorised with some stylish stair rods. Stair runners add a touch of cosiness and style to your staircase, as well as helping to protect your floorboards from foot traffic. Stair rods are a perfect way of adding a decorative flair.

As well as stair runners, Stair Rods Direct has a huge selection of stair rods in different colours and finishes, whether you prefer a traditional look with brass stair rods, or maybe a more modern feel with black, chrome or crystal rods. Stair rods can be made to suit the exact

dimensions of your staircase and can be easily fitted by a novice DIY-er. At Stair Rods Direct the latest trend we are seeing is to use Luxury Vinyl Tiling (LVT) or other non-carpet options on your

staircase, then using stair noses to create that allimportant wow factor. You can either utilise your flooring selection within the nose or have a solid colour to finish the nose of your step.

Eastern Promise runner rods in Chrome finish, from £39.99, Stair Rods Direct

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What should I be looking for when choosing an eco-friendly paint? Nigel Murphy, Huddersfield

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Patrick Folkes, CEO & Founder UK of Graphenstone, says… Firstly, there’s a lot of greenwashing in the paint world. We recommend consumers ‘trust but verify’ – look closely at the independent evidence to support each brand’s claims. For example, while it’s great to be removing plastic from oceans and planting trees, make sure this doesn’t distract you from what the brand is able to demonstrate, via independent certification, with respect to their manufacturing processes, the recyclability of their packaging, VOC levels (Volatile Organic Compounds – gases emitted from the paint while in use and once dry), carbon footprint, etc.

Be aware that the term ‘low VOC’ can mean up to 30 grams per litre – that’s 150 grams in a fivelitre pot, which can still be very damaging.

Graphenstone is recognised as the most certified sustainable mineral paints company in the world. For example, we are Cradle to Cradle Gold certified – C2C evaluates your processes and production, from the sourcing of materials all the way through to the end of life.

We offer 100 per cent natural, VOC-free (less than a tenth of one per cent!) mineral paints

Ecosphere Colour lime paint in White Linen, £22.14 per 1L, Graphenstone

using ‘graphene’ technology. This amazing 21st-century carbon-based discovery improves elasticity as well as reducing cracking on the finished result. Incredibly durable, it minimises repainting requirements, too.

Our lime range actually absorbs CO2 – a 15-litre pot recovers over 5 kilograms’ worth!

It’s actually cleaning the air in your space, not polluting it with off-gases. Graphenstone’s paints offer the ultimate sustainable profile.

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Craft stash MUST HAVES Discover the latest crafting news, fun-filled workshops and brilliant buys this month

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WOVEN WONDERS

Harness the beauty of nature while creating your very own woven basket, with a willow-weaving workshop at Creative with Nature. Based in Todmorden, Yorkshire, each two-day course is run by willow-weaving expert Joe Gregory, who will teach you how to weave using traditional methods. Once made, your wicker masterpiece will be ideal for groceries or piling high with throws. Try the Round Shopper Basket course on 29th-30th September or the Asymmetrical Basket course (pictured) on 15th-16th November, which each cost £190 with all materials provided.

Customised cafting Personalise your home with ease using the Cricut Explore 3, which will become your number one crafting aide. Able to cut over 100 different materials, the Explore 3 can cut through vinyl, cardstock, bonded fabric and cork to create stickers, cushions and unique placemats to decorate your living spaces. The Cricut Explore 3 is priced at £280 from Hobbycraft.

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Make the summer last forever with the Pressed Flower Masterclass craft box from MakeBox & Co, priced at £26.99. Within the kit, you’ll receive a bee-engraved wooden flower press, a guidebook to talk you through pressing cut flowers, a 7x5 inch metal wire glass frame and craft materials to create your very own dainty design using your hand-picked blooms.

Pleased as punch SEW SUSTAINABLE As we all become more aware of the materials we consume, Debbie Shore has put together 25 life swaps that you can sew yourself for a greener lifestyle in her latest book, Sew Eco-friendly.

From fabric gift wrap ideas and replacing disposable face wipes with washable pads, to making beeswax fabric wraps and a sturdy shopping tote, there are plenty of simple projects to keep you busy. Debbie also shares her brilliant tips on how to make a natural face scrub, bath salts, stain remover and kitchen spray. Pick up a copy for £10.99 from Search Press.

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If you’d love to add the texture of knitted pieces to your home but don’t have hours to spare, then punch needling is for you! With just one needle, you can create textured cushions and wall hangings to ramp up your home’s cosiness. Try out the technique with the Scalloped punch needle cushion kit from Whole Punching, where you can choose up to six shades to suit your home’s décor. Priced from £55.

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‘I’ll never stop updating my home with colour’

Inspired by her mother’s vintage china collection, Anna Stark has transformed her oncebland home with bold decorating ideas, lots of pattern and strong shades A runner rug, green feature wall and a display of Anna’s trademark patterned plates help to draw the eye to the double doors and the view out onto the garden, for a feeling of light, depth and space

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walked past the house a week after we moved in and saw our decorator unloading tin after tin of paint. ey were so surprised!’

After ten years of living with each other, this was the first home Anna and her husband Tim bought together, and Anna had big ideas for it. ‘In 2002, I moved into the previous house Tim owned and it was very white and

Anna’s lemon planter is from Netherlands-based shop, Des Pots.

‘It weighs a ton!’ she says. ‘I have a few pieces by them. It’s hard to buy online because of the weight, so I mostly pick them up on my travels’

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With its bare-brick wall, blueand-white plates and mugs, sleek stainless-steel units and copper accessories, Anna has gone for a mix of rustic industrial and classic vintage styles in the kitchen OUR MUST HAVES For a similar lemon vase try Citron vase, £166, Shropshire Design. Custom IKEA Nils chair cover, from £29, Bemz.

Spun reflector pendant with cord grip lampholder in Polished Copper, £269, Original BTC

WE ARE Anna Stark, 43, Head of Design, my husband, Tim, 51, who owns a DJ PR Agency, our son, Tony, aged five, and our dog, Benny.

OUR HOME IS A semi-detached, threebedroom townhouse, built in 2002.

OUR BIGGEST MISTAKE WAS The grey

walls in the living room. That wasn’t truly me and I felt like I was chasing trends at the time.

NEXT TO DO IS Finishing off my home office in the garden.

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Although her chest of drawers is practical storage for Anna’s paperwork and office bits and bobs, it’s anything but boring thanks to a lick of yellow paint and ceramic clock handles OUR MUST HAVES Estate emulsion in Stone Blue, £49.50 per 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. For a similar dining table try Light Dakota dining table, from £219.95, Trade Furniture Company. Pols Potten owl, £50, Amara

minimal. Over time, I added more and more colour to his place. Now he is used to my style of decorating and is a huge fan of prints and patterns,’ she says. When they got the keys to their new home and discovered it had been turned into a blank canvas, they knew it wouldn’t stay that way for long. ‘Within the first week I started painting and I haven’t stopped decorating since!’ says Anna. ‘It was the boring beige kitchen and white bathrooms that bothered me the most. It just wasn’t me.’

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Tackling most of the DIY herself, Anna started adding the first of many punchy colours in her home by transforming the hallway first, painting the banisters black and the walls green. ‘It’s an unusual place to start, but as our staircase leads up three flights, it’s quite a dominant part of the house, so it was the easiest way to immediately inject colour into our home. Before I started it felt dark and depressing, but now it’s cheerful and bright with all the colour, pattern and art,’ she says.

Anna’s impressive collection of blueand-white china takes centre stage in her home. When her mum, who lives in Poland, told Anna she was getting rid of her large

Update an old IKEA sofa with a customised cover – Anna’s striped one is from Bemz. The curtain fabric was one of Anna’s favourite eBay finds: ‘The Citrus Garden is an iconic Josef Frank print from the 1940s that I’ve been obsessed with, so I was delighted to hunt it down at a bargain price!’ she says Anna chose a soft yet rich blue inspired by Delft pottery for her dining area. On the wall is a piece of Polish art, a wedding gift from Anna’s sister.

‘It’s gigantic and we had it shipped from Poland with great difficulty,’ she explains. ‘It holds lots of memories’

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I don’t collect a specific style – it’s always about the colours; I like a good still-life and portraits and, of course, flowers, in any shape!’ says Anna

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A custom-printed mural of a floral Dutch painting brings an explosion of pattern and life to the living room. Anna painted the other walls to match the mural’s background colour so it blends in seamlessly OUR MUST HAVES Ginger jars, from £23, The Nine Schools. Gold palm tree leaf floor lamp, £730, Rockett St George. Velvet portrait cushions, from £35, RE.

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collection of hand-painted ceramics, Anna had it all shipped over to England to display in her own home. ‘It was the beginning of my ever-expanding china collection and it influenced the colour palette for pretty much every room in the house. Blue and white is my most-loved palette; I love to mix it with vibrant greens, yellows and pinks for a fresh, modern look,’ she says. Among her growing collection are vintage and modern Delft, as well as Chinese porcelain. ‘ere are over 250 pieces on display in our home and it’s growing all the time. It’s a timeless look that I love.’

Her favourite finds are antique Delft ginger jars from eBay and Etsy and a menagerie of blue-and-white animals, regularly brought home from trips to the Netherlands.

Not long after moving in, Anna gave her plain kitchen a complete makeover. e wooden cupboards were ripped out and new

stainless-steel units were installed. e long, thin space was made to feel bright, light and homely, and Anna ensured she made space to display her china. ‘We thought about waiting until we extended outwards, but ten years down the line we are still yet to undertake any building work,’ she says. ‘It seemed like a huge expense and a bit of a risk at the time to get a new kitchen when we might have to do it again soon, but this space makes me so happy. Just imagine, I could still be living with a kitchen I hated if I hadn’t taken a leap of faith! I have no regrets.’

NOSTALGIC FLORALS

While the kitchen transformation was underway, Anna turned her attention to her bathroom. She had red poppy-motif tiles shipped over from Poland to echo the patterns in her pottery. To complement the design, she

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So that the TV wouldn’t spoil the look of her floral wall behind it, Anna found a Samsung TV with an option for displaying an image of the mural in ambient mode, for a clever way to hide it in plain sight Punchy colours, plush textiles and brushed metallics make the bay window in the living room feel super luxurious and full of personality

‘I’ve filled the walls in my home with vintage floral and still-life oil paintings, as they remind me of those colourful moments as a child.’

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‘Blue and white is my most-loved palette; I love to mix it with vibrant greens, yellows and pinks for a fresh, modern look.’

went for matching plain red tiles and grouting in the shower unit. ‘My tiler’s eyes were on stalks when I showed him the tiles! But I love how zingy this room is and its energising effect in the mornings,’ she says.

Anna puts her love for colour down to her childhood. ‘Growing up in communist Poland was a bleak experience. Surrounded by greys and browns everywhere, I craved colour. e only colours I remember fondly were the vibrant shades of Polish folk art, which shaped my early aesthetics. at’s why I’ve filled the walls in my home with vintage floral and still-life oil paintings, as they remind me of those colourful moments as a child,’ she explains. Her keen eye for pattern and colour doesn’t mean that she doesn’t make the odd decorating mistake, however – she painted her living room grey, but it didn’t fit with her usual style, and she soon covered it over with a mural of a Dutch floral painting. ‘It’s now my favourite room in the house, as it is so cosy and inviting,’ she says.

A self-confessed decorating addict, Anna admits that she will never stop changing up her home. ‘I’ve worked my magic on every corner and I’m always planning the next project,’ she says. ‘I love creating a vibrant, happy space for our family.’

Using a lampshade kit, Anna made the pink ikat shades for her cute monkey lamps herself. ‘They’re a great way to personalise a shop-bought lamp and they’re super cheap and easy, too,’ she says

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Anna was inspired by the French artist Yves Klein when choosing the vibrant blue.

‘I find it very energising. It’s actually theatrical paint with a super matt finish, so feels very velvety and luxurious,’ she says OUR MUST HAVES Interior matt paint in Ultramarine 1035, £21.88 per 0.8L, Bristol Paint.

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As in the rest of her home, Anna went bold in the bathroom, having handpainted poppy tiles shipped over from Poland and pairing them with splashes of vivid cobalt to echo the main bedroom scheme OUR MUST HAVES Ari 6-light metal ceiling light in White and Gold, £70, Habitat. A Splash of Magique print, from £34.39, Hotel Magique. Cactus vase medium, £47, Amara

Fleurs De Pré print, £12.95, Desenio

Lemon outdoor cushion, £24.99, Beanbag Bazaar

Floral jug, £12.99, Homesense

Fluted Ivy chair, £509, Sofology

Sheepskin rug in Baby Pink, £80, Baa Stool

The mural in Tony’s bedroom was made from a vintage travel poster Anna had enlarged, and she painted the yellow stripes and made themed accessories herself. ‘Pretty much everything in his room has been made or customised by me,’ she says

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MINIMALIST FLAT

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Pure white walls, natural materials and carefully curated furniture have given Hannah’s home a pared-back look that’s fresh and infused with warmth

annah Fullagar has always had an interest in homes and interiors, having loved BBC’s home improvement show, Changing Rooms, when she was young. She spent years browsing property websites, planning what she might be able to buy when she was eventually in a position to do so, and in early 2019 she was finally able to move forward with her dream.

‘I’d got really frustrated living in rented flats where I was limited to experimenting with cushions and bedding,’ she says. ‘I love properties with period details, but I couldn’t afford to take on a renovation. Within weeks, I’d found a flat in an Edwardian building and instantly loved the parquet floors, high ceilings and ornate cornice in the hallway.’

However, there were some compromises, as the ground-floor flat had just one bedroom and no garden. ‘e bedroom and living room

‘I find I am always drawn to white, bright spaces where the decoration isn’t too busy.’

were bright and big with period features and glimpses of the sea, whereas the two-bedroom flats I’d seen for the same money were small and poky,’ says Hannah. ‘It made sense for me to have more living space and, when guests stay, I give them my bedroom. Being close to the beach, I didn’t really need a garden.’

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The low-key décor reflects Hannah’s love of calming neutrals. ‘I didn’t want my home to look too stark, so wood tones and textured cushions in off-whites and creams have softened the look’ OUR MUST HAVES Funambule floor lamp, £270, La Redoute. Harrogate sofa, from £899, John Lewis.

Matisse 3 print, from £8.95, Dear Sam. Galdom tray table, £19, IKEA

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Is there a pricey piece of furniture you have your eye on? Look out for it on online marketplaces. ‘I found ex-display Talbot Atkin & Thyme shelves on Facebook Marketplace for £100 cheaper and they’re in perfect condition,’ says Hannah

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kitchenware, H&M for cushions, and when I do food shopping in Sainsbury’s I can’t resist having a look in the homewares section. I also like Brighton’s independent shops for individual homewares.

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mirror from Dunelm and spray-painting the frame to match my gold dressing table stool.

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‘I’m really pleased I’ve tackled projects that, prior to lockdown, I would have considered out of my comfort zone.’

‘I placed a mirror above the fireplace because I didn’t want the TV to be the focal point in here,’ says Hannah. ‘I couldn’t find the right style or shape in my budget and was surprised to find a local frame shop was able to custom-make one for a reasonable price’

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After struggling to find the right ottoman, Hannah bought two chairs from Homesense and reupholstered them in bouclé fabric instead. ‘There was something about the chair shape that jumped out at me in the shop,’ she says.

‘They sit much better in the window than an ottoman would’

Hannah is able to maintain a minimal aesthetic thanks to the handy storage options in her flat, including double doors on the far side of the kitchen-diner, which hide away her washing machine and boiler

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Hannah’s feature wall brings high-end hotel style to her flat, but was an easy and cost-effective DIY. She nailed 3cm-wide MDF strips to the wall and painted them in Craig & Rose’s Regency Cream from Homebase OUR MUST HAVES Lucide Gipsy cone plaster ceiling pendant in White, £42.49, Lighting Direct. Calia dining table, from £399, John Lewis. Dining chairs, £15 each, eBay

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in luxury travel and was fortunate to stay in hotels all over the world, which was a good way to try out different interior styles,’ she says. ‘I’m always drawn to white, bright spaces where the decoration isn’t too busy. Now I work long hours in wedding sales, and I wanted to come home and feel relaxed.’

Hannah was happy with the layout of the existing kitchen, so just needed to update it. Changing the previous handles for sleek black ones from IKEA was a simple swap but makes a big difference

MADE TO LAST

Hannah painted the living room in a standard pure white emulsion and liked it so much she decided to decorate the rest of the flat in the same colour. Much of the furniture from her previous home was replaced with key pieces that will last. ‘It could have been tempting to fill the big rooms with furniture, but I didn’t want to lose that spacious feel,’ says Hannah.

‘For the first time, I made investment buys that I’ll take with me when I move on.’

Two grey John Lewis sofas in a classic shape will last if Hannah’s interior taste evolves, as will the wooden Atkin &

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‘The kitchen is naturally quite dark because it’s at the back of the flat and is overlooked, so I don’t usually fully open the blinds,’ says Hannah. ‘I couldn’t go wrong painting the cupboards white’ OUR MUST HAVES Borghamn handles, £11 for a pack of two, IKEA. Pure Brilliant White satinwood paint, £24 per 2.5L, B&Q

Hannah has been savvy with space in her flat, choosing streamlined storage solutions like these corner shelves which give her a petite bar area that fits with her minimalist aesthetic

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yme shelves. She also re-upholstered two Homesense chairs in an off-white bouclé fabric. ‘I’m quite a creative person – I used to be a dancer and often altered costumes or fixed buttons back on, so I sewed the fabric by hand,’ she says. ‘Bouclé is forgiving and hides the stitches, plus white suits my scheme better than the original patterned material.’

SETTING THE MOOD

e next project came on rather suddenly, when the ceiling of Hannah’s bedroom collapsed due to a leak from the flat above.

Fortunately, she wasn’t in the room at the time, but it meant she had to redo the room.

‘It was a scary experience and after the repairs were done, I had to decorate,’ she says. ‘I put together a mood board this time, focusing on warmer tones than the living room with natural materials of wood and rattan.’

During the first lockdown, Hannah was furloughed and soon itching to take on

Hannah is planning to redecorate her separate WC with a warm lime wash and add brass fittings, which will match the fixtures she’s got in mind for her bathroom makeover

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Hannah carefully planned each room to achieve a cohesive look.

‘I am pleased I did a mood board, as the natural materials and warm tones have turned my room into the restful space I wanted,’ she says OUR MUST HAVES Milano 2-drawer console table, £357, Style Our Home.

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A white kitchen step from IKEA doubles up as a useful bedside table, with two surfaces for displaying a luxe gold lamp and books, and is less bulky than a chest of drawers might be

another décor update, so turned her attention to the kitchen. ‘As this is in the new part of the building, the ceiling is lower, the windows smaller and there are no period features,’ she says. ‘e cupboards were blue-grey and didn’t really flow with the rest of the flat, so I repainted the doors white and fitted new handles.’ She also planned to put brick slips onto the wall behind the dining table, but changed tack when she realised she couldn’t do the work alone.

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community. ‘I recreated a wall panel idea I’d seen,’ she says. ‘It’s made with MDF strips nail-gunned to the wall and only took a day.’

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With one eye on updating the bathroom and separate WC next, she’ll be sticking to her warm, neutral palette. ‘It’s been so lovely to finally have the home I’ve always wanted,’ she says. ‘I’m pleased I’ve tackled projects that, prior to lockdown, I would have considered out of my comfort zone. I love my choices. e whole flat feels very personal to me.’

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32cm Bamboo bowl pendant shade, £30.99, Wayfair

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Previously there had only been wall lights in the bedroom, so Hannah installed a ceiling pendant, too. ‘I saw the wicker lampshade at The White Company, but a friend tipped me off that the same product was on eBay for half the price,’ says Hannah

Rocco Industrial rustic oak dining table, £629, Modish Living

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Although Hannah plans to update the bathroom, she’s made the existing one her own for now, adding accessories in her trademark natural tones OUR MUST HAVES Havern bath rack, £9, IKEA. Dried yellow craspedia, £24.99, Dowsing & Reynolds

Miro threeseater sofa, £599, Made.com

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FUN NEW-BUILD

‘Our playful home reflects our bubbly family’

After living with white walls for four years, Lauren Drake transformed her home using paint, creating a family- and wheelchair-friendly space packed with personality

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n 2016, after a new job offer, Lauren Drake, her husband, Matt, and their two sons, Harry and Rupert, were looking to relocate to Devon. ey sold their twobedroom, semi-detached house in Somerset and started house hunting in the Exeter area, which turned out to be a longer process than they’d expected. ‘It took a year before we found the right property,’ says Lauren. ‘We looked at houses of all ages and styles, but at the top of my wish list was a large, bright family kitchen I could bake in.’

After a chance conversation with a mum at her children’s school, Lauren discovered that there was a new housing development being built in the village where they were renting.

‘We loved living in our small village, close to the boys’ school and near the beach. It was the perfect fit for us.’ e only issue they had was that their new home hadn’t even been built yet – the housing development was at the start of the building process, so they chose their new home off-plan. ‘ere wasn’t even a show home to look at,’ says Lauren. ‘We bought

Lauren loves baking, so a large kitchen was on the top of her wish list when house hunting. ‘I’ve loved baking ever since I was a child, when I would make cakes with my mum. Now I bake with my boys in here,’ she says

The family took a risk on buying their home off-plan as they loved its unique, three-storey layout

‘We loved living in our small village, close to the boys’ school and near the beach. It was the perfect fit for us.’

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Lauren has added a tall larder from The Cotswold Company in the kitchen area to hide away her sewing accessories – and admits it is packed to the brim with fabrics

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Copy Lauren and stock up on a few inexpensive accessories – like her bright tea and coffee canisters, a B&M bargain – for an easy way to add a pop of colour to an all-white kitchen OUR MUST HAVES For similar jars, try 50s-style ceramic jars, £18.30 for three, Amazon. Trogen step stool in Yellow, £15, IKEA. For similar larder unit, try Grey single Shaker pantry cupboard, £499, The Furniture Market

WE ARE Lauren Drake, 31, a community fundraiser, my husband, Matt, 36, an IT professional, our two sons, Harry, 11, and Rupert, six, and our dog, Willis.

OUR HOME IS A three-bedroomed, newbuild terraced house built in 2016 in Exeter.

MY BEST BARGAIN IS My tall fake cactus, as it was in the sale.

OUR BIGGEST MISTAKE Was painting

a wall pink with rainbows on it. It wasn’t for me, so I painted over it with blackboard paint shortly after.

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Lauren has given her dining area a playful feel by zoning the space with a bright rug, gallery wall and familyfriendly table. ‘I wanted a tall dining table that Matt’s wheelchair would fit under. This IKEA table was highest one I could find,’ she explains Lauren looks for budget-friendly buys when it comes to accessories for her home. All her tableware came from Tesco. ‘I also like ASDA, B&M and The Range. I love a bargain,’ she says

‘Visitors say it reminds them of a Tardis as it’s so deceptively roomy inside.’

START TO FINISH

One of the main benefits of buying off-plan was that Lauren could choose all the finishing touches herself. She picked everything from the kitchen units and tiling to the flooring and wall colours. ‘After years of studying interiors magazines, I knew exactly how I wanted my home to look,’ she says. ‘When this house based on the architect’s plans and I went to the kitchen showroom, I headed it was the unusual layout that sold it to straight to the off-white, Shaker-style units.’ us.’ eir new home was spread over three Over the next seven months, Lauren kept floors with a large, lower-ground, opena close eye on the build. ‘e project overran plan kitchen-diner that opened out onto and there were many unexpected delays,’ the garden (a big selling point for Lauren), she says. ‘We were supposed to move in for a living space on the ground floor and all Christmas 2015, but we didn’t get the keys the bedrooms on the top floor. ‘Our home is until the end of January. We just hung in built into a hill, so from the front it looks like there waiting for our new home!’ Lauren a two-storey house, but from the back you would pop in every day after picking her boys can see all the three floors,’ explains Lauren. up from school to check on the progress.

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The open-plan kitchen-diner is the hub of their home, so Lauren has filled the wall with the family’s favourite snaps. ‘I love looking at our gallery wall filled with family photos when I’m cooking,’ says Lauren OUR MUST HAVES Bespoke painted wooden Nerds sign, £135, Modo Creative. Yellow polka dot rug, from £25, George Home. Retro dining chairs, £69.99 each, Amazon

‘After years of studying interiors magazines, I knew exactly how I wanted my home to look.’

Lauren’s home office, in the corner of her living room, is small in size but big on colour and pattern, with handpainted dots, slogan prints, a handmade flag for her Disney pin collection, and a luxe pink velvet chair A soft, pastel palette has given the family a living room that’s cosy and relaxed while still being bright.

‘Half of this room is Matt’s office space, and the other side is our family living area where we chill out in the evenings,’ Lauren explains

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There are lots of Lauren’s crafty touches in the living room – she painted a white locker in her favourite colour, and made the bunting herself to finish off her gallery wall of cute, personalised prints OUR MUST HAVES For a similar cushion try large Mongolian faux fur cushion, £16, Matalan. Macramé plant hanger, £25, KnotandBloomMacrame on Etsy

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Once they finally had the keys to the house, the family settled in straight away, enjoying buying furniture to fit their new space.

ACCESSIBLE BY DESIGN The staircase and painted spindles were Lauren’s first painting project and the starting point for her colourful home makeover. ‘I painted it dark blue, but it made the space look too dark, then white, but it felt too washed out, so I chose my happy colour – yellow!’ she says Lauren’s youngest son, Rupert, had a big say in his bedroom décor, asking for rain clouds and lighting bolts to complement the mountain mural

In 2016, Lauren’s husband, Matt, had a lifealtering accident at work, after which their home had to be adapted for his wheelchair.

Two stairlifts were installed, as well as a lift that runs up the exterior of the property.

‘We had to reconfigure the house, making the bathroom bigger. We needed a turning point in the hallway and we lost a window in the living room,’ she says. ‘It gave me an opportunity to make some décor changes to adapt our home.’ Lauren replaced the carpets with practical, wood-effect flooring, and decorated the downstairs bathroom. en, in early 2020, Lauren gave her staircase a makeover in a rainbow of colours and it sparked a more light-hearted approach to decorating her home. ‘We’re a bunch

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Lauren has filled Rupert’s room with quirky prints and accessories. Look for purse-friendly finds that can be swapped easily as kids get older OUR MUST HAVES Grey arrow rug in Cream, from £40, George. Dried flowers, from £24.95, ParchedPetalCo on Etsy

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Lauren loves to experiment with different wall shades – and that includes repainting if the colour doesn’t feel quite right. ‘I did paint our bedroom yellow to start with, but then changed it to deep green to create a cosy feel as yellow didn’t suit the space,’ she says OUR MUST HAVES Stinamaj throw, £13; Druvfläder hanging planter, £5, both IKEA. For a similar cushion try Scion Mr Fox cushion in Yellow/ Steel, £40, John Lewis

‘White walls now bug me, so I tend to take on a new decorating project at least every month.’

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The previous bathroom was adapted into a wet room, and tiles were replaced with vinyl flooring that prevents leaks. Choosing a geometric pattern makes it as stylish as it is practical OUR MUST HAVES Elephant Mustard towels, from £5 each, Dunelm. Mardi Gras 91 Magali vinyl, £19.99 per sq m, Carpetright. Havern bath rack, £9, IKEA

Pineapple Elephant diamond jacquard bath towel in Natural, £12, Very Maestro dotty rug in Blush, from £29.99, Carpetright

Lauren has made a feature of the plain wall behind the bath with a black V-shape design that was super simple to achieve; she simply dipped the edge of a piece of cardboard into paint, and used it to mark out the V shapes

of nerds,’ says Lauren. ‘We geek out over gaming, cartoons, Disney and fun prints and our home didn’t reflect that. So I decided to make some bold colour choices and get crafty.’

Lauren added dots to her home office area, hand-painted stripes onto the living room walls and painted furniture in her favourite colour, yellow. ‘We felt settled here, so I had the confidence to make colourful changes.

We had loads of leftover paint from the boy’s bedrooms, so I used it to brighten up our home. It really cheered me up, too.’

Once she’d started, Lauren couldn’t stop – she painted white walls in greens, pinks and yellows and filled them with art, and she tucked a plant in every corner. She’s made a few mistakes along the way but, as she explains, it’s only paint. ‘White walls now bug me, so I tend to take on a new decorating project at least every month. If I change my mind, I’ll just paint over it,’ says Lauren.

‘Splashes of colour make me so happy and our home reflects the bubbly side of our family.’

Elgine quilted metal bar stool, £119, Cult Furniture

Kids alphabet wall art, £10, Habitat

Faux cactus plant, £13, George Home

The Skinny Tall Locker in Mustard Yellow, £229, Rose & Grey

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NUTTY NIBBLES Serial snackers, this one’s for you!

Whether you’re watching a movie or on the go, Belazu’s crunchy nut mixes are sure to satisfy your savoury cravings. And the best part is the seasoning – choose from Luxury Truffle and Pecorino, Rose Harissa, and Smoked Chilli. You’ll be at the bottom of the tin before you know it! Priced from £3.85 at Waitrose and Belazu.com.

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For a less hangoverinducing tipple, try LUXLO. The juniperbased spirit is only 20% AVB, so it’s gentler on the head, and there are four refreshing tastes to choose from: Ginny, Blood Orange, Passion Fruit and Pomegranate & Raspberry. A 70cl is priced at £30 from luxlospirits.com.

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For a tasty dip, place 2 cooked and chopped beetroots, 1 can of chickpeas and 2 cloves of garlic in a food processor. Blend until ground. Add the zest and juice of 1 lemon, 3 tbsp tahini, 2-3 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp ground cumin and a pinch of salt, and blend until creamy. Serve with crudités or pitta.

For a delicious salad, preheat the oven to 200°C, then put 250g cooked beetroot, 1 tbsp oil and a drizzle of balsamic onto a roasting tray and season. Roast for 15 mins until caramelising, then add 100g goat’s cheese round for a few minutes to soften. Make a dressing with 3 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp balsamic and season. Pour half over a bag of mixed leaves and ½ chopped cucumber in a bowl. Serve the salad with the roasted beetroot and goat’s cheese, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with toasted walnuts.

To make beetroot brownies, preheat the oven to 180°C and grease and line a square tin. Put 200g chocolate and 100g butter in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, stir until melted then leave to cool slightly. Add 3 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 200g caster sugar and mix. Add 100g sifted self-raising flour, 25g cocoa and 300g cooked, grated beetroot. Stir well, spoon into the tin and bake for 30 minutes. Once cool, slice into squares.

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A flavoursome and somewhat fiery feast, this Mexican spread was made for sharing

Mexican sweet potato and black bean tray bake PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 20 minutes SERVES 2

YOU WILL NEED

✔ 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces ✔ 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped into bitesized pieces ✔ 250g cherry tomatoes, halved ✔ 400g canned black beans ✔ 2 tsp smoked paprika ✔ 2 tsp ground cumin ✔ ½ tsp dried chilli flakes ✔ Olive oil ✔ Salt and pepper ✔ 100g Greek feta cheese ✔ 5g coriander ✔ 20g chipotle paste ✔ 80g natural yogurt

DIRECTIONS

■ Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas Mark 7. Put the chopped sweet potato, red pepper and cherry tomatoes onto a baking tray.

■ Drain and rinse the black beans, then add them to the vegetables and give everything a good mix up.

■ Combine the smoked paprika, ground cumin and chilli flakes in a small bowl with 3 tbsp olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and give it a good mix up. This is your spice mix.

■ Add the spice mix to the vegetables and black beans and stir well to combine. Put the tray in the oven for an initial 15 minutes.

■ Meanwhile, crumble the feta roughly and chop the coriander finely. When the vegetables have been in the oven for 15 minutes, sprinkle the feta on top, return to the oven and cook for 5 minutes further or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

■ Combine the chipotle paste with the natural yogurt in a small bowl. This is your chipotle yogurt. Serve the black bean, sweet potato and feta bake and drizzle over the chipotle yogurt. Garnish with the coriander.

Recipe and image courtesy of Gousto, gousto.co.uk

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Fully loaded nachos with black beans, guacamole and fresh salsa

YOU WILL NEED

✔ 200g lightly salted tortilla chips ✔ 200g strong cheddar cheese, grated ✔ 150g tinned black beans, rinsed and drained ✔ 150g sour cream ✔ Handful of sliced green jalapeños ✔ 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander leaves ✔ Sprinkling of sweet paprika For the salsa ✔ 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped ✔ ½ red onion, finely chopped ✔ ½ red or green chilli, finely chopped ✔ ½ tbsp white vinegar ✔ Salt and pepper ✔ 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander leaves For the guacamole ✔ 1 large ripe avocado, chopped ✔ ½ green chilli, deseeded and roughly chopped ✔ 1-2 tbsp lime juice ✔ 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander leaves ✔ Few drops of Tabasco ✔ Salt and pepper

PREPARATION TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 5-8 minutes SERVES 4

DIRECTIONS

■ To make the guacamole, put all the ingredients in a blender or mini chopper and blend until smooth. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to your taste.

■ Mix all the ingredients for the salsa together in a bowl and season to taste.

■ Arrange half the chips on a large oven-safe ceramic platter, or on a baking tray lined with foil. Sprinkle half the cheese and half the black beans over the chips. Add the remaining chips and then the rest of the cheese and black beans.

■ Place the nachos in the oven for about 5 minutes until the cheese has melted.

Spread the salsa over the top then add dollops of sour cream and guacamole.

Sprinkle with jalapeños, coriander and paprika. Serve immediately.

Recipe and image courtesy of AO at Home, ao.com

Sticky Pork Belly Burritos with 5-bean salad YOU WILL NEED

For the pork ✔ 1kg pork belly, skin on and ribs removed ✔ 3 tbsp demerara sugar ✔ 3 tbsp treacle ✔ 3 tbsp tomato purée ✔ 3 garlic cloves, crushed and roughly chopped ✔ 1 onion, diced ✔ 1 tbsp dried mixed herbs ✔ 1 tbsp ground cumin ✔ Pinch chilli flakes ✔ 1 tsp cinnamon ✔ 1 tsp allspice ✔ 2 tsp salt For the 5-bean salad ✔ 400g tin 5-bean salad ✔ ½ bunch coriander, chopped ✔ 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely diced ✔ ½ red onion, finely diced ✔ Juice of ½ lime ✔ Salt To serve ✔ 6 large tortilla wraps ✔ One bag watercress ✔ 100g tomato salsa ✔ 150ml sour cream ✔ 100g grated cheddar

DIRECTIONS

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PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes COOKING TIME 3½ hours SERVES 6

■ Preheat the oven to 150°C/Gas Mark 2 and place the pork in a deep roasting tin, skin side up. Combine the remaining pork ingredients in a bowl, then spread all over the meat including on the underside. Cover with foil and roast in the oven for 3 hours or until tender.

■ Meanwhile, make the 5-bean salad by draining and rinsing the tinned beans before combining with the other ingredients. Season to taste.

■ Once the pork is out of the oven, leave to rest for 30 minutes before slicing thickly. Finish the pork slices by cooking for a minute or so on each side on a preheated barbecue. This will crisp up the skin and give a nice smoky flavour. Alternatively, you can finish by frying on each side in a hot pan. Keep any leftover sauce from the cooking of the meat and drizzle over the pork before serving.

■ Serve in bowls with the bean salad, wraps, watercress, salsa, sour cream and cheese.

FOOD & DRINK PREPARATION TIME 5 minutes COOKING TIME 20 minutes SERVES 2

Mexican shredded chicken and corn salsa

YOU WILL NEED

✔ 130g basmati rice ✔ Olive oil ✔ 1 large British chicken breast fillet ✔ 1 tsp ground coriander ✔ 1 tsp ground cumin ✔ 20g chipotle paste ✔ 1 tbsp tomato paste ✔ 1 tomato ✔ 1 red chilli ✔ 10g coriander ✔ 1 spring onion ✔ 1 lime ✔ 170g of sweetcorn ✔ 30ml mayonnaise ✔ Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

■ Put the basmati rice and 300ml cold water into a pot with a lid and bring to the boil over a high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to very low and cook, covered, for 10-15 minutes or until all the water has absorbed and the rice is cooked. Once cooked, remove from the heat and keep covered until serving, then boil a kettle.

■ Meanwhile, heat a large pan, with a matching lid, with a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breast and sprinkle it with the ground cumin, ground coriander and a pinch of salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.

■ Then, add the chipotle paste and tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds. Add 150ml boiled water and cook, covered, for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

■ Meanwhile, dice the tomato, cut the chilli in half lengthways, deseed and chop finely. Chop the coriander and spring onion finely. Cut the lime in half.

■ Combine the sweetcorn, tomatoes, ¾ of the chopped chilli, spring onion and ½ of the coriander in a bowl. Squeeze in the juice of ½ lime and 1 tbsp olive oil. Season.

■ In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, juice of the remaining ½ lime and a drizzle of oil.

■ Once the chicken is cooked through, shred it with two forks, tearing the meat up. Season with a pinch of salt.

■ Stir the remaining chopped coriander into the rice. Serve the shredded chicken over the coriander rice, with the corn salsa on the side. Drizzle with the lime mayo and garnish with the remaining chilli.

Recipe and image courtesy of Gousto, gousto.co.uk

Maple chipotle cauliflower tacos

YOU WILL NEED

✔ 2 tbsp oil ✔ 1 tbsp pure Canadian maple syrup ✔ 1 tsp chipotle paste ✔ 1 tsp lime zest ✔ ½ tsp ground cumin ✔ 1 cauliflower, cut Swap into florets For the maple chipotle sauce ✔ 3 tbsp plain yogurt out the plain yogurt ✔ 1 tsp pure Canadian maple syrup ✔ ¼ tsp chipotle paste coconut or ✔ Juice of ½ a lime To serve ✔ 8 small tortillas ✔ Avocado slices for soy yogurt to ✔ Red cabbage, shredded ✔ Coriander ✔ Wedges of lime make this dish

DIRECTIONS

■ Preheat the oven to 220°C/Gas Mark 7. Mix the oil, maple syrup, chipotle paste, lime zest and cumin in a bowl. Add the cauliflower and toss to coat.

■ Spread the cauliflower out on a baking tray and roast in the oven for 30 minutes.

■ Meanwhile, mix all the sauce ingredients together.

■ To serve, warm the tortillas, then top with the roasted cauliflower, avocado slices, shredded cabbage and the sauce.

■ Finish with a scattering of coriander and a squeeze of lime.

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PREPARATION TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 30 minutes SERVES 4

FOOD & DRINK

Chicken tostadas

PREPARATION TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 30 minutes SERVES 4

YOU WILL NEED

✔ 1 small red onion, halved ✔ 2 limes, juiced, plus extra wedges to serve ✔ 2 chicken breasts ✔ ½ x 30g pack of fajita seasoning ✔ 4 tortilla wraps ✔ Sunflower oil spray ✔ 250g vine tomatoes, deseeded and finely diced ✔ 2 sliced jalapeños in brine, chopped, plus 1 tsp brine from the jar ✔ 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander, plus extra leaves to serve ✔ ¼ iceberg lettuce, shredded ✔ 100g feta, crumbled

DIRECTIONS

■ Thinly slice half the onion, put in a bowl and drizzle over half the lime juice. Stir to coat, then set aside to pickle.

■ Preheat the oven to 220°C/Gas Mark 7. Lay a large sheet of foil over a baking tray. Pierce the chicken all over with a fork, then place in the middle of the foil. Sprinkle over the fajita seasoning, half of the remaining lime juice and 1 tbsp water. Lay another large sheet of foil on top and seal the edges to create a parcel. Bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate or board and let stand for 5 minutes before shredding.

■ Stamp out 3 circles from each wrap with an 8cm pastry cutter. Heat a large frying pan with 4-5 sprays of the oil and fry the tortillas on a high heat, in batches, for 15-20 seconds each side until golden-brown. Remove and keep warm under foil. Respray the pan between each batch.

■ To make the salsa, finely chop the remaining onion and put in a bowl with the tomatoes, remaining lime juice, chopped jalapeños plus brine and the coriander. Season and mix well.

■ Top the warm tortillas with a little shredded iceberg lettuce, then pile on the salsa, chicken, crumbled feta and pickled red onion. Garnish with a few coriander leaves and serve with lime wedges to squeeze over.

Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco, realfood.tesco.com

Margarita ice cream

YOU WILL NEED

✔ 6-7 limes, 5-6 juiced, 1 zested and cut into wedges ✔ 3 tbsp tequila ✔ 3½ tbsp triple sec or Cointreau ✔ 175g icing sugar ✔ 575ml double cream ✔ Fine sea salt, to decorate

DIRECTIONS

■ Mix the lime juice, tequila and triple sec (or Cointreau) in a bowl.

Stir in the icing sugar until dissolved.

■ Pour in the cream and whisk until soft peaks form, then spoon into a freezable container with a lid. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.

■ Just over 30 minutes before serving, rub the rims of your serving glasses with a wedge of lime and then dip in the sea salt. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes for a frosted effect.

■ Remove the ice cream from the freezer when ready to serve.

There’s no need to leave it to soften, as the alcohol makes it a soft scoop ice cream. Divide between the salted glasses and garnish with a scattering of lime zest. Serve immediately.

PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes, plus 6 hours freezing SERVES 4

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ASASEASY PIE

Everyone will be excited to get their slice of the pie with these satisfying recipes for every occasion

PREPARATION TIME 30 minutes COOKING TIME 2¼ hours SERVES 10

Duck and pork pie

together the sliced leek and garlic. Add the diced duck breast, pork mince, diced organic YOU WILL NEED smoke back bacon, white wine and herbs.

For the hot water crust pastry ✔ 100g Season with salt and a little freshly ground lard, plus extra for greasing ✔ 450g plain black pepper. flour ✔ 100g strong white bread flour ✔ 75g ■ Using clean hands, mix all the ingredients cold, unsalted butter, cut into roughly 1cm thoroughly together. Put in the fridge while dice ✔ ½ tsp salt ✔ 1 free-range egg yolk, you prepare the pastry. beaten, to glaze For the filling ✔ 1 leek, ■ For the hot water crust pastry, combine the sliced ✔ 2 garlic cloves, crushed ✔ 4 organic flours in a bowl, add the butter and rub in duck breasts, diced ✔ 500g organic pork lightly with your fingertips. mince ✔ 200g organic smoked back bacon, ■ Heat 200ml of water, the salt and lard in a chopped ✔ 200ml white wine ✔ 2 tbsp sage saucepan until just boiling. Pour the mixture leaves, chopped ✔ 2 tbsp thyme, chopped onto the flour and mix together with a spoon. ✔ 2 tbsp parsley, chopped ✔ Salt and pepper As soon as it is cool enough to handle, tip onto a floured surface and knead into a DIRECTIONS smooth dough.

■ Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas Mark 6.

■ Work as quickly as you can now (as the Grease a 20cm spring-form cake tin, about pastry will become more crumbly as it cools).

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hanging over the side. Check that there are no cracks or holes in the pastry. Now roll out the remaining pastry for the lid and leave to one side.

■ Spoon the filling into the pastry-lined tin.

Press it down and level the surface.

■ Brush the pastry edge with beaten egg yolk and place the pastry lid on top. Crimp the edges to seal and trim off the excess pastry neatly. Brush the top with more egg yolk.

Make a hole in the middle of the lid for steam.

■ Stand the tin on a baking tray and bake the pie for 30 minutes. Turn the oven down to 160°C/Gas Mark 3 and bake for a further 1¾ hours.

■ Leave the pie to cool completely in the tin before removing. Slice on a plate to catch any juices. Serve at room temperature.

Recipe and image courtesy of Coombe Farm Organic, coombefarmorganic.co.uk

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Spinach and ricotta pie

YOU WILL NEED

✔ 1 tbsp olive oil ✔ 1 medium onion, finely chopped ✔ 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed ✔ 350g spinach ✔ 3 tbsp mint jelly, such as Tracklements Fresh Mint Jelly ✔ 2 eggs ✔ 250g ricotta, drained ✔ ½ tsp grated nutmeg ✔ Salt and pepper ✔ 100g feta cheese, crumbled ✔ 50g melted butter ✔ 5 sheets filo pastry ✔ 1 tbsp sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS

PREPARATION TIME 45 minutes COOKING TIME 2 hours SERVES 4

Shallot, steak and mushroom pie

YOU WILL NEED

■ Pre-heat oven to 200°C/Gas Mark 6.

■ In a large pan, fry the onion and garlic in the oil until soft and transparent, remove from the pan and set aside to cool.

■ Wash the spinach and wilt using the same pan as before.

Drain in a sieve over a bowl to catch any juices and squash using the back of a spoon to remove excess water.

■ Melt the mint jelly in a small pan until runny.

■ Beat the egg with the ricotta and nutmeg, then season.

Stir in the feta, mint jelly, onions, garlic and spinach.

■ Brush a 20cm round cake tin with a little of the melted butter. Line with sheets of filo, brushing each sheet with the melted butter and off-setting the pastry sheets to form a rough star shape. Spoon the cheese and spinach mixture into the middle of the pastry. Fold the overhanging pastry up and over the top of the pie filling. Brush with a little more melted butter and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

■ Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp. Serve warm, straight from the oven, or cold.

✔ 110g butter ✔ 280g plain flour ✔ 1½ large eggs, beaten ✔ 8 shallots ✔ 40g Recipe and image courtesy of Tracklements, tracklements.co.uk butter ✔ 500g shoulder steak, trimmed and cut into 2cm cubes ✔ 25g plain flour, seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika ✔ I tbsp sunflower oil ✔ 100g streaky bacon lardons ✔ 200g chestnut mushrooms, halved ✔ 200ml red wine ✔ 200ml beef stock ✔ 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley ✔ Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes COOKING TIME 35 minutes SERVES 6

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■ Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4.

■ To make the pastry, rub the butter, flour and a pinch of salt together in a mixing bowl. Add the egg and bring it all together into a dough. Knead lightly with floured hands. Cover in cling film and refrigerate for an hour before use.

■ Pop the shallots into a pan of water. Bring to a simmer for about 1½ minutes.

Peel off the skin without cutting off the ends, and remove root fibres.

■ Melt 25g of the butter in a casserole dish. Add the shallots and fry over a medium heat for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, put the steak into a polythene bag with the seasoned flour and toss together until well coated.

■ Heat a large frying pan until very hot. Add the sunflower oil, then the bacon and stir-fry for a few minutes until richly golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and add to the shallots in the casserole dish. Repeat this process with the mushrooms, and then to brown off the beef.

■ Add the wine and stock to the frying pan, bring to the boil and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Pour this into the casserole dish, add plenty of seasoning and mix together well.

■ Cover the casserole with a tight-fitting lid and bake for 1-1½ hours until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir in the chopped parsley, tip into your pie dish and let cool.

■ Roll the pastry out on a floured surface. Trim a strip long enough to go around the rim of a 20cm pie dish and brush with beaten egg. Cut another piece of pastry to fit across the top of the dish, pressing the edges together to seal. Make a steam hole in the pie by cutting a small cross in the centre.

■ Pop the pie into the oven and cook for about 35 minutes. Serve with mash and mixed greens.

Recipe and image courtesy of UK Shallots, ukshallot.com

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Chocolate and pecan pie

YOU WILL NEED

✔ 270g oats ✔ 100g ground almonds ✔ 140ml maple syrup ✔ 100ml coconut oil, melted ✔ 160g vegan chocolate ✔ 1 tin coconut cream (refrigerated) ✔ 2 tsp cinnamon ✔ 1 cup pecan halves ✔ 2 tbsp cacao nibs

DIRECTIONS

PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes COOKING TIME 35 minutes SERVES 6

Cherry maple pie

■ Pre heat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4.

■ Place the oats in a bowl and using a hand blender’s wand attachment, blend until a floury consistency is formed.

■ Combine the oat flour, ground almonds, 1-2 tbsp maple syrup and coconut oil in a bowl. Using the whisk attachment, blend until the mixture comes together, then gently knead with your hands until an oat dough is formed.

■ Press the mixture firmly down in your tart tin and place in the oven for 10 minutes.

■ Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a glass bowl over a pan of boiling water.

■ Open the tin of coconut cream and drain so you are left with only the bits that have set.

■ Heat the coconut cream, melted chocolate, 100ml maple syrup and cinnamon over the hob on a low heat. Gently pulse using the hand blender’s whisk attachment until the mixture is combined.

■ Take the pastry base out of the oven and allow to completely cool, then pour the chocolate mix on top. Decorate with pecans and cacao nibs and set in the fridge for one hour.

■ Cut into slices and enjoy.

Recipe and image courtesy of Dualit, dualit.com

YOU WILL NEED

For the pastry ✔ 350g plain flour ✔ 50g ground almonds, plus 2 tbsp extra for pie base ✔ 3 tbsp maple sugar ✔ Pinch of salt ✔ 200g plantbased butter, cold and diced ✔ 1 tbsp oat milk ✔ 1 tbsp Canadian maple syrup For the filling ✔ 700g stoned cherries ✔ 2 tbsp cornflour ✔ 4 tbsp Canadian maple syrup ✔ 1 tsp vanilla bean paste ✔ Lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

■ Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4, grease a pie dish and set aside.

■ Combine the flour, ground almonds, maple sugar and salt in a bowl.

■ Add in the diced butter and use your fingers to rub the flour and butter together. Add in 2-4 tbsp cold water gradually until the dough comes together in a ball. Cover with cling film and place in the fridge.

■ Put the stoned cherries in a bowl and coat with the cornflour.

■ Then add the maple syrup, vanilla bean paste and lemon juice, stir to combine, and set aside. This filling will be runny – if you want a thicker filling add the ingredients to a pan and bring to a simmer for a few minutes until thickened, then take off the heat and set aside to cool.

■ Meanwhile, roll out half the dough to about 5mm thick and lay it into the pie dish. Sprinkle in the extra 2 tbsp ground almonds and if using the runnier filling, add the cherry filling to the pie dish now. For the thicker filling, add it once cooled.

■ Either roll out another sheet of dough and lay directly on top of the pie, making a small slit in the middle and crimping the edges, or cut the sheet into strips and lattice the top.

■ Once the pie is assembled and edges crimped, brush with the oat milk and sprinkle with maple sugar for crunch. Bake in the oven for about 3040 minutes until the pastry is crisp and the filling bubbling.

■ Finish by brushing with a little extra maple syrup to glaze the pastry.

Serve with cream, or vanilla ice cream.

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PREPARATION TIME 30 minutes COOKING TIME 40 minutes SERVES 6

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PREPARATION TIME 50 minutes COOKING TIME 1 hour SERVES 8

Ultimate apple pie

■ Take the pastry out of the fridge, cut into two with one half slightly larger. Roll each piece of pastry between two pieces of greaseproof YOU WILL NEED paper until 5mm thick.

For the pastry ✔ 350g plain flour ✔ 2 tsp golden caster sugar ■ Grease the bottom of a 24cm pie dish with butter and sprinkle with ✔ 250g unsalted butter, frozen and then grated ✔ 2 egg yolks flour. Line the bottom of the pie dish with the largest piece of pastry, (reserve the egg whites) ✔ 80ml whole milk For the filling ✔ 2kg with some overhanging the lip. Brush the base and sides of the pastry Pink Lady apples, peeled, cored and sliced ½ inch thick ✔ ½ tsp with the leftover egg whites. nutmeg ✔ 1 tsp cinnamon ✔ Juice of 1 lemon ✔ 100g unsalted ■ Add the cooled Pink Lady apple mix to the pie, then lay the butter ✔ 70g light brown muscovado sugar ✔ 1 tsp vanilla paste remaining pastry over the top. Trim any excess pastry off – this can be ✔ 2 cloves ✔ 2 tbsp cornflour with 100ml of water ✔ Some extra used and cut into a pattern for your pie top – and crimp the edge of butter and flour for greasing the dish For the topping ✔ 1 egg the pie with your thumb and forefingers. Brush the whole top with beaten with 1 tbsp milk ✔ 2 tbsp demerara sugar your egg-and-milk glaze and sprinkle with the demerara sugar. Leave in the fridge for 20 minutes to avoiding shrinking pastry.

DIRECTIONS ■ Pop a baking tray into the middle of the oven and preheat to 180°C/ ■ Make the pastry by adding the flour and caster sugar together in a Gas Mark 4. Make a hole in the middle of the pie, then take a square bowl. Add the grated frozen butter and work it in until you have a fine piece of tin foil and fold over four times to make it into a little funnel. breadcrumb consistency. Gradually add the egg yolks and then the milk, Put this in the middle of the pie. Strip off long bits of tin foil and wrap mixing all the time until it all comes together to make a smooth pastry. the pie crust with it to protect it for the first 20 minutes of baking.

■ Once the pastry has come together into a ball, cover with clingfilm ■ Place your pie into the oven on the middle shelf and bake for 20 and rest in the fridge for an hour. minutes, then remove the tin foil edges. Carry on baking for another ■ For the filling, in a large deep pan on a medium heat, add the butter, 40 minutes. sliced Pink Lady apples, nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon juice, muscovado ■ Once done, leave on a cooling rack. It’s best to leave it for a couple sugar, vanilla paste and cloves and cook for 5 minutes to soften the of hours before cutting to let everything settle so it holds its shape. apples and the spices. Whisk the water into the cornflour and then Serve with some vanilla ice cream or custard. add to the pan with the Pink Lady apples. Keep cooking for another 10 minutes. Leave to cool.

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FEELING FRESH Not only are we subjected to higher pollen counts during the summer, but the dry weather also increases the amount of dust in the air too. If either of these aggravate your allergies, you should consider an air purifier. Blueair’s Blue 3210 model is smaller than typical purifiers yet can remove 99 per cent of airborne particles thanks to its ‘HEPASilent’ filtration technology – so you can enjoy fresh air indoors all year round. It comes with simple ‘one-button’ controls, is available in five on-trend colours and costs £159.

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systems, but for maximum hands-free ease, you could add Trust’s new Smart Home wifi lighting products. Whether you’re at home or not, you can control your home’s lighting by the app, or even by your voice, and you can implement timers so that all the lights turn on or off exactly when you need them to. Available at Amazon, priced from £16.99.

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Create a standout stone-effect entranceway with Walls and Floors’ latest Form collection.

It includes a variety of large porcelain tiles that are extremely hard-wearing. All matt-finish tiles come with an R10 anti-slip surface and cost £19.95 per sq m.

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This fully glazed bespoke conservatory, by David Salisbury, is a welcome addition to a beautiful but rather dark period home

Create a relaxed vibe with casual seating and a cheerful rug that’s incredibly soft underfoot. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, the reversible Halsey rug has the look and feel of wool yet is made from easycare PET yarns and won’t fade in sunlight. From £119, The Rug Seller Warmer to walk on than ceramic or stone, this Meadow Green vinyl flooring is waterproof, slip-proof and suitable for underfloor heating.

Priced at £49.99 per sq metre, Harvey Maria

Such is the attention to detail in matching up brickwork in this Edwardian conservatory, from Stormclad, that it blends in seamlessly with the original house

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Work out where your conservatory will go – though, unless your house is particularly wide or has plenty of clearance all round, there’s probably only one obvious place – and which way it will face, so you know when the sun will hit it. You’ll need to decide whether to separate it from the existing building with external patio doors, or to knock the exterior wall through. Think about whether you want a fully glazed structure with glass walls and ceiling, or an orangery with a lantern roof and sections of brick instead of wall-to-wall glass. Another well-designed, properly insulated conservatory adds value to your home, giving option is a sunroom, which typically has you extra space that’s cool in summer, warm in winter and offers uninterrupted an opaque roof so looks more like an views of the garden. Incorporating one into an open-plan kitchen extension is a extension than an add-on. An average great idea, or you could use the extra space as a home office. If, on the other hand, your conservatory takes about a month to conservatory is tired but structurally sound, why not revive it with a new roof? install, including preparing the base.

Install a new conservatory or upgrade an existing one to let light flood in and add value to your home

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CosyPanels tiled replacement roofs are long-lasting and highly thermally efficient, preventing extremes of temperature inside your conservatory. Starting at around £6,000, All Seasons Roof Extend your living space and get closer to nature by installing a contemporary wintergarden with slim rafters and glazing strips, and wide bi-fold doors. Solarlux Wintergarden, from £2,500 per sq m, Thames Valley Window Company

A lean-to conservatory, complete with bi-fold doors and an Ultraroof – a lightweight but incredibly strong tiled roof with full-length glazing panels – throws natural light into every corner of this kitchen extension, by Ultraframe

Save a substantial sum by buying a kit conservatory to assemble yourself, or take over after a builder’s constructed the base and walls. At Conservatoryland, flatpack designs start at £4,280, with the opportunity to customise elements such as the windows and doors

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‘When discussing roof options with your installer, consider the following: elevation of the conservatory (is it north- or south-facing?); ultraviolet rays reduction; solar heat rejection; visible glare reduction; insulation and ventilation.

All of these factors contribute to your overall comfort levels so that your conservatory can be used in all seasons. Some Insulating Glass Units (IGUs) can lead to heat build-up, but choosing specialised solar-control panels will reduce that problem.’

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STYLES AND MATERIALS

Upgrading the roof, windows or doors of your sunroom is much cheaper than buying a whole new one, helping to eliminate draughts, leaks and cracks associated with old glass or polycarbonate roofs.

Alternatives to full glazing include a lantern – a lightweight solid roof, with or without skylights, or one that’s tiled with portions of glazing. Your installer will advise you on whether extra support, such as rafters, is needed. In terms of glazing, modern double-glazed windows increase energy efficiency and can be fitted with low-emissivity glass to reduce heat loss, while solar-control glass regulates both temperature and glare – perfect for a south- or south west-facing conservatory that’s prone to overheating.

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Biophilic design – a desire to connect with nature and bring the outside in – is a strong trend in conservatory interiors. Think unfussy, Scandinavianinspired furniture, accessories in pale, neutral shades to maximise light, and the introduction of more adventurous plants. ‘The pandemic has altered attitudes on what our homes mean to us. We’re becoming more aware of the connection between our surroundings and our wellbeing,’ explains Karen Bell, Creative Director at David Salisbury, a conservatory and orangery designer and manufacturer. ‘A conservatory with a significant proportion of glazing is a great way to blur the lines between indoors and outdoors, bringing in natural light and extending views.’

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Victorian and Edwardian designs with pitched, crested roofs suit most houses, and contemporary, angular conservatories with sloping roofs and sliding or bi-fold doors bring wowfactor to period homes. Along with the style, the frame material will have the biggest impact on the overall look. Timber is most suitable for older properties and, if pre-painted or pretreated, won’t need maintenance for up to 10 years. Long-lasting aluminium is a great choice for a modern conservatory as it’s strong enough to support large glazing panels, while uPVC is more affordable though less streamlined.

For a seamless join with the house, try to match glazing bars, brickwork and rendering as far as possible.

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Fill your conservatory with plants and watch them thrive from the comfort of cosy rattan seating. Westbourne set, comprising a sofa, two armchairs and coffee table, £1,299, Dobbies An essential feature in an orangery, a roof lantern is eye catching from the outside and allows you to gaze up to the heavens above. Orangeries are priced from £1,800 per sq m, Thames Valley Window Company

The DuoLight Top Down/Bottom Up thermal blind is made of hollow pleats that create an insulating barrier. Its dual-cord system lets you raise the blind from the bottom, lower it from the top, or float it anywhere in the window, from £30.55, Blinds 2go

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Most conservatories won’t need planning permission unless it’s a listed building, in a conservation area, or the structure is very big or close to your property’s boundary. Apply for building regulations approval if the conservatory is larger than 30 sq m, or if you’re building a new opening into the house, installing new plumbing or replacing a translucent roof with a solid one. When finding an installer, get recommendations from previous clients and ask for detailed, written quotes. According to ratedpeople.com, a small uPVC conservatory costs around £10,000 including installation. New roofs start at about £4,500, and you’ll pay £30,000+ for a larger timber or aluminium-framed conservatory.

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WHAT TO BEAR IN MIND

Conservatories are bright, versatile and often more cost-effective to build than other types of extensions, but they’re not for everyone, so it’s important to recognise their drawbacks as well as their benefits. Lack of privacy can be a major issue if your home’s overlooked by neighbouring houses, so go for a solid rather than a glazed roof, a dwarf wall instead of full-height glazing and add blinds or shutters, which also help to block out strong sun. Even when fitted with solar-control glass, a conservatory can get extremely hot in summer, so include opening windows, roof vents and an electric fan to improve air circulation. Likewise, adequate heating – underfloor, portable or radiators – is vital for year-round use.

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of building or upgrading a conservatory Myglazing.com is a comprehensive consumer advice website run by trade authority, the Glass and Glazing Federation Pilkington.com gives the lowdown on different types of glass and their suitability Find an approved local installer for a conservatory, orangery or replacement roof at ultraframeconservatories.co.uk

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doors leading onto a timber deck. It was in absolutely perfect condition – all we’ve had to do is clear the gutters.’

Ria and Dion decided to use the space as a dining room, and bought an Ria’s more extending table from Oakfurnitureland productive and three chandeliers from Dunelm to now that she hang above it. ‘We always ate in the is surrounded by the sights conservatory as it’s so nice to sit and and sounds look out at the garden and the green of nature as fields beyond, and last year I decided she works to set up my office in here as well,’ A spacious uPVC-framed, east-facing continues Ria. ‘I’d been commuting into conservatory was a big selling point for Leicester but, after my son Harley was Ria Roe and her husband, Dion, when born, my employer asked if I wanted to they bought their 1960s house in a work from home to save on travelling Derbyshire village. ‘The previous owner time, which was ideal. To start with I was a conservatory installer and built worked in the spare room, but it was it himself,’ says Ria, an administrator. dark and didn’t feel quite right, so I ‘It opens out from both the living moved down into the conservatory. We room and the kitchen, and is raised live in a rural area surrounded by trees above ground level with dry storage and wanted to create the feeling of underneath, all-over glazing and bi-fold working outside, without actually being The dining room table in the multi-tasking conservatory now doubles up as desk. The rattan egg chair, a freebie find on Facebook Marketplace, gives views of the garden a fresh perspective

outdoors,’ Ria adds. ‘All the windows open up for fresh air, and it really feels like I am outside with nature. I’m much happier working in here – I love the sunshine and hearing the sound of rain on the roof, and it’s the perfect viewpoint to watch Harley playing outside when he gets a bit older. We still eat in here all the time and, when I’ve finished for the day, I pack up my laptop and screen into a box which goes under the stairs.’

Ria was so pleased with her new office set-up that she entered Wickes’ first ever Home Office Awards, and was recently judged by TV property experts Phil Spencer and Ben Hillman to be one of five shortlisted winners. ‘Now all I need to do is update the conservatory with new flooring and possibly underfloor heating – I’m planning to put the vouchers I received as a prize towards it!’ she says.

An entire wall of the L-shaped conservatory, inherited from the previous owner, opens up onto the large raised deck via bi-fold doors

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ince working from home has become the new normal, many of us have had to simply make do when it comes to our office setup. But we think it’s high time to invest in the equipment you need to make your WFH space as comfortable as can be. So, start by leaving the hardwood dining seat behind and invest in an ergonomic and stylish office chair.

Working at a computer means sitting for prolonged periods of time, so a top priority when it comes to choosing an office chair is that it must be ergonomically designed. Seat height is a key feature to keep you sitting comfortably and will enable you to have your eyes at the correct level (ideally, in line with the top of the screen).

Seat width and depth are equally important; for instance, you shouldn’t be sitting too far forward as this can put pressure on the back of the knees.

A good ergonomic chair will also have a tilt function and lumbar support, allowing you to

maintain your posture throughout the day, plus a swivel function and set of wheels so you can manoeuvre easily without straining to reach different areas of your desk.

We know that having an ergonomic chair isn’t the only priority, though – one that is in keeping with the interior décor is important to us homeware lovers, too. You’ll be pleased to know that you don’t have to compromise on this, as there are so many chairs out there that will slot into your scheme. Wayfair’s Resident Style Advisor, Nadia McCowan Hill, gives her advice on what to look for in the perfect office chair: ‘Focus on adding cosy texture to your workspace with an upholstered option. Choose designs in tactile materials such as velvet, maximising your comfort throughout the working day. Moodboosting hues like sunshine yellow and blush pink will also give you extra motivation, and they’ll add a touch of style to your space, too.’

CULT LIVING WREN OFFICE CHAIR IN VINTAGE TAN, £199, CULT FURNITURE

A cross between classic tan leather and industrial design, this stylish chair has an easy height adjustment and cushioned armrests that will keep you comfortable throughout the day. armrests • Adjustable seat height •• Supportive Incredibly comfortable • Available in a range of colours • Stylish faux-leather look

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Seat tilt Use this to lock the chair into a

comfortable position. This function will affect the distribution of weight and can provide your body with better stability and support when you need it. A tilt of around 5 degrees should be sufficient. the upper part of your forearms and help to reduce stress on your shoulders and back.

Make sure that the armrests do not prevent the chair from being drawn close to the desk or restrict your movements.

ZENNOR HINOKI MESHBACK CUSHIONED OFFICE CHAIR IN GREY/WHITE, £86.99, ROBERT DYAS For a chair that cocoons you in comfort, look no further than this mesh-packed and amply padded seat. And to top it off, its height and armrests are adjustable too, so you can find the perfect position.

Comfortable armrests • Adjustable •lumbar support • Rocking function Height • adjustable • Easy to assemble

JÄRVFJÄLLET OFFICE CHAIR WITH ARMRESTS IN GLOSE BLACK, £179, IKEA

An office chair should fit around you, not you to it – and that’s exactly what the Järvfjället does. It features an adjustable headrest, adjustable height and depth, as well as lumbar support so you can customise the chair until you’re completely comfortable.

• Headrest • Armrests • Seat height and depth adjustment • Lumbar support • Swivel function

HABITAT ALMA HIGH-BACK ERGONOMIC OFFICE CHAIR IN PINK, £100, HABITAT

This chair has been built with both style and comfort in mind.

You can easily swivel, lift and tilt to get comfortable, while the high headrest helps to relieve tension in your upper body – an especially important feature when working long hours. This padded and upholstered chair also comes in a stylish grey.

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ANYDAY HINTON OFFICE CHAIR IN GREY, £139, JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS

This chair has an upholstered, height-adjustable seat and a breathable mesh backrest that will help to improve your posture and keep you cool. You can lift the armrests, too – a nifty function that will enable you to tuck your chair away at the end of the day.

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ALLINAH MESH DESK CHAIR, £105.99, WAYFAIR

• Adjustable seat height •tiltAdjustable tension function ••Swivel Breathable mesh back • Curved backrest

This buttoned-back chair will have you sitting in style while also providing you with muchneeded support.

For versatility and comfort, it features an adjustable seat height and swivel mechanism as well as a structured back and padded cushion.

Swivel •function •seatAdjustable height design •• Stylish Padded seat and back • Other colours available

MURRAY ERGONOMIC CHAIR IN BLACK, £279, JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS

This is no ordinary black office chair – its stylish, form-fitting mesh backrest will give you plenty of lumbar support, plus it has all the adjustments you’ll need for good posture throughout your working day. function •• Swivel Tilt lock mechanism Adjustable seat •height • Breathable mesh back

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With a soft, padded seat and breathable mesh backrest for better air flow on warmer days, this office chair certainly delivers on comfort. As well as being a neutral colour that could suit almost any room scheme, it features a sleek curved backrest for lumbar support, too.

PORTIA DESK CHAIR IN GREY, £192.99, WAYFAIR

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Make the most of the end of summer sunshine with the dazzling display of the Alstroemeria ‘Indian Summer’.

Flowering continuously from June until November, this hardy perennial will bring a riot of colour to your borders and patio containers. With a growing height of 75cm, these bright blooms can be cut for a garden party centrepiece or to pretty up a window sill. Priced from £11.99 from Thompson & Morgan.

METAL MAGIC If the spring rain and summer sun have left your metal garden furniture or railings looking a little worse for wear, then it’s time to crack open a tin of Direct to Metal paint from Ronseal. You can apply the paint directly to rust, so there’s no priming or fiddly prep work needed. What’s more, the low-odour formula is showerproof in 30 minutes, which means you can make your weather-worn bistro set a hit, even if the bank holiday forecast is a miss! Available in six colours and priced at £16.99 per 750ml.

Shoots of success Give your lawn some loving with

Flower Power’s triple use grass seed from Richard Jackson. Developed to be used for growing new lawns, patching gaps and over-seeding to thicken the grass coverage, a 650g pack costs £12.95, which contains enough seed to sow 18.5 sq m or patch 26 sq m.

For best results on your lawn, sow the seeds from late September.

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Deadhead repeat-flowering plants such as dahlias and cosmos, as these will continue to develop new buds until they are knocked back by the first frosts.

Bring in any houseplants that have been outside over the summer months before the night-time temperatures fall. Remove any dead leaves and give them a check-over for pests.

Houseplants that are positioned in poorly lit corners of a room will struggle to stay healthy if they don’t get enough light to help them photosynthesise – the process within a plant that converts light, oxygen and water into energy. You can give them a helping hand by popping an Elho Leaf Light Care lamp into the pot, which has a specially developed LED light to help promote healthy growth.

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Clusters of purple, bead-like berries smother this deciduous shrub after it has produced small, pink blooms in midsummer. Its foliage changes from bronze-purple in spring to a rich, deep green in summer and finally plumpurple in autumn.

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Big bunches of long lasting, rose-pink berries adorn this Mountain Ash through autumn and well into winter when they eventually get eaten by the birds. In late spring, the tree is covered in large clusters of white flowers that are popular with bees.

A wonderful shrub that puts on a dazzling autumnal display of two-tone bright pink and orange winged fruits, as well as deep scarlet leaves. Red Cascade is an improved form of our native spindle tree that may be found in hedgerows on country walks.

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This beautiful evergreen shrub or small tree gets its common name ‘Strawberry tree’ from its clusters of fruit, which form in late summer and last well into autumn.

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A rarely seen but easy-to-grow deciduous shrub which needs a position in full sun. It is prized for its profusion of white fragrant flowers in summer, followed by the most intriguing small, bright blue fruits positioned in the middle of pink/red, star-shaped calyces.

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GARDEN IDEAS Gardenwize solar floral bulb string lights, £18 for 10, Freemans Festoon a patio with a string of sparkly starburst fairy lights for a charming al fresco dining set-up Starburst copper fairy lights, £25.95, Sparkle Lighting

Luer glass lantern, £35, Oliver Bonas

TruGlow copper LED autumn candle trio, £26.99, Lights4fun

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Light up a sundown soirée with twinkly lights and lanterns to make evenings in the garden magical

Solar standing adjustable globe leaf lantern, £39.99, Festive Lights

Tea light holders, £22 for three, Heavenly Homes and Gardens Metal hexagonal solar lantern in copper, £8, B&M

Cordless ribbed glass table lamp in Blue/Green, £27.50, Sparkle Lighting

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Festoon cluster lights, £35, Garden Trading

Mix and match pretty lanterns to fill your garden with colour and print – this solar-powered one will turn on at dusk and off at dawn Solar-powered balloon lantern, £32.95, Annabel James

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We have fabulous goodies up for grabs this month!

Win a summer serving bundle from Typhoon, worth over £100 5 lucky winnerS

Typhoon is offering Your Home readers the chance to win one of five Terracotta serving bundles – each worth over £100!

Inspired by the cuisine of the Mediterranean, the Terracotta range brings rustic Spanish charm and a stylish splash of colour to your table. Serve up tapas, fish, meats and more in the differentsized dishes – whether you’re dining inside or out.

Bring summer vibes to drinks all year round with the carafe and highball glasses. Featuring an on-trend mandala decoration in aqua and orange, the beautiful glassware will up your beverage game, while the Aqua carafe’s rounded top and flared opening allows your wine to breathe to make it taste its best.

To find out more, visit typhoonhousewares.com.

Win a SKIPPY Peanut 1wi0nlucky Butter baking set ners Smooth, creamy and delicious, Americanstyle SKIPPY Peanut Butter is the perfect ingredient for baking sweet treats like cupcakes and cookies, or savoury delights such as satays and dips. Or simply spread it on hot toast for a delicious snack at any time of day. A peanut butter unlike any other – you haven’t tried peanut butter until you’ve tried SKIPPY Peanut Butter!

We’re giving away SKIPPY Brand baking sets to 10 Your Home readers, which each include a specially designed apron, spatula and jars of Extra Smooth and Extra Crunchy SKIPPY Peanut Butter – everything you need to get creative in the kitchen and make peanut butter treats to enjoy with friends and family.

For more information, visit peanutbutter.uk.com.

Win a Classic kettle and Win a 2-litre tub of V33 toaster set from Rangemaster, Renovation Cupboard worth £250 and Cabinet paint 1wi4 nlucky ners

This month Rangemaster is giving Your Home readers the chance to win one of two Classic kettle and toaster sets, worth £250.

The new Classic collection stove-topstyle kettle boasts ‘quick and quiet’ boil technology, while the four-slice toaster features handy ‘Defrost’ and ‘Bagel’ modes for the perfect breakfast or lunchtime snack.

Plus, winners can choose to have the appliances in one of three timeless matt colours – Black, Slate Grey and Cream.

Rangemaster makes appliances that are the quintessential part of the perfect kitchen and has a long history of manufacturing beautiful range cookers from its base in Leamington Spa. To find out more, visit rangemaster.co.uk.

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You may be thinking of upgrading your kitchen, but the costs and work involved can be daunting.

Step forward the V33 Renovation range of paints, available from B&Q. Simply painting over cupboards instead of having to pay for new ones may seem too good to be true, but that’s exactly what the V33 Renovation Cupboard and Cabinet paint range enables you to do.

Easy to use, the water-based paint comes in a range of neutral shades and can be used by experienced or novice DIY-ers. One 2-litre tub costs £38 and provides 24m2 of coverage.

This month, V33 is giving Your Home readers the chance to win one of 14 2-litre tubs of V33 Renovation Cupboard and Cabinet paint, each in the colour of their choice.

To find out more, visit v33.co.uk.

FIVE AMAZING PRIZE DRAWS TO ENTER! Win bespoke Showerwall wall panels, worth £1,500

Showerwall has teamed up with Your Home to offer you the chance to win an amazing prize of wall panels, up to the value of £1,500*, to transform your bathroom.

With over 80 designs to choose from, such as leafy botanicals and contemporary herringbone, Showerwall has something to suit all tastes and interiors. For those wanting to create a statement look and inject their own personality through interior design, Showerwall offers a bespoke solution, allowing your own artwork or favourite photograph to be transformed into an acrylic wall panel, with a glass-like finish.

Showerwall panels are extremely versatile and are less time consuming to fit than tiles.

They can be fitted to either a clean plastered wall or over existing tiles and are suitable for use in shower enclosures, around the bath and behind basins due to their watertight finish. The grout-free, wipe-clean surface of Showerwall wall panels is hygienic and makes light work of cleaning the bathroom, reducing hiding places for dirt and germs.

To find out more and view the entire range, visit showerwall.co.uk. *Installation is not included in the prize.

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To enter, visit yourhomestyle.uk, choose the WIN tab, find the prize draw you’d like to enter and fill in your details. Closing date is 30th September 2021 at 11.59pm TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1 Promoter: Immediate Media Company Bristol Limited. 2 The promotion is open to all residents of the UK, including the Channel Islands, aged 18 years or older, except the Promoter’s employees or contractors and anyone connected with the promotion or their direct family members. 3 By entering the promotion, you agree to be bound by all the rules of the promotion including these terms and conditions. 4 The Promoter may share the details of the winner with the prize provider for the purposes of fulfilling/delivering the prize. 5 The Promoter excludes liability to the full extent permitted by law for any loss, damage or injury occurring to the participant arising from his or her entry into the promotion or occurring to a winner arising from his or her acceptance of a prize. 6 The Promoter reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions or to cancel, alter or amend the promotion at any stage, if deemed necessary in its opinion, or if circumstances arise outside of its control. 7 Only one entry per prize draw will be permitted per household, regardless of method of entry. Bulk entries made by third parties will not be permitted. Entries received after the closing date of the promotion will not be considered. 8 No responsibility accepted for lost, delayed, ineligible or fraudulent entries. 9 The prizes are non-refundable, nontransferable and not for resale. The prizes cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers, promotions or discounts. There is no cash alternative. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prizes with other prizes of the same or greater value. 10 Closing date for entries is 11.59pm on 30th September 2021. 11 Winning entries will be chosen at random (after the closing date) from all entries. 12 The winners will be notified of their win within 28 days. 13 Winners must claim their prize within 28 days of notification. In the event that a winner cannot be contacted or fails to claim their prize within 28 days, the Promoter reserves the right to offer the prize to another entrant, or to re-offer the prize in any future promotion. 14 The Promoter’s decision as to the winner is final and no correspondence relating to the promotion will be entered into. 15 The prizes are as stated above. 16 Entrants must supply to Immediate Media Company Limited their full name, email address or daytime telephone number. The Promoter will use entrants’ personal details in accordance with the Immediate Privacy Policy (immediate.co.uk/privacy-policy).

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Abode Living 01273 621116 abodeliving.co.uk Abstract House 020 8099 9243 abstracthouse.com ACR Stoves 0121 706 8266 acrstoves.com All Seasons Roof 0800 756 6882 allseasonsroof.co.uk Amara 0800 587 7645 amara.com Amazon 0800 279 7234 amazon.co.uk And so to Shop andsotoshop.com Annabel James 0345 548 0210 annabeljames.co.uk Annie Sloan 01865 770061 anniesloan.com AO.com 0161 470 1200 ao.com Argos 0345 640 2020 argos.co.uk Artisans Du Maroc 020 8013 8871 artisans-dumaroc.com Atkin and Thyme 01727 227500 atkinandthyme.co.uk Audenza 0116 298 6393 audenza.com

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Click Basin 01772 671354 clickbasin.co.uk COAT Paints coatpaints.com Coffee & Cloth coffeeandcloth.co.uk Conservatoryland 0800 952 8000 conservatoryland.com Coombe Farm Organic coombefarmorganic.co.uk Cox and Cox 0330 333 2123 coxandcox.co.uk Creative with Nature Craft Centre 07588 944166 creativewithnature.co.uk Crown Imperial 01227 742424 crown-imperial.co.uk Crown Paints 0330 024 0309 crownpaints.co.uk Cuckooland 01305 231231 cuckooland.com Cuisinart 0370 240 6902 cuisinart.co.uk Cult Furniture 020 8185 6960 cultfurniture.com

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Boutique SPEAK

SHOP OF THE MONTH

We get to know Polly Jackson, founder of boho brand Whole Lotta Knots Describe a typical day

My working day always starts with a good post-gym coffee from one of the independent cafés in Bath. Before the store opens, I check the displays, my online shop and start working on macramé orders. As I am a one-woman band, you’ll see me doing anything I can put my hands to – no day is the same!

What is your favourite design style?

I am incredibly lucky that my personal style preferences are on trend right now, however I would say I am generally not trend driven.

The travel-inspired Seventies vibe was something I adopted while living a coastal life in Australia back in 2015.

That, combined with my love of worldwide craftsmanship, created the signature boho style of Whole Lotta Knots.

‘tuftedtexturesTeamcreamlikemacramépoedcushions…withpampasandnaturallotsgra,of light pouring through the windows’

What inspired you to set up shop?

Polly’s boutique has a distinct boho feel, inspired by her worldwide travels

my heart in India, I am inspired by culture, architecture, crafts and people.

Tell us your top tips for styling What’s in store at Whole Lotta Knots? macramé…

Consciously handmade products from near and far. At the heart is my bespoke Macramé collection, teamed with homewares including locally poured soy candles, Balinese lighting, Moroccan cactus silk cushions… the collection goes on.

Whole Lotta Knots’ window displays alone are worth a visit!

Where do you find inspiration?

My Favourite things

1. ‘The elegant queen of macramé wall hangings.

This design was inspired by my visit to the palatial Indian city of Mysore.’

Mysore wall hanging, £190 2. ‘This makes me think of a fresh serving of Pimm’s in the garden on a gorgeous summer’s day.

The best thing is it can double up as a vase for a dried bouquet, too.’

Weva rattan pitcher, £35 3. ‘If you want to inject some tropical island vibes into your home, I feel like this wall décor does it in one! Handmade using dried palm leaves, it is such a statement piece.’

Stoltz Palm wall décor, £84.99

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I’m heavily influenced by my adoration for travel. From my first visit to the souks of Marrakech over 10 years ago, to leaving

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I would team it with natural textures like potted pampas grass, tufted cream cushions, rattan furniture, whitewashed walls and lots of light pouring through the windows.

What’s next for Whole Lotta Knots?

I am currently working with artisans to create a collection of soft furnishings. There’s also a huge demand for more furniture, so I’m on the hunt for beautifully crafted pieces.

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We have had the strangest year, which has really depleted the high street and, with my brand growing online, I decided to take the leap to bring it to life in a physical form. My shop is an experience in which I wanted to conjure up nostalgia and wanderlust. Can’t get to Bali? Pop into WLK!

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George IV silver candlesticks Estimate: £350–520 Adam’s

Pumpkin, Yayoi Kusama (b.1929) Hammer price: £550 Forum Auctions

Coffee table, Herman Miller Estimate: £760–1,150 Wright

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Swivel chair by Hans J. Wegner Estimate: £2,460–3,300 Bruun Rasmussen

Style of Serge Mouille, ca. 1950s Estimate: £300–460 Rago Arts

Edwardian Art Noveau frame Estimate: £200–300 Tennants

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