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THIS MONTH’S Love it!
Best IN STORE • Refresh your room schemes for the new season with our pick of the latest high-street trends
What’s NEW • Our pick of this month’s hottest homes stories
‘It took forever… but it’s WORTH IT!’ • Laura and Jamie fell in love with this property on day one, but five years passed before their grand vision became a reality
Get Laura’s look • Team punchy hits of colour with natural wood textures and sophisticated brass
4 ways with… ALCOVES • Turn an unused recess into a fabulous room feature
‘It’s a great mix of OLD AND NEW’ • Mid-century and retro pieces take centre stage in Catrin’s renovated and extended home, along with plenty of bursts of pink and blue
Get Catrin’s look • Contrast pale pink and grey with punchy colours and graphic prints
4 ways with… PINK LIVING ROOMS • This flattering colour can transform your space
‘I use stripes in all MY ROOMS’ • See how Nina took a bland new-build and gave it oodles of character with earthy colours and acres of statement wall treatments
Get Nina’s look • Inject your home with earthy colours, abstract pattern and plenty of paint effects
4 ways with… GARDEN SHADES • Keep the sun’s strong rays at bay with a little extra cover
THIS MONTH’S Make it • Add a splash of colour outdoors with this easy vertical planter idea. Use a long wooden board and attach two woven plant bags or baskets to it, spaced evenly apart. Add geraniums and place in a sunny spot out of the rain.
Try the latest SUMMER LOOKS • Give your home a seasonal refresh – we’ve picked the key trends and latest looks set to be hot this summer
Clever decorating DISPLAY ARTWORK • A fabulous gallery isn’t just about the art you choose but how you arrange it
Try a speedy STYLE UPDATE • Make the most of the Bank Holidays to give your home a fresh look inside and out
SPLURGE versus STEAL • Update a mid-century scheme with pops of vibrant red and orange
The New Look RURAL ROMANCE • Refresh your dining room with a helping of rustic, country-inspired charm
Trend spotting HOMESPUN STYLE • Give your space a rustic aesthetic with colourful and patchwork buys
THIS MONTH’S Do it • If you’ve a drab hallway crying out for some colour, try panelling the lower portion of the walls and painting it a cheery shade. Panelling is a practical option for high-traffic areas and a sunny yellow will give any space an instant lift.
‘My sideboard is now THE STAR!’ • Extending into the roof of her chalet bungalow gave Ellie the opportunity to create a stunning entrance hall and seating area
Ellie’s choice: HALLWAY FLOORING • Combine looks and practicality when it comes to choosing flooring for a high-traffic area like this
‘The space has a HOLIDAY VIBE’ • Selling part of her huge garden left Alison with a sunny plot to transform with a bright style and joyful feel
How to improve your GARDEN LAYOUT • Make your outdoor space flow better with clever landscaping ideas and garden design fixes
Time at Home • CLEANING * STORAGE * GARDENING * DIY * RECIPES
Cleaning kit STORAGE • Keep tools and supplies organised and tidy with these neat, small-space solutions
What to do THIS MONTH...