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HOT FROM THE HIGH STREET Dunelm — The Edited Life collection

Take a considered approach to your décor with Dunelm’s The Edited Life collection. Centred around the budding desire to live simpler lives, the range hones in on sustainable style. Think excellent craftsmanship, quality materials and timeless designs that’ll outlast trends.

MAIN IMAGE Spindle bed frame, from £399; Akinda oak bedside table, £119; Ecomix ballshaped table lamp in White, £25; Leighton Grey striped duvet cover and pillowcase set, from £40; Ragen cushion, £8; Ludlow White Sands cotton throw, £25; Edited Life jute marl rug, from £129; Edited Life ash wood five hooks, £22, all Dunelm Recycled glass lotion dispenser, £10

Recycled glass tumbler, £7

Recycled glass vase in Brown, £12

Pleated jute cushion, £15

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

Tread gently

Whether you have hardwood flooring or stone tiles, these bohemian-style rugs will bring warmth and pattern to your space. Made from 100 per cent woven cotton, the bold geometric design is sure to brighten up a dull day!

Mandala rug in Black and White and Black and Gold, £19.99 each, Homescapes Just Because No. 3 in Candy Plum, £25; pair of twisted candles in Dusk, £8, both anydaymade

JUST BECAUSE

Born from a burst of lockdown creativity, anydaymade is a gift box service designed to bring a sprinkle of magic to the every day. If you often struggle with gift ideas, head straight to the website. Each box is brimming with artisanal foods, homewares and scents. Go on, surprise them!

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Panelling without the palaver? Sign us up. I Love Wallpaper’s new wooden slat variation offers the stylish, Scandi look minus the hefty price tag.

Contemporary wood slat wallpaper in Teak,

£22 per roll, I Love Wallpaper

5 OF THE BEST… gardening aeories

In honour of National Allotments Week, 9th-15th August 2021, boost your crop with these gardening goodies

1. Harvesting basket, £22.95, annabeljames.co.uk 2. High carbon steel micro secateurs, £14, National Trust 3. Patterned gardening trowel, £9.99, Homesense 4. The Botanical City by Hélèna Dove and Harry Adès, £25, Of Cabbages & Kings 5. Canvas garden bag, £15, Garden Trading

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SUSTAINABLE STATIONERY

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’ ve been working from home for a while now, so why not jazz up your office space with some eye-catching stationery? Not only is the range cute, but it’ s made from eco-friendly dyes and cotton paper.

Waste paper bin, £17.95; A4

storage box, £20.95;

pen pot, £9.95; magazine file, £16.50, all Graphic Geometric by Karenza & Co.

inspiration

We ’ re reading…

The Art of Simple Living by Sam Lacey, £8.99 The perfect antidote to a hectic life, this guide is all you need to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures.

We ’ re following…

@casa _ de _

modelei Boasting a whopping 90 plants, Leila and Fleur’s home is a botanical paradise. Lovers of pastel colours and mid-century furniture, the couple achieve a harmonious blend of old and new. Plus, their space is rented – just goes to show what you can achieve when you pour your heart into it!

We ’ re listening to…

HOSTEing Laura Jackson Get your wining and dining skills down to a tee with TV presenter Laura Jackson. Passionate about the art of entertaining, Laura chats food, travel and interiors with a host of guests (sorry, we couldn’t resist!).

Wren Kitchens created a calming space for our busy family lifestyle

Leila and Carl Eldred wanted a functional, open-plan kitchen that could bring the whole family together, including their two young boys and pet dog

The family instantly fell in love with the light-toned and functional Country Ermine kitchen in Pebble when they visited Wren’s showroom

Leila is overjoyed with her new open-plan family kitchen, where the whole family can spend time together he kitchen today serves more purpose than simply somewhere to cook and

Teat – it’ s now a multifunctional space in the centre of the home, in which family and friends can spend quality time together. Expert designers at Wren Kitchens understand that everyone ’ s lifestyle is different, so their kitchens need to function differently, too. No matter the size or layout of your kitchen, Wren will work closely with you to create a tailor-made design that suits your lifestyle.

To see how Wren collaborates with their customers to create bespoke designs, check out Leila and Carl’ s family-friendly kitchen transformation. Her home is part of the #Wrenovation series, which shines a spotlight on real customer kitchen renovations.

STEP ONE Leila and Carl Eldred lead a busy lifestyle at home with their two young boys and pet Rottweiler, Harlow, so a space that was calming and could bring the whole family together was top priority when it came to updating their kitchen. e previous space was dimly lit and narrow with a separate dining room, so when they walked into their local Wren Kitchens showroom in Royal Tunbridge Wells they were on the lookout for a bright kitchen with a functional open-plan layout. ‘We had a look around all the different kitchens in the showroom and fell in love with the Country Ermine kitchen straight away, ’ says Leila.

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‘It even had a pet bed feature – I didn ’t know I wanted one before ’ , she smiles. ‘It’ s such a good idea! Now Harlow can enjoy his very own space, safely tucked away when I’ m cooking. ’

STEP TWO Leila knew she wanted a large kitchen sink in the island as a focal point so she could oversee the kitchen, rather than having her back turned. e couple also decided to get all new appliances through Wren. ‘We ’ re so happy with what we chose, ’ says Leila. ‘We ’ ve got a dishwasher, which comes in really handy with having two kids, and the wine cooler is great for us when entertaining – we love having people over now, ’ she adds.

STEP THREE e delivery process was another standout to Leila. ‘It was absolutely fantastic – Wren bought everything in for me, placed it where I wanted it and checked it all off, ’ explains Leila. Now, the spacious kitchen is the most used room in the Eldreds ’ home, where they can eat all their meals together and entertain family and friends on a regular basis. During summer, they can open the bi-fold doors and enjoy spending quality time all together. ‘e kitchen ’ s really become the heart of our home now there ’ s so much room for both of us, the kids and Harlow – it’ s perfect. ’

Maximise the social aspect of the kitchen like Leila has, with a central island that features a sink, breakfast bar and wine cooler

A pet bed is a handy feature for this busy family kitchen; Harlow now has a neat, tucked away spot in the heart of the home and it provides useful storage for her toys and bowl