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Suspend mugs, utensils and even dried herbs from copper S hooks hung from a simple copper-pipe rail

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Marble-effect dinner plate, £3; side plate, £2.50; bowl, £3; mug, £2.50; charger plates, £4 each; glassware, from £3, all Matalan

COPPER KITCHEN BUYS Copper cafetière, £20, Farrar & Tanner

Marble and copper 16-piece cutlery set, £15, George Home

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Glass jar with copper lid, £4.99, HomeSense

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Best IN STORE Refresh your room schemes for the new season with our pick of the latest high-street trends

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Global explorer

Midnight opulence

Take inspiration from far-away lands, with warming shades and ethnic motifs

Marry rich jewel tones with luxe textures to create a glamorous look

Geo cushion, £6 Elephant cushion, £5 Mirror with leather-look strap, £10

Red weave throw, £18

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Jacquard double duvet set, £32

Medium silver lantern, £22

Globe, £15

Copper table lamp, £8

Faux-fur grey cushion, £17

Elephant vase, £12

Succulent in llama pot, £5

Curva floor lamp, £30

Velvet throw, £32 Smokedtop side table, £79.99

Whitney blue velvet armchair, £249.99

Bliss luxe emerald rug, £70

Mirrored artificial white rose, £10

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Paisley jewellery box, £8

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Vintage f lorals

Geo Scandi

Create a nostalgic scheme with elegant shapes and watercolour blooms

Update Nordic style using laid-back blues and greys, combined with angular shapes

Teal ceramic table lamp, £10

Wooden plaque, £2

Vintage Bloom trinket box, £12 Geo-print clock, £10

Gold-edged mirror plaque, £8 Hydrangeas in mercury vase, £18

Wine velvet cushion, £12 Wooden drawers, £10

Block calendar, £7

Vintage Bloom cushion, £20

Cut-and-sew geo cushion, £12 Floral espresso cup and saucer, £5

BLUE LIGHTS

Cotton dandelion double duvet set, £18

Vintage Bloom photo frame, £10 Textured glass filled candles, £8 each

Gold and pink barrel vase, £18

Ombre scented candle, £4

Set of house blocks, £7

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Savina sofa bed in teal, £499, DFS

Whether it’s due to tighter budgets or loving home comforts, 50 per cent of the nation favours a night in over a night out. More than half of these homebodies prefer to entertain at home, and cool bars and eateries are inspiring interior design choices. DFS has seen this reflected in a growing trend for colourful, velvet-covered seating, which rose threefold from 2017 to 2018.

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Designconscious pet beds

PLAYFUL DESIGN

We all know the sofa is where cats and dogs will ultimately end up, but Made.com has launched its first range of pet accessories, including minimal-chic beds from £29, and copper bowls from £19, to blend seamlessly into stylish decor and at least tempt them to stay in their beds.

Kyali square cat bed, £99 Star tin tIle, £19, Rockett St George

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SWISH STAND Double pet bowl stand, £45

CHIC LOUNGER Kyali dog sofa, £159

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DINE IN STYLE Moxie large pet bowl, £25

The founder of Rockett St George fell in love with tin tiles when she saw them adorning the ceilings of New York bars and restaurants – so much so, she has painstakingly sourced genuine tiles for the homeware brand’s website. Rock the industrialglam look with three gorgeous new designs, whether you use them on a wall, as a splashback or even a striking headboard.

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FEEL-GOOD FACTOR

The streamlined good looks of the brand new Nordic collection from Swan bring understated luxe into the kitchen. The simple shapes combines wood-effect handles with a brushed finish, lending a Scandi-style upgrade to the toasters, kettles and microwaves in the range.

Nordic grey kettle from £49.99; toaster from £39.99, both Swan.

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Abstract mint green terrazzo poster, £14, Crowdy House

LEGGY LOVELY NEW HEIGHTS

Concrete and copper-effect planter, £25, George Home

CUSHY CHOICE Abstract pastel cushion, £12, JD Williams

THROW SHADE

Terrazzo-print lampshade, £30, Red Candy

Terrazzo pink wallpaper, £50 a roll, Graham & Brown

PUT A LID ON IT Hexagonal terrazzo candle, £14.99, HomeSense

Trend spotting

TERRAZZO This flecked finish will give your home colour and texture

SERVE UP

Cheeseboard, £18, French Connection Home

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errazzo – a speckled composite material – is taking interiors by storm, covering everything from wallpaper to pendant lights.

Originally used for flooring in 16th-century Italian palazzos, terrazzo is a mix of glass, marble and stone chips set in polished concrete, lending itself perfectly to beautiful floor tiles, but also as a motif on softer accessories like cushions or rugs.

FIRE & STONE

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Handmade candle holder, £13, Cult Furniture

PLAYFUL POTS

Savannah set of two terrazzo plant pots, £39, Made.com

PUCKER UP

Mint lip balm, £4.95, Wild & Wolf range, Fenwick

HARD STUFF Pink concrete table lamp, £34.99, Very

TINNED GOODS

Set of three terrazzo tins, £30, Ferm Living at Amara

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URBAN GLAM Give your living room a Manhattan makeover with super-sleek pieces and luxe finishes

1Seekamodern retro light

Statement lighting will add polish – it’s all about shiny metals and smoked or opaque glass. Go for retro shapes, slimline floor lights and geometric table lamps.

Dante sofa, from £949; Dante armchair, £799; glass coffee table, £229; Noir Nights cushion, £18.99; Deco bead cushion, £18.99; rose gold wine glasses, £34.99 for four; Charleston floor lamp, £99.99; textured wool rug, £159.99; Pentagon bean drum, £44.99; glass nest of tables, £119, all Ideal Home range, Very

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In a bold, lush look like this, keep the key pieces simple and sleek with a curved glass coffee table like this – then layer on the luxe details without danger of going OTT.

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NEW LOOK

SMOKY & SULTRY

2 Dare to go dark

TEXTURE TALKS Quilted velvet cushion, £14.99, Ideal Home range, Very

Charleston pendant, £69.99, Ideal Home range, Very

Moody hues on the wall will create a sense of drama. Pair with brass and copper accents in furniture and accessories for highlighting pops of pure polish.

COOL COPPER

Scratch vases, £32.99 for two, Ideal Home range, Very

3Pickaplush velvetpiece

DECO GLAM

This fabric instantly raises the style stakes, whether on curtains, cushions or upholstery.

Go for graphite grey or jewel tones like emerald, sapphire and amethyst.

Pisa coffee table, £179, Ideal Home range, Very

City chic GET THE LOOK Combine clean lines, warm metallics and tactile velvet

FINE FRAME

Milo mirror, £99.99, Ideal Home, Very

GOOD ANGLE

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING

Aria table lamp, £39.99, Ideal Home range, Very

TOTAL

AIR OF ELEGANCE

£725

Luxor chair, £289, Ideal Home range, Very

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PLUSH PILLOW

Faux-fur cushion in dusky pink, £9, JD Williams

SLEEP WELL

Waterlilies eye mask, £9, Laura Ashley

ULTIMATE INDULGENCE Salted caramel and clementine hot chocolate, £9, Hotel Chocolat

MINI MANI HAND HERO

Wild jasmine, rose and vanilla hand cream, £7.50, White Stuff

SWEET SCENTS

UNDER £10

Oslo large filled candle, £10, Tesco

TOASTY TOES

Pink slipper socks, £8, Tesco

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Treat yourself to a cosy night in with lowcost pampering picks

NICE CUPPA Pink marbled mug, £4.99, TK Maxx

STAY COSY

Grey faux-fur hot water bottle with pom-poms, £10, Sainsbury’s Home

MOVIE NIGHT

Joe and Seph’s piña colada popcorn, £3.29, Lakeland

SNUGGLE UP

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT

Geo fleece throw, £6, Matalan

TREAT FOR FEET

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PRELOVED PICK

‘The Ercol coffee table was an eBay bargain and it fits in with our style perfectly’

COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Suzie Williams, 47, and I live with my husband Spencer, 53, and sons Louis, 13, and Xavier, 11.

MY HOME A Seventies four-bedroom link-detached house in Oxfordshire, which we bought in January 2016.

WHEN I MOVED IN The interior had dingy carpets and dated wallpaper and, except for the kitchen, hadn’t been updated in nearly 40 years.

AND NOW We’ve given every room a cosmetic overhaul and restored original features like the beautiful parquet flooring. The decor has a Scandi-inspired edge and colourful art that makes it personal to us.

STYLE TIP Choose a cohesive set of colours to run through your home and help tie the different spaces together. Even one or two accent hues will help to create flow.

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‘Its last refresh

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was 40YEARS AGO’ Faced with reviving a tired Seventies house, Suzie wasted no time turning it into a modern and stylish family home

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hen it came to selecting a location to buy our next house, it was quite simply a case of putting a pin on the map,’ says Suzie. ‘The area had to have good secondary schools for our two boys Louis and Xavier, and a mainline station into London for my husband Spencer’s commute to work.

A village northwest of Oxford ticked all the boxes and offered beautiful countryside on the doorstep as a bonus.

But when the sale of our old house fell through on the day of exchange, we had no choice but to rent in the area, as the boys’ schooling was already in place.

We moved into a picturesque, 300-year-old cottage just outside the village, and ended up renting there for nearly five years while still keeping an eye on the housing market. When we first saw this Seventies property we dismissed it, as it was nothing like the pretty cottage we had grown to love – yet something kept drawing us back to it. When we eventually viewed it in person, we put an offer in straight away, as the space and location were too good to pass up. The previous owners had lived there for 40 years and the interior needed a complete overhaul – it had tired carpets, an ancient air heating system and garish wallpaper, but it had fantastic scope for a project.

A blank canvas PINK OF PERFECTION

‘I chose Farrow & Ball’s Cinder Rose to create a striking focal point and to introduce a pop of subtle pink to balance out the dark leather sofa’

As soon as we were handed the keys, I asked friends over to help rip out the tatty carpets. We were lucky enough to discover original parquet flooring throughout the downstairs, which I absolutely love – even though it’s a little worn in places, I think it adds to the character. Within the first week, I had painstakingly stripped layer upon layer of floral wallpaper from the hall and

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BOOK NOOK

‘This part of the room makes a great reading corner next to the bookcases’

‘EXPERIMENT WITH DIFFERENT GALLERY WALL LAYOUTS – A SIMPLE LINEAR ARRANGEMENT WORKS WELL WITH LARGE-FORMAT PRINTS’

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PAINT STAIRS

MONO RAIL

‘One of the first jobs I tackled was painting the hall walls a fresh white and the woodwork in Farrow & Ball’s Railings’

Check for any protruding nails, hammer them down, and level any dips or holes with filler.

Use stripper to remove old paint or sand any varnish with fine sandpaper to prep for painting.

Remove dust and mask off areas that don’t require painting.

Start with a coat of wood primer. Once dry, paint the stairs, starting from the top and going with the grain of the wood.

Once fully dry, paint another coat for complete coverage.

staircase and painted everything white, to give myself a blank canvas. I don’t feel settled when my surroundings aren’t right, so I was keen to tackle as much as I possibly could early on. A few issues arose during the redecorating – the air heating system and hot water weren’t working properly and we had a huge plumbing leak coming down from the bathroom into the sitting room, which set back the work by a couple of weeks.

In November 2017, we took on a bigger project and converted the garage into a snug to create a fourth bedroom, shower room and utility area, and this addition has ended up being very well-used by us all. The garage was previously just dead space, so it makes much more sense to now have it incorporated as a usable part of the house. The previous owners had

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IDEA TO STEAL

‘In a light space, paint a chimney breast a dark hue to add depth and interest’

FEATURE FLOORING

‘This floor was covered in a dingy brown carpet when we moved in, but we were thrilled to find the original parquet in great condition underneath’

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STRING THEORY

‘This String shelf displays my favourite kitchenware’

CHAIR CHOICE

‘The seating is an mix of bentwood chairs, Eames-style Eiffel chairs and a casual bench to match the Ikea Ypperlig table’

3 of the best

GRAPHIC PRINTS

Why it works

Create a modern gallery wall

STYLE AT HOME SAYS…

Roller Disco A4 framed print, £22, Disko Kids

A-Z print, 30x40cm, £35 unframed, Soouk

California Cactus A2 framed print, £32, Cult Furniture

‘This black and white scheme provides the perfect backdrop for Suzie’s collection of graphic prints.’

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SEVENTIES DETACHED

DARK MATTER

‘Farrow & Ball’s Railings wall paint contrasts with the white gloss units’

fitted a new kitchen in 2011 so, luckily, we haven’t had to change anything structurally or replace the units. We added a new double oven and fridge freezer and painted the walls when we first moved in, but the space works well for us and having the open-plan layout into the dining area means this room is the most used in the house. The upstairs bathroom, however, was another story and was stuck in a Seventies time warp – the thick brown carpet, peach wall tiles and green flocked wallpaper had to go

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immediately! We painted the walls and tiles white, and we have made the space less of an eyesore for the time being. We hope to completely redo the bathroom eventually and install a new suite to really make it our own.

Adding Scandi style When it came to choosing the decorating schemes for each room, I embraced my love of classic Scandinavian design. Using my chosen colour palette and simplistic, unfussy furniture, I have channelled a

‘IN AN OPEN-PLAN SPACE, USE A LOW-HANGING PENDANT AND A RUG TO SEPARATE THE DINING ZONE FROM THE REST OF THE LAYOUT’

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Fit internal doors with glass panels to help light flow through the house’

PRACTICAL LAYOUT

‘Although small, the kitchen is perfectly formed and the breakfast bar helps to create a divide within the open-plan space’

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ROOM TO GROW

‘Xavier’s bedroom has a pared-back, mono look that can be easily updated’

‘TO STOP YOUR SCHEME LOOKING TOO NEW AND SOULLESS, MIX IN OLDER PIECES TO BALANCE OUT THE MORE MODERN TOUCHES AROUND THE HOUSE’

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Find a suitable branch and strip using a wallpaper scraper, then sand off any remaining bark.

Wrap twine around each end of the branch and knot to secure. You could also add beads before knotting the twine.

Create a twine loop to hang small vases or jars. Take the loop behind the branch, holding the string ends, then feed the ends up and through the loop, puling tight. Then wrap the ends around the vase, and knot.

Hang on a secure hook and fill vases with stems and water.

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STYLISH STORAGE

‘Simple wall hooks are ideal for hanging my jewellery and scarves’

cosy, Nordic look throughout. Each room has a modern-eclectic twist on top of its Scandi-inspired backdrop and I love to mix in some splashes of muted colour to add warmth.

Spencer and I have built up quite a collection of artwork over the years. As I had so much, I decided to create several gallery walls throughout the house as it’s a quick and easy way to personalise any space. One of my favourite go-to places to source furniture is eBay, and I’ve

SEVENTIES DETACHED

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SERENE SPACE

‘I went for a calm and neutral palette in the bedroom and exposed the original floorboards.

Our Habitat bed fits neatly into the space’

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Pick an open metal bed frame for small bedrooms, so it won’t feel overwhelming’

Why it works bagged some real bargains, including an original Ercol chair and coffee table and two vintage Danish teak chests of drawers. I love to mix in older pieces to balance out the more modern furniture around the house, to help introduce character and to tell a story.

I’m forever changing and restyling the rooms and I get a lot of inspiration from Instagram, where I have a dedicated interiors account @suziewilliams. Spencer and our boys are used to coming

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘Suzie's amazing houseplants really bring her pared-back look to life’ EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Vanessa

Richmond

SMART UPDATE

‘I’ve painted the peachcoloured wall tiles using Ronseal’s white tile paint as a temporary facelift’

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SEVENTIES DETACHED

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Use picture strips to hang art in kids’ rooms, so it can be easily changed’

BOY ZONE

‘The contrasting dark wall in Louis’s room makes a bold feature and the patterned rug from H&M Home keeps it cosy’

home and finding furniture in different places and walls painted in a new colour!

Simple updates Working from home means I spend most of my day in the house, which has been a big factor in getting so much of the renovation complete in a short space of time. I soon learned that redecorating cosmetically is a quick and relatively inexpensive way to inject personality into any space if you don’t have the budget or scope to tackle structural work. I’ve focused my energy into styling each room simply, using paint, furniture and accessories. Although the house is always evolving, it has come a million miles from the dated shell we first bought.’

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Where to buy her style HABITAT Shop for contemporary and mid century-look furniture URBAN OUTFITTERS For quirky accessories ranging from planters to boho wall hangings IKEA The Ypperlig range offers affordable Scandi-inspired pieces DESENIO An online Swedish retailer selling a wide range of art prints and frames, as seen on some of Suzie’s gallery walls.

BRIGHT IDEA

‘The copper finish of the Ikea PS 2014 pendant casts a lovely warm glow’

Find more clever ways to style up your home by going to pinterest.com/ styleathomemag

FEATURE CASSIE PRYCE PHOTOGRAPHER DAVID GILES

‘WHERE POSSIBLE, EXPOSE AND PAINT ORIGINAL FLOORBOARDS, AS THEY WILL MAKE A ROOM FEEL MUCH BRIGHTER AND MORE SPACIOUS’

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find out how 25 owners created their dream home

£14.95

Bring warmth to a mono scheme with blush pink. Tint teapot, MAXWELL & WILLIAMS

SIMPLE SHAPE

£17

Add cosy texture by mixing in shaggy accents. Scandi Boho cushion cover, SASS & BELLE

Buy Suzie’s style…

SCANDI MONOCHROME Give your home a laid-back look by combining retro and modern Nordic furniture with playful prints

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ith original parquet flooring lending instant character to her interior, Suzie kept it simple with streamlined Scandi-inspired pieces, open shelving and striking soft furnishings to add personality.

A restrained palette of black, white, grey and blush creates a seamless flow, while pattern and character is layered onto the pared-back base with a cohesive collection of graphic wall art in unfussy geo designs.

£39

Choose lighting with a mix of industrial finishes, like the Hugo lamp, ABODE LIVING

GRAPHIC IMAGES

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Introduce gentle colour with dusty pastel tones. In The Beginning print by Michelle Collins, unframed, KING & MCGAW

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£139

Inject relaxed boho style with natural cane furniture. Samson rattan coffee table, TIKAMOON

£12.50

Contrast smooth lines with rustic details. Star mug, WHITE STUFF

SCANDI MONO

£379

STRING THEORY

Pick the pale wood finish of the Edelweiss table, MADE.COM

Buy it

£122

Create the perfect shelfie opportunity with a small wall unit.

String Pocket shelving unit, INSIDESTORE

£39

Curate a gallery space of graphic prints up the stairs, Blah Blah Blah print, INSIDESTORE

£120

Dress up a dining space.

Stockholm rug, IKEA

£39.99

Bring in extra light with the Logan desk lamp, Ideal Home range, VERY

CLEANLINED LOOK

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING

£16

£55

Maintain a sense of space with the unfussy Finn dining chair, DANETTI

Stock up on storage – you can never have enough! Large natural woven basket, M&CO

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STYLE AT HOME Show us yours and you could be a Style at Home star stylist!

We’re always on the lookout for real homes packed with affordable ideas. If you’re proud of what you’ve achieved, why not share your ideas with other Style at Home readers so they can be inspired, too? It’s really easy to get in touch: snap some pics on your phone (living room, kitchen and one bedroom are a must…) and send them to us via email or social media – see below.

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FACE PLANT POTS

Make it

THIS MONTH’S

Makeit

Cheer up plain planters by giving them fun faces. Paint terracotta flower pots with white acrylic and leave to dry. Apply a second coat, if needed. Use a fine brush and black paint to add eyes and a mouth, or even a moustache!

Then, plant a succulent to look like its hair.

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT PHOTOGRAPH TI-MEDIACONTENT.COM

Quick gift idea!

Large terracotta flower pot, £1.50; Acryiic paint tubes, £2 each, all Hobbycraft

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‘We did it all CLASSIC ELEGANCE

‘The traditional Chesterfield-type sofas from DFS were an easy choice as they’re a timeless design’

COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Lucy Dolke, 20, and I’m a student. I live with my partner Toby Rashley, 22, and our longhaired Dachshund, Honey.

MY HOME A three-bedroom Victorian terraced house in Gosport, Hampshire, which we bought in August 2016.

WHEN WE BOUGHT IT The house had multi-coloured kitchen tiles, a yellow living room and purple main bedroom that weren’t my taste. The dark bathroom needed a refresh.

AND NOW The look is classic but contemporary, with country elements in calm neutrals and relaxing greens. We’ve given the bathroom a period-style makeover.

STYLE TIP Mirrors add light, create a strong focal point and can fit easily into any scheme.

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Buy it

Shop Lucy’s refined glamour style PAGE 44

VICTORIAN TERRACE

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in just 48 HOURS!’ Lucy planned her home well ahead of moving day, and by enlisting some help, her makeover was done in a flash

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’m a real home bird, so when I started house-hunting with my partner Toby, I knew the type of property was more important to me than the location,’ says Lucy.

'We’d outgrown our rented flat and we also wanted a garden, as we were desperate to get a dog. I looked at hundreds of options online, but when I spotted this house, I was sure it was “the one”. When we walked in, it felt like a well-loved home.

‘I really liked the period fireplaces, the ceiling mouldings and the quirky steps, nooks and crannies. Some of the colourful decor wasn’t really me, but I knew that could be changed. We didn’t even bother viewing any other places as nothing else had the character, the space or the unique vibe of this house.

Careful planning

COOL AND CALM

‘As this room doesn’t get much light, I’ve gone for pale greys and dark accessories, like the tripod lamp from Made.com’

Although the interior was in pretty good condition, I couldn’t wait to put my own stamp on it. I’m so impatient that I’d actually started planning from the online photos, before I’d even been inside. On our second viewing, I took loads more pictures and checked measurements.

I’m very organised and I created spreadsheets to keep track of my spending. Once I’d chosen something, I’d trawl the internet to find the best deal. I do nearly all my shopping online, especially on budget-friendly sites like eBay and Gumtree, and I’ve always got my eyes open for sales and discount codes. I’d also think about whether I could upcycle or make a similar item myself.

By the time we moved in, I knew how each room would look and I had the paint, tiles and wallpapers all lined up. I wanted to get the bulk of the decorating finished as quickly as possible as it’s so much easier to do before you’ve got

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VICTORIAN TERRACE

GENTLE GREEN

3 of the best

COUNTRY KITCHEN PIECES Essentials that look fabulous too

‘Pale green highlights create the country feel I love. We put pretty Laura Ashley metro tiles on top of the old ones around the sink’

White ceramic rustic flower jug, £15, Gisela Graham Heart chopping board, £18, Sophie Allport Personalised Mary Berry oven glove, £22.99, Getting Personal

a lot of furniture to move or cover up.

We were incredibly lucky to have help from Toby’s parents and a couple of friends. Everyone got stuck in straight away, and within 48 hours most of the rooms had been redecorated, ready for us to put our things in.

Mixing it up

IDEA TO STEAL

‘A simple, easy-to-sew curtain will hide white goods in the kitchen and create a country feel’

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OLD AND NEW

‘The previous owner left us two lovely Ikea Ottava lights in the kitchen, which I was really happy to keep.

I’ve sanded and waxed the top of our second-hand table, and painted the chairs’

I don’t stick to one particular style, instead I’ve got quite a few favourites.

I adore the country look, but I’ve included glamorous hotel-chic, rustic and Scandi elements in my home, too. I like my surroundings to feel calm and relaxing, so I use lots of neutrals, especially greys, which I love, with touches of colour on top.

I tend to go for soft, pretty accents and nothing too bright or distracting. I don’t

‘PAINT OLD FURNITURE WITH EGGSHELL PAINT -IT’S DURABLE,WIPEABLE, ECONOMICAL AND ONLY NEEDS MINIMAL PREP’ generally think of colour as my starting point though. I’m more likely to pick out a piece of furniture, a cushion or maybe some wallpaper and then build the rest of the scheme from there.

The front room has quite an elegant, grown-up feel, which was inspired by the lovely grey Chesterfield-type sofas. I planned our bedroom around the gorgeous metallic wallpaper, so it’s quite opulent and decorative, with an Art Deco flavour.

Small changes make a big difference As we’re on a budget, I’ve kept fixtures like the kitchen units and the lovely fireplaces and log burners, and I’ve refreshed and updated the rooms as far

Why it works

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘Replacing wall cupboards with open shelves is perfect for the country look.’

SHELF LIFE

‘We made these from scaffolding planks and the brackets were an eBay buy’

EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Heather Young

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IDEA TO STEAL

‘Turn a glass-fronted cupboard into a statement feature by wallpapering the insides’

LIGHT SOURCE

‘My arched mirror came from The Range and it does a great job of boosting light in the snug. It reflects the garden too, so it’s almost like having another window’

RECLAIMED OAK ‘REPLACING A NARROW MANTEL WITH A CHUNKY PIECE OF GIVES THE FIREPLACE MORE IMPACT AND MAKES A GREAT FOCAL POINT’ as I could afford to. Everywhere has been redecorated apart from the snug.

I liked the green colour and the old alcove cupboards. I also think the classic William Morris wallpaper really suits an old house like this. We swapped the narrow mantel for a chunky piece of oak from a reclamation yard. It’s a small alteration but the natural feel is a nice bonus and it gives the fireplace much more impact.

The kitchen is one of my favourite spaces because it’s so light and airy. The

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cream cabinets were already here. They’re not what I would have chosen, but luckily they’ve grown on me, as replacing them would have been a massive expense.

We took one large wall unit down though, and put up open shelves instead, which makes the room feel brighter and bigger. My other changes were fairly small and didn’t cost that much, but they all make a difference, like repainting the walls and panelling in Farrow & Ball’s Green Blue, fitting new tiles around the

sink area and swapping the black work surfaces for wooden ones to create a country kitchen feel.

Pitching in

In an old house that’s been added to and altered over the years, nothing is straightforward. All our walls and floors are crooked, but I’ve stopped stressing if something’s at a bit of an angle, as it’s part of the charm. When we’ve moved furniture and shelves, we’ve sometimes

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DOUBLE DUTY

‘A day bed is a great choice as it keeps the third bedroom flexible.

I looked for one with a low side to fit under the window, and found what I wanted on eBay’

Do it! RE-COVER A LAMPSHADE

1 CLEVER REVAMP

‘I painted this old standard lamp and then simply refurbished a cheap lampshade by sticking on pom-poms’

Trace the template by drawing a line vertically down the shade. Place the lampshade, with the line facing downwards, on a sheet of paper and trace along the top and bottom edges as you roll the shade over the paper until you reach the original line again.

Cut out the template, doublechecking it fits the shade.

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Lay your fabric pattern side down on a flat surface, place the template on top and trace the shape, leaving 1cm hem allowance top and bottom, and cut out.

Attach the fabric to the shade using strong double-sided tape or fabric glue (both available from Hobbycraft). Fold over the surplus fabric to make a neat hem.

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Make it!

MEMO BOARD

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Use a piece of plywood or MDF as the base of the board. Lay out rolled wadding or batting and place the board on top, leaving about a 5cm border.

Pull the wadding tightly over the edges and use a staple gun to secure all the way around the border.

Repeat the process with your chosen fabric, neatly folding the corners.

Turn over and, using ribbon or elastic, criss-cross over the board, securing at the back with a staple gun.

Use decorative or upholstery nails to pin at the crossing points of the ribbon. Finally, add picture frame hangers to the back of the board.

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3 4 5

PIN IT

‘My pin board was an easy, no-sew make.

It’s just plywood, with pretty fabric stapled over wadding, crisscrossed with ribbon’

‘FOR ADDED WOW FACTOR, CREATE A STRIPY WALL USING PAINT AND MASKING TAPE’

LABELLED WITH LOVE

‘I like to keep things tidy so I’ve made clay storage-jar labels.

They’re just thin circles of air-drying clay, with a hole for the string’

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STAMP OUT

‘I add the letters on the labels with a little stamping kit – so simple!’

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discovered odd holes or defunct electric cables that we’ve had to work around. Getting involved in the process has been really worthwhile for me, as I’ve picked up skills and found out so much about how the house actually functions. I try to keep some money aside so we can fix small problems as they arise, and we’re extremely lucky as we’ve had masses of DIY help from family and friends. They’ve saved us a fortune.

Bargain hunting

Our biggest project has been updating the bathroom, which we didn’t tackle immediately. The original suite was fine for quite a few months, but I wasn’t keen on the white tiles and dark green walls. The new look is classic and much lighter. We kept the simple white basin and loo, but pulled out the old bath

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Why it works

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘Pieces of furniture like the buttoned headboard and office chair give the rooms a smart edge.’

FEATURES EDITOR

Holly Walsh

WHITE WASH

‘ I love the light effect of the painted bedroom floor, but it’s a challenge to keep it looking perfect!’

DREAMY DECOR

‘This fabulous wallpaper from Tapet-Cafe was a bit of a splurge, but I think it makes the bedroom. I’ve balanced my budget with the mirrored bedside tables, which were ex-display from Dunelm’

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VICTORIAN TERRACE

PEACEFUL RETREAT

‘I bought this Summer Palace wallpaper from Laura Ashley in the sale.

The white Ikea bedroom furniture was from our old home’

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Make a guest room tranquil and inviting pale green and white shades are soothing’

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Where to buy her style Love Lucy’s look?

Buy it for yourself…

GRAHAM AND GREEN Convex mirrors are great for adding interest and creating a sense of space. Try small round convex mirror, £39.95.

WALLPAPER DIRECT Wallpaper sets the sophisticated tone of Lucy’s bedroom. Get the look with Albany Symmetry Vertex wallpaper, £29 a roll.

LIGHTING DIRECT Boost the country vibe and make a style statement with classic, metal fisherman’s pendant lights. At £24.95, the Searchlight silverfinish pendant is a brilliant buy.

HOBBYCRAFT Personalise your home or create an inspiring message with copper wire letters, just £3.50 each.

WICKES Add a standard lamp for a choice of lighting moods with Wickes’ Eglo Black/Copper Tripod floor lamp, £68.

MIRROR MIRROR

FEATURE AND STYLING ANNABELLE GRUNDY PHOTOGRAPHS COLIN POOLE

‘The mirror tiles really set the bathroom apart.

I love the antique effect and clean, modern metro shape. I shopped around and found the best deal on My-furniture.com’

and the tiling around it, and replaced them with mirror tiles. I found a fabulous freestanding bath, complete with taps and feet, on Gumtree. It was a real bargain, although we had a nightmare getting it into position – it was so heavy, and we wrestled it halfway up the stairs before we thought of taking the feet off!

We wasted no time in transforming this house and making it ours. Within two weeks of moving in, Honey the Dachshund had also arrived to complete the picture. I just love being at home now, but things won’t be standing still just yet.

I’ve got lots more ideas I’d like to try out.’

Find more clever ideas to style up your home by going to pinterest.com/ styleathomemag

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Reflect light with a dramatic textured frame round mirror, THE FARTHING

£29

Geometric patterns add a contemporary feel. Giovanni pearl grey cushion, JD WILLIAMS

Buy Lucy’s style…

REFINED GLAMOUR

£47.99

Add exotic lighting with this palm tree Stoneville table lamp, WAYFAIR

CLASSIC PIECE

Create a chic but timeless look by layering a mono palette with ornate accessories

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ucy has created a sophisticated living area with a monochrome palette of black and grey, and a few eye-catching metallic accents. Accessories inspired by old Hollywood movies bring a touch of glamour, and French-style furnishings add to the nostalgic feel. A few comforting additions, such as a tactile faux fur throw and classic button-back sofa, soften the look, while a woodburning stove creates a cosy focal spot for winter.

£29.95

Display your favourite blooms in this timeless Black Toast vase, EMMA BRIDGEWATER

£3.50

Personalise your home with geometric gold wire letters, HOBBYCRAFT

MULTI USE

£20

Drape a tactile ombre faux fur throw ready for snuggling, GEORGE HOME

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REFINED GLAMOUR

Buy it

£149

FRENCH FANCY

Be inspired by Hollywood film sets with the Alfred tripod floor lamp, MADE.COM

£599

Introduce French Rococo style with this hand-carved Mandel chest of drawers, SWOON

£1,840

Sit pretty on this cosy, button-backed Patrick sofa in Cobble brushed linen cotton, SOFA.COM

£19.50 Set the mood by popping a tea light in this wooden pillar candle holder, MARKS & SPENCER

From

£29.99

Lay a classic floral rug in grey like this grand Maestro Beluchi design, CARPETRIGHT

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT

£825

Create a cosy focal point by installing this Earlswood multifuel stove, ACR

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Keep menus and memos to hand using a magnetic noticeboard.

Decorate wooden pegs with washi tape, add magnetic tape to the back and pop on the fridge or other magnetic surface to start organising that stash!

Display party invites and family photos Similar washi tape, from £1 a roll; Stix magnetic tape, from £2 a roll, both Hobbycraft

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‘I’m all about CLEVER BLEND

‘I had the grey wall colour matched to the wallpaper. The chest has been various colours over the years!’

COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Jayne Stonely, 43.

I live with my younger son Harry, 20, and cavapoos, Margot and Dolly.

MY HOME A three-bedroom Nineties terrace in West Thurrock, Essex. We moved here in February 2003.

WHEN WE MOVED IN The kitchen was dark and the units were coated in grease. There was an old archway through to the dining room and a little porch cutting into the living room. The carpets were dated and most of the walls were magnolia.

AND NOW The ground floor is now open plan, so it feels much bigger and brighter. I’ve replaced the bathroom and kitchen and changed the decor more than once!

STYLE TIP Avoid a cluttered feel by grouping accessories in threes or fives, with tall items at the back.

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NINETIES TERRACE

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NEW TRENDS’ Serial redecorator Jayne has mixed daring darks and quirky pieces for the latest look in her ever-changing home

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love anything to do with interiors and ever since I moved here, I’ve hardly stopped decorating,’ says Jayne. ‘Magazines, Pinterest and Instagram help me keep up with new styles and ideas, and I’ve tried lots of different looks over the years.

At the moment, I’m into moody darks with pops of bright colour, but I love vintage and upcycled pieces and I’ve always been a massive Orla Kiely fan.

I just go with what I like at the time, and try not to overthink things. When I first bought the house, it was a bland, magnolia box. I didn’t have a lot of money to spend straight away, but as soon as I had the keys, I ripped out the grubby old carpets and my mum helped me paint the walls off-white, to freshen it all up. My dad took down the porch, which was blocking light and taking up space in the living room. Over the next couple of years, I put in a new bathroom, and a simple, pale wooden kitchen.

Back to black

EASY UPDATE

‘I’ve had my big wall mirror for years and the frame has been both silver and black before now. I changed it to cream when I put up the wallpaper, which is classic Orla Kiely and a favourite design of mine.’

I’ve redecorated several times, so I’ve done black and white, brights, shabbychic and country-style looks. About five years ago, I decided to get rid of my separate kitchen and dining room. I went for a complete revamp, demolishing the dividing wall, so downstairs is completely open plan now. I chose a new kitchen at the same time. I wanted something striking and had a look online at black kitchens. My mum was really unsure, but I was confident it would work, as there’s plenty of light coming into that part of the house from the patio doors.

The breakfast bar was a new element and I like how it separates the kitchen and dining zone although it still feels like one space. I already had my table and chairs, but there was room for more furniture once the wall had gone, so I bought

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WONDER WALL

‘My gallery is a quirky collection with new and vintage pieces. One of my favourites is the framed Seventies bus blind with local place names I got from eBay’

Why it works

3 of the best

SLOGAN CUSHIONS

Surround yourself with good vibes Love You to the Moon and Back cushion, £13, Sass & Belle

STYLE AT HOME SAYS…

Family Together cushion, £12, Dunelm

Sweet Dreams cushion, £6, Wilko

‘Teaming the black kitchen with black wall tiles takes it to the max.’

HOUSES EDITOR

Ruth Corbett

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NINETIES TERRACE

Love it ALL OUT DRAMA

‘I kept the old kitchen layout and just replaced the units with a high-gloss design from B&Q’

IDEA TO STEAL

‘White walls and a splash of red lift the kitchen and soften the black gloss units’

MODERN VINTAGE

‘CHOOSE FUN,BRIGHTLY COLOURED ACCESSORIES IFYOUR KITCHEN IS A DARK SHADE – THEY’LL ADD A REFRESHING POP OF COLOUR’ the dresser on eBay. It was made of shiny orange pine, but I’ve sanded and painted it and changed the handles. It’s probably a bit big, but I love it and it was an amazing bargain.

Brave choices

I had light colours through the rest of the house at that point, but I was definitely moving to a more dramatic eclectic look especially downstairs. The living areas were cream, but I’d put a large-scale, Orla Kiely wallpaper with a grey background on one wall, and had various accessories, framed photos, maps and

‘I love the mid-century style and bright colours of Orla Kiely. These fab jars really stand out’

signs clustered around. Then I spotted an amazing home on Instagram. It had bright, zingy colours and quirky accessories popping out against black walls – as soon as I saw it I knew I’d be doing something similar here.

I wasn’t brave enough to go totally black all over, so I went for a softer charcoal grey instead. Putting such a dark colour on for the first time was a bit scary and it did take a bit of getting used to, but I was confident that it would be OK. I left a couple of cream walls because, being open plan, it’s quite tricky to know where to stop. My living area isn’t huge,

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IDEA TO STEAL

‘Boost colour and individuality with a multi-toned table and chairs’

ARTFUL STREAK

‘The figure artwork was looking a bit dated – when I saw the spray paint idea on Instagram I knew it would be a fun update’

‘TRY NOT TO OVERTHINK THINGS - GO WITH WHAT YOU LIKE AT THE TIME’ or particularly high either, so I didn’t go all out with dark ceilings, but I was determined to capture the overall effect.

Having a small house never holds me back!

Bang on budget

Although my home has changed several times I’ve always worked to a tight budget. I’ve accumulated lots of useful DIY tools and I’m happy to do my own decorating, furniture painting and small wallpapering jobs. I’ve laid laminate flooring in my bedroom and put flat-pack furniture together too. I even made the living room coffee table myself. Whatever the task, I’ll dig out information or a video online and then just have a go.

I’m happy to shop anywhere on the high street, or online if something

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Do it

UPCYCLE A DRESSER

Transform with chalk paint for a matt finish; woodwork won’t require as much prep but a coat of wax will help protect it from scuffs.

Replace handles – vintage style cups, ceramic knobs or modern metallic to suit your style. Try Pushka Home and Willow & Stone.

Use wallpaper or a contrasting paint shade to update the back of the dresser.

FRESH FOLIAGE

‘I saw a similar grouping to this in a magazine and liked the textures and colour contrast’

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Why it works

STYLE AT HOME SAYS…

‘Jayne’s rainbow dining chairs really pop against the grey walls.’

SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR

CLEVER CORNER

‘The cupboard door was always getting covered in finger marks, so I’ve turned it into a fun chalkboard’

Stephanie Durrant

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NINETIES TERRACE

Buy it

Shop Jayne’s colourful eclectic style PAGE 58

Why it works

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… REALISTIC TOUCH

‘My younger son Harry chose his brick wallpaper.

It came from eBay as a four-part mural and looks really authentic. The bed came from a neighbour who was giving it away’

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‘The bedrooms are packed full of character, giving them maximum wow factor and a sense of fun.’

STYLE EDITOR

Michela Colling

INSTANT IMPACT

‘I fell in love with this Brooklyn Tin Tiles wallpaper from Rockett St George when I saw it on Instagram. It was quite pricey, but I only needed it for one wall’

‘JUST ADD A COUPLE OF NEW CUSHIONS OR MOVE A FEW THINGS AROUND FOR A QUICK REFRESH’

Do it

FEATURE WALL

Think about the room. If it’s a bedroom, try smaller prints or if you are going for a bold pattern, a soft or natural colourway will be make it feel more relaxing.

Make your choice of feature wallpaper the starting point for the rest of the scheme. Pick out an accent colour from the wallpaper and add accessories to match.

Trompe l’oeil effect wallpaper such as reclaimed brick tile and wood panelling can give new properties character.

catches my eye. At the moment, my favourite shops are Rockett St George and Abigail Ahern, but I love flea-markets and charity shops too. If I’m abroad I’ll always try to bring back something as a reminder of my travels. Whenever I shift away from a particular look, I’ll sell bits and pieces I no longer want, so there’s money to replace them with something new. I bought a little secondhand drinks trolley recently. It looks great in my living room, but it’s definitely a trend right now so when I get fed up with it, I’ll put it back on eBay!

AGED LOOK

‘I started stripping this cabinet outside when it began to rain, but I loved the naturally worn look so left it as is!’

All about upcycling Of course, there are items in my home that I’ve had for ages too. If I can, I’ll update something, usually by repainting it to fit with my latest look. The metal

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NINETIES TERRACE

Where to buy her style ROCKETT ST. GEORGE A big selection from wallpapers and paints to lighting and faux plants, all with a quirky, offbeat vibe.

ABIGAIL AHERN The queen of dark interiors and creator of modern design classics like the bulldog lamp.

HILARY AND FLO Stylish home accessories and a fantastic range of iconic, ready-to-frame art prints.

JOHN LEWIS Reliable for well-priced staples like furniture and kitchen appliances, and a massive choice of homeware.

DESIGN STATEMENT

‘The gorgeous Denver wallpaper from MissPrint is so fresh and dainty’

INVITING SPACE

FEATURE AND STYLING ANNABELLE GRUNDY PHOTOGRAPHS COLIN POOLE

‘I often have friends to stay, so I went for a feminine feel in the guest room, with greys and pinks’

headboard on my bed is a good example. It came from Ikea years ago and it’s been black, then white and now copper. For a quick refresh I often just add a couple of new cushions or move a few things around. Although I love my current look, I’m already starting to think about what might come next. I’ll certainly keep things cosy with lots of bits and pieces around, but I like the idea of a crisper, more Scandi vibe with more wood and white shades. One thing’s for certain, I’m never short of new ideas and looks to try in my home.’

Find more clever ways to style up your home by going to pinterest.com/ styleathomemag

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SIMPLY WHITE

‘I updated the bathroom with a plain white suite. If I changed it again, I’d love a claw-foot bath and leafy wallpaper’

LETTER TILE COASTERS

Make it

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Great Valentine’s Day gift

THIS MONTH’S

Makeit Make a personalised coaster for the one you love. Arrange wooden letter tiles in a 4x4 layout, then glue onto a cork coaster.

Leave to dry, then carefully trim the edges of the cork. Finish with a clear layer of varnish.

Wooden letter tiles, £4 for a pack of 114, Hobbycraft

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£19.99 Store your trinkets inside.

Ceramic gold pineapple pot, VERY

£9.50

Hang on the wall for a sweet display.

Bird plate, DAISY PARK

Buy Jayne’s style…

COLOURFUL ECLECTIC

£39.95 Keep time the retro-chic way.

Orla Kiely Petal alarm clock, JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS

Create a quirky yet homely vibe with pops of colour, retro prints and statement accessories

£99

Use this stylish seat both indoors and out. Pink retro dining chair, THE GARDEN FURNITURE CENTRE

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et your personality shine with a mix of style statements. Jayne has chosen a scheme of daring darks, broken up with colourful textiles and fun, eclectic trinkets and wall art, for a welcoming, cosy home.

Jayne’s love for retro style is a key look throughout, but rather than go overboard, she has used a light touch in each room.

Luxe pieces paired with faux greenery and colourful furniture give her home a grownup look that doesn’t feel too serious.

£49.95 Add colour to a kitchen. Orla Kiely enamel herb pots, HURN & HURN

TRIBAL STYLE

£6

Have fun with a cheeky slogan.

Wine sign, THE CONTEMPORARY HOME

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COLOURFUL ECLECTIC

£115

Buy it

ROLL UP, ROLL UP

Upgrade your sitting room or bedroom storage.

Hemnes chest of three drawers, IKEA

£99.99

Display glasses and tipples on a bar cart.

Gold mirror trolley, HOMESENSE

Perk up a plain sofa with vibrant accent pieces.

Frida Kahlo cushion, TALKING TABLES

£24.50

Cheat your way to a green interior.

Potted faux cactus, THE FARTHING

£379.99

Sink into this chic yet comfortable sofa. Mission black leather sofa, FURNITURE CHOICE

£89

Ensure your walls command attention.

Golden angel wings pair, AUDENZA

£48.99

Warm up wooden floors.

Noble Jewel black rug, CARPETRIGHT

DESIGN HEAVEN

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£30

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JEWELLERY ORGANISER

THIS MONTH’S

Doit

Transform a picture ledge into the ultimate jewellery organiser. Fix the ledge to the wall upside down and screw hooks and eyes into the front and back edges to hang jewellery from. Use the top surface to display make-up and accessories.

Mosslanda picture ledge, from £5, Ikea; painted in Old Rose matt emulsion, £3.75 for a sample pot, Laura Ashley.

Nickel-effect metal hook and eyes, £1.70 for 10, B&Q

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Say goodbye to tangled jewellery!

THE STYLE BOOK PART 23:

BATHROOM TRENDS Give your bathroom a revamp with these fantastic looks, from serene spa styles to modern geometric designs

Pull out and keep!

This maximal, pattern-heavy look can be toned up or down depending on your taste

Create contrasting shapes with a round mirror

the STYLE RULES

Style an urban oasis in geo and blush Design an on-trend bathroom with lush plants, an angular suite and graphic tiles.

GO MAXIMAL WITH TILES Showcase geo tiles on both walls and floors, in mono and blush hues for a contemporary choice. Add to the urban feel with a white-painted brick wall.

PICK A MODERN SUITE Choose an angular-framed unit and basin, and team with modern matt black taps. Save space with a wall-hung toilet.

INTRODUCE GREENERY Frame images of leafy palms and arrange planters filled with steam-loving tropical greenery.

Urban

BOTANICALS Max it up with geo tiles and tropical palms

THE TILES

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

THE WALLPAPER Albany Baja, £23.99 a roll, Wallpaper Direct

THE PAINT

Dulux Bathroom Pure Brilliant White emulsion, £20 for 2.5L, B&Q

THE TOWELS

Pink geo hand towel, £5, Matalan

Bold

BLUES

Team a modern monochrome scheme with ultramarine hues THE TILES

Toscana silver mosaics, £6.99 a sheet, Tile Mountain

THE FLOORING

Planet II Black 698 marble vinyl, £22.99sq m, Carpetright

THE PAINT

Home of Colour Lapis Blue matt emulsion, £10 for 2.5L, Homebase

THE TOWELS

J by Jasper Conran navy geometric waveprint towels, from £8.80, Debenhams

Dark walls work best in spaces with plenty of light, so avoid in very small or windowless bathrooms

Paint just one wall in a bold hue for a colour makeover without the commitment

Why it works

Keep your accessories strictly mono for a streamlined look

the STYLE RULES

Go contemporary with geo prints and dark tones Update traditional sanitaryware with bright accent walls, smart storage and mono accessories.

GO BOLD ON WALLS Contrast a white suite with a bold hit of colour on walls in on-trend ultramarine. Leave skirting boards and window surrounds white.

PICK LINEAR DESIGNS Accessorise with a striped bath mat and geo-print towels in

modern monochrome. Use medium-sized mosaic tiles as a splashback behind the basin.

HANG SIMPLE SHELVES Floating shelves fitted at different heights have a modern feel and avoid taking up floor space.

LAY TEXTURED VINYL A dark vinyl flooring with a non-slip finish is a low-cost and practical pick for bathrooms.

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘This scheme is so versatile – just swap the blue for another shade when you fancy a change.’

STYLE EDITOR

Michela Colling

Downlighters have a smart hotel feel

the STYLE RULES

Create a Nordic-inspired space with simple lines Design a contemporary Scandi spa space with grey slate tiles and streamlined sanitaryware.

INTRODUCE TEXTURE Slate split-face tiles create depth thanks to their uneven texture and colour variation.

PLAY WITH SCALE Mix it up by combining smaller

tiles with larger-format wall and floor tiles in a paler grey hue.

PICK A STATEMENT SUITE A modern, freestanding tub with central taps draws the eye.

GO MODERN WITH YELLOW Mustard accessories add a burst of bright colour for a bright, modern feel.

Use texture and tone to create impact in a fuss-free bathroom scheme like this

Modern MONO

Team shades of grey with pops of yellow

THE FLOORING Amtico Spacia Gallery Concrete, £39.99sq m, Amtico

THE TILES

Gris tiles, £15.95sq m, Walls and Floors

THE PAINT

Bathroom Pearl Grey mid-sheen emulsion, £15 for 2.5L, Wilko

THE TOWELS

Spa cotton mustard towels, £12 for a hand towel, Habitat

A wall-mounted cabinet and vanity unit with a wood veneer echoes the outdoor feel

Rainforest RESORT

Bathe in a tropical oasis of colour THE FLOORING Canvas natural taupe tiles, £30sq m, Baked Tiles

THE WALLPAPER Albany Parrot Jungle, wallpaper, £23.99 a roll, Wallpaper Direct

THE PAINT

Soft Duck Egg bathroom emulsion, £20.50 for 2.5L, Crown

THE TOWELS

Sloane hand towel in Raspberry, £15, Christy

A wall hung vanity creates the illusion of more floor space

Why it works the STYLE RULES

Embrace exotic colours and contemporary styling Bring your bathroom to life with bold wallpaper, vibrant shades and plenty of plant life.

GO FOR WOW WALLPAPER Be transported to an exotic island by decorating a wall with a design depicting palm leaves and parrots.

BE INSPIRED BY THE BEACH Choose brick tiles in an oceanic shade to evoke tropical seas and large floor tiles in a warm neutral.

CHOOSE A SPACE-SAVING SUITE Keep sanitaryware simple and sleek, with a wall-hung toilet and vanity unit complete with shallow basin and simple mixer tap.

ADD AN ACCENT COLOUR Accessorise with fuchsia pink towels and add to the rainforest effect with houseplants in bright pots. Orchids are a great choice, as they love humid conditions.

‘Wallpaper is a great way to bring a bathroom to life, but be sure the room is well ventilated so the paper doesn’t get damp.’

EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Heather Young

Paint the bath wall in layered neutrals that suggest rolling mountains

the STYLE RULES

Put together a relaxing space full of luxuries Layer up natural tones and textures to create a spa-style room you’ll want to unwind in.

GO FOR NATURAL SURFACES Neutral tiles zone a walk-in shower area. Choose largescale tiles with a layered stone effect to mirror the organic feel of the scheme.

BUILD IN STORAGE Cubbies with downlighters are ideal for displaying accessories, smart toiletries and plants.

PICK A MODERN SUITE Evoke a spa feel with a modern, white, freestanding bath and taps. A heated rail means cosy towels are to hand after a soak..

Create a home spa feel with quality cotton towels and luxury toiletries

Serene SPA

Take a soak surrounded by tranquil neutrals

THE TILES

Teakwood polished tiles, £94.63sq m, Topps Tiles

THE PAINT

Dulux Bathroom + Soft Sheen emulsion in Natural Hessian, £19 for 2.5L, Wilko

THE TOWELS Cotton towels in light grey, from £2.99, Zara Home

THE FLOORING Stone Tierra tiles, £12.99sq m, Tile Mountain

Coastal

RETREAT

Go for a nautical feel with stripes in blue and white

Add a fun wall decal to break up the white space

THE WALLPAPER Scion Adisa in Indigo/ Sky/Paper, £41 a roll, Style Library

THE PAINT

Pure Brilliant White bathroom emulsion, £20.50 for 2.5L, Crown

THE TOWELS

Blue and white bath towel, £12.99, HomeSense

THE FLOORING

White Planks laminate, £22.99sq m, Quick-Step

Mirror blue-and-white striped walls with matching towels and bath mat

Why it works the STYLE RULES

Evoke a coastal theme with seaside motifs Combine fresh white and navy blue stripes with nautical accessories for this timeless look.

PAINT HORIZONTAL STRIPES Stripes are a classic seaside design. Go for wallpaper that’s suitable for bathrooms or use masking tape to paint stripes in blue and grey shades.

DECORATE WITH WHITE Install white wood panelling to the

side of a built-in bath and choose simple, square tiles in white.

BE SAVVY WITH STORAGE Mirror the wood panelling with a handy storage unit to house your towels and toiletries.

COLLECT COASTAL ACCESSORIES Go for traditional chrome shower mixer taps and nautical accessories – think fisherman’s lights, wading birds and sail boats.

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘This is a classic design that looks great in any bathroom – modern or traditional.’

EDITORIAL

Vanessa Richmond

DIRECTOR

Don’t be afraid to mix and match. A classic freestanding bath and taps work well with a modern washbowl and upcycled unit

Pop trailing plants on shelves for a boho touch

the STYLE RULES

Swap polished surfaces for a rough-luxe finish Try an urban feel by combining white wall tiles with patterned floors and reclaimed materials.

PICK STATEMENT FLOORING Encaustic floor tiles in colourpop blues and yellows are the focal point of this look. Avoid a clash by using simple white field tiles on the walls.

HIGHLIGHT HERO HUES Pick out accent shades from the tiles to use throughout. This blue roll-top bath is a striking and luxurious investment piece.

INCLUDE INDUSTRIAL IDEAS Install fixtures such as reclaimed wooden shelving and factory-inspired brass lighting.

Urban

RUSTIC

Combine bold floor tiles with industrial features

THE TILES

Daisy satin white field tiles, £74.95sq m, Original Style

THE FLOORING

Louane tiles, £32.95sq m, Walls and Floors

THE PAINT

Old School Blue absolute matt emulsion, £43.50 for 2.5L, Little Greene

THE TOWELS

Tasselled bath towel, £12.99, H&M Home

This grown-up scheme is clean and clutter-free.

Everything has a place thanks to built-in shelving and zoned areas

Luxury SPA

Unwind among smooth stone and calming neutrals THE TILES

Beige and Buxton marble mosaics, £19.28 a sheet, British Ceramic Tile

THE PAINT

Dulux Easycare Bathroom in Jasmine White, £22 for 2.5L, Homebase

THE TOWELS Supreme Hygro towels in Sky, from £12, Christy

THE FLOORING Penthouse Ivory tile, £49.96sq m, Topps Tiles

Choose linens in cool aqua shades for a relaxed feel

Why it works the STYLE RULES

Enjoy an indulgent spa-style scheme at home Make every day feel like a weekend getaway by designing a refined, clutter-free space in a palette of relaxing neutrals.

GO FOR NEUTRAL TILES For a timeless scheme, go for a neutral stone tile that works on both walls and floors. Save your budget for extra indulgences by tiling halfway up the wall and painting the rest white.

MIX UP SCALE Add detail with smaller panels of co-ordinating mosaic tiles. These can also be used on the floor to zone a walk-in shower area.

SPLASH OUT ON DETAILS A stone washbowl basin and large fixed rain shower evoke the look and feel of a luxurious spa hotel.

Hide the pipework for a serene, uncluttered feeling.

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘Swap the real thing for stone effect ceramic or porcelain tiles to get this luxe look for less.’

FEATURES EDITOR

Holly Walsh

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PART 24:

Kitchen trends

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Try a speedy

STYLE UPDATE

Have fun with these simple but creative ideas that’ll ring the changes without turning into a full room redo

Go for a reversible duvet set to get twice the use out of it

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True blue

Swapping an old bed set for something fresh can give your room a whole new personality.

If you already have pattern on your wall, go for something simple and chic to make sure the room doesn’t become too busy.

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Lido blue double bedding set, £130, Undercover

EASY UPDATES

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Pashmina matt emulsion, £14 for 2.5L; Copper metallic emulsion, £19 for 2.5L, both Crown

2

WEEKEND PROJECT

Rather than paint an entire wall, why not stencil metallic or textured paint in stripes, squares or circles onto a neutral-coloured base to add drama and shimmer.

3

Crafty idea

For an easily-changed alternative to a padded headboard, hang two cushions from a curtain pole above the bed. If you’re handy with a sewing machine, make your own – if not, use ready-made seat pads with ribbon ties.

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Hide & seek

For a headboard with accessible storage, cover an MDF board with black gloss Fablon, or black paint then screw picture ledges onto the back. Attach this to the wall and store books, magazines and albums that are hidden away, but easy to grab when needed.

TOP BUYS

For updating your home Indigo mohair throw, £89.95, Bronte by Moon

Blue rattan basket, £16.99, HomeSense

Black small alarm clock, £5, Primark

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PICTURE PERFECT

For a sophisticated finish, choose simple mono artwork to display above your bed. Play with size, orientation and placement to create a stylish collection of prints. Odd numbers work best, so go for three, five or seven pictures in a cluster.

Mirage rug, £159.99, Very

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EASY UPDATES

Lay a cosy rug

Warm up wooden bedroom floors with a thick, cosy rug. Either go for a super-sized option that sits under the bed with extra around each side, or place it at the end or one side of your bed instead. It’ll feel soft underfoot, help to insulate sound and block chilly draughts.

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NEAT TRICK

Put old drawers to good use by using them to store shoes and bags under the bed. Remove the handles and paint the fronts or cover them in fabric or wallpaper.

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Quick fix

Noble Aztec rug, from £48.99, Carpetright

PERFECT PICKS

Give bedsides tables, drawers and wardrobes a neat new look by replacing the old handles with smart leather, gorgeous glass or posh metallic options. Try giving furniture legs a vibrant new paint job, too.

Love neon wall light, £65, Talking Tables

For the New Year Industrial desk lamp, £9, Primark

Pink waffle throw with pompoms, £43.99, Ian Snow

Ceramic planter, £5, Matalan

Marble geo wallpaper, £20 a roll, Next Home

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LIGHT IT UP

Give your bedroom a gorgeous glow with a neon wall sign instead of a traditional bedside light, to instantly add interest and personality. A wall light will also free up table space that can be used for displaying trinkets and decorative items.

In a small space, go for wallpaper with vertical lines to draw your eyes upwards

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Slim storage

Rather than clutter a compact room with a bulky chest of drawers, go for open ladder shelving instead. It makes a great place for displaying your collection of keepsakes or storing your jewellery and accessories.

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Choose neutralbased artwork that incorporates the colours of your scheme

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Wall hungwardrobes

Ease the pressure from your bursting wardrobe and make use of alcove space by repurposing Ikea Platsa cabinets (minus the feet) as wall-hung storage for shirts and tops. Fit a pull-out clothes rail inside to store items face on and add smart handles to the front.

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EASY UPDATES

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Hang a handy bedside cube

Save on space and hang a small shelf or cube by the bedside instead. Either attach using shelf brackets for the cube to rest on, or go for hidden hardware to give the illusion that the shelf is floating on the wall.

SQUEEZE IN A VANITY

If you’ve no room for a dressing table, but still want a make-up station, go for a smart console table instead and hang a mirror above.

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Cool colour

If you love simple white walls, pale mint is an easy step forward. It brings colour to a room without making it feel smaller or darker and has an amazing power to brighten gloomy rooms or cool down sunny ones.

Geo lines double bedding set, £35, Next Home

MUST HAVES

You won’t want to miss Mint storage mirror, £15, Argos

Geo print double duvet set, £12, George Home

Neela bone inlay bedside table, £329, Myakka

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REPEAT A SINGLE MOTIF

Keep the decorative elements of a small room pared back by choosing a single motif or shape – and running with it. Use it in two or three forms such as artwork, accessories and soft furnishings, and in varying scales for a cohesive look.

Faux succulent arrangement, £15, Argos

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EASY UPDATES

Paper lampshade, £35, Wild & Wolf

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EASY HACK

Build a storage headboard by stacking Ikea Trones shoe cabinets and fixing to the wall.

Great for bedding, pyjamas, and out-of-season clothes.

Clever trick

Paint the wall behind a bed two thirds up from the floor, leaving the top third the same colour as the ceiling to create a sense of space. Use masking or decorating tape to ensure a crisp line and avoid clumsy edges.

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Breath of fresh air

Improve air quality in your bedroom by adding plants such as aloe vera and peace lily. They filter out harmful compounds in the air, making it healthier to breathe and easier to sleep, too.

PRETTY PASTELS

To add some colour

Printed ceramic candle, £8, Argos

Storage drawer, £14.99, British Heart Foundation

Woven laundry bag, £4.50, Primark

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Patterned double duvet set, £11, Primark

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RETRO REVIVAL

Go for a cool retro vibe in your bedroom by choosing dark wooden furniture, and simple-patterned bedding in teal, navy and mustard yellow. Include industrial lighting to create a modern, mid-century look.

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Pink tea light holder, £6, Matalan

Choose smart, statement artwork for that boutique hotel feel

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Hotel chic

Style up your bed to look just like one from a hotel by standing pillows and cushions upright. Start with a large square cushion, then add your pillows and finish with another accent cushion or two at the front.

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‘It was worth Buy it

Get Annie’s industrial vibe PAGE 93 TOP TAP

‘The directional tap is a game changer because you can rinse every corner of the sink! You can get them in a range of prices, too’

COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Annie Edwards, 36, and I live with my husband Harry, 41, and our two children Frank, seven, and Martha, five, in a detached five-bed Thirties house in Cheshire, bought 11 years ago.

MY CHALLENGE We needed to create a space that our young family could enjoy as it grew and where we could have room to entertain. It had to make best use of the space and be a place to prepare food, eat and relax.

MY WISH LIST I wanted an island to act as a casual dining area as well as to provide storage because I chose open shelving instead of wall units. I also wanted to be ‘green’, with plenty of insulation and energy-efficient appliances.

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KITCHEN MAKEOVER

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ALL THE DRAMA!’ TIMBER TONES.

‘I love the warmth and texture of natural materials, like the solid wood flooring and worktop’

Annie faced months of living in a building site, delayed fittings and even a split lip while turning her Thirties kitchen into a quirky family space

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here’s nothing like having children to show up your house’s shortcomings,’ says Annie. ‘So when our son Frank and daughter Martha came along, it became clear our existing kitchen just wasn’t going to work.

It was small, boring and beige, but because it was usable, we ended up living with it for years. My husband Harry and I could clearly see that no thought had been given to how a family would use it and this was, after all, a family home, so it really needed sorting once and for all.

Grand design

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Add seating around an island for a handy, casual dining space, as well as a social focal point’

TOTAL

£8,500 TURN OVER FOR MY SHOPPING LIST

The kitchen was just one element of the three-storey extension we wanted, which included a bedroom above the living/ dining area next to the kitchen, plus a loft conversion. We contacted an architect, applied for planning, and work began in July 2014. We started the kitchen part of the project in November 2016, but we had to complete the various stages as funds allowed. Harry project managed and did as much of the work himself as he could – no mean feat for a man who barely knew how to build flatpack furniture!

The extension starts where the old kitchen ended and we demolished a conservatory, outside toilet and laundry shed to make room for it all. Taking out the back of the house meant we needed a huge RSJ across the span, giving us 500sq ft of new, open-plan space.

Building tension We couldn’t afford to move out during the work, so we ended up living on a building site for a long time. Dust aside, the main thing we struggled with was delivery. We’d ordered the kitchen in October 2016, for delivery in the

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Why it works

Do it!

HANG PLATES

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Decide first whether you’ll hang your plates with adhesive discs or wire hangers. Measure the back of your chosen plates to ensure you have the corresponding hanger size. When you’re happy, position the hanger on the plates.

To perfect the layout, make paper templates by drawing around each plate and cutting out the circle. Position them on the wall with masking tape until you’re satisfied with the layout.

Using a drill, make a hole through the template into the wall, around 2cm below the top of the plate. Insert a rawlplug and screw, leaving the screw standing out a little from the wall.

Remove the paper templates and hang your plates in place.

STYLE AT HOME SAYS…

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QUIRKY TOUCH

‘I wanted to have fun styling the kitchen and knew it was the perfect excuse to display the plates and pictures I’ve collected over the years’

IN ‘PLAN YOUR LIGHTING EARLY SO THE POWER POINTS ARE THE RIGHT PLACE. WE WANTED DOWNLIGHTERS FOR TASK LIGHTING AND MOOD LIGHTING OVER THE ISLAND AND TABLE’

CHOOSE A HUE

‘Pick an accent colour and echo it around an open plan room using accessories to help tie the scheme together.

I chose a buttercup yellow shade’

‘Annie’s use of a vivid emerald green on the wall behind the table really helps to define the dining area in this openplan space, and provides a vibrant backdrop for her striking gallery wall and quirky, wall-hung bar.’

SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR

Stephanie Durrant

KITCHEN MAKEOVER

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Experiment with daring colours on a single feature wall’

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Where to buy Annie’s style Bodbyn unit doors, from £22 each; Hishult handles, £8 for two; Vimmern tap, £150, all Ikea. Fisher Paykel dual-fuel range cooker, £2,099, Appliance City. Bespoke oak island worktop, £250m. Oxsten mineraleffect worktop with glitter quartz, £150m, Ikea. Dualit Classic copper toaster, £199, Lakeland. For similar lights try the Dime pendant, £59, Industville. Stools, £40 each; find similar vintage school desks from £10, both eBay. Cheswick radiator is similar, £231.18, Aquabliss. Walls painted in Stiffkey Blue modern emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Similar London map, from £17, Notonthehighstreet.com.

Zinc three-seater sofa, £879, DFS. Yellow furry cushion, £12, Matalan.

Table, £579, Arighi Bianci. Red chairs, £60 for two, Arthur Swallow Fairs

Join in and share your home revamps with Style at Home on Instagram @styleathomemag

FROM THE ASHES

FEATURE MANDI MILLER PHOTOGRAPHS FIONA WALKER

‘The flooring is maple from an old tobacco factory – it had 130 years worth of dirt ingrained and took ages to clean!’

January and took out the old units before Christmas. Then delivery was put back a month and on the day the fitters finally arrived, nothing went to plan. We even had some units installed upside down! Another low was me splitting my lip when I tripped over planks from the wooden floor as it was being installed.

In all, the work on the kitchen took six months, and with the builders finally out of the house, I was able to start focusing on the finishing details. I didn’t want wall units but I did want a wall of floor-toceiling cupboards to maximise storage.

Before, when it came to decorating, I’d just gone with whatever colours and furnishings were in fashion, but by this stage, I had the confidence to follow my own tastes. I love colour and I wanted the

kitchen to be a fun space. If something doesn’t work, I can always repaint it.

Sometimes I see a shade and obsess about how to make it work somewhere.

I’d already used a deep green paint to upcycle a sideboard and loved it so much, I used it on the dining area walls, too.

Worth the while Now we’ve had a chance to use the space, it works really well. No-one’s stuck cooking on their own in the kitchen when we’ve got friends over and we can keep an eye on the kids doing their homework when we’re making dinner. Yes, there were bumps along the way but it was all resolved in the end and now we have the social space we wanted. In fact, it’s become the new heart of our home.’

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‘The old school desk makes the perfect wallmounted drinks cabinet – it’s a real talking point!’

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EXPOSED DUCTING

Annie’s choice

EXPOSED DUCTING

Throw off the covers and turn ugly kitchen ducting into a decorative feature

Does my cooker hood need ducting?

Cooker hoods can be set up in two ways: either to extract air from your kitchen and expel it outside, or to recirculate it. Extraction is a more effective way of removing steam and cooking smells especially if you have a large cooker, but requires the hood to be mounted on an external wall (or where a ventilation hose can be run to the outside), while a recirculating hood can be installed anywhere, such as above an island.

Why would I leave ducting exposed?

Generally, when installing an extractor hood in a regular kitchen, the ventilation ducting would be concealed either in a

ESSENTIAL INFO DIFFERENT TYPES Ducting varies between flexible coiled aluminium tubing, round galvanised spiral ducting with jointed sections, and rigid rectangular ducting.

PROS AND CONS Flexible ducting is much cheaper and easier to install, but is less durable and has less airflow than rigid ducting.

VENTING Choosing a wide exhaust duct will ensure optimum airflow, as well as helping to keep noise at a low level.

false wall or ceiling, boxed in, or hidden behind cabinets. But, paired with oversized lighting, long runs of exposed metal ducting create an edgy, urban vibe, so leaving ducting exposed is a great way of adding an industrial element to your kitchen.

Anything to consider?

Try and position your cooker and hood as close to the outside vent source as possible, to avoid too-long a run of venting and too many bends and angles, which will affect the extractor’s efficiency.

And, if possible, go for smooth, round tubing as opposed to the coiled, flexible type, for better air flow and less noise.

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INDUSTRIALSTYLE COOKER HOODS

What are the downsides?

RAIL DETAILING Foljande stainless steel extractor hood, £475, Ikea

Exposed ductwork will attract more dust and grease from cooking than if it were concealed, so needs regular cleaning to prevent grime build-up. Ductless cooker hoods also have an advantage in that they’re much easier to install and can be fitted just about anywhere.

Are there any variations style-wise?

Although its utility-style is its big appeal, ductwork can be painted if you fancy a variation on the silver colouring, using latex paint. Go for the same colour as your ceiling for a subtle look or choose black or a bright colour to make it more of a feature. Copper ductwork is a great statement choice, but will cost more.

‘TEAM GALVANISED METAL DUCTING WITH RAW AND EXPOSED COPPER PIPEWORK TO WORK A HIP,URBAN VIBE’ Ruth Corbett, Houses Editor

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Keep ducting exposed to give your kitchen an industrial edge

STEELY FINISH

Candy chimney cooker hood in stainless steel, £79.99, Argos

DARK SIDE

Cooke & Lewis black steel chimney cooker hood, £143, B&Q

FEATURE LISA FAZANNI

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inding clever ways to conceal ducting, beams and plumbing work can sometimes pose a problem in a kitchen, but with the industrial trend such a big look right now, there’s no need to cover them up.

INDUSTRIAL BRIGHTS

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Buy Annie’s style

INDUSTRIAL BRIGHTS Bring reclaimed character and a little colour to a modern kitchen

RAW EDGE

Pick a few polished pieces, such as this Copper-effect four-slice toaster, £25, Wilko

Add an industrial twist with the Starkey pendant light, £79, Made.com

Go for rough, rustic finishes using a Cast iron bracket shelf, £24, Garden Trading

Display favourite greenery in a Macramé plant hanger, £23.99, Ian Snow

Create wall art with plates, Blooming fancy giraffe side plate, £9, Creative Tops

Find fun in the details with a Pineapple tea towel hook, £6.50, The Farthing

Thin metal frames give an illusion of space, Large bar stool, £14, Homebase

Pin up prints with motivational mantras, Rise And Shine, 40x50cm, £18, The Calm Gallery

Bring bold colours into the mix with Alanna Bistro dining chairs, £219 for four, Wayfair

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HANG PRETTY

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UPCYCLED STYLE

‘The metal work bench – which I repurposed as a sink unit – is by far my favourite feature in here’

‘I got creative to IDEA TO STEAL

‘Use paintings and prints to make a largely functional room a little more personal to you’

COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Amy McLeod, 38, and I’m a midwife. I live in a Georgian townhouse in Kent, with my husband and daughter Ruby, 13. We bought the property in November 2004.

MY CHALLENGE To give our chintzy, outdated bathroom a dramatic overhaul more in line with my style, using a deep colour scheme and industrial accents.

MY WISH LIST I wanted a concrete floor, vintage copper taps and a modern, freestanding bath, among many other items. Needless to say, my budget didn’t stretch quite as far as I’d originally hoped, so some compromises had to be made.

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BATHROOM MAKEOVER

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KEEP COSTS LOW’ DARK DESIRES

‘I love dramatic interiors and knew that this room would look fantastic in a deep grey, particularly with the period features and sash window’

Amy swapped her bland bathroom for an industrial-style look that’s brimming with character

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or years, my bathroom had been at the bottom of my to-do list, with every other room in the house taking priority,’ says Amy. ‘Before I got around to giving it a makeover at last, it had a shabby-chic look, with a grey tiled floor, cream walls and duckegg blue accents. It was characterless, and not my cup of tea at all.

When we moved here in 2004, the scheme was tolerable, but my tastes have evolved dramatically since. Now, I favour dark hues and an eclectic mix of furnishings, so I made it my mission to infuse the bathroom with those elements.

Function first Before I could begin giving the room a new look, I had to think about how the space would function. We already had a freestanding bath, but I wasn’t keen on its position, so we had the plumbing rerouted to allow our new, more modern bath to face toward the fireplace. We also took the time to replaster walls and repair original features, such as the coving, to give us a high-quality finish.

Prior to starting the project, I made a long wish list, which featured a concrete floor and old copper taps, among other pricey finishes. However, after having redecorated the rest of the house, I found that our funds didn’t stretch quite as far as I’d have liked, so I made a few small compromises. I went for lino flooring, as I’m not a fan of tiles, and altered some copper garden taps to get the look I was after. This actually worked in my favour, as they have the most beautiful patina.

TOTAL

£3,020 TURN OVER FOR MY SHOPPING LIST

Spontaneous style Decor-wise, I had an idea of what I wanted the room to look like, but definitely winged it somewhat. The walls were always going to be dark, and I ended up going for a deep grey that looks stylish and helps to offset my accessories. The school-style WC

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EVER EVOLVING

‘I tend to invest in decorative items such as ornaments and planters, that I can move from room to room, depending on my mood’

FEATURE AND STYLING ABBI HENDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY GEORGIA BURNS

Where to buy her style Walls painted in Valspar’s Dinner Jacket walls and ceiling paint, £28 for 2.5L, B&Q. Rhino classic polished concrete black vinyl flooring is similar, £18.99sq m, Carpetright. Charlotte Edwards black Richmond freestanding bath is similar, £900, JT Spas. WC, £400, Victorian Plumbing. Vero washbowl, £150, Duravit.

Work bench (used as sink unit), £145, Mayfly Vintage. Mirror, £20, eBay. Rotvik pendant light, £45, Ikea. American tin tiles, £30 each, Ardingly Antiques Fair.

Boring Things print, £20, King & McGaw. Landscape painting, £50; red chair, £50, both HomeSense. Attitude face artwork, from £16, Lush Eclectic. Botanical cushion, £10, H&M Home

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Why it works

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘The wall art and plants make it feel more like a living space than a bathroom.’

STYLE EDITOR

Michela Colling

LUXE SUITE

‘A freestanding bath was non-negotiable for me. It wasn’t easy finding the right modern design in black, but we got there in the end. I love the drama and luxury it provides’

BATHROOM MAKEOVER

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GALLERY WALL

‘Some of the pieces in here were purchased from artists I found online, and others I created myself’

PIPE DREAM

‘My budget didn’t cover the copper taps I wanted, so I modified some garden taps’

Do it!

DIY TAPS

This utilitarian look is a great solution if you don’t want to disturb finished tiling, brick walls or woodwork. Keep the tap and pipes exposed by surface mounting the pipework.

If you’re up for the challenge, a DIY copper faucet can be a budget-friendly option. Check out YouTube for good step-bystep tutorials.

Try looking for fittings at a DIY store or plumber’s merchant.

Handles can be made from brass stopcocks, lever handles or gate valves.

‘BE OPEN TO EXPERIMENTING – YOU MAY END UP WITH A ROOM THAT LOOKS EVEN BETTER THAN YOU PLANNED’ IDEA TO STEAL

‘Go for wall paint and flooring in a similar hue to make a room appear bottomless’

with a wall-mounted cistern was a must, as was wall art, as I think it can really help to harness the mood of a room. I love art, and I also like to paint as a hobby, so artwork is a dominant theme in every room of our home.

completely organically. I tend to purchase pieces I like before figuring out where they will look most at home, and it seems to have worked so far.

Rustic edge

My interiors are ever evolving, as I’m constantly inspired by accounts I follow on Instagram, where I also share photos of my own updates at @skullandcactus.

I mostly get a positive reaction to my bold bathroom scheme – particularly on Instagram – but I understand that dark decor isn’t for everyone. But if you’re tempted to try it in your own home, I say go for it! I did, and I couldn’t be happier with my bold, brooding bathroom.’

I love industrial design, so metal was always going to be a big factor in the room. I managed to incorporate a metallic element with the sink unit, which is a reclaimed school work bench, the large vanity mirror and the bath splashback, made from American tin ceiling tiles I sourced at an antiques fair. Otherwise, the scheme has come together

Bright ideas

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VINTAGE BATHROOM TAPS

AMY’S PICK… VINTAGE BRASSWARE

Heritage hardware adds character to a bathroom

Put together a unique bathroom using reclaimed buys for an industrial touch

Why not just buy new?

Aside from their character and charm, older taps are often superior in quality to their modern counterparts and are likely to outlast them. Taps were traditionally made of solid brass, which was stronger than modern brass, and then plated with a top coating, such as chrome, nickel, pewter or gold plate. Old taps can be re-plated or the brass polished if the original finish is badly worn.

Will they work OK? While a little cosmetic wear and tear is all part of the charm, when it comes to older taps, it’s the inner workings that are important, so you’ll need to have your taps reconditioned and tested to make

BEST FOR… SALVAGE HUNTING Salvo is an online directory of architectural salvage yards, shops and showrooms around the country, so you can find a salvage dealer near you.

FIND ONLINE English Salvage has an extensive stock of old loos, basins, baths, taps and other bathroom fittings you can browse online and order over the phone.

REPAIR WORK Tap Refurbishment will repair, refurbish and re-plate old taps – email them a picture and details of what needs doing and they’ll quote you a price.

sure they work properly. It’s worth weighing up the costs first – you may be able to pick up unrestored taps cheaply, but it can cost several hundred pounds to have them reconditioned. If you buy from a specialist dealer, they will have been refurbished and tested, but cost more.

Will old taps work with modern plumbing?

If you plan to fit the taps onto existing sanitaryware, check that the hole sizes correspond with the taps and that there’s enough clearance for spouts and the fixings underneath. When it comes to the pipe work, threaded parts of plumbing fittings are made to a British Standard pipe thread size, and while older taps may have larger thread sizes, reducer fittings can be used to adapt them.

VINTAGE-STYLE TAPS ROSE TINTED Belmont rose gold traditional basin taps, £69.95, Victorian Plumbing

What style do I go for?

Standard paired pillar taps that are mounted onto a basin or bath surface are easy to pick up in reclamation yards, while bib taps are also popular – utilitystyle taps that are wall-mounted or mounted on upstands, more traditionally used with butler or Belfast sinks.

Are they easy to install?

While fitting shouldn’t pose a problem for any good plumber, hiring one with prior experience of working with older fixtures and fittings is always a good idea to avoid problems and unforeseen costs later on.

‘TAPS ARE ONE OF THE EASIEST THINGS TO CHANGE AND CAN HAVE A STRONG INFLUENCE ON HOW THE ROOM FEELS’ Joe Pascoe, Victorian Plumbing

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TRAD TOUCH

Hamnskar washbasin mixer tap in black, £85, Ikea

GOLD GLEAM

Cooke & Lewis gold-effect Keiss basin pillar taps, £30, B&Q

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itch the same dull off-the-peg fixtures and fittings that everybody else has, and give your bathroom some reclaimed, old-fashioned charm by sourcing and fitting a set of vintage bath or basin taps.

QUIRKY NOIR

Buy it

Buy Amy’s style

QUIRKY NOIR Embrace a bathroom that’s dark and handsome with exotic accents

FAUX STONE

FEATURE LISA FAZZANI

Add some colour and style to your walls with the Abstract 43 print, £20 unframed, Abstract House

Dare to go dramatic with Valspar Premium Blend walls and ceiling paint in Dinner Jacket, £28 for 2.5L, B&Q

Indulge yourself with a deep bath that’s perfect for relaxing. Mode Ellis Galaxy freestanding bath, £599, Victoria Plum

Choose some fun and funky knick knacks like these Klevering parrot figures, £17.50, Printer+Tailor

Cheat the look of real greenery by adding a faux cactus, £50, Debenhams

Go for a Crittall-style mirror to give your over-basin area a cool vibe. Artois metal industrial mirror, £161, Maisons du Monde

Get the high-end look of marble without the matching price tag. White Carrara marbleeffect tiles, £26.95sq m, Walls and Floors

Create a lush, jungle feel in your bathroom with this Jangala velvet leaf-print cushion, £29, Made.com

Upgrade tired hardware to something with a bit of shine, like these traditional rose gold taps, £119.95, Victorian Plumbing

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River Cruise

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It’s all included in the price y Spacious and beautifully appointed suites or cabins with hotel-style beds and river views y Exceptional cuisine with full board throughout y Extensive and inclusive touring programmes y Return flights from a choice of regional airports or standard class reserved seat on Eurostar from London St Pancras (supplements may apply) y Return rail connections on selected dates and cruises from over 50 regional stations (supplements may apply) y The services of an experienced cruise director and tour manager

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INSIDE EAT, TRY & DO!

GREAT STUFF TO

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

CRAFT IDEAS

VEGAN EATS

MINCEMEAT AND MACAROON TART TAKES 55MIN SERVES 10 340g rich shortcrust pastry 2tbsp brandy 340g mincemeat 2 egg whites 170g ground almonds 110g caster sugar 60g flaked almonds Extra caster sugar and crème fraîche, to serve

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Preheat the oven to 190°C/Fan 170°C/Gas 5. Roll out the pastry onto a lightly floured surface and use to line a 20.5cm tart tin.

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Stir the brandy through the mincemeat and spoon the filling into the tart, spreading it evenly over the bottom. Whisk the egg whites until frothy, then beat in the ground almonds and caster sugar.

Spoon the mix on top of the mincemeat and scatter over the flaked almonds. Bake for 20-25min.

Sprinkle a little caster sugar over the top of the tart and serve warm with crème fraîche.

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p112 EAT THE RAINBOW

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Find a smart

SOLUTION

This month, keep your heating working well, stop warmth escaping and save energy

Insulate your windows Keep the cold out of your bedroom with these smart rollers from Bloc Blinds.

Precision cut to fit your windows, the BlocOut range will reduce heat lost out of the window by up to 43 per cent, and they’re perfect for kids’ rooms, too, thanks to their clever spring-operated system that is completely chain-free. Plus, they’re just as handy in the summer, as they also block out sunlight. Choose from a range of 113 different fabrics, including both patterns and plain colours.

BlocOut blinds in Glimmer Metallic Blackout, from £45, Bloc Blinds

SPLIT LOGS FOR YOUR WOODBURNER WITH EASE BY HAMMERING DOWN ON THE ROUGHNECK WOOD GRENADE (£15 FROM B&Q)

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FIREGUARDS

Keep ash and soot contained, without blocking the heat SIMPLE SCREEN

Lodge brushed steel fire screen, H67xW61xD13.5cm, £64.95, The Farthing

ADD A SIMPLE RADIATOR SHELF Perfect for narrow hallways, this smart unit will help you eke out a little bit of extra storage in your home, without taking up too much space or covering your heat source. Also available unpainted for £207. Empire radiator table in Malmo Blue, H100xW140x D25cm, £359, Scumble Goosie

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ELABORATE DESIGN Grey metal fire screen, H80xW125cm, £150, Cox & Cox

GLAM BEAUTY

Folding peacock fire screen, H70xW19-95cm, £140, The French Bedroom Company

TIME AT HOME

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DRAUGHT EXCLUDERS Banish those winter chills once and for all

CUTE & COSY

Dora Designs draught excluder in Cocker Senior dog, H20xW84cm, £27.95, Cuckooland

Switch on with your smartphone Ever get that sinking feeling when you can’t remember whether or not you’ve turned off the iron after you’ve left the house? Attach appliances to the Wiser smart plug and your worries will be a thing of the past. Each plug is controlled via wi-fi and the accompanying app on

your smartphone, so you can switch appliances on (and off) wherever you are in the world. What’s more, you can link them to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant so you can control appliances by simply using your voice.

Wiser smart plug, £41.99, Amazon

SEAL UP BREEZY FLOORBOARDS

BY SLIDING STOPGAP DRAUGHT EXCLUDER DOWN THE CRACKS, £26.87, AMAZON

CONTROL YOUR LIGHTING Hate having to switch on the light when you get up to use the loo in the middle of the night?

Philips Hue’s clever new motion sensor will light up a room automatically when you enter, to a low level brightness of your choice. Genius.

Philips Hue motion sensor, £34.99; Philips Hue white persona wireless lighting LED starter kit, £59.99, both John Lewis & Partners

NORDIC VIBE

Patterned draught excluder in navy, H15xL100cm, £30, John Lewis & Partners

SUBTLE CHOICE

Linen draught excluder, H8xW90cm, £25, Garden Trading

Upgrade your radiators

Want to make a statement in your living room or just co-ordinate with your decor? This gorgeous rad comes in a choice of 25 shades in a smooth, satin finish.

Cornel two column radiator in Ruby Red, H75xW51.9cm, £315.60, Supplies4Heat

SAVE ENERGY WITH AMAZING GLAZING

Can’t bear another winter of draughty windows?

Upgrade to Evolutions triple-glazed timber beauties and your home will be warmer (and the planet better off) for it. Rated A++ for energy performance, they also come with a 10-year guarantee.

Triple-glazed timber windows, from £1,000 for a 1sq m window (including fitting), Evolution

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TIME AT HOME

Lay parquet in a flash Herringbone and triangular parquet designs can look stunning but are usually a fiddly nightmare to lay. But what if you could get the look an easier way? The new herringbone luxury vinyl tile range from Lifestyle Floors has the pattern set within long planks rather than in individual pieces. Start with a clean, dry and flat subfloor (the vinyl can be laid over ceramic tiles, too) and fit a line of planks together using a click-and-lock system (no adhesive required), cutting pieces to fit and snapping them off. Build row by row until the floor is covered.

Colosseum 5G click LVT in oak herringbone chevron, £33.99sq m, Lifestyle Floors

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HOME SAFETY PRODUCTS SECURE YOUR SHED

This sturdy stainless steel disc padlock is perfect for outdoor use. MasterLock 70mm padlock, £9.99, Screwfix

KEEP KEYS SAFE Fit this policeaccredited key box to a wall to keep up to six keys secure.

Supra C500 key safe, £59.94, The Key Safe Company

DO IT

yourself The latest need-to-knows to help you improve your home

Stylo+ tool, £56, Dremel

Try this multitasking tool Held just like a pen, Dremel’s versatile Stylo+ has rotating interchangeable heads, so you can carve, engrave, polish, clean or sand a variety of materials such as wood, metal, glass, stone and even leather. Use it for DIY jobs like cleaning grout or sanding chips out of skirting boards or try creative projects like engraving on glass or decorating a metal lampshade.

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PRETTIFY WITH PAINT

Shelves looking plain? Transform them with an on-trend terrazzo surface using Rust-Oleum chalk paint.

Coat the surface with white chalk paint and leave to dry. Make a stencil using sticky-back plastic. Place it on a cutting mat and use a craft knife to cut out random shapes in a terrazzo pattern. Tape the plastic flat to the painted area then use three shades of blue to go over the stencil by hand. Carefully lift and reposition the stencil to cover the area. Once dry, protect with finishing lacquer.

FIT AN ANCHOR

Perfect for securing bikes, this anchor can be easily attached to a solid wall.

Bird Ground anchor securing point, £12.99, Amazon

Rust-Oleum chalk paint in Chalk White, Ink Blue, Belgrave and Duck Egg, £4.99 for 125ml; Rust-Oleum lacquer spray, £10 for 400ml, all Homebase

MEASURE THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF A CYLINDRICAL OBJECT BY WRAPPING STRING AROUND IT, MARK WHERE IT MEETS, THEN LAY STRING ON A RULER

FEATURE BECKY CLARKE

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TIME AT HOME

Do it

‘You can use an empty glass bottle or jar to make your own terrarium, or buy a readyplanted one at a Squire’s Garden Centre.’

IDEA TO STEAL

Try to keep each layer neat and even as you fill the bottle

Plant a pretty indoor

BOTTLE GARDEN This month, Sarah Squire of Squire’s Garden Centres tells us how to make a terrarium

S FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT PHOTOGRAPH SQUIRES GARDEN CENTRES

tylish terrariums are very on trend. They’re just the remedy for bringing a touch of the outdoors inside during winter and look stunning on a table or windowsill. They also need very little looking after, so why not give this simple project a try?

YOU WILL NEED Glass bottle/terrarium Drainage stones Houseplant soil Moss A selection of plants Watering can

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CREATE A DRAINAGE LAYER Add a 2cm layer of small stones to the jar.

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TERRARIUMS GEO MODERN

ADD THE SOIL Pour in a 5cm layer of soil, or more for longer plant roots.

Lantana angular brass terrarium, £35, Made.com

PICK YOUR PLANTS Make a few holes in the soil and add your chosen plants.

Miniature orchids, asparagus ferns, and variegated spider ivy are all good choices.

Make sure the roots are covered.

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TOP WITH A LAYER OF MOSS This will help to keep the moisture locked in.

GIVE IT A WATER Turn the bottle to give the soil an even soaking.

ENJOY YOUR BOTTLE GARDEN Display the terrarium out of direct sunlight and water when the soil is dry.

JOIN SQUIRE’S PLANTING MASTERCLASSON FRIDAY 15 MARCH FOR MORE EXPERT ADVICE

RECYCLED GLASS Garden Trading tabletop terrarium, £35, Amara

CORK BASE

Tabletop terrarium, £38, Garden Trading

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VACUUM CLEANER

HARD GRAFTER

Whether you’ve got deep pile, laminate, tiles or lino, we’ve found the best vacuum for your home whatever your budget

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hings have come a long way since engineer Hubert Cecil Booth invented the vacuum cleaner in 1901. Puffing Billy was a petrol-powered beast of a machine, but it was hugely popular, although you did need to book an appointment to get your carpet cleaned.

These days you can just whizz around your home with a cordless in minutes!

Upright or cylinder?

Uprights are best for large, carpeted rooms, while cylinders are nimbler and greater for getting under furniture.

Cylinders also come with a wider choice of attachments and tend to be smaller.

But, some upright designs do have a separate hose and nozzle attachment, too, great for upholstery and getting into small spaces. Think about where you plan to store the vacuum as some need a charging base and a plug.

Bagged or bagless?

Since Dyson first launched its bagless cleaner, it’s a debate that rages on, but as a rule, traditional bagged cleaners are usually cheaper, and the bags are self-sealing for easy mess and allergenfree disposal. However, you do need to factor in the cost of replacements bags.

Versatile two-in-one This 6.2kg corded (10m) bagless design from Vax (H112xW30xD24cm) combines the speed of a compact upright vacuum, with the convenience of a powerful 3.5kg hand-held cleaner. As well as a standard full-width brush head on the main body, it also comes with a 3-in-1 dusting brush, crevice and upholstery tool, mattress tool, multi-angle brush, and a fur and fluff tool for sucking up hard to get pet hair.

UCSUSHV1 Air Lift, £149.99, Vax FEATURES Powerful suction; pull-out hose for reaching awkward corners; compact turbo upholstery brush head

Portable?

The classic Dustbuster-style hand-held cleaner has evolved thanks to powerful, longer-lasting and lighter batteries and you can now choose models (known as cordless upright cleaners) that can compete with full-sized cleaners. But check the weight before you buy as you have to be able to easily move it around.

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BEST OF BOTH

For wet and dry clean-ups This 1000W (H52.6xW36.5xD38.5cm) super-powerful vacuum will leave your carpets with lines like Centre Court at Wimbledon, but can also suck up liquid spills and serious mess with ease, making it a great choice for use in both the home and garage or workshop. It also comes with a wide array of tools for upholstery and getting into crevices. All the dirt is pulled into a large, easy-to-empty bin, and you can attach a dust bag if you’re planning on using it for everyday vacuuming rather than DIY clear-ups.

WD 4 Premium, £129.99, Karcher FEATURES On board tool storage; 20L stainless steel bin with removable dust bag

Quality all-rounder There’s a good reason your builder has one of these in the back of their van, and it has nothing to do with the smiley face. Henry is a great value hard-working, super-tough bagged vacuum that can suck up so much with ease. Measuring H34.5xW31.5x D34cm, it has a capacity as much as five times bigger than many bagless models, and the 10m cable means you can virtually clean an entire floor of your house from one plug socket.

Plus, it comes with several extra tools.

Henry HVR160-11, £124.99, Henry FEATURES A-rated for energy; self-sealing dust bags; on-board tool and accessory storage

VACUUM CLEANERS

Sweeper-style design

OLD SCHOOL STYLE

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Key features to help you buy the right vacuum PET HAIR PRO

One for pet owners With 890W of power, a phenomenally impressive rotating brush head and an allergy-protecting HEPA filter, you’ll not find a better cylinder vacuum for pet hair. It’s Miele’s first ever bagless machine (H51.5xW31xD31cm), and virtually all of the parts can be removed for washing.

The filter is also cleaned automatically to ensure continued peak performance.

Blizzard CX1 Bagless, £360, Miele FEATURES Extra-wide brush head for floorboard gaps; automatic filter clean; washable, removable parts

‘MAKE SURE YOU ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE VACUUM HEAD AS YOU MOVE FROM CARPET TO FLOORBOARDS’ Portable power It might be small and batterypowered, but Dyson’s portable cleaner has the same suction as a full-sized design and can clean for up to 60-minutes between charges. It’s undeniably expensive, but it does come with three power brush heads, four additional tools and a full-length hose. It is a bit heavier than some handhelds, but it’s easy to lift to get into high corners. Dyson won’t be developing any new corded vacuums, so this is a glimpse at the future of vacuuming.

Cyclone V10 Absolute, £449, Dyson FEATURES Long use rechargeable battery; powerful suction; docking station

POWER

It used to be that the higher the wattage, the greater the suction, but energy regulations have limited the max power to 900W, forcing brands to find new ways to clean without wasting energy.

CORDLESS CLEANING

You can now find brilliant cordless designs powerful enough to be used as the main vacuum. Even cheaper portable designs can have a good battery life.

FLOORING

New labelling on all machines show how good at hard floor or carpet cleaning a model is. Rated A-G, it's an at-a-glance way to find one that will work well in your home.

WEIGHT

Upright vacuums are harder to move than cylinders, so go for a light one if you can, especially if you have stairs in your home.

FILTER

If you suffer from allergies, look for models that have HEPA filters, which keep dust and pet hair trapped inside. Other models might have washable filters, which helps keep running costs low.

PET HAIR

Vacuums aimed at homes with pets have powerful roller brushes and even rubber nozzles that really get into your carpet’s fibres to easily lift hair away.

REACH

Some machines will not only tell you the length of the cable, but also its reach, too. This is the distance that you can actually clean before having to unplug and change plug sockets.

ACCESSORIES

Cylinders come with a whole range of accessories including ones for cleaning in the crevices of your sofa, for light picking – such as removing dust from a keyboard – or for pulling up stubborn dirt.

FEATURE CHRIS HASLAM

One for traditionalists, this super-charged carpet sweeper-style vacuum (H85.3x W30xD26cm) might not have the largest capacity bin (0.8L), but at 3.3kg and with a whopping 40min battery life, it’s a superb choice for anyone with lots of rugs and carpets.

The large rotating brush bar is also great on hard floors and the airlock system helps suck up and trap the finest dust and debris.

Gtech AirRam, £199, Argos FEATURES LED light shows up dust; hinged head for easy steering; low-profile for getting under sofa

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Do it

TIME AT HOME

The 10-minute

DECLUTTER

Get the place tidy in a flash with these speedy tips and handy buys

SHELF LIFE

Pop makeup on this handy ledge for last-minute touch ups. Velvet tray wall shelf mirror, £35, Oliver Bonas

RING AROUND

Store your jewellery safely in this neat box at the end of the day. Butterfly round trinket box, £15, John Lewis & Partners

SLEEK CIRCLE

Show off your favourite books, plants or mementos on this display shelf. Woood Peet black wall shelf, £54.95, Cuckooland.com

Ready, steady, sort!

CHUCK OLD HERBS AND SPICES They lose flavour after a while, so if they’re past their best, bin and replace.

LOSE OLD NEWSPAPERS Sort though those stacks of newspapers and magazines, separating them into keep or recycle piles.

POCKET PAL

Keep bits and bobs, tools or toys in this nine-pocket helpful holder. Ferm Living House wall storage in mustard, £48, Bonordic

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THE RIGHT STRIPES

Why have plain storage when you can plump for this bright beauty? Large rattan basket in blue/yellow, £48, Bobby Rabbit

HANGING ON

Maintain order in small spaces with this compact rail featuring three pegs and three hooks. Kelston peg rail, £30, Garden Trading

STASH BOX

Pull off a speedy bedside or hall clear-up.

Multi colour mini drawer storage box, £19.99, New Look

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STACK ’EM

Declutter your kitchen counter with these top tins. Orla Kiely Dachshund storage tins, £29.99, Very

TIDY YOUR TECH Clear your digital clutter by trashing any old files taking up space on your desktop and ditch those phone and tablet apps that you never use.

TIME AT HOME

Book art

Visit any charity shop and you’ll see rows of old, unwanted books.

That’s where designer Clare Youngs steps in.

While damaging books is a no-no for most of us, Book Art (£12.99, Cico Books) features 35 clever projects for repurposing pages that have seen better days.

There’s something for all skill levels, with tools and techniques kept to a minimum.

This pretty paper rose would make a heartfelt Valentine’s gift. Pick up a copy and find out how to make beautiful gifts from unloved novels and magazines (yes, even your old copies of Style at Home!).

ROSES ARE RED

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT PHOTOGRAPHY CAROLINE ARBER

Mini ribbon roses (set of 30), £3.50, Paperchase

Make it

Craft a paper rose for your Valentine using old book pages

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VALENTINE CRAFT CRUSHES PAPER HEART

Heart-shaped 3in punch, £12, Hobbycraft

LOVE NOTES

Dovecraft Sweet Paris designer paper, £3 for 72 sheets, Wilko

Check out the latest workshops, books and making must-haves

The Creative Craft Show is back from 31 January to 2 February at EventCity, Manchester.

It’s a haven for crafting enthusiasts, whether you’re a keen stitcher or knitting nut. You’ll find aisle upon aisle of the latest supplies, ideas and innovations, plus industry experts at every turn.

When you’re all shopped out, attend one of the Make & Take workshops, where you can get hands on with a number of crafts. Book tickets at stitchandhobby.co.uk

Olli Ella pom-pom basket in teal, pink, yellow and mint, £35, Notonthehighstreet.com

TRY YOUR HAND AT... POM-POMS

Many of us remember spending hours as a child winding yarn around cardboard discs to create fluffy pompoms… Now you can recapture that magic, as pom-poms are back, and not just on bobble hats – you’ll find them adorning all kinds of homewares.

Clover’s handy pom-pom makers (from £6, Hobbycraft) can save you time and effort by avoiding tricky threading, which means you can make even more! Get creative with colour combos, different shapes – and yes, you can still add them to woolly hats!

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Eat clean with

VEGAN FOOD

Start the New Year well and give your body a break by adding a few of these easy plant-based recipes to your regular repertoire of weeknight meals and weekend treats

BANGING BURGER

BEETROOT BURGER TAKES 30MIN MAKES 6 2tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1tsp nigella seeds 2 sweet potatoes 200g raw beetroot, grated 100g breadcrumbs 250g cooked mixed grains 8tbsp uncooked quinoa 6 poppyseed vegan buns 4tbsp egg-free mayonnaise 70g fresh rocket 2 avocados, mashed with the juice of 1 lime Few sun-dried tomatoes 4tsp crispy fried onions

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Heat 1tbsp oil in a pan and gently fry the onion and garlic until soft.

Add the nigella seeds, turn up the heat and cook until just golden.

Meanwhile, microwave the potatoes for 6-8min, until soft. Allow to cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh and put it in a food processor. Blitz until smooth. Then, add the beetroot, breadcrumbs, grains and onion mixture. Pulse to a coarse crumb.

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3

Divide the burger mix into 6 and shape each portion into a patty.

Coat each one in quinoa and then brush over a little oil. Cook under a preheated grill for around 15min, or until golden, crisp and piping hot.

To serve, slice the buns in half and fill each with a little mayo, some rocket, a burger, some mashed avocado, a few sun-dried tomatoes and 1tsp of the crispy fried onions.

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VEGAN FOOD

Cook it

AVOCADO & PEPPER WHOLEMEAL PIZZAS TAKES 35MIN SERVES 6

FAMILY FAVE

2 packs of vegan pizza dough base mix 2tbsp olive oil 227g tin chopped tomatoes 2 red onions, sliced 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 ripe avocados, sliced 2tbsp pine nuts Handful of fresh basil leaves

1

Preheat the oven to 240°C/Fan 220°C/Gas 9. Make two 20x30cm pizza bases using the dough mix, following packet instructions. Place on greased baking trays and drizzle a little olive oil over them. Leave to rise for 15min.

Meanwhile, sieve the tomatoes so the juice drains out. Fry the onion and pepper in a little oil for 5min, until soft. Then, spread the tomatoes over the pizza bases.

Sprinkle over the garlic, onion and pepper. Bake for 15min, until the base is crisp and the toppings are cooked through. Top with the avocado slices, pine nuts and basil leaves to serve.

2

‘GET CREATIVE WITH TOPPINGS – PESTO, OLIVES,SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND NON-DAIRY MOZZARELLA IS ALSO A DELICIOUS COMBO’ MINI WELLINGTONS TAKES 1HR, PLUS CHILLING MAKES 4

POSH NOSH

2 onions, diced 1tbsp oil 300g cooked beetroot, diced 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1tbsp Ras el Hanout 200g fresh spinach 1tbsp tomato paste 150g chestnut mushrooms 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1tbsp soy sauce 100g cooked Puy lentils Handful of fresh parsley, chopped 325g Jus Rol puff pastry

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/ Gas 4. Fry the onions in oil for 5min.

Add the beetroot, chickpeas and Ras el Hanout, and cook for 10min. Add the spinach and tomato paste and cook for a further 5min. Allow to cool, divide into 4, roll into balls and chill for 30min.

For the duxelles, fry the mushrooms for 5min, then add the garlic, soy and lentils, and cook for a further 5min. Blitz with the parsley and leave to cool.

Roll out the pastry and cut out 8 x 12cm circles. Spread a layer of duxelles on each circle, then put a ball of filling onto 4. Layer the other 4 circles on top.

Crimp the edges and decorate with extra pastry. Chill for 30min. Bake for 40min.

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SRIRACHA HOT DOGS TAKES 20MIN MAKES 6 1tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, sliced 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced 1 orange pepper, deseeded and sliced 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and sliced 6 tofu hot dogs 6 brioche-style hot dog rolls 2tbsp sweet mustard ketchup or American mustard FOR THE SALSA Dash of sriracha hot sauce 1 tomato, chopped 1 stick of celery, finely chopped 200g tomato salsa

NICE & SPICY

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Heat the oil and fry the onion for 2-3min, to soften. Add the peppers and cook for another 2-3min, until soft.

To make the spicy salsa, stir the sriracha, tomato and celery through the ready-made tomato salsa. Chill in the fridge until needed.

Heat the hot dogs under a hot grill for 3-4min, turning, until warmed.

Split open the hot dog rolls and pop a hot dog in each. Spoon a few dollops of the salsa onto each, and top with the peppers and onion mix. Drizzle over a little of the ketchup or American mustard to serve.

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S ‘TOFU NOT YOUR THING? TRY SAINSBURY’S SHROOMDOG OR CAULDRON’S VEGAN SAUSAGES INSTEAD’ RAINBOW BOWL

BOWL OF HEALTH

TAKES 55MIN SERVES 4 2 red onions, sliced 2 red peppers, deseeded and diced 4 carrots, diced 3tbsp olive oil 450g butternut squash ribbons 2 x 400g tins chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1tsp ground coriander 200g cavolo nero, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 125g quinoa 750ml vegetable stock 1tbsp sesame seeds Juice of 1 lemon

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/ Gas 6. Put the onions, peppers and carrots in a large roasting tin, drizzle with 1tbsp oil and roast for 20min. Add the squash ribbons and cook for 10min.

Add the chickpeas to one end of the tin, season with a pinch of sea salt, the coriander and 1tbsp oil. Add the cavolo nero to the other end, sprinkle with the garlic and 1tbsp oil. Roast for 4min.

Put the quinoa in a pan with the hot vegetable stock and bring to the boil, then simmer for 15min, until tender. It’s fine if the liquid becomes absorbed – or you can strain any excess liquid.

Fill four bowls with all the veggies and quinoa. Sprinkle over the sesame seeds to serve, and squeeze over the juice of a lemon for extra flavour.

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Cook it

FINGER FOOD

JACKFRUIT TACOS TAKES 20MIN SERVES 4 2 x 400g tins jackfruit 200ml barbecue sauce ½ red cabbage, shredded 2 carrots, julienned 1 red onion, finely sliced 2tbsp egg-free mayonnaise 1tsp Dijon mustard Juice of 1 lime 12 soft corn tacos 1 avocado, sliced 1 red chilli, sliced Coriander leaves Lime wedges

1

Drain and rinse the jackfruit, then use two forks to shred the fruit to resemble pulled pork. Put the jackfruit and most of the barbecue sauce in a small pan over a medium heat to warm through. Stir often to ensure the jackfruit is well coated in the sauce. Once hot, set aside and keep warm until needed.

To make a crunchy slaw, toss the veg through the mayo, mustard and lime juice. Season well.

Toast the tacos for 1 min on either side in a frying pan. Then, spoon some slaw into the centre of each, and top with a good helping of jackfruit.

Serve the warm tacos with the sliced avocado, fresh chilli, coriander leaves, the remaining barbecue sauce, and a couple of lime wedges on the side.

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CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CAKE TAKES 1HR15MIN, PLUS OVERNIGHT CHILLING SERVES 12 325g gluten-free plain flour 6tbsp cocoa powder, plus extra for the truffles 250g caster sugar 250g light muscovado sugar 2tbsp gluten-free baking powder 2tbsp cider vinegar 2tsp vanilla extract 400g tin coconut milk 400g good-quality dark chocolate, broken into chunks 3tbsp raspberry jam Edible gold leaf

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas 4. Sift the flour and cocoa powder together in a bowl and stir in the sugars and baking powder.

CHOC DREAM

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2

Stir the vinegar and vanilla together with 500ml water. Then, slowly beat the wet mix into the flour to make a batter. Grease and line 3 x 20cm sponge tins with baking paper.

Pour ⅓ of the batter into each tin and bake all three sponges for 25-30min, until firm but springy in the centre.

Leave the cakes to cool in the tins.

To make the ganache, pour half the coconut milk in a pan and heat until almost boiling. Take off the heat and stir in the chocolate until melted.

Stir in the rest of the coconut milk.

Divide the ganache between 2 bowls

3

and chill in the fridge. Leave one bowl for 8hr or overnight to set very firmly; remove the other bowl 2hr before needed, so it’s at room temperature.

To assemble, spread the cakes thinly with a little jam and then a little of the softer ganache. Lay the cakes on top of each other, and spread the remaining ganache over the top and sides with a palette knife.

To make the truffles, scoop up 1tsp of firm ganache at a time, drop it into some cocoa powder and roll into a ball. Repeat. Decorate the cake with the truffles and gold leaf, if using.

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VEGAN FOOD

Cook it

FIGGY PUDDINGS OH SO GOOEY

TAKES 30MIN, PLUS 5HR STEAMING MAKES 6-8 Coconut oil, for greasing 90g plain flour 1tsp cinnamon 1tsp ground nutmeg 1tsp mixed spice 90g muscovado sugar 45g dry breadcrumbs 100g vegan suet ½tsp baking powder 2tbsp black treacle 8tbsp rum Grated zest and juice of 1 orange and 1 lemon 2tbsp beetroot powder 1 apple, grated 250g dried fruit 200g dried figs, chopped 5tbsp maple syrup 1 fresh fig, sliced

1 2

Grease and line the bases of 6-8 individual pudding basins.

Combine the flour, cinnamon, spices, sugar, breadcrumbs, suet, baking powder, treacle, 6tbsp of the rum, citrus zest and juice, beetroot, apple and dried fruit.

Spoon the mix into the basins.

Cover with baking paper and foil, pleated in the middle. Secure with string. Place in a pan, fill with boiling water to two-thirds the height of the basins. Steam for 4hr, topping up with water as needed.

Turn the puddings out. Heat the syrup with 2tbsp rum, and drizzle over the puds. Serve with fig slices.

3 ‘TO ADD SOME SPARKLE,SPRINKLE A LITTLE EDIBLE GOLD GLITTER INTO THE HOT RUM AND MAPLE SYRUP MIX BEFORE POURING OVER THE PUDS’ BANOFFEE TARTLETS TAKES 40MIN MAKES 6

4

SWEET TREAT

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50g shelled hazelnuts 150g plain flour 50g dairy-free spread 2tbsp muscovado sugar 75g caster sugar 175ml soya cream 2 bananas, sliced Dairy-free dark chocolate, grated

1

Heat the oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas 4. Blitz the hazelnuts, flour, spread and muscovado sugar to fine crumbs. Add 2-3tbsp cold water, then form a dough.

Line 6 x 12cm flan tins with baking paper. Divide the mix into 6 and roll into circles just larger than the tins.

Top with baking paper and baking beans. Bake for 10min, remove paper and beans and bake for 5min more. Cool.

Meanwhile, dissolve the caster sugar in a pan with 1tbsp water. Cook until golden. Remove from the heat and stir in 75ml cream, until smooth. Whip the remaining cream, spoon into the pastry cases, top with bananas, caramel, the sugary cream and the grated chocolate.

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VEGETARIAN SPECIAL

Try these new meatfree marvels

Charlie Bigham’s Cauliflower Macaroni Cheese, £7.50, Ocado, Tesco and Waitrose

If going veggie is one of your New Year’s resolutions, then Charlie Bigham’s latest range will help you flex your flexitarian muscles. The four new dishes – Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, Sweet Potato and Bean Chilli with Mexican Rice, Veg Lasagne and Cauliflower Macaroni Cheese – all serve two.

Available from Ocado, Tesco and Waitrose.

CHEAT’S EATS

Supermarket JAPANESE INFLUENCE

Add to mash or serve with a Sunday roast.

Wasabi mayo, £3.95, The Wasabi Company

NEWS

SPICY MAYOS

PORTUGUESE LORE Perfect for dunking your chips in. Nando’s Perinaise, £1.85, Tesco

Smother over sweet potato wedges.

Sriracha mayo, £2.49, Ocado

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Quorn Comforting Cottage Pie for one, £3, Asda

The tastiest vegetarian treats and speediest meat-free meals in your trolley this month

Three of the best

THAI STYLE

Feeling the chill and in need of some comfort food? Quorn has just launched a range of new meat-free ready meals, one of which is the aptly named Comforting Cottage Pie. Made from Quorn instead of beef mince, the filling also includes haricot beans and carrots, and is topped with creamy mash.

Low in calories, high in protein and low in saturated fat, it’s the food equivalent of a warm hug.

Dumplings with a difference Want a quick dessert that takes minutes to make? Asian-inspired food chain Itsu has just launched a sweet version of its popular frozen gyoza, packed with scrummy fruity fillings. Choose from Chocolate & Banana, Caramelised Apple and Sweet Berry flavours, and simply pan-fry the dumplings in a little butter before serving them hot with a great big dollop of vanilla ice cream.

Dessert dumplings, £3.50 for 15, Waitrose

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LOOK WHAT YOU STYLED

This is mantel styling at its very best @burrowandme! Love those lush greens

We’re always on the lookout for clever display ideas, like these shelves by @westwoodhome_

Seriously… how can you ever drag yourself out of bed @thealexandersnest?

This monthwe’reloving

#SAHSTYLISTS

If you fancy seeing a pic of your own home on this page, just tag your Insta snaps with #SAHstylists and @styleathomemag

Space might be tight in this galley kitchen, but @oneillhughes has packed it full of style

We don’t know what we love most – @vicandmaisie’s floor, chair or deco mirror?

@mrsdawnrooney shows how a white scheme can be full of interest and personality

Velvet armchairs are having a moment, and @little_field_life_’s shows us why

Check out those drop-dead-gorgeous tiles on the back of @victorianrenojourney’s fireplace

@jellieandthebeans kid’s room would brighten up even the dullest day

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