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40 Easy style updates
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‘A space of my own’
◆ Luxury Bathroom ◆ Ultimate Foodie’s Kitchen ◆ Sanctuary Loft Suite ◆ Cute Beach Hut ◆ Designer-Style Kitchen
editor’s letter
Welcome Vanessa
Styling Gemma Gear PhotograPh Jo Henderson
Vanessa Richmond, Editor
At last, the bifolds have been cracked open Chez Richmond, and daily life is spilling out onto the patio. I’ve taken to roasting my own coffee beans on the barbecue (it’s gas, which is cheating, I know, but who’s got the time to wait for charcoal?). Ma Richmond spends hours titivating the garden, which is her domain – I am only allowed to mow and lop occasionally. And the cat, who was badly injured last year and now has a bionic knee, likes to watch all the action from the bird table, with her stiff little peg leg dangling comfortably over the side. However you use your outside space, you’ll find loads of ideas in this issue. I’m hoping to get more time relaxing in mine this year – preferably with a Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla in hand (add a twist of orange and a basil sprig – yum!).
Wicker and glass cup, £7.50; ceramic planter, £35, both rose & Grey. Vintage rattan peacock plant stand, £27.37, Fetch and sow at etsy, is similar. oak string tidy, £13.50, nordic House. Waffle dish cloth, £3.65, design Vintage. Inya green rattan bowl, £42, Kalinko. Green crackle pot, £7, Forest & Co. Faux plant, £13.50, Wyld Home. air plant, £6.50, monti
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Before & after
9 You deserve...
20 ‘This look evolved over
10 How to add wow!
43 ‘Our style tells our
114 ‘This is my perfect sanctuary’ 120 ‘I waited nine years to get
12 Need to know
60 ‘We didn’t let kids cramp
15 The shortlist
84 ‘We turned two houses
What’s new Afternoon tea in the sun Fabulous finishing touches What’s hot this month Glam glass accents to add a chic touch to your decor
16 Timeless style
Global industrial pieces from the Ideal Home range at Very
19 Ideal Vs Great Deal
Give your kid’s bedroom a calming scheme
a long time’
family’s story’ our style’
back into one’
Style & decor 34 The new way to do Coastal style
53 Pared-back living
Go for an uncluttered look
74 Take an Ikea basic
New ways with Scandi pieces
97 40 easy style updates
Smart tricks and clever buys
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my dream kitchen’
126 ‘My kitchen is a foodie’s heaven!’ 132 ‘Our en suite is the ultimate escape’
139 ‘We extended into the unused side return’
Simple solutions 142 Genius problem solvers
for a smooth running life The latest home innovations
145 Top washing machines to take the load off
146 Smart tech for seniors 147 Healthy eating gadgets
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To find all the stockists in this issue, turn to page 168 Simple pleasures
Regulars 5 Editor’s letter
31 Love the location
Explore Poland’s answer to the French Riviera
41 The big question
‘Should shoes be left at the front door?’
32 Ideal Home house tours
Book your tickets to set foot inside some of our favourite North London homes
108 Subscribe to Ideal Home 139 In my experience
‘I’m raffling my home instead of selling it’
148 Food with friends
Create a Mexican feast perfect for sharing
157 Ideal Home travel
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144 Reader offer
Enjoy a half price hair or beauty treatment at Saks
170 A space of my own
Jane takes some time out for herself at her pretty beach hut
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141 Shop now with Ownable
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Wear your heart on your windows.
Don’t just like your shutters. Love them.
TO BOOK A FREE APPOINTMENT CALL 0800 587 6480 OR VISIT HILLARYS.CO.UK
What’s neW
Where to buy Ceramic vase, £17.99; metal tray, £17.99; patterned cotton table runner, £8.99; porcelain plates, £3.99 each; porcelain bowls, £6.99 each; porcelain mugs, £6.99 each; stemmed glass, £6.99; scented candle, £8.99, all H&M Home
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You deserve… afternoon tea in the sun Call the girls and set a date to catch up over a beautifully laid table in a sunny spot. Serve up sweet treats on pretty floral crockery and stick a few garden blooms in a vase, pour the tea (or pop open the prosecco!) and let the gossip flow…
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immersiVe coLour Urban Paradise knitted cushion, £12, Sainsbury’s Home
Green House Succulents in black frame, £22.99, Dobbies
utiLity cHic Task desk lamp, £70, Houseof
materiaL masH uP Rezta terrazzo trivet, £30, La Redoute
Pair PLants witH Print Large round bowl, £18.95, Grand Illusions
Fine metaL Samara light shade, £70, Debenhams
wow! How to add
Go on, pick something you love – because every room needs a magic ingredient that takes it from finished to fabulous
VintaGe addition Phases of The Moon framed print, from £27.50, The Weird & Wonderful
statement sHade Copenhagen urn-style vase, £39.95, Trouva
BoLd coLour BLockinG Palm headboard in Seven Petrol, £935, Furniture Village. Double mattress, £849, Herdy Sleep
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urBan accent Terrazzo candle, £22, French Connection Home
industriaL edGe Prentice faux leather dining chair, £215, Rockett St George
what’s new
Layer on tHe LusH Sanford parquet console table, £349; gold finish planter on legs, from £19.50; pyramid hurricane, from £19.50; three-point candle holder, £15, all Marks & Spencer Luxe desiGn Drinks trolley, £325, Oggetto
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new HeiGHts Tall ribbed brassica vase, £22.50, Grand Illusions
BrinG tHe drama Nordic Life black tea light candelabra, £25, Debenhams
tactiLe toucH Sai cushion, £30, Fat Face
Look down Sigma rug, £180, French Connection Home
deLicate detaiL Kilmia chopping board, £22, La Redoute
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Upton dining chair, £199 for two; Clissold table, £499; Upton bench, £199, all Swoon
We’ve been shamelessly snooping around the shops, so you don’t miss a single thing that matters...
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BuBBLEs These bobbly bits are taking texture to the max EyE pOppiNg Deep navy table lamp base, £135, Graham and Green
BuBBlE & Brass Gold bobble photo frame, £25, Audenza
Swoon’s gone outdoors The latest escapade from online homeware brand Swoon is the new 51-piece mix-and-match garden range. These chic, linear pieces have an urban style stamp that will cast graphic shadows in the evening light and the range of matt powder coated colours means you can opt for a tonal combination – think pastel mint with bottle green, or stick to classic black and grey. Prices start at £169.
sTrONg lOOk Bubbled plant pot, £17.99, H&M Home
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Bringing a Beach party to the Back yard
£459.99
islaND viBEs Randy tiki bar, £459.99, Wayfair
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£249
pOp-up parTy Garden tiki bar, £249, George Home
POunDLAnD’s DOIng wEDDIngs! It’s no secret that getting hitched doesn’t come cheap, so Poundland’s new range will help keep the costs of those decorative details to a minimum – well, £1 in fact! Simple but chic, the range includes whiteand-gold table numbers, invitations, favour boxes and decorative pom-poms, that should pass the test of even the most demanding bridezilla!
Invitations, £1 for 10, Poundland
Favour boxes, £1 for 20, Poundland
wHAt’s nEw surprisE iN sTOrE! Tesselate rug, £89
gOrgEOus gArDEn cHAIrs At HOMEBAsE The growing trend for occasional chairs and mismatched suites in the sitting room is making its way to the garden, and our favourite new pieces from Homebase would look just as happy indoors as they would in the garden. Don’t miss the Malindi lounger and footstool, or the low-profile, laidback bamboo stacking chairs.
Malindi lounging chair and footstool, £225, Homebase
What the BHS team did next…
OK, so we’re still banging on about the loss of the lighting range from BHS (affordable and so stylish!), but the launch of Houseof may just fill the void. The founding duo, part of the former BHS team, decided to take their lighting expertise and go it alone. The range is modern but by no means run of the mill and beneath the designer good looks lie high street price tags. Many of the lights come in a spectrum of finishes, from on trend blush to classic gleaming brass. With the possibility of rugs and occasional pieces in the pipeline, we’re excited to see what’s next.
IDEAL HOME
loves
Yumi shelving, £279
Benn coffee table, £99
Made.com for Generation Rent The smart cookies at Made.com have created flexible pieces that don’t compromise on style. The Benn coffee table easily slips out of the frame, the expanding Yumi shelves will fit to ever-changing alcoves and if the Tesselate trio of rugs no longer fits your new living space, split them into a runner, bath mat and small rug.
Feature MiCHela Colling
Curve floor lamp with marble base, £160; Ring ceiling light, £100; Concrete ribbed table lamp, £40; Curve floor lamp, £90, all Houseof
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Live & breathe colour.
Colour brings your home to life. And not only are there new colours from the Breatheasy® Matt & Silk emulsion range, but they’re 99% solvent free and CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® allowing you to create a happy and healthier home. It must be music to your ears. View the range at crownpaints.co.uk Available at leading Independents & The CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® Mark is a Registered Certification Mark of ALLERGY STANDARDS LTD
what’s new
SHAPELY STYLE Kyoto glass base lamp, £199.99, Oak Furniture Land
CANDY SHADE Opal pink glass sweet storage, £49, Hurn & Hurn
STRIKING SWIRL Deco charm peacock glass vase, £24, Dunelm
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Glass accents
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JEWEL TONE Nomu glass decanter, £28, Oliver Bonas
FINE LINE Pleat glass storm lantern, grey, £65, LSA International
TO ADD COLOUR TO YOUR HOME
TEXTURED TOUCH Rainer plum etched glass vase, £35, Habitat
BRASS BOTTOM Kupla glass vase, £32, Oliver Bonas
TWO TONE Jochen Holz glass jug, amber, £29, Hay range, Amara
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The Ideal Home Guide to timeless style
Global industrial
kick back and relax with furniture and accessories from the ideal home range at very.co.uk
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Hospital-style beds A classic piece that never goes out of style, these metal-framed beds won’t overpower your room
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Give industrial black and white a global twist with terracotta accents and lots of boho texture
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Foster metal bed frame, from £329; telford bedside chest, £35; Calandre fringed rug, from £59.99; luna wall lamps, £34.99 each; textured diamond duvet cover set, from £69 for a double, all ideal Home range, Very. luxury quilted bedspread, £39, Very. Cushions (from left), Carrie cushion, £17.99; aztec tassel cushion, £17.99; Nomad tassel bolster cushion, £15.99; mayan cushion, £19.99, all ideal Home range, Very. rope basket with tassels, £44.99 for two; tasselled baskets, £34.99 for two, both ideal Home range, Very. elephant ornament, £14.99, Very
PromoTional feaTure macramé wall hanging, £16.99; Scratch vase, £21.99 for two, both ideal Home range, Very
sTaTemenT chair A modern armchair in a look-at-me geo print works well with neutral walls and floors. echota chair, £329; Genoa cushion, £16.99; Nomad tassel bolster cushion, £15.99; Folk Geo rug, from £59.99, all ideal Home range, Very. Black decorative shelf, £32.99, Very
black framing The crisp black edging around this wooden unit and window mirror give them an industrial edge. telford dressing table, £99; mirror, £129.99; Bailey table
lamp, £34.99; diamond basket, £19.99 for two; tasselled baskets, £34.99 for two, all ideal Home range, Very. elephant ornament, £14.99, Very
ideal Home loves...
PhoTogrAPhs domiNiC BlaCkmore sTylisT Sarita SHarma
Global buys at Very.co.uk in pRinT Tikal blue cushion, £19.99
LinED Up Scratch table lamp, £49.99
SMART FRAME Telford three drawer chest, £69
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Ideal Vs Great Deal
Create a calming bedroom scheme for your little one by combining simple but practical furnishings with soothing neutrals and cute prints
snow-CaPPed Mountain hook, £20, Pleasant Decor Shop at Etsy
twin Peaks Metal and wood hook, £6.99, H&M Home
ClassiC design Brooklyn grey chest of drawers, £119.99, Argos
star detail Celeste chest of drawers, £219, Maisons du Monde
Petite PerCh Bloomingville child stool, £59, Nunido
diP dye Wooden stool, £19.99, Zara Home
take to the skies Rainbow Starfall A3 print, £25, Bobby Rabbit
Positive Print Happy Day, from £6.95, Treechild at Juniqe
all grown uP roscoe single bed, £329, Made.com
Cool Curves Laurette single bed in light grey, £720, nubie into the night Galerie Sharp Stars wallpaper, £29.95 a roll, John Lewis & Partners
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Celestial style Stars wallpaper, £59.95 a roll, Hibou Home
easy weave Seagrass woven basket, £49, Cult Furniture
toy store Olli Ella white dip dyed belly basket, £29, Scandiborn
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‘This look evolved over a long time’ Having a small budget and a young family meant that the RealStudzinskas had to create their ideal home gradually, starting with a palette of soft colours to update the cottage’s orange pine and dark walls
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Living area ‘The inspiration for the decor was Kanye West’s New York apartment before he married Kim Kardashian! I loved its simplicity, with its palette of white, cream and beige.’ Buy the key pieces For similar sofa, try the Cuddlemuffin Modular, £4,040, Loaf. Gold mirrored nesting tables, £159.99; find a similar rug, from £69.99, both Zara Home
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Welcome to my home interior designer and Jorje is an architect.
the property A Forties two-bedroom, semi-detached fisherman’s cottage in Sopot, Poland. Asia Real-Studzinska lives here with her husband, Jorje, and their children, Rose, seven, and Leo, five. Asia is an
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sia and her husband Jorje moved into the house five years ago, when their daughter, Rose, was two, and baby Leo was just one week old. ‘We didn’t have a lot of money left from the purchase and we also had a young family,’ Asia says, ‘so we’ve had to renovate the property gradually – we bought a lot of white paint at first!’ The property had already been extended in 1990, but the upper floors were never connected and are accessed via different staircases. The couple decided not to fix this, but instead saw the benefit of having the kids’ rooms on one side of the house and their own on the other: ‘It gives us privacy and calm,’ says Asia. They did, however, knock down a wall to open up the ground floor (you can see the joist between the living and dining areas). The rest of their small budget went on repairing or replacing the essentials, including re-plastering walls and laying pale pine flooring throughout. Next on the list is the electrics: ‘I was more interested in sorting out the decor than the electrics and they’re a nightmare!’ she says. ‘When I turn on the stove, the TV goes off! I’ll need to get them fixed then redecorate.’ Other ideas will have to wait, too, like installing larger windows to create a better connection with the garden. Asia also plans to move the bathroom to a larger room, but meanwhile she’s used a few tricks to revamp the space. ‘We put down new lino flooring, repainted the fitted cabinets and painted over the tiles,’ she says. Asia has her own interior design business, so you’d expect her to take the lead when it comes to decorating. ‘Actually, my work impacts my home in an unexpected way. I look at colour, pattern and trends all day, so when I’m in my own space I want to rest my eyes and my mind,’ she admits. Find out more about Asia’s interior design work at studioloko.pl.
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simple aBstract A design like this can work in any neutral room
Dining/living room ‘I wanted an on-trend marble dining table, but my husband said “Why? We live in a cold country, it will be freezing to the touch!”. He was right – the wooden table is more comfortable and suits our lifestyle better.’ Buy the key pieces For a similar table, try the live edge dining table, from £1,300, Crescent Fifty One. Wishbone-style chairs, £145 each, Only Home
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Box shelves For a less top-heavy look in a busy, open-plan space
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Ideal Home
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Contemporary chandelier ‘A decor can be really simple, but with a statement light it looks like it’s been interior designed,’ says Asia
Kitchen-diner ‘We’ve used a palette of warm neutrals as our go-to colours for walls, furniture and flooring throughout the house,’ says Asia. ‘They’re not fashionable shades, but I think they’ll look good for years.’ Buy the key pieces Tracey DNA chandelier, £940, Vinterior
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painted joist Visually separates the dining and seating areas
Dining area ‘As the house is mainly white, I change the look with accessories. Last year it was greenery and plants; this year it’s mustard tones in the tableware and soft furnishings,’ says Asia. Buy the key pieces Tableware, for similar, try Datia, from £14.95 for a plate, Nkuku
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Living room sill ‘Having greenery on the windowsill connects with the garden and it’s cute to have a mix of big and small plants,’ says Asia. Having bags rather than pots gives a more relaxed feel. Buy the key pieces Plant bags, for similar, try round paper plant pot, £8, Lisa Angel. For similar vases, try Foundation vases, from £12, West Elm
leather taBs Update simple, flat-front cabinets
Kitchen and hallway Adjustable wall lamps give directional light above the sofa for reading or working
‘The joist between the kitchendiner and living room/hallway had been boxed in, but we took off the cladding and painted it black. It gives us more ceiling height and I like the industrial
feel it creates,’ Asia says. She also painted the orangey-pine staircase to match the joist. Buy the key pieces For similar base unit, try Metod, £23; with an Ekestad door, from £46, both Ikea
As it’s an open-plan space, “ the corner sofa helps to define the seating area and creates a room-within-a-room feel. Next time, I’m going to buy an even bigger one!
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supersize pendant In an airy weave, it doesn’t overwhelm a small room
A seagull-print paper makes a fresh feature wall
Bathroom
Main bedroom Rattan pieces and heavily textured bedding gives this space modern rustic style and an inviting, cosy feel. Asia has used the same soft colours upstairs that she chose for the downstairs living spaces.
Buy the key pieces For a similar headboard, try the Delaktig headboard, £110; Sinnerlig pendant, £40, both Ikea. For a similar bedside table, try St Mawes stool, £95, Garden Trading. Scion Melinki Flight wallpaper, £38.50 a roll, Fashion Interiors
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A curvy, vintage-look basin mixer tap adds character and a decorative detail to the pared-back, monochrome family bathroom. Buy the key pieces The brass vintage-style monobloc tap, £80.99, Homary is similar. For a similar mirror, try Arles, £129, Made.com. Bathroom Origins wall/mirror light, £75, Drench is similar
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Summerhouse ‘I actually won this in a competition and put it in the sunniest spot in the garden. When the kids grow out of it, I’ll reclaim the space and put in sofas and a firepit,’ Asia says. Buy the key pieces For similar, try the Honeypot Poppy apex wooden playhouse, £299.99, Waltons
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Make it work for you AsiA’s style: SumptuouS Simplicity
Natural textures and an injection of mustard-gold brings a warming, relaxed atmosphere to a neutral backdrop
glAm glAss Eichholtz Marquis vase, £80, Sweetpea & Willow
plush tOuch curry velvet cushion, £55, Design Vintage
shAre the light Ogilvy double swing arm wall light, £89, Made.com
big sOftie large velour cushion, £12, matalan
industriAl ActiOn Baxter sawn teak dining table, £1,351.50, Lombok
bAck tO bAsics Natural chunky jute rug, £59, Dunelm deep curve Hilda chair, £215.50, Maisons du Monde
luxe lOunger Mags modular sofa, £2,869, Nest
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On reflectiOn Bloomingville brown glass vase, £41, Connox
live edge Jagger dining table, £799, Furniture Village
WOven WOnder Fusion rug in Oyster, £265, Amara
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dOuble glOW Club wall light, £225, Arbol House
icOnic shApe Stockholm chair, £120, Ikea
fAmily sized Zania sofa in Stone, £1,799, DFS
real home Stay in complete luxury at the five-star Sofitel Grand Sopot, right on the beachfront
Stroll through the streets admiring the pretty Polish architecture
Arrive at this idyllic location by land, air or sea
Love the location SOPOT, THE BALTIC SEA, POLAND
FeAture Ruth CoRbett PHotoGrAPHS AlAmy
Known as Poland’s Riviera, Asia’s home town is teeming with lively bars, health spas and gorgeous sandy beaches HOw TO geT THere Fly to Gdansk – 15 minutes away by train – with Ryanair from all around the UK, from just £50 return. THe lOcal area Part of Poland’s famous Tricity area, this spa town is full of beautifully restored architecture. Gdynia and Gdansk are within easy reach, too. wHaT TO See and dO Amble down the longest wooden pier in Europe or take a walk along the pretty coastal path. By night, beach bars become music venues with live jazz and dancing.
Plan your trip for the summertime to enjoy the sandy shore
wHere TO STay Hotel Bayjonn (bayjonnhotel.pl) sits in the heart of Sopot’s main strip, just a short walk from the beach. Double rooms from £50 a night. JUne 2019
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Join us FOr IdeAL HOme HOuse TOurs Your exclusive chance to peek through the keyholes of some of north London’s most stylish homes
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e are delighted to announce the launch of Ideal Home House Tours, the event that gives you the chance to step into the pages of Ideal Home. Whether you’re looking for inspiration for a project, or just love nosing around other people’s homes, you’ll have a great day out. The Ideal Home House Tours will take place over two days – Thursday 4 and Friday 5 July 2019 – and will give you exclusive access to six beautiful north London homes, hand-picked by the Ideal Home team. Inside the houses you’ll be able to explore at your leisure,
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picking up plenty of inspiration and insider secrets, while meeting some of the design talent behind them. Ideal Home House Tours is tailored specifically to keep travel between the properties as simple as possible (most of the houses are within walking distance of each other). After booking your ticket, you’ll receive information including a transport guide to and from the area and an overview of the day’s event. On arrival, you’ll be given details of each property, along with style tips. Tickets for Ideal Home House Tours are limited and in high demand, so book your place now!
house tours
PHoTogrAPHs ti-mediacontent.com; kate watson-smyth; June cadogan
Take a look around six stunning houses, which are packed with ideas to steal for your own home
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Join us to explore some of our favourite homes – full of great ideas to inspire you vanessa richmond , editor
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Terms & CondiTions Tickets are limited and non-refundable. Apologies, but there is no wheelchair access. Transport will not be provided. All participants must be 18 or over. No children or pets allowed.
2019 house tours ● Thursday 4 and Friday 5 July, from
10am-4pm. includes access to six homes. ● Takes place in north London. A map of the self-guided tour will be available upon arrival at the event. ● early bird tickets cost £39 per person, for a limited time only. ● Book at idealHome.co.uk/HouseTours2019
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The new way To do
Coastal style
Blend classic coastal with rustic country textures and laid-back boho details to give this perennial favourite a refresh
Add pattern with global prints Switch classic nautical stripes for tie-dye, batik and block printed tile cushions in bold, indigo blue. where to buy Coast 3 seater sofa in Denim, £999, DFS. The Pandora pouffe, £180, French Connection Home and cushions, £44.50, from a selection at Bohzaar are similar
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Style & Decor take it to the floor Rustic planks are the usual coastal-style choice, so smarten it up with traditional patterned tiles instead. Havana White Herald £49.49sq m, Gemini Tiles
Add a grass motif Look for pretty grasses prints or use the real thing in a vase as a colour-neutral alternative to flowers. where to buy Farmhouse bench, £159.99 for two; Farmhouse table, £249; Coastal reed shade, £12; check throw, £16; hi ball glasses, £8 for four, all Argos Home
waTery Glaze Blue haze mug, £14, Denby
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Work taupes and greys into a white and blue colour scheme to blur the edges and give it a softer look
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michela colliNg, STyle edITor
naTural Treasure Shell pot, £75, Ferm Living
Top wiTh Tassels Kasbah textured throw, £39.99, Very
Go wiTh The Grain Feliz sideboard, £995, Habitat
work a boho vibe Rattan pieces channel a more far-flung sense of coastal style. Stool, £35; basket, £9; throw, £28, all Tankvard range, Ikea
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gIvE TabLEwarE aN arTISaN TwIST Watery glazes and freestyle brushwork give tableware a hand-finished feel. Starfish dish, £18; Shore plate, £10; harbour pasta bowl, £36 for four, all John lewis & Partners
Introduce an industrial edge Retro-style rattan chairs are everywhere right now, but these black metal rockers give this one a whole new look. whErE TO buY Zanzibar chair by Charles Bentley, £130; Nautical Lobster tassel cushion, £12, both Next Home
INcLudE SOmE caNE Use a hurricane lantern as a vase. cane glass vase, from £45, French connection home
Global print Pondicherry cushion, £23.95, Grand Illusions
weave reworked Woven vase, £28, Next Home
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Look for modern country classics An outdoor dining set that looks at home both inside and out is an alfresco dream. Simple, clean lines give driftwood-look wood and woven rattan smart style. whErE TO buY Garden six-seat dining table, £499; bench, £220; woven dining chairs, £260 for two, all Croft Collection Burford range, John Lewis & Partners
STack pLaNTS Crackle and marble glazes give an instant weather-beaten patina to indoor pots. Pots, from £8, garden Trading
STYLIST’S NOTE
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Swap painted wood for raw wood grains to channel a wilder, more weather-beaten take on coastal style
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STYLE EdITOr, Michela colling
drift away Wooden frame, £10, Sainsbury’s Home
Shoreline find White resin coral tea light holder, £6, The Contemporary Home
relaxed Stripe Stripe double duvet set, £69.99, H&M Home
induStrial elementS Wooden slats floor lamp, £200, French Connection Home
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Go deep with dark, inky blue Bedlinen with a striking cross-hatch design in dark-as-night blue adds drama when combined with pale walls and floors. whERE To bUy Metal side table, £79; Ikat print and pom-pom double bedding sets, £39.50 each; Plait rug, from £219, all Marks & Spencer
UPDATE ART Swap cliché beach prints for an abstract seascape. Ocean Abstract canvas, £195, Cox & Cox
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Pick UP ThE ‘nEw’ bAskET Try a jute and yarn striped mix as a modern update on rustic woven seagrass and hyacinth.
Natural treasures Fossil objet, £16, Sainsbury’s Home
Cool shades Chunky knitted throw, £85, Amara
Knitted striped jute baskets, £40 each, Amara
laid baCk Pryia cocoon bean bag, £149, Made.com
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Should shoes be left at the front door? Is it good manners to remove your shoes in other people’s homes and to ask guests to do so in yours? Two proud homeowners take the floor…
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Kate Simon, 54, lives in a three-bedroom terraced townhouse in east London with her husband, Dean, and their son, Quincy, 19. She is a travel writer. ‘When I was younger, I thought people who expected me to take my shoes off in their homes were a bit fussy and posh. But that changed when Quincy was born. Dean and I didn’t want him crawling around on a dirty floor, so we introduced a “shoes-off” rule that’s stuck. Most visitors take off their shoes as soon as they step through our door, but occasionally we have to ask. We have wood floors everywhere, except the stairs, and our living room is on the first floor. Guests sometimes get as far as the stairs in their shoes, but the carpet tends to stop them in their tracks. Even when we have a party, the rule stands. We had 60 guests at Christmas – there was a huge pile of shoes by the door. At the end of the night, one of our friends realised his shoes were missing, but he preferred the pair that had been left behind! When we sold our last house, we asked the estate agent to ensure shoes were removed. But the first people who came to view it left theirs on – and promptly trod dog mess along the hallway. The agent was mortified, and had a real job getting rid of the smell. That’s what can happen if people wander in with their shoes on. It is simply good manners to leave them at the door.’
Rosie Mullender, 41, lives with her boyfriend, Don, in a one-bedroom flat in Walthamstow, east London. She is a writer. ‘I would never expect guests to take off their shoes. Homes are to be lived in. Our flat is very clean, and Don in particular can be quite pernickety, but expecting visitors to pad around barefoot or in socks would be a step too far. It seems so undignified. We just assume people will wipe their feet before they come in. That’s what the doormat’s there for, after all. Just don’t put your dirty shoes on my sofa! Of course, I respect other people’s rules when I go to their homes. If a friend wants me to remove my shoes, then I do. But I hate walking around in socks or tights in winter. My feet get cold and I don’t feel properly dressed. In summer, I normally wear ballet pumps. The prospect of taking them off is even worse. We once went to a property viewing and were asked to take off our shoes before the estate agent would let us in. I was wearing pumps with no socks, and no way was I going to get my feet covered in dirt walking around a stranger’s home. We left without seeing it. I wonder if the “shoes off” brigade ever have parties. Surely the rule would become unenforceable if you have lots of guests coming and going? If you insist that people go barefoot in your home, you should be certain that your floor is immaculately clean. Why should I get your dust and dirt on the soles of my feet? I think that if you’re going to ask everyone to remove their shoes, you should be prepared to provide them with clean and comfortable hotelstyle slippers!’
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Outdoor room The back garden was a patch of churned-up lawn until garden designer Barbara Samitier turned it into a series of lushly planted spaces linked by paths. ‘It’s transformed how we live,’ says Julia. ‘We sit out here all the time.’ Buy the key pieces Original 1227 giant outdoor lamp, £3,100, Clippings
‘Our style tells our family’s story’ Over the years, Julia and Paul Thompson’s home has evolved, with a mix of new, vintage and holiday finds that create a unique, eclectic look – inside and out
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Welcome to my home works in TV, and their son Frank, 11.
THE PROPERTY A three-bedroom Georgian townhouse in south London.
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he Thompson family have lived in this house for 10 years, but transforming it has been a slow-burn process rather than a rush-in-andrip-out project. ‘When we first moved in, our son Frank was a baby,’ says Julia, ‘so we settled into living here and took our time choosing what to do. ‘Then, three years ago, we bit the bullet and reworked the house’s layout. We hired Robert Dye Associates to create a double-height extension at the back that added an office and a large, redesigned kitchen-diner at the garden level. A set of rooflights and subtle vertical openings between the levels allow a free flow of light, so the two floors feel joined up.’ Previously, an Eighties-style conservatory had occupied the rear of the house. ‘It wasn’t an inviting space,’ says Julia. ‘It was damp, cold and we avoided it, which in turn had made us less inclined to use the garden.’ Once the extension was completed, however, the couple had the garden landscaped. Inside, Julia and Paul have created a unique, eclectic look. ‘I’m drawn to objects with a past,’ says Julia, who has plenty of tales to tell about her vintage finds – such as the orange Seventies swivel chairs she haggled over in Provence and the amber glassware she rummaged for in Amsterdam’s flea markets. ‘The beauty of using vintage items is that it stirs you into being creative, as you’ve immediately got to give them a different character by adding your own twist.’ Choosing artwork has been a joint venture. ‘We’ve bought all the photography and artwork together,’ says Julia. ‘We look for pieces that capture a moment or mood – and make us look twice. I love the way that a poster can sum up the glamour of a previous era. Things like that tell a story, and who can resist that?’
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Cocooning colour In the sitting room, dark grey walls make a great backdrop for touches of bright colour, metallic pieces and decorative finds from the couple’s travels. ‘The idea of living in a white box furnished only with modern pieces makes my heart sink,’ says Julia. ‘I prefer pieces with a bit of soul.’ BuY THE kEY PIEcES Walls painted in Madison Grey emulsion, £38 for 2.5L, Abigail Ahern
This dark-painted space “ makes a great cinema room. We’re movie lovers and it’s a snug and comfortable place to spread out and watch
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Sleek lines The kitchen sits between the family room and the dining area in a long, open-plan space. ‘The neutral shade of the cabinetry softens the stainless-steel surfaces and polished concrete. It’s a hard-working kitchen with plenty of storage – important with open-plan living,’ says Julia. Buy the key pieces A similar kitchen costs around £25,000, Dan Clark Furniture. The Brooklyn pendant is similar, £69, Industville
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supersize pendants Visually define the dining zone in the open-plan space
Cane furniture gives this room a Seventies vibe
Retro-modern mix Retro treasures meet national treasures – from Alec Guinness to Jarvis Cocker – in the family room. Buy the key pieces Similar Borge Mogensen 2213 sofa, £2,950, The Modern Warehouse. Try the Orson carver chair in Cashmere Orange 29, £75, Blue Suntree. The Ladykillers original vintage film poster, £2,950, Simon Dwyer
Open-air dining The sliding doors mean the dining space can be opened up to the patio beyond. Lush house plants echo the green of the garden. ‘I’ve always loved foliage,’ says Julia.
Buy the key pieces Try The French House for a similar vintage oak farmhouse table, £1,800. Industrial leather dining chairs, £140 each, Rockett St George. Smithfield pendant by Jasper Morrison for Flos, £655, Made In Design
Some people assume that “ vintage style equals fusty and dusty. There’s a difference, though, between living in a granny-style house, and having pieces with a history
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frameless screen Keeps a walk-in shower looking contemporary and open
a Cox & Cox shelf unit provides slim bathroom storage
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Statement bed The couple chose a simple but luxuriously upholstered bed as the hero piece in their white-painted bedroom. Vintage metal pieces and textured cushions give the room character. buy the key pieces Try the West Elm Andes Deco double bed, £999, John Lewis & Partners. The industrial metal side cabinet is a match, £110, The Farthing
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This is Julia’s favourite spot to relax at the end of a long day. ‘The bath came with the house, but we added a shower. Plants help to soften all the hard lines and surfaces in here.’ buy the key pieces Mosaic Del Sur 10255 floor tiles, £93.60sq m, Mosaic Factory. The Solus bath is similar, from £1,639, The Albion Bath Company
black door gives whitepainted spaces definition
Landing gallery Steve McQueen casts an approving eye over the family bathroom, while Julia’s collection of amber apothecary bottles adds colour to the monochrome space. buy the key pieces Similar XL Bullitt poster, £60, King & McGaw. Door painted in Railings estate eggshell, £62 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Dark brown mirror with deep shelf, £145, Rockett St George
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Make it work for you Julia’s style: LUXE ECLECTIC
Sumptuous sink-into velvets and glam gold accessories set against dark moody walls create this dramatic living space WOW Walls Sunburst gold mirror, £178, Audenza
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CleaR WiNNeR Brass table lamp, £155.95, House Doctor range, Hurn & Hurn
GlaM Glass Temple table light, £99, Made.com
PeRFeCt PeRCH Sofia 2 seat sofa bed in Plush Mallard velvet, £1,099, Made.com
taKe a seat Iggy 2.5 seat sofa in Neptune smart velvet, £1,940, Sofa.com
NuMBeRs GaMe 1970 cushion, £180, Bella Freud range, Amara
GOOD yeaR Personalised year cushion, £28, Notonthehighstreet.com
FlOOR FilleR Calandre rug, from £59.99, Ideal Home range, Very
BeRBeR Beauty Atlas Berber rug, £250, John Lewis & Partners
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aDD Glitz Starburst round mirror, £47.50, The Farthing
MetalliC MOMeNt Glosida round side table, £599, Out There Interiors
ORNate OFFeRiNG Antique gold side table, £124.95, Melody Maison
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Simple but sophisticated Mixing contemporary furniture with airy greens, blues and greys creates a soft, easy-going style
Oslo wing chair, £339, Graham and Green. Izu throw, £125, Also Home. Rustic linen cushion, £15.99, LinenMe. Cosmo side table, £129, West Elm. Chevron glass bottle vase, £12.50, The Contemporary Home. White circles vase, £15; white porcelain mug, £7, both Design Vintage. Teal chenille rug, from £65, Weaver Green. Shop this feature with
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sTyle & decoR This page Besta/Valviken storage system, £195, Ikea. Honesty boxed canvas, £30, Dunelm. Margaret Howell edition Type 75 desk lamp, £160, Anglepoise. Storage boxes, £85 for set of four; Tutenvasen mint vase, £47, all Amara. Geometric vase, £50 for set of two, Cox & Cox. Smile face planter, £20, Black Dog Pottery. Woven round rug, £89, is similar, Amara. Shop this feature with
Tonal aRT Repeat the colours around the room for a mix that works
Stylist’s Note A hero piece in rich teal adds a deeper note, to give weight and definition in a palette of lighter tones
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All in the mix Surrounding simple, contemporary dining furniture with rustic linen cushions, basketware, textural rugs and artisan tableware makes a room that’s modern but full of character
painTed Table Upgrades a basic buy into a statement piece
This page Bjursta dining table, £150, Ikea; painted in Marram eggshell, £57.60 for 2.5L, Fired Earth. Jerry dining chairs, £85 each, Habitat. Teal chenille rug, from £65, Weaver Green. on Table Hammershoi ridged vase, £65, Heal’s. Serving bowl, £50, Graham and Green. Grey concrete tray, £32, Room 356. Mint geometric candleholder, £25, A New Tribe. Mint napkin, £5.99, LinenMe. Confetti napkin, £11; French linen napkin (in
basket), £8, both Nisi. Ceramic coffee dripper, £31.02, R Heasman Ceramics at Etsy, is similar. oval filter teapot, £29.95, London Pottery. Bird patterned coffee cup, £7.50, Car & Kitchen. ReSpiin small basket, £5.95, Babipur, is a match. on bench Dove grey oxford striped cushion, £30, Weaver Green. Perth cushion, £45, Ian Mankin. on windowsill Geometric vase, £50 for two, Cox & Cox. Shop this feature with
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Stylist’s Note A chunky concrete tray gives a simple grouping of objects a contemporary twist
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This page diamond pot, £8.95, graham and green, is similar. concrete tray, £32, room 356. French stripe napkin, £8; confetti napkin, £11, both nisi. mint geometric candle holder, £25, a new tribe. blue bud vase, £18, a Quiet life ceramics at etsy, is a match. bird patterned coffee cup, £7.50, car & kitchen. shop this feature with
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Modern mint For fans of white walls, the transition to soft mint isn’t too much of a stretch (we promise). This gentle green is calming in a bedroom and has a bright and uplifting mood in morning light that white lacks
hanging lighT Saves space on the bedside table
This page Walls painted in botanical extract matt emulsion, £14.50 for 2.5l, crown. mini geo rug, £90, next home. harmony bed frame, from £449, ideal home range, very. penn bedside table, £179, made.com. Plants & Flowers print, £40, ruth allen at madebyhandonline.com. bead pendant, £45.35, homary. belly basket, from £29, olli ella. shop this feature with
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furnishings in sumptuous velvets and soft weaves, while natural materials like woven jute, raffia and bamboo give this look a rustic edge.
TrAnquiL SpAcE Summer is all about relaxed living, so choose furniture that sets the right mood both indoors and out. Next’s Amsterdam table makes a great mix-and-match piece. Made from solid acacia with industrial-style metal detailing, each table is unique and will age beautifully over time. If it’s the ultimate chill out space you’re after, the Bali garden sofa and chairs in weathered wood and woven rope will transform any garden (try the Pincode, right, to check it out). Complete the look with lush palms and succulents, potted cacti and hanging planters that will transport you straight back to your favourite holiday spot, all from the comfort of your own home.
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Promotional feature uniQue PieCe Take a mix-and-match approach with this rustic dining table teamed with chairs in a rich terracotta. Amsterdam table, £650; Zola dining chairs, £200 for two; macramé easy-fit shade, £70; Samira easyfit shade, £75, all Next
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‘We didn’t let kids cramp our style’ Sofie and Rob Hepworth remodelled a rundown semi with their children in mind, but were determined not to let the practicalities of family life compromise their design choices
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Calm colours ‘As well as a sagging ceiling and rotten window frames, the existing living room had dated yellow walls, green carpets and red curtains. We wanted this space to become more of an adult zone, so I chose a calming colour palette and lots of soft touches to make it a relaxing and comfortable space,’ says Sofie. BUY THE KEY PIECES Dillon corner sofa, from £1,732, Sofa Workshop. Her Ladyship print, from €81, Lola Donoghue
PaSTEl aBSTraCT Inspired the colour mix for the room’s decorating scheme
Stylist’s Note ‘Mixing cushions in different colours and textures brings Sofie’s simple, square-lined grey sofa to life’ Nicky Phillips, Decorating Editor
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Welcome to my home The properTy A five-bedroom Edwardian semi in northeast London.
The value Bought for £760,000 in 2014; now worth around £1,150,000.
Sofie Hepworth, a business owner, lives here with her husband Rob, a chartered surveyor, and their sons, Teddy, three, and one-year-old Reggie.
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hen career opportunities drew Sofie and Rob from Sheffield to London in 2014, they went on the hunt for a house big enough for their family to grow into. ‘We wanted something we could add value to by extending,’ says Sofie. ‘We had only ever lived in period properties, so liked the look of this red-brick house, close to the high street, even though it was in a state of total disrepair and hadn’t been updated for 40 years. But, its period features and character were too good to pass up. There were going to be no easy fixes: every room had to be taken back to the brick, rewired, replastered and have new windows fitted. We did a loft conversion first, mainly because of the hole in the roof, and this gained us an extra bedroom, en suite and dressing room. Once we had saved up enough, we started work on a kitchen extension, too. We lived on site during the eight months of work, with a camping stove in the living room and a sink in the garden for washing up. The dust got everywhere and we didn’t have anywhere to retreat to for peace and quiet. Not easy with a baby! When it was finished, a huge weight was lifted and the whole house felt different. I remember seeing Teddy drive his ride-on car around the kitchen island and thinking it was all worth it. Hosting Christmas in the new kitchen was a special moment! Renovating on such a large scale taught us how to handle big projects and we discovered more about our personal style, too. We still have some work to do on the garden, but the house really suits life with the boys and we’ve given an old property a new lease of life. I really enjoy running my luxury nursing chairs business from here (babygrey.co.uk) and sharing my interiors ideas on Instagram @threeboysandapinkbath.’
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Alcove displays colour on The ceiling Has a cocooning feel in a highceilinged room
‘We decided to have shelves built into the alcoves to make the most of the otherwise wasted space,’ says Sofie. ‘Painting them in the same colour as the walls helps them to blend in, as if they’re an architectural feature.’ Buy The Key pieces Walls painted in Pavilion Gray estate emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Velvet rocker, £499, Baby Grey
Stylist’s Note ‘Painting the dark wood fire surround white has given Sofie the freedom to use any colours in the room’ Nicky Phillips, Decorating Editor
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fIrEPlaCE nooK With a fitted cabinet, it now functions as a hot drinks station
Full height cabinetry The cooking area is fairly compact, but the couple have made the most of the space with floor-to-ceiling storage. ‘We moved the kitchen into what was a second reception room,’ says Sofie. ‘I knew I wanted the island unit to face out onto the garden, so that dictated how the rest of the kitchen was laid out.’
BUY THE KEY PIECES Bespoke shaker 95 kitchen in Dove Grey, from £15,000, CKL Kitchens. Milo bar stools in Smoke, £79 each, John Lewis & Partners. Miniature bell copper and matte white pendant lights, £120 each, Rockett St George. Alveus Leo copper kitchen mixer tap, £242.76, Olif. Oak Hampstead white extra-wide flooring, from £120sq m, Ecora
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Plant power ‘I love using foliage, especially in rooms that look onto the garden. I’ve used fresh and fake greenery in the dining area to stop it feeling stark and continued the theme with palm leaf artwork.’ BUY THE KEY PIECES Similar plants, from £3 each, Ikea. Palm Tree Leaves Close Up poster, from £7.95 unframed, Desenio, would work here
CEramIC TaBlE ToP Scratch and heatproof for long-term good looks
Stylist’s Note ‘In a white dining space, have fun with colourful tableware like Sofie’s – it’ll pop out prettily’ Michela Colling, Style Editor
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Statement sofa The showpiece dark-green velvet modular sofa stands out in the neutral, openplan space and defines the casual seating and play area adjoining the kitchen.
BUY THE KEY PIECES Scott four-seater sofa in Grass Cotton Velvet, £1,799, Made. com. Brooklyn pendant, £69, Industville. Try velvet cushion cover, £6.99, H&M Home
Copper details add polish to the white and grey kitchen
‘The separating wall breaks up the big, white space and the built-in shelves are so useful’
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Stylist’s Note ‘A digital photo mural looks stunning if you have a big expanse of wall to really show off the design’ Ruth Corbett, Houses Editor
PlaY PlaTform Perfect for built-in toy storage and as a dedicated space for playing trains!
Forest wall mural ‘I wanted the family room to have a fun feature and to feel connected to the garden outside the picture window, which this wall mural certainly achieves,’ says Sofie. BUY THE KEY PIECES Factory window wall mural, £33sq m, Rebel Walls. Artificial bamboo plant, £100, Next Home. Eden mustard cushion, £12, Cushoo. Similar wooden train set, £30, John Lewis & Partners
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Stylist’s Note ‘White rooms need lots of texture to avoid looking bland, so Sofie’s wood and wool elements are ideal’ Michela Colling, Style Editor
BUlB ClUSTErS Give this country look a modern update
Plank headboard ‘The loft extension is used as the guest bedroom. We spent a fair amount on glazing, so it’s really light and airy. I kept the look neutral to maximise its calm feeling and Rob built a headboard from reclaimed boards for a rustic vibe.’ BUY THE KEY PIECES The Sailor mango wood timber headboard, £344, Maisons du Monde, has a similar style to this
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We were so lucky that “ the previous owner hadn’t ripped out the fireplaces and coving, which we’ve tried to highlight
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Foliage adds a splash of natural colour to the white guest bedroom
‘The egg chair was positioned to look out at the views over the rooftops’
CUrTaIn CanoPY Blocks light and adds a little magic
Wallpapered ceiling Sofie has treated the ceiling in Reggie’s room as a fifth wall: ‘I wanted to have some fun with the boys’ rooms and as Reggie’s is small, I decided to keep the walls white and add colour to the ceiling instead with a quirky cactus-print wallpaper.’
BUY THE KEY PIECES Newroom Design flower wallpaper in Floral Green Cacti Leaves, £43.65 a roll, Amazon. Sebra Juno cot bed in white, £699, Scandiborn. Numero 74 bed canopy, £94, Smallable. Nelli rocker, from £625, Baby Grey. Personalised cactus toy sack, £15.50, The Paper Party Company at Etsy
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the pink chest is an upcycled eBay buy
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BEDSIDE SHELvES a simple solution where space is too tight for tables
Immersive colour ‘When we moved in, the main bedroom had red floral wallpaper on every wall and needed to be stripped right back. I chose a dark green paint as the base colour, as I wanted this space to feel sumptuous.’ BUY THE KEY PIECES Walls painted in Mid Azure Green absolute emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Little Greene. Blue heron print, £89, Graham and Green
Well-dressed bed A mix of plain and patterned bed linen gives the bed a layered look. ‘The pink velvet headboard and brass details provide the luxurious finish I was after,’ says Sofie. BUY THE KEY PIECES Trixabelle modern upholstered double bed in Rose mohair velvet, £1,744, Love Your Home
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Pink-painted bath ‘I wanted the room to be in keeping with the property’s age, so chose wall panelling and a claw-footed bath, but to make it more fun, I picked patterned floor tiles and painted the bath.’ BUY THE KEY PIECES Bath painted in Dorchester Pink, from £45 for 2.5L, Little Greene. Tulum III tiles, £160.20sq m, Cement Tile Shop
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BRASS TAPS Warmer and softer in tone than shiny chrome
Stylist’s Note ‘With bright white walls, the deep blue woodwork doesn’t overwhelm this small bathroom’ nicky Phillips, Decorating editor
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HELP YOUR houseplant FEEL AT HOME
Your houseplant’s natural home is a tropical one, but with the Westland Houseplant care range, you can recreate those conditions on your own windowsill. Full of the nutrients they need to flourish, our products promote healthy growth, greener leaves and outstanding results. Making it the natural choice for a beautiful looking home. Find your nearest stockist at gardenhealth.com
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Make it work for you SOfiE’S STYlE: Soothing paStelS
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Cool greys and sugary shades combine with touches of copper for a contemporary scheme
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On-trend pieces at great, low prices
DEcO iNfluENcE Orion glass and brass pole ceiling light, £337, Artisanti
TRaNquil ShORES Turquoise Waters art print, from £7.95, Abstract House
pREciOuS METal Copper angled floor lamp, £190, The French Bedroom Company
ExTRa SEaTiNG Senio circular stool in pink, £99.99, My Furniture
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Racka curtain pole combination
Hanging plant rail Ikea’s simple curtain pole comes in black, white or grey and can be easily used to create a wall display of plants.
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Hairpin-leg console Double-stack shelf units and attach metal legs (you can buy them online) for oneof-a-kind, spaceefficient storage.
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Basket lampshade Remove the handles and spray it black, add a bulb and cord – and you’ve got a designer-look lampshade.
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Osternas leather handles
Memo roll Fix two leather cabinet handles to the wall and slip in a wooden dowel to make a stylish holder for kitchen paper, foil or your weekly menu.
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Walls painted in Grey Steel 2 eggshell, £36 for 2.5L, Dulux. ON pOLE (from left) Small hemp storage basket, £30, Posh Totty. Trailing cactus in pot, £38.50, Wyld Home. Modern macramé hanging planter, £15, Rachel Rogers Shop at Etsy. Flora large hanging succulent, £148, Design Vintage. Pink macramé hanging basket, £15, Debenhams. Faux trailing succulent, £35, Design Vintage. Modern crochet hanging planter, £26, Rachel Rogers Shop at Etsy. Faux string of pearls, £45, Design Vintage. ON LEDGE (from left) Textured basket, £29.99, Zara Home. Dypsis Lutescens potted plant, £20, Ikea. Almira handwoven natural seagrass platter, £12, Debenhams. Large cane glass vase, £55, French Connection Home. Rustica bottle vase, £19.50, Wyld Home. Faux palm leaf, £12.50, Nordic House. Colour fade plant pot, from £14, Forest & Co. Hanging faux succulent, £46, Wyld Home. Sofa details, below right.
Walls painted in Grey Steel 4 matt emulsion, £20 for 2.5L, Dulux. Ekby Alex shelves with drawers, £25 each, Ikea. Black hairpin legs, H71cm, £62 for four, Wicked Hairpins. Chalkboard made from MDF Lite, H244xW122cm, £26.29, Travis Perkins; painted in Quick dry matt blackboard paint, £7 for 500ml, Wilko. ON CONSOLE (from left) Faux string of pearls plant, £45, Design Vintage. Middle wire letter rack, £8; succulent in face pot, £6, both George Home. Medium spotted vase, £20, Debenhams. Artificial fern branch, £2.99, Clas Ohlson. ON FLOOR Poppy field runner, £95, French Connection Home. Mendi basket, £39.95, Nkuku. Round basket with handles, £49.99, Zara Home. Diamond coral throw, £45, Layered Lounge.
Walls painted in Grey Steel 2 eggshell, as before. Robert dining table, £306.99; St Helens rattan chairs, £124.99 for two, all Wayfair. Trafik dining chairs, £89 each, Cult Furniture. Sigma rug, L230xW160cm, £180, French Connection Home. Snidad rattan basket, £25, Ikea; painted in Plastikote matt black spray paint, £7.49 for 400ml, The Range. Fabric covered lamp lead, £9.99; E27 globe filament bulb, £5.99, both Clas Ohlson. ON TABLE Rustica bottle vases, £19.50 each, Wyld Home. Jug with black detail, £19.99; black rim tumblers, £5.99 each, both Zara Home. Latha round place mats in pink, £64 for four, Kalinko. Grid print earthenware dinner plates, £7.99 each; side plates, £5.99 each, both Zara Home. Natural frayed linen napkins, £19.95 for two, Nordic House. Radiance cutlery, £35 for a 16 piece set, Debenhams. ON WINDOWSILL Hand painted clay plant pot, £8, Rose & Grey. Matthew Williamson embossed tumbler, £5, Debenhams. Industrial frame, £19.99, Zara Home.
Walls, as before. Ashford shelving unit, £750, Graham and Green. Lance four seater round dining table, £140, Habitat. Volfgang chrome plated/white chairs, £70 each, Ikea; painted in Plastikote gold spray paint, £6.99 for 400ml, The Range. Industriell pendant light, £19, Ikea. Modern macramé hanging planter, £15, Rachel Rogers Shop at Etsy. Flora large hanging succulent, £148, Design Vintage. ON SHELVING UNIT (left to right, from top) Lomviken frame, 30x40cm, £8, Ikea. Terrarium art print, £33.50, Society 6. Scratch pink and blue ceramic bottle vase, £40, Habitat. Matt black vase, £6, George Home. Ravello pot with handles, £20, Garden Trading. Faux trailing plant, £13.50, Wyld Home. Griffin tea light holder, £10, Habitat. Rattan sunburst mirror, £55, Posh Totty. Kiza bread basket, £22, The Basket Room. Tricolour cactus in pot, £42.50, Wyld Home. Karma green objet with handle, £60, Habitat. Jute basket with lid, £26 for two, Debenhams. ON TABLE Maddox grey dinnerware, £120 for a 12 piece set; Fiddle cutlery, £95 for a 16 piece set; Thora pink bottle vase, £50; Inara terracotta serving bowl, £10, all Habitat.
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Walls painted in Grey Steel 2 eggshell, as before. Bekvam birch step stools, £13 each; Fonnes white door, H180xW40cm, £15, all Ikea. MDF Lite, as before. ON FLOOR Eleise large hand knotted wool rug, L240xW170cm, £500, Habitat. Freeda pouffe, £120, French Connection Home. ON UNIT (left to right, from top) Vintage rattan peacock plant stand, £27.37, Fetch and Sow at Etsy, is similar. Large handblown bottle vase, £38, Forest & Co. Almira woven platter, £20, Habitat. Panasonic 32” Smart HDR LED tV, £269, Currys PC World. Tariro medium wall basket, £28, The Basket Room. throw, as before. Ceramic tea light, £6, Debenhams.
Memo roll Walls painted in Grey Steel 4 matt emulsion, £20 for 2.5L, Dulux. Havern wall shelf, L60cm, £9; Osternas leather handles, £15 for two, all Ikea. Wooden dowel, L60xD1.6cm, from £3, eBay. Brown parcel paper, £1 for 6m, The Works. Kitchen scissors, £17, Garden Trading. ON SHELF (from left) Brompton marble canister, £13, Garden Trading. Sintra green side plate, £10, Habitat. Oak string tidy, £13.50, Nordic House. Small chopping board, £21, Yonder. Roman white tapas bowl, £6, Habitat. Ceramic pot, £6, Debenhams. ON WORkTOp Marble chopping board, £28, French Connection Home. Mango chopping board, £30; black and white waffle dishcloth, £30, both Design Vintage.
On the cover... Walls painted in Grey steel 2 eggshell, £36 for 2.5L, Dulux. Hoxton three seater sofa, £949, DFS. Faith stool, £105; Woodstock pouffe, £150, both Amara. ON FLOOR Block print rug, £179.99, Zara Home. Jonah mug, £8; Paxton planter, £50, both Habitat. ON WINDOWSILL Scratch vase, £40; Rodin vase, £25, both Habitat. Tall bottle vase, £25, Debenhams. ON LEDGE Textured basket, as before. Abstract Geometric 13 print, £28.90, Society 6. Cane glass vase, as before. ON SOFA Pom pom blanket, £95; Mali cushion, £55; Berber cushion, £68, all Yonder. Textured cushion, £45, Rose & Grey. ON STOOL Rustica vase, £19.50, Wyld Home.
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‘We turned two houses back into one’ Georgie and Laurence Jones got their dream home in the country by taking on a house of two halves, with two kitchens and two very different styles
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Welcome to my home the property A six-bedroom flint and stone house in Hampshire. The back half was built more than 300 years ago and the façade was built 200 years ago.
Georgie Jones, co-founder of a care agency, lives here with her husband Laurence, a PR consultant, and their three children Maximilian, eight, Siena, six, and baby Barnaby.
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Dining area A consistent, neutral colour palette has helped the house come together. ‘I wanted a light and airy feel throughout,’ says Georgie, ‘but I added a little colour in each space for depth. I wanted it to be modern country in style and not too cluttered.’ buy the key pieces Try Chester grey dining chairs, £125 each, The Cotswold Company
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Garden room This space was originally one of the kitchens. ‘We regularly have friends and family over and after dinner everyone comes into this room. The walls are dark because it gets so much light, it can carry colour.’ buy the key pieces Colca wool rug, £899, West Elm. Orla coffee table, £399, Swoon, is of a similar style
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Kitchen The couple kept the cabinets installed by the previous homeowner, but repainted them, highlighting the island in a darker colour.’ buy the key pieces Units painted in Limestone intelligent eggshell, £64 for 2.5L, Little Greene
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A fire pit warms up the patio on chilly evenings
decorating schemes. ‘I prefer large rooms and lots of light,’ says Georgie. ‘So Annabelle’s team of builders knocked walls through and changed the positions of some of the doors so that the house worked better.’ The family chose to keep the kitchen that was positioned in the heart of the house and gave the cabinets a simple update with a fresh coat of paint. ‘Annabelle designed two of the main rooms – the living room and the garden room. She was brilliant at putting together the colour palettes, finding the perfect furniture and adding texture and interest with soft furnishings,’ says Georgie. ‘She was great to work with and even though I knew the type of look I wanted, she really helped to make the vision a reality.’ The move also proved the perfect excuse to buy new furniture. ‘We were keen to invest in some jUnE 2019
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Siena’s bedroom The upstairs rooms share the same smooth, neutral palette, but in Siena’s room, star wall stickers make an eye-catching feature scattered across one wall. The simple, classic country furniture will work in any decor scheme as Siena grows up. buy the key pieces Star wall stickers, from £5 for 23, Stickerscape, are a match. White single bed, £69.99, Amazon
Family bathroom In the simple bathroom, a wooden towel ladder from Château de Berne Provence adds rustic texture. Georgia accessorised the room with framed prints and textiles from HomeSense. buy the key pieces Robin Wood towel storage ladder, £89, Made.com, has a similar look
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beautiful pieces as the furniture we had brought with us was either from Ikea or inherited. We wanted designs that fitted well with the new spaces and colour schemes and a lot of our old furniture just didn’t work. We also used Nadia Waterfield Fine Art to source some key pieces that added depth to the rooms and helped make the house feel like a proper home.’ ‘As we were starting virtually from scratch, it was important that the house didn’t end up looking like a showhome,’ says Georgie. ‘We wanted to match the practical needs of having young children and a dog, while ensuring a stylish and sophisticated atmosphere throughout our home. We are fortunate enough to have the space to allow certain areas to be focused on the needs of the children – a playroom, for instance – while other spaces can be more formally designed
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Main bedroom Arranging the furniture, furnishings and wall art symmetrically has given Georgie and Laurence’s room a formal, country hotel-inspired look. buy the key pieces Brittany quilt, £210 for a double, The White Company
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Sunny patio A few steps from the kitchen, through the garden room, is this outdoor dining space. The reclaimed wood table has an aged, weathered feel. buy the key pieces York six-chair teak table set, £1,999.93; teak parasol, £249.99, both The Garden Furniture Centre
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for entertaining.’ The family love to have friends and relatives to visit, so the extra space has proved a real bonus. ‘Having room to host is fabulous – whether we’re spending lazy winter Sundays by the fire, putting on an evening of entertainment in our garden room or enjoying long summer lunches in the walled garden – we have the space to do it. Every part of our living area provides a different atmosphere that our friends and family can share with us.’ The house has proved to be a resounding success. ‘We’re really pleased with it. The garden is enclosed and safe, so we’re able to open the doors and just let the kids run out. And it’s much easier having space – we have lots of storage, which is a treat, and there’s even some we don’t use. Things aren’t jammed under the bed anymore like they were in our London house!’
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Complete with built-in pizza oven, the walled garden is another entertaining spot
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GEORGIE’S CHOICE: AN OUTDOOR PIZZA OVEN With a barbecue-beating pizza oven, you can turn out a moreish margherita from the comfort of your back garden TOP TIPS
TRATTORIA TASTE This wood powered oven has two heated stones below for a crispy base, and above to melt toppings. Oven, £525, Städler Made
STATEMENT OVEN This oven is big enough to double as a garden heat source in the evenings. Forno outdoor oven, £999, Morsø
COOKS THREE WAYS This inexpensive but versatile model can be used as a pizza oven, BBQ or smoker. Flame Master 3-in-1 Charcoal Pizza BBQ, £100, Robert Dyas
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RUSTIC TOPPING Made of crack resistant clay, this cooks three pizzas, one at a time. Gardeco Pizzaro dome-shaped pizza oven, £398.99, Wayfair
SMOKEd TOPPINGS A solid and striking oven that switches to a smoker in just a couple of simple steps. Fornetto wood-fired oven and smoker, £899, The Greenhouse People
BALCONY BAKER Ideal for a small garden or balcony, this pint size retro number heats up in just 10 minutes. The Firepod, £399, Firepod
SUPER EFFICIENT Designed to hold heat for longer, so you can cook more pizzas from one firing. Mila 60 on stand, £1,440, UK Outdoor Living
Know your fuels Pizza is traditionally cooked in a wood-fired oven for a smoky flavour. However, some ovens have gas burners to heat up much quicker. Pellet and charcoal burners are other options. Your oven temperature will peak somewhere between 400 and 500°C, and the better an oven maintains its temperature, the more pizzas you can produce from one firing. Note the cooking times A small oven will take between 10 and 20 minutes to heat up (around 10 with gas, and closer to 20 with pellets or charcoal). Larger ovens can take up to an hour. A typical pizza will cook in six minutes, but the smallest gas-powered ovens can do the job in as little as 60 seconds. Treasure the little extras A temperature gauge is handy, as you’ll always know when you’re ready to cook. A few ovens come with a pizza paddle designed to fit the cavity perfectly, though this is an exception rather than the rule. Look out for models with griddles, as then you’ll be able to use your oven as a barbecue.
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It makes sense to choose a simple dining set you’ll love for years, so update your space with a statement light instead. It’ll create a more intimate feel and give dinner guests a talking point!
Urchin ceiling light, £185-195, Tom Raffield range, John Lewis & Partners
Easy style updates
From best buys and clever tricks to mini decor projects… this is our roundup of the simplest, quickest ways to make your home more beautiful now
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HANG pLATES ON THE WALL If you’ve got a collection of pretty or precious single plates, why not display them on your walls with plate hangers?
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House plants can have a tricky time in bathrooms due to the varying moisture levels, so Large ceramic swap in a few faux concrete faux floral pot, £16, ones to get the look Morrisons without the stress.
Paule Marrot patterned plates, from £12 each, Anthropologie
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By now the extra blankets and quilts should all be packed away for winter, so your bed might be looking a little lonely. Choose some new bright bedding to bring some colour and excitement back into the room.
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Update your table setting for a special occasion this summer with some pretty side plates, coloured glassware or shiny new cutlery. Make napkins from fabric off-cuts and display fresh flowers in tea cups, jugs or jam jars to add that final flourish to your table.
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VQ Monty DAB radio and speaker, £99.99, Joules
WAKE Up TO STYLISH SOUNd Pick a radio that’s as pretty as it is practical. Play your fave tunes on this fab design (it’s a Bluetooth speaker too!).
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Irving bookcase, £607; Kennett chair, £1,098, both Anthropologie
Swap a hallway pendant light for this beaded beauty from Very. It oozes a laid-back boho style but still has a touch of glam about it thanks to its layers of beads. It will also create a wonderful pattern on your walls and ceiling once on, as the light will twinkle through the beads.
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Create a focal point in your living room
If there’s no place for built-in storage in your living room, then make a feature of your shelving or sideboard instead. This rattan bookcase is calling out for your keepsakes and trinkets!
RECYCLE GLASS BOTTLES Gather a collection of glass bottles and jam jars and cover two-thirds of the way up with paint. Add a single bloom to each one to create a floral display for a windowsill.
Hollyhock meadow duvet cover, £70 for a double, Joules
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Refresh kitchen cupboard doors by painting the fronts. Remove the doors from the base units, rub over with sandpaper and add a couple of coats of paint (check if your paint requires primer first). Finish with a clear varnish.
Milano contour kitchen in Spearmint, from £3,663, Wren Kitchens.
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a slightly more refined take on the botanical trend, go for leafy greens as a nod to the arts and crafts movement to add plenty of life into a bedroom. Keep bedding fairly simple so there’s no competition.
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Great for resting tired feet after a long day, a floor cushion or pouffe also acts as an extra seat for visiting guests. When not propping up feet, it makes a great home for magazines and remotes.
Justina Blakeney Ara bed, £1,898; Petunia embroidered duvet cover, from £208 for a double, both Anthropologie. Royal Fernery wallpaper in forest green, £195 a roll, Cole & Son range, Wallpaper Direct.
Woven pouffe, £49.99, HomeSense
Zahara three-seat sofa in Flamingo pink leather, £1,399, Sofology
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tidy up your clutter hotspot Napkin holders, like the Tillstallning, £5 from Ikea, also double up as great letter racks. Have one for each family member in the hallway and stop post cluttering up the space.
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Make the most of awkward alcoves in a living room by putting up a few shelves to fill the space. Go for floating shelves for a neat and streamlined look.
Chinese Tree lamp in pink and violet with royal blue flex, £199, Anna Jacobs
Give your bedroom a fresh new look in time for summer with some new statement bedside lamps. This vibrant design from Anna Jacobs features a beautiful cotton shade with a clear glass base and an eye-catchingly coloured flex, which can be matched to the shade. Choose a contrasting colour for a stand-out piece. June 2019
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Plumpton extra large scatter back sofa in Aqua Clean Navy, £1,799; Albany coffee table, £399; Abstract Leaf carved rug, from £219, all Marks & Spencer
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If you’re lacking in space in your living or dining room, hang a shelf high up to display accessories so it’s easy to get past without knocking everything down. Paint the wall above the shelf a contrasting shade for impact.
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Hendrick two seater sofa in London Lagoon by Lucy Tiffney in Dawn, £1,310, Sofa.com
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Layer bedding for a luxe look
Show-Wood double bed frame in Mustard, £699; velvet pouffe in gold, £65, both John Lewis & Partners
To give your bedroom a boutique hotel feel, try layering up bedding and cushions. Swap your duvet for a lighter tog, such as 4.5, so you can get away with a couple of lightweight linen throws in light dusky tones draped over the end of the bed.
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If your walls are fairly neutral but you fancy adding some colour and pattern to your living room, paste some wallpaper or paint the back of your bookcase or display unit.
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Use leftover fabric from curtains, tablecloths or even clothes to make simple cushion covers. An envelope style is the simplest, as you won’t need any zips.
Navy scalloped tiles, £10.80 each, Ripples Bathrooms
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Found your dream tiles but they come with a hefty price tag? Tile an oversized splashback instead of a whole wall for an impressive feature.
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Baltimore breakfast table and two stools, £399, Marks & Spencer
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Great for when you want to kick back and put your feet up, whether in your living room or in the garden, this sweet rattan stool is just the ticket. Its compact design means it can be popped in a corner when not in use, while its rustic design has bags of style.
Make room for brekkie
With its small footprint and space under the table for two stools, even the most bijou of homes has a sunny corner for this breakfast bar. Time for a coffee break!
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Arjun pine and rattan stool, £86.39, Maisons du Monde
DOUBLE UP ON CURTAINS Add a pair of lightweight sheers to your rail so summer rays can shine through, while keeping heavier curtains open to frame your window.
Carter shelving, from £595, Neptune New York velvet chairs, £263.20 each, Connubia by Calligaris range, John Lewis & Partners
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Sort out kids’ storage
Make full use of the space in a kids’ room or playroom in time for the school holidays. Keep the toys for the little ones on lower shelves in baskets so they can help themselves and store any keepsakes up high.
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MAKE A DISPLAY Of CERAMICS
Don’t hide away jugs and vases until you have flowers for them, turn them into a feature instead. Windowsills, mantelpieces and sideboards are all great spots to arrange your collection.
Block stripe jug, £15, Marks & Spencer
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USE THE UNDERSTAIRS SPACE BETTER
The angle of an understairs cupboard can limit its use, but the Any Angle Clothes Rail, from £76, Store, lets you hang coats easily, leaving more space in your hallway.
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Mix up seating
give your dining space a more informal feel by swapping out some of the matching seating for something in a different style and colour. These glam velvet designs take a simple wooden table and bench to a new style level!
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HANg PRINTS fOR A BESPOKE gALLERY WALL The wall running up the stairs is a great spot to create a gallery of prints. Pop framed greetings and postcards at different heights for an eclectic display.
Barrington two- seat sofa in Elda dark brown leather, £1,149, Sofology
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Wheel in a trolley side table
Instead of a side table next to your sofa, try using a tiered trolley or bar cart instead. It will provide far more storage plus it can easily be moved around.
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Rupert two and half seat slip cover sofa in Mercury smart linen, £2,000, Sofa.com. Delft flower noir rug, £2,195, Designers Guild
Lay a round rug
add interest to your living room floor by laying a round rug, creating a centrepiece. go as large as the room will allow, overlapping the sofa on one side and popping a round pouffe in the middle to break up the pattern.
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aDD SOME PIZZaZZ TO a PLaIN SOFa
Choose a few statement cushions to liven up a neutral sofa. Pair with one or two plain but colourful choices to tie the look together.
Tufted pattern cushion, £25, River Island Home
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WOW WITH WINDOW FILM The smart solution to give your bathroom privacy without affecting natural light, window film is easy to apply and can be put up in minutes. Choose one with a subtle pattern for an elegant feel.
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PROTECT a FLOOR WITH a HaRDWEaRINg RUg
Natural wood flooring no doubt looks great, but it’s not always kid or pet friendly, so an oversized rug will help protect from scratches and wear and tear. Go for one with a shallow pile if it’s being used in a heavy traffic area as it will be easier to keep clean.
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Textured triangles rug, from £30, Next Home
Fresco mango wood desk, £329, Swoon
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TRy NEW PaINT EFFECTS
A feature wall is easy to create with paint. Simply draw a horizontal line half way up the wall and paint each section a different, contrasting colour.
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Add a pop of green
Simple wooden furniture will really look at home when paired with deep green shades. Keep the look fresh with white flooring and introduce accessories in pale blush pink to add a little warmth to the scheme.
FEaTURE HOLLY WALSH PHOTOgRaPHS TI-MEDIACONTENT.COM
Bordado dusk wallpaper, £60 a roll; Bordado matt emulsion, £38 for 2.5L, both Graham & Brown
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Suffolk 3ft sideboard painted in Cactus, £840, Neptune
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Elevate storage
CREaTE a COSy CORNER
Turn an awkward space into a corner seat by building a simple wooden bench. Stack up with foam seat cushions and bolsters covered in your favourite fabrics.
Eket four compartment storage, white, £40, Ikea
Free up floor space in your living room or hallway by hanging storage from the wall. This storage collection from Ikea allows you to build a unit to whatever size and shape you need and comes in a range of colours to suit your space.
MaTCH PaINT aND PaPER
Pick a wallpaper and find the perfect paint colour to go with it. Graham and Brown has done the hard work for you with its range so you can easily create a stunning new look. JuNe 2019
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‘This is my perfect sanctuary’ Jenny Pitt and her husband Rhys turned their loft into a calm and luxurious bedroom suite with a dressing area and shower room
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False wall Separates the sleeping and dressing areas
Love jEnny’s styLE?
Turn to page 115 to shop the look
Welcome to my home Jenny Pitt lives here with her husband Rhys and their children Noah, seven and Rosa, five.
The properTy A four-bed Edwardian terrace in London.
whaT iT cosT
‘I love an elegant scheme with delicate colours and touches of marble and gold, so that was the basic plan for the room,’ says Jenny. ‘The panelling adds texture.’ Essentials Kano kingsize bed, £229, Made.com. Panelling painted in Cinder Rose estate eggshell, £62 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Round side table, £79.99, Zara Home, is similar
Built-in storage....£1,850 Flooring...............£2,600 Furniture.................£598 Paint........................£309 Shutters ..................£595 Radiators.................£693 Mirrors......................£318 Sanitaryware..........£886 Shower..................£1,994 Tiles..........................£707 TOTAL................£10,550
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Sometimes I sneak up to my bedroom during the day as it’s such a peaceful place to be!
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‘I didn’t want trailing wires so the lights are fixed to the panelling’ try austin wall lamp, £29, made.com
FeATure Stephanie Smith, vaneSSa richmond PhoTogrAPhs david GileS
How Jenny and RHys did it ‘The loft space was huge and I was determined to go for a luxurious look and make it a calm, peaceful space for relaxing. We found some excellent builders and agreed how the room should be divided. It was obvious that the bathroom should be to the right, on the other side of the stairs, which left us with a big rectangle. Although we needed wardrobes and storage, I didn’t want anything blocking the light or sticking into the room. The solution was the false wall unit in the middle, which provides storage behind, gives us a headboard and doesn’t block light from the roof windows. The whole thing took four months to finish and cost £50,000 for the build, but it was worth it. I’m absolutely thrilled with the way it has turned out. It feels light and spacious, and reflects our personal taste well.’
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Black-frame shower screens A great choice for a traditional rather than contemporary look
bedRoom pRoJeCt
maRble top Adds a touch of luxe to the false wall
above ‘We got the builders to set in a huge piece of mirror glass along the back wall to make everything feel bigger. The natural walnut finish of the units is so warm.’ Old London 600mm loo in natural walnut, £341; Old London 800mm vanity unit, £420, both Hudson Reed
left ‘We made sure all the bathroom fittings were matt gold to match the light fittings and side tables in the bedroom. The blackframed enclosure suits the age of the property.’ Traditional 200mm fixed shower head, £195; shower arm, £52; 1901 dual control shower, £239.95, all Bristan
above ‘The dressing area has been a big success. It’s really practical, with storage built into the dividing wall, plus drawers in the eaves and wardrobes at the end, as I didn’t want to be staring at clothes from the bed.’ Wardrobes and drawers, £1,500, Somers Town Building. Marble top, £350, Marble City
‘I snapped up the cabinet at an antiques shop for £30 and use it to display plants’
wHat i’ve leaRned
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Don’t decide on how you’ll use the space until you see it. Our original plans had two bedrooms with a bathroom, but that seemed too tight
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Clockwise, from top left: Random Repetition II, £3,000; Star Eire, £895; Square Marc, £350; Random Repetition III, £3,000, all SYRETT
THe arT of beauty
SYRETT, artist and founder of online Runway Gallery, tells us about his fashion-focused lineup and why beauty in art is key
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wning a piece of contemporary and affordable art has never been easier, thanks to the online Runway Gallery, which currently showcases 14 contemporary artists. Artist and founder SYRETT tells us about his vision for the gallery. Why is fashion so important? My background in the fashion industry is essential to understanding the concept behind Runway Gallery. There’s been much discussion in the art world as to whether fashion belongs in the arts. That sounds ridiculous, as it absolutely does. How do you find new artists? The gallery launched with 14 artists, but continues to grow. Instagram has been instrumental in my search for new artists. Some don’t use fashion in their work, but come from the industry. One newcomer to the site is Martha Haversham, whose witty Found Fashion collection uses scraps of rubbish to make mini fashion pieces, such as cigarette butts attached to a sculpted pair of legs in high heels. It appeals to my love of the extraordinary. What do you look for in a piece of art? Beauty has become a dirty word in the
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are you working on right now? Fashion is a big What As well as additional artists and new the Runway Gallery artists part of my life and collections, have a dedicated exhibition coming in Leeds this autumn. The artists career, so a fashion- up are all doing new work and creating fresh pieces. Then, hopefully, we’ll focused gallery be bringing that back to London. was the natural thing to do become a
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syRett, Artist And founder, runwAy gAllery
art world. You’ve got the gritty aesthetic of street art and then you go into galleries and it’s about concepts – not necessarily about what is beautiful. But Runway Gallery proves there are plenty of takers for what is visually pleasing. How does art link up with interiors? What’s surprised me is the major interest shown by interior designers, which I didn’t expect to happen so soon. We’ve had talks about providing all the artwork for a hotel and also for a private club. We’ve also had interest from an interior designer for three pieces by artist Bruce Atherton, to go to Miami.
collector
Looking for a statement piece to give your home the wow factor? Check out Runway Gallery, an online venture showcasing affordable art that can be bought at the click of a mouse. Visit runway-gallery.com for more details, and to browse and buy.
Next moNth In our July issue, Bethany Perry, who has created make up styles for some of the world’s top designers including Vivienne Westwood and Kansai Yamamoto, talks about her bold and energetic artwork at Runway Gallery.
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Make it work for you
Jenny’s style: TRAnqUiL LUXE My Go-to stores…
Muted colours, plenty of plants and glamorous gold accessories give this bedroom a calming but luxurious feel
l EBAy This is
A freestanding wall provides a display area
great for original pieces of furniture from brands like G Plan and Ercol. l JEAloUs
curved corners AYTM Angui oval mirror, £195, Amara
gAllERiEs Its limited edition prints and artist collaborations mean you’ll find unique pieces. l PAinT & PAPER
liBRARy A top range of paint colours I love.
Globe sHaPed Orbit wall light, £49.99, My Furniture
Glazed over Tall pink patterned vase, £35, The Farthing
Pretty in Pink Blush velvet cushion, £55, Lene Bjerre at Sweetpea & Willow
Marble effect Large faux pot plant, £6, Primark suPer soft Sheepskin rug, £80, Oliver Bonas
FEATURE HOLLY WALSH
stylist’s note
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Swap the gold finishings for matt black instead if you want a more contemporary feel to your bedroom
cHunky knit Whitwell grey green throw, £60, Laura Ashley
bold as brass Aula side table, £169, Made.com
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‘I waited nine years to get my dream kitchen’ Anticipating a major project, Corrina Hill and Tom Yoxall put off tackling their cold, gloomy kitchen. But when they finally did, they really went for it!
MOCk MARblE looks like luxury marble, but is actually an easier-tomaintain composite
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Welcome to my home Corrina Hill lives here with her partner Tom Yoxall and their two children, Camille, eight, and Oliver, six.
THE PROPERTY A four-bedroom terraced Victorian villa in south London.
WHAT IT COST Kitchen units......£10,000 Appliances..........£3,000 Sink..........................£500 Tap............................£150 Worktops.............£2,500 Lighting...............£2,000 Flooring...............£4,000 ToTal................£22,150
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‘The money went on the tiles, work surfaces and cabinet handles and it’s these subtle elements which make the space feel so well designed,’ says Corrina. DWT Ode 02 wall tiles in Oxide, £170sq m, Domus
We were inspired by my nana’s sun lounge, where we spent so much time sitting and talking – a space that people would gravitate to all year round
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how Corrina and toM did it ‘We moved into the house nine years ago, but didn’t do anything to the kitchen. The space needed a complete rethink. It was so cold and dark, unlike the rest of the house, which is lovely and bright, and the back door wasn’t in the right place to see the kids out in the garden. We needed something more family-friendly and decided to extend into the side return. Ruth Campbell from
architectural firm Campbell Cadey drew up five options for us and, although we liked different bits from all of them, we realised that it was better to choose one plan rather than mix them up, as each design was considerate of the sight lines and ceiling heights. The entire extension took five months to build and cost £160,000, with the kitchen fitting only taking around two weeks.’
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Hexagonal white tiles They give you all the practical benefits of simple white tiles, but look so much more interesting
Matt gold handles Make simple cupboard fronts more special
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Below ‘the pivoting metal-framed door is brilliant and keeps the kitchen feeling really open. there’s loads of light in here now and the new glazing has really balanced out the space.’ Wire handles in brass, £17 each, Superfront. Find similar composite worktops at Granite & Marble UK, £600sq m
KitChen ProJeCt
Feature Ifeoluwa adedejI, vanessa rIchmond PhotograPhs colIn Poole
textured finish stops slabstyle doors looking flat
aBove ‘I had the green beetle print for years, but as we have this big wall, I decided to get more and hang them in a grid.’ Liljebergs artworks, from £45 each, Graham and Green. Shalstone chairs, £229 each; extending dining table, £899, both Ercol for John Lewis
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corrIna’s unIt doors? Turn to page 121 to find out more
aBove ‘I was adamant that I didn’t want grey units. the colour is everywhere at the moment, but I don’t like it. that’s why we went for the green cupboard door fronts,’ says Corrina. Illusion door fronts in Bottle Green, £72 each, Superfront. Metod units, from £28 each, Ikea. Hairpin stools in Teal, £49 each, Cult Furniture
right ‘In the seating area, we went for comfort when it came to the chairs. I wanted high-back designs that you can sit in and doze off in the sun.’ Igbo chair (centre), £500; Grandezza chair (right), £600, both Forest London. Mirina rug, £369, Heal’s. Try Richmond footstool for similar, £179, Footstools & More
what i’ve learned
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Compromise! I wanted a wood f loor for warmth underfoot, but Tom wanted tiles, so we found a solution by having tiles but laying underf loor heating
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Make it work for you CORRINA’S CHOICE: Replacement dooRs
Getting a designer-style kitchen like Corrina’s needn’t cost the earth if you fit new doors and fascias to existing carcasses Replacing doors and fascias can provide a quick, affordable refresh, to achieve a seriously impressive kitchen that punches above its price tag.
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Are all kitchens suitable? Check that cupboards are in good condition. Anything under eight years old should be fine but look for structural damage, particularly near the sink.
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How do I get the right size? Doors come in standard and made-to-measure sizes. You’ll pay more for made-to-measure, and delivery will take longer, too. Measure the doors in situ. ‘Measure from the back, as this is the squarest part,’ says Steve Larkin, director, Lark & Larks. ‘Measure height, then width, in millimetres. Generally a door is 5mm shorter than a cabinet and 4mm narrower, so if a cabinet is H720xW500mm the door would be H715xW496mm.’
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Will the hinges line up? Whether you’re drilling the holes or ordering pre-drilled doors, measure carefully. With
doors still on, measure from the top edge to centre of the top hinge hole for the top hinge position. Repeat from bottom edge to bottom hinge hole. Measure each door, and note which side the hinges are on!
New doors can completely transform your kitchen
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What about all the extras? Plinths, cornices, fillers and end panels are usually available in the same finish as the doors. Measure as before, but go bigger if anything needs to be scribed to fit a wonky wall or floor.
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Who will fit them? If you can handle an electric screwdriver and tape measure, you can. ‘Ask your supplier for advice. We are here to help and will guide you,’ says Rachel Thurlby, co-director, Custom Fronts. Or call in a carpenter, or find a supplier that installs, too.
BEST FOR…
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Upgrading with replacement door fronts creates a fresh new look without having to renovate or spend excessive amounts of money
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JAYNE EvERETT, cReative diRectoR, naked dooRs
FEATURE linda claYton
THREE OF THE BEST… design-led dooRs
SCALE EFFECT Big Fish in Infinity Blue door, H60xW80cm, £114, Superfront
WALNUT WORKS Walnut Ladbroke door, H80xW60cm, £205.20, Naked Doors
SHAKER TWIST Torhamn natural ash door, H80xW60cm, £67, Ikea
IKEA CARCASSES Custom Fronts supply handmade wood doors to fit Ikea cabinets, and can work to plans from Ikea’s online kitchen planner. CLASSIC LOOKS Foxstow Shaker Doors offers more traditional options, in standard Howdens, B&Q and Ikea sizes, or bespoke sizes. The company can handle details like cornicing or island units, and scribe end panels for a perfect fit. BUSY PEOPLE Kitchen Magic does it all, from fitting new worktops to removing old doors and fascias, or improving an existing layout.
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Corian worktops They’re expensive, but are heat-, stain- and scratchresistant, and mouldable for a seamless finish
‘My kitchen is a foodie’s heaven!’ When Mary Mount and her husband Simon updated their kitchen, they planned it around their mutual love of cooking and entertaining
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shelving niche Breaks up the run of plain cabinet fronts
Welcome to my home Mary Mount lives here with her husband, Simon.
The PROPeRTY A six-bedroom Edwardian semi in north London.
WhAT iT cOsT
‘I wanted a large island to use as a food prep space, but not as a breakfast bar. We don’t like perching, so I didn’t want stools. Guests can sit at the dining table – or help out with the cooking!’’ Bespoke kitchen in London Plane and Atlantic Blue laminate, £21,900; island unit in London Plane, £10,968; Dupont Corian worktops in Warm Grey, £3,804, all Pluck
Units................£32,878 Worktops...........£3,804 Appliances........£8,353 Sink........................£672 Tap......................£1,600 Floor and splashback........£1,200 TOTAL..............£48,507
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I didn’t want a kitchen that was the same as everyone else’s. I love the mix of wood with blue laminate, I’ve not seen anything else like it
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peNDANTS Highlight the island and dining area
HOW MARY AND SIMON DID IT ‘The kitchen was dark and the peninsula unit carved up the space. Knocking through and extending to the side, as well as moving the staircase, allowed us to reconfigure the layout by positioning an island lengthways. I thought a bespoke kitchen would be beyond our budget, but our architect recommended Pluck’s plywood kitchens and we were impressed by the quality and price. I was uncertain about the run of blue units at first, but now I like how they stand out. We added a trio of “domino” hobs: one with two gas burners, one with a wok burner, and an induction hob. They’re spaced apart so the pans don’t clash and we use them all the time, because we like to buy and cook food, fresh, every day. Our builders fitted the kitchen for us, which took around three weeks and cost £8,000 including the larder cupboard.’
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mary’s styLe? Turn to page 127 to shop the look
‘We didn’t want to waste any storage space, so we’ve taken the units up to the ceiling. I use the top cupboards to store things I don’t use often. The fridge and freezer are hidden behind the long doors, which really show off the wood grain.’ oak and rubber table, £2,500; strut chairs, £360 each, all Pluck
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AbOve ‘I like having the table by the doors, so we can enjoy the garden all year round. With the skylight above, that whole part of the kitchen feels so much lighter and brighter than it did before the refit.’ Forte Bianco Natural 800mm sq floor tiles, £84sq m, Porcelain Tiles
RIgHT ‘I’m so pleased we fitted in a larder. It’s like a food filing unit! I can see everything at a glance. The island has wide, deep drawers with shallow ones inside, for extra storage.’ HS658GES6B oven with steam function, £1,589; HN678GES6B oven with microwave, £1,999, both Siemens
WHAT I’ve LeARNeD
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Think outside the box. I couldn’t decide on a splashback, so we used the f loor tiles instead. They tie in with the worktops and don’t overpower the wood or blue cabinet finishes
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pOckeT DOOR Slots into the wall to save space
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FEATURE Lisa Fazzani, vanessa richmond PHOTOGRAPHS maLcoLm menzies
cuT-OuT HANDLeS Keep the look sleek and modern
AbOve ‘I love our boilingwater tap and can’t imagine going back to using a kettle. This one has a pull-out hose, which is useful when you’re cleaning the sink and need to reach into the corners.’ Flex stainless-steel hot tap, £1,600, Quooker. Tony Gant ceramics, from £17 each, Pluck
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Make it work for you Mary’s style: contemporary rustic
Warm woodgrain units teamed with pale surfaces, sleek fittings and blue accents create a kitchen of contrasts
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Where to buy 1 Oyster Shell stone tiles, £17.95sq m, Walls and Floors 2 Flex hot tap, from £1,150, Quooker 3 Natterbox chairs in oak, £250 for two, Loaf 4 Lene Bjerre Flora dollar plant, £55, Sweetpea & Willow 5 Out of the Blue nearly matt emulsion, £34.99 for 2.5L, Dowsing & Reynolds 6 Fjord dining table in oak and blue, £229, Made.com 7 Bloomingville stoneware green plant pot, £29, Hurn & Hurn
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‘Our en suite is the ultimate escape’ The Cusacks sacrificed a bedroom to create their perfect bathroom, complete with dressing area
The couple blocked up the original door and installed a pocket door from their bedroom to turn this room into an en suite. The low dividing wall houses pipework and separates the bathing area from the dressing area, which has a wall of built-in wardrobes. Viado freestanding acrylic bath, £1,298; Air wall-mounted bath filler, £494, both The Brighton Bathroom Company
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Kate Cusack lives here with her husband, Andrew, and their children, Sienna, seven, and Dexter, five.
The properTy A five-bed Thirties Art Deco house in Brighton.
WhaT iT cosT Bath.......................£1,298 Basin and vanity.....£986 Shower head, tray and screen...........£2,400 Taps..........................£718 Joinery.................£4,000 Tiles.......................£1,856 Mirror cabinet..........£961 Loo...........................£793 Heated towel rail....£875 ToTal................£13,887
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How Kate and andrew did it ‘We only had one bathroom, which Andrew and I shared with our young children, but I wanted a grown-up space where we could relax at the end of each day. Sacrificing a bedroom gave us the space we needed for a luxurious, boutique-hotel-style en suite. Andrew bought planning software called RoomSketcher and we spent months devising our layout. We took it to a designer at a local bathroom
company and she persuaded us to make some tweaks to it – such as making the dividing wall between the bath and wardrobes half-height rather than full – and suggested products and colours. The installation cost around £5,000, with the structural work coming in at about £30,000. It took eight weeks, then Hammonds came to fit the wardrobes. It’s the perfect antidote to busy family life!’
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Curved baths The shape is more streamlined in a small space. ‘The curved ends give you a hug!’ says Kate
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Below The walk-in shower, behind a tinted glass screen, sits in the space where there was once a built-in cupboard. At the back of the room is the loo, screened by a pocket door – it used to be separate, but the couple chose to integrate it into the space. Merlyn bespoke shower panel, £876, The Brighton Bathroom Company
FeATure CaRolINe FoSTeR, vaNeSSa RICHmoNd PhoTogrAPhs And sTylIng CHRIS SNook
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integrated towel Bars For when there’s no wall space for a rail or radiator
aBove ‘The mirror reflects natural light while keeping the storage low key,’ says Kate. ‘It also looks great with the patterned tiles!’ Dansani Luna LED illuminated mirror cabinet, £961, The Brighton Bathroom Company
aBove Patterned tiles have been used to highlight the bath and basin, as well as in the niche shelf in the shower. Plain tiling elsewhere keeps the overall effect calm. ‘The colours are muted to keep the look soft,’ says Kate. De Mosaic bespoke encaustic tiles, £99.60sq m, The Brighton Bathroom Company
rigHt ‘Matching tiling makes the space flow effortlessly from the bath and basin right through to the shower area.’ Grespania Atacama porcelain tiles, £37.47sq m, The Brighton Bathroom Company
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How to… plan a small bathroom With a bit of creativity even the tiniest of spaces can be reinvented with style and practicality
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How do I get started? Kitting out a tiny bathroom might seem a challenge, but there’s no need to compromise on style. Browse the options at VictoriaPlum.com to decide what’s important to you, then draw out a scale plan, allowing space around the fittings for moving around the room. Keep the loo in place if possible as moving the soil stack can be a costly job. Don’t forget to include those luxurious touches, such as statement tiles or underfloor heating for chilly mornings.
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Will a bath fit? At VictoriaPlum.com some are as short as 1400mm, while a corner bath could work with a tricky layout. If it just has to be a freestanding bath, these also come in smaller sizes, while
D-shaped baths get the look perfectly but have one flat side, which butts up against a wall.
A wet room can make the space feel bigger
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Can I squeeze in a shower? Shower enclosures come in all shapes and sizes, including space-saving quadrant designs, which are a neat fit for a tight corner. Or, go for a wet room with a tiled floor or a low shower tray. A glass panel separates the space and contains any splashes, making the room feel bigger, too. If you can’t live without a bath, fit an over-bath shower, or a shower bath for more room.
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How can I create a calm, ordered space? Fitted furniture will unlock storage potential dramatically, adapting to the most awkwardly shaped spaces, and can conceal pipework. For a boutique hotel vibe, go for a wall-hung loo and basin unit with drawers and tall cabinets to match. This will free up floor space, giving even the smallest room a clutter-free feel.
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For morE InFormatIon… Find everything you need at online bathroom specialist victoriaplum.com, call 0344 804 4848 or follow on social media @victoriaplumuk
slIm FIt Sleek with a compact design. Orchard Eden freestanding vanity unit and basin, £89.99, VictoriaPlum.com
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roomy choIcE Plenty of storage space. Orchard Derwent wall-hung vanity unit and basin, £229, VictoriaPlum.com
spacE savEr Ideal for a corner. Mode Harrison corner vanity unit and basin, £239, VictoriaPlum.com
FEATURE CAROLINE RODRIGUES
We’ve identified four key points you need to know when tackling a tricky bathroom project. Take a look at our top solutions for compact spaces.
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Make it work for you KATE’S STYLE: MODERN MOORISH
Sleek fittings, stand-out tiles and a luxe statement bath will turn your bathroom into a chic, spa-style retreat Kate has created the perfect place to relax in
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WhErE To buY 1 Mariella radiator, £188, The Pure Bathroom Collection 2 Mini orchid in green ceramic pot, £19.99, Dobbies 3 Luxcity Uptown Brown floor tile, £19.95sq m, Walls and Floors 4 Mode Orion white countertop shelf with Ellis basin, £259, Victoria Plum 5 Esenzia Fenice patterned wall tile, £29.24sq m, Tile Mountain 6 Scent One diffuser, £28, Kelly Hoppen
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Finding the space ‘There was an odd side-return area where leaves and rubbish collected. We thought building over it would be an easy way to gain a bigger living area.’ The couple found architect Adam Knibb through a friend (adamknibbarchitects.com) and liked the look of his previous work. hitting snags Thomas and Rebecca thought the project would be straightforward, but there was a nasty surprise waiting for them. ‘We discovered that the house had virtually no foundations,’ says Thomas. ‘So a lot of steelwork had to be put in to support the building.’ great resULt The new open-plan kitchen-dining-living area is full of light thanks to roof windows and glass doors. ‘We have a better family life now, because we can be together all the time, much as we’d like the kids to use their playroom and keep their mess in there instead!’
the extension has given the carters a big kitchen, living and dining area, plus a secondstorey bedroom
Welcome to our home THE PROPERTY A five-bed Victorian house in Winchester, Hampshire.
THE VALUE Bought
Thomas and Rebecca Carter live here with their four children, George, Wilf, Arthur and Emma.
in 2015 for £885,000; now worth more than £1.4million.
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Roof glazing was positioned to throw light onto the dining area and back into the centre of the property
5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT...
Timber cladding Adam Knibb, of Adam Knibb Architects, has the lowdownÉ
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IT’S VERY VERSATILE Cladding can be used for numerous applications, from a central external feature to a small internal panel. It has the adaptability to cover all areas. IT LookS SmART Wood coverings work well together with other exterior materials. They can also be used to make an internal feature. THERE IS A cHoIcE of fINISHES Timber cladding can be left untreated so that it weathers to a silver-grey, or can be stained with UV oil. The latter route will require more maintenance though. IT cAN BE VERTIcAL oR HoRIZoNTAL Be careful with the profile details if you’re changing between the two – make sure the water can run out of a tongue-and-groove joint. THERE ARE mANY TYPES Western red cedar is one of the most popular varieties due to its smooth appearance. However, larch and English chestnut are also attractive choices, along with oak. Ultimately, it all comes down to your budget.
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‘I’m raffling my home instead of selling it’ Eschewing estate agents and offering property as a raffle prize is growing in popularity, but the Gambling Commission is cracking down. Benno Spencer explains why he’s giving it a go…
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enno Spencer, 33, lives in a one-bedroom, first-floor flat in south London, valued at £650,000, with his dog Peanut. Benno is the founder and CEO of property competition website Raffle House (rafflehouse.com) ‘Over the past 12 years, I’ve lived in all four corners of London. But I’ve never found an area where I felt truly at home until I moved to my current flat, halfway between Clapham Common and Brixton. I love the place and fully intended to live here forever – unless I got married and had children, that is. So it will be a really sad day when I finally have to move out. When the competition to win my home was first launched in April last year, the end seemed such a long way off. But now it’s creeping closer and reality is starting to kick in. So, why am I doing it? I’m basically the guinea pig for my own business. I set up Raffle House to create a sustainable platform where people can raffle off their properties in a legal, effective way. Having spent a year researching the business thoroughly – talking to experts and focus groups – I knew I’d found a way to make it work. The trouble was, I struggled to find any willingness among my friends to let me raffle off their homes on my untested website! That’s when I realised I had to put my own bricks and mortar behind the business. I like to think of it as a short-term sacrifice that will reap rewards for the future.
Benno loves the flat, but is selling it as a business venture
I think more and more vendors are considering these kinds of competitions as an alternative to estate agents, because of the slump in the property market, and also because it’s potentially a better way to ensure your home achieves its true value. Despite the growing interest, however, many raffles have been shut down by the Gambling Commission as they’ve been deemed to be an illegal lottery. A genuine prize competition is required to involve a test of skill or knowledge – in layman’s terms, that means you have to set a sufficiently difficult question that not everybody will be able to answer correctly.
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Other property raffles have failed simply because the vendors haven’t made enough ticket sales to meet their reserve price. They’ve relied on word-ofmouth and the occasional piece of press coverage, rather than marketing the competition more effectively. With that in mind, we managed to crowdfund £250,000 from 270 individual investors to spend on advertising. The response that’s generated means I’m very confident we’ll sell enough tickets to award the property at the end of June. We’re certainly on track. If we didn’t make enough ticket sales, there would be a cash prize based on how many had been sold instead. But that won’t happen! The draw will be live-streamed, and take place on 30 June, in front of two independent adjudicators. After that, the winner could potentially move in – or start renting the flat out – within
weeks. The prize also includes up to £1,500 to spend on fees and a lump sum of £3,000 to cover ground rent, council tax and utilities for a year. To make things even easier, the flat is offered fully furnished and refurbished throughout. Mind you, the bathroom needs work, as Peanut decided to bite chunks out of the bath panel! We already have our next prize lined up – another beautiful little London flat. Our focus is on real homes that people can afford to live in. I was lucky to get on the property ladder when prices were far more reasonable than they are now. I paid £230,000 for my first house and it’s now worth around £750,000. I wish I still owned it! Nowadays, owning a home is beyond a dream for many people, particularly those under 40. A property raffle gives everyone a seriously good chance of owning their own home outright – and the odds are 1,000 times better than winning the EuroMillions. Aside from not wanting to raffle off their own homes – well, not yet, at least – my friends and family have been hugely supportive. Nobody advised me against doing it – they know I have the drive and determination to make it a success. Some of them even invested through the crowdfunding scheme, which has given me a real vote of confidence. And everyone is keen to know exactly how it all works. Where will I move to next? I realise the clock is ticking, but I still have no idea. I’ll probably rent somewhere initially. I love London but I’m originally from Dorset and, as I grow older, I’ve come to realise I’m probably just a country boy at heart. So I like the idea of moving to the countryside, and taking Peanut for long walks through woods and fields instead of her daily trip to the park. I think she’d prefer that, too! Ultimately, I’ve put my heart and soul into my current home. But when the time finally comes to leave, I know I’ll have a huge sense of achievement and be filled with excitement about the future.’
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OUTDOOR LIVING IDEAS
Hang party decs that double as lighting Jolly, brightly-coloured decorations by day, practical party decor by night, Ikea’s new Solvinden solar-powered range of lighting will add a fiesta vibe to any gathering, while ensuring the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Solvinden LED outdoor solar-powered floor lamp, £35; Solvinden LED outdoor solar-powered pendant lamp globes, from £6 each, all Ikea
THree-IN-ONe Keep blankets to hand in the roomy drawers. Aruba outdoor storage bench, £324, Maisons du Monde
MULTIpUrpOse Pop a summery plant in one end to pretty up this hidden storage seat. Sofia bench, £249, Dobbies
Make any fabric waterproof Give cushions, sofas or pretty much any of your soft furnishings a water repellent top coating with Liquiproof Labs Premium Protector spray (£10, Liquiproof). Fall asleep faster
Dodow, £49, Amazon Launchpad
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If you’re plagued by insomnia or it takes you ages to get to sleep every night, then check out the Dodow. Basically a metronome with a built-in light system that shines onto your ceiling, the Dodow trains you to slow down your breathing and helps you nod off naturally.
safe keeper A padlock hasp provides extra security to this all-weather option. Plastic storage bench, £89, B&Q
Save water with a stylish water butt Despite their eco credentials, water butts don’t tend to be the prettiest garden additions. Hurray for this new stylish rattan beauty. Round rain butt, £275, Cox & Cox
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Cool a room with solar window film Try a does-it-all garden shade
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Rooflights, bifolds, patio doors… they’re all wonderful for letting the light in but if you have a south-facing garden, all that glass can turn your home into a sauna. Purlfrost’s NEU-50 light tinted film reduces glare and solar heat gain by over 50 per cent (as well as reducing UV light by 99 per cent) so you can enjoy the sunshine without the swelter. NEU-50 light tinted neutral window film, from £28 for a W152xL100cm piece, Purlfrost
Parasol with LED lights and wireless speaker, £799, Kettler
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Primp a patio One coat of Roxil’s patio cream (£39.65 for 3L, Amazon) reduces mould and algae growth on your garden paving. Be a barbecue pro Michelin-starred chef Heston Blumenthal has added a new barbecue to his range. The kamadostyle 4K is packed with clever elements, such as electric ignition and integrated probes for temperature control. Roast a turkey, cook a pizza, grill sausages – it can do it all! 4K outdoor oven, £1,795, Everdure by Heston Blumenthal
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Stream and surf in the garden If you have a large garden or an outdoor studio, it’s highly likely your wi-fi signal will eventually drop off as you walk away from the house. Netgear’s Orbi wi-fi system (£299.99, Amazon) will boost your wi-fi to cover a roomy 250sq m, but team it with the super clever wall-mountable, weather-resistant Orbi Outdoor Satellite and you can add a further 175sq m of coverage, all on one single network – guaranteeing no more wi-fi dead zones. Netgear Orbi outdoor add-on satellite, £249.99, Amazon
Give your plot instant style Made from fibreclay, Pow Pots are lightweight planters that are handpainted to order in a wide array of colours and graphic patterns. Available in four sizes, 10 designs and six colours, they’re also frost-resistant so can be used inside or outdoors. Ziggy planter, from £45 for a small, Pow Pots
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simpLe soLutions Oxygen action
Deep cleaning
iQ500 WM14T790GB, £850, Siemens This super-efficient A+++ rated, 1,500rpm spin, 9kg model (H84.8xW59.8xD59cm) has a speedy 15-minute cycle, plus sensoFresh, which uses oxygen to remove odours from fabrics without water. It’s even safe for dry-clean only items.
QuickDrive WW90M645OPO/ EU, £869.99, Samsung Quiet Mark approved, so great for open-plan spaces, this 9kg, 1,400rpm spin, A+++ model (H59.2 xW52.2xD52cm) boosts the detergent by pulsating the water and mixing in air, giving a better clean in half the time. The neat AddWash door allows you to add extras at any stage. THE BEST BIT It can selfdiagnose problems and even contact the service centre for help.
THE BEST BIT You can stop a wash cycle and open the door, without causing a flood, to add items you may have forgotten.
EXPERT TIP
‘Confused about washing weights? As a general rule, a 7kg machine can wash 35 cotton T-shirts, an 8kg machine, 40 T-shirts, and a 12kg machine, a whopping 60 T-shirts.’
Super fast Beko WR94PB44DW, £336, AO.com An ideal choice for a hectic household, this A+++ rated, machine (H84xW60x D60cm) will not only tackle 9kg of laundry in just 28 minutes but you just need to fill it with detergent and conditioner once every 19 washes thanks to the auto-dosing function.
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Washing machines that take a load off
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THE BEST BIT The Xpress Super Short setting washes up to 2kg of clothes in 14 minutes.
Long life WCR860 WPS, £1,499, Miele Miele machines last for years and clean brilliantly. This 9kg design (H85xW59.6xD63.6cm) has a sleek touchscreen, plus sensors that weigh each load and test the cleanliness, to use just the right amount of heat and water, saving 40 per cent more than most A+++ models. THE BEST BIT The Miele app will send an alert when you need more detergent, and can order it for you, via Amazon.
Voice controlled AXI AWMPD413LH7B, from £469, Hoover Available in 9kg, 10kg and 13kg with A+++ rating, this greatvalue model (H85xW60x D66.5cm) is packed with tech. It has a steam mode for easier ironing, voice control and autodosing of detergent. You can ask it for stain removal advice and start it remotely, too. THE BEST BIT It can advise on the best time to do laundry, based on the weather forecast.
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simple solutions blinds and curtains that can be controlled using either a remote control or smartphone. You can set them up to open and close at specific times, which can help waking up, increase home security or just make life easier.
The latest tech makes everyday tasks simpler for everyone
What if Mum doesn’t use a smartphone?
Good news for the 11 million people aged over 65 in the UK is that the latest smart home tech can help make life easier, more independent and safer for those in need of a little extra help I have enough trouble understanding new gadgets, how is my elderly mum supposed to use them? Actually, according to Ofcom, nearly half (48%) of internet users aged 65-74 now have a social media profile, so you might be surprised by how tech-savvy the elderly are. If you’ve got internet access, there’s plenty of gadgets – especially the latest voice-controlled kit – that can make life easier, including lighting, plugs, thermostats and appliances.
But gadgets aimed at the elderly all seem to be designed to help the infirm… While most of the latest smart home tech wasn’t designed for the old, the ease of use means it can help make everyday tasks simpler for anyone. For instance, a robot vacuum cleaner
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(try irobot.co.uk or neatorobotics. com/gb) is a brilliantly simple way to do the daily cleaning, just set the timer and let it clean. All you need to do is empty it.
Great idea! What else is available? It’s now much easier to automate things at home. Somfy (somfy.co.uk) specialises in battery-powered
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It seems excessive to monitor the house with security cameras, but I can’t be there all the time… Netatmo Presence (£200, netatmo. com) is a security camera with face detection that can send you an alert when someone specific gets home, while Hive’s new scheme (£15 a month, plus a one-off £150 installation fee) will send a British Gas engineer to fit sensors in the home of the person being cared for. The carer can then be notified if anything out of the ordinary happens, such as a kettle not being switched on at the same time each day or a room not being entered.
Super-stylish and safety conscious, the Apple Watch 4 (£429, apple.co.uk) can tell if the person wearing it falls over and can even call an emergency contact if they don’t move within a few seconds, allowing you to quickly get help ginEvRA BEnEdETTi, ASSoCIAte edItoR
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Assuming the house has wi-fi, the latest voice-controlled tech – Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri – can be used to intuitively control everything from heating (try nest.com or hive.com), lighting (meethue.com, lifx.com) and plug sockets (belkin.com) with just a simple voice command. Take it one step further with a smart voicecontrolled screen like the Amazon Echo Show (£219.99, amazon.co.uk) and enjoy the peace-of-mind of video calling just by asking to ‘call Mum’.
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Vacuum blender
Ci Oilpresso, £299, UK Juicers Most cooking oil is produced at very high temperatures, which destroys many of the oil’s natural health-giving properties. The CI Oilpresso (H35xW30xD18cm) uses cold pressing to squeeze out every last drop of oil from your chosen nuts and seeds, so you can make the freshest salad dressing possible.
Beko Vacuum Blender, £159.99, Ao.com Beko’s genius vacuum blender (H31.7xW15.8xD24.2cm) removes the remaining air in the jug before you blend the contents, which reduces the oxidation process. This helps fruit and vegetables retain far more vitamins and minerals, and stops your smoothie or soup from separating.
THE BEST BIT It’s so easy to use – just put nuts and seeds in
the stainless-steel auger, press the button and it’s done in 30 minutes.
Sous vide stick Joule Sous Vide by ChefSteps, £154, Amazon By cooking food slowly, at a low temperature and in a sealed bag, sous-vide cooking creates moist meat and fish with vitamins and minerals retained. The Joule Sous Vide (H27.9xDia5cm) turns any pan into a water bath, allowing you to achieve the same results as a pro machine. THE BEST BIT It connects to your smartphone via an app that suggests recipes, sets timers and alerts you when food is cooked.
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Take the faff out of healthy eating Anyone who’s ever tried a healthier eating regime knows that it can take a lot of planning and preparation. So let these new countertop heroes do the heavy lifting. They can do everything from reducing fat to steam-cooking, and boost the nutritional value of your food. Here are our favourites...
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Multicooker Ninja Foodi, £199.99, Ninja A one-stop pot for cooking, the new Ninja Foodi (H43x W36xD32cm) can do the lot:
slow-cook, steam, air-fry, pressure cook, sear or sauté; roast, bake and grill. Its many functions make it tricky to get the hang of, but once you’ve mastered a few dishes, you won’t look back. It comes with a ‘how to’ booklet and recipes that range from super-healthy (such as soy-glazed salmon and bok choi with jasmine rice) to super-sweet (check out the giant choc chip cookie bake!). THE BEST BIT Boasting a 6L cooking pot and a 3.6L crisping basket (both of which are non-stick and dishwasher safe), the Foodi can roast a 2kg chicken in just 41 minutes.
Fat-reducing grill Tefal GC722D40 OptiGrill+ XL, £110, John Lewis & Partners Much like all healthy grills that will cook meat and fish while all the excess fat drips away, Tefal’s OptiGrill+ XL (H17.5xW44.5xD36.5cm) automatically measures the thickness and temperature of your food, amending the grilling time accordingly so it doesn’t overcook. The aluminium grill plates are removable and dishwasher safe, too.
THE BEST BIT While the OptiGrill+ is available in a variety of sizes, the XL can cook six to eight portions – perfect for a family.
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Share a Mexican feast
Load up a table with these flavour-packed platters, break out the tequila and keep the fiesta going until after the sun goes down
Passion fruit margarita See page 155 for recipe
Chilli poppers See page 155 for recipe
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Pulled chicken tortillas See page 155 for recipe
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IdeaL HOMe TIP Fancy a meaty option? Try cooked shredded chicken or pork instead of the squash
Chilli & butternut squash quesadillas See page 155 for recipe
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Red rice with feta Takes 35min serves 6 IngredIenTs ● 2tbsp mild light olive oil ● 2 cloves ● ½tsp ground allspice ● 1 bay leaf ● 300g basmati rice ● 400g tin chopped tomatoes ● 500ml vegetable stock ● 1tbsp chopped coriander, plus a few leaves to garnish ● 100g feta cheese, crumbled
1 Heat the oil with the spices and bay leaf.
toast and coat in the oil. Add the tomatoes and stock and season. Cook on a low heat, covered, for 25min.
2 Uncover, stir in the coriander and
sprinkle over the feta. Pop under the grill to brown, then serve garnished with coriander leaves.
Add the rice and cook for a few min to
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Fish tacos Takes 30min serves 2 IngredIenTs ● 1½tsp smoked paprika ● 1½tsp garlic powder ● ½tsp chipotle powder ● 300g grilled fish fillets ● 250g cooked, shelled prawns ● 6 soft corn tacos ● ¼ red cabbage, sliced ● 2 limes, juiced FOR THE CORN SALSA ● 2 corn cobs, kernels sliced off ● 1 avocado, sliced ● 1 banana shallot, finely chopped ● 1 bunch coriander, leaves only ● 3tbsp olive oil, plus extra for frying ● 1tbsp red wine vinegar ● 1tbsp honey ● Lime wedges, to serve ● Sour cream, to serve
1 Mix together the paprika, garlic powder and chipotle powder. Toss the fish and prawns in the spices and leave to marinate for 10min.
2 Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/
Gas 6. Wrap the tacos in foil and place in the oven. Toss the cabbage in the lime juice and set aside.
3 To make the salsa, mix together the
corn, avocado, shallot and coriander leaves and stir in the olive oil, red wine vinegar and honey. Season well to taste.
4 Heat a glug of oil in a frying pan, and
fry the fish and prawns over a high heat for 2-3min, until slightly charred and heated through. Serve the tacos with the fish, red cabbage, salsa, lime wedges and sour cream.
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IdeaL HOMe TIP To make this dish even more hearty, add a can of black beans with the tomatoes
Huevos rancheros See page 155 for recipe
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Pineapple & tequila cake Takes 1hr, plus cooling serves 12 IngredIenTs ● 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into segments ● 200g light brown soft sugar ● 225g unsalted butter ● 4 eggs ● 175g plain flour ● 200g self-raising flour ● 1tsp baking powder ● 2tsp mixed spice ● 1tsp freshly grated ginger ● Zest of 1 lime FOR THE sYRUP ● 50g salted butter ● 50g light muscovado sugar ● Zest and juice of 1 lime ● 2tbsp tequila ● Vanilla ice cream, to serve
1 Heat the oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/
Gas 4. Grease a 2-litre bundt tin (or use a 23cm round tin with a ramekin in the middle). Put a quarter of the pineapple in a food processor and whizz until smooth.
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2 In a mixer or with a hand-held
whisk, cream together the light brown soft sugar and 200g of the butter (reserving 25g) until very light and airy. Add the eggs, whisking well after each addition. Fold in the processed pineapple, flours, baking powder, spices, lime zest and a pinch of salt. Don’t worry if the mixture curdles.
3 Pour the cake mix into the prepared
tin, smooth the surface. Bake for 35min or until a skewer comes out clean. Leave the cake in the tin to cool.
4 For the topping, melt the rest of
the butter in a frying pan and when it begins to bubble, add the pineapple
pieces and fry for 5min on each side, until golden and caramelised.
5 To make the syrup, melt the salted
butter and muscovado sugar in a saucepan over a gentle heat. Once dissolved, bring the mixture to the boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 2min until slightly thickened, then remove from the heat and stir through the lime juice and tequila.
6 Turn the cake out, make a few
holes over the surface and pour over some of the syrup. Top with the pineapple, grate over lime zest and pour over extra syrup. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
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Chilli poppers Takes 10 min Makes 12
Pulled chicken tortillas Takes 1hr 10min serves 4
IngredIenTs ● 100g cream cheese ● 45g Monterey Jack cheese, grated ● Juice of ½ lime 6 fresh jalapeño chillies, cut in half and deseeded ● 2tbsp plain flour, seasoned ● 1 egg, beaten ● 60g panko breadcrumbs, seasoned with ½tsp paprika ● 2tbsp oil
1 Mix together both cheeses and the lime juice. Fill the jalapeños with the cheese mix and smooth over. Dip each one into the flour, then into the egg and finally, the seasoned breadcrumbs.
2 Heat the oil and fry for
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1-2min on each side, until golden and crisp. Serve hot.
Passion fruit margarita Takes 2min serves 1 IngredIenTs ● 70ml tequila ● 50ml lime juice 30ml agave syrup ● Juice and seeds of 1 passion fruit ● Ice, lime slices and mint leaves, to serve
1 Pour the tequila, lime
juice and agave syrup into a cocktail shaker. Add the passion fruit juice and seeds, some ice and shake. Strain into a glass over ice. Add the lime slices and mint leaves to serve.
IngredIenTs ● 2 x 200g tubs tomato salsa ● 2tsp chipotle paste ● 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ● 4 garlic cloves, crushed ● 8 corn tortillas ● 1 lime, cut into wedges ● 200ml soured cream ● 8 spring onions, chopped ● 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered ● 16 chilli pepper pearls or sweety drop peppers
1 Preheat the oven to
180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas 4. Combine the tomato salsa and chipotle paste. Put the chicken into a casserole dish that has a tight-fitting lid.
2 Season the chicken
generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, sprinkle over the garlic and combine with the salsa mixture. Add 150ml water, cover, and cook in the oven for 50min.
3 Heat the tortillas in the
microwave, according to pack instructions. Shred the chicken and serve on top of the tortillas with lime juice, a dollop of soured cream, and a sprinkling of spring onions, tomatoes and chilli pepper pearls, if you like.
Chilli & butternut squash quesadillas
Huevos rancheros
Takes 15min serves 4
IngredIenTs ● 1tbsp olive oil ● 1 onion, finely chopped ● 1 garlic clove, finely chopped ● 1 red pepper, thinly sliced ● 1 red chilli, finely sliced ● 400g can chopped tomatoes ● 4 eggs ● 4 flour tortillas ● 1 avocado, sliced ● 100g Cheddar cheese, grated ● coriander leaves, to serve
IngredIenTs ● 500g butternut squash, finely chopped ● 1tbsp olive oil ● 1 red pepper, sliced ● 1 red chilli, sliced ● 4tbsp chopped olives ● 1tsp paprika ● 4 flour tortillas ● 6 spring onions, finely sliced ● ½ pack fresh coriander, roughly chopped ● 125g mozzarella, torn ● 100g Cheddar cheese, grated ● salad, to serve
1 Toss the butternut squash with the oil, red pepper, chilli, olives and paprika, then microwave for 5min on high, or until tender.
2 Heat a non-stick frying
pan over a medium heat. Put a tortilla in the pan and spoon over a half of the butternut squash mix. Sprinkle over some of the spring onion, coriander and cheeses.
3 Cover with another
tortilla, heat for 1-2min then flip over carefully and fry for a further 1½min. Chop into wedges. Repeat to make a second and serve with salad.
Takes 30min serves 4
1 Heat the oil over a medium
heat in a frying pan and add the onion, garlic, pepper and chilli. Cook for 5min until beginning to soften. Pour over the tomatoes and cook for a further 5min.
2 Make 4 holes in the
tomato mixture and crack an egg into each hole. Cover with a lid and cook for 5min until the eggs are set.
3 Meanwhile, heat the
flour tortillas in a frying pan for 1min until slightly crisp. For each tortilla, spoon over a quarter of the tomato mixture and one of the eggs. Top each with some avocado, cheese and coriander, and season with black pepper to serve.
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CloCkwise, from top left Stretch out in a king-size bed in the Farmhouse Loft; admire the inn’s quintessentially English nature; soak your troubles away; enjoy a local ale in the on-site pub
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‘Being in my beach hut is better than therapy!’ Surf, sand and fabulous sunsets make this special beach hut the ideal place to escape from the daily grind for Jane Ashmore
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nationwide Beach Hut of the Year competition in 2015. Since getting her, I’ve bought three more beach huts that I rent out via thelittlebeachhutcompany.co.uk, but there’s only one Betty – I’d never sell her. My favourite time to come here is late afternoon to watch fantastic sunsets. If I’m having a down day, it’s a great place to be. Spending time with Betty is better than therapy.’
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ane Ashmore Betty is an awardbought her beach winning beach hut hut on Mersea Island, Essex, in 2011. She lives nearby in a four-bedroom detached house with her husband Barry. ‘As a little girl, I loved caravan holidays – the tiny space to sit, eat and sleep. Having a beach hut recreates that feeling. The fact that I bought it with my mum makes it even more special as it became a reminder of those childhood memories and also a place to make new ones. We got it for the family to enjoy. Now my son and daughter are grown up, it’s become my solitary space. Men have their sheds; I have my beach hut. I call her Betty because it’s an upbeat name. She’s positioned right near the water, with views of Blackwater from her doors. There are 450 beach huts here, one café and no amusement arcades. It’s simple and quiet and the light is beautiful. In the summer, there are sailing regattas in the bay. Barry and much. I found an old chandelier at a the children used to take part and boot sale and upcycled it with cream I’d watch them as they raced past. paint and crystals but I’m going to It’s so still and quiet here out of add coloured beads this year instead. season. I’ve put glass doors on Betty I also want to change the curtains. I so I can be snug inside; there’s no have my eye on Emma Bridgewater’s electricity or running water but I Dresser fabric as it’s bright and have a stove to keep me cosy and a busy. I dress up Betty throughout gas cooker to boil the kettle. the year – red roses for Valentine’s I love to decorate Betty; Barry calls Day, bunting and eggs at Easter, me “flighty” because I change her so Christmas decorations… She won a
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Summer Living ideaS Create a stylish outdoor room, ready for alfresco cooking, dining, relaxing and entertaining
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Welcome Last year’s endless summer took us all by surprise and if you were too busy enjoying the sunshine to plan your dream garden, this booklet has arrived just in time. From creating an outdoor living room that you can relax or entertain in from dawn to dusk, to finally planting that kitchen garden you’ve always dreamed of, these pages are packed with smart buys, clever advice and inspirational ideas to help you make your outdoor space THE place to be, all summer long.
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This Welsh garden has been given an exotic upgrade by new owners Miffy and Gareth Laura shows us how, with a little creativity, even a small garden can become a vibrant, multipurpose space
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Big family? These outdoor sofas are just what you need Relax and recharge with a stylish seat designed for one
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teeny tiny or super large, we’ve found the dining set that’s right for you We’ve rounded up the very best in outdoor cooking, from pizza ovens to gas grills All the handy kit you need to be king (or queen) of the barbecue this summer Enjoy eating outdoors with these garden party essentials Complete your garden seating area with these stylish picks
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constant mowing with a low-maintenance garden Turn your garden into your very own sanctuary with a few extra special touches Have a go at growing your own fruits and veggies
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‘We built our own sanctuary’ Undeterred by an outdated plot and an impractical layout, Miffy Shaw and her husband Gareth gave the space an entirely new identity with handmade fixtures and jungle-esque foliage
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Welcome to my home Myfanwy Shaw (known as Miffy) lives here with her husband, Gareth, daughter, Frankie, three, and dog, Tugboat.
THE ploT A three-bed property in Penarth, South Wales, bought in 2014.
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The house is clad in scaffolding boards from B&Q
Fit for purpose The garden is designed to cater to the whole family. The seating area, built by Gareth and finished with Ikea cushions, was made with entertaining in mind, while the slope to the right leads to a grassy patch, where Frankie likes to play and Tugboat enjoys lounging in the shade.
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Pizza party ‘It took eight men to manoeuvre the pizza oven into place! It’s great for feeding friends in the summer, though – the pizzas cook in minutes.’
Raise it up For a seamless flow between inside and out, the top of the garden was raised to create an outdoor seating area, connected to the kitchen via bifolds.
Feature and styling Abbi Henderson PhotograPhs JoAnnA Henderson
efore Gareth retrained as a builder, he was a landscaper and a brilliant one, at that. He’d long been planning his ideal garden – even before we bought this house – and watching it finally start to take shape gave us such a buzz. The house had only one previous owner, and although he’d maintained the garden, the crazy paving gave it an outdated look, and an apple tree right in the centre made for wasted, unused space. The patio was first to go, then we raised a portion of the ground closest to the house so the floor would be level with the kitchen, as we loved the idea of gatherings spilling out into the garden. We didn’t have the heart to remove the apple tree, as we’d heard the guy before us was particularly fond of it, so we designed the lower half of the space around it. Gareth was set on a having a rocky, almost cliff-like divide between the two halves, so brought in huge boulders to create the look he wanted. He also really loves water, so a pond was non-negotiable, and he made a fireplace with bricks we salvaged from inside the house. I love the smell of grass, but it just seemed impractical with a dog, so we chose artificial instead. It doesn’t have the charm of real grass, but it doesn’t need any care. We then created a slope from scaffolding boards to connect the two zones, and filled every corner with plants to create our very own oasis.’
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Water’s edge
subTLe sHADes Clusters of silver, grey and lilac blooms give the foliage an almost metallic glint
‘Gareth designed the pond himself – he’s a genius! It’s made of a rendered wall with a viewing window and rockery on the other side. We even have a letter box waterfall, which is fitted to the brick wall.’
Pet-friendly Worried their dog would dig up the lawn, Miffy and Gareth chose faux grass.
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Make it work for you MIFFY’S STYLE: URBAN JUNGLE
A space packed with lush ferns, layered planting and pops of dreamy dark teal makes a great escape from the city
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TrEE FErN Relatively hardy plants that can reach heights (and diameters) of up to 5m, tree ferns are ideal for filling out bare spots with lush foliage.
LuPINuS ‘ThE ChATELAINE' A cottage garden favourite, this tough perennial features tall spikes of pink and white flowers all summer long.
ACEr PALMATuM The deep colour rich leaves of the Japanese maple are perfect for adding a warm, contrasting hue to the greenery.
WhErE To buY 1 Balinese parasol in cream, £250, Raj Tent Club. 2 Steel watering can, £30, Garden Trading. 3 Bréhat spruce garden armchair in grey, £178.50, Maisons du Monde. 4 Hanging hurri with candle and tea light holders, from £14.95 each, both Grand Illusions. 5 Peacock feather embroidered teal cushion, £15, Kaleidoscope. 6 Slemcka traditional cast iron fire basket, £32, B&Q.
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‘Our garden is multipurpose’ Laura Davis and Chris Sheldon transformed an uninspiring rectangular plot into a vibrant space for work, leisure and entertaining
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THE ploT A two-bed, Eighties, terraced starter home in Bracknell.
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RAISED BEDS Look formal but make the best use of a narrow space
Bespoke touch ‘I couldn’t find the perfect colour for the fence, so I decided to mix my own using Cuprinol Garden Shades’ Urban Slate and Smooth Pebble.’
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BLACK BACKDRop dark walls make everything in front of them pop
Complete transformation ‘I revamped an orange pine desk with Annie Sloan chalk paint in Graphite and sealed it with her coloured wax to give more depth.’
Hanging out the shed is an extra living space
‘The original Seventies hanging chair was an eBay find, but you can find new macramé-style chairs at Wayfair.’
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WHAT I’VE LEARNED
GARDEN PRoJECT
Make it work for you LAURA’S STYLE: BOHO CHIC
Classic rattan baskets, seating and accessories paired with smart, grey furniture create a relaxed, elegant vibe
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DELPhINIUM ASToLAT Growing to a height of 1.5m, this plant produces a super pretty spike of pink flowers from June to September.
hYDRANGEA ARboRESCENS ‘ANNAbELLE’ Enjoy its thick bushy leaves in winter and big puffball heads of white flowers in summer.
DAhLIA MIGNoN With its rich purple foliage, this gorgeous, bee attracting plant flowers for months on end, adding plenty of drama to a garden.
WhERE To bUY 1 Black lantern, £20 for two, Wyevale Garden Centres. 2 Ella James macramé box hanging seat, £65, Notonthehighstreet. com. 3 Murcott jute square floor cushion, £175, Soho Home. 4 Warm white LED clear cap festoon lights, £30 for 10, Lights4Fun. 5 Lynton Garden Dagenham teak dining table, £1,599, Wayfair. 6 Matai garden armchair, £83.99, Maisons du Monde. 7 Chevron cushion, £15, B&Q.
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Stay outside after dark Redesign your garden space to make it a place for evening entertainment
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gArdEn STylE cocktail, anyone? Feel like you’re on holiday with this alfresco bar set-up. Summer tiki bar and stool set, £595, John Lewis & Partners
Ideal Home loves… a garden bar Create the ultimate drinks station for nights under the stars
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pick yOur Bar Perfect for parties, if you’re buying off-the-peg, choose a tropical tiki-style bar in a weather-resistant weave with straw roof (above). Alternatively, go for the Bar Gazebo, £299.99, The Range – it has a sturdy metal frame, fabric canopy shade and built-in glass rack. For a small garden, try B&Q’s Porak wooden two-seater bar, £220.
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Want your outdoors to look as considered as your indoors? From showstopper gardens to familyfriendly spaces and minimalist terraces, you’ll find all the inspiration you need in RHS Design Outdoors by Matthew Keightley, £25 (Mitchell Beazley in association with the RHS).
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CHooSE BLoomS THAT WiLL RELEASE THEiR PERFUmE AS dUSK dESCEndS ■ Night phlox is smothered with pretty scented flowers in summer, as is easyto-grow night-scented stock. ■ For trellis and pergolas, train fragrant honeysuckle, jasmine or wisteria, or try tobacco plant.
Turn your lawn into a movie theatre
Find THe rigHT spOT Choose a sheltered area of the garden. Arrange seats in rows, or lay a groundsheet on the grass with cushions, beanbags and blankets. Hang a screen While a white sheet pegged to a washing line and weighed down at the lower edge will do as a makeshift screen, try using blackout lining for a better-quality picture. Sew a couple of lengths together, attach timber battens top and bottom, then hang on a fence or garden shed. Alternatively, buy a second-hand projector screen. invesT in a prOjecTOr You’ll need something to play your film on – which could be a DVD player, laptop or streaming device – connected to a projector. Digital HD projectors give a good quality picture and are fairly simple to set up. Check the lumen measurement – for viewing outdoors after dark, it should be at least 3,000 lumens. For a basic model, try the ViewSonic PJD7720HD, from £400, or splash out on Sony’s top-ofthe-range VPL-VW270ES, £4,999. You’ll also need good plug-in speakers to boost the sound quality.
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put on a show Choose a crowd-pleaser, make some popcorn and invite friends round for an open-air movie night. LEd connectable festoon lights, £35 for 20, Lights4fun
BrOnze up Doubles as a barbecue. Bronze Globe firepit, £90, Wyevale Garden Centres
invesTmenT Buy This pretty choice is hand made. Stainless steel firepit with cooking set, lid and tray, £1,245, The Woodee
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SLIM FIT Hampstead corner sofa, £1,250, Garden trading Centre this Scandinavian-inspired sofa (H78xW204x D74.5cm) around a firepit for evening entertaining. Its natural look will tie in with the garden surroundings. THE BEST BIT: The seats are hand-wrapped in all-weather bamboo for a practical finish that doesn’t compromise on style.
LAZY DAYS Hampstead jewel daybed, £4,999, Bridgman Relax with friends on this deluxe daybed (H189xW234xD222cm), for a luxurious holiday vibe in your own garden. THE BEST BIT: It comes with six cushions.
BARGAIN BUY aluminium corner sofa set, £500, argos Made from wood-effect aluminium, this spacious set (H63.5xW214x D70cm) requires little maintenance. THE BEST BIT: The three-seater part of this sofa doubles as a sunlounger.
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DOUBLE UP Modular garden bench, £314, Maisons du Monde Perfect for cosying up for a chat (H70xW214xD74cm). THE BEST BIT: Push down the sides to turn it into a lounger.
SITTING PRETTY Salsa garden sofa, £120, John Lewis & Partners This fun design (H81.5xW117x D67.2cm) seats two and brings a tropical twist to your outdoor area. THE BEST BIT: Made from steel and rattan, it can be kept out all year.
CLEAN LINES rio low-level corner sofa set, £599.99, Very Offering an informal lounging option, this modular sofa (three-seat sofa, H64xW214xD75cm, two-seat sofa, H64xW144x D75cm) oozes style. THE BEST BIT: The frame’s overhanging ledges act as handy side tables to perch drinks on.
CLASSIC LOOK eve coffee set, £1,499, Dobbies Simple Nordic design makes this a timeless choice (sofa H78xW148xD78cm). THE BEST BIT: The frames can be left to weather naturally.
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BOTTOMS UP Mali grey rattan bar and dining set, £449, Homebase This dining-cum-bar set (bar unit H100xW130x94cm) offers the best of both worlds. THE BEST BIT: The integrated design saves on space.
weather watch While it’s generally advisable to store outdoor cushions away from the elements, materials are becoming more advanced and modern-day seat
pads are often made in shower-proof fabrics. Check the specifications on your new purchase before buying and be sure to follow the maker’s guidelines to avoid damage. be PracticaL If you’re after a sociable spot to chat with a group of friends or family, a sofa and armchair set
with a central coffee table is best. But for a quiet spot for two, try a double daybed or wide lounger for a more relaxed option. inside out Choose garden furniture that echoes your interior style to ensure a seamless flow between the indoors and outside, especially in front of bifolds and windows.
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Make light work of it Spend less time on maintenance and more time kicking back with these smart ideas SeaSide Style Give a pathway a boardwalk feel with decking planks. Blooma Madeira deck boards, £5.25 each, B&Q
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Ideal home loves… easy-care surfaces Limit your garden’s upkeep by cutting back on the grassy areas
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leT gO Of THe laWn The less grass you have, the lighter your workload will be. Break up large expanses by adding a sweep of paving or decking running across the garden, or introducing sections of slate or cobbles to break up lines and create areas that don’t require maintenance. Choose smooth stones for clean lines, or shingle and pebbles for a rustic look.
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sHape paTHWays Extend paths to further reduce lawn area, and add shingle or gravel so rainwater can drain away freely. Carve out areas alongside your pathways to create natural break-out places where you can add planting features, seating or play areas. Keep the area of lawn you’re left with in a simple shape, so it’ll be easier to mow.
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bring On THe beDs Reduce lawn size by making beds and borders big and bold – well-filled beds are easier to care for than grass. Position annual flowers near paths and patios where they can be enjoyed up close, with larger perennials further back. Top-dressing beds with a thick layer of gravel, slate or bark will help to suppress weeds for easy maintenance.
Pick up practical gardening advice from blogger Alexandra Campbell, including tips on low-maintenance plants and no-dig borders, as well as advice for tackling skinny gardens, at themiddlesized garden.co.uk
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HOW TO…
SWAP TURF FoR FAUx GRASS
Lowwatering plants
Here’s everything you need to know
GO FOR dROUGHT-TOLERAnT PLAnTS And FLOwERS ■ Aromatic silver-leaved plants have an oily surface that absorbs less heat, so they thrive in dry spots. Try lavender, rosemary, santolina or artemisia. ■ Verbena, sedum and buddleia also require little care.
CHOOsing yOur sTyle Artificial grass comes in different designs, shades, pile height and density, including softer grasses that feel like the real thing, hard-wearing versions suitable for heavy traffic, and even striped grass for a professionallymown look. Buy it on the roll to lay as a DIY project, from £14.99sq m, or have it installed professionally, for upwards of £60sq m (or £3,000-£4,000 for an average-size garden). laying yOur laWn Before new grass goes down, old turf should be removed (down to 5-7cm) and a stable base of sand or aggregate put down and compacted, which will stop grass shifting. Follow this with a layer of membrane to prevent weeds growing through. Grass should then be unrolled and laid with sections aligned so the blades point the same way. Use glue, tape and pins to secure and trim with a sharp knife. MainTaining THe lOOk Once your lawn is laid it’ll need little upkeep. Brush regularly with a stiff broom to get rid of leaves and hose down every so often. For pet poo, wait until it hardens before removing.
TAkE IT EASy wITH TECH THAT dOES THE wORk FOR yOU easy WaTering Team this timer with your watering system and it’ll look after plants automatically. Sensor Controller Plus, £44.99, Hozelock
fake it Go for a no-mow option – varying shades of green give this range a realistic look. windermere artificial grass, £17.99sq m, Carpetright
all-in-One planTer A self watering insert keeps the soil moist, while castors mean it’s easy to move. PS Fejo self-watering plant pot, £16, Ikea
rObO MOW This robot mower will work quietly around the garden then recharge when done. Automower 105, from £875, Husqvarna
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Find a quiet spot to relax Carve out some peace and quiet for yourself this summer with a comfy lounger and a good book
ROCK ON Garden rocking chair in light green, £595, Out there Interiors Made from a powder-coated metal frame, plastic slats and bamboo runners, this stylish seat (H91.5x W64xD99.5cm) comes in a wide range of colourways to tie in with any outdoor scheme. Combining form and function, it offers an ergonomically-contoured frame. THE BEST BIT: The soothing rocking movement will add another level of relaxation to your downtime.
LUXE LOOK Palm Springs gunmetal daybed, £1,200, raj tent Club Kick back with a refreshing cocktail in hand on this lavish daybed (H174xW140xD70cm). THE BEST BIT: The sofa can be used indoors without the canopy.
HANGING OUT egg chair, £699, Wyevale Garden Centres Unwind after a busy week in this swing chair (H195xW147xD127cm). THE BEST BIT: It can seat two comfortably, if you want some company.
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OuTDOOR RELAxING ESCAPE TO PARADISE Bloomingville tassel garden hammock, £105, Beaumonde Recreate that holiday feeling at home lounging in your very own hammock (L190xW105cm). THE BEST BIT: Wooden bars stop it from twisting as you get in and out.
CATCH SOME RAYS Jambi lounger, £220, Habitat Settle down for an afternoon of sunworshipping on this colourful single lounger (H76xW60xD163cm). THE BEST BIT: The flexible plastic back means it’s comfy without needing cushions.
HIDE AWAY Hanging bell tent, £950, Cox & Cox Take shelter from the sun – or your kids – in this fun suspended teepee (H250xW275xD275cm). THE BEST BIT: With a removable canopy, the teepee can be stripped back to an open swing, if you prefer. LAID-BACK LOOK Layla striped cocoon bean seat, £149, Made.com For a casual yet comfy seating solution, try this garden beanbag (H45xDia80cm), which moulds to your body shape. THE BEST BIT: It can be used indoors as well as out if you need an extra seat.
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DAY SLEEPER Lynton Garden daybed, £849.99, Wayfair For the ultimate experience in garden relaxation, try this luxurious sofa (H160xW165xD127cm). THE BEST BIT: The retractable canopy reduces glare on your laptop screen, if you want to take your home office outdoors.
MAGICAL ESCAPE The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo, £16.99 (Quercus Books) An enchanting story set in Malaysia about a dance hall girl and an orphan boy.
ROMANTIC READ The Day We Met by roxie Cooper, £7.99 (ebury Publishing) An epic will-they-won’t-they love story of two people already in relationships.
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PERIOD DRAMA The Road to Grantchester by James runcie, £14.99 (Bloomsbury) The captivating prequel to the Grantchester series, set in post-war London.
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Create a mindful oasis Equip your outdoor space to be a place for relaxation and calm
SOUnd bATh Give your garden a focal point with a striking, yet simple, water bowl feature. Scupper 26 concrete water bowl, from £2,874, Solus decor
Ideal home loves…water features Enjoy the soothing sound and sight of trickling water
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START SIMPLE For smaller gardens, choose a self-contained water feature, such as a bowl, bubbling sphere or mini fountain, that won’t overwhelm the space. Water is recirculated so they’ll need minimum maintenance and they come complete with a pump. Prices start from around £80; try Primrose for a selection of designs.
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MAKE A STATEMENT For something more spectacular in a bigger garden, consider a fountain, cascade or even a water wall. But remember, larger water features will require more planning, plus they need a circulation system to keep the water moving and a filtration system to keep the water clean, and will often require professional installation.
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THINK LOGISTICALLY Avoid a too-sunny location that can encourage weed growth and site away from trees, as leaves could clog it. You’ll need electricity to power the pump, which must feature a Residual Current Device (RCD) to protect from electric shock. Keep pools and fountains covered if there are children around – a feature with no standing water is safest.
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Be inspired This new podcast, from gardening writers Michael Perry and Ellen Mary, focuses on plants for wellbeing and investigates the wider benefits and uses of plants. The Plant Based Podcast, via iTunes or Spotify.
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Plants for health
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Choose a hot tub
SURROUnd yOURSElF wiTH FlOwERS And PlAnTS TO BOOST yOUR wEllBEinG
Pour yourself a glass of prosecco and slip in for a relaxing night
■ Plant aromatic herbs along paths so that the scent will be released as you brush past, such as fragrant thyme. ■ Choose plants with healing properties for beds and borders such as echinacea, fennel or lemon balm.
SIZE IT UP A four-seat tub will suit the average family. You can buy a basic inflatable hot tub for around £500, with off-thepeg designs in fibreglass or acrylic costing between £2,500-£4,000, depending on design. Extras, such as lighting, audio and water features, will cost more and you’ll need to factor-in installation and running costs. Custom-built, wood-fired tubs don’t need electricity, as the heater is fuelled by dry wood – expect to pay upwards of £3,500. CHOOSE YOUR SPOT Find a solid, level base, such as concrete, which may need reinforcing to handle the weight of a full tub. You’ll need access to water and electricity and the surrounding area should be clean so dirt won’t get in.
SOAK IT UP Relax into a warm tub at the end of a long day, whatever the weather. Helsinki hot tub, £720, B&Q, is similar
WORK OUT THE WATERWORKS Simply fill with a hose and drain out the bottom, using the waste water on your garden. Hot tubs with filtration systems need treating with special sanitising chemicals and the water should be changed once a month. The antibacterial properties of wooden tubs avoid the use of chemicals, but the water needs changing more often.
RElAx likE A ScAndinAviAn wiTH yOUR Own HOT ROOm ROUND HOUSE An upright barrel sauna takes up less floor space, but still has room for six. Upright wooden sauna, from £4,559, SaunEco
SIMPLY SPRUCE Barrel shaped to allow better air circulation and faster heating time. Barrel sauna, from £3,899, Royal Tubs
TOP OF THE RANGE For real wow factor, go for a luxe sauna with outdoor deck and fireplace option. Solide garden sauna, from £14,176, Aqualine Saunas
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Enjoy leisurely alfresco meals From a quiet coffee alone to big barbecues, there’s a dining set to suit every need and garden size
KEEP IT CASUAL Chilson small table and bench set, £1,600, Garden trading If you’re looking for a dining set-up that can be used both indoors and out, this industrial-inspired set (H75xW180xD90cm) is a sure winner. The besT biT: Benches offer an informal alternative to chairs and allow more guests to be seated around the table.
INSIDE OUT rotating pod, £7,999, John lewis & partners Entertain outside whatever the weather in a pod (H220xDia240cm). The besT biT: Rotate it to face the sun or swivel into the shade, as you prefer.
MIAMI VIBES nerja patio rope dining set, £499, George Home This modern set (H72xDia110cm) will add softness to your patio. The besT biT: Soft string backs make these chairs super comfy.
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VINTAGE CHARM rosedale dining set, £499, Marks & spencer If you’re after a classic English country garden feel, this is for you (H73xDia100cm). The besT biT: Stackable chairs make this set easy to store.
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FAMILY FRIENDLY aspen set with lazy susan and parasol, £2,729, Bramblecrest Gather the whole brood around this classic circular dining table (H74xDia140cm). The besT biT: The chairs are upholstered in an all-weather fabric so there’s no need for cushions.
COUNTRY GARDEN sofia dining set, £699, Dobbies Featuring delicately punchedout metalwork, this elegant option (H71xW101.5x D167.5cm) can seat six.
INSTANT STYLE Ipanema designer six-seater dining set, £989.01, out & out An outdoor set that looks as stylish as your indoor one (H75xW95xL180cm).
The besT biT: Durable metal makes this dining set weatherresistant and easy to maintain.
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STOW AWAY Calathea garden table and two chairs, £324, Maisons du Monde Make the most of a limited space with this smart dining set (H80xW100xD80cm). The besT biT: Fill the plant box with your favourite shrubs.
SIZe MAtteRS First, measure your space to work out what size table will fit. Remember to leave enough room for doors to fully open or bifolds to fold back, as well as space for people to move around freely. MAteRIAL woRLd Sturdy wood is an ever-popular choice for outdoor furniture
thanks to its natural appeal and hardwearing qualities. Teak is particularly popular as it is rich in oil, which makes it water-resistant. Metal furniture comes in several different forms – wrought iron, although attractive to look at, will rust, whereas aluminium has a protective anti-rust coating. All-weather weaves
are another good option, designed to replicate the look of natural rattan. SAVVY StoRAGe For compact outdoor spaces, a folding dining set is a smart choice as it can easily be stowed away. For a larger table, invest in a weather-proof cover to protect it from the elements.
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The besT biT: The ergonomically-sculpted dining chairs are maintenance-free.
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Start growing your own Set aside a corner of the garden for planting veg, fruit and cutting flowers plant nurturer house seedlings and plants ready for transfer out into the open. Rowlinson timber coldframe, £79.99, wyevale Garden Centres
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Ideal Home loves… greenhouses Boost your harvest with a glass house – however large or small
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exTenD THe seasOn Having your own greenhouse will let you start off seedlings earlier in the season, so they’re better established when the weather becomes warm enough to plant them. You’ll also be able to grow tender crops, such as aubergines and peppers, through the summer, and other plants later in the season to extend your harvest even more.
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finD THe rigHT size If you have plenty of space, go for a traditional glazed greenhouse. It should have ventilation as it can get very hot inside, and should be sited in a sunny position, away from trees and on a level base of paving or gravel. Add some tiered shelving inside so you can organise plants easily. Find a range of styles at B&Q and Wyevale, from £300.
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COmpaCT CrOp For smaller gardens, and for those just starting out and not ready to go the whole hog, consider an inexpensive flat-pack, mini greenhouse. They come in a range of sizes with zip-up PVC covers and wire shelves inside to hold seedling trays and plant pots. Choose from a range at Wilko and Homebase, starting at less than £20.
Find out how to organise your plot, when to plant and harvest, plus which jobs you should be tackling when, in this useful guide. Allotment Month by Month by Alan Buckingham, £17.99 (DK).
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HOW TO…
PLAN A GROWING SPACE
The easiest starter crops COnCEnTRATE On yOUR FAVOURiTEs
Address these key points before you start
■ French and runner beans are easy to grow on wigwams, while just one courgette plant will produce plenty. ■ Cherry tomatoes and cucumbers will thrive in a sunny spot. ■ Cane fruits don’t require much space, but need a little support.
CHOOse THe besT spOT You ideally want somewhere that gets plenty of sun, is away from trees and is sheltered from wind. What you grow depends on how much space you have, so measure up and sketch out a plan. Divvy-up yOur plOT You’ll need some flexibility in the growing area so you’re able to rotate crops from one year to the next, which is beneficial to soil and prevents a build-up of pests and diseases. Ideally, try and divide your plot into three for a three-year crop rotation: peas, beans and fruiting vegetables (such as cucumbers and peppers); brassicas (cabbages, cauliflower); and roots, onions and leaves (such as lettuce and spinach). For any perennial crops, such as rhubarb and asparagus, or fruit trees and bushes, you’ll need to allocate a permanent spot.
Space Savvy use raised beds and vertical planting to make use of every bit of space. Carbon steel digging spade, £17.99; fork, £17.99, both Dobbies
be spaCe-effiCienT Raised beds are easy to manage as you control the soil you put in and they drain more freely. Plant in tubs, troughs and hanging baskets to make use of any extra space and use fences, trellis and wigwams to grow climbing beans and runners.
sAVE TimE wiTH An OFF-THE-PEG OPTiOn in THe bag Grow spuds in a compact space. Vigoroot potato/tomato planter, £6.50, sarah Raven
raise THem up Save space with stackable beds. Verve pine stackable raised beds, from £12 each; grow tunnel, from £8, all B&Q
lifT Off The raised height allows for easy access. Poppy VegTrug in black, £29.99, VegTrug
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Cook up a storm outside We’ve rounded up the best options on the market for foodies who love to work outdoors EXTRA SIDES texas Stardom gas BBQ, £329, Homebase Its generous grilling area (H120.7x W145xD57cm) means it’s more than capable of cooking for large groups. What’s more, the price tag won’t break the bank. THE BEST BIT: The additional side burner can be used for cooking veg or side dishes.
DAY TO NIGHT Dancook firepit, £169.99, Dobbies Suitable for use with both wood and charcoal, this firepit (H50xW78 xD74cm) can be switched from barbecue to campfire simply by removing the grate.
PIZZA PRONTO Ooni 3 outdoor pizza oven, £199, Lakeland Fuelled by beechwood pellets, this compact pizza oven (H67xW64xD35cm) reaches temperature in just ten minutes and can cook your pizzas in as little as 60 seconds. THE BEST BIT: The three little legs mean you can place it down on any surface for use.
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MASTER CHEF La Hacienda large kamado oven, £799.99, Glowing embers A versatile option for outdoor cooking, the kamado oven (H122xW117xD70cm) is suitable for grilling, roasting, searing or smoking. Plus, the striking enamel finish is hard-wearing and heat-resistant. THE BEST BIT: Wheels make it easy to manoeuvre around to keep smoke away from guests.
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THE BEST BIT: The low design makes it perfect for toasting marshmallows.
oUtdooR cookInG ARTISAN APPEAL Dome 60 Leggero oven, £1,900, Jamie Oliver Handmade in Italy, this wood-fired oven (H105xW87xD94.5cm) keeps outdoor cooking simple with its classic design and is suitable for baking bread and pizzas or cooking meat, fish and veggies. THE BEST BIT: Store firewood within easy reach on the handy shelf built into the frame.
PREPARATION STATION Forno garden set, £1,695, Morsø This Nordic-inspired combo (H80xW60xD120cm) includes a generous grill and pizza oven with plenty of space to prep your dishes and store utensils. THE BEST BIT: A corrosionresistant coating protects the grill from harsh weather conditions.
NICE PRICE Star flower chimenea, £74.99, Notcutts Doubling-up as a decorative heat source and a handy BBQ, this clay chimenea (H75xDia36cm) features a removable flue and chrome-plated grill to suit both your outdoor dining and lounging needs. THE BEST BIT: The traditional rustic design will add character to any space.
EXTRA TOPPING La Hacienda BBQ pizza oven, from £69.99, Garden Street If you’re a keen pizza chef but don’t have the space for a dedicated oven, this compact model (H15xW40xD35cm) has been cleverly designed to sit atop a barbecue. THE BEST BIT: A carry handle means you can take it to a friend’s.
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ALL-IN-ONE Doppio pizza and cucina wood oven and kitchen, £2,295, Cuckooland Take your outdoor dining experience to the next level with this versatile oven (H118.8xW62xD59.7cm), featuring six different cooking configurations. THE BEST BIT: Fuel it with wood or coal.
FUeL tHe FIRe The age-old debate over charcoal versus gas barbecues is mainly down to personal preference. For convenience, gas models win as they require less cleaning and can be up and running quickly. On the flip side, charcoal grills are thought to give food a more authentic barbecued flavour.
Good wood When choosing wood to fuel your pizza oven, look for dry hardwoods like oak, beech or maple and avoid wood with a high sap or oil content, such as pine or eucalyptus. It’s important to keep your firewood stored in a dry place, as damp wood will burn poorly and produce a lot of smoke.
QUIck SeRVIce Consider how much cooking space you’ll require to cater for family and friends. Pizza ovens tend to only cook one pizza at a time. But when it comes to barbecues, a single burner model or a 900sq cm grill is about right for two people, whereas for larger groups, you’ll need at least twice the amount of space.
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get the right utensils BBQ tool set, £7.25, Sainsbury’s Home
make use of pockets Artisan canvas apron, L70cm, £59.95, Nkuku
keep garnishes fresh Sommar bowls, £4 for set of three, Ikea
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give home-smoking a go Kitchen Craft smoking oven, £64.99; smoking chips, £14.99, both Lakeland
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wheel everything out Tice garden drinks trolley in teal, £99, Made.com
tidy up the condiments Steel six part caddy, £12, Dunelm
shape the perfect patty Gentleman’s hardware burger press, £18, John Lewis & Partners
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protect your hands Silicone BBQ gloves, £8.99, Amazon
kit out your cooking area with these smart buys and barbecue favourites
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keep the breeze at bay Nature napkin holder, £30, Forma
Make a sUMMer cooler Stockholm cork drinks dispenser, £12.50, Sainsbury’s Home
add soMe tropical vibes Bamboo dinner plate, £2.99, Dobbies
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Outdoor dining Upgrade the kitchen roll Sommar paper napkins, £1.25 for 30, Ikea
shUt oUt the flies Mapora food covers, £15 for set of three, Habitat
set the table in style with a Mix of essentials and nice-tohaves
dress Up salads Tourron oil bottle, £16, Amara
add warMth with wood Ocha salad servers, £12, Soho Home
bring on chips and dips Lulworth dip bowls in four colours, £2.50 each, Dunelm
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Laid-back Lounger Mastholmen armchair, £90, Ikea
Light up the night Festoon squirrel string lights, £70, Amara
throw in safari styLe Tawi outdoor cushion, £20, Maisons Du Monde
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Outdoor living
set up a smart shade Malta parasol, £65, B&Q
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showcase succuLents Concrete planters on wooden stands, £129 for set of two, Out & Out
rest a cooL drink Rive Bistro tray table, £25, Garden Trading
bring in boho chic Kilimanjaro outdoor rug, £49.95, Cuckooland
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add an atmospheric gLow Resin solar lanterns, £32.99 each, Dobbies
deck out your garden seating area in styLe with these top summer picks
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