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Welcome to our

May issue!

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am constantly inspired by the reader homes we feature on these pages, and one of the things I most enjoy is hearing their stories; from the journey of finding their houses to how they turned it into their dream property, or even a ‘for now’ pad.

And, of course, I love seeing the final results.

One of my favourites this month is Siobhan Could you be Editor and Joe’s clever renovation of their 1960s our cover star? ex-council house. The transformation is nothing less than amazing, Reckon you’ve and they are now enjoying open-plan living, while still embracing got what it takes the period of their property. Find it on page 14. We all love a good to be a future before and after, and I’m sure Britt’s kitchen on page 88 will impress.

HomeStyle cover star? A creative By keeping the same layout, and adding new cupboard fronts, tiles home and a smile is and worktops it just goes to show that it’s possible to get a space that you love without using up all of your savings! Elsewhere we have all you need! Email us a quick snap of a guide to adding colour, don’t worry this includes monochrome yourself in your schemes as well as warmer and cooler shades, if like me you’re a little fave room to the colour shy! See page 75. Florals are always a spring/summer staple, address at the and we’ve found the all-new wallpapers and fabrics which will make a statement on page 63. In food, we have delicious weeknight dinners, bottom of this page.

We can’t wait to vegan recipes, plus sweet berry desserts. Find it from page 115. hear from you.

Have a fantastic month, Pop over to our website for even more tips, advice and bargain shopping ideas!

PS. DON’T MISS IT The next issue of HomeStyle is out 1st May

Living 88

Shopping 6

Cooking 119

Making 36

Styling 67

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Contents...

TOTAL REVAMP Take a look at Gemma’s colourful home on page 38

Living

14 We redesigned our ex-council pad

94 We have a bedroom to be proud of Julie decided enough was enough and designed her ideal bedroom

Siobhan and Joe have revived their 1960s house with a new layout

100 10 ways to be more eco-friendly at home

26 We’ve added lots of lovely colour

There are plenty of things we can do in our homes to help the environment

Zoe and Gregor have created a bright and beautiful family home

106 I finally dared to go to the dark side!

38 We did all the work in eight weeks

Ellie has totally changed her dated bathroom with individual touches

Despite a tight budget, Gemma has updated her house by the sea

50 It was bland but it reflects us now

114 Easy living Ways and products to make your home life much more simple

Zarah has slowly transformed each room to reflect her personality

88 Our dreary kitchen is now totally dreamy Britt’s kitchen has a brand new look

130 In conversation...

Lucy St George, co-founder of online retailer Rockett St George talks all things interiors

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Shopping 6

Shop the high street The best affordable home buys

22 Office storage Create a work space you want to be in

34 Perfect pastels Lucy Watson shares some of her tasty vegan dishes page 118

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Embrace soft-hued shades

46 Bathroom mirrors Jazz up your vanity space

58 Rock ’n’ rollin’ Showcase your love of music

92 Club tropicana Turn your kitchen into an ambient room

98 Scandi cool Introduce colour into your bedroom

Lucy St George from Rockett St George gives us an insight into her career page 130

104 Get him to the greek Greek-inspired homeware

110 Factory girl Chic bathroom accessories

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Styling 12 The wish list The latest home buys that we just can’t get enough of

63 Decorator’s moodboards We explore new ways to bring florals into your home

75 Paint colour psychology We’ve decoded the colour wheel to see what effect it has

83 Film set interiors Get inspired by some of the most iconic on-screen locations

Making SAVVY STORAGE Make your own movable furniture on page 25

BLUE HUE See what’s on our wish list on page 12

25 Room divider Create a wheelable cabinet

36 Knitted slogan Inspiring word art for your walls

48 Succulent garden Make a showstopping centrepiece

60 Pom pom hanging Add texture to a plain wall

70 Rope footstool Give an eco-twist to a classic piece

73 Upcycling news We bring you all the latest finds from the world of craft

Cooking 116 Quick-fix suppers Short on time? You’ve come to the right place, get stuck in and make these super speedy meals

118 Join the club Have your guests asking for seconds with Lucy Watson’s vegan recipes

120 Feeling fruity Be inspired by Swedish desserts

122 Food news What’s on our plates and filling our trolleys this month? We try and test Itsu’s amazing new noodle kits

VEGGIE GOODNESS Get inspired by Lucy Watson’s vegan dishes on page 118

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105 What’s coming up?

A sneak peek...

112 Subscribe to HomeStyle 123 Win prizes Check out our giveaways

124 #myHShome Tag us in your pics

128 Shopping directory May 2019 5

River Island Go global

Take inspiration from across the globe with mixed materials

SLEEK DESIGN Green metal bar candle holder, £10

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MONOCHROME MAGIC Black and white leopard print frame, £12

£40 or under

LIGHT UP Pastel ornate print lid candle, £12

LUSTRE FINISH Large pink octagon glass vase, £20

COLOUR BLOCK Blue round tray, £18

GORGEOUS GEMSTONE Agate hook, £15

PRETTY TASSELS Large mint green geo embroidered cushion, £40

SHOP THE

HIGH STREET Here’s our pick of the best bargain buys the high street and web have to offer 6 homestylemag.co.uk

Style on a shoestring BOHO BEAUTY Small green leaf print rug, £35; black leopard print cushion, £15; small gold caged candle, £20; large cream macramé vase, £20; small pot succulents, £6 each; small dark cream macramé vase, £15; gold Perspex photo frame, £12, all River Island

Next Luxe touch

SIMPLE SOPHISTICATION Ombré glass tumbler, £12

Update your room with gold and textured accessories

LIGHT SHOW Cube table lamp, £28 DRINK UP Smoked gold effect wine glasses, £26 for four

COSY ADDITION Textured pom pom cushion, £14 WINE TIME? Ombé decanter, £16

SWEET SEQUIN Tasselled sequin laundry bag, £24

BLUSH TONES Sequin velvet cushion, £12, Next

HOW TO

style the look Channel the hotter climates by filling your home with life and culture, and embracing a carefree and laidback vibe. More is more with this look, go all out by layering rugs, cushions and throws for a statement.

Don’t be afraid to mix and match textures and patterns, there is no right or wrong. Adorn your home with distressed items that look like they’ve been sourced from exotic locations as well as having a charming story to tell.

Feature Nicole Howarth

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HOW TO

style the look

M&S Soft shades Choose elegant shades for a sophisticated and timeless look

BLOCK STRIPED Ceramic vase, £19.50

MODERN FLAIR Core oblong mirror, £29.50

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Create a sense of romance in the living room with a light pink sofa.

Add a dose of glamour with soft pastel shades, rose gold accessories and sleek furniture for the ultimate chic look.

Remember that accessories are key and play an important role in your home style. Try scattering cushions over a sofa, opting for a large floor lamp and investing in bold rugs for a lounge that is stylish yet practical.

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HOW CHIC Five point candelabra, £25

ABSTRACT LEAF Hand-painted rectangular platter, £17.50

RIBBED TEXTURE Cotton rich placemat, £7.50 for two

GO FAUX Grass and white pom pom in pot, £25

CENTRE STAGE Small apothecary vase, £9.50

ELEGANT STYLE Sunbaked etched circle mug, £5 8 homestylemag.co.uk

THINK PINK Block stripe cushion, £12.50; modern leaf cushion, £12.50; velvet cushion, £19.50; block stripe throw, £39.50, all M&S

Style on a shoestring GREEN SCENE Tropic frames, £1; cactus ornament, £1; succulent pot, £1, all Poundland

Poundland

TONAL EFFECT Ombré vase, £1

Fresh look Mix and match patterned accessories for a quick update SPOTTY DOTTY Black and white spotted tableware, £1 each

HANG UP Hanging planter, £1

ANIMAL THEME Zebra vase, £1

SAVVY STORAGE Storage containers, £1 each

INDUSTRIAL FEEL Storage basket, £1 FAKE IT Succulent and cactus pots, £1 each

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NEW COLLAB One of our favourite furniture collaborations has got together once again to release a new sofa and chair design. DFS and French Connection took the internet by storm when they launched their first design, so we were beyond excited to see the latest offering. They’ve come up with a timeless Camden Mid-Century four-seater sofa as well as the Camden armchair, which both come in three shades. They’re classic pieces that will add style to any living space.

SCANDI COOL Camden armchair in yellow, £599; Camden four-seater sofa in grey, £999, both DFS

PURPLE RAIN Camden four-seater sofa in purple, £999, DFS

The wish list...

New this month: ASOS homeware launch, designer collabs and more…

IN THE FRAME Matching bathroom suites bought of the shelf are long gone, it’s now all about personalisation. The hot topic on Instagram right now is Crittallstyle windows, and now that matt black look has made its way into the bathroom.

With this in mind, say hello to the Merlyn Black range of industrial-style shower screens. With prices starting from £475, it is deinitely worth investing in one of these stylish designs.

Potty for plants Scott Cain brought us the viral Instagram account @boyswithplants and he has taken the concept further by creating a beautiful coffee table book that is filled with two of our favourite things – handsome men and plants! It’s jam-packed with stunning imagery and personal anecdotes, and is a great read for all the plant-lovers amongst us as well as those wanting to learn more about caring for them. Who doesn’t want to introduce more greenery? We certainly do!

Feature Becca Green

Boys with Plants: 50 Boys and the Plants They Love curated by Scott Cain (Modern Books, £9.99).

BLACK OUT Shop Merlyn Black shower screens from £475 12 homestylemag.co.uk

SPEND VS SAVE Lock your lips around this…

READ MY LIPS Red hot lips beaded cushion, Rockett St George

£95

£29 RED ALERT Tatty Devine lips cushion, Made

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EYE FIVE ASOS Supply pom pom throw, £28; ASOS Supply Eye See You duvet set, £35 for double; ASOS Supply Cheeky tufted rug, £36, all ASOS

It’s the homeware launch that we’ve all been waiting for, drum roll please… ASOS has inally released their irst own brand collection – and trust us, it doesn’t disappoint. Expect to see graphic prints, bundles of texture, pretty as punch ceramics and soft furnishings to die for. Prices start at a reasonable £6 and are available at asos.com.

COLOUR CRUSH Dive into the coolest hue this season, blue. In all its differing shades and tones, blue is the talk of the town right now and we totally get why. Naturally creating a calm and serene atmosphere with its beachy connotations, we can’t get enough of this dreamy colour.

THROWING SHADE Blue ombré vase, £12.99, HomeSense

Extra kitchen work space gets a big thumbs up from us. A kitchen island is the dream, however sometimes it’s not viable, whether that’s down to space or budget. But, affordable retailer Studio has come up with a solution – a movable unit on wheels!

HOT WHEELS Kitchen island storage unit, £169.99, Studio

IN THE DEEP Plumpton sofa in navy, £1,799; Albany coffee table, £399; abstract leaf carved rug, £219; large echeveria in stone pot, £35; spot chenille cushion, £17.50; print and stitch leaf cushion, £25; leaf cushion, £12.50, all M&S

TOTALLY TEAL Patterned cushion, £14, Sainsbury’s

SIT PRETTY Sweep royal blue velvet chair, £175, John Lewis May 2019 13

Lounge The living room space has been created from the new extension – no planning permission was required as it was within permitted development rights. The couple raised the ceiling height and added a roof light. However, top of their list were the bi-fold doors. ‘All these additions make the space feel light and bright and when the bi-fold doors are open, there is a seamless transition from living room to garden – we just love spending time in here.’

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Inspiring homes

Style idea White walls create the perfect backdrop for MidCentury chic

Welcome

to my home A bit about me I’m Siobhan Burke, a project manager and I’m married to Joe, an architect. We live here with our cat, Marco.

Where I live My home is a threebedroom 1960s build ex-council house, in Leytonstone, north east London. We bought it in August 2017.

What I wanted to change We wanted to change everything! It was an advantage that the house needed a full refurbishment as it meant that everything could be updated.

We followed the 1960s-style through to the interiors and added a touch of Scandi.

‘Total refurbishment meant we could put everything back as we wanted it’

My favourite part We love the downstairs living, dining and kitchen area. It’s spacious, light and great for entertaining – especially with the amazing bi-fold doors.

Siobhan likes to mix up styles. The painting above the sofa, commissioned from artist friend, Abi Box, is one of the couple’s favourite items. The vintage G-Plan sideboard was a bargain ind, while the cofee table and curtains are from Ikea

ex-council pad Siobhan and Joe Burke to revive their 1960s house

Feature and styling Renée Green Photos David Giles

How I made it my own

My house May 2019 15

‘We wanted a home oice but didn’t want to use one of the bedrooms. Our oice nook works really well and maximises the space.’ The orange industrial Bisley cabinet was found in a vintage store

‘We’re so glad we managed to create our own home office space’

Siobhan found the vintage Ercol sofa on Gumtree for just £40. ‘We simply upholstered it and replaced the webbing’

My story...

After four years, we had outgrown our flat and were on the lookout for our next project. We definitely wanted to stay locally but knew it would be hard with the increasing property prices in the area. We have always been interested in Mid-Century design and this led us to look around for ex-council houses built in the 60s and 70s. Our house was literally the first door we knocked on! We instantly saw such great potential. After speaking with the owner, we discovered she had lived here since it was built in 1969 and was even the first person to move in on the small 20-house development. Quickly, with the help of her daughter, we agreed a private sale.

There was a real sense of history and charm with the décor, but to be honest, there wasn’t really anything that we wanted to keep. It was packed with wood panelling, polystyrene tiles, plastic concertina doors, layers of laminate flooring and different wallpaper on every wall. We moved straight in and then quickly moved straight back out again!

As Joe is an architect, he was able to draw up a series of sketch options and plans for the extension and new layout, plus he has great trade contacts, so it was easy to source builders and tradesmen. The build was pretty straightforward, the house is basically a box – our biggest challenge was the time factor, as we were paying storage fees and rent, and later on, discovered that the entire roof needed replacing. We were keen to show that an ugly ex-council house can have so much potential, and I think we’ve done just that, I’m very proud!

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Shopping Our fave office storage on page 22

Inspiring homes

Style idea Open shelves are a great way to display an eclectic mix of pieces

The couple did all the work to the garden – the decked area, with string chairs and table from Dunelm, makes the perfect suntrap

Steal my style Get Siobhan’s classic Mid-Century home style White stripes

Blue hue Calvin armchair, Atkin and Thyme

Layla striped cushion, Dunelm

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£399

Plant power Faux plant in wooden pot, HomeSense

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Dining area Making Make a room divider on page 25

As the house has no load-bearing walls, every internal wall could easily be removed with no additional structure required, including the wood panelled one separating the kitchen from the former living room. ‘We really wanted open-plan living but we were also keen to divide up the spaces. We have tried to make each area its own zone, while keeping it sociable. The vintage Ercol table and chairs were my grandparents and I have lots of happy memories of it.’

‘The island acts as a divide between the kitchen and dining space. We designed it with Jon Grant and sourced the castor wheels ourselves. It’s our favourite item of furniture and completely unique to us – we can move it to change the layout of the kitchen-dining area.’

Siobhan has opted for big white shelf units to display all her favourite bits and bobs, which include a vintage sewing machine, her collection of books and the odd hanging plant or two. Shelves make the already open-plan space feel even more roomy as they let the light lood through the room seamlessly.

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‘The openplan layout makes it possible to cook and talk to friends at the same time’

Style idea

Inspiring homes

A suspended single flex pendant offers retro style and illumination, without spoiling walls with a channelled cable

‘We chose a modern kitchen in light grey from Ikea. The in-store design process allowed us to personalise our space. We even used Ikea approved itters. The hexagon tiles from Johnson Tiles work perfectly with the style of the kitchen

Siobhan and Joe chart their home interior projects on Instagram – @ourleytonhouse, which they have quoted on their kitchen chalkboard.

This is also used for displaying their weekday dinner menu.

‘Scandi homes are my design inluence – light, white, grey palette, along with Mid-Century design and plants.’ Vintage Ercol table and chairs inherited from Siobhan’s grandparents work well alongside the Ikea grid shelving and pendant light

‘The new entrance space sets the style of our house. It is bigger and brighter, helped by the long glass panel that sits alongside our new front door’ May 2019 19

A dark navy statement wall, in Naval Night by Valspar, ofers a surprising burst of colour and is the perfect backdrop for the simple plug-in pendant lights

In the guest bedroom, high street meets vintage with a small Ercol writing desk and chair, alongside an Aldi vintage black lamp and Ikea grey Kopardal bed

Master bedroom The couple have found the space challenging but have managed to make the room work with underbed storage and a new wardrobe neatly positioned behind the door, leaving all focus on the striking upholstered headboard from Made.

Design details such as the painted feature wall and single flex pendant bedside lights from Vendimia Lighting Co counter the otherwise neutral and relaxed space.’

Expert advice How to create a Mid-Century inspired look

auction sites such as eBay are a good place to start, but make sure you read the description and look closely at photos.

Be consistent with a particular home style

l Look out for a manufacturer’s

l Mid-Century is all about

statement design pieces, so take time researching brands and furniture and plan décor and room layout around them.

Keep it simple, vintage is all about clean lines and wood. l Invest in timeless well-made

furniture. There are many places to source and check out average prices – websites such as Preloved and Gumtree, plus 20 homestylemag.co.uk

mark or badge and don’t always be deterred by furniture that looks a little worse for wear – it can be a good way to pick up a bargain to upcycle. l Don’t be afraid to use subtle

pops of bright colour around the house. Even homes with a simple monochromatic Scandi colour palette can be given a little more interest by adding a splash of Mid-Century paint colours in the right places.

Inspiring homes

‘Joe worked on the house design, while I spent my time picking out the interior style’

Bathroom ‘The old bathroom was the worst room in the house – no shower and bath taps with only boiling water running through.’ The couple made the decision to combine the two rooms to create a larger, more functional family bathroom – though work only took place once they had moved back in. ‘We really wanted to have a decent sized, relaxing room.

I was desperate to make a Scandimodern feel so we went for matt black taps from Soak and white wall tiles from Johnson Tiles.’

Style idea Plants are an inexpensive way of adding colour and filling little spaces

‘I love plants and having them in the bathroom makes the space feel super-relaxed’. Other design highlights include a feature half wall in Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe and a black and white bath mat from Matalan

What I learned... l Taking on a project this size isn’t easy.

We found that having a plan and a budget in place was so important. Agreeing designs before starting any building work meant that we didn’t rush into any decisions. l Don’t be afraid to do certain jobs yourself.

Doing parts of the renovation makes you feel like you have contributed to the project. l The unexpected happens. During the bathroom renovation we added a roof light only to discover that we needed to replace the whole roof – an unfortunate extra cost that had not been anticipated beforehand.

See homestylemag.co.uk for more great real homes

£90 Rockett St George Brass hardware is efortlessly chic

Locker-style storage, like Siobhan and Joe’s, is a stylish choice

£8 Paperchase A muted colour palette is relaxing and serene

£22 Argos £45 Oliver Bonas

Desk drawers are super-handy for storing documents

Pinboards are a must to display important reminders and artwork

£129 Sue Parkinson Throwback to your school days with this beauty

£12 each Made

£29 Nest

OFFICE STORAGE Wooden pencil pots are Scandi-inspired

Keep your desk tidy with a handy organiser

Create a work space that you really want to be in, just like Siobhan and Joe, with quirky desk accessories 22 homestylemag.co.uk

Shop the look

£26.95 Cult Furniture A stylish and practical magazine rack will keep things in order

£3 Wilko Pretty pastels are an uplifting choice for a study

£25 Kelly Hoppen £29 Cambridge Imprint

A sleek tray will stop things rolling of your desk

Add some colour with a patterned magazine holder

£15 Flying Tiger Copenhagen Fix a shelf above your desk for an easy access storage solution

£40 Red Candy

£250 Habitat Store your reading material on a contemporary bookcase

Feature Becca Green

We are in love with these planters that double up as pencil pots

£178 Ikea Industrial-style furniture will set the vibe for your oice May 2019 23

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Make the look...

Room divider Create this super-easy wheelable cabinet like Siobhan’s using an Ikea unit, for a modern space-saving solution You will need

Q Cube shelving unit Q 3mm hardboard sheets Q Saw Q Wood nails Q Hammer Q Casters Q Screws Q Screwdriver Q Concrete-efect sticky back plastic Q Scissors Q Craft knife

Top Tip For extra contrast, you could also cover the hardwood backing board with the concrete-efect sticky back plastic as well.

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Lay the cube shelving flat on the floor. Measure the width and length, then cut sheets of 3mm hardboard to cover one side.

Fix the hardboard sheets to the shelving unit with a hammer and wood nails.

Turn the unit on its side, and fix a caster to each corner.

Stand the unit up on its casters. Roll a length of concrete-effect sticky back plastic along the top and cut to size with scissors. Peel off the backing paper and stick in place, smoothing out any air bubbles with your fingers. Neatly trim any excess with a craft knife.

ikea HaCk Kallax shelving unit, £55; Rill castors, £8 for four; Kallax hanging organiser, £10, all Ikea. 3mm hardboard sheet, from £4.98, B&Q. D-C-Fix concrete sticky back plastic, £7 for 2m, Create Your World. Wild & Wolf copper phone, £46, Red Candy. Tropical Palm tray, £14.95; Garden Flower and Leaf glasses, £4.95 each, all Rex London

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Make and styling Suzie Attaway Photo Olly Gordon

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Kitchen-diner

Welcome

to my home A bit about me I’m Zoe Young, a home stylist at zoeyounginteriors. com. I live with my husband, Gregor and two children.

‘All this room really needed were some cosmetic changes, a lick of white paint to cover the mocha brown, and some new furniture to fill the dining area. We didn’t change the kitchen cabinetry as it still works and would have been too expensive.

But we did replace all 40 knobs with pretty blue ceramic ones from Trinca Ferro. We invested in a baby blue Smeg fridge freezer, and I also really wanted a range cooker and luckily we had the right sized gap for one.

In the dining area we have teamed Ikea cube units with more traditional pieces, such as the farmhouse kitchen table and pine dresser.’

Where I live We live in a threebedroom semi-detached house in Carshalton, Surrey. We’ve been here for seven years.

What I wanted to change The house had a lovely feel to it and luckily the extension was already done but the black bathroom had to go!

Feature and styling Suzie Attaway Photos Olly Gordon

How I made it my own We have added a huge amount of personality and colour to the house.

There are typography prints that are a daily reminder of how we want to live, and lots of homemade pieces.

My favourite part Obviously the large kitchen-diner, but also the rainbow staircase up to the loft.

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We’ve added Zoe and Gregor Young have gradually turned a dated

Inspiring homes

Zoe brought the country-style kitchen up to date by painting the walls white. ‘We actually lived with the mocha kitchen for ive years in the end! In hindsight I wish we’d done it earlier as the room is so much brighter now’

Style idea Change kitchen knobs for a contemporary update on a budget

‘There is a big emphasis on family in our home, the children are integral to the look and feel of it’

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The open-plan kitchen-diner, which had already been extended, was a deinite selling point for Zoe

‘I am passionate about having a bright, colourful and inspiring place to spend time in’

My story...

We moved to this house in Carshalton seven years ago, as we loved the community village feel, the green spaces, the local schools and quick commute into London where Gregor works. We’d just had Gracie and didn’t want to do any major structural changes with a new baby so the fact that the extension was already done was key, and the family-sized kitchen really sold the house to us.

There were a few drawbacks though, the bathroom was covered from floor to ceiling in black tiles, the kitchen was mocha brown and the hallway was red, which isn’t my taste at all. The previous owners had actually painted around their furniture in the kitchen so that was a bit of a shock when we saw the house empty on moving day! And they took absolutely everything with them, from light bulbs to even the doorbell. Not long after moving in we also discovered that the walls in the hallway were damp in places – the red paint had cleverly disguised it! So that took some time and money to sort out, and wasn’t something we had expected. The lounge and master bedroom were fairly easy decorating jobs, but we built our own shelving in the empty alcoves, as the house lacked storage big time! We have kept the original engineered oak flooring throughout the downstairs and had the taupe carpets cleaned upstairs. We waited a year until we completely revamped the small, dark bathroom. We hired a builder to carry out the work but we planned and sourced everything ourselves. The following year, we converted the loft into a usable space. Gradually we’re getting there with this house – we love it.

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Shopping Shop pastel accessories on page 34

Inspiring homes Zoe has teamed a traditional dining table and bench from the Farmhouse Table Company with some modern Curve chairs from John Lewis. Astratto cups and saucers from Oliver Bonas have Zoe’s signature colourful style

Style idea Hang plants on the ends of curtain rails – no DIY required!

‘The piano has been in my family for years, it used to be my grandad’s. It was a very dark lacquered wood so we primed it irst and then painted it in Conran’s Dandelion Puf’

Zoe found the pine dresser in an antique shop in the village.

‘The base is illed with games and the top displays some of our favourite glassware and china that we’ve picked up along the way,’ she says. The dining area features two of Zoe’s loves – plants and prints, the latter is of her hometown, Brighton. There are also Ikea picture shelves, which display artwork and pretty bottles.

‘Classic Ikea Kallax shelving in the dining area is very hardworking with shelves, drawers and baskets. The couple have displayed attractive books, plants and motivational prints on the shelves, and the baskets are full of crafty things for the kids. ’I think it’s important for the children to know that being creative and resourceful is an important part of life.’

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‘Our sofas are from John Lewis. I’ve covered them with a throw we bought on our honeymoon in Skye, and lots of colourful textured cushions’

Style idea Keep window treatments lightweight to maximise sunlight

Steal my style Sea bird Brighton seagull cushion, Red Candy

Get some of Zoe’s sunny home style with these purchases

£45

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Hang time Hanging planter, Debenhams

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Bee happy Delicious Bee tea towel, Perkins & Morley

Lounge ‘The original lounge had dark cream walls with no storage. We considered having bespoke cupboards built in the alcoves but decided we would save our money, and make our own shelving from MDF, which we painted in Farrow & Ball’s Tunsgate Green along with the walls. As the room was quite dark we bought a large Art Deco-style mirror to bring in more light. We made a gallery wall from family portraits, and put up very thin shelving to display Gregor’s favourite records, as music is a huge part of his life. I bought a large deep pile rug from La Redoute, and lots of cushions to make the room feel as cosy as possible.’

Inspiring homes ‘The antique drinks cabinet came from a lea market in Brighton, it stores all our glasses and gin!’

‘The most important thing to me is that our home tells our story’

Expert advice Add colour on a budget Be brave with colour for a stylish home l Use tester pots of paint

to upcycle furniture and accessories. Zoe even painted the loft stairs for a striking feature. If using matt emulsion on high traffic areas, seal with a clear varnish to protect it.

‘I love sitting reading a good book in this room. The MidCentury style chair is from Ikea and the bookcase was a second-hand bargain’

l Houseplants can transform

your home, they add colour and texture and make it feel more homely and lived in. Combine them with faux styles too.

l Zoe is a massive fan of gallery

walls – it’s an easy way to fill your home with lots of personality and colour. And picture shelves are great for displaying all sorts of things. Don’t be limited to frames, postcards and children’s artwork can also look great. l Use books as a styling tool.

Create a rainbow bookshelf of colourful paperbacks or stack books in twos or threes on open-shelving or a low coffee table to add colour to a scheme.

Choose similar shades which will work with your current set-up. Place a plant or trinket dish on top to elevate them.

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The loft stairs are quite a feature in here and were painted using Farrow & Ball sample pots in pastel shades

Making Make a French knitted sign on page 36

Master bedroom ‘The original bedroom has baby blue walls with white tongue and groove up to the dado rail, and a lovely bay window. The alcoves were empty, and to save money we made our own built-in wardrobes. We then painted the room in Little Greene’s Welcome, and bought some ready-made curtains from John Lewis. We chose a super king size bed from Willow & Hall as both the kids are usually in it with us! Our bedside tables were from a charity shop, which we updated with a lick of paint.’

‘We painted the walls in Gracie’s room in Farrow & Ball’s Pavilion Blue. I like to hang lots of colourful and inspiring things for her to look at on the walls, which are pinned or stuck with Command strips and washi tape so it’s really easy to change around as she grows up.’ A row of picture ledges provide a handy spot to display favourite books.

The toy storage is from Ikea.

Zoe found a pair of vintage oice drawers in a charity shop, which she painted and uses as bedside tables

‘We do the majority of the painting and decorating ourselves, YouTube is great for DIY tutorials!’

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Inspiring homes We found a small roll top bath by The Bath Co at Victoria Plum, and also bought a wall-mounted cloakroom basin, as space was so tight

What I learned... l Go with your heart rather than getting too hung up on trends. I’ve got a vase in the playroom with ammonites on it, I bought it because Jack is mad about dinosaurs and fossils, so it has a personal slant. l Live with a space for a while before deciding what you want it to be. If we’d waited to extend the kitchen after we had children, we may have done it diferently, making it bigger with a family room. l If you can’t ind something suitable, have a go yourself. For instance, Dave built the alcove display shelving in the living room himself, as we couldn’t ind anything to it.

Bathroom ‘The original bathroom was dark and dated – the floor and wall were covered in black tiles, and there was a large P-shaped corner bath with a ceiling-mounted shower. We used brilliant computer software to plan the new bathroom, and we discovered that we would be able to fit both a freestanding bath and a separate shower into the small space, which was amazing!’

What I learned...

Style idea Brighten up a neutral bed with colourful, patterned and textured cushions

l Let your inner child free when designing kids’ rooms. You can be less serious and more playful in these spaces, and they don’t have to have a particularly structured or cohesive look – the more colour and creative touches the better. l Don’t hold on to anything that you don’t love. Your home should make you feel great, if you don’t like something it’s got to go!

Zoe’s bedroom is a calm and peaceful space in a muted colour palette of grey and pastels. Patchwork and loral cushions from John Lewis and Dunelm, plus a tasselled blanket from Harlequin make for a restful feel

l In hindsight, I should have used a paint suitable for high traic areas in the hallway because of all the handprints and drawing my kids have done on the walls!

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PERFECT PASTELS

Pastel crockery will showcase your love for candy colours, like Zoe

Embrace soft-hued shades, just like Zoe, and make your home feel light and bright

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Pick up a patterned seat pad for added comfort

Pastels combined with wood is a match made in Scandi heaven

£12 Made Jazz up your sofa with geometric cushions

£55 Oliver Bonas £229 Cult Furniture This pink Heather loveseat design is oh-so stylish

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£16 Dunelm Like neon lights but vibrant colours aren’t your thing? We’ve got the answer

£18 Next Switch up your bedroom look with a new duvet set

£39.99 Studio This 12-piece dinner set will reinvigorate your kitchen

£38 Red Candy Make your space feel welcoming with a sunny greeting

£59 Modern Rugs Choose a light pink faux sheepskin rug to warm up your loors

£49.95 GPO Retro Vintage-style telephones are the perfect side table accessory

£8 for four Sainsbury’s

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It’s a yes from us

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Feature Becca Green

£6 George Home

Make the look...

French knitted slogan It’s time to go old school – spell it out with inspiring word art for your walls, like Zoe, using a French knitting kit

Top Tip You can write any word of your choice, but keep it quite simple so the outline is clear and reads easily.

Q French knitter kit Q Green yarn Q Scissors Q Tapestry needle Q Beading wire Q Wire cutters Q Needle and thread

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Use a French knitter kit to make a long length of green knitted yarn.

Thread a tapestry needle with beading wire and carefully thread through the middle of the knitted yarn.

Bend the knitted yarn into a slogan of your choice. Cut and tie the ends of the wire and neatly bind around the ends of the wording.

Fix the slogan to a wall using mini glue dots.

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KNIT IT UP Pony French knitter, £4.10, John Lewis. Rico Light Green Creative Cotton aran yarn, £2; Trimits silver beading wire, £1.50 for 15m; mini glue dots, £2 for 300, all Hobbycraft. Small Abstract art by Victoria Friend, £30, Next. Boho tassels, £2.50 each; Decadent Garden poppy decoration, from a selection, both Talking Tables

Make and styling Suzie Attaway Photo Olly Gordon

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‘My style is resourceful, fun and colourful – I also like to mix bold patterns and textures’

Kitchen ‘The original kitchen was very small and separate to the dining room. It had dated white Formica units with dark wood handles, brown wallpapered splashback tiles and an old tiled lino floor. We planned to create an open-plan space, leading out to the conservatory and as soon as we got the keys we knocked down the wall between the kitchen and dining room. I wanted a neutral scheme and chose a practical matt grey handleness kitchen from Howdens, which won’t age.’

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Inspiring homes Gemma’s open-plan Howdens kitchen is now a bright and modern space where she spends most of the time with her family.

‘I just love the result we got from knocking down the wall to create the heart of our home’

Welcome

to my home A bit about me I’m Gemma Northam, a teaching assistant and artist. I live with my husband, David, our two children, plus dog Effie and cat Elsa.

Where I live We live in a fourbedroom ex-council house in Margate.

What I wanted to change

Add pattern to a plain floor with a bold rug

How I made it my own After it was plastered we painted the walls white and I used this as an opportunity to add colour and pattern with artwork, prints and furnishings.

My favourite part The kitchen-diner as it’s such a warm and welcoming space to cook and entertain family and friends. It’s a space that we spend a lot of our time in.

in eight weeks ex-council house by the sea into a vibrant home

Feature and styling Suzie Attaway Photos Olly Gordon

Style idea

Everything! We purchased the house in November 2017 and it was in need of a full refurbishment, from top to bottom.

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In the dining room a neutral colour scheme keeps things streamlined, while Gemma’s artwork, plants and lowers add a punctuation of colour. The couple found the wooden dining table and retro Eifel-style chairs on eBay

Gemma chose a sleek stainless steel oven and hob from Howdens to complement the grey handleless units, white tiles and worktops

My story...

We moved here from a three-bedroom Victorian terrace which was just around the corner, as we needed more space. Even though I loved the period features of our old home, this one has much bigger rooms, a spacious garden and driveway for two cars.

It was very dated though, there was no central heating system, the patterned carpets were worn and the walls were in a bad way as they had been decorated with many layers of wallpaper and paint over the years. In the dining room we uncovered two layers of wallpaper that had been painted and then boarded over with a very basic wood panelling!

It was the same with the flooring in some of the rooms, there was multiple layers of carpet. The house had also been left empty for some time and the garden was an overgrown jungle. We did the whole refurb in only eight weeks with a one-week stop for Christmas! As soon as we received the keys we stripped the whole house bare with the help of family – doing as much of the hard labour as possible ourselves to save money. With most of the hard work done, we called upon the professional trades, an electrician and plumber, to rewire the entire house and install a new boiler and central heating system throughout. Next, we had most of the walls replastered, and a kitchen and bathroom delivered and fitted. We then started decorating all the rooms. I decided to paint all the walls white at first to start with a blank canvas – I love colour and pattern, but wanted to wait until we’d lived in the house for a while before I put my stamp on it. Now we’ve got it exactly how we want it and we couldn’t be happier with the family home we’ve created.

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Inspiring homes

‘We started planning the refurb long before we completed – I had tradesmen lined up to give quotes straight away’

Style idea Mix and match the colour of your dining chairs for a modern feel

Dining area ‘Once the wall separating this room from the kitchen was pulled down, we opened up the fireplace and stripped the rest of the walls bare.

We had the walls skimmed and then painted them white. I found a second-hand radiator cover on eBay which I sprayed black, and then hung my artwork on the walls. The table and chairs were also a bargain eBay purchase. The cupboard was given to me by a friend, which I primed and painted with grey chalk paint.’

The dining room features some of Gemma’s original artwork on the walls. ‘At the moment my style is rocking a little bit of luxe, I love to team mixed metallics with black and white – they catch the light beautifully’

Gemma has given a retro 70s sideboard which she bought on eBay a new lease of life with leftover tester pots of paint. She decided to keep the frame of the sideboard and just paint the door and drawer fronts. This was a wise decision as it is consistent with the other wooden furniture in the house but at the same time adds a subtle hint of colour to the room.

Inspired by Instagram, Gemma made a succulent garden centrepiece for her dining table using an old salad bowl, succulents from Aldi and some pebbles from the garden.

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Lounge ‘The old lounge had walls thick with yellow paint, matching yellow skirting and an 80s patterned carpet. We gutted the room, including ripping out the old fire, and replastered the walls. We then gave the walls a lick of white paint and laid oak-effect laminate flooring along with the rest of the ground floor.

We had a new gas fire installed and I gave the original wooden mantelpiece a makeover with black Frenchic chalk paint, which has given it a modern look.’

Style idea Mix up your choice of frames to add interest

‘I sourced some secondhand retro pieces from eBay, which I painted with tester posts’

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99 £11.

So soft Coral cushion, Primark

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Pretty pot Coy large plant pot, Red Candy

Inspiring homes Gemma’s modern monochrome lounge features a bright geometric rug from Wayfair which, along with the tasselled cushion from Oliver Bonas and artwork, adds a splash of colour to the room

Expert advice How to stylishly hang pictures

pop. We love the idea of combining white and black frames for a contemporary feel.

Make sure to nail your choice of gallery wall

l An easy picture hanging hack

l Be careful to keep the frames

spatially related to, and in proportion with a piece of furniture in the room such as a sofa or sideboard. Measure the width you want to stick to. l Match the size of the picture

to the size of the wall – avoid hanging a small picture by itself on a large expanse of wall space. If creating a gallery wall, mix up frames, colours and sizes to make the collection really

I wanted to add some pattern to our hallway and I found the perfect silver wallpaper from Wayfair

is to apply a piece of masking tape to the wall before you drill or hammer in a nail. This stops the plaster or mortar from crumbling and making a huge mess and a large hole in the wall. l Use adhesive picture hooks

to temporarily hang lightweight artwork to painted walls and make sure to position them away from direct sunlight – if they are exposed for a long time they could fade. Command strips are a real lifesaver!

Shopping Bathroom mirrors on page 46

‘We’ve made the bathroom a much brighter space with large white tiled walls and pale grey vinyl looring. I found a compact vanity unit from Victoria Plum and the Scion towels add colour’ May 2019 43

The master bedroom features a monochrome scheme with furniture and lighting from Very, highlighted by an eye-catching loral abstract painting above the bed

Style idea Create a feature wall with removable decal stickers

‘I chose a darker grey carpet in the bedrooms to contrast with the stark white walls’

Inspiring homes Guest bedroom

Gemma has brought texture to her walls with an array of wall-hung baskets and a black-framed mirror

‘We gave the guest bedroom the same ‘blank canvas’ treatment as the other rooms, but last summer I decided to add some pattern and I chose a yellow and grey chevron wallpaper. I secretly wanted it to be a nursery and my wish came true as I am now expecting our third child!

I made the bedside shelf from an off-cut of scaffolding plank and sprayed some cheap brackets with copper paint.’

Master bedroom ‘Like the other rooms, the master bedroom was tired and oldfashioned, with painted wallpaper, a patterned carpet and wall-mounted bedhead and bedside tables. It wasn’t long before the walls and floor were stripped back, and we could get stuck in with the decorating. I made a feature of the chimney breast by painting the original fireplace with black chalk paint and decorating the wall with black spot decals – they were really easy to use and add an element of fun to the room.’

In the guest bedroom space is minimal and a double bed takes up the majority of the room, but Gemma has used a chevron patterned wallpaper and boho accessories to add a punch of character

What I learned... l To be brave! It wasn’t our intention to do a complete refurbishment, especially over the winter months, but it was worth the stress as we now have our dream home. l We saved money by stripping everything out and doing a lot of the hard labour ourselves. We also painted the entire house so saved money on decorating bills, too.

l Spend as much time planning as possible.

I had tradesman on standby to visit and give quotes as soon as we moved in just so we could efectively work out our budget and what we needed to invest in.

The mantelpiece was given a quick update with black chalk paint by Frenchic

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BATHROOM MIRRORS

Take a leaf out of Gemma’s book and display succulents on your mirror shelf

Create the perfect vanity space in your bathroom, like Gemma, with an on-trend mirror £94.95 Melody Maison A set of three will create an interesting wall feature

£75 Oliver Bonas £45 JD Williams

We are loving this positive slogan design

£99 Amara

Intricate designs go perfectly with more pared back bathrooms

Choose a quirky number, like this asymmetric mirror

£118 The Farthing Feature Becca Green

Black framed mirrors give a space an industrial feel

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£59 Sweetpea & Willow Curved edges look efortlessly luxe

Shop the look

£29.95 Graham & Green Funky designs are a great option for a downstairs loo

£6 M&Co

£159 Nest

Hanging mirrors are all the rage and we’re on board

Less is sometimes more! Especially with bathroom furniture

£49.99 Very Rope nods to a nautical theme which is always a popular choice

£134 Artisanti Go over to the dark side with this gothic-inspired beauty

£59 Cuckooland This mirror is tiltable, which is always handy!

£29.99 HomeSense Adopt the latest sunburst mirror trend into your bathroom

£89 M&S Store your beauty favourites on a handy shelf

£16.99 TK Maxx Geometric designs are favoured for Scandistyle spaces

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Make the look...

Succulent garden Create a striking table centrepiece, like Gemma, with a homemade and on-trend terrarium planter

Top Tip You could use real succulents instead.

Simply layer in the same way, add your plants and spritz with water.

Make and styling Suzie Attaway Photo Olly Gordon

You will need Q Sand Q Glass bowl Q Coloured stones Q Faux succulents Q Wire cutters

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Pour some sand into the bottom of the bowl, followed by a layer of coloured stones.

Continue adding more sand and stones, and finish with a layer of white stones at the top.

Take the faux succulent stems and trim the ends with wire cutters. Arrange them inside the bowl, pushing the stems down into the stones and sand layers.

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STOCK UP Medium clear glass bowl, £12.49, eM Home.

Assorted succulents, from £2; white and light pink decorative rocks, £3 for 600g, all Hobbycraft.

DYFT white sand, £1.75 for 75g, Ikea. Woven table runner, £22, Next. Nomu glass tumblers, £7 each, Oliver Bonas

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The David Bowie print from Juniqe adds colour to the white walls and shows of Zarah and John’s love of music.

The funky leopard print and geometric tea towels from Eleanor Bowmer bring some pattern to the all-white kitchen and match the colourful plant pots

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Inspiring homes Kitchen ‘We changed the kitchen when we moved in as it didn’t work for us, and now it’s my favourite room.

While the actual renovation went without a hitch, Stinkerbelle our dog stole lots of tools out of the builder’s bag and tried to bury them in the garden! I chose a brick feature wallpaper and I’ve slowly added personal touches such as artwork, a mirrored console table which doubles up as a bar and a vintageinspired mirror. I’ve got loads of plants in here as they bring some colour and life. Ideally I’d like to extend out of the French doors to create a garden room.’

Welcome

to my home A bit about me I’m Zarah Hunter, a hospice nurse, and I live here with my husband John and our two daughters plus French bulldog Stinkerbelle.

Where I live Our house is a fourbedroom detached new-build home in Stewarton in Ayrshire, Scotland. We moved here in 2013.

Every room was painted magnolia with cream carpets, including even the bathrooms! I wanted to inject colour and some personality.

Style idea

How I made it my own

Lean artworks on surfaces to add colour and style

We changed the layout of the kitchen to make it more practical and I redecorated each room.

My favourite part

‘We have added small music related items to each room that showcase our passions’

reflects us now transformed each room to reflect her vibrant personality

I have enjoyed seeing my home go from a blank canvas to something that expresses our style.

Words and styling Rosalind Erskine Photos Fiona Walker-Arnott

What I wanted to change

My house May 2019 51

Zarah has chosen open shelving in her kitchen in order to show of glassware and accessories. The pink kettle from Next, toaster from Breville and print from Juniqe continue Zarah’s pink and white scheme which can be seen throughout her home

Shopping Shop rock chic buys on page 58

My story...

When we moved in to our home in 2013, we were faced with an all-cream interior and a kitchen that wouldn’t work for the size of our family so I knew that we needed to change it to create a more functional and personalised space. But we wanted to move from Glasgow to a more family friendly area in order to bring up the girls, which is why Stewarton appealed. Our home is on an awardwining estate and it grabbed our attention as not only did it have lots of kerb appeal, I loved the Ayrshire stone that was used on the exterior, plus I can see the Isle of Arran on a clear day, so it ticked a lot of boxes. We completely changed the kitchen as although it was a family home, the space was not practical for such a large family as initially my older kids Corey and Jay were living here as well. Plus, there was a huge cupboard, which sat halfway in the kitchen and blocked the view of the whole room, so it had to go. It’s now a great, open-plan kitchendiner where we spend a lot of time. I also went through the house adding subtle feature walls.

I love Cole & Son wallpapers and couldn’t wait to showcase my favourites to add some personality!

Both John and I love music, so as well as decorating in a mainly pink and white colour scheme we also have a lot of music-themed artwork as well as my beloved Dave Grohl cushion! Although I am happy with what we have achieved so far, I’m not finished yet and I’d eventually like to convert the garage into a small sitting room snug and add a garden room at the back of the kitchen.

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The kitchen space is seamless thanks to an all-white scheme with pops of colour. The end of the kitchen units doubles up as a place to sit with clear plastic bar stools from eBay, which match the Ghost-style chairs and pendant lights from Laura Ashley

Inspiring homes A mirrored console unit creates a bar area in the renovated kitchen-diner

Style idea Good quality furnishings last, it’s worth paying a bit more for items such as window treatments

Zarah’s kitchen works well for her family thanks to its open-plan design, which includes a dining area. The Ikea table works well with the Eames and Ghost-style chairs from eBay. A Sex Pistols print from All Posters adds some colour and a touch of fun.

Expert advice ‘I love plants although most of mine are fake as I’m a plant serial killer!’

Renovating a kitchen

need more space and, if so, can you extend?

Make a kitchen remodel work for your family

l You should also think about

plumbing, heating and lighting before you begin. Do you need l Although it’s tempting to to update the plumbing? What’s head to your nearest showroom your preferred method of and pick your dream kitchen lighting, and do you want style, it’s better to get some various light sources? practical ideas to start with, so you can keep within a budget. l Create an online moodboard or Pinterest page of inspirational l Before you begin looking at shots and products, so you can designs, fully assess your needs see how these work together. first. Have a clearout, then really Consider consulting a kitchen look at the space and how you designer, who can help map out use it. For instance, do you need options for the space and give more or less storage, is an island expert advice on things you something you’d love, do you may not have thought about.

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‘I am really pleased at how light and bright my home is. The main focus of the hall is the tub chair, with my beloved Dave Grohl cushion from Gina Potter. I’ve added some texture and a pop of colour with a faux fur throw’

‘I always shop around, I have found so many bargains on eBay’

Steal my style £95

Get Zarah’s contemporary and cool home style with these buys

9 £19

Bright spark Celio copper floor lamp, Oliver Bonas

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Double up Sanford nest of tables, M&S

The Laura Ashley rounded armchair has been given a splash of pink with a lufy cushion from Matalan

Inspiring homes Flufy cushions from Matalan add some texture to Zarah’s sofa from Laura Ashley, and the matching marble topped tables from Aldi complement the Baby Doll You Need Some Rock & Roll artwork from Nickie Kelly

Style idea If you have a lot of white space, add accessories and statement artwork to change the look of the room

This cosy corner has Zarah’s signature hues of pink. The metallic side table from Next adds some glamour A woven wall hanging from The Copper Otter adds some boho style

Living room ‘The living room was a blank canvas and I wanted to add colour and pattern so I created a feature wall using Cole & Son Rajapur wallpaper, which complements the Laura Ashley sofa and armchairs and Next ottoman. I got rid of the dreaded cream carpets and replaced these with laminate flooring in a light grey colour. I loved it so much that I used it throughout the house. I added extra colour with cushions and plants.’

Making Make a woven wall hanging on page 60

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A large-scale paisley wallpaper from Cole & Son creates a stylish feature wall in Zarah’s sumptuous-looking bedroom

Style idea Feature wallpaper with a subtle pattern is a great way of adding interest to a neutral scheme

Girls’ bedroom ‘I recently swapped the girls’ playroom and bedroom around so they have more space and an en suite. I’ve really enjoyed decorating their shared room as you can have fun with accessories such as the wall-mounted animal heads. I love the unicorn from a local shop, Limetree Gifts & Interiors.

Storage is key here, so I’ve chosen some cube shelving with storage boxes and bags for toys. I added some pattern to the white walls with stick on dots, although the girls love to peel them off! The girls share this room and adore their matching beds from George Home.’

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Inspiring homes Master bedroom ‘I’ve replaced a dark headboard that we had with this lighter, more feminine Laura Ashley one, which better matches the wallpaper and bed linen. I’ve also recently updated the throw to this luxe one, the dog loves lying on it! We’ve gone for matching bedside tables and lamps, with an extra pop of light and colour provided by the neon sign.’

En suite Zarah has recently revamped her en suite shower room with Vie Symmetry vinyl flooring from Tapi Carpets and a statement mirror from B&M. The geometric towel from Matalan complements the patterned floor.

‘I have a thing about symmetry, so I’ve gone for matching side tables and lamps in here’ ‘We’ve added personalisation with accessories such as plants and orchids in here. And as with most rooms in my home there’s a touch of pink. When I fancy a relax in the tub though I use our main bathroom’

What I learned...

Zarah’s bedroom is a mix of pink, white and pattern thanks to the plush headboard from Laura Ashley, bed linen from Asda, throw from La Redoute, cushion from Sainsbury’s and lamp from Aldi.

The wallpaper is her favourite Malabar design from Cole & Son. To keep the low throughout, she has also used this paisley design in the en suite.

l Being creative can not only help save money but you’ll end up with something you love. I used wall decals to decorate the girls’ room and I think it looks great plus it’ll be easy to change as they get older. l Don’t rush big projects. Hold out for things you really want, such as a dream wallpaper, mine was always going to be Cole & Son, or a functional kitchen space. l Find clever storage solutions or spaces, especially if you have young kids. I like my home to be clutter-free but it isn’t always easy, so being savvy is key.

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£6 George Home Funky slogan ornaments add personality

£14.40 Talking Tables Get the party started with disco lights

Pick out prints with rocking quotes, just like Zarah

£495 Muck N Brass Statement furniture will set the tone of your home

ROCK ’N’ ROLLIN’

£12.50 Red Candy Channel David Bowie while you’re drying the dishes

Showcase your love for music and famous icons throughout your home, like Zarah, for an effortlessly cool theme

£799.99 My Furniture Chesterield sofas are a stylish choice

£15.99 Wayfair Pimp your cocktail trolley with an iridescent shaker

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Shop the look

What’s more rock and roll than this symbol?

£45.95 Melody Maison A gothic-inspired mirror is perfect for this look

Pink snakeskin wallpaper? It’s a yes from us

£18 River Island Go glam with this over the top sequin cushion

£70 Lime Lace

£10 Wild & Wolf Embrace girl power with a slogan mug

£129 Cult Furniture Get your hands on this glam Regent dining chair

£19 Made Pay homage to your favourite instrument with a guitar cushion

£49 Hurn & Hurn Microphone motifs are great for any rocking desk space

£55 The Conran Shop Create a storm-worthy interiors scheme with a neon sign

Feature Becca Green

£15.95 Audenza

£65 Amara We’re loving this lips vinyl mat May 2019 59

Make the look...

Pom pom hanging Add a textured element to a plain wall with a woven hanging, for a boho look just like Zarah You will need

Q Self-striping variegated pastel and natural colour yarns Q Pom pom makers Q Scissors Q Side plate Q Pencil Q Interlock canvas Q Tapestry needle Q Natural ribbons Q Needle and thread Q Driftwood or natural stick

Make and styling Suzie Attaway Photo Olly Gordon

1

Make different sized pom poms in variegated and natural colour yarns – simply wrap the wool around the pom pom makers following the pack instructions, but tie off leaving a 15cm length of loose yarn.

Draw around a side plate on a sheet of interlock canvas sheet and cut out.

Take the first pom pom and thread a tapestry needle with the loose yarn. Position it in the middle of the canvas circle and stitch in place.

Tie the end securely at the back.

Continue stitching the remaining pom poms to the canvas, creating a round cluster, and varying the sizes.

Measure and cut some lengths of natural ribbons and stitch to the back of the canvas with a needle and thread. Also cut some lengths of yarn and tie to the canvas in between some of the ribbon lengths.

Cut and thread a length of yarn on the opposite side of the canvas and tie it to a piece of driftwood, and use this to hang your decoration.

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Top Tip Make the central ‘lower’ shape using large pom poms, and ill in the gaps around the edges with smaller ones.

YARN SUPPLIES Rico Pastel Mix and Natural Mix Creative Melange DK yarns, £4 each; pom pom maker, £5 for four; interlock canvas, £8.50; ribbons, from a selection, all Hobbycraft. Terrazzo cushion, £10, Dunelm. Blush faux mohair throw, £30; pink velvet tassel cushion, £12; pink velour pom edge cushion, £10, all Next

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DECORATOR’S

Moodboards From multicolour florals, to a dramatic midnight garden and all the blossom of the Orient, we’ve got three gorgeous looks for your home

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P64 Flower festival P66 Midnight garden Step into a floral fantasia Watch how big and bold prints where anything grows, for a pop and glow when they’re set vibrant mix of colour tones against a dark backdrop

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FLOWER FESTIVAL

FLOATY FABRICS Sanderson fabrics in Calathea, £59 per m; Tulipomania, £59 per m; Jackfruit, £49 per m; King Protea, £59 per m; Paradesia, £59 per m; cushions in Hampton Weave, £59 per m; Paradesia; £59 per m; Vibeke, £42 per m, all Style Library

Just like the best bouquets, bring a variety of florals into your home

Why you’ll

love this look

l Consider your colour palette before playing around with contrasting florals, from largescale blooms to ditzy prints. l Normal rules don’t apply here, give country florals tropical hues or make the most of soft pastels in an oversized or arty print. l Choose curtain fabric or wallpaper with multiple colours, you’ll open up your choice when it comes to styling.

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Style edit MEADOW MEDLEY Floral bedding, from £15; Mongolian cushion, £12; pink chenille cushion, £10; pink velvet cushion, £12, all Matalan

Get the look

WALL FLOWERS Esme Floral paste the wall wallpaper, £25 per roll, Next

THINK GREEN Bobble Hat clay paint, £40 for 2.5L, Earthborn

ARCHIVE PRINT Orchard Birds Plum fabric, £17 per m, Sherwood Collection by Studio G

TRAIL MIX Floral Trail wallpapers in grey and multi, £50 per roll; Animal Floral wallpapers in teal and ochre, £50 per roll, all Joe Browns at JD Williams

Shop the moodboard (Clockwise) Flora furnishing fabric in multi, £30 per m, John Lewis. Boston fabric in Fuchsia, £29 per m, Clarke & Clarke.

Albany Ayana wallpaper in Citrus, £25 per roll, Wallpaper Direct. Pom pom tassel decoration, £4.99 for

12, Talking Tables. Sweet Citrus matt emulsion, £29.16 for 2.5L, Dulux. Albany Punica wallpaper in Soft Teal, £26 per roll, Wallpaper Direct. Forest Festival matt emulsion, £29.16 for 2.5L, Dulux. Geneva fabric in Citronella, £28.50 per m, Villa Nova. Linara fabric in Electric Blue, £38.50 per m, Romo.

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Vilber Tropical wallpaper, £90 per roll, Wallpaper Direct.

MIDNIGHT GARDEN

Get the look RICH ROMANTIC Allure wallpaper, £60 per roll, Graham & Brown

Bright flowers garner extra glow when contrasted with dark hues

NEW BLACK Paean Black Estate emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball

BIG PICTURE Sanderson Tulipomania Ink wallpaper, £75 per m, Style Library

STRIP BACK Sanderson Peony Tree fabric in Midnight Blue and Primrose fabric, £40.88 per m, Style Library

MOODY BLOOMS Abigail Ahern faux floral stems, from £8; gold vases, £30 each; silver metal oval vase, £40; gold candlestick holders, from £20; silver metal tall vase, £60; ladybird trinket tray, £25; hexagonal sideboard, £760, all Debenhams

Shop the moodboard (Clockwise) Borastapeter Strawberry Field wallpaper in blue, £70 per roll, Wallpaper Direct. Editions Plain Duck Egg fabric, £20 per m, Laura Ashley.

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per m, Clarke & Clarke. Amara Forest fabric, £14.99, Ada & Ina. Jungle Gardenia fabric in Cerulean, £37.50 per m, Blendworth.

Hicks’ Blue Absolute matt emulsion, £22.50 for 1L; Baked Cherry matt emulsion, £22.50 for 1L, both Little Greene. Borastapeter Flora wallpaper, £39 per roll, Wallpaper Direct.

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Why you’ll

love this look l If you’re nervous that a deep shade will darken a room, a floral pattern will brighten the space while still creating drama. l Oversized flowers in bold tones of magenta, red and orange will really pop, while soft corals and pastels create a beautiful contrast against a dramatic dark palette. l You don’t have to paint or wallpaper walls, a bed set or large art print can create the same effect without redecorating.

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Vilber Tropical wallpaper, £90 per roll, Wallpaper Direct.

ORIENTAL SERENITY Bring out cherry blossom beauty with shades of pink and sage green

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Why you’ll

love this look l From cherry blossom to chinoiserie, this classically exotic look has many forms, meaning you can find your own take on a trend that will never date. l Bolder tones of magenta and teal make for a rich and decadent vibe, while soft pinks and light greens will create a softer feel. l Begin by choosing a statement piece, like curtains or wallpaper.

Or just add accessories for a more minimal approach.

Style edit BLOSSOM BUDDIES Sakura duvet cover, £45 for a double; pillowcases, £20 for a pair; Penelope pillowcases, £25 for two; Penelope cushion, £30; Penelope runner, £70; all Star by Julien Macdonald at Debenhams

Get the look

BRIGHT SIDE Pale Blue Sakura wallpaper, £24 per roll, Graham & Brown

PRETTY IN PINK Cherry Blossom matt emulsion, £29.16 for 2.5L, Dulux

GOING NATURAL Oriental Blossom Embroidery fabric, £48 per m, Laura Ashley

SPRING WATCH Borastapeter Paradise Birds wallpaper, £88 per roll, Wallpaper Direct

Shop the moodboard (Clockwise) Tori Blossom wallpaper, £60 per roll, Graham & Brown. Heaton Celadon fabric, £35 per m; Heaton Blush fabric, £35 per m, both Clarke & Clarke.

Arthouse Chinese Garden Blossom wallpaper, £11.99 per roll, I Want

Wallpaper. Treron; Sulking Room Pink; Rangwali Estate emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, all Farrow & Ball. Lucerne fabric in Ocean, £27.75 per m; Geneva fabric in Blossom, £28.50 per m, both Villa Nova. Sakura Blossom furnishing fabric, £30 per m, John Lewis. Paint swatch palettes, Little Greene.

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Jersey

rope footstool Give a modern and eco-twist to a classic piece with this crafty upcycle

Top Tip We used Zpagetti yarn which is made from cotton leftovers from the fashion industry. The clever people at Hoooked turn it into big spools of yarn that you can use for all kinds of home crafts.

Style idea The natural look not for you? Update the stool with a coat of chalk paint

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Upcycling challenge

Footstool revamp Second-hand shops are full of footstools like this, which often look tatty and unloved, but by changing the seat from old rattan to a brightly coloured chunky yarn will provide it with a new lease of life.

Any footstool with a fabric or rattan seat can be given a makeover – you might have a similar piece of furniture in your loft or you can pick them up for next to nothing in charity shops or on eBay.

Takes 2 hours You will need

Q Old footstool Q Scissors Q Sandpaper Q Paint and paintbrush (optional) Q 50m chunky yarn, such as Zpagetti

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Cut away the stool’s original twine or rattan seating. Continue removing it until you are left with just the wooden frame.

There’s no need to clean the footstool as the wood will be sanded later.

Sand the wood down to remove any old varnish or paint. At this stage you could paint the frame any colour you like, but we decided to leave it in its natural state.

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Take your ball of Zpagetti or other strong yarn. Tie the end securely to one of the upper side bars of the stool.

Wrap the yarn across the seat, from one side to the other, taking it over the top of the frame and then across the underside. The yarn needs to be pulled taut.

Keep wrapping until you have covered the whole width of the seat. Make sure that the total number of wraps is a multiple of five, e.g. 50, 55, or 60 wraps, depending on the size of the stool frame.

Move the ball of yarn over to one of the side bars, and wrap it once around the bar to secure it in place.

Now weave the yarn up and over every five strands. To start, go under the first five strands, then up and over the next five strands. Continue this under/over process until you reach the other side of the frame.

Go back in the opposite direction, so over where you went under, and under where you went over. Push the wraps of yarn up close together to create a stronger seat, and remember to keep the yarn pulled taut.

Keep going until you have woven the whole stool seating. It’s better to work

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with a small ball of yarn as this is easier to push through the strands. We cut a length of around 10m and rolled it into a small ball.

If you run out of yarn, simply tie the end of the old piece securely to the new length of yarn and keep weaving. Any knots or loose ends can be pushed through to the underside to hide the join.

When you have finished, cut the yarn and tie it securely to a side post. Tuck the tail end to the underside.

Then sit back and put your feet up on your newly revamped footstool!

Get the book

Love this idea?

Then see Wooden Furniture Hacks

by Hester van Overbeek (Cico Books, £12.99) for lots more creative ways to update and repurpose wooden furniture and homeware for an efortlessly chic home.

Shop the look

Project Wooden Furniture Hacks by Hester van Overbeek (Cico Books, £12.99) Photos James Gardiner

Make and style up your footstool with these supplies

SUPER CHUNKY Hoooked Zpagetti yarn, £8.89 for 850g, Rito

FADE OUT Blue vase, £12.99, HomeSense

BERRY NICE Faux blue berries spray, £12.75, The Farthing

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Giveaways

Win a £200 voucher for Posterlounge Switch up your gallery wall design with one of our favourite online art retailers, Posterlounge To enter It couldn’t be easier!

Just head over to homestylemag.co.uk, click on the ‘Win!’ tab and ill in your info.

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t’s never too late to turn your house into a home and what better way to do that than by hanging some exciting, new designs to brighten up those four walls? We’ve teamed up with online art store Posterlounge to give you the chance to win one of five £200 vouchers. Whether you prefer the classics of Van Gogh or more modern, contemporary graphic designs, Posterlounge offers a vast portfolio of designs from over 10,000 different artists.

You will be spoilt for choice, not just with the artwork, but also on the materials you

can choose to have them printed on.

Whether it be a simple poster with a glossy finish, a shiny acrylic glass print, a canvas print that pops out from the wall or a more natural option, by having your design printed on wood – Posterlounge offers it all and more. The options don’t stop there! You can have your design printed in an array of different sizes to either fit a large blank wall or that small little alcove, which is in need of a breath of fresh air. Posterlounge has something special to offer every style of home.

For more info, visit posterlounge.co.uk

To be in with a chance of winning a £200 art voucher, answer the following question: Q How many artists are available at Posterlounge?

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Rules of entry 1) All giveaways close at midnight on 31st May 2019. Winners will be notified after the closing date. 2) Subject to availability, non transferable or refundable. 3) Open to residents in the UK (mainland), over the age of 18, except employees of Hubert Burda Media UK or companies involved in these promotions. 4) Entrants must be homeowners where decorating/renovation work is required for the prize. 5) Only one entry per person. 6) The winners must be willing to participate in publicity if required. 7) The editor’s decision is final. Correspondence will not be entered into. 8) The winners are selected at random, from correct entries received, after the competition end date. 9) Prizes are valid for six months after the date of the draw, and the prize will be withdrawn if it is not claimed within this period. 10) Hubert Burda Media UK and companies involved in these promotions may use your details to advise of products and services. Details are occasionally available to vetted companies (online opt-ins only).

11) Allow 8-10 weeks from selection to completion. 12) Reproduction of this competition, in whole or part, without written permission is prohibited.

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Decorating

On the pull

Update your latest upcycled project or kitchen cabinets with Nook label scoop handles in polished brass or iron. Add a spot of vintage style, from just £8.99. Get them from Dowsing & Reynolds.

STICK IT How cute are these pink and gold rainbow wall stickers?

Made from matt vinyl, and including 48 stickers, scatter them over a wall or furniture to add a dreamy touch. Priced at £12, from Bobby Rabbit.

Colour pop

We always love a new paint drop, and B&Qs GoodHome paint has not disappointed.

Available in several different paint types designed for specific areas within the home, the high quality, affordable paint is a curated range of the most popular shades in Europe as well as the latest on-trend colours.

So whether it’s your kitchen cabinetry which needs a revamp or your bathroom, check out the range of 80 shades in store.

Lighten up

Turn a favourite bottle into a stylish lamp. Simply turn on, pop the cork shaped fitting with a 95cm string of lights into any bottle and see it turn into a quirky and striking feature!

Then recharge with a USB device. Priced at £12.50, Hurn & Hurn.

BRUSH UP GoodHome paints, from £12, B&Q

UPCYCLING NEWS

From quick revamps to a full-on paint job, these will get the creative juices flowing

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Look sharp

Succulents have never been so popular, and if you’re into your yarn crafts too we have found your ideal title with Crocheted Succulents by Emma Varnam (GMC Publications, £14.99)! Designer and author Emma Varnam started growing plants a couple of years ago and creating these faux cacti has been a real passion project for her. Choose from 25 super-real designs that we’re sure you’ll want to add to your collection.

So whether you’re a green thumbed plant lover or have an unerring ability to kill your houseplants, you could soon be the proud owner of a stunning indoor garden with no maintenance required.

LATEST RELEASE The new Seven Sisters collection from MissPrint introduces 10 new wallpaper designs that celebrate the brand’s signature style of illustration and confident approach to using colour. From the Pendulum pattern reflecting ancient hieroglyphs, to Pea Pods confidently and energetically radiating outwards, collecting the sun’s rays, use on your walls to bring nature’s vibrancy into your home.

Combining influences from the past with the wonder of the natural world, the range is presented in a modern palette of deep blues, earthy greens, rich yellows and on-trend terracotta. Perfect for fans of subtly stylish wallpaper, it’s priced at £72 per roll. Check out the full range at missprint.co.uk.

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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 and allergy friendly® allowing you to create a happy and healthier home.

Now you can really relax. 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

Style advice

PAINT COLOUR PSYCHOLOGY We’ve decoded the colour wheel to outline how and why paint colours create a certain mood in your home

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COME DINE Napoleonic Blue; Provence wall paint, £39.95 for 2.5L, both Annie Sloan

COOL TONES Calm, cool and serene – dive into a scheme inspired by nature

Blue bathrooms Blue is a popular colour choice for bathrooms and for good reason. It’s known to be a cleansing shade, as well as reminding us of the beach and everything nautical. But, how can a blue bathroom scheme be modernised? Painting your bath navy is a great solution as this is bang on trend. Or, you could always

use more than one tone of blue on the walls and brighten up with colourful accessories. Warm up your bathroom scheme by pairing it with gold hardware.

This will not only make the room look more luxe but will stop it feeling too cold.

Also, opt for wooden flooring or original floorboards if you have them, instead of a grey-toned vinyl for the same reason.

RELAXING SOAK Duck Egg; Teal; Stepping Stone matt emulsion, from £18 for 2.5L, all Crown

Two-toned

Feature Becca Green

Using cooler colours in the kitchen is an instant opinion-divider. Blue is known as an appetite suppressant, therefore wouldn’t traditionally be used in an eating space. However, there are many ways to get around this. For example, keep your cabinetry neutral and opt for a two-toned wall.

This way, it won’t be overwhelming and instead of being one wash of colour it will successfully divide the space up. We love the idea of a blue and teal combo, which looks effortlessly chic. Or, why not switch up your dining furniture? If you’re up for the challenge you could get creative and paint your plain wooden chairs a striking blue shade that’ll make an instant statement in your kitchen.

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Style advice NICE & NEUTRAL Westmoreland twist carpet in Misty Zig Zag, £7.99 per sqm, Carpetright

MINTY FRESH Earthborn Grasshopper clay paint, £43 for 2.5L, Brewers

TOTALLY TEAL Vardo emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball

MOUNTAIN AIR Valspar True Teal walls and ceilings paint, £28 for 2.5L, B&Q

White wash Purple, green and blue all have a cool undertone and sing against a white backdrop. If you’re nervous about introducing these tones into your space, why not paint the walls white and style the room up with cool-toned furniture and accessories? If you’re feeling a bit braver, you could opt for blue, purple or green flooring to make a bit more of a statement. Oversized artwork is also a great way of adding a certain colour or tone to your walls without having to get your paintbrush out. Remember what frames you choose are important, too!

TRUE BLUE Out of the Blue matt emulsion, £34.99 for 2.5L, Dowsing & Reynolds

IN THE NAVY Napoleonic Blue chalk paint, £19.95 for 1L, Annie Sloan

Expert advice Crown Colour Specialist Kathryn Lloyd talks about colour selection ‘Blue is a short wavelength colour, and is thought to be ‘intellectual’, it tends to affect us mentally by provoking thought, communication and concentration. As a guide, warm colours such as red, orange and yellow are considered to be stimulating while cool colours such as blue and green tend to be more restful. It’s good to know this when designing spaces we live and work in. Warm colours make a room feel more welcoming while cool colours have the opposite effect and alter our perception of the temperature of a specific space.’

WOODLAND WONDER Lloyd sideboard, £699; Cody loop table lamp, £60, both Next

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WARM TONES Turn up the heat with warm-toned reds, pinks and oranges

Go tonal

Create a seamless look by using a colour in multiple different shades and hues.

The warm colour palette is a great option for this as it evokes images of the sunset, instantly making you feel more calm and relaxed. Not only this, but pinks, burgundy and burnt oranges are

massively in right now, and we totally get why. Pair with rich materials such as velvet so the warm tones work harmoniously together to create a cosy and welcoming room scheme. Don’t forget to add an abundance of texture with soft furnishings, such as cushions, throws and rugs to add to the feeling of warmth.

REALLY RICH Get inspired by this hot and fiery look from Wayfair

AZTEC FEVER Global duvet cover and pillowcase set, £35 for two doubles, Next

Power of orange

Orange is an invigorating colour, therefore it’s an ideal choice for a living area. Dusky orange tones make a room feel warm and cosy, and can transport you to a place of serenity. For this reason, this shade lends itself perfectly to boho styling – incorporate lots of texture, raw materials and bold artwork, which are all trends in their own right, and can be easily found on the high street.

Remember to look in vintage shops, too.

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Style advice

Spice it up

When talking about the warm colour palette we have to mention Dulux’s Colour of the Year, Spiced Honey. The inspiration behind the shade was to turn the home into a cocoon, a space outside of society and all of the problems that comes with current affairs. We love the concept behind the colour and how well it works with other tones and hues. Using Spiced Honey as a continuous colour throughout your living space is not only a look that we love, but we also really enjoy seeing the colour paired with a dusky pink, for a muted match made in heaven. How you colour match is completely up to you!

MORE MUSTARD Tibetan Gold gloss paint, £15.49 for 750ml, Homebase

ORANGE DELIGHT Valspar Vitamin C walls and ceilings paint, £28 for 2.5L, B&Q

BLUSHING PINK Shocking Pink emulsion, £18 for 2.5L, Crown

HOT STUFF Spiced Honey matt emulsion, £20 for 2.5L, Dulux

SUNSET VIBES Red Earth emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball

Expert advice Fearne Cotton explains what warm tones can do for our homes ‘Dulux’s Colour of the Year, Spiced Honey, is a colour that brings so much comfort and warmth, which is so important in our home. It’s a very optimistic shade.

It makes you feel cheerful and because life is always so busy it helps me to keep looking forward. To have a colour that has that power is quite special. It’s about how the colour makes you feel and how it connects you to your surroundings in a way that’s meaningful for the way you live your life. In terms of the warm colour palette, for some it could be a deep shade of red or a rich burgundy. It’s whatever you feel it is. For others, relaxation might be a light colour like a soft grey or a pink. Having warm and rich tones in our homes is a really lovely way to relax and reconnect.’

SEEING RED Emperor’s Silk chalk paint, £19.95 for 1L, Annie Sloan

GOOD TO GLOW Harbour Beach Saxony carpet, £36.99 per sqm, Carpertright

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CONTRAST COLOURS What shades are opposite but attract? We break it down for you

Mix muted tones If you’re into colour blocking but not so much vibrant colours, you can create a similar effect with more of a muted colour palette. Create a striking feature wall behind a bed by painting blocks of contrasting shades. Use a standout colour such as a true green for an accent that BLOCK PARTY Narrow Lane; Forest Festival; White Cotton; Spiced Honey matt emulsion, £20 for 2.5L, all Dulux

will make the room pop. Our favourite contrasting colour combos that work well dulled down into more subtle shades are red and green and blue and orange.

Pink as a derivative of red complements a range of other shades and is an ideal backdrop for other colours. Pink and red are having a serious moment right now!

WORK HARD Green wire memo board, £10; Stockholm storage drawers, £22; Stockholm date block, £8, all Argos

Monochrome contrast Black and white are not present in the colour spectrum, however as we widely recognise them as colours that we use in our homes, we think it’s important to mention monochrome as a successful combination. The contrast of light and dark is what brings life and dimension to a space, and paired with a pop of colour can create a truly inspiring room scheme.

In terms of paint, a horizontal half and half scheme is aesthetically striking and fairly easy to achieve. All you need is a spirit level and some masking tape and you’re good to go. Make sure you invest in a high quality tape though to avoid any paint bleed. Remember to mimic this contrast with your furniture, too. If you’re inspired to create a monochrome office space, opt for a white desk and furniture and pair it with a black office chair.

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Style advice

Expert advice Martha Roberts of The Colour File decodes opposing colours ‘Although you may naturally gravitate towards cool or warm, the best thing is to create balance by incorporating elements of both. For example, a room can be made cosy using warm colours but with a few cool colours in the form of furniture, soft furnishings and pictures, this contrast will help to create a pleasing balance. There are various ways you can combine colours in an interiors setting, from a monochromatic theme through to a rainbow effect. A striking look is a complementary scheme, which uses direct opposites on the colour wheel, such as yellow and purple, blue and orange or red and green.

Being opposites, they complement and bring out the best in each other, automatically resulting in a strong and energetic effect in a room.’

BE BOLD Baltimore three-seater red leather sofa, £399.99, Furniture Choice

INTO THE WOODS Earthborn Riding Hood clay paint, £43 for 2.5L, Brewers

VA VA VOOM Purple Haze matt emulsion, £15 for 2.5L, Wilko

SEA LEVEL Peek-a-boo Blue emulsion, £14.50 for 1.25L, Crown

LIME DESIGN Valspar Mint Zing walls and ceilings paint, £28 for 2.5L, B&Q

SUNNY SIDE Citron emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball

STRAIGHT EDGE Soft Grey Suede; Grey Suede textured emulsion, £21.50 for 2.5L, both Crown

Primary colours

Red, yellow and blue are all primary colours.

In short, a group of colours from which all others can be achieved by mixing. In their pure form, they naturally remind us of our youth and therefore provoke feelings of happiness. If you want to create a playful and joyful home, this may be the colour scheme for you. To make a real statement, paint your skirting boards and ceiling the same bright colour as your walls.

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Style advice

ICONIC

FILM INTERIORS

Feature Becca Green

Whatever your style, these film sets will give you all the inspo you need!

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THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL l Set in a 1960s European ski resort hotel, the interior relies heavily on a welcoming traditional lodge approach. l The style was a merge of 1950s Modernism and 1970s Scandinavian interiors which resulted in a mix of designs. Representing the German décor of the time, orange, green and brown was the main colour palette. l If you’re looking to reinvent this luxury European hotel look, think wooden flooring, panelled walls, faux stag wall mounts and antler accessories.

AGED METAL 12-light wagon wheel chandelier, £175.99, Wayfair

STYLE STATEMENT Koldby cow hide, £180, Ikea

AZTEC STYLE Hand-woven cotton and wool cushion cover, £49, Ian Snow

DRINK UP Wild & Wolf enamel mug, £11.95, Hurn & Hurn

MOSAIC EFFECT Chester floor tile, £32.48 per sqm, Tile Mountain

BRASS FINISH Trinity candleholder, £42, Abode Living

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN Wickham wooden faux leather two-seater sofa, £389, Cult Furniture

RUSTIC TOUCH Wall-mounted stag head, £38.95, Melody Maison

Style advice

TROPICAL BEAUTY Faux monstera potted plant, £68, Audenza

JEWEL TONES Nomu decanter, £28, Oliver Bonas

DOWN WITH LOVE l Let’s take a trip back to the Swinging Sixties and revisit New York city in 1962.

If you like a touch of glamour and sophistication, then you will love Barbara Novak’s Barbie doll-inspired apartment. l The 1960s was a time of experimentation and mixing patterns and bold colours together. The space age also had a big influence with homeware looking futuristic. l Delve into this decade once again with curved, capsule and pod-shaped furniture, velvet textures, psychedelic prints, shaggy carpets and a candy pink colour scheme.

SOFT UNDERFOOT Skold white sheepskin rug, £130, Ikea

PURE ELEGANCE Flamingo table lamp, £59.99, Very COLOUR POP Cobalt fruit bowl, £30, Abode Living

BLUSH TONE Pink alarm clock, £5, Primark

TROLLEY DOLLY Carrello gold bar trolley, £199, Swoon Editions

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curVed body Day Birger Et Mikkelsen brass Hind vase, £36, Amara

THE GREAT GATSBY l Baz Luhrmann’s take on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel welcomed us into the world of Gatsby. Influenced by the Hollywood films at the time, the most popular accessory was the bar trolley. l Based on the Gold Coast of Long Island, New York, here the 1920s was all about making a big statement. With glitz and glamour from decadent detail work through to the luxurious high ceilings, this was the era to be in. l Embrace the Art Deco look with streamlined shaped sofas, mirrored tables, a showstopping chandelier, a gold mirror and tiled geometric flooring for an ultra-glam look. pleated design Karlsson Sensu large gold clock, £46.50, Red Candy

oh-so Vintage Hanging glass gold burlesque plaque, £2.95, Melody Maison

opulent gold Aruba drinks cabinet, £149, Very

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modern metallic Brushed gold cocktail set, £37.99, VonShef

hot tropic Klevering palm tree brass candleholder, £42.50 each, Printer + Tailor classic antique Ryder gold mirror, £99, Artisanti

button back Margonia taupe armchair, £279.99, My Furniture

chic edge Kylan five-light chandelier, £70.99, Wayfair

Style advice

GO MONO Black and white Aspect hexagon tiles, £32.95 per sqm, Walls and Floors

EXPOSED BULBS Industrial illuminated hashtag, £59.99, My Furniture

RETRO RED Newgate red cookhouse wall clock, £70, Red Candy

HANG IT United States of America pennant, £16.36, SiloSmithUSA at Etsy

TURNTABLE SUITCASE GPO Attache record player, £84.95, Cuckooland

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BAR ESSENTIAL KitchenCraft drinking straws dispenser, STRIKE A POSE £9.99, Amazon Pin-up Girls wallpaper, £150 per 9m, Decoville

VINYL LOVERS Era record coasters, £10 for four, Hurn & Hurn

GREASE l Set in the summer of 1958, California, this was the decade of rock and roll.

Embrace the retro revival with bold prints including checkerboard, stars and stripes. l Chrome and vinyl chair sets were all the rage, especially Formica table tops. Not forgetting to mention, it was the birth of the Eames chair. l To recreate this look think pastel elements with influences from the space age era with a modern twist. Go subtle with 50s staple candy-coloured accessories in baby pink, mint green and aqua blue, or go full throttle with a classic diner-themed kitchen to set the tone.

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Style idea Changing the cupboard fronts and handles is a great way to update an existing kitchen

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Kitchen makeover This bright and welcoming open-plan space is brilliant for entertaining, the family love to cook up delicious meals while chatting to their guests

Our kitchen has gone from dreary to dreamy!

Using some clever tricks and creative changes, Britt Ellice was able to transform an uninspiring new-build kitchen into a beautiful and unique family space

My room...

My problem kitchen

Hi, I’m Britt Ellice and I live with my husband Mark and our daughter in a four-bedroom townhouse on the Essex/ Hertfordshire border.

‘A few tweaks has made it much more our style’

How I made it work I created a moodboard of the kitchen I wanted, and then used some upcycling tricks and made a few changes to help transform it from a dated and oppressing space to a vibrant, modern room inspired by nature.

My favourite part

Before Before

I love the subtle scallopedeffect on the off-black kitchen cupboard doors which makes me think of waves on the sea. It conjures up happy memories of time spent with my family and friends by the beach in South Carolina.

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Feature and styling Kay Prestney Photos Cathy Pyle

A bit about me

We bought our house in 2009 as a new-build and were hugely disappointed to find it was fitted with a kitchen that we hated. Our dilemma was how to make it work for us without spending a fortune or ripping out something that was brand new.

Style advice Three simple tricks to try in your own home Go shopping with an open mind.

‘I don’t shop for speciic items, but I know my style so I only succumb to bargains that I know will work in my space which makes for a more cohesive look,’ says Britt.

Her new kitchen was inspired by the elements.

The scalloped, wave-like detail on the cupboards gives a watery seaside feel, the glossy white tiles remind Britt of clouds and the worktops add an earthy touch.

Avoid off-thepeg designs.

‘We found a brilliant company called Naked Doors that customised our kitchen cupboards with a scallop design and then painted them in Farrow & Ball’s Of-Black. I love them now! I then added brass handles I found on Amazon to match the lighting and sockets,’ says Britt.

Get creative with materials.

Adding texture rather than colour can work well to create interest in a space. Britt laid the tiles in a vertical herringbone pattern to add height. The worktop also has a central line where the wood is laid diferently at each side. A giant chalkboard makes for a fun feature; the family write a menu on here when they host bufet-style gatherings with family and friends.

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Style idea Using a large piece of art can help ground a space

Kitchen makeover ‘I painted the piece above the dining room table using the sample pots I had bought for the space so it its in beautifully,’ says Britt

Britt uses lots of natural materials in her styling; wood and plants bring a calm, grounded feel to the room

‘I regularly find amazing bargains in HomeSense and TK Maxx’ My experience…

It was so frustrating to have bought a brand new home and to have been completely left out of the kitchen design process. The space as a whole worked well, we liked the open-plan layout, and the French doors leading out on to the patio which gave us both indoor and outdoor living opportunities, but the kitchen area felt dark, dreary and dated. We love to entertain and cook for our family and friends so it had to feel like a room that we wanted to spend time in. We didn’t have a big budget and I couldn’t justify completely ripping out a brand new kitchen so I spent a lot of time thinking about how best to make changes. The first thing I did was to start a moodboard on Pinterest, creating my dream kitchen.

I studied my ideas and looked at how I could bring elements into my kitchen on a budget. I love open shelving so we took out most of the wall-mounted cupboards, leaving one to hide the boiler, which immediately opened up the room. We replaced the dark worktop with a lighter Ikea wooden one and used the off-cuts to create the scaffold-style shelving. We then replaced the remaining cupboard doors, sourced new handles and painted a giant chalkboard along the dining side of the kitchen cabinets. Finally, tiling the kitchen walls in a pale coloured, herringbone pattern has created interest and bounces the natural light around the room.

My shopping list Wooden wall clock, £20; silver vase, £6.99; letter E, £8.99; white planter on wooden legs, £12.99; white geometric planter, £6.99; tropical loor mat, £14.99; wooden fruit bowl, £7.99; striped cushion, £12.99; pink patterned cushion, £16.99, all TK Maxx. Off-Black Estate emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Lampas Cloud tiles, £59.56 per sqm, Topps Tiles. For similar placemats, try bamboo placemats, £12.50 for four, Sainsbury’s. Gather sign, £19.80, The Webster Collection at Etsy.

Hallviken inset sink, £193, Ikea. Cloud front cupboard doors, £72 per door, Naked Doors. Fablon sticky back plastic vinyl in Silver Polished Effect, £9.70 per 1.5m, Homebase. Smoked gold USB double wall socket, £38.99, Dowsing & Reynolds. Brass handles, £12.75; Olympia drink dispenser with wire stand, £47, both Amazon. For similar taps, try Perrin & Rowe Ionian two lever bridge kitchen tap, £435, John Lewis.

For similar wall light, try one-light armed sconce, £29.99; for similar wall art, try Asking For graphic art print, £73.99, Wayfair. For similar looring, try Aqua-Step Limed Oak Wood V4, £44.45 per sqm, Find Me A Floor. Wicker trunk faux palm tree, £59.99; medium faux houseplant £17.99, both HomeSense.

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CLEAN GREEN Bronx six-eight seater extending dining table, £399; Hamilton dining chairs, £198 for two; Bergen linear bar light, £99; Bronx small sideboard, £250, all Next

£26 The Contemporary Home Opt for a maintenance-free artiicial bamboo plant

GET THE LOOK £50 Red Candy

CLUB TROPICANA Get a wall clock that is sleek and simple

£3 B&Q Add a touch of glamour with gold-efect handles

Feature Nicole Howarth

Turn your kitchen into a beautifully ambient space, like Britt Ellice, with a bold black and exotic green scheme

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£46 Amara

£3 Primark

Take your room to the tropics with a velvet palm tree cushion cover

Keep organised with this botanical weekly planner

£24.99 HomeSense A novelty lamp will be the perfect addition

Shop the look

£5 Mode Prints £19 Cult Furniture

Keep the theme running throughout with a tropical jungle poster

£189 for two Made Choose a chair style that will it in seamlessly like this walnut colour

A matt black dish rack and drip tray will keep the area tidy

£10 Talking Tables Serve up cocktails in a cactus glass

GO DARK Kungsbacka door front, from £32; Hackas handle, from £7 for two; Nyvattnet kitchen mixer tap, £90; Hektar pendant light, £20; Bjursta dining table, £150; Odger chair, £70 each, all Ikea

£49.50 M&S

£12.99 Very

Get that sophisticated look with a brushed gold cutlery set

Stick to a dark brown chopping board for rustic charm

‘The kitchen is the heart of the home, make it a space that the whole family will love’ £34.99 Dowsing & Reynolds Switch your white sockets for a gold and black style

ST YLE ADVICE Get creative with tiles Get tile confident and go for that showstopping splashback. Why not use white tiles in a herringbone formation with a contrasting grey grout?

Go au naturel

£60 Gisela Graham Invest in wooden framed chalkboard plaque

Add warmth by opting for wooden-style furniture. Keep in budget with chopping boards or invest in a dining table.

Greenery is key Botanicals are the easiest way to refresh a room and bring it to life. Place large bamboo plants on the floor or a smaller aloe vera on a windowsill for a boho feel.

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We now have a bedroom to be proud of Sleeping in a dated bedroom, Julie Doyle decided enough was enough and set about designing her dream room

My room...

My problem bedroom The built-in bedroom furniture was dated and impractical.

Everything was inherited from the previous owners and because of the shape and lack of funds this was the last room on our makeover schedule.

How I made it work

Feature and styling Zoe Bishop Photos Lizzie Orme

A bit about me I’m Julie Doyle, and I live with my husband Richard, our daughter, and dog Archie in a detached four-bedroom home in Orpington, Kent.

I liked the idea of turning the alcove into a small walk-in wardrobe area. I also decided to make the most of the en suite and introduce statement flooring. We called in a local building company Edwards Building & Glazing to do the bathroom as Richard and I wanted the work done quickly and professionally.We painted and wallpapered ourselves.

My favourite part

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I love the wallpaper, we’ve had several comments that it must be a real wood panelled wall.

I also adore my little dressing table too, it’s the perfect place to get ready and the bathroom flooring was a brilliant find – it really packs a punch!

Style idea Add impact with a strong feature wall

Bedroom makeover Layer up a bed with throws and cushions to add texture. Pops of neon look great in a neutral setting

‘The addition of neon in a Scandi scheme can really bring it to life’

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Style advice Three simple tricks to try in your own home Introduce texture and pattern.

‘The key to a good Scandi look is being able to include pattern and texture. I wanted to keep the room neutral, but went to town with geometric bed linen and some funky colour coordinated cushions which work really well against the wood-efect wallpaper,’ says Julie.

You can also add prints to the wall or on bedside tables.

Maximise a small space.

Faced with an awkward alcove which didn’t make the best use of the space, the couple added a small walk-in wardrobe with storage from Ikea.

The clever use of drawers and wardrobes means it now stores all of the couple’s clothes and shoes, while a bi-fold door hides it away when not in use.

Get creative with accessories.

I love all these fun and useful belly baskets that are on the high street at the moment. As well as one from Next, I was lucky enough to ind a couple at a local charity shop, so to help them work with my colour scheme I made some pom poms with my daughter, and then simply stitched them to the basket,’ says Julie.

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Bedroom makeover Simple white bedside tables from lkea blend well with the room. Practical table lights in a copper inish also work well in a Scandi-style room and are bang on trend

‘I’m so pleased with this finished space, it’s a big improvement’

Style idea Make your own space-saving dressing table area with a shelf and brackets

Julie wanted a modern scheme with very little clutter, but it also needed to be welcoming and relaxing

My experience…

We moved in to our detached house three years ago and although it was livable, it had previously been rented out so was lacking some TLC. The bedroom and en suite was problematic, I just wanted a space that was relaxing and functional.

We spent a weekend removing all of the old fitted furniture and the professionals set to work on the bathroom. We decided that after some research the alcove could be turned into a small walk-in wardrobe and we bought some cupboards and drawers from Ikea then carefully fitted them into the space, creating hanging rails, drawers and shelving. The builders were able to hang a bi-fold door so it would all be closed away.

It was the perfect answer to the dead space that was proving difficult to incorporate, and I’m so pleased with the finished look. We found a shower, toilet and sink online and had new wall and floor tiles fitted from Tile Mountain. I then added some colour with neon towels and accessories. Back in the bedroom, we decided on a Scandi scheme and I found a brilliant whitewashed wood-effect wallpaper that we’ve used on the wall behind the bed. Overall the room feels bigger and much more practical and I have an en suite to be proud of.

My shopping list Washed Wood Taupe wallpaper, £16.99 per roll, Wallpaper Direct.

Trysil bedside table, £30; Ekby Alex shelf with drawers, £35, both lkea. Loen copper metal and white faux fur stool, £64.69, Maisons du Monde. Frameless EasyClean sliding door shower enclosure, £299.99; square concealed thermostatic mixer shower head, £109.99, both Soak. Armitage Shanks Sandringham 51 basin and pedestal package, £99, Homebase. Toscana Silver Rectified wall tiles, £24.51 per sqm; Moments Grey loor tiles, £15.02 per sqm, both Tile Mountain. Chiltern throw, £28; fuchsia Egyptian cotton towel, from £1.25; for similar mirror, try Impressionist over mantel mirror, £45; Mirabella Charcoal eyelet curtains, from £35, all Dunelm.

Pretty geo towels, from £6; pom pom basket, £18, both Next. Hatfield Divan bed, from £267.32; Gilliam 120 Geometric king size duvet cover, £18.99, both Wayfair. Birds Be Different framed print, £39.95; Three Scandi Birds framed print, £39.95; Little Streets framed print, £39.95, all Juniqe. Grapefruit Coast cushion, £45; Kites cushion, £45; Northmore Teal cushion, £45, all Flock.

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ST YLE ADVICE Go geometric If you fancy bringing in some retro style, pick designs that showcase and highlight different shape formations.

Fake it Want to achieve a rustic look without the commitment of a driftwood feature wall? Fake it with wallpaper!

Try an oak, pine or wood panel design.

Neon all the way Welcome bold colours into your space.

Whether this is in small or large doses, it can be a really effective statement. For a quick fix, purchase a neon wall light.

WARMING TONES Geo circle orange duvet cover and pillowcase set, from £25 for two singles; pom pom face cushion, £12, all Next

£34.95 per sqm Walls and Floors

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SCANDI COOL

These Ledbury Slate Grey pattern tiles are perfect for making a statement

If you’re a fan of colour, create a bedroom that reflects this, like Julie Doyle has done £14 M&Co Add some fun with a pom pom laundry basket

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Create a striking scheme with this teal bedding set

Shop the look

£490 Ikea Maximise storage space with a Rugsund divan bed

£15 Christy £7.99 Very

Brighten up your bathroom with raspberry-coloured towels

Add a soft touch with a pink photo frame

£3.50 Primark Go faux with your plants for ease

HEAT UP Juva chrome flat panel heated towel rail, £159.97, Bathroom Takeaway

‘Add a fun touch to a Scandi scheme with bright colour pops and geometric elements’

£6 for three Wilko Place this cute trio of vases on a windowsill

£18 George Home £36 per sqm Murals Wallpaper

Give your bedside cabinet a little glamour with this gold lamp

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eco-friendly at home There are plenty of things we can do to help the environment – here’s how to get started

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e all want to do our bit to help save the planet and stop climate change, and there’s no better place to start than at home. Our guide will give you some top tips on how you can cut back on your carbon footprint, make the right choices and save money, too.

1 Ditch the plastic

Avoid unnecessary plastic by shopping for loose fruit and vegetables or choosing recyclable paper bags. Instead of clingfilm or foil for wrapping up the leftovers, use Bee’s Wrap – sustainable food storage, which is reusable as well as fully biodegradable and compostable.

Sandwich wraps are priced at £18 for three from aplaceforeverything.co.uk.

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SLEEP SOUNDLY Happy Beds’ cardboard bed is 100% recyclable and vegan. It comes in cardboard, blue, black or white, and prices start at £99.99

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2 Pick eco brands

Next time you’re shopping for homewares or furniture, look for ecofriendly companies and products. These days you can find everything from eco mattresses and duvets to cushions, rugs, curtains and window blinds, SOFT TOUCH many of which Eco duvet are made from from £45 for a single, recycled plastic The Fine Bedding or rattan, Company sustainable wood or even cardboard. And they look pretty stylish too, so that’s a win-win.

Top Tip Choose eco paints such as Earthborn when you fancy giving rooms a little refresh. They are breathable, non-toxic and available in so many gorgeous colours.

Expert advice NATURAL STYLE Banbayu is a UK-based fairtrade interiors brand where every item is made with ecologically sustainable materials and an ethically verified manufacturing process. Mandisa bench, from £92.99; Mandisa shelf ladder, £38.99; Aldine rug, £27.99; Dalia flowerpot, £72.50

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Get a smart meter

Bring the outdoors in with some potted plants, ferns, succulents or on-trend cacti, and convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, making your home healthier. Houseplants can help to naturally purify the air in our homes, removing some of the harmful VOCs and contributing to a general feeling of well-being. Display on windowsills, open shelving or simply dot around rooms and enjoy their natural beauty.

Most energy companies are currently rolling out smart meters, which are free to install and will allow you to monitor energy use while saving money at the same time. Rather than manually reading the electric and gas meters and sending the results off, a smart meter does this automatically, so you’ll only pay for what you’ve used and you can see which appliances and gadgets are guzzling up energy, too.

SMART HOME Wiser Thermostat kit, from RRP £139.99, Drayton

THINK GREEN Style Studio’s Greenscreen Sea-Tex blinds are made from recycled plastic sea waste. Prices start from £92 for 61cm x 61cm

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Reuse and recycle

Whenever you’re thinking about chucking something out, whether it’s a tired old chair or a dated coffee table, why not upcycle it instead? Give worn furniture a fresh new look by sanding, painting or varnishing, or if you’ve fallen out of love with the style of it, advertise it on your local freecycle pages if you really can’t find a home for it. And next time you’re heading out to the shops, check out local auctions, boot sales and salvage yards for recycled finds.

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6 Switch to LEDs

Last September the humble halogen bulb stopped being available to buy but many households still haven’t made the full switch as the phase out is still occurring.

LED bulbs last 15 times longer than halogen and use 80% less energy too so you’re saving money as well as electricity.

According to Philips, we could save at least £112 a year by making the BRIGHT IDEA switch! Visit lighting.philips. Premium LED co.uk to see how much Vintage filament you could save. bulb, £14.99, Philips

7 Start composting

Making a compost pile at home keeps certain materials out of landfill, which takes up space and releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

To start one, choose a suitable outdoor spot and either opt for a closed bin or a container. Collect scraps from the kitchen and garden (fruit, veg, old newspapers, dry leaves) and make sure it receives both water and oxygen every now and then to prevent nasty smells and help break it all down. Pretty soon it turns into soil, which can be used on flower beds and veg patches.

LIGHT FANTASTIC Tallie Easyfit light, £40, Debenhams

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Buy smart tech

As well as smart thermostats, you can now bring smart lighting, switches, security, music and window treatments into the home, all of which can be controlled via voice control devices or a handy app. There are also connected appliances such as Wi-Fi operated washing machines, dishwashers and ovens, all of which allow you to be fully in control of how and when everyday essentials are turned on and off.

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Save water

Reducing our water consumption is a quick and easy way of cutting back on our water and energy use. Things to try at home include switching to an eco mode on the shower, showering for shorter periods, reducing water flow, switching to half load or eco cycles on the washing machine and dishwasher and swapping the kettle for a boiling water tap. You’ll only use the exact amount of water needed and won’t be wastefully boiling a full kettle every time you fancy a cup of tea.

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Go chemical-free

Companies such as Ecover, Liquiproof Labs, Tincture, Bio-D and Method use plant and herb based ingredients rather than chemicals for their cleaning products. As well as being safer in homes with children and pets, natural alternatives are made using sustainable manufacturing practices and are biodegradable.

SCRUB UP Electric showers are one of the most water and energy efficient options. The Amore shower from Triton is available in black, white or silver and is priced at £276.86

BETTER CHOICE The Ecover Zero cleaning and laundry range is priced from £1.60

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RAGS TO RUINS Cole & Son Queens Key wallpaper, £90 per roll, John Lewis

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I finally dared to go to the dark side!

Despite her husband’s misgivings, Ellie O’Mahoney has transformed her dated bathroom with individual touches

My room...

My problem bathroom

Feature and styling Stephanie Smith Photos David Giles

A bit about me I’m Ellie O’Mahoney, a journalist. I live with my husband, Mark, and our two children, in a Victorian terrace in south east London.

The bathroom we inherited was a real mishmash, with a worn out wooden floor, a toilet with a rotten wooden lid, a flimsy bath screen, a shower that barely worked and some strange ceiling lights which looked like they belonged in a kitchen.

How I made it work The bath itself was great as was the side panel, and the sink was fine and in keeping with the age of the house. Knowing I could keep them meant there was a budget for a new shower, toilet and plenty of paint.

And I could utilise Mark’s considerable DIY skills!

My favourite part

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I absolutely love the dark walls and the panelling, they cocoon the room and make it feel comfy and relaxing.

It’s not a huge bathroom, but I made a decision to be really bold with the colour.

‘We proved that walls can be darker than the floor!’

Bathroom makeover Dramatic colours, vintage panelling and industrial lighting have combined with high-quality ittings to produce an individual bathroom with plenty of style

Style idea If you’ve got a low ceiling choose spotlights and wall-mounted lights rather than a pendant

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Style advice Three simple tricks to try in your own home Choose colours that complement.

Opt for towels that echo tones in other parts of the room.

A wire shelving unit placed high up on the wall with hooks underneath is a handy place to keep and display them. Easy to it panelling can be painted a contrasting colour to the walls to really highlight the tongue and groove for a period feel.

Style idea

Add some industrial style.

Go for grey grout rather than white to make brick tiles in pale colours stand out

This look typically consists of raw materials but a simple cage light can instantly give the room a stylish warehouse feel. Ellie has also picked a carriage mirror that hangs over the basin to give it a retro touch and rather than ixing it to the tiles the section behind the mirror has been painted to make it easier to attach.

Introduce an eco touch.

Consider using of-cuts of scafolding board or planks to create a wooden shelf like Ellie and Mark did as an alternative to a classic windowsill.

Collect mementos from holidays like the shells Ellie has picked for a personal touch. They have also added an initial letter in a bright yellow colour to inject personality into the room.

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Bathroom makeover Splashing out on a sturdy folding shower screen gives plenty of opportunity for a powerful shower while ensuring no water goes on the loor

A dual use shower with a large head as well as a handset for hair washing or cleaning gives the best of both worlds

My experience…

‘I started out with the idea of a shocking pink floor, but it would have been too much’

With a second baby on the way, we desperately needed more space but we couldn’t afford it where we were previously living, in a 1930s terraced house in Brockley, south east London, so we started looking a bit further afield. We discovered you could get more for your money a few miles up the road and we also wanted a period property.

I was six months pregnant with our daughter when we found this Victorian house. It needed a lot of care and attention, but we weren’t put off by that as we’d totally renovated our previous property from scratch. We pushed ourselves to get the extra bedroom so we could still have a spare room/office, knowing we’d be doing plenty of the work ourselves on a fixed budget. Luckily, Mark’s great at DIY and he’ll tackle most things.

The bathroom was high on the list, as it was pretty unappealing and I didn’t fancy bathing the kids in there. But keeping the bath and sink helped us with the budget. I had in mind a bathroom which went with the age of the house, so panelling was always on my list, along with painted floors, and a dramatic colour. Mark sanded the floorboards and filled in the gaps with cork and painted over it. I wanted black walls, which when they were first done without any of the other bits and pieces scared Mark a bit, but I kept convincing him it would look great once everything was in and now we both love it.

My shopping list Hudson Reed Old London Richmond toilet, £214; Hudson Reed Colosseum triple column radiator, £421, both Bathroom Village. Realm shower with diverter, £461.17, Mira Showers.

Lumin8 Outward Opening Concealed Fix bath screen, £590.37, Roman Showers. Orlando wire cage wall light, £49, Industville. Fern wall cabinet, £185; Diamond bath mat, £75; Silver Carriage mirror, £85, all Graham & Green. Metro white tiles, £19.50 per sqm, Topps Tiles.

Railings Estate emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L; Pink Ground Modern emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L; Calluna Estate eggshell, £62 for 2.5L, all Farrow & Ball. Panelling, £30 per sheet; picture rail, £40, both Selco.

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SLEEK AND SIMPLE Splash bathroom suite with bath, £199.97, Bathroom Takeaway

£85 B&Q You can’t beat a classic pedestal basin design

£25 Garden Trading

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Add a touch of rustic style with a cast iron and oak shelf

Give your bathroom a chic take on industrial design, like Ellie O’Mahoney, with black and yellow accessories

£19.99 TK Maxx Gold plant pots add a luxurious touch

ST YLE ADVICE Don’t hide it Disguised piping is now a thing of the past, so highlight these features instead. Cheat this look with copper pipe accessories and industrial-style wall lights.

Feature Nicole Howarth

Know your metals

£37.95 Melody Maison This black metal design is a great storage option 110 homestylemag.co.uk

£14 for 2.5L Crown Choose a statement shade like this Midnight Navy for a bold look

Opt for items that have a brass, iron or copper finish. Raw materials with an antique finish create a retro look.

Stick to muted colours When it comes to deciding which colours to use on the walls or floor, it is best to stick to a grey, black or blue palette to complement a white suite.

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£49.95 per sqm Walls and Floors Brighten up your space with Victorian Ochre Yellow hexagon tiles

£15 Notonthehighstreet £28 Hurn & Hurn

A personalised initial print fromWonder and Rah? It’s a yes from us!

This metal wall rack is perfect for hanging towels on

£26 Abode Living

£145 The Farthing

Opt for a Berber-style cotton bath mat in a cream inish

Get that distressed look with this round wooden stool

INDUSTRIAL CHIC Giro industrial trolley storage with shelves by BePureHome, £349, Cuckooland

‘History is now repeating itself with a modern take on industrial warehouse design’ £39 Cult Furniture Metal pendant lights in black will suit this scheme

£12 Oliver Bonas Try something diferent by displaying succulents in this Tamma mug

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Savoury garlic mushroom pancakes Prep and cook time 30 mins Serves 2 Ingredients Pancakes Q 100g plain lour Q 200ml unsweetened soya milk, chilled Q Pinch of ine sea salt Q 6 tbsp sunlower oil

Garlic mushrooms Q 1 tbsp sunlower oil Q 200g button mushrooms, some sliced, some whole Q 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and inely sliced Q 6 tbsp soya single cream Q small handful of lat-leaf parsley, inely chopped Q sea salt Q Black pepper

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1 Root vegetable bhuna Prep and cook time 55 mins Serves 2 Ingredients Q 1 tbsp sunlower oil Q 1 onion, peeled and inely chopped Q 1 red pepper, inely sliced Q 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed Q 1 tsp ground cumin Q 1 tsp ground turmeric Q ½ tsp dried chilli lakes Q 1 tbsp medium curry paste (dairy free) Q 400g can chopped tomatoes Q 2 handfuls of fresh or frozen spinach Q ½ roasting tray of roasted root vegetables, roughly chopped Q Juice of ½ unwaxed lemon Q Pinch of sea salt lakes

Method

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Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium-high heat and cook the onion and pepper for 2 mins until softened.

Add the garlic, cumin, turmeric, and chilli flakes and cook for a further 1 min.

Stir in the curry paste and chopped tomatoes, then reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 8-9 mins, then stir in the spinach and cook for a further 2 mins.

Stir in the roasted root vegetables and squeeze over the lemon juice. For the perfect roasted root vegetables, drizzle sunflower oil over peeled carrots, parsnips, quartered red onions, and butternut squash, then roast at 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6 for 35-40 mins, turning once. Season with sea salt.

Allow any leftovers to cool fully, then refrigerate for use the following day. Suitable for freezing.

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Whisk together the flour, soya milk and salt in a bowl until smooth. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Test if the oil is hot by adding a drop of pancake batter to the pan.

Add 4 tbsp of the batter to make one pancake and swirl it around the pan to coat the base evenly. When the pancake is golden after 2-3 mins, carefully flip it over to cook the other side.

Drain on kitchen paper then keep warm in the oven while you continue to cook the other pancakes, using 1 tbsp of the oil each time.

Heat the oil in a separate frying pan over a medium-high heat and cook the mushrooms for 5 mins whilst stirring. Add the garlic and cook for a further minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the soya cream and parsley, then season.

Place the pancakes on serving plates and generously load on the garlic mushrooms.

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Vegan roasted carrot risotto Prep and cook time 1HR Serves 4 Ingredients Q 4 tbsp olive oil Q 2 onions, inely chopped Q 2 celery sticks, inely chopped Q 4 garlic cloves, 2 left whole with skins on, 2 crushed Q ¼ x 30g pack thyme Q salt Q Pack bunched carrots, trimmed, any large ones halved Q 300g risotto rice Q 100ml vegan-friendly dry sherry Q 1.25L vegan vegetable stock Q 3 tbsp four seed mix

Method

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Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C Fan/Gas Mark 7. Heat 3 tbsp of the oil in a saucepan over a low heat. Add the onion, celery and crushed garlic cloves. Pick the leaves from half the thyme sprigs and add to the pan along with a pinch of salt. Cover and cook gently for 10 mins.

Meanwhile, place the carrots in a roasting tray with the whole garlic cloves and remaining thyme sprigs. Drizzle with 1 tbsp oil and season. Roast for 20-25 mins until just tender.

Add the rice to the onion mix, stir for 2 mins to toast then increase the heat. Pour in the sherry and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed. Mix in the stock, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to absorb before the next. Leave two ladles for later.

Remove the roasted carrots from the oven and discard the thyme sprigs. Set aside 12 of the carrots to serve, keeping them warm. Add the rest of the carrots and garlic cloves to a blender with the remaining stock and blitz to a rough purée. Stir through the rice and cook for 3 mins.

Add the seeds to a dry frying pan with a pinch of salt and toast for 2 mins over a medium heat, shaking the pan regularly to stop them burning. Serve the risotto garnished with the reserved carrots and toasted seeds sprinkled over.

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Friday

Mac and cheese

Q Sunflower oil Q Ground cumin Q Ground turmeric Q Dried chilli flakes Q Sea salt flakes Q Plain flour Q Black pepper Q Brown sugar

Prep and cook time 1HR Serves 6 Ingredients Q 1 medium butternut squash, seeded and chopped into 2cm cubes Q 2 tsp olive oil Q 300g macaroni Q 1L unsweetened soya milk Q 1 onion Q 100g dairy-free soya spread Q 80g plain lour Q 1 tbsp marmite Q 1 tsp English mustard Q Large handful baby spinach Q 40g homemade vegan bread croutons Q 10 cherry tomatoes, halved Q salt Q Black pepper

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Method

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Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan 200°C/ Gas Mark 6. Spread the squash on a baking tray, drizzle with the oil and toss to combine.

While the squash is roasting in the oven for 20 mins, cook the macaroni to pack instructions.

Peel and chop the onion in half and add to a pan with the milk, then gently heat until bubbling. Remove the onion and set aside.

Melt the spread in a saucepan over a low heat then slowly add the flour, whisking until a paste forms. Then pour the milk into the paste, whisking after each addition until smooth. Once you have added all of the milk, bubble for 8 mins over a low heat, whisking occasionally.

Stir in the Marmite and English mustard.

Once cooked, mash a third of the roasted butternut into the white sauce. Season to taste. Drain the pasta and tip it into the sauce along with the rest of the squash chunks and the baby spinach. Stir gently to combine, then transfer the mixture to a large, ovenproof dish.

Put the croutons in a sandwich bag and gently bash with a rolling pin until they are a crumb-like consistency. Place in a bowl and add a small splash of water, combine and leave to stand for a few mins. Dot the cherry tomatoes over the pasta and scatter the crumbs on top. Season, then bake in the oven for 20 mins.

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Store cupboard essentials

Korean-style bibimbap bowls Prep and cook time 25 mins Serves 2 Ingredients Q 3 tbsp sunlower oil Q 6 tbsp cooked or leftover basmati rice Q 10 button mushrooms, brushed clean Q 4 radishes, inely slicedQ 1 carrot, peeled and very inely sliced Q 1 small courgette, very inely sliced Q 2 tbsp frozen or fresh podded edamame beans Q Handful of spinach leaves Q 1 tbsp dark soy sauce Q ½ tsp soft brown sugar Q 1 red chilli, deseeded and inely sliced Q 1 spring onion, inely sliced Q 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Method

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Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat, then add the cooked rice, pushing it down flat to form a level rice cake. There’s no need to purchase pricey pre-cooked rice; simply simmer basmati rice for 12 mins, drain, then allow to cool completely before using in this recipe. Cook for 5 mins until the base of the rice becomes crisp, then remove and separate into two bowls.

Heat the remaining tbsp of oil in a large wok over a high heat and stir-fry the mushrooms, radishes, carrot, courgette, edamame beans, and spinach leaves for 2-3 mins. Spoon in the soy sauce and brown sugar, then stir-fry for a further 2 mins.

To finish, spoon the vegetables over the rice, then scatter with the chilli, spring onion, and sesame seeds. Then serve!

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Onion Red pepper Garlic Medium curry paste Chopped tomatoes Fresh spinach Root vegetables Lemon Unsweetened soya milk Button mushrooms Soya single cream Flat-leaf parsley Celery sticks Thyme Carrots Risotto rice Vegan-friendly dry sherry Vegan-friendly vegetable stock Four seed mix Butternut squash Macaroni Dairy-free soya spread Marmite English mustard Baby spinach Vegan bread croutons Cherry tomatoes Basmati rice Radishes Courgette Edamame beans Dark soy sauce Red chilli Spring onion Sesame seeds Want some more meal inspiration?

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Feature Nicole Howarth Recipes Root vegetable bhuna, Korean-style bibimbap bowls and savoury garlic mushroom pancakes from 15 Minute Vegan: On a Budget by Katy Beskow (Quadrille, £15) Photos Dan Jones. Vegan roasted carrot risotto and mac and cheese from Tesco Real Food

Thursday

Roasted beetroot hummus Prep and cook time 35 mins

Serves 5 Ingredients Q 3 medium-sized beetroot, cooked Q 2 tsp cumin seeds Q 1 tbsp maple syrup Q 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Q 400g tin chickpeas, rinsed and drained Q Juice of 1 lemon Q 2 tbsp tahini Q sea salt Q Freshly ground black pepper

To serve Q leaves from a small bunch of coriander, chopped Q 1 tbsp dukkah spice mix Q seeds from ½ pomegranate Q extra virgin olive oil Q toasted pitta bread, to serve

Spicy pulled jackfruit bao Prep and cook time 1hr, plus proving time Serves 10

Feature Nicole Howarth Recipes Feed Me Vegan by Lucy Watson (Sphere, £18.99)

Ingredients Q 250g plain lour, plus extra for dusting Q ¼ tsp salt Q 1 tsp baking powder Q 1 tbsp caster sugar Q 2 tsp fast-action dried yeast Q 50ml soya milk Q 1 tbsp sunlower oil, plus extra for greasing Q 1 tbsp groundnut oil or similar Q 400g tin jackfruit, drained Q 1 tbsp gochujang Q 2 drops of hickory liquid smoke Q 50ml hoisin sauce Q 2 spring onions, cut into matchsticks Q 40g cucumber, sliced

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Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk in the sugar and yeast. Add 100ml tepid water, followed by the soya milk and oil.

Fit the dough hook to the mixer and mix for 10-12 mins until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Put into a clean, lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling film or similar and leave to prove for 1 hr.

Tip the dough onto a lightly floured

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Method

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Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C Fan/Gas Mark 4.

Cut each beetroot into six pieces, then put them in a roasting tin and sprinkle with cumin seeds, maple syrup and oil. Season well and roast for 25 mins. Alternatively, if you’re short on time, you can use vacuum-packed beetroot.

Put the beetroot in a food processor, add the chickpeas, lemon juice and tahini, and blitz until smooth. Season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Spoon into the centre of a plate or a shallow bowl. Spread the mixture out to form a bowl shape.

To finish, sprinkle with coriander leaves and dukkah spice, if desired. You can also add some pomegranate seeds. Drizzle over a generous glug of oil, then serve with toasted pitta or rye bread. Enjoy!

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work surface, then, using your hands, roll it into a log shape and cut it into 10 equal portions. Roll each section of dough into a ball, then, using a rolling pin, roll each dough ball into a small oval. Lightly oil the top of each using your finger.

Place each oval on a small square of parchment slightly bigger than the oval itself, on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Fold each oval in half over a lightly oiled chopstick. Cover the bao loosely with a lightly oiled piece of cling film, then leave to prove again.

Meanwhile, make the pulled jackfruit filling. Put 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, then add the jackfruit and fry until golden brown around the edges.

Put the gochujang in a small bowl and stir in 200ml water, then pour this into the pan with the jackfruit.

Cook the jackfruit until the sauce has reduced by half. Break the fruit down using a spoon to produce a pulled texture.

Gently remove the oiled chopsticks from the bao and then use a fish slice to lay them carefully in a steamer. Steam for 10 mins until puffed and cooked through. Prise a bao apart and spoon in a little hoisin sauce, then top with the jackfruit, a little spring onion and a slice of cucumber.

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Delicious ideas

Avocado chocolate mousse with cherry

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Prep and cook time 20 mins Serves 4 Ingredients

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Q 160g dark vegan chocolate, inely chopped Q 2 ripe Hass avocados, halved and pitted Q 2 tsp vanilla bean paste Q 1 tbsp tahini Q Pinch of salt Q 4 tbsp maple syrup Q 4 tbsp cherry compote Q 4 cherries with stems or edible lowers, to decorate

Method Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of gently simmering water, making sure the base of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir and remove from the heat.

Scoop the flesh from both avocados and put it into a food processor. Add the vanilla bean paste, tahini, salt and maple syrup, then process until smooth.

While the processor is still running, trickle in the melted chocolate until combined. Put a tbsp of cherry compote into the base of four stemmed glasses, and spoon in the chocolate mousse. Decorate each glass with a cherry or flowers on top and serve.

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Strawberry cake Prep and cook time 1hr, plus cooling time

Serves 8 Ingredients Cake

Q Butter, for greasing Q 4 large eggs Q 175g caster sugar Q 1 tsp vanilla extract or ½ tsp vanilla powder or paste Q 100g plain lour Q 40g cornlour or potato lour Q 1 tsp baking powder

Syrup Q 75g caster sugar Q 1 lemon, zest and juice Q 1 bunch of mint, roughly chopped

Filling Q 400g strawberries Q 2 tbsp caster sugar Q 250ml double or whipping cream

Q Dash of vanilla extract, powder or paste Q 1 small bunch of mint leaves (optional)

Method

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Preheat the oven to 175°C/145°C Fan/Gas Mark 3.5 and move a shelf to the bottom. Grease and line a 24cm round, loose-bottom cake tin.

To make the cake, whisk the eggs and sugar in a large bowl until pale and creamy.

Add the vanilla. Mix the flours and baking powder in a small bowl, then fold into the egg mixture, carefully incorporating all the ingredients.

Pour into the prepared tin and bake on the bottom shelf for 30 mins, until risen, golden and a cake tester comes out clean.

Cool a little before releasing from the tin, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the syrup by combining the sugar, lemon juice, zest, mint and 200ml water in a small saucepan. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved,

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then bring to a simmer for about 5 mins. Cool completely before straining into a jug.

For the filling and decoration, hull half the strawberries and chop. Place in a bowl with the sugar and mash together with a fork to form a rough, fresh jam. Halve the remaining strawberries, keeping their stalks on. Whip the cream quite loosely. Stir through the vanilla.

Split the cooled cake in half through the middle. Trace the outline with a knife, all the way around the side, then use a long piece of strong thread to cut through the cake.

To assemble, drizzle the bottom layer of cake with half the syrup. Spread with the strawberry jam and half the whipped cream.

Top with the remaining cake layer and drizzle with more syrup. Decorate with the last of the cream, the halved strawberries and mint sprigs, if desired.

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Little coffee pavlovas Prep and cook time 1hr 20 mins Serves 8 Ingredients Q 5 large eggs, whites only, at room temperature Q 300g caster sugar Q 1 tbsp espresso powder or instant cofee granules, crushed to ine powder Q 2 tsp cornlour Q 250g tub mascarpone Q 400ml double cream Q 2 tbsp icing sugar Q 1 tsp vanilla extract Q 3 tbsp cofee liqueur Q ½ jar blackcurrant jam Q Cocoa powder, for dusting

Method

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Preheat the oven to 120°C/100°C Fan/ Gas Mark 0.5 and line a baking sheet with baking parchment. Draw eight circles, 8-10cm in diameter, onto the baking parchment then flip over. Space them out evenly, using two baking sheets if necessary.

In a large, clean metal or glass bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy and peaks start to form. Gradually add the caster sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, until glossy. Whisk in the coffee powder, then add the cornflour. Pile onto the baking sheet circles, swirling as you go.

Bake in the bottom of the oven for 1 hr, until crisp outside and dry on the base, then allow to cool on wire racks.

Beat the mascarpone in a large bowl until smooth, then add the cream. Whisk to a thick consistency, then add the icing sugar, vanilla extract and coffee liqueur, if using. Swirl through about half the jam then spoon onto the meringues. Loosen the remaining jam with a little water to a drizzle-able consistency, then drizzle over the pavlovas. Dust with a little cocoa powder and serve immediately.

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Ginger ice cream Prep time 1hr 15 mins, plus freezing time

Makes 500 ml Ingredients

Q 500ml double cream Q 1 thumb of fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped Q 400g canned condensed milk Q 1 stem ginger balls, inely chopped, plus 2 tsp syrup Q 3 tbsp lingonberry jam

spoonful to the condensed milk.

Stir to lighten then gently fold in the remaining cream until well combined. Add 1 tbsp or so of water to the jam and mix until syrupy.

Transfer the ice cream mixture to a freezer-proof container and swirl through the jam, a knife is a good tool for this, making sure to get all the way down to the bottom.

Freeze for at least 6 hrs, then remove 10 mins before serving, so that it’s easy to scoop before serving.

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Method

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Heat the cream in a large saucepan, but don’t let it boil.

Add the roughly chopped fresh ginger and allow to infuse for 1 hr or until completely cool. Strain into a large bowl and discard the ginger.

Combine the condensed milk with the stem ginger and syrup in another large bowl.

Whip the ginger-infused cream to stiff peaks, then add a generous

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Feature Nicole Howarth Recipes Lagom by Steffi Knowles-Dellner (Quadrille, £20) Photos Yuki Sugiura

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Veggie delight Is cauliflower the new super food?

Kathy Kordalis’ new book Cauliflower Power (Ryland Peters & Small, £9.99) claims that it is an ingredient that is a force to be reckoned with. There are 60 inspiring recipes that include roasting, smashed, whipped, pickled and even braised cauliflower that will have you running to the shops in no time. The book even includes a recipe for caramel brownies – we can’t wait to give these a try.

What’s even better is that this collection of dishes aren’t just super-yummy, they’re kind to the waistline, too. If you haven’t tried cauliflower rice as a healthier substitute, then you’re missing out – just blitz cauliflower in a processor and microwave for five minutes.

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IN CONVERSATION:

Lucy St George We speak to co-founder of Rockett St George, Lucy St George about her career I used to be a florist and would style arrangements for events.

I loved the impact flowers made, adding instant drama to a room. This drive for creating wow-factor and showstopping pieces in a space extended to interiors. So, after spending hours trailing around antique fairs, rearranging furniture at home and generally driving our partners and children mad by continually redecorating, my friend Jane and I realised that it might be a good idea to join forces and make a career out of our passions.

What is your typical day like?

Jane and I may have meetings with other brands for potential collaborations, we could be designing new products for our latest collections, visiting trade shows, or hosting Rockett St George events.

Tell us something weird and wonderful about yourself?

I sneezed non-stop for a year, almost to the day. I was convinced that I was allergic to wine, I never stopped drinking it though!

How would you describe your style?

My style is eclectic and strangely masculine. I love bold florals but my natural habitat tends to lean towards the dark side of the colour wheel.

most definitely never own or have in my life. I have a few hashtags that I stalk which include #airstreamcaravan, #gypsywagon, #blackkitchens, #fairgroundlights, #vintagesignage and #englishrosekitchens.

What is currently on your bedside table?

Sadly, not a book. I only read when I’m on holiday.

So, usually on my bedside table I keep my specs, a pile of jewellery, This Works sleep spray, a cup of tea or sometimes even a glass of wine!

Who would you swap homes with and why?

I don’t think you could ever be totally happy in someone else’s home, it would be like wearing a different person’s outfit. But, I would love to live somewhere in the sun and preferably close to the sea. I am such a sun worshipper and always happiest when the weather is hot.

What is your proudest moment?

Having a concession within Liberty London is by far the proudest moment in my career to date. It still gives me goosebumps when I walk into the store. It’s beyond my most wildest dreams.

What does this year have in store for you?

Who are you stalking on Instagram?

More exciting collaborations, a new interiors book and product ranges, including a selection of pieces that aren’t exclusively homeware.

If I told you, I would have to stop! I am more obsessed with items than people; aspirational things that I love but would

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