HB UK - February 2022 by Lawrence Ambrocio

Happy new year Also this month

PHOTOGRAPHS MATTHEW MONFREDI; LOL JOHNSON; RIPPLES

or many of us, a new year inevitably brings up the topic of redecorating. But where do you get your inspiration? It’s a question that several people have asked me recently as we have been working through our own ongoing renovation project. I don’t know about you, but I’m always on the look-out for new ideas and tend to find them not just in the pages of magazines (though that is always my first port of call), but also on Pinterest and Instagram, as well as in less obvious places. I spent many an hour in lockdown checking out the best boutique hotels, everywhere from Scotland to Copenhagen. There was something incredibly satisfying about finding hidden gems that have a cool lifestyle feel about them. I might never actually visit, but I can certainly try to create the same stylish ‘vibe’ in my own living room. I’m always on Rightmove, too, searching (metaphorically) for my dream house and picking up a few design and decor tricks along the way. It seems that taking a peek into other people’s homes and their lifestyle is something we can’t get enough of. You have always told us that some of your favourite pages in HB are the houses we feature. So, when our brilliant new executive editor Terry Barbrook joined the team recently, he decided that we should take this inquisitiveness a step further. The results are on our new celebrity feature Open House (p162) where, this month, you can find out exactly what radio and TV presenter Gaby Roslin loves about her home. It’s a great read and a great insight! We have more new stories and ideas shaping up for the months ahead and we can’t wait to share them with you. So here’s to a happy, healthy and inspiring 2022!

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82 REAL HOMES AND AMAZING M A K EOV E R S We know that you love having a good look around other people’s houses, and it’s one of our greatest joys too. Each month, our Homes and Gardens Director Carolyn Bailey works hard to ﬁnd a good mix of reader houses and real makeovers, but I think this month she’s outdone herself. From an ultra-modern space to a bold, colourful family home, there’s something for everyone. We hope you ﬁnd lots to inspire you.

LOUISE PEARCE Editor-in-chief

If inspiration actually is your thing this month, look no further than our 22 Trends for 2022 supplement, free with this issue – it has all the hottest interiors looks for the year ahead and how you can make them work for you. PLUS turn to p26 of the supplement for an exclusive 20% discount at The Holding Company.

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WHAT’S HOT Our favourite pastel-hued pieces to bring added joy to your home this winter ON THE COVER

THE LIST 15

THE LIST 10 things you need in your life right now, from jewel-toned bedding to on-trend tiles

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THE STYLE CALM AND COLLECTED Embrace the new year by giving your home a detox ON THE COVER A NEW LEAF From plants and wallpaper to fabrics and crockery, this season it’s all about botanicals ON THE COVER MAKE A SPLASH Inspirational ideas to help you create a beautiful bathroom ON THE COVER COLOUR CONFIDENCE Blush pink is Sophie Robinson’s favourite versatile hue this month ON THE COVER FIND THE BEST… Statement lighting

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STYLE & SUBSTANCE Raw ﬁnishes are combined with elegant pieces in a smart London home ON THE COVER COLOUR CLASH A Cheshire farmhouse full of vibrant hues and quirky personal touches ON THE COVER ALL THINGS BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL Slick design and characterful artworks in a 1930s property ON THE COVER FLAIR FOR THE DRAMATIC A former pub dating from the 15th century has had a fab makeover ON THE COVER A NEW LEASE OF LIFE Soft shades, ﬂoral prints and antique furniture make for a gorgeous bolthole ‘IT’S THE SOCIABLE FAMILY KITCHEN I’VE ALWAYS WANTED’ A brilliant makeover that ticked all the boxes ‘THIS STYLISH BATHROOM IS A PERFECT SPACE FOR RELAXING’ Stunning tiles were a starting point for this upgrade ‘OUR ATTIC WAS DESTINED TO BECOME A CHIC BEDROOM’ From unused loft space to dreamy retreat ON THE COVER

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innovations and best buys for these hardworking rooms ON THE COVER DECLUTTER YOUR WAY TO HAPPINESS Clever tricks to help you streamline your space

THE FOOD 126 134

ON THE COVER MIDWEEK MEALS IN MINUTES TV chef Clodagh McKenna’s simple supper ideas TIME TO FEAST Giovanna Ryan on sweet potatoes

THE OUTDOORS 136 143

ON THE COVER GIVE YOUR GARDEN SOME LOVE THIS WINTER Enjoy it now and get ready for spring SMALL-SPACE GARDENING Great ideas and advice from Isabelle Palmer, The Balcony Gardener

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WHAT WE’VE BEEN DOUBLE-TAPPING Here’s a selection of our Modern Living Collections that the HB team has been liking over on Instagram…

‘I love a velvet headboard and this soft pink one is my new favourite’ @sarahkeadyuk HB’s Style & Interiors Director

‘This is my 2022 kitchen inspo’ James Cunningham

HB’s Style & Interiors Editor

‘One day, my hallway will be t his streamlined’ @lisagracejoyner

HB’s Digital Writer

MODERN LIVING We’re so proud of our partnerships with some of the UK’s best-loved brands, including DFS, Dreams, Bathstore, Homebase and Carpetright. Find out more about our Modern Living Collections on p145.

‘A bat hroom upgrade is definitely on t he cards’ @terrybarbrook HB’s Executive Editor

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WHAT’S HOT Best way to brighten up your winter? By ﬁlling your home with joyful pick-me-ups in pretty-as-a-picture pastel shades – these are some of our favourites

Matin table lamp, £159, Hay at SCP

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Lex Pott Twist candle, £25, Kin

Detox bath salts, £26, Verdant Alchemy

Bunch of dried lilac Cape blooms, £22, The Happy Blossoms

Society of Wanderers Thistle check tablecloth, £115, Antipodream

Zig Zag planter, £75, A New Tribe

Handblown Italian Circus glass, £45, Edition 94

Lightly stonewashed

Inka vase, £58, Oyoy

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Organic cotton-percale double duvet cover, £190, Tekla

Blue and white mug, £50, Henry Holland Studio

THIS MONTH’S MOST WA NTE D

LOVES

Braid mirror, £46, Not Another Bill

Flirty Skirt lampshade, £55, Molly Mahon

Native 04 art print, from £69 (unframed), Artists & Objects

Small ceramic basket, £38.50, Dowse Design

The Shorty locker, £129, Mustard

Micro-lot coffee subscription, from £9.95/month, Pact Coffee

Spice glass spoons, £35/three, Amara

Dream Catcher reed diffuser, £35, Aery

Pocket notebook, £11, Wanderlust Paper Co

Woodhouse check frilly cushion, £75, Tori Murphy

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THE 10 THINGS YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW

THIS MONTH WE’RE LOVING

JEWEL-TONED BEDDING Perk up walnut woods and neutral walls by introducing rich shades of reds and pinks, drawing inspiration from rubies, garnets and amethysts. A perfect trio of geometric prints, sateen textiles and velvet upholstery will add warmth to your bedroom while ramping up the glamour.

Wilson Opulent Velvet bed in Burgundy, from £350; Jacquard Red Geo duvet and pillowcase set, from £45; Retro Patch cushion, £16; Gold ribbed side table, £99; Pasadena table lamp, £42; all Next Home House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 15

the List THE HIGH ST COLLAB YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

Form and function go hand in hand with this new tile collection by Little Greene and Bert & May. The colourful collaboration sees eight of Little Greene’s much-loved, timeless paint shades translated into tiles, offering home enthusiasts the opportunity for wall-to-wall colour in a mix of materials and ﬁnishes. The range is available in two signature tiles – soft, chalky cement squares (£4.08/each) and rich, glossy glazed herringbones (£1.34/each). bertandmay.com/collections/ little-greene

Chemise square tiles (above) and Rolling Fog herringbones (right) are teamed with Little Greene’s Chemise and Rolling Fog absolute matt emulsion, both £48.50/2.5L

M EE T T H E MAKER

HAZEL OLIVER OF BADGER & BIRCH

ringing together a love of nature and creativity, maker Hazel Oliver (right) followed her passion and started Badger & Birch. After a redundancy and with baby number two on the way, she packed up life in Yorkshire and moved to Cornwall to be nearer family. Now, just a few years later, she works closely with a local ﬁsh restaurant in Falmouth to recycle its waste mussel, oyster and scallop shells into handcrafted pieces. Created in a studio (well, garden shed) and crafted in small batches, Hazel’s pieces are formed from a non-toxic eco-resin free from VOCs. This is hand-poured into moulds in a palette of muted tones and pastel pinks, corals and mints. Black and white terrazzo textures from the cleaned and crushed shells are then embedded into each piece. A process of hand wet-sanding exposes the shells and patterns hidden beneath the surface. badgerandbirch.co.uk; Instagram at @badgerandbirch

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From left Terrazzo bowl, £29; Rose Quartz candlestick holder, £19; hexagon vase, £39; star candle set, £24; large sharing platter, £67

HOT ON THE HIGH STREET

YOUR NEW FAVOURITE COLOUR COMBO The global trend forecasting and colour

MINIMAL MUST-HAVES Embrace the simplicity of nature with these elegant pieces

consultancy Pantone is predicting that this striking duo of blue and pink will be the pairing you’ll want to use in 2022. On their own, Super Sonic blue and Potpourri pink are both gorgeous, but together they create a sophisticated contrasting look. Go bold with blue walls and then introduce pops of the blush hue – or reverse it if you are looking for something a bit more subtle. Sculptural candleholder, £8, Next Home

Rattan bedside table, £150, John Lewis & Partners

Kiki canvas leaf cushion, £10, B&M Get the Supersonic blue and Potpourri pink look with Temple 238 and Blue Pearl 670, both pure ﬂat matt, £51/2.5L, Paint & Paper Library

GREEN UP YOUR HOME

Colt & Willow’s entire range of plant-based cleaning products comes in stylish reﬁllable amber glass bottles, and is toxin-free and fragranced with essential oils – a formula that’s gentle on your skin and the planet, yet tough on grease. To help you make the sustainable switch from abrasive chemicals, the brand is offering a trio in its Essentials starter kit, £30, which includes Geranium All-purpose cleaner, Rosemary and Juniper Berry bathroom cleaner and Rhubarb washing-up liquid. coltandwillow.com

Rosemary, Lemon and Juniper Berry bathroom cleaner, £12

Achille ash table lamp, £65, Habitat

Kalani teapot, £35, Oliver Bonas

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THE PERFECT PAD

The much-loved Freya range from the House Beautiful Collection at DFS has been given a mini makeover. Large rooms may be a luxury, but a less-than-generous ﬂoorplan needn’t limit your ability to host, as this hardworking range features dual functionality. If you delve deep into the interior of the sofa you’ll ﬁnd useful ottoman storage, and there’s a handy foldout single bed tucked into the Cuddler chair.

From left Freya Cuddler Sofa Bed in Silver velvet, £809; Freya 4 seater Storage Chaise in Silver velvet, £1,049; the Freya sofa comes with scatter cushions; all House Beautiful Collection at DFS

BOOK OF THE MONTH

Florist Bramble & Moss is one of the businesses featured in London Shop Fronts

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WORDS JESSICA TAVERNER

This coffee-table tome is a visual celebration of London’s most iconic shop fronts, from historic facades to modern typography. Online shopping has become ever more convenient, but there’s endless inspiration to be had from browsing the creativity and reading the personal stories of ingenuity, community and resilience of the capital’s shopkeepers. London Shop Fronts by Emma J Page & Rachael Smith, £22.95, Hoxton Mini Press

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CREATE A STATEMENT HEADBOARD

This renter-friendly idea is perfect for covering a dated design and making your bed the focal point of the bedroom. Lay a length of fabric large enough to cover your headboard on the ﬂoor and place your headboard over it – then use a staple gun to secure the fabric to the back. It’s a great way to introduce materials, patterns and colours that lend themselves to your current decor style without having to change the overall scheme.

Headboard covered in Patchwork Haze; curtain in Liana Spring; bedding in Potting Shed Spring; cushion in Tabletop Lichen; all £31.50/m, Villa Nova

TR EN DI NG NOW

10 FRINGE BENEFITS Frayed edges and swishy forms are the decorative details that are weaving their way into our homes. To instantly up the elegance, look for furniture and accessories with tassel Tarma armchair, £1,495, Oka. Fringe mirror, £95.63, Geometrik Design at Etsy. Ibride Baby Alpaga side table in trims, braids and fringing. Chic Gold, £820, Beaumonde. Taupe tasselled cushion, £45, Rose & Grey. Ero velvet ﬂoor lamp, £165, Oliver Bonas House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 19

the Style

Dreamy inspiration, how-tos and brilliant buys

MOOD LIFTER

Some things are always true: the post-party vibe of January is anything but pleasing. Also true: pink lifts the spirits. That’s why it’s a bit of a no-brainer that the new year is the time to give your home a rose-tinted update. Finding your favourite fuchsia is no easy task (just see our colour expert Sophie Robinson’s column on p49 for everything you need to know about subtle blush shades), but when in doubt, team pink with… more pink. All-over coral walls work wonders with a sumptuous velvet sofa in soft powder pink. Add laminate flooring in a subtle rose tint, luxe metallic furniture and a fluorescent neon light and you’re set for a very happy new year. Sensation Candy Cane Painted Oak Rose laminate flooring, £34.99/sq m, House Beautiful Collection at Carpetright. For similar sofa and pouffe, try Swoon. For similar coffee table, try Homary

IN THIS SECTION…

24 CALM AND COLLECTED 34 TURN OVER A NEW LEAF 42 MAKE A SPLASH 49 COLOUR CONFIDENCE 51 FIND THE BEST Give your home a detox

2022 is all about botanicals

WORDS SARAH KEADY

Beautiful bathroom upgrades

Sophie Robinson on blush pink

Statement lighting

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Calm and collected The new year brings with it the chance of a fresh start – so embrace the opportunity to give your home a detox

COMPILED BY SARAH KEADY WORDS JAMES CUNNINGHAM

TAKE A MOMENT Organised spaces offer a real escape from the stresses and strains of everyday life – that’s why it’s worth taking a considered approach to decorating your home. When it comes to the art of display, less can positively mean more, so go for a pared-back, curated look to populate shelves and surfaces. Position a relaxed chaise or a daybed close by to turn it into the ideal spot for rest and contemplation. Find a similar daybed at Skandium 24 housebeautiful.com/uk

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CURATED CORNER Colour can soothe the senses, so opt for calm, nature-inspired shades for a restrained palette that also feels inviting. A more minimal style of decor doesn’t have to result in impersonal spaces – on the contrary, showing carefully chosen objects you love will elevate a room. For pieces that deserve to be put on show, try The Shop Floor Project

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MINIMALISM allows the design of every OBJECT to take centre stage

EASY DOES IT Blurring the boundaries of rooms can make the whole house feel more relaxed. Keep doors open to allow for ﬂow and consider other ways to make your layout feel more ﬂexible. Embrace textures such as grainy wood and slubby linen to connect your space to the landscape. Avoid too much pattern, though, as it can look like visual clutter. Fresh displays of greenery will create a sense of life – leafy palms and soft fronds of fern have an airy quality that can encourage calm. For a similar vase, try H&M Home. For a similar watering can, try Garden Trading 26 housebeautiful.com/uk

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DRAW THE EYE Choose furniture that offers both function and form – sideboards, drawers and tables with built-in shelves provide practical storage as well as a surface ideal for creating a display. When composing a vignette, keep a visual balance by using objects in a mix of scale and textures – ceramics pair well with the glass, for example – while the main item usually works best if it rises above all the others. Give pieces room to breathe and don’t over embellish their surroundings. For a similar unit, try Pinch. For a similar side table and vase, try John Lewis & Partners House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 27

Choose PIECES with PURPOSE – furniture can be USEFUL as well as BEAUTIFUL

EDIT YOUR SPACE Simplify the decluttering process by taking it room by room. The bedroom is an ideal place to start – an organised wardrobe will give your daily routine an immediate lift. Appraise every item of clothing and sort into piles to keep, donate or dispose of. Many textiles can be recycled, so check your council website. As with most things, it’s better to invest in quality than quantity – clothes, sheets and towels made from responsibly sourced, sustainable materials will far outlast their cheaper counterparts. For a similar hanging rail, try Ferm Living at Nordic Nest 28 housebeautiful.com/uk

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ALL IN ORDER Built-in storage and hideaway drawers are excellent for keeping more functional possessions and other household essentials out of view. Hidden handles will give a ﬂush look so pieces blend seamlessly into your space. For decluttering to be truly signiﬁcant, though, don’t be tempted to adopt an ‘out-of-sight, out-of-mind’ attitude. Arrange inner shelves and drawers logically and maintain order with a one-in, one-out system. This will give you the peace of mind of knowing that everything can be found swiftly and easily. For a similar side table, try Pepper Sq House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 29

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CLEAN & GREEN Things inside a home feel meaningful when drawn from nature – not only can it inﬂuence the materials and decorative elements that make up our spaces, there are also many ways it can inform how we live. Consider swapping your usual detergents for ecofriendly alternatives, for example, or switch to a mood-boosting tea brewed from blends of spices rather than disposable teabags. Taking a more planet-conscious approach can invigorate and inspire. For similar white table linen, try Nordic House. For similar black crockery, try Ernst at Nordic Nest 30 housebeautiful.com/uk

Styling tip

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For a space to feel truly organised, it’s not just about decluttering – look at the room as a whole, from the colours on the wall to the textiles and the furniture. Too much going on? Take it back to basics until you achieve a visual harmony that just ‘clicks’.

BREATHE NEW LIFE The beneﬁt of getting organised at home is that it results in ordered spaces that aid relaxation. That doesn’t mean surfaces need to be free of life – they just need to be free of clutter. Surround yourself with pieces you truly love to really enjoy a sense of calm. For a similar pink vase, try Oka House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 31

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CLEAN & SERENE

Create a calming scheme with pale woods pepped up with pretty hues and hints of gold

1 Halden two-door sideboard, £240, Habitat 2 Good Morning cups, £13 each, La Gent 3 Vadi wool rug, from £229, Urbanara 4 Dusty Rose linen cushion, £49, Nisi Living 5 Rosewood & Velvet Moss scented candle, £25, The Soy Candle Company 6 Cylindrical vase with handles, £85, Georgie Scully Ceramics 7 Kona day bed, £1,075, Ferm Living at Amara 8 Leaves Decorative saucers, £24/two, Nordic Nest 9 Asparagus fern, from £9.99 (excl pot), Hortology 10 Morning Ripples print, from £65 (unframed), Caroline Dickinson 32 housebeautiful.com/uk

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You can set this up with the headboard on the left or the right

IT’S TIME TO TURN OVER

A NEW LEAF This season, it’s all about botanicals – from tiles and wallpaper to fabrics and crockery (and of course plants themselves). Here’s how to ﬂex your green ﬁngers FEATURE JESSICA TAVERNER

TILES An easy entry point for the botanical trend is tiling. Ceramic and porcelain designs can introduce plant-based pattern to high-traffic areas or rooms exposed to moisture, such as kitchens and bathrooms. Tiling a splashback behind a sink or cooker, for example, offers an ideal way to bring nature into your kitchen, and why not enliven the bathroom by going all-out with a bold feature wall? Pair decorative designs with a plain version from the same range to create a coordinated look and stop busy motifs from becoming too overwhelming. Botanical doesn’t have to mean green, however. Bring rooms to life with tropical teals, on-trend reds and earthy browns. Just look for leafy lines to nail the trend. Main picture Glendurgan Fern tiles in Olive, £74.11/seven, Ca’ Pietra. For a similar stool, try Talia metal stool, £95, Tikamoon 34 housebeautiful.com/uk

From top National Trust Woodland Glade porcelain hexagon, £65.04/sq m, Ca’ Pietra. Blue Ivy encaustic cement tile, £180/sq m, Otto. Paradise wall tiles, £39/sq m, Porcelain Superstore

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‘Plants are living pieces of art for your home that bring personality, atmosphere and so much more’ Maria Rufﬁno, horticulture buyer at Homebase

HOUSE PLANTS Whether you’re only just becoming a plant parent or already have a growing family of house flora, you’ll know that a mix of textures, sizes and leaf shapes will help boost your mood and look fabulous in your home. A couple of convincing faux plants thrown in will add another nod to the great outdoors. Perk up an empty corner with large plants, such as a Fiddle-leaf fig, bird of paradise or a yucca. And as mature plants are more established, they’re less likely to give up on you. Easycare varieties include cheese plants, Kentia palms and succulents. Not green- fingered? Take the guesswork out of plant care and opt for a self-watering pot with a base that includes a reservoir for feeding the roots. If floor space is limited, create a vertical garden with a cascading display of trailing plants.

The Classic English kitchen, from £25,000, Devol

Right Pachira Aquatica, £79, House Beautiful Collection at Homebase. Faux succulent, £29.50, Oliver Bonas Top right Aeschynanthus Japhrolepis, from £28.99, Beards & Daisies

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Inject some gorgeous greenery into mealtimes and serve up a visual feast of plant-based patterns, tantalising hues and natural textures. Matching plates, bowls and dinner sets can create a cohesive, all-together aesthetic. Keep delicate ﬂoral designs simple and team with a plain tablecloth or bare table. Not everything has to be matchy-matchy though – try your hand at combining leafy prints from different collections for a look with lots of personality. Restrict the palette to just a few tones for a harmonious mix. Wooden Leaf serving platter, £16, Rose & Grey. Orchard cake plate, £43.50/four, Sara Miller. Evora salad bowl, £10, Maisons du Monde. Forest Trees ﬁne china teapot, £32, John Lewis & Partners

Denver table, £320; Winter Garden runner, £12; dinner set, £44/12 pieces; nibble bowls, £9 each; serving platter, £12; Cornelia oak display cabinet, £550; all Habitat

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WALLPAPER Give your interiors a new lease of life by decorating walls in an abundance of nature-inspired prints. Delicate trails, forest ferns and playful florals look great when used on a large scale. Our pick of the crop includes the House Beautiful Paradise Tropics wallpaper from Homebase (above, middle). It has Paste the Wall application, so it’s quicker and easier to hang than traditional wallpaper, and when you want a change, removing it is a doddle. For a moody tone, team deep shades with velvet fabrics and dark wood floors and furniture. If you’re after a bright and airy feel, choose a light design and combine with pale flooring and lightweight textiles. Leaving a wall empty prevents a scheme from becoming too busy, while dried flowers will add a soft edge to busy patterns.

Nuit Lush wallpaper, £65/roll; Accrington Road matt emulsion, £42/2.5L; both Graham & Brown House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 37

FABRICS Add some natural beauty with embroideries, weaves and prints overgrown with woodland ﬂora and tropical palms. When making cushions or curtains or upholstering furniture, make sure you pick the right textile for the job in terms of weight and drape. For seating, opt for a robust, structured material such as linen, polyester or wool, and bring impact with large-scale prints. Bedding and accessories, such as cushions, can be less robust and suit small-scale ditsy prints, while the trailing design of climbing plants creates a sense of height, ideal for blinds, curtains and headboards. 38 housebeautiful.com/uk

Main Picture Curtains in Rosehip in Mint Leaf/Zest, £32/m, Scion Fabrics, from left Lagoon cotton, £100/m, Lucy Tiffney. Tropical Leaf Print cotton in Green, £16/m, John Lewis & Partners. Leilani Mimosa cotton satin, £52/m, Romo

D E C O R AT I N G T R E N D Palm Leaf bedding set, £95/double, Clarissa Hulse. For similar metal bed, try Oliver king bed in Fern Green, £599, Feather & Black. For similar wall baskets, try Jutlo, £95/three, La Redoute

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Botanical prints work brilliantly in the bedroom, with leafy proﬁles and delicate illustrations bringing colour and pattern. Lighter linens splashed with subtle botanicals will transport you to warmer climes, while jungle-themed prints featuring palms, tropical plants and even animal motifs are a further-ﬂung take on the look. Why not choose a bold design for your bedding and use it as the starting point for the rest of the room, incorporating paint, cushions and accessories in complementary colours? For an easy-to-live-with scheme, marry wooden furniture with plain crisp cottons and add pops of pattern with cushions and throws.

Right Heritage Floral pillow case, part of duvet set, £25/double, Matalan Far right Green Fern duvet set, £12/double, George Home Above right Arai Jacquard throw, £39.50, Oliver Bonas Find more inspiration at housebeautiful.com/uk/botanicalfeb House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 39

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WALL COVERINGS

WALLPAPERDIRECT The world’s biggest choice of designs from a number of studios, with samples available for each. Head to the ‘how-to’ section for an easy-to-use wallpaper-hanging guide, including working with tricky corners. wallpaperdirect.com

GRAHAM & BROWN Transform your walls with a customisable mural – simply enter your room’s measurements, choose the crop and select your paper ﬁnish. If you can’t decide what to go for, be inspired by its mural of the year. grahambrown.com

HOMEBASE Our contemporary collection of House Beautiful wallpapers includes six designs that nail the latest decorating trends, including blowsy ﬂorals, tranquil botanicals and striking geometrics. House Beautiful Collection at homebase.co.uk

TILES

CA’ PIETRA Bring the outside in with the National Trust range. The new tile collection draws inspiration from the gardens, coastlines and countryside cared for by Europe’s largest conservation charity. We love the on-trend hexagon tiles. capietra.com

OTTO Add joy to your space with the designs from the Floral Collection. The encaustic cement tiles are handcrafted by skilled artisans using traditional production methods and can be used on walls and ﬂoors, indoors and out. ottotiles.co.uk

TOPPS TILES Create a striking look in true Victorian style with the Minton Hollins range. Pair leafy motifs, seaweed patterns and intricate detailing with plainer designs in the range for a smart, coordinated effect. toppstiles.co.uk

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LIBERTY LONDON The capital’s pattern powerhouse has all sorts, including cotton, silk and furnishing fabrics. Available online – although we’d recommend heading in-store to fully immerse yourself in the heritage feel. libertylondon.com

HILLARYS For all things window dressing, head to Hillarys to discover a wide selection of tropical palms, bold ﬂorals and folksy prints. Browse the gallery to discover inspiring ways to incorporate its designs into your home. hillarys.co.uk

COLE & SON Within the company’s vast portfolio, the Contemporary collection offers a curated selection of eye-catching textiles, including crisp cottons, light and heavyweight linens, luscious velvets, silk embroidery and striking jacquards. cole-and-son.com

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ABIGAIL AHERN Designed for longevity, Abigail Ahern’s wide selection of gorgeous dried ﬂowers and faux botanicals is completely unkillable, bringing nature into your home all year round. abigailahern.com

NEXT Switch up your look with new cushions, curtains and bedding. Next Home tends to follow its designs across a range of accessories and surfaces so you can go full-on botanical bloom or keep it simple. next.co.uk

JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS The Avalana bedding collaboration is one for the maximalists, with bold and vibrant prints in a range of botanical designs. The in-house designs are worth checking out too. johnlewis.com

M&S Bedding from Sanderson, Laura Ashley and Sara Miller among a mix of designers, means you’re spoilt for choice. Look for reversible styles so you can switch between the two. marksandspencer.com

HABITAT Celebrate the vibrancy of nature by setting your table with an arrangement of Habitat’s gorgeously green crockery and then adding interest with playful motifs or embossed designs. habitat.co.uk

MAISONS DU MONDE Embrace a mix-and-match approach and make your table come alive with pieces featuring the company’s ditsy leaf motifs, colourful tropical scenes and delicate seed head illustrations. maisonsdumonde.com

PORTMEIRION The elegant leafy border and detailed ﬂower illustrations that decorate this British brand’s most famous collection, Botanic Garden, mean it’s perfect for hosting a quintessential afternoon tea. portmeirion.co.uk

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BEARDS & DAISIES Whether you’re in the market for a large palm, something to trail down from a high shelf or a small succulent to pop on your desk, the plant folks at Beards & Daisies have you covered. beardsanddaisies.co.uk

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HOMEBASE If you’re looking to buy a plant and planter all at once, the House Beautiful Collection at Homebase is the place to shop. There’s a great variety of styles in all shapes and sizes, and at affordable prices. homebase.co.uk

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This is your pull-out-and-keep guide to reliable suppliers

Make a SPLASH

Upgrading your bathroom? Let these inspirational ideas wash over you… FEATURE JAMES CUNNINGHAM

TOP TILE TRENDS If you’re in the market for tiles, there’s a practically limitless array of shapes, sizes and styles to choose from, so it’s a cinch to add personality to your bathroom. One key trend is colour blocking. Consider covering a whole wall in bold or brightly hued tiles to draw the eye, or think laterally and choose a shade that will serve as an interesting mid-point for others in the space. Don’t forget the ﬂoor – gently textured tiles or designs with more interesting shapes, such as the Mandarin Stone hexagons shown here, will bring character underfoot. Keep scale in mind and avoid using oversized tiles on the ﬂoor of smaller rooms, as they can emphasise the limited proportions of a space.

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HB SOURCEBOOK º Bert & May specialises in handmade tiles created from chalky encaustic cement in a wide range of colours. º Fired Earth offers wall and ﬂoor tiles made from out-of-the-ordinary materials such as metal, iridescent glass and mother-of-pearl. º Otto Tiles has designs that place a premium on form as well as function, offering everything from stripes and ﬂorals to terrazzo and herringbone.

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CHOOSE A BEAUTIFUL BASIN The basin might be a focus of practical tasks, but it doesn’t have to be all about function – the right one can upgrade your space and elevate your everyday routine. Countertop basins will be big news this year and for maximum impact make it all about the material. Whether you choose an elegant marble basin, or one made from a glitzy metallic or industrial concrete, consider the ﬁnish – matt tends to have a serene quality, while a glossier, polished look is ideal in luxe settings. While wall-hung or countertop basins, such as Claybrook’s Koto design shown here, feel most contemporary as they take up less room, pedestal designs work well in bathrooms where space isn’t at a premium.

HB SOURCEBOOK º Tikamoon offers a good-value mix of both classic and statement styles made from terrazzo, marble and other textured stones. º Homebase is a one-stop shop with a great selection of wall-hung, countertop and freestanding pedestal basins that will work well in any bathroom. º Lusso Stone has a sophisticated selection of British- and Italian-designed basins, all with a lifetime guarantee.

Koto oval basin, £520; Midtown tap, £465; Circo Ice Cream wall tiles, £70/sq m; all Claybrook

Hale marble countertop basin, £299, Mode Bathrooms at Victoria Plum

Circus countertop basin, £655, Crosswater at Sanctuary Bathrooms

Arezzo countertop basin, £119.95, Victorian Plumbing

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Chinese Evergreen bathroom paint, £18/2.5L, Homebase

HOW TO PAINT PROPERLY Bathrooms aren’t as simple to paint as other rooms, but don’t let that get in the way of being creative with colour. The humidity caused by warm temperatures and steam from the shower, and the occasional bath spill, mean walls and ceilings need paints that can withstand water. Many brands, including Benjamin Moore – its Aura Bath & Spa matte paint is shown here in warmly neutral Seapearl – offer ﬁnishes to protect against wear and tear. Choose a soft natural shade such as watery blue, leaf green or sunshine yellow for a calm, peaceful effect. Walls painted in Seapearl Aura Bath & Spa matte, £31.50/0.94L, Benjamin Moore

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Denim Drift easycare bathroom paint, £31.09/2.5L, Dulux

HB SOURCEBOOK º Little Greene’s intelligent eggshell has a water-based ﬁnish that’s practical and beautiful, and it’s available in all of the brand’s elegant colours. º Dulux’s easycare bathroom emulsion has a tough ﬁnish that’s resistant to moisture and protects walls from mould. º Homebase’s bathroom range, which includes 21 mid-sheen shades for walls and ceilings, is specially formulated for humid environments.

Powdered Clay breatheasy bathroom paint, £18/2.5L, Crown

Shoji resistance durable ultra matt, £48/2.5L, Graham & Brown

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THE SHOWER IS THE STAR OF THE SHOW While it’s a decidedly more practical option than a bath, a shower can still feel luxurious. The key is to let it take centre stage by giving it enough room in the layout, rather than treating it as an afterthought. Wet rooms offer the ultimate spa-at-home indulgence, particularly when conﬁgured with a built-in rainfall showerhead and toasty underﬂoor heating. To create a similar experience without too much structural work, consider a walk-in enclosure with a close-to-the-ground shower tray. This is a simpler and cheaper option, especially when plumbed in where a bathtub previously sat.

HB SOURCEBOOK º Hansgrohe offers a range of all-in-one shower systems and showerheads, plus mixers, taps and valves to upgrade existing ﬁxtures. º Lefroy Brooks stocks classically designed accessories, from handles and grab bars to wall-mounted soap dishes and towel rails. º Watersafe publishes a directory of plumbers throughout the UK (watersafe.org.uk), who are accredited by the water industry for both their qualiﬁcations and professionalism.

Black wall basket, £20; Pati towel rail, from £23; Nadi bench, from £70; large basket, £196/two; small basket, £39; all House Doctor. For a similar shower, try Victorian Plumbing House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 45

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Salerno Natural Brass wall lights, £287 each, Astro Lighting

DON’T FORGET THE LIGHTING It makes sense to have multiple sources of light in the bathroom – for the practical purpose of illuminating specific areas and the more decorative benefits of making a feature out of certain zones. Astro Lighting’s Salerno wall lights, shown here, draw the eye towards the basin area, while casting a useful, and flattering, light around the mirror. This configuration works well paired with a pendant light in the centre of the room – fit lighting fixtures with a dimmer switch to allow for brightness when needed and ambience when desired. Bear in mind that electrical fittings in the bathroom need to adhere to regulations, so always consult a professional if in doubt.

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HB SOURCEBOOK º Houseof has contemporary lights with an ecofriendly ethos, all designed to look good whether off or on. º Holloways of Ludlow sells a curated selection of ﬁttings, switches and sockets from premium designers and expert suppliers. º Där Lighting Group is a wholesaler offering high-end design at high-street prices. You can browse and buy directly from its website.

1 Flora wall light, £119.50, Pooky 2 Andrew wall light, £49.99, Där Lighting at The Lighting Centre 3 Hector Pleat medium wall light, £155, Original BTC at The Conran Shop 4 Pillar Offset wall light, £765, Davey Lighting 5 Cone wall light, £69, Houseof

STORAGE MATTERS

As they’re often the smallest room in the house, bathrooms need to be clutter-free to work well. This wall unit – part of a range of modular cabinetry designed by our House Beautiful style experts in collaboration with Bathstore, now living at Homebase – places a premium on style and storage. To help keep drawers and shelving organised, make sure everyday items are easily accessible, and operate a one-in, one-out policy for everything else. Need a quick ﬁx? Invest in multi-purpose freestanding pieces such as a mirror that conceals handy drawers or a storage basket that looks decorative on open shelving.

HB SOURCEBOOK º Ikea has shelves and cabinets in a range of shapes, sizes and colours that will work in contemporary and traditional homes alike. º Howdens offers ﬁtted bathroom furniture that can be created bespoke to your space and storage needs. º Made.com sells clever storage accessories and freestanding pieces that are designed to work well in smaller spaces.

ele-ment(s) Gloss Grey 300mm tall wall unit, £190, House Beautiful Collection, Bathstore at Homebase

1 Maxine storage mirror, £129, Made.com 2 Kora storage basket, £42.50, Nkuku at Cuckooland 3 Maxine bathroom caddy, £99, Made.com 4 Storage basket, £42, Lola & Mawu 5 Dora toilet paper stand, £49, Ferm Living at Rose & Grey House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 47

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BATH A freestanding tub makes a wow-factor focal point, as this design by Piet Boon shows, and is ideal for a long, relaxing soak. Modern options can be made from stone, cast iron or acrylic, the last of which is the most practical as it weighs less and can be ﬁtted easily. Traditional claw-footed designs work well in period properties, while more contemporary styles feel sleek and spa-like in any room. If you lack the space for a fully freestanding design but like the look, try a back-to-wall curved bath instead.

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HB SOURCEBOOK º Victoria Plum has a huge variety of baths, both freestanding and ﬁtted, at reasonable prices from a number of specialist designers. º Heritage Bathrooms is good for luxurious traditional styles and modern statement pieces in a variety of lengths and depths. º Vitra offers unique cylindrical designs, shower-formatted styles and rectangular shapes, many of which come with a 25-year guarantee.

Finsbury freestanding bath, £640, Bathroom Mountain

Bathtub and ﬁxtures, to order, Piet Boon at CP Hart

Washington claw-foot bath, £1,350, Claybrook Studio

Colour confidence

Our columnist Sophie Robinson knows all about the power of a hue, and each month she shows you how to make a shade work in your home… 1 2

1 Cuisse de Nymphe Emue emulsion, £51/2.5L, Edward Bulmer 2 Pink Ground emulsion, £52/2.5L, Farrow & Ball 3 Blush Pink duvet cover, £135, Secret Linen Store 4 Geo tile, £43/sq m, Mandarin Stone 5 Merrilli cushion, £63, Villa Nova 6 Jax side table, £79, John Lewis & Partners 7 Diamond glass, £28/pair, WA Green 8 Teddy chair, £695, Cox & Cox 9 Raawii Strom jug, £75, Amara 10 Chinoiserie wallpaper mural, £510, Rockett St George

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BLUSH PINK

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ink has been so fashionable in interiors for the past decade, it’s almost regarded as a neutral. That said, the name alone can make some recoil in horror, possibly conjuring up a Barbie-themed boudoir. But pick the perfect one – soft and subtle with an earthy undertone – and you’ll have a decorating friend for life. I love blush pink for paint, its gentle warmth wrapping the room like a hug. Pale pink brings a feeling of love, nurturing and harmony, making it ideal in areas of quiet relaxation. It complements all skin tones, so helps you look your best, too. For me, it’s a go-to favourite. I can’t think of anything it doesn’t go with. That said, ﬁnding the perfect pink paint is a challenge. 7 I once ordered 20 tester pots of pink for a client who didn’t want it too cool (with blue undertones) or too warm (with yellow undertones). Bear in mind the aspect of the room. North-facing light will cool down pink tones, turning them towards lilac, while south-facing rooms could turn a subtle pink room peach. Just like every colour, the tone you choose is a personal preference, but I ﬁnd the designer paint brands have the edge on the pink palette, so that’s a good place to start. Blush pink is the perfect partner for green – a striking emerald for a modern look, or a chalky sage for a restful vibe. It also works well with dark colours, such as navy and burgundy, softening an otherwise bold scheme. Imagine the drama of wraparound walls in dark blue with the ceiling painted in a soft pink to warm it all up. Pair with brushed-gold details and the combination is exquisite. It also looks effortless in an all-neutral scheme, be that a palette of ivory whites, earthy naturals or monochrome. 10 Just think pink – honestly, you can’t go wrong.

This month, I ’ll be WATCHING…

Interior Design Masters Television interiors shows are an amazing source of inspiration. My favourite is BBC ONE’s Alan Carr’s Interior Design Masters, where you’ll see me make a guest appearance as a judge in episode three! HB House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 49

FIND THE BEST

STATEMENT LIGHTING Whether you’re looking for a ceiling pendant, a ﬂoor lamp or anything in between, our glowing round-up of the best bulbs on the market is sure to shed some light… 2

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TABLE L AMPS Small but perfectly formed, these will brighten up any sideboard or bedside table 1 Menu JWDA portable table lamp, £150, Nest 2 Globe glass table lamp, £129, Heal’s 3 Chelsea ribbed lamp with shade, £40, Very 4 Bone Chilling table lamp, £75, Henry Holland at Freemans 5 Holbrook table lamp, £95, The White Company 6 Kari Black table lamp, £55, Graham & Green 7 Gesso Mustard table lamp, £245, HK Living at An Artful Life 8 Lunebar Touch table lamp, £30, Dunelm 9 Rafﬁa Ruff table lamp, £215, Rose & Grey House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 51

This minimalist brass design gives off maximum light

PENDANT LIGHTS Like jewellery for your room, a statement pendant will add a decorative ﬂourish 1 Chubes four-light pendant, £149, Lights & Lamps 2 Lolly pendant lamp, £389, Broste Copenhagen at Nordic Nest 3 Hatten pendant, £145, Curious Egg 4 Baha glass pendant lamp, £99, Beaumonde 5 Brass ring ceiling light, £129, Houseof 6 Junit Record pendant light, £229, Schneid Studio at Inside Store 7 Umage Jazz lampshade in light oak with natural cord set, £290, Dowsing & Reynolds 8 Bianco pendant ceiling light, £120, Next 9 Braided rattan belly pendant, £119, Rose & Grey 52 housebeautiful.com/uk

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TASK LIGHTING When practicality is a priority, a task light provides focused illumination 1 Metal wall lamp, £49.99, H&M Home 2 Marsden clip-on task lamp, £18, Dunelm 3 Hector medium pleat clip light, £169, Original BTC 4 Mathias wall light, £35, Made.com 5 Colton Lichen Green lamp, £98, Graham & Green 6 Hadleigh table lamp, £145, The White Company 7 Westport wall light, £65, Garden Trading 8 Flos Tab table light, £275, Holloways of Ludlow 9 Buddy table lamp, £201, Skandium House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 53

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WALL LIGHTS Good for tight spaces, these brilliant designs make maximum impact 1 Pleated shade wall light, £49.99, H&M Home 2 Lens wall light, £69, Made.com 3 Brass ring wall light, £159, Houseof 4 Dou wall light, £69, Ferm Living at Kin 5 Hübsch wall light, £57, Smallable 6 Ridotti natural rafﬁa and burnished brass wall light, £65, Lights & Lamps 7 Twice brass wall lamp, £176, House Doctor at Amara 8 Aureole Colour Series wall sconce in Emerald Green and Pink, from £79, Spark & Bell 9 Arcs wall lamp in Cobalt Blue, £195, Hay 54 housebeautiful.com/uk

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FLOOR L AMPS Full height or more petite, these designs offer ambient lighting and serious style points 1 Hazel Retro floor lamp, £275, Perch & Parrow 2 Harriet pleated floor lamp, £228, Anthropologie 3 Black metal twin floor lamp, £295, Graham & Green 4 Milton brass floor lamp, £249, Heal’s 5 Delta light, £95, House Beautiful Collection at Homebase 6 Post floor lamp base with Eclipse shade, £540, Ferm Living at Nest 7 Harry floor lamp, £55, John Lewis & Partners 8 Manor House floor lamp, £85, Habitat 9 Viva floor lamp, £129, Made.com HB House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 55

the Homes

Beautiful real-life properties and amazing makeovers you’ll love

REAL HOUSES

60 Raw materials are celebrated in a design-focused home

72 Vibrant patterns and bold hues in a Georgian property

82 A mix of clever design tricks and striking colours

90 Dramatic tones and quirky accessories in a former pub

98 A romantic retreat ﬁlled with ﬂoral prints and soft shades

AMAZING MAKEOVERS

106 A new light-ﬁlled and sociable kitchen

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Striking tiles dazzle in this bathroom redesign

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An unused loft is now a characterful bedroom

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STYLE & SUBSTANCE Utilitarian materials and unpolished surfaces meet antiques and art in this smart design-focused home

WORDS SARA BIRD/THE CONTENTED NEST PHOTOGRAPHY DAN DUCHARS/THE CONTENTED NEST

HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE Lotti Benardout, a singer and founder of Studio Anatomy, a Pilates studio, and her husband Andrew Bredon, an entrepreneur and investor. They have a one-year-old son, Otis THE PROPERTY A three-bedroom, four-storey Victorian terrace near London Fields in east London. The couple bought it in 2016 and totally remodelled it, completing the work in 2019 60 housebeautiful.com/uk

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KITCHEN/DINER Entertaining on the lower ground ﬂoor centres on this Atelier table by Vincent Van Duysen with Eames chairs. Wooden ﬂoors came from Albany and the kitchen was built in European oak by McCormack Joinery. The double-height space lets in maximum light and connects beautifully with the garden

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or Lotti Bernardout and her husband Andrew, it was a long wait for a house in their chosen location. With the future and family in mind, they had decided the time was right to upscale and had narrowed in on a handful of streets near London Fields, east London. ‘We were living in nearby Stoke Newington, which we absolutely loved, but these streets had really beautiful houses – homes with the real bones to benefit from the kind of renovation we were looking to do,’ explains Lotti. A year of biding their time was followed by a couple of false starts and houses falling through but, in 2016, they got lucky with this one. ‘But work on the house coincided with several big life events, including getting married, so we didn’t move in until 2019,’ she recalls. ‘The work was still three or four months off being finished, so we were here with the builders. Fortunately, the bedrooms and bathrooms were finished so there were some pockets of calm to escape to.’ Andrew’s vision for the house was a dramatic glass elevation to the rear, partially clad in Corten steel. The design is based very much on sunshine living and an indoor/outdoor feel – Andrew grew up in Australia and Lotti’s mother is from the US, so it’s a way of life they have long been comfortable with. Inside, the house was gutted, maintaining key original features such as cornicing and fireplaces, but applying a modern aesthetic to the staircase, which was cast in concrete on site; the rawness of the unpolished concrete was to be matched by natural and roughly hewn finishes throughout. ‘Our previous home had been quite colourful, but we had a different vision for this

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KITCHEN/DINER Opposite After a painstaking search, the perfect marble was ﬁnally found in Antwerp This page The display shelving in the dining area was created by McCormack Joinery

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KITCHEN Finishes in the kitchen are beautifully balanced with every detail considered. Inset handles for the cabinetry are ﬁnished in brass, which will develop a patina over time. The Caprina Bianco marble is from Hullebusch 64 housebeautiful.com/uk

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The raw BEAUTY of the house is supported by a CONSIDERED collection of antique pieces and DESIGNER additions

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DINING AREA A section of the ﬁrst ﬂoor space was removed to create a mezzanine with glass balcony and views to the kitchen below. The Clam light on the plinth and the vase on the antique sideboard came from Casa Gitane

house,’ says Lotti. ‘We worked closely with the wonderful architects at deDraft, who were brilliant and also introduced us to the work of interior designer Vincent Van Duysen. We fell in love with his use of neutral tone, raw materials and that minimalist aesthetic. We always knew we wanted a glass-backed house, but his work definitely influenced the palette and materials that evolved later in the project.’ Andrew managed the renovation himself and finding builders who could work to the high level of finish they desired was a challenge, but happily, they have achieved just that. The installation of the cast concrete staircase that links the three storeys was not for the fainthearted. ‘It was cast in wooden shuttering and took time to cure, so we spent a nail-biting few days just hoping it was going to hold up,’ says Lotti (pictured left). ‘But it’s been amazing watching it all come together. When you’re searching for all those finishes and specifying every little detail… it’s such a journey and you have to keep going until it’s right. We ended up sourcing our marble from Belgium because we just couldn’t find what we had in mind in the UK.’ Unpolished finishes soften over time, but one area that weathered in an unexpected way was the wood flooring in the kitchen. ‘It was one of the materials that took an age to find and we ended up having to import,’ explains Lotti. ‘We’d been very careful to cover it while the kitchen was being painted without realising that the underfloor heating was causing condensation to build up between the Correx floor protection and the wooden floorboards. When the builders lifted it up, we were all primed to see a beautiful finished kitchen and instead there were these hideous black marks all over the floor – it was the most horrifying discovery. The kitchen was in and all the marble fitted so we couldn’t just take the floor up but, interestingly, the marks have faded to a light brown over time. Visitors often comment how 66 housebeautiful.com/uk

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SITTING ROOM In this first-floor living area, the coffee table came from an online dealer in Italy and the light fitting above from Apparatus Studio. The artwork on the mantelpiece is by Aythamy Armas, and the chair was bought at TwentyTwentyOne House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 67

SNUG Top The sofa is from Camerich while the artwork includes a sculpture by Joseﬁne Winding (Studio Oliver Gustav) and a drawing by Tracey Emin. The Maasai 68 housebeautiful.com/uk

shield is a vintage artefact Above The chair is from Gallery BR in Tetbury

STAIRWELL The stairs and banisters were cast in concrete on site

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‘When you’re SEARCHING for all those ﬁnishes and SPECIFYING every little DETAIL… it’s such a journey’

MAIN BEDROOM Full-height openings and contemporary detailing, including shadow gaps in place of the original skirtings, feature in the bedroom and bathroom. The bed came from Heal’s. McCormack Joinery made the oak-ﬁnished ﬁtted wardrobes, which run into the ensuite connecting to the vanity unit House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 69

beautiful the weathered ﬁnish is and it’s true, it is quite cool, but also it’s hard not to be reminded of that moment.’ The raw beauty of the house is supported by a considered collection of antique pieces and designer additions. ‘I like older things as they bring character and a story,’ says Lotti, ‘and that goes for the artwork we’ve chosen too.’ Meanwhile, in the garden lush planting adds a softness against the sharp lines of the concrete and decking. ‘We’ve gone for lots of grasses and have kept it quite wild,’ she adds. ‘It was something we wanted to draw back into the house – that green, the texture and sense of nature.’ At the time of planning the house, there were just the two of them and they were organising their wedding, so how has this house adapted to becoming a family home? ‘Since having Otis, we’ve had to do a bit of baby-prooﬁng. And certainly in the early days, when I had friends over with older babies, I was looking to see what worked and what could be a challenge. But, looking back, we wanted to create our dream home without making compromises,’ says Lotti, ‘and I’m so glad we managed to do that.’ HB

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The contemporary freestanding bath is from Lusso Stone, with taps by Porter Bathrooms and the artwork is by Nadav Kander

Architects at deDraft helped realise the couple’s dream, which involved reﬁguring the house and an extension partially clad in Corten steel

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GUEST ROOM Artwork here came from Pure Evil gallery. The chest of drawers is a vintage piece bought at Midcentury Modern antiques fair

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Regent Navy geometric cushion, £22, Dunelm

Tall metal candlestick, £12.99, H&M Home

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COLOUR Bold patterns and vibrant hues collide to give a welcoming energy to this Georgian family home WORDS AND STYLING ANNA TOBIN PHOTOGRAPHY RACHAEL SMITH

LIVING ROOM Lynette designed this room to lift her spirits and give her a space where she can relax once the children have gone to bed. Colourful and comfortable, it includes characterful pieces, such as the Ikuyo wall fan from Maisons du Monde and a squashy Spiced Orange Achilles sofa from Loaf 72 housebeautiful.com/uk

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HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE Lynette Page, an interiors coach and owner of the online home store Maximalist Love (maximalistlove.co.uk), her children Florence, 14, Raphael, 10, and Xander, seven, their great Dane Boudecia, toy poodle Aldo, and cats Bagheera and Luna THE PROPERTY A four-storey, ﬁve-bedroom, four-bathroom Georgian farmhouse in Cheshire with land and outbuildings PRICE £940,000 MONEY SPENT £100,000 WHAT IT’S WORTH NOW £1.6million

oudecia, the great Dane, stands with her front paws propped on the top of the gate that leads to the Georgian farmhouse that Lynette Page shares with her three children: Florence, Raphael and Xander. Toy poodle Aldo squeezes his head through the bottom of the gate and cats Bagheera and Luna eye you warily as you walk up the drive. This lively picture perfectly prepares you for the clash of colour and pattern that will greet you as soon as you step through the front door. ‘I’ve always loved colour,’ says Lynette. ‘It lifts me up. Whatever home I’ve lived in, I’ve always put my stamp on it.’ The family were living about half a mile away and were looking for a period property with more space and lots of historic features that Lynette could highlight. ‘I was drawn to this place as soon as I saw it,’ she explains. ‘It reminded me of the house that I always drew as a little girl. It was in good condition, but it was beige, beige and more beige. I couldn’t wait to brighten it up.’ Although the property didn’t need any structural work, the first thing Lynette did was reconfigure the upstairs space. She gave each of the children’s rooms an ensuite and turned the bulk of the first floor into a main bedroom suite, where a Crittall-style shower panel dramatically stands at the end of a stylish dressing room corridor. An oval bathtub raised up on a plinth of monochrome chevron tiles is the focal point in the bedroom. ‘Years ago I stayed at Manchester’s King Street Townhouse hotel and there was a bath in the bedroom,’ explains Lynette. ‘It was the best thing ever. In every house I’ve lived in since I’ve replicated that look.’ She continues: ‘I’ve always wanted to wake up and see something lovely. That’s why I took the wallpaper up the walls behind the bath and across the ceiling. I love birds and now they’re the first thing I see when I open my eyes.’ Lynette, a design coach who helps people put interior schemes together and runs the online homes store Maximalist Love, gets much of her inspiration from Instagram and Pinterest. ‘When I like the look of something, I create a digital moodboard and tag where everything

EXTERIOR Behind the beautifully restored facade of this Georgian farmhouse lies a bold and beautiful home

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coined as a style and has a magpie’s eye for fun and interesting artefacts. The bar and palm tree are from Maximalist Love, while the turquoise armchair is from Designers Guild. The peacock chair was an eBay ﬁnd and the lamp is from TK Maxx

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LIVING ROOM A big fan of monochrome set against colour, Lynette had the chevron carpet in the living room made by Bowloom to subtly tie the scheme in with the zebras on the Emma J Shipley Lost World wallpaper House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 75

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is from – then I return to it for inspiration,’ she says. Downstairs, Lynette jazzed up the existing kitchen, added feature pendant lights over the island and a chalkboard behind the Aga, and she hung one of her trademark busy wallpapers in the dining area. ‘I found the wallpaper on eBay and fell in love with the pattern,’ she says. ‘It looks great behind the peacock blue sofa.’ In the living room, Lynette really went to town, designing it as her own personal space where she can unwind once the children are in bed. ‘I can’t sit and enjoy an empty room,’ she says. ‘I adore monochrome against colour – it’s so impactful, it lifts me up and clears my head. I bought the Emma J Shipley wallpaper online and had the black and white chevron carpet made to order. I love it in there. I pour myself a drink from the bar, lie back on the sofa with my music on and just chill.’ With the house all done, Lynette is now turning her attention to the outbuildings, which she plans to convert into an entertaining space, with a games room for the kids, a gym and guest bedrooms. ‘Just like the main house,’ she says, ‘the plan is for it to wow on every wall!’

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Top A busy ﬂoral wallpaper from eBay is teamed with quirky artworks to create a cosy feel. ‘In winter, we have a crackling ﬁre in here,’ says Lynette Top right The lights over the island are from Homesense

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‘Years ago I stayed at a HOTEL with a bath in the BEDROOM. Since then I’ve had one in every home I’ve LIVED in’ ENSUITE A Crittall-style shower panel creates a room within a room. The vanity unit was made from an old mahogany cabinet topped with cut-price marble, while the ﬂoor has been tiled with Piazza Bianco and Nero chevron tiles from Mandarin Stone, matching 78 housebeautiful.com/uk

the plinth on which the bath sits in Lynette’s bedroom

WARDROBE Floor-to-ceiling kitchen units were used to create storage in the dressing room, which leads from the bedroom. The gym horse came from Reclaimed World

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‘I’ve always LOVED colour. It LIFTS me up’

XANDER’S ROOM As his favourite colour is blue, Xander opted for a block of Little Greene Deep Space Blue paint along one wall to match his drum set. The ceiling light is from TK Maxx

BEDROOM Lynette wallpapered the ceiling so she has a beautiful scene to wake up to. The painting above the bed came from Reclaimed World. ‘It cost £40 and I splattered it with paint to make it ﬁt better with the style of the room,’ she says HB 80 housebeautiful.com/uk

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Flicker cushion in Teal, £14, Dunelm

Rosado glasses, £26/four, Oliver Bonas

Golden Palm candleholder, £21.50, Graham & Green

Rose decoration box, £15, Rockett St George

Leopard print round tray, £23, Trouva

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HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE Sylwia Newman, co-founder of @projekt_26, which sells vintage Polish posters, her husband Peter, a barrister, their two sons, Joshua and Harry, Cookie the dog and Monkey the cat THE PROPERTY A four-bedroom, 1930s terraced house in Sydenham, south-east London, split over three ﬂoors PRICE £370,000 MONEY SPENT £130,000 (including the ﬁrst round of renovations) WHAT IT’S WORTH NOW £1,000,000

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LIVING ROOM A retro glass coffee table maximises the visual impact of the striking pattern on the eBay rug and complements the mid-century sideboard. The Ridotti black statement ﬂoor light is from Lights & Lamps

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All things bright & beautiful Clever design tricks and bold colours gave this family the home they dreamed of – without having to extend

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LIVING ROOM Soft pink paint – Light Peachblossom by Little Greene – is used on the walls, skirting and doors. The poster is Circus Lion Tamer Girl from Projekt 26

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OFFICE With a sofa bed from John Lewis & Partners, this room can double as a spare bedroom. The grid rug is from Made.com and the black Carl-Johan table lamp is from Nordic Nest

ooking at their spacious, vibrant, light-filled home now, it’s hard to believe that back in 2012 when Sylwia Newman and her husband Peter first viewed the property – untouched for more than 20 years – it was dated and dark. But Sylwia wasn’t put off. ‘We needed to move from our small flat having had our son Joshua, who was just one, and were looking for a project,’ she says now. ‘I love space and light, and chose to view 1930s houses because they are wider than Victorian ones and I think they’re totally underestimated. Luckily, the loft had already been converted, giving us three double bedrooms and a single, which my husband was able to use as a study.’ The family stayed in their London flat for a month while builders knocked the kitchen into the adjoining dining room, installed a new white kitchen and a bathroom, and redecorated throughout. ‘It was a quick fix in neutral colours,’ says Sylwia, ‘because we didn’t think we’d stay here forever.’ A second child, Harry, came along in 2015, and in 2018 Sylwia gave up her career in human resources. In 2019, she launched a new business with a friend, Harriet Williams, selling vintage posters sourced from her native Poland, which she also displays in every room in her house. ‘They’re part of an art movement known as the Polish School of Posters,’ she explains. ‘It lasted between 1945 and 1989 during the

communist era, a time when everything was grey and state-controlled. The only creative outlet for artists and designers was in producing posters for ﬁlms, theatres and exhibitions. They were so full of colour and joy that people started collecting them.’ With a bigger family and Sylwia working from home, the house started to feel cramped. ‘The boys were in bunk beds and we didn’t have enough storage,’ says Sylwia. Plus, the decor, especially the basic white kitchen, was uninspiring: ‘The house didn’t reﬂect our personalities at all.’ The couple discussed moving but, says Sylwia, ‘we really love Sydenham. We’re surrounded by green spaces and the area has come up a huge amount since we arrived, with new cafes and restaurants. We didn’t want to leave, but equally couldn’t face the cost and mess of building an extension.’ Instead, the couple decided to invest the money they would have spent on moving on renovating their kitchen. ‘I knew I wanted a bold and modern look but wasn’t quite sure how to get it,’ says Sylwia. She enlisted the help of interior designer Nicki Bamford-Bowes of & Then They Went Wild . ‘She’s a friend of a friend – I’d seen her work on Instagram (@andthentheywentwild) and loved it,’ says Sylwia. ‘The more we chatted, the more I realised that she was the perfect person to help us create the entire home we’d always dreamed of.’ Sylwia and House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 85

What appears to be a SLEEK, contemporary, timber-panelled wall conceals a SURPRISE

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KITCHEN The cupboards are a clever combination of Ikea carcasses and laminated plywood doors by Husk. In a soft grey-green shade, they work well with the terrazzo worktops from Diespeker & Co and the & Tradition Flowerpot pendant lights from Nordic Nest in coral pink. Wayne Perrey was commissioned to create the bespoke storage using panels from The Wood Veneer Hub. Open cane bar stools are vintage Marcel Breuer from Etsy and eBay

DINING AREA Chairs from Tikamoon echo the timber panelling and green decor. The ball lights on the panelling are from Twentytwentyone

Peter had their hearts set on kitchen doors by Husk, in matt laminate on birch ply. ‘I initially wanted them to be pink,’ admits Sylwia, ‘but Peter wouldn’t swallow that!’ The couple compromised on a soft green/grey, which provides the perfect foil for a wow-factor terrazzo worktop. ‘We were originally thinking about a traditional stone counter,’ says Sylwia, ‘but it took very little persuading from Nicki to make us choose this one from Diespeker & Co instead. I’m so pleased we did.’ What appears to be a sleek, contemporary timber-panelled wall conceals a surprise: at a touch, secret doors spring open to reveal vast amounts of hidden storage. The panelling also covers an awkward chimney breast and houses the radiators. ‘I love having everything put away,’ says Sylwia. ‘A clutter-free kitchen feels so much bigger and allows pattern and colour to shine.’ The same panelling is also used on the kitchen island, pulling the look together. In the sitting room, which is open plan to the kitchen, soft pink paint – Light Peachblossom by Little Greene – is used on the walls, skirting and doors to help visually enlarge the space. A new black wall lamp from La Redoute adds a touch of mid-century style on a budget. With the ground ﬂoor ﬁnished, Sylwia turned her attention to the upstairs. She opted to turn the guest bedroom in the loft into a spacious, House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 87

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BEDROOM Sylwia updated the bed by replacing the old headboard with a rattan version from Tikamoon. The rippled Bellisima velvet cushion is from Poodle & Blonde, and a pearl-like wall lamp from Anthropologie adds glamour

BATHROOM Foliage and pink accessories refresh the bathroom, which was remodelled during the couple’s ﬁrst renovation

playful shared space for two lively boys. The wildlife theme reveals the family’s love of animals. Two different striped wallpapers from Ferm Living reflect Sylwia’s love of graphic lines, turn an awkward ceiling into a design feature and help zone the boys’ separate areas. On the floor below, the boys’ old bedroom has become a stylish, Instagram-friendly office where Sylwia stores, photographs and showcases her posters. The couple’s serene bedroom is the result of more clever illusions. Before the renovation, Sylwia and Peter shared one wardrobe tucked into a small chimney alcove. Nicki designed a panelled wall concealing bespoke cupboards over the chimney breast and alcoves. ‘They use every millimetre of space,’ says Sylwia. ‘We even have special storage for Peter’s ties and my handbags.’ On the other walls, the same look is created by attaching strips of timber to the walls, which have been painted in Cromarty by Farrow & Ball. ‘I love pink and green as a colour scheme, so we’ve used it throughout the house,’ says Sylwia. Monochrome posters from Sylwia’s own collection provide the perfect finishing touch. ‘Working with Nicki was a dream,’ says Sylwia. ‘It was as if she could take ideas out of my head and turn them into reality. She encouraged me to be bold. Our home is now a joyful place, full of colour and with space we didn’t even know we had. Every single room makes us happy.’ HB 88 housebeautiful.com/uk

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Issey velvet cushion cover, £28, Oliver Bonas

Arch candle, £29, Rose & Grey

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HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE Jane Rockett, co-founder of Rockett St George (rockettstgeorge.co.uk) and her husband Toby, a chef, live here with Jane’s son Tyler, his girlfriend Tara, and Jane’s two daughters Lola and Eden, plus their dogs, Bella, Maggie, Angel, Frank and Willow THE PROPERTY A former pub, with parts of the building dating back to the 1500s, near Lewes in East Sussex. It had been partially renovated when the couple bought it 90 housebeautiful.com/uk

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DRAMATIC Dark tones and quirky accessories have turned a former pub into a family home full of intrigue WORDS CAROLYN BAILEY | PHOTOGRAPHY BRENT DARBY

DINING AREA ‘I’m obsessed with using green against black,’ says Jane (right). She painted the walls in Zeitgeist by Craig & Rose, which works as a bold backdrop to an eclectic mix of pieces, including items from Rockett St George,

vintage ﬁnds and her beloved plants. Cabinets hold objects full of memories that she’s continually adding to. ‘We always bring something back from our holidays,’ she says. ‘I think a home should be an accumulation of memories of trips mixed with new ﬁnds.’ House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 91

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t was the view of uninterrupted countryside from the kitchen that made Jane Rockett fall for this property. ‘I love the spectacular sunsets from the back of the house,’ she says. ‘I also loved the large open-plan sitting room and antique bathtub. It really is my dream home.’ Jane did have some reservations about the property’s proximity to a main road, but that didn’t deter her. Moving hadn’t been on Jane’s radar, but when she saw the former pub online, she ‘fell in love with it and decided we just had to have it. I’m quite impulsive and often make rash decisions,’ she says – and this one has paid off as she and her husband Toby now have plenty of room for their family and a great space for socialising. The house was a blank canvas when they moved in, which was one of the things Jane liked about it. It had been partially renovated by the previous owners – along with limewashing the walls, they had also installed the vintage bath and taps. The wooden floor was already down but needed to be sealed and waxed. Known for her eclectic style, Jane says she has no rules when it comes to decorating. ‘I like to mix old and new and combine different looks,’ she explains. ‘There are 1970s influences here and Moroccan touches from the Rock the Kasbah store [rockthekasbah.net], but my top priority was to create an easy-to-live-in home, designed specifically to ensure my family and our dogs are comfortable.’ Jane places an importance on having a ‘common thread’ running through a house, so a theme of mustard and green creates a flow from room to room, contrasted with dashes of monochrome. She has also created vignettes throughout by displaying groups of beautiful objects together. ‘The house gets used as a location for photo shoots for my business,’ she says, ‘so things can change on a weekly basis. I like natural textures and am really into Berber rugs and Tamegroute ceramics from Morocco. I’m also a fan of fake coral and shells and pampas grass.’ It’s a captivating mix that has come together to create a fascinating family home a million miles from its days as a typical British pub.

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EXTERIOR Top left Parts of the former pub date back to the 16th century

OPEN-PLAN AREA Top Green blinds from Hillarys connect to the outside, adding a shot of colour. The chair is a vintage buy from Ardingly Antiques Fair. An arrangement of artworks includes a wooden piece from Rockett St George,

a paper cutting from China and a pencil drawing by Jane’s daughter Lola Above and right A modular sofa provides the perfect spot for the family to gather. ‘It’s a lovely place to snuggle up and watch movies together,’ says Jane. A large vase containing a generous bunch of pampas grass, her new passion, adds a frothy touch of drama

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Jane has created VIGNETTES by displaying GROUPS of BEAUTIFUL objects together

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Jane devised a light, bright laid-back look with pale walls and ﬂoor, unfussy wood ﬁnishes and vintage cupboards

Right The paint used on the doors and cupboards was colour-matched to a piece of fabric Jane owned

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KITCHEN White Moroccan tiles from The Mosaic Factory are a glossy backdrop to the reconditioned Aga Left An oil painting from an antiques fair sits above a basin with vintage taps. The vases are from Rockett St George and the little head is from Marrakesh

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‘I love NATURAL textures, and Berber rugs and Tamegroute CERAMICS from Morocco’ BATHROOM The cocooning copper bath was one of the things that attracted Jane to the house when she ﬁrst viewed it. ‘It’s quite noisy when it gets hot and creaks when we ﬁll it up,’ she says

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MAIN BEDROOM ‘I like this room to be minimalist as the beams are the main focus, but I created drama with oversized bedside tables and huge lamps,’ explains Jane HB

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Gluggle jug, £27.50, Courthouse Interiors

Creatures of Curiosity serving tray, £25, Spode

Bloomingville stoneware vase, £27, Next

Fringed cotton cushion, £24, The Forest & Co

Moroccan Tiny mirror set, £22, Bohemia Design

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Fresh ﬂoral prints, soft paint colours and elegant antiques have transformed a gloomy Victorian lodge into a dreamy romantic retreat WORDS FRANCINE RAYMOND | PHOTOGRAPHY NICK CARTER | PRODUCTION HESTER PAGE

HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE Emma Clarke, an interior designer THE PROPERTY A three-bedroom 1850s lodge in Herne Bay, Kent

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BEDROOM A ﬂoral upholstered chair in the spare room is from Laura Ashley

HALLWAY Below The hallway and landing are painted in Marston & Langinger’s Grape

EXTERIOR Roses and wisteria scramble up walls and fences. The doors and windows are in Farrow & Ball’s French Gray

LIVING ROOM Left A large Venetian mirror reﬂects light from the garden

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The units were designed and built by Kas Design & Construction. A pair of vintage lights hangs above the island, while the armoire came from one of Emma’s favourite antiques dealers, Peter Barrow in nearby Faversham

Opposite Comfy chairs upholstered in a mix of ﬂoral fabrics bring a cosy feel and reﬂect the house’s countryside setting. A huge mirrored French armoire takes pride of place in the dining area, bringing a stylish shabby-chic feel

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hen Emma Clarke lived in town, she dreamed of a country house hidden in a cloud of blooms. Years later, she bought a lodge inland from the north Kent coast and – with her sense of style and appetite for experimentation at the ready – set about turning it into the home of her dreams. That said, the ‘dream’ transformation didn’t happen overnight. Northwood Lodge was built in the 1850s by a visionary entrepreneur who spotted the potential of Herne Bay as a holiday resort to compete with nearby fashionable Margate. He built himself a mansion and dower house in the local countryside, alongside this matching lodge with a stable and groom’s lodgings. Emma bought the house in 2012 from a pair of artists who’d lived there for a lifetime, and moved in with a team of builders, who took up residence for the following eight months. It was a testing time for all. ‘The house became virtually uninhabitable,’ recalls Emma. ‘We took out all the downstairs floors and replaced them with scaffolding floorboards, removed the windows at the back, refitted the 1960s staircase, knocked down walls between the kitchen, dining room and morning room and renewed all the services.’ The need for light – the house faces east/west – and a desire to make good all the existing period woodwork egged the team on. Upstairs, the dated avocado bathroom suite was taken out along with its onyx taps and shagpile carpet. A warren of tiny dressing rooms, cupboards and cell-like spare bedrooms was turned into one airy main bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. The ceiling was raised, exposing some of the old rafters, and five new Velux windows, plus a small woodburning stove, were added. Emma’s interior style is eclectic: antique furniture, family heirlooms and vintage finds – some a little worn around the edges – jostle for space. ‘I love to set up little styled pockets of my belongings, then triangulate the colours to draw the eye, creating tableaux of odds and ends to show off my finds,’ she says. ‘I arrange glassware with china, books with family portraits, baskets with ancient houseplants – clustering House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 101

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BEDROOM Painted in a soft blue, the room under the eaves has a restful feel. The bed came from Laura Ashley

BATHROOM The red-painted slipper bath from The Cast Iron Bath Company sits beside a table that belonged to Emma’s grandmother

BEDROOM Linens sourced from various markets ﬁll the French armoire

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groups of paintings and prints so nothing in particular takes centre stage.’ In retrospect, she admits, this has been a nostalgia trip: ‘My childhood home was in Petersham, south west London – I seem to have recreated it.’ Emma’s subtle use of subdued colour has created a number of intimate spaces – private pools of warmth populated with generously upholstered furniture that make you want to sink into a chair and savour the comfort. Nothing is set in stone, however, as she likes to change things from time to time. She’s intrigued by the way colour can alter mood and often experiments with paint and fabric. As soon as the builders left, Emma set to designing and planting the gardens. She had always longed for a large plot, ever since she escaped London and her job as a filmmaker for the UK Film Council. ‘Part of the reason I instantly loved this house,’ she adds, ‘was its setting in the middle of its plot with gardens both front and back.’ At the front, the disused swimming pool was turned into an ornamental potager with raised beds packed with vegetables and herbs, and planted with apricot, pear, olive and fig trees, quinces, apples and gages. White wisteria and rambling roses climb up the front facade. It was Emma’s ambition to cover the walls with perfumed greenery and now, several years on, she has succeeded: the house has almost completely disappeared beneath leaves and blooms. At the back, a private Italianate space, scented with old-fashioned roses and dotted with fig trees, is bordered with 50ft yews and bay trees around a decked eating area with French metal furniture. ‘I wanted a space to eat and relax unseen from the road and not overlooked by neighbouring houses – a secret country house,’ she says. ‘You can quite easily imagine yourself to be in the depths of the countryside here – and I’ve styled the house to complete the illusion.’ When the transformation was finally complete, Emma decided to open her home to guests, offering bed and breakfast from time to time. ‘I love entertaining,’ she says, ‘although just in short bursts, and I secretly love to see the impact of the house on others, through their eyes – a pleasure shared.’ HB

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1 Toulouse Gents wardrobe, £429, Dunelm 2 Geilo jute lined basket, £35, Amara 3 Opal handwoven wool rug, £200, Perch & Parrow 4 Peony velvet cushion, £49.50, Courthouse Interiors 5 Suffolk round side table, £225, Neptune 6 Antiqued brass ﬂoor lamp, £245, Graham & Green 7 Harebell hurricane vase, £26, Sophie Conran 8 Phaedra mirror, £175, Oka 9 Windermere accent chair, £989, Barker & Stonehouse

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Gold wooden letter, £22.50, Posh Grafﬁti

Paper rope storage baskets, £25/two, John Lewis & Partners

Rose, Anemone, Clematide print by PJ Redoute, £10* RHS Prints

Green Garden Study jug, £16.99, Gisela Graham

Moira ﬁlled cushion, £15, Freemans

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Bold as brass

FIVE-STAR FEELING Claddagh mirror, £149, Swoon

e have teamed up with DFS to show you how to tap into the latest design trends and, this month, we’re looking at how to bring a little luxe into your living room. Take inspiration from stylish boutique hotel interiors and use a lush colour palette of forest green, teal, midnight blue and charcoal grey. Then amp up the comfort with velvet finishes and add a final flourish with 1920s influences – from scalloped edges to geometric shapes. (Room service not included.)

Embellished elegance

With its scalloped backrest and bold colour, the velvet Lobby sofa from the new Swoon range at DFS simply oozes class

Lobby sofa, £1,199, DFS

Ealdun rug, from £119, Dwell

Rich colour Rex table lamp, £179, Sofology

Pair moody blues and greens with dark woods, charcoal and ﬂashes of white to create warm, intimate spaces

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Sculptural lamps and sideboards with gold and metallic ﬁnishes make a real statement

Amazings makeover

‘It’s the sociable family kitchen I’ve always wanted’ A new light-filled space has become the focal point of this home WORDS CAROLYN BAILEY

STOOLS DESIGN A clever kitchen layout helps make the most of the available space

hat were you aiming to achieve in your new kitchen? Lots! We moved it to another room and then knocked down walls and the ceiling through to the loft to create height. We also added windows to bring in more light.

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Did you have a clear idea of your aims? Yes, I had quite a long wishlist – I knew I wanted a pantry and enough bins for all the different kinds of recycling. I was also keen to have lots of built-in display shelving for all my favourite crockery and other bits and bobs. Next, I wanted a boiling water tap, a large freestanding fridge-freezer and also quartz worktops. It was important to me to have a different style of kitchen than we had in our old house – not because I didn’t love the previous one, but because it would be a shame not to use this opportunity to go for something different. This was one of the reasons I chose British Standard – the cupboards arrive primed so you can paint them in any colour you want, and then repaint them later if you fancy a change.

Wicker brings a touch of nature, tying in with the vases on the shelf

Were there any challenges? Well, the pandemic certainly threw a few spanners in the works, but overall there wasn’t anything else major that went wrong. It was a challenge to fit in everything on my lengthy wishlist but the British Standard designer came up with lots of options to make it work. I still haven’t decided on a splashback or the island lamps, but I’ll get to those one day. What’s your favourite part of the space? The height, the big windows and the display shelves. This room didn’t have any windows before and now it has so much natural light, which I love. How has the new room changed family life? We learned to make sushi together during the pandemic, which has been a fun way to spend time with each other – and our sushi has come a long way from the first attempts. I love to invite friends over. I’m all for simple one-pot dishes – Finnish fish soup is a family favourite. I’ve been using the kitchen table as my home office desk, so I do spend most of the daylight hours in here. HB

OUR SOURCEBOOK Kitchen units, from £8,000 for an average-size kitchen, British Standard by Plain English; britishstandardcupboards.co.uk Quartz worktops, from £775/sq m, dekton.com Tap, £1,500, quooker.co.uk French door fridge, £2,870; hob, £1,655; built-in oven, £1,495; combination microwave oven, £1,855; cooker hood, £685; all ﬁsherpaykel.com Counter stools, £325 each, coxandcox.co.uk

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Susanna Hawkins, a photographer and editor, lives in a 1960s detached house, once a split-level bungalow, with her husband Paul, their two children and Ebba the cat

STORAGE

LIGHT

Built-in shelving is perfect for treasured bits and bobs

Tall windows allow plenty of light into the space

WHAT WE’VE LEARNED ‘It’s best to plan well and make as many decisions beforehand as possible. There’s so much to consider and deciding on some of the ﬁnishes before we started made life easier’

CUPBOARDS Susanna chose ready-to-paint units so it would be easy to update the colour in the future

WHAT WE SPENT KITCHEN UNITS £8,000 WORKTOPS £6,500 TAP £1,500 APPLIANCES £7,875 COOKER HOOD £685 STOOLS £650 TOTAL £25,210 House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 107

Amazings makeover

‘This stylish bathroom is a perfect space for relaxing’ A striking tile design was the starting point for this modern scheme WORDS CAROLYN BAILEY | PHOTOGRAPHY ADAM CARTER

BATH The clean lines of this contemporary design balance the busy tiles

hat kind of look were you going for? Originally, we were thinking about a Moroccan theme, but once we started reviewing the layout and looking at different products, Nick decided he really liked the Ca’ Pietra Lily Pad tiles, so we based the whole room around this design. Nick was also keen to have a large walk-in shower but still wanted to retain a bath. And the brassware had to be matt black. How did you get started? The layout was easy to create because the room has such a large footprint. Nick wanted a space that’s functional as well as relaxing, so taking both of these things into consideration helped us develop the plan. For example, the seating under the window doubles up as concealed storage.

Nick van Gelder, a music producer and drummer, lives in a two-bed ﬂat in north London. We talk to Lisa Kyme from Ripples about how she helped him plan the space

BASIN A hand-poured concrete basin features a unique pattern

Were there any particular challenges? We needed to keep the washing machine in the room as well accommodate the boiler, so it was necessary to install housing for both that would work well practically and aesthetically. Then the floor had to be levelled so the wet floor for the walk-in shower could be fitted. Also, an unused fireplace had to be blocked up to enable us to install the wall-mounted taps beside the freestanding bath. You’ve gone for a very dramatic look… Yes, the patterned tiles and concrete basin were must-haves for Nick, and we based the rest of the room around these – hence the bold colour scheme. This meant it was important to keep everything else quite minimal for a balanced look. It took a while to find the freestanding bath as Nick wanted a particular shape in a natural material – and he definitely didn’t want an acrylic one.

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And the best thing about the room? The strong colour – it works really well without being overwhelming. I also like the fact that there is somewhere you can just sit and chill. Nick was braver than a lot of clients when using colour, but this room is large enough to take it and now it’s a wonderfully bright and cheerful space. HB

OUR SOURCEBOOK New Classic freestanding bath, from £2,880, is similar, Laufen. Bath taps, £546. Sam Lander basin, £1,018. Cifial basin taps, £371. Drench shower screen, £1,075. Cifial shower, £1,074. Laufen WC, £1,025. Vanity Hall unit, £550. Towel radiator, £241. Ca’ Pietra Lily Pad wall tiles. Grespania floor tiles, £60/sq m; all Ripples. Vardo matt emulsion, £52/2.5L, Farrow & Ball

TOP TIPS Don’t be afraid to use colour. Be open to looking at different styles as you work through the design and allow ideas to change

SHELF A little nook set into the wall provides handy storage

TILES Bold designs make a statement

WHAT IT COST BATH £2,880 BATH TAPS £546 BASIN £1,018 BASIN TAPS £371 SHOWER SCREEN £1,075 SHOWER £1,074 WC £1,025 VANITY UNIT £550 TOWEL RADIATOR £241 FLOOR & WALL TILES £1,074 PAINT £52 TOTAL £9,906

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Amazings makeover

‘Our attic was destined to become a chic bedroom’ Unused loft space has been turned into a cosy, characterful room WORDS SEÁN O’CONNELL | PHOTOGRAPHY VERONICA RODRIGUEZ

Veronica Rodriguez, an interiors photographer, and her husband Darren Jones, a forensic photographer, live in a three-bedroom Victorian terrace in Wimbledon in south London

ACCENT COLOUR

STORAGE

A pink painted frame adds a feminine touch against the grey walls

Built-in cupboards under the eaves and a chest of drawers make the most of the space

hy did you renovate this room? The house as a whole felt unloved when we first moved in, so Darren and I embarked on a top-to-bottom renovation. For the first few years we had just two bedrooms on the first floor, but we knew this attic space would make a brilliant main bedroom. As well as it being at the top of the house and giving us privacy, it also offered us the opportunity to have our own ensuite. We often have friends and family to stay, so now the bedrooms and bathrooms downstairs can be just for guests. Was the conversion straightforward? We used a building firm recommended by our neighbours and the work went really smoothly and was completed within the eight-week schedule. The builders also helped us with drawing up the plans and submitting them for approval.

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How did you choose the decor? I knew I wanted to create a dramatic feel, so went for grey as it’s a softer version of the monochrome look, which I love. It could have felt a bit dark, but thanks to the two large skylights and glazed

double doors there’s lots of natural light. Painting the ceiling white also provided a contrast as well as reflecting light around the room. You’ve achieved a very cosy feel… Yes, having carpet in a bedroom is a must for me and natural sisal looks and feels warm. The bed is upholstered and layered with cushions, which also creates an inviting impression. Some of the cushions are covered in the same flowery fabric as the curtains and this floral aspect ZONING is important A colourful rug delineates to us – we also have plants on various surfaces, a separate area in the which bring an energy to the room.open-plan And displaying space personal items and pictures on the shelf above the bed has added an air of homeliness. What are you most pleased with? I think we’ve made the best use of what was a small dark space. The builders had a genius idea of installing a pocket sliding door to the ensuite, which we leave open when not in use to give a sense of openness. To create storage, we turned the area under the eaves into cupboards, and I added beading on the doors to create a panelled effect for a smart finishing touch. HB HB

OUR SOURCEBOOK Walls painted in Plummett and Down Pipe estate emulsion, £52/2.5L, farrowandball.com Similar Hugger king-size bed, £1,835, loaf.com Throw, £24.99 homesense.com Wishbone-style chair, £149, cultfurniture.com Chest of drawers, £250, ikea.com Desk, £50, ebay.co.uk; painted in Obscura intelligent eggshell, £68/2.5L, littlegreene.com

DISPLAY

WHAT WE’VE LEARNED ‘We were worried this loft space might feel too small, but were amazed to ﬁnd that incorporating lots of glazing made the room feel much lighter and more spacious’

A simple shelf is a great space to show off art

WHAT WE SPENT PAINT £166 FURNITURE £2,284 CABINETRY £1,800 TOTAL £4,250 House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 111

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Practical solutions for the most important rooms in your home

PUT ON A DISPLAY

If your dinnerware is too easy on the eye to be hidden away, show it off on open shelving. This weathered mango wood unit creates a corner of character and is doubly attractive against moody blue-grey walls and exposed brick. Stack with beautiful pieces in earthy hues and simple shapes – it’s the ultimate in stylish storage.

WORDS CARA LASKARIS

Elmir display shelf, £675; Kya dinner set, £55/12 pieces; mango wood bowls, £18/three; all Next. For similar wall colour, try Blue 06 matt emulsion, £38/2.5L, Lick

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114 KITCHEN & BATHROOM NEWS 118 DECLUTTER YOUR WAY TO HAPPINESS The latest trends, decorating and shopping

Fast ﬁxes for an organised home

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KITCHEN & BATHROOM NEWS The latest trends and best buys to make life easier and more beautiful

KITCHEN SINK DRAMA

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HANDLES INSPIRED BY NATURE Cupboard handles shouldn’t be an afterthought, as they pull together the entire kitchen scheme. We love Alex Monroe’s new nature-inspired designs, £40 each, which are cast in solid brass, for ﬁnishing off a classic country look.

The trend for individual designs has found its way onto sinks with the Gallery collection from Shaws of Darwen. Known for its high-quality Belfast sinks, Shaws has updated the style with artworks inspired by nature, from the illustrative Eucalytpus (left) and Wild Grass, to the more abstract Patina and Metallic. From £560. TR I E D & TE S TE D

PALE & INTERESTING Symphony has been busy expanding on its line of kitchens in the build-up to its 50th anniversary. The Princeton kitchen (below) now comes in a gorgeous shade of pale blue, evoking clear skies that foster a sense of peace and tranquillity. Other designs include the Inline, a handleless kitchen that creates a minimalistic, streamlined look, and the Harvard, a modern take on a classic Shaker. Prices start at £4,190.

TOASTIE MAKERS The experts at the Hearst Institute put these gadgets through their paces to bring you the best

BEST INVESTMENT A deep-ﬁll design and recipe booklet make this ideal for those looking to get more experimental. It also has a temperature control for the perfect cook every time. Cuisinart Overstuffed toasted sandwich maker GRSM1U, £59.99, Lakeland

BEST ALL ROUNDER Great for speedy results. It takes two mins to warm up while you prep the ﬁlling, then less than ﬁve to get it crispy on the outside and hot right through. Breville VST091 Deep Fill two-slice toastie maker, £29.99, Amazon

B E S T VA LU E B U Y An impressive model for under £20, which created evenly cooked, golden toasties every time. Breville VST057 two-slice sandwich/toastie maker, £15.99, Argos

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PATTERNED FEATURE WALL The kitchen may be having a moment of calm, but in the bathroom there’s an explosion of colour and pattern – perfect to help banish the winter blues. The Burgess Snail wallpaper from the National Trust Papers Collection with Little Greene makes for a striking feature wall that conveys a connection with nature. Burgess Snail wallpaper in Juniper, £90/roll; left wall and bath painted in Juniper Ash, from £48.50/2.5L matt emulsion, Little Greene

D E S I G N D E T A I L S Soft shades plus natural materials equals bathroom bliss

Period feature

Introduce Edwardian styling with a freestanding bath

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GOING FOR GOLD

Say goodbye to plain glass shower screens and hello to spectacular gold. Matki has unveiled a fabulous design made from gold and silver mesh. The Eauzone screen is a bit of an investment (it starts from £3,481), but it will totally transform your space, bringing opulent glamour with its glittering sheen and handwoven appearance.

EASY LUXE UPDATE Looking for a quick bathroom upgrade? The new Marble collection from Kalinko will instantly add a touch of elegance. The entire range is hand-carved in a family workshop in the town of Sagyin (which translates as ‘marble’), in Burma, with purchasing costs going straight to the maker. From £24 for a soap dish.

LOVELY LIGHTS British lighting company Lights & Lamps has expanded its collection to include options suitable for bathroom use. All designed with form and function in mind, the range includes wall lights, ceiling lights and pendants, including the Silio (right), £69

LOVES

NEW COLLECTION

TILES WE ADORE The new Haven Mosaics tile collection at Claybrook, from £199.94/sq m, includes the playful Columbus (above), and is made with luxurious marble and textured stone for a smart take on geometrics.

Renowned designer Tom Dixon has collaborated on a collection with Vitra. The Liquid range encompasses everything from shower systems to vanity units, with chunky, soft-edged designs that bring practicality and style – and continues our love of curves into the bathroom. From £286 for sanitaryware; from £80 for accessories.

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Start the year as you mean to go on – these fast ﬁxes and clever tricks will help you create space in every room of the house and organise your life

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IT ALL STARTS WITH A STREAMLINED HOME If your rooms are feeling cramped, bring a sense of openness and order with these easy ideas… Step into an uncluttered home and the ﬁrst thing you notice is the calm, tranquil atmosphere. Even if you’re not a natural minimalist, the careful choice and placement of furniture, along with a few simple decorating tricks, will help you achieve a pared-back style.

ADOPT A ‘LESS IS MORE’ APPROACH Before buying anything new, assess how much you truly need, and whether it will improve your space. It’s also a good idea to plan storage around the amount you own, rather than choosing a piece of furniture and ﬁlling it up. By giving every item a home, there will be less opportunity for clutter.

THINK ABOUT SPATIAL PLANNING In any new layout for a room or entire home, take a tip from architects and consider the circulation space, thinking about how you move around the room itself and from one area to the next, ensuring the size and position of furniture won’t obstruct the route. Draw a scale plan and mark on furniture to be sure it will ﬁt. Large-scale solutions needn’t encroach. For instance, it’s possible to have a customised media and storage wall that is just 40cm deep.

OPT FOR HARDWORKING FURNITURE The sleek, cohesive look of ﬁtted furniture tailored to your home is great for creating a sense of space, but more ﬂexible freestanding pieces and modular options can also be lined up for a streamlined effect. Remember, cupboards and wardrobes aren’t the only solution for clutter, as some sofas and beds have secret storage, too. Integrated space in the base of an ottoman bed provides a perfect place for spare bedding or anything else you need to store out of the way.

BE FLEXIBLE In open-plan spaces, aim to create zones to section off areas according to how they’re used. In a large living space, you could move a shelving unit from the wall and use it to divide the room. An open-back style of shelving, such as Content by Conran’s Elmari unit, allows for display without compromising the feeling of space, while a modular sofa, such as those in the Sofables range at DFS, can be adapted by adding or moving sections. Set up zones for different activities, then when you want to be close, just push the seats together to make one huge family hangout.

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DECORATING CHOICES Streamlining is as much about making clever decorating choices as it is about planning furniture arrangements. Concentrate on a calm colour palette for paint and wallpaper, and limit accessories to a few objects in beautiful materials as accents. Make the most of the natural light available, as this will open up a space and highlight favourite pieces of furniture. Stick to simple window treatments, ensuring curtain poles are long enough to allow curtains to be pulled right back to maximise the light, or ﬁt neat blinds that open fully to let in daylight.

THE FASTEST DECLUTTERING FIX? CHOOSE SMART SHELVING º Use a mix of open shelving and cabinet styles to create a display unit that’s ﬂexible enough to hide the things you don’t want on show. º Make sure your shelving is deep enough to hold your belongings, but narrow enough that it won’t compromise the square footage in your room. º Choose shelves that are modular, so they can work in any room size or type, and use to maximise your space throughout, from the kitchen to the bedroom, even the wardrobes. And lead the ultimate organised life with small additions such as box organisers and wall grids.

TURN THE PAGE FOR EASY IDEAS TO ORGANISE EVERY ROOM IN YOUR HOME…

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FAST FIXES FOR…

THE LIVING ROOM º Restrict decorative items to a single theme or colour – it’s a clever visual trick to create a calm look. º Pouffes and ottomans can be used for occasional seating, as well as for storage space inside and on top. Some sofa ranges have secret storage, too (see below left – House Beautiful’s Layla at DFS is similar). º Buy pretty boxes to collect things that have sentimental value – clear out less-loved items when you add new ones. º Choose wire baskets and cabinets and, not only will items be easy to spot, you’ll also be encouraged to keep them tidy. º When selecting a nest of tables, a design with slim legs ensures that even when the furniture is stacked, the look stays streamlined. º Create a control centre, setting aside one cabinet for small gadgets, spare keys and pens – and it will make it easier to ﬁnd things. º When you’re in a furniture showroom, it’s hard to imagine how much space pieces will take up in your home, so take along a set of measurements and a tape measure. º Clear the area where you intend to place a new piece of furniture, create a paper template and place on the ﬂoor to get an idea of size. Don’t forget extra room for doors to open and people to walk past. º Closed storage looks tidier, but in a corridor or behind the sofa, a bookcase with open shelves makes it easier to access your items. º Short of space? A love seat or snuggler chair takes up less room.

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THE HALLWAY º Coat hooks are a must to keep things organised, but be careful not to overload them or they will look messy. º If you have room for a bench, choose one with a useful storage shelf or drawers underneath - perfect for slippers, gloves and scarves. º A large, lidded basket placed under a hall table is a great place to collect things waiting to be taken upstairs, to a charity shop or to be returned to a friend. º Wall racks containing pigeonholes or pockets for each member of the family make a handy lost-and-found depot. º A fabric or wire-mesh noticeboard is a convenient spot for leaving messages, reminders or appointment letters. 120 housebeautiful.com/uk

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THE KITCHEN

º Open shelves are the best place for the items you love and use the most. They needn’t be new shelves – upcycle an old set with paint to suit your scheme. º Vintage jars look decorative on display, and it’s easy to ﬁnd ingredients at a glance. º Regularly clear out kitchen cupboards, removing everything to give shelves a thorough clean and check for out-of-date items. º Use every inch of shelf space with an under-shelf basket, plate-stacking shelf or cutlery organiser: try Lakeland or A Place For Everything for a good selection. º Hang a rail for utensils near the hob so they’re always to hand. º A trolley on wheels makes a great additional worksurface that stores away neatly after use.

º It’s surprising how many things can be adapted for storage on a peg rail. Attach fabric loops to tea towels and oven mitts, or string leather cord through wooden items. º In a tight space, choose a dining table that extends or folds, together with stacking or folding chairs. Chairs can be hung from brackets on the wall when not in use. º Dressers come in many styles but, for maximum storage, opt for one with glazed doors to display favourite pieces, drawers for linens and cupboards to store seldom-used crockery. º Find a local joiner to make space-saving banquette seating with storage space inside. º Invest in a freestanding or built-in larder. As well as shelving, some have drawers and a marble shelf for food preparation.

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Underbed drawers are a neat and easy storage solution for any bedroom

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THE BEDROOM ºUnderbed drawers are a neat and efficient place to store bedding in any size of bedroom, but if space is extremely tight, choose sliding panels instead of pullout drawers. ºAdd shoe racks to make the most of the space at the bottom of your wardrobe. Choose two- or three-tier models to maximise capacity. ºExtendable shoe racks adjust to fit the width of your wardrobe, cupboard or alcove. Check the fully extended size will be enough. ºShoe boxes keep your wardrobe clean and your shoes dust free. Those with drawer- or front-opening give easiest access. ºSweaters and shirts folded on hanging shelves take up less space in the wardrobe than they would hung separately on the rail. ºVacuum-pack out-of-season clothes. Compressed in purpose-made sealed bags they’ll take up minimal space. ºStorage behind the headboard is great for stashing magazines and books, and can clear floor space by replacing a bedside table. ºOttoman beds open from either the foot end of the bed or from the side. Opt for the kind that gives you easier access in the space you have. ºWork out the maximum size of wardrobe you can fit in your room. If you’re short of space, look for wardrobes with sliding doors. ºWardrobes with mirrored panels will help the room look more spacious as mirrors trick the mind into thinking the space appears bigger than it actually is. ºExtend fitted wardrobes to the ceiling for additional space and a seamless look.

FAST FIXES FOR…

THE BATHROOM ºA mirror-fronted wall cabinet is a practical solution in a tiny space. Choose an illuminated design for a good light and clear view. ºAdjustable wall shelving gives you the option to chop and change (see left). ºSlim wall cabinets with shallow shelves keep everything on view so unused bath accessories or cosmetics don’t accumulate at the back. º Wall-mounted furniture (see left) completely frees up the ﬂoor area to give a more spacious feel. º Fitted furniture optimises space, creating a sleek, co-ordinated look – and is low-maintenance with no hard-to-clean corners. º A countertop basin – as opposed to an integrated one – leaves more room for storage inside the vanity unit it stands on. º Units with a variety of shelves, cupboards and drawers allow you to display more decorative accessories, and hide other items away. ºOpt for a dual-fuel towel rail that’s connected to the central heating and also has an electrical heating element to warm towels in summer when the heating is off. º Don’t rely on just one towel rail in a busy bathroom. Install wall-mounted rails by the basin, bath and shower to keep plenty of towels always to hand. º Tall units with a small footprint make the most of the vertical space available, but don’t take up much ﬂoor area. º Corner shelves can make good use of a redundant area. Boxes, baskets and pots will organise the contents and keep them tidy. HB House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 123

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FEELGOOD FOOD

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Simple supper ideas from TV chef Clodagh McKenna

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Midweek meals IN MINUTES At the start of a new year, you’re either on a health kick or looking for some comfort food and these simple suppers, from TV chef Clodagh McKenna’s latest book In Minutes, tick all the boxes, no matter how much time you have

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hese recipes are easy, stress free and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes,’ says Clodagh McKenna. ‘Transform your weeknight cooking – make it more fun and make you happier!’ Whether you’re cooking for one, two or a family of four, follow Clodagh’s lead and take inspiration from her delicious dishes this month and make every dinner a culinary cinch.

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Cook’s note

If you can’t ﬁnd paneer, you could substitute with the same quantity of halloumi.

Indian spinach and paneer curry This curry is made from chunks of a cottage-style cheese called paneer, in a sauce with fresh spinach, which gives it a naturally thick and creamy consistency. PREP & COOKING TIME 20MIN SERVES 4 » 3tbsp ghee or vegetable oil » 1 large onion, finely chopped » 2cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated » 2 garlic cloves, crushed » 1 green chilli, finely chopped » 400g paneer, cut into 2cm cubes » 1tsp garam masala » 1tsp ground turmeric » 1tsp cumin seeds 128 housebeautiful.com/uk

400g spinach, roughly chopped » Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper »

1 Heat 2tbsp of the ghee or vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 5min. Add the ginger, garlic and chilli, and continue to fry for a further 5-7min until everything is nicely caramelised. If it starts to look dry, add a little more ghee or oil. 2 While the onion is cooking, heat the

remaining ghee or oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the paneer and fry for 7-8min, turning the cubes regularly until all the sides are golden. Remove to a plate. 3 When the onion is ready, add the spices and fry for 30sec, mixing well. Add the spinach to the onion along with 50ml water. Cook for 2min until the spinach is wilted. 4 Stir in the paneer and cook for a further 2min until the paneer is heated through. Season to taste and serve with rice or warm naan.

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Rapid salmon ramen You can use the miso mix that comes in a packet with the noodles, otherwise add 1tsp miso paste. Then add whatever green vegetables you fancy. PREP & COOKING TIME 10MIN SERVES 1 » 1 salmon fillet, weighing approx 240g » 1tbsp olive oil » 204g miso ramen noodle pack » ¾tsp chilli flakes » 3 slices of fresh ginger, peeled » 2 pak choi, quartered lengthways » 3 sprigs of coriander » Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6. Start by cooking the salmon. Place a frying pan over a medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the pan is hot, place the salmon in the pan, skin-side down, and season with salt and pepper. Turn the salmon after 1min, then cook for a further min before transferring to the preheated oven to cook for 8min. 2 If using a ready-made miso ramen pack, place the noodles, chilli flakes, sliced ginger and ramen mix in a saucepan and pour 300ml boiling water over the top. Alternatively, you can whisk 1tsp miso paste into the boiling water with one serving of ramen noodles. Place the pan over a medium heat and stir. Add the pak choi and cook for 3min. 3 Pour all the ingredients into a bowl. Place the cooked salmon on top and sprinkle over the sprigs of coriander.

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For a twist, try mixing chopped almonds, pecans or hazelnuts into the topping. Or add blue cheese, crispy pancetta, chorizo or trufﬂe oil to the cheese mixture.

The ultimate mac & cheese This recipe really is the ultimate – it’s very creamy and the topping is lovely and crunchy, thanks to the panko breadcrumbs. Serve with a refreshing green salad to balance the cheese. PREP & COOKING TIME 30MIN SERVES 4 » 280g macaroni » 700ml full-fat milk » 1 bay leaf » 40g butter » 1 garlic clove, crushed » 3tbsp plain flour » 170g mature Cheddar cheese, grated » 60g Gruyère cheese, grated » 20g Parmesan cheese, grated » 1tsp Dijon mustard » Dash of Worcestershire sauce » Grating of fresh nutmeg » Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper FOR THE TOPPING » 4 heaped tbsp panko breadcrumbs » 1tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese » Pinch of smoked paprika 1 Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil and cook the macaroni according 130 housebeautiful.com/uk

to packet instructions. Drain and set aside. 2 While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce. Pour the milk into a saucepan and add the bay leaf. Heat over a medium heat until hot, but not boiling. 3 Once the milk is hot, melt the butter in a separate large, heavy-based pan, add the garlic and gently fry for 30sec or until aromatic and just starting to turn golden. Stir in the flour and cook for 1min. Slowly whisk in the hot milk a little at a time until combined and smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5min before stirring in the cheeses, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Season to taste. Whisk again to make sure the cheeses have combined with the sauce. Remove the bay leaf. 4 Fold the cooked macaroni through the sauce and transfer to an ovenproof dish. Scatter over the breadcrumbs, Parmesan and paprika. 5 Place the dish under a hot grill for 2-3min until the topping is crunchy and golden.

Moroccan-spiced lamb Lamb chops or cutlets are a brilliant quick-ﬁx supper as they only take about 8min to cook. Spicing them up with this yogurt marinade packs the lamb with ﬂavour and tenderises the meat. PREP & COOKING TIME 20MIN SERVES 2 » 4-6 lamb chops, depending on size » 1tbsp olive oil FOR THE YOGURT MARINADE » 100g natural yogurt » 1tbsp olive oil » 1tbsp harissa paste » 1 garlic clove, crushed » 1tsp ground cumin FOR THE BULGUR WHEAT » 240ml chicken stock » 120g bulgur wheat » 150g green beans, trimmed and halved » 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil » Juice of 1 lemon » Handful of flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped » Handful of mint leaves, roughly chopped » 2tbsp pine nuts » Handful of pomegranate seeds » Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 In a large bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients along with a liberal sprinkling of salt and pepper. Add the lamb chops and coat well on all sides with the marinade. Set aside for 5min. 2 In a large saucepan, heat the stock and add the bulgur wheat. Simmer, covered, for 10-15min until most of the water has been absorbed. Remove from the heat, drain off any excess liquid and set aside. 3 While the bulgur wheat is cooking, bring a separate large saucepan of salted water to the boil and blanch the green beans for 3-4min until just tender. Drain and plunge into cold water to stop them cooking further. 4 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Lift the lamb chops out of the marinade bowl and cook for 4min on each side. Remove to a plate and cover loosely with foil to rest for 5min. 5 Fluff up the bulgur wheat with a fork before mixing in the green beans and remaining bulgur wheat ingredients. Season to taste and serve alongside the lamb chops.

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If you don’t have any yogurt, the marinade works just as well without. No harissa? Use 1tsp smoked paprika instead.

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Chicken cacciatore This one-pot supper is a real crowd-pleaser. The falling-apart, tender chicken with comforting aromatics and Italian ﬂavours of garlic, bay leaf, tomatoes and olives with a bit of chilli heat is gorgeous. Serve with rice, roast potatoes or polenta. PREP & COOKING TIME 30MIN SERVES 4 » 2tbsp olive oil » 8 boneless chicken thighs » 1 onion, finely chopped » 2 garlic cloves, crushed » 250ml red wine, such as Chianti » 1tsp chilli flakes » 100ml good-quality chicken stock » Handful of pitted black olives » 2 x 400g tinned plum tomatoes » 1 bay leaf » 4 sprigs of thyme » 2 sprigs of rosemary » 400g tinned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed » Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Lemony fettuccine alfredo The whispers of lemon through the cream, rich butter, salty caramel Parmesan and peppery ﬂat-leaf parsley will make this pasta recipe one of your new go-to quick suppers. PREP & COOKING TIME 10MIN SERVES 4 » 500g fresh fettuccine pasta » 500ml double cream » 1 unwaxed lemon, thinly sliced » 1 garlic clove » 110g butter, cut into small pieces » 75g freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve » Grating of fresh nutmeg » 1tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped » Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil and cook the fettuccine for 5min, or according to the packet instructions. 132 housebeautiful.com/uk

2 While the fettuccine is cooking, place a deep frying pan or saucepan over a low to medium heat. Pour in the double cream and add the lemon slices and whole garlic clove. Next, add the small pieces of butter and whisk gently until they’ve melted. Remove and discard the garlic clove. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh nutmeg. Season with freshly ground black pepper. 3 Drain the fettuccine, reserving one cup of the pasta cooking water. Add the pasta and the cup of cooking water to the pan of sauce and gently toss to coat. 4 To serve, top the fettuccine with more grated Parmesan cheese and the chopped flat-leaf parsley.

1 Heat the oil in a large, ovenproof casserole or saucepan over a high heat. Season the chicken thighs all over and add to the hot pan. Fry for 3-4min, turning halfway through cooking until browned on all sides. Remove to a plate. 2 Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion and garlic and fry for 3-4min until golden and soft. 3 Pour in the wine and let it bubble for 1-2min. Return the chicken to the pan and add the chilli flakes, chicken stock, olives, plum tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme and rosemary. Season well and simmer for 15-20min until the chicken is cooked and the sauce has nicely reduced. 4 Stir through the cannellini beans and season before serving. HB

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Time to feast

Chef, food writer and HB columnist Giovanna Ryan shares her seasonal picks

THIS MONTH, I’M LOVING…

SWEET POTATOES

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occurring sugars caramelising to form a sweet crust at the edges. Just give them a good scrub and a drizzle of olive oil and salt. They’re wonderful split open and topped with mashed avocado with plenty of lime, salt and coriander or with a smokey bean or meat chilli and a dollop of sour cream. Or try serving drizzled with a rich, salty miso butter and crushed peanuts. Their velvety texture and vibrant colour make them an excellent choice for soups. Among the endless possibilities, my favourite is to use them as a base for a vegan laksa. Peel a large sweet potato, then chop into pieces and boil in a mixture of coconut milk, vegetable stock and laksa paste (you can buy this or make it yourself). Once soft, blend to make a soup base then add noodles, chopped peanuts and raw vegetables for a healthy, warming supper. As the name suggests, sweet potatoes lend themselves excellently to sweet dishes too. Scoop out the ﬂesh once baked and swirl into ice cream, bake into a loaf cake spiked with cinnamon and ginger and topped with sharp cream cheese icing, or go all out with a classic Southern American sweet potato pie. For Giovanna’s supper clubs and butchery company, see cookandfeast.co.uk

ONE INGREDIENT, THREE GENIUS USES

Mixed nuts

Got a nut glut after the festive period? Here’s how to put them to good use... Make a dukkah Grind a handful of nuts with a pestle and mortar or spice grinder along with 1tbsp sesame seeds, 1tsp whole cumin seeds and coriander seeds, a large pinch of salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Add to salads, hummus, soups or anything that needs a bit of texture and spice. Use in a DIY granola Mix nuts, rolled oats, a little salt, honey and coconut or olive oil then bake on a large baking sheet – cheaper and more delicious than the shop-bought version. Create epic popcorn Roast nuts on a baking sheet until browned. Add to popped popcorn with salt, brown sugar and cinnamon.

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With their high fibre and vitamin A and C content, crowd-pleasing sweet potatoes fall firmly in the ‘superfood’ category. Peak season is from October to March, but they’re widely available all year round, which is one of the reasons they’re so useful. Like the potato, they originate from South America, but there the similarity ends. Claims that sweet potatoes can be happily substituted into any potato dish and vice versa aren’t entirely true. In reality, you’re not always going to get the desired effect from swapping one for the other. Sweet potatoes soften more easily and don’t crisp up as well due to their higher moisture and lower starch content. But treat them right and you’ll enjoy the rewards. The rich, dense flesh makes them a wonderful vessel for a vast array of flavours and textures. Sharp and hot ingredients counter their honey-like flavour, so using them alongside Mexican or East Asian elements such as citrus, chilli or ginger works well. When cooked, they’re very soft, so I like to add texture with crushed nuts, toasted breadcrumbs or raw vegetables. Baking whole is the easiest way to cook them. Their relatively high sugar content means they roast beautifully, the naturally

the Outdoors

All the tips you need to make the most of your outside space

COLD COMFORT

Sure, it’s freezing, but there’s something rather lovely about cosying up under a blanket, feeling the cold air on your cheeks and enjoying a bracing alfresco drink with those brave enough to join you. Go for cool winter hues in your outdoor decor, add much-needed warmth with soft textiles and artfully draped lighting, and there you have it – the perfect outdoor entertaining space, whatever the weather.

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GIVE YOUR GARDEN SOME LOVE

THIS WINTER You may be counting down the days until spring, but there’s plenty of joy to be found in your outdoor space at this time of year

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WHAT TO DO NOW (& NEXT) The start of a new year is the time to take stock and start planning for the months ahead, from what to plant and seeds to sow, to how to care for wildlife. Use our go-to checklist below for the next few weeks…

JANUARY JOBS

TURN YOUR GARDEN INTO A WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

However big or small your garden or outdoor space is, you can transform it into a safe haven for birds and insects. When it comes to birds, give them a feeder and they will come. Ideally, leave out food with a high fat content (think grated cheese) as this will help small birds stay warm. Also include grains and nuts for balance. Mix up the foods you leave out as this will encourage difference species. It’s not just birds though – put out a dish or shallow container of water for other wildlife that needs to drink. You can also make your own insect or bug hotel; just keep it sheltered.

º PREPPING Deadhead winter pansies and clear away any soggy perennial stems. If you’ve been collecting seeds over the past year, sort them and decide which ones you want to use. Remove any weeds from your veg plot and dig over the soil. º SOWING You’ll need patience to sow seeds this early, but if you begin now, you’ll be rewarded later in the year. As well as using new compost, you’ll also need to clean everything that comes in contact with the seeds. Seed more thinly than at other times of the year, and check seeds and seedlings every day so you’re able to act before problems occur. Sow now for a super summer crop of ﬂowers, veg and herbs – we love dahlias, geraniums, petunias, basil and chillies. º CARING The coldest month of the year, January is hard work for birds especially. Check any bird boxes and make sure they are secure and haven’t rotted or been damaged.

FEBRUARY JOBS º PREPPING Cut back ivy or other climbers that have become overgrown. If you have an allotment, now is the time to make a start. Your main job this month is to prepare the beds before spring. And get your cloches ready for any early sowings. º SOWING You might do most of your planting of summer-ﬂowering bulbs in spring, but you can make a head start on some in February – lilies and agapanthus can both be planted in containers now. º CARING Most wildlife will still be hibernating, but hedgehogs might make an early appearance. If some come to visit your garden, leave out water for them as well as meat-based cat or dog food – they’ll be hungry.

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IF YOU ONLY HAVE ONE HOUR TO SPARE… …sharpen your shears and secateurs and start cutting back. Chop deciduous grasses, such as stipa and miscanthus, to the ground; and ornamental willows and dogwoods to 10-20cm high. Shape late-ﬂowing shrubs and clematis, and if you didn’t prune lavender in autumn, cut stems just above buds that are about to break, don’t go too far down into dead wood or it may not come back.

TIME TO NURTURE AND NOURISH

Get ready to feed your plants. They’re about to have a huge growth surge and it would really help them get off to a good start. If you have time, dig in well-rotted organic matter but, for a quick ﬁx, sprinkle a balanced fertiliser onto the soil.

PLANT THESE SEEDS NOW Green shoots are a few months away yet, but this is the perfect time to get going with seeds, either in the ground or indoors. º Cloches, mini tunnels and cold frames can all really help to get the planting party started at this time of year. The slight protection they offer from the frost makes it possible to sow all sorts of seeds, from peas, beetroots and carrots, to sweetpeas and lettuces. They can be sown directly into the ground, but lettuces and sweetpeas do best planted into individual pots and placed into a cold frame. As the sun gains strength, keep an eye on the temperatures underneath the glass or plastic – it’ll soon be warm enough that you’ll need to open up the frame or cloche during the day. º Sow broad beans directly into the soil. You can do this without any protection at this time of year if you ﬁnd the sunniest, most sheltered place possible. º You can plant a huge variety of seeds indoors if you have some sort of seed propagator. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy – just a seed tray with a cover that has ventilation, placed in a warm spot. Go for lobelia, cosmos, geraniums, kale and tomatoes. Once the seeds have germinated, move them to the brightest place you can, as they need plenty of sunlight to keep them from getting leggy.

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GET YOUR GARDEN SPRING READY Put in the prep now, in both your garden and greenhouse, and you’ll reap the rewards later. Here are some essential cold-weather jobs.

IN THE GARDEN º Clean all your tools (including secateurs and hoes). º Sprinkle some fertiliser around shrubs and along the base of hedges. º Clear away soggy leaves from patios and decking. º Scrub any empty pots and seed trays ready for sowing. º Sort and clean canes and cloches.

IN THE GREENHOU SE

BUY NOW, SAVE MONEY Fill your garden with spring- and summer-ﬂowering plants without spending a fortune. It’s possible to buy them for very affordable prices if you know where to look.

º Give the glazing a good wash. º Tidy up, removing broken pots and debris that could hide unwanted guests. º Improve the shading and heating ready for spring. º If there are any sunny days, ventilate the greenhouse to avoid it getting too humid.

º Shop locally – it’s a great way to get cheap or even free plants. Look for plants swaps, plant fairs or on local recycling websites. º You can often find seeds at the local supermarket or online. Visit dobbies.com for a huge selection at low prices, while moreveg.co.uk supplies seeds in smaller numbers. º Consider the discount tables at garden centres, where plants that have been neglected are sold off cheaply. With care they’ll usually recover. º Plants sold in supermarkets and discount shops are often cheap, but may not have been well-cared for, so keep your eye out for newly arrived stock in good condition. º For bedding or vegetables, buy small plants, such as plug plants, to save money and time as the really hard work of germination is done for you. º With slower-growing shrubs, don’t buy tiny. A small specimen may not flower for years. º Look out for special offers on websites and sign up with online nurseries as they frequently have flash sales and discounts. º When buying plants, look out for these signs that tell you they’re healthy: lots of leaves and shoots; the top of the compost is weed-free, moist and a dark colour; and there are no yellowing roots poking through the base of the pot. House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 139

THINK TREES AND HEDGES Now’s a great time to plant trees and hedges. From November to March they can be bought bare root, meaning dug out of the ground and sold without containers. As they haven’t been looked after in pots, they’re cheaper and their roots are likely to be more developed so will establish more easily in your garden.

GETTING TO THE ROOT Some plants are sold as root-balled – these have been dug up in the same way as bare root, but lifted with the soil still around the roots to help them survive the journey to your garden. Root-balled and bare root plants are ordered unseen, which can be nerve-wracking. Take advice from the retailer about the right size and number.

PREP YOUR BACKYARD THE SUSTAINABLE WAY Even though your outdoor space might not actually be green in the middle of winter, you can make sure your approach is. These tips and tricks will keep your garden ecofriendly while you wait for spring. º RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE Turn your ﬁr into woodchip mulch with a shredder (hire one if you don’t own one). You can also collect the fallen needles and use those as mulch for blueberries. º REUSE YOUR PLASTIC POTS As you won’t be able to recycle them via kerbside recycling, the best solution for pots is to reuse them. Clean them now ready for use later in the spring and summer, or bring them in and use them for houseplants. º STORE YOUR RAINWATER Turn the wet days of winter into a positive – install a 140 housebeautiful.com/uk

water butt to collect rainwater now that you can reuse later during dry periods. It’s perfect for both the garden or greenhouse, and the bonus is the non-puriﬁed rainwater is better for overall plant health.

Decide whether you’d like a deciduous or evergreen variety. If you want screening all year round, go for evergreens like laurel, yew or privet. If you’d prefer to have seasonal changes or to let more light in during winter, choose deciduous plants such as beech or roses. Also consider how formal you’d like your hedge to be. Evergreens tend to be neat, almost like green walls, but deciduous plants like roses, lilac and ﬂowering currant are more loose and relaxed. The neater the plant, the more work is involved in keeping it pristine. Finally, think about height and size. Low hedges form an edge rather than a screen: lavender, box and hebes are all good for this. But if you want shading, screening or shelter, you’ll need taller plants that grow more quickly. For 6ft-tall hedges, choose laurel, privet or beech, and buy them quite big if you can, at least 4ft high, otherwise you’ll wait for years before they reach the height you want. Whatever size, but especially if you’re putting in taller and evergreen plants, it’s important to keep them watered. Even in winter, evergreens lose water from their leaves so need a good steady supply to their roots.

THE SIZE IS RIGHT If your garden is small, you might not want a tall tree. For a small option, around 6ft, look for dwarf rootstock, where the top of the tree has been grafted on to a trunk with very limited growth. Some are even small enough to survive in planters. For something a little bigger there are varieties of crab apple, cherry trees and mountain ash that are quite small. But watch out for the ‘eventual size’ as many can grow 10 metres tall. Also think about what you want the tree for. If it’s to screen, it needs to be positioned carefully. Trees are difficult to move so it’s worth imagining a tree in different spots in the garden before planting.

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ENTERTAIN IN YOUR GARDEN (EVEN IN WINTER) OK, yes, it’s cold and no one wants to freeze. But with the vast array of stylish ﬁrepits and chimineas to choose from, a garden party in midwinter isn’t such an outlandish idea. As long as it’s dry – or your outdoor space is undercover – all you need is comfy seating and an abundance of throws and cushions, and you have all the essentials to create a spot to spend time with friends and family. Gather around a ﬁrepit (Wayfair has a good selection) and the chilly temperatures will barely register. We suggest accompanying a winter garden party with a cider hot toddy: heat 600ml apple cider, 200ml water, 1 sliced lemon, and 150g sugar in a pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Stir in 400ml whisky, divide among eight glasses and garnish with cinnamon sticks. For more ideas see housebeautiful.com/uk/garden. HB House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 141

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Small-space gardening Bring your containers to life with seasonal ideas from our columnist Isabelle Palmer, The Balcony Gardener CROP OF THE MONTH

Mini cucumbers

ast year, I grew cucumber ‘Picolino’ (half-length mini cucumbers) in my pots and it was one of the most successful crops I’ve had. First, a tip: don’t grow from seed. For years, I’ve started with plug plants, which are pre-grown, young plants, either seedlings or cuttings grown in trays or single units. This cucumber variety is delivered from April, so get ordering now (try brooksidenursery.co.uk). If you don’t have a greenhouse, wait and plant plug plants outside when the risk of frost has passed and the weather has warmed up. Until then, keep them in pots under cover or on a sunny windowsill. You will be able to pick them from July. Water and feed little and often, keeping the soil moist to ensure a crisp, crunchy crop. Delicious.

THIS YEAR IT’S ALL ABOUT HOUSEPLANTS AND NATURAL GARDENS

ome gardening styles never fall out of favour, but the dawn of a new year is a good time to check out the latest trends and freshen up your space for the months ahead. At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show last year, most of the gardens focused on a streamlined aesthetic and the use of natural products. There was a real sense of nature’s warmer hues making a comeback – think of wicker, wood, grasses and rusting metals. But the new garden trends aren’t just about neutrals – moody hues, dark pink, purple, silver and orange are also set to be popular for 2022. Bring the style into your space with asters, salvias and a plethora of soft-toned ornamental

grasses along with dahlias and gladioli: it’s an easy way to create a fantastic display. Gaura will be a big player too, which is good news as it has a long flowering period and adds to the diversity of small-space container gardening. Houseplants continue to be key for 2022. Big varieties, such as rubber plants, bird of paradise and banana plants are my hot tip. Try growing cuttings in water dotted around the house in glass vases – they look beautiful. My other prediction for the next big thing. You heard it here first. Turn the page for Isabelle’s list of plants to grow for the new year. Follow her on Instagram @thebalconygardener

» Coconut ﬁbre is durable enough to line hanging baskets and containers – ideal if you have large or unusual shaped planters. Just cut to size.

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Drumstick allium

What’s the best way to stop window boxes leaking brown water on ledges? ISABELLE’S PLANT LIST

The secret to this is to line window boxes with a ﬂexible coco liner (see previous page). Then any excess water is absorbed by the liner and can be released back to the roots easily. It also ensures that it’s a straightforward task to remove old displays and insert a new one.

Achillea millefolium ‘Apricot Delight’ Allium sphaerocephalon (drumstick allium) Antirrhinum majus ‘Chantilly Light Salmon’ Antirrhinum majus ‘Chantilly Purple’ Aster × frikartii ‘Mönch’ (michaelmas daisy) Cerinthe major ‘Purpurascens’ Dahlia ‘Café au Lait’ Dahlia ‘Classic Rosamunde’ Dahlia ‘Dark Desire’ Dierama pulcherrimum ‘Blackbird’ Gaura lindheimeri ‘The Bride’ Gladiolus ‘Jessica’ Gladiolus ‘Velvet Eyes’ Oenothera lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterﬂies’ (gaura) Pilosella aurantiaca (fox and cubs) Salvia ‘Cherry Pie’ Salvia farinacea ‘Victoria White’ Salvia greggii ‘Mirage Cream’ Sanguisorba ‘Tanna’ (burnet) Sedum ‘Thunderhead’ (stonecrop)

GRASSES FOR POTS Calamagrostis x acutiﬂora ‘Karl Foerster’ Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’ Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’ (red or purple fountain grass) Stipa tenuissima ‘Pony Tails’

How to...

CHOOSE THE BEST WINDOW BOX FOR YOU

ow is the time to get ahead of the game if a window box is on your to-buy list. Choose one with drainage holes; if it doesn’t have any, make sure it’s suitable for you to create some with a drill or a hammer and nail. Placing a window box in a south-facing position? Steer clear of metals and materials that heat up quickly (you’ll be forever watering it). Stone and clay are better for a sunny aspect as they’re porous and allow the plant to access oxygen in the soil and not

become waterlogged. If you’re placing them in a cooler position, metals are a smart choice. You need to bear in mind weight, too. Your window box must be secure, so if you’re not ﬁxing it in place with brackets (a must for a balcony), go for something heavy that’s not going to fall off its ledge when the container is drier and lighter. The best all-round material to use is ﬁbreglass or GRP (glass reinforced plastic). It’s light, doesn’t overheat, comes in lots of colours and, the added bonus, it’s sustainable.

ISABELLE’S PICK OF THE BEST GARDEN BUYS FOR 2022

Purple fountain grass

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Corten steel trough planter, from £102, londonstone.co.uk

Two-tier plant box, £275, Ferm Living at nest.co.uk

Allonby armchair, £395, oka.com

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What to grow for the new year

MODERN LIVING

BESTSELLING SOFAS AT DFS

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STYLISH KITCHENS AT HOMEBASE

NEW! BATHROOM COLLECTION AT BATHSTORE AT HOMEBASE

NEW HOME STYLE IDEAS FOR A NEW YEAR If, like us, opening the calendar on a whole new year inspires you to think about giving your home a spruce up, then you’re in the right place. This month we’ve got lots of brilliant ideas to add a touch of wow to your living space. Firstly, we’ve brought together ﬁve of our favourite family-friendly sofas from DFS – they’re bestsellers for a reason, so check them out. We’ve also launched a range of premium oak laminate ﬂooring with our partner Carpetright – it’s called Sensation and it’s easy to see why. Kitchen and bathroom makeovers top everyone’s wishlist and, thanks to our collaboration with Homebase, we’ve got you covered for both of these rooms too. Here’s to a great 2022!

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BEST IN CLASS

House Beautiful and DFS have created a super-stylish range of sofas to add the wow factor to every home. Here are ﬁve of our – and your – favourites

SOPHIA Sleek, hardwearing and oh-so comfortable, House Beautiful Sophia is one of our bestsellers – and it’s easy to see why. The deep, foam-filled, fibre-wrapped cushions are the perfect size for curling up on, and they bounce back into shape with minimal need for plumping. The gently sloping arms are at just the right angle to lounge against (and wide enough to rest a cup or book on), while the chunky feet sit the sofa low to the floor, creating a welcoming, homely look. Available in eight on-trend colour combinations, Sophia will take pride of place in any modern home.

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Take your pick The low-proﬁle feet come in a choice of light wood, dark wood or chrome ﬁnish

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S O F A S AT D F S

LAYLA

LIBBY

Marrying versatility with style and comfort, House Beautiful Layla is the perfect sofa for busy family homes, thanks to its durable fabric, no-plump back and seat cushions, and clever chaise-end hidden storage compartment. Layla comes in a choice of 12 colours, crafted to complement every type of decor. Modular in design, Layla is completely adaptable, coming as a left- or right-hand-facing chaise-end three-seater sofa that can be combined with a corner unit, and extra ‘no-arm’ units to create a bespoke seating solution for your space.

Contemporary comfort are the words that spring to mind with House Beautiful Libby. Sumptuously upholstered in luxurious yet hardwearing Italian fabric in a choice of seven colour combinations, Libby offers gently sloping arms and foam-filled, fibre-wrapped back and seat cushions that deliver maximum support with minimal plumping. Stylish tapered legs, in a choice of brushed chrome or chestnut wood, add the perfect finishing touch. For extra cosiness, Libby comes with two free scatter cushions and a free accent bolster.

LONG BEACH

FREYA

With its smart, modular design that can be tailored to fit almost any space, the elegant House Beautiful Long Beach redefines opulent style, while remaining a firmly family-friendly choice thanks to its hardwearing fabric upholstery. Available in 15 gorgeous shades, including tactile velvet options, Long Beach has foam-filled seat cushions that bounce back after use, which means little to no plumping is required, and the gently sloping pillow back is complemented with six free scatter or accent cushions for the comfiest lounging experience ever.

If you’re looking for a sofa that’s guaranteed to fit in with your decor, then House Beautiful Freya is the one for you. It’s available in an incredible 41 colours, with leather and velvet options too, so you’re bound to find your ideal match. As well as looking stunning, Freya really delivers in the comfort stakes too, with a practical lift-up chaise end (great for hiding away bits and bobs), generous proportions the whole family can relax into, squared-off, wide arms, and deep-filled back and seat cushions. What’s not to love?

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L A M I N AT E F L O O R I N G AT C A R P E T R I G H T

SENSATIONAL FLOORING Introducing the brand new House Beautiful Sensation laminate ﬂooring range at Carpetright

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THE LINE-UP House Beautiful Sensation comes in ﬁve additional colours

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Peace of mind

The House Beautiful Sensation range comes with a 25-year manufacturer’s guarantee

SORBET SOFT PATINA OAK

BONBON BRUSHED OAK NATURAL

CANDY CANE

he incredible House Beautiful flooring collection at Carpetright just got even better. Say hello to Sensation, an innovative range of premium oak laminates in six stylish shades including this pretty-as-a-picture Candy Cane (left and above), a lovely painted oak rose laminate with a delicate pink tint. Each beautifully crafted plank features grooves along the edge for a real floorboard effect, as well as a semi-matt finish that cleverly manages to reflect the light while also disguising the dust! Designed to work with underfloor heating for the cosiest of cosy homes, each plank is also hydro-sealed to repel water, so you can enjoy Sensation in any room, from the lounge and hall, to the kitchen and bathroom. And fitting couldn’t be simpler, thanks to the ingenious Uniclic system, which ensures individual planks are slotted together quickly and easily. Our verdict? A total Sensation! House Beautiful Sensation Candy Cane 4754 Painted Oak Rose laminate, £34.99/sq m

ANISEED BRUSHED OAK BEIGE

LIQUORICE PATINA OAK BROWN

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Bring contemporary style to the heart of your home with a quality kitchen from the House Beautiful Collection at Homebase

All House Beautiful kitchens are designed and hand-built in the UK using sustainably sourced materials

ISLINGTON The ultimate less-is-more kitchen, stylish House Beautiful Islington is available in 11 on-trend shades, ranging from palest Porcelain and fashionable Ice Blue to natural Wild Oak and dramatically dark Alpine. Its beautifully minimalist, handlefree doors make for a clutter-free, modern look, and open to reveal concealed appliances and a wealth of clever storage solutions, including larder cupboards and soft-close pan drawers. With so many colours to choose from, it’s easy to stamp your own personality on your new kitchen by mixing and matching the cabinet shades, pairing Midnight Matt blue with Industrial grey, for example, as shown here. A choice of four eye-catching trims – Aluminium, Copper, Brass and Black – adds the ﬁnishing touch for a truly individual space.

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Glam it up Metallic trims catch the light and bring an opulent feel

K I T C H E N S AT H O M E B A S E

BERMONDSEY Understated and elegant, the House Beautiful Bermondsey kitchen is the perfect mix of simplicity and style, with integrated cupboard and drawer handles that create a sleek, unfussy appearance that’s bang on trend. The soft, neutral palette of four shades – Ash (shown left), Chalk, Clay and Slate – works wonderfully well with a whole range of industrial-inspired materials, such as black glass and stainless or brushed steel, and would look great in any style of home. As with all House Beautiful kitchens, Bermondsey is designed and hand-built in the UK by skilled craftspeople and comes ready to install. And there’s a 20-year guarantee so you can rest assured it will stand the test of time.

CAMBERWELL The glorious House Beautiful Camberwell kitchen takes modern living to the next level. Versatile, stylish and supremely functional, Camberwell is available in four sophisticated matt shades – Cornflower, Nickel (both shown right), Pure White and Smoke. Plus there’s a Snow gloss option and a natural Wild Oak wood finish, so there’s a Camberwell that’s sure to suit every home. Mix and match colours and textures and add your own finishing touches with a range of stylish handles, sleek countertops and smart integrated appliances, to create a thoroughly contemporary multifunctional space that’s perfect for both entertaining and everyday family living.

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SOAK IT IN

Up the style stakes with the super-smart ele-ment(s) bathroom furniture from the House Beautiful Collection at Bathstore now living at Homebase

Hey, good looking House Beautiful ele-ment(s) Gloss Grey 600mm ﬂoorstanding vanity unit with basin, £450 (handles sold separately)

reated exclusively by Bathstore, now living at Homebase, and our very own House Beautiful style experts, the stunning ele-ment(s) collection of modern bathroom furniture and accessories places attention to detail and clever design principles ﬁrmly at the heart of each and every piece. Offered in a choice of Gloss White or Gloss Grey, the cabinets feature impeccable Italian style married with top-notch German quality. Supreme functionality is built in, with push-to-open and soft-close drawers and doors for a seamless, streamlined effect. What’s more, everything is delivered pre-assembled, so you can be conﬁdent that it’s ready to install without a hitch straight from the pack. Bathtime has never looked so good.

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ON THE TILES Check out the new tiles range from the House Beautiful Collection AURELIA IN LIQUORICE

CUBE IN FERN

Aurelia offers stylish rectangular tiles in a range of eight contemporary shades – perfect for laying in a herringbone effect. Cube comes in four on-trend, diagonal-split shades that can be displayed in myriad ways to create a wealth of bespoke designs.

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You’ll be based in the pretty alpine town of Interlaken Marvel at the splendid Clock Tower in Bern

See the spectacular SWISS ALPS on the GLACIER EXPRESS Take a rail journey past soaring peaks, ravines and pretty villages, plus enjoy Bern, Lucerne and Interlaken

he mountains of the Alps may not be the tallest in the world, but they are among the most beautiful. This is especially true in autumn and winter, when a fresh coat of snow has fallen and the towns in the alpine valleys look their most romantic. On our ﬁve-day tours of the Swiss Alps, you’ll stay in a charming hotel in Interlaken, visit Lucerne and Bern, cruise across picturesque Lake Thun and ascend Mount Rigi on a cogwheel railway. You’ll also spend a day on the Glacier Express, enjoying a leisurely three-course lunch, while you climb the mountains and travel through the mighty Oberalp Pass.

Reasons to book RIDE THE GLACIER EXPRESS After a short train journey to Chur in eastern Switzerland, you’ll join the Glacier Express for an unforgettable day. Known as the ‘slowest express train in the world’,

it’s been in operation since 1930, but now has modern carriages with panoramic windows for stunning views.

YOUR CHARMING HOTEL Interlaken is an alpine town with an antique feel. The Carlton-Europe, one of the many timber-clad buildings that line the streets, will be your base. With vintage interiors and an on-site spa, it will give you a sense of life in the Alps.

LAKE THUN CRUISE Day four will include an afternoon cruise on Lake Thun, which is surrounded by mountain villages, historic churches and the 12th-century Thun Castle.

EXPLORE BERN The morning of your ﬁnal full day will be spent exploring the Swiss capital, Bern, where the carefully preserved Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

OUR TRAVEL PARTNER With its portfolio of top experts, Arena Rail Holidays is one of the UK’s leading rail holiday operators. Its team will look after you from start to ﬁnish.

YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 London to Interlaken DAY 2 Lucerne to Mount Rigi DAY 3 Glacier Express DAY 4 Bern and Lake Thun cruise DAY 5 Interlaken to London

YOU’LL GET THE CHANCE TO… z Travel via Eurostar, then by a high-speed train from London to Interlaken (return) z Spend four nights at the Carlton-Europe in Interlaken, with breakfast included z Take a trip on the Glacier Express from Chur to Brig z Enjoy a three-course lunch on board the Glacier Express

HOW TO BOOK PRICE From £1,295pp* DATES 7 & 14 October 2022; 3 & 17 February 2023 TO BOOK, CALL 01858 589811, quoting TSGE0222 VISIT goodhousekeeping.com/ uk/hbglacier for more details and to see the full itinerary *Price based on two sharing a room, subject to availability and the booking conditions of Arena Rail Holidays. Single supplement £195. Deposit: £175pp. For full deposit and cancellation terms, visit arenatravel. com/travel-information/booking-conditions. This promotion is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst UK brands. Always check the FCDO travel advice, as it includes the latest information on safety, security, travel warnings and health. Visit gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

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Visit Monet’s former home and the gardens he spent half his life painting (left) Enjoy a gourmet stay at the Château de Montvillargenne

DAY 1 Travel to Paris and transfer to Chantilly DAY 2 Senlis and Château de Chantilly DAY 3 Giverny with Susy Smith, talk and Q&A session DAY 4 Musée de l’Orangerie and return home

Visit Giverny to see the inspiration for much of the artist’s work with Country Living’s former editor-in-chief MEET OUR SPECIAL GUEST Former editor and now Country Living columnist Susy says: ‘I last visited Giverny in 1997 and felt so inspired. As a passionate gardener, I can’t wait to return with like-minded readers.’

he house and gardens at Giverny, which are full of delphiniums, peonies, colourful bridges and weeping willows, provided impressionist artist Claude Monet with inspiration for his work. On this four-day tour, you’ll explore the lovingly restored gardens in the

company of Country Living’s former editor-in-chief and current columnist Susy Smith, who will also join you for a private talk and Q&A session. You’ll visit other wonderful houses and gardens, including the Château de Chantilly and the Musée de l’Orangerie. Other highlights include a visit to Giverny on Sunday morning, when the gardens are at their most peaceful. There will be ample time to explore on your own, before heading into the town to visit the tiny church and cemetery where the artist is buried. You will also have the chance to see the Les Nymphéas murals, which extend to almost 200 metres in length, in two vast rooms in the Musée de l’Orangerie.

OUR TRAVEL PARTNER Brightwater Holidays is an award-winning travel operator specialising in garden and specialist-interest escorted tours worldwide.

YOU’LL GET THE CHANCE TO… z Visit Musée de l’Orangerie, Château de Chantilly, Monet’s garden and Senlis z Take part in a Q&A session with Susy z Enjoy three nights of dinner with wine and B&B at the four-star Château de Montvillargenne, near Chantilly

ALSO INCLUDED Return standard-class rail travel from St Pancras to Paris (ﬁrst class; regional connections on request), a comfortable coach in France and the services of a tour manager

HOW TO BOOK PRICE From £1,095pp* DATES 29 July to 1 August 2022 TO BOOK, CALL 01334 260115, quoting HB MONET GARDENS VISIT goodhousekeeping.com/uk/ hbsusysmith for more details and to see the full itinerary *Price based on a twin/double. Single supplement is £210. Deposit: £100pp. Deposits are non-refundable. Brightwater Holidays reserves the right to amend offers at any time. Brightwater Holidays is ATOL- (4498) and ABTOT-bonded (5001). Cancellation information available at brightwaterholidays.com/booking-conditions. Always check the FCDO travel advice, as it includes the latest information on safety, security, travel warnings and health. For more information, visit gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

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*Price per person, based on two sharing lowest-priced available cabins. **For deposit t&cs, visit tstours.co.uk/assets/tandc.pdf. †Exceptions are specialities subject to surcharges and champagne. Supplements apply for single travellers and upgraded cabins. Itinerary and experts subject to change. Subject to availability. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands. Always check the FCDO travel advice, as it includes the latest info on safety, security, travel warnings and health. For more information, Visit gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

Meet West End star Sarah-Louise Young and sail on the A-ROSA DONNA

This amazing six-day itinerary includes a special performance of the West End hit Julie Madly Deeply

ruise to Vienna and visit the stunning city of Salzburg, the setting for The Sound Of Music. Joining you will be your special guest, the creator and star of Julie Madly Deeply – the acclaimed West End act that offers a cheeky and affectionate look at the life of national treasure Dame Julie Andrews. You’ll enjoy a private live cabaret performance with classics from The Sound Of Music, Mary Poppins and My Fair Lady, plus you’ll have a meet-and-greet with Sarah-Louise Young and receive a signed album. Your trip starts with a hotel stay in the Austrian market town of Engelhartszell, before you sail down the Danube for four nights on the A-ROSA DONNA, taking in two capitals (Vienna and Bratislava), the Wachau Valley, Linz and Salzburg. All your meals and drinks (including sparkling wines and cocktails!) are included, as is the use of the sauna, gym, top-deck swimming pool, all entertainment on board and your ﬂights and transfers.

s VIENNESE WHIRL Vienna is packed with culture – museums, galleries, theatres, palaces, castles – as well as shops, boutiques, bars and cafes.

A-ROSA DONNA Unlike a lot of cruise lines, A-ROSA ships are refreshingly casual. As well as the main restaurant, there’s a bar, cafe, sauna, gym, sundeck, spa, heated outdoor pool and putting green.

JULIE ANDREWS TRIBUTE The cabaret with West End actor Sarah-Louise Young will be a highlight.

DAYS 1-2 Engelhartszell DAY 3 Wachau Valley and Vienna DAY 4 Bratislava DAY 5 Linz and Salzburg DAY 6 Return home YOU’LL GET THE CHANCE TO... z Enjoy a hotel stay in Engelhartszell z Sail for four nights on A-ROSA DONNA z See Vienna at your own pace z Eat and drink to your heart’s content, with all meals and drinks included on board† z Watch a private performance of Julie Madly Deeply z Visit Salzburg, home of The Sound Of Music z Receive a free signed CD

ALSO INCLUDED Return ﬂights to London Gatwick and transfers

HOW TO BOOK PRICE From £985pp*

SALZBURG TRIP At Linz, you will have the chance to head to Salzburg, the location for The Sound Of Music.

All of your meals and drinks are included†

OUR TRAVEL PARTNER TS Tours Ltd specialises in bespoke and expert-led tours and is working in partnership with A-ROSA, which has been offering superb river cruises in Europe for 20 years.

Deposit: 20%**

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ur style experts know you love your home and want to kit it out in the most stylish (and affordable) way possible. We also know you live a very busy life, so when it comes to choosing a new dining room table or decorating your living room, you’d welcome a bit of help. And that’s where the new House Beautiful Marketplace comes in. With hand-picked furniture and fantastic home accessories – from trusted British suppliers and popular international brands – all curated by our team of editors and stylists, this new online retail destination is a one-stop shop to help you become your own interior designer.

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SEBO is proud to be supporting the Pink Ribbon Foundation with the beautiful Felix Art, designed by interior designer Kirsty Gore. 25% of the profit on each cleaner sold goes direct to this amazing charity, supporting those affected by breast cancer. Attractive and practical, this German made machine is part of the award-winning Felix range, has a five-year parts and labour guarantee and British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval. For further details and stockists visit www.sebo.co.uk pinkribbonfoundation.org.uk

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Open house Radio and TV presenter Gaby Roslin loves fresh ﬂowers and a good bargain and said, ‘Our cushions start at £250, I don’t think you’ll be wanting them.’ So I quoted Pretty Woman: ‘Big mistake. Big, huge. You’re right. There’s no way on earth I’d spend £250 on a cushion, let alone one of yours.’ I went to John Lewis and bought some orange velvet ones to go on our new pale blue grey sofas.

and painted it. Every now and again I paint it a different colour. At the moment, it’s pale grey on top with dark grey legs. The celeb home I’d like to look in is…

All of them! In 2009, I did a TV show called Celebrity Fantasy Homes, where I took celebs

My favourite room is…

The bedroom, where I sleep, record my podcasts and do online workouts ﬁve or six times a week. I have weights and a mat. Oh and I walk eight or nine miles a day.

My wardrobe because people know me for my Shopping In Your Wardrobe videos on Instagram. Nobody sees the rest of my house.

to ﬁnd their dream homes. I loved looking around other people’s places. If I walk down the street and someone’s lights are on and the curtains are open, I’ll have a peek inside.

My walls are…

Outside my window now is…

White. We have a very small kitchen, so in lockdown I wanted to lighten it up. I painted the walls and ﬂoors white and our old Ikea units in a very pale grey organic Lakeland paint. It looks like a new room.

A Californian lilac plant. It ﬂowers purple in spring. We have a weeny garden and the plant’s gone a bit mad so it’s getting snipped down.

My Zoom backdrop is…

Our small Victorian terraced house in London with my husband [publisher David Osman], my daughter who’s in her ﬁnal year at Uni, and my 14-year-old daughter. My dad’s also only a mile away.

My childhood home is…

Where my dad lives now. I recently went through a cupboard in my old bedroom and found a some pottery I made at school. Right now I am…

Writing something, on BBC Radio London and That Gaby Roslin Podcast is in full ﬂow for season two – we had Miranda Hart for our Christmas special. I’m also supporting Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil appeal. They helped me when my mum died 25 years ago. My dinner party table top is…

Laden with fresh, colourful ﬂowers, but everything else is white or pale grey. If we’re eating outside I go full-on bright with neon napkins. My favourite homeware store is…

Actually I shop anywhere and everywhere. We recently replaced our sofas and I wanted some cushions. I went into a smart place where the man looked me up and down in my khaki trousers and sweatshirt

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My biggest home extravagance is…

Our new sofa.com sofas. They’re the last thing we spent a lot of money on. The biggest bargain in my home is…

My favourite object from my travels is…

Anything picked up in Africa. My dad was born in Zimbabwe; it’s my second home. I have loads of carvings and paintings from there.

‘If I walk past a house and their curtains are open, I’ll peek inside’

Our pullout wooden dining room table from Ikea that we bought when we moved in. A big round table from my old house didn’t work here so I went to Ikea and bought one on display for less than £100. I then sanded it down

Every Sunday I’ll be…

Doing a radio show on BBC Radio London. If I had to work seven days a week, I’d be happy. I love my job. It’s all I’ve wanted to do since the age of three. In January, I celebrated my 35th anniversary in the industry. I can’t believe it! Gaby is an ambassador for the end of life charity Marie Curie. To donate to its Great Daffodil Appeal in March, visit mariecurie.org.uk

T H I S O R T H AT ? Eat to live or live to eat? Eat to live. I use food as fuel. Gadget guru or technophobe? Gadget guru. Interior design: DIY or get someone in? Both Scented candles or diffusers? Natural, organic scented candles. Quick shower or relaxing

bath? Bath. I never shower. Before bed: box set or book? Book. I just finished The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins because I interviewed her. She’s brilliant. Entertain or be entertained? Entertain definitely! Green-fingered or kill all living things? Green-fingered. I’m a fan of plants.

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Welcome The most fascinating thing about interiors is seeing trends develop. How we live is being reﬂected in what we can buy – and there’s been a real response to our new ways of living, whether it’s modular furniture, clever tech or extending our living spaces outdoors. Most of us have adapted to how we now work and live in our homes and some of these changes will stay with us for ever. So whether you go back to grabbing a coffee on your way to work or continue brewing your own at a leisurely pace at home (a good reason to invest in a new coffee machine, or better still a beautiful breakfast bar), we hope you feel inspired by our round-up of 2022’s newest interiors trends on the following pages. Enjoy!

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TIME-OUT NOOK

Now that so many of us have become more familiar with our kitchens and living areas (due to lockdown, working and schooling from home or all of the above), it’s all about carving out some time and space for indulging in those little rituals that help make a house feel like a home. Create a zone in your kitchen for a bistro table or pull up a couple of seats to your worktop to form the perfect spot for a relaxed morning coffee or leisurely lunch. Enjoy.

Above left Two-slice toaster, £60; Jug kettle, £50; both Cuisinart. For similar stools, try Weathered Oak counter stools, £250 each, Cox & Cox Above Hand-dyed velvet cushion covers, from £75 each; handmade ﬂuted plates and bowls, from £34 each; Shuro palm broom, £35; all Ellei Home. Sebastian Cox kitchen, from £15,000, Devol 4 housebeautiful.com/uk

BREAKFAST STATION

A dedicated breakfast spot keeps everything contained and frees up space in the main ‘working’ zone of the kitchen. Store crockery and appliances behind pocket or bifold doors so you can simply hide it all away when ﬁnished. The Classic Kitchen appliance cupboard, from £4,500, Martin Moore House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 5

NATURAL GREENERY

Filling our interiors with nature is a trend that’s set to continue in 2022. Arranging clusters of foliage in hanging pots or vertical plant displays is a great way to squeeze in lots of leaﬁness and make walls come alive. This page Starﬂoor Tile Puzzle luxury vinyl in Light Blue, £36.99/sq m, Carpetright Opposite Romana sideboard, from £3,060, Ercol

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Make a statement

Display plants in eyecatching pots – textured ﬁnishes and curvaceous shapes are perfect for showing them off

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CURATED COLLECTION

When showcasing your treasured pieces, keep everything contained to avoid visual overload. Glass-fronted cabinets offer a great way to display a beautifully curated pick. Or go for a gallery wall – stick to one style of frame and vary the size for a neat grid and leave surrounding wall space bare.

Above left Annecy display cabinet, £1,295; black Bistro chair, £185; framed pelican prints, £255/two; all Graham & Green Above Large gallery wall photo frame set, £260; luxury rectangular pouffe in wool, £340; Tibetan sheepskin rug, £125; all The White Company 8 housebeautiful.com/uk

DISPLAY SHELF

Open shelving is perfect for showing off favourite tableware and ornaments too gorgeous to hide away. Choose objects that vary in dimensions and scale and be sure to mix textures for maximum visual impact. Part of the Classic English kitchen, from £25,000, Devol

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BESPOKE STORAGE

Wall-to-wall shelving is perfect for all manner of books, files and accessories. Choose a modular system that you can configure to fit even the most awkward of spaces such as alcoves and loft rooms. For similar modular shelving, try Ivar shelving system, Ikea. For similar coffee table, try the Stratton coffee table, £230/two, Wayfair. For similar carpet, try House Beautiful Saxony carpet, £46.99/sq m, Carpetright

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Add drama

Deep, inky shades work well for a home library – rows of books pop against a dark background

HOME LIBRARY

Empty wall space above your desk? Rig up a couple of ﬂoating shelves so that your reading material is easy to locate. Plus, this streamlined solution is a cinch to install yourself and takes up minimal space. For a similar wall, try Black Ash Akupanel, £189.99/panel, WoodUpp. For similar pendant, try House Doctor Pin ceiling lamp, £79, Amara

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Set the scene Smart lighting that can change colour and intensity is ideal for instantly shifting the mood

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HOME TECH

Since we’ve all been spending more time at home, the desire to upgrade our living spaces with savvy tech has increased. Home theatre set-ups, voice-assistant technology and furniture with built-in charging points all offer brilliant ways to make our homes more comfortable and efﬁcient. Bild I TV, from £2,699; Klang Bar 1, from £299; Klang Bar 5 and Klang sub 5 set, £1,359 (not pictured); all Loewe.tv. For similar wall panels, try WoodUpp. For a similar light, try Lois semi ﬂush ceiling light, £154, Bhs.com

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Touch-me textures are becoming popular on wallpapers, with nature-inspired materials such as cork and grass adding a calming feel that can help boost wellbeing. And as they can absorb sound, textured wallpapers help improve the acoustics in a room.

Above left For similar wallpaper, try Graham & Brown. For a similar light, try the Jazzy metal and brass wall lamp with swing arm, £99, La Redoute Above Ode wallcovering, price on request, Omexco. Hay Bonbon Shade lamp, £709, Nordic Nest. For a similar chair, try the Carl Hansen CH07 Shell chair, £2,389, Utility 14 housebeautiful.com/uk

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TACTILE SURFACES

WOOD WALLCOVERINGS

A lick of paint is often the ﬁrst thing we think of when reinventing a space, but wood is an equally effective wallcovering. Slats, panelling and geometric shapes can be easily installed as a statement wall or as a panel. Sycamore wallcovering, price on request, Omexco. For a similar console, try the Aula console, £279, Made. For a similar pouffe, try the Isla pouffe in Midnight Blue, £39, Dunelm

Textured ﬁnishes inspired by Seventies design bring depth and character into spaces

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CONTRASTING COLOURS

It’s easy to go all out with one shade, but the boldest way to inject energy into your home is by embracing clashing hues. Fresh, mint green comes alive when paired with this lovely coral. Keep colours to a minimum though – using just two or three works best. For similar wall colours, try Aloha and Puri matt emulsion, both £42/2.5L, Graham & Brown. Freestanding i600 stove in Spice, from £1,325, Arada. For a similar chair, try the Hallwood garden chair in Turquoise, £84.99, Wayfair

HARMONIOUS HUES

If you feel a scheme in a single colour might be a little overwhelming, try combining it with toned-down hues or closely related shades for an easy-to-live-with look. Go for a modern take by using blocks of colour to frame zones or form a focal feature. Walls in English Fire matt emulsion, £18/2.5L; Satin Lining ﬂat matt emulsion, £37.99/5L; both Crown Paints. For similar dining table and dining chairs, try Cult Furniture

Strike a balance

Introduce neutral tones on furniture and accessories to create a calming feel

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VERSATILE WINDOW TREATMENTS

Shutters look great from inside and out, and are a practical choice, offering privacy and retaining heat. Keep the look pared back with streamlined designs or create layers with a mix of shutters and curtains. Cafe-style shutters in Cloud Blue, House Beautiful Collection at Hillarys

Clever solution

Café-style shutters that cover the bottom half of the window allow daylight in from the top while providing privacy

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NEW VINTAGE

Welcome this throwback style into your space with an iconic palette of rich orange, mustard yellow and a touch of teal. Neutral walls allow mid-century ﬁnds, wood textures and vibrant colours to stand out. The Rebel 1.5 snuggler in Marmalade, £899, Snug. For a similar rug, try Vaserely rug, £349, Made. For similar lighting and side table, try Heal’s

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RETRO TRIMMINGS

Piping and the soft swish of tassels and fringing are back in style. Trimmings are decorating everything from furniture and lighting to accessories, and are brilliant for creating a glamorous statement. Great Masters collection: Court Embroidery wallpaper, £130/10m roll; Library Frieze wallpaper in Dark Viridian, £125/10m roll; both Cole & Son House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 21

MULTIFUNCTIONAL FURNITURE

For those without a dedicated study, ﬁnding a way to separate work from downtime can be tricky. Flexible furniture, screens and dual-purpose designs can help our homes to transition throughout the day. Fern wall desk, £199; knitted pouffe, £75; Whitby dining chair, £79/two; all John Lewis & Partners

Space saver Compact and mounted to the wall, a fold-away desk can instantly change how you use a room

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‘WORKING WELL in large and smaller spaces alike, an L-SHAPED SOFA helps to ZONE areas and provide STRUCTURE to a room’ Suzy McMahon, Sofology

BROKEN-PLAN LIVING

Creating distinct zones with freestanding furniture, partitions and different floor finishes, offers a flexible way of separating areas for working and socialising. Bramley three-seater sofa in Timeless Amber, £1,499, Sofology. For a similar rug, try Diamond textured rug, £295, Cox & Cox. For a similar side table, try Jax large side table, £79, John Lewis & Partners. For a similar pendant, try Isao rattan light, £65, La Redoute House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2022 23

LUXE HEADBOARDS

Curved upholstered headboards that wrap around the bed will create a cocooning sensation and add an extra touch of textile softness. Use the fabric as inspiration for the colour palette in the room. Headboard in Arzu Sorbet, £125/m; cushion in Quintero Sorbet, £125/m; bolster cushion in Toki Wild Rose, £125/m; bedspread in Alana Silver, £98.50/m; all Romo.com

Lightly does it A pendant suspended either side of the bed offers a low-level light source and frees up space on the bedside table

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‘Combining textures and utilising natural light sources can create shadow, emphasising the surface and enhancing interest’ Louisa Morgan, Mandarin Stone

HOME SPA

Bathtime is having an upgrade as we seek out indulgent ways to soak in style. Freestanding tubs, wooden bathracks and soothing scents are becoming popular choices for creating a spa-like experience at home. Walls in Zen Gloss and Decor Gloss tiles, £58.40/sq m; Casablanca Black base hexagon porcelain ﬂoor tiles, £40.59/sq m; all Mandarin Stone

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TRANSITIONAL SPACES

Blur the boundaries between inside and out by turning your patio or terrace into an extension of your living space. Try extending indoor ﬂooring outside, install sliding doors or add retractable awnings. Verona Rome Blue awning, from £2,499, including measuring and ﬁtting, Hillarys. For a similar sofa set, try Beliani. Madotto indoor/outdoor rug, £95, La Redoute. For similar planter on legs, try La Redoute 26 housebeautiful.com/uk

Inviting set-ups Creating an outdoor lounge area that can be used year-round is a clever way to make the most of your garden space

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Comfortable furniture is just as important outdoors as in. Drape festoon lights above to help create a cosy atmosphere and gather around a ﬁrepit to carry on the entertaining when the sun’s gone in.

Noah sofa set, £425; festoon lights, £25; Bunny Fur Grey cushion, £12; Borg rectangle cushion in Oatmeal (left), £14; Borg square cushion in Oatmeal, £12; all Habitat. La Hacienda ﬁrepit, £90, Argos

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Apartment dwellers and those in small homes are using their balconies and patios to increase their living areas by taking indoor comforts outside. Look for weatherproof cushions, rugs and furniture that can be moved easily between the two spaces as and when the weather demands. For a similar bench, try the Rustic bench, £350, Perch & Parrow. For a similar basket, try the Tribal seagrass basket, £25; for a similar rug, try the Clio jute rug, from £19; both Dunelm

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EXTENDED SPACES

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