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INTERIOR FEATURES 07

To Reno or Not to Reno

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Dear Letterbox - We answer your home woes

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Creating curb appeal - How to

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Painting your kitchen cupboards - a guide

HOME TRENDS 13

pink sofa - get the look

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the cane sidetable that's just

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WITH @THENORTHERNHOME

Harry Potter Wallpaper collection thats just

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Bare Necessities : The Jungle Book Colletion

LIFESTYLE 34

Chicken tagine

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Low fat Brownies

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Can you believe we have hit the second month of 2020, already!

Although, January was hella long!

Spring is nearly here, and after Dennis and Ciara have been and gone, it's time to treat your home to an injection of Spring. This new edition has lots of ideas, palettes and DIY tips to get you working on your home these coming weeks, to look refreshed and ready for a season of light evenings and warmer weather - hopefully.

We even have some great new writers joining our team, who all have their own experience in creating and home for themselves. I'm so excited for his edition and I hope it ignites your fire to get cracking on Spring style!

Thankyou so much for your support and I hope you enjoy this fresh edition.

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RENOVATION PROJECTS

TO RENO OR NOT TO RENO BYÂ HARRY SOPER -MURRAY

It's so instagrammable to buy a property with a clunky floorplan, dated fittings and well, a heck of a lot of work. Not only is it exciting to add your own to a home, but it's a great way to get a property you probably wouldn't be able to afford if it was the modern, open plan, finished project.

But what does it take to buy, work at and finish a complete renovation project? Is it as easy as it all looks?

Where do you even start? What should you know and consider when looking to renovate a property yourself?

Our writer Harry recently completed just that. A complete overhaul of his Bungalow, including a complete re-jig of the flow of the property, a bigger family bathroom and all 3 bedrooms being stripped and renovated!

It was a long journey of learning and growing to create a truly stunning home. He tells us all he's learnt and shares his advice to fellow, novice renovators taking on the task too.

Almost a year ago today we completed our purchase and moved into our new home, Robin Hill.

After watching countless renovation programmes, browsing through glossy magazines and of course scrolling Instagram, we thought

Roll forward 12 months and I'm comfortably

how hard can it be to turn a dilapidated

nestled on my armchair with actual carpet under

bungalow into a crystal palace?

my toes - yes you can really miss simple things like carpet!

We were complete novices to the world of property and renovations. We were barely

I have a true sense of pride at everything

capable at the time of hanging a picture so we

we've managed to achieve, all the whilst

knew this was not going to be easy. Needless to

tackling the usual peaks and troughs of

say, we took the jump with our dream in hand

renovating a property. And yet despite going

and embarked on what can only be described as

into the project blind and clueless to the true

a massive learning curve!!!!

extent of taking on such a project, we've grown and created the most perfect home.

Over the past year there have been

things

so many

to juggle, pay for, research and do what

we quite honestly hadn't comprehended.

There's no denying, we really didn't know what we were getting ourselves into. If we had, I truly believe we would have carefully planned a lot

We had many moments throughout the

more than we had.

renovation (like the time our builders broke our ONLY working toilet -

and we learnt the self

So, I'm sharing my wisdom. I've put together

flush method of pouring a bucket of water down

what , if I were to do it all again, I would want to

after doing your business) where we honestly

know, consider and plan for as a novice

questioned,

is all this really worth it?

renovator.

1 PRIORITISE

Depending on the size of your

renovation and/or your budget it may mean you will not be able to complete everything you want to straight away, you have to learn to be realistic. We have plans to further extend Robin Hill but our budget prohibits us from doing so currently. We had to work out at the beginning what was more important – plumbing/electrics and a shower that we do not have to jump around in to get wet or an extension with Instagramable panoramic views.

2 BUDGET

For us, this felt like it became a target

that you would score points for exceeding, rather than a tight budget for a huge renovation. We can’t stress enough how important to set your budget from the beginning as it will be eaten away extremely quickly. Make sure you track all expenditures & keep copies of all your quotes so you can keep an eye on the outgoings. This will help you if you run into any issues with tradesmen that suddenly find extra work to do, always find out

4 PROFESSIONALS

Once you have decided what you want your dream home to

what these ‘extras’ will cost you so that

look like, be sure to consult with professionals to get an idea of

there are no surprises at the end.

what and who you need to tell before you even start the build.

We had a fabulous architect work with us, whose help was

3 PLAN We are sure that like us you will have lots of grand plans before you move into the property, what wall you would like knocked and that free standing bath you had seen in that Magazine (just me?) but

priceless. They ensured we had structural engineers, planning permission in place and a lot of other expensive people turning up with tape measures. Whilst this feels expensive it can actually save you time & money in the long run!

5 TRADESMAN

If you are working with builders/plumbers etc. through your

try to live in it first if you can, before you

renovation, it is so important to do your research on them. The

make these big decisions as you can find

majority of our tradesman were based on recommendations, not

your ideas change based on how you

always the cheapest quote but we were able to get an idea on

would like to live or what is actually

the standard of their work by viewing their previous projects and

possible.

get a feel of their work ethic by speaking to their previous employers.

6 QUESTION

Don’t be afraid to ask! When

dealing with tradesman/designers/architects etc, do not be scared to ask questions & challenge if you do not like an idea or a resolution they come up with. This was a big challenge for us as it’s hard to challenge what you do not understand. We decided to try & educate ourselves by spending time researching to increase our understanding with any issue that cropped up meaning we are now experts on floor levelers and other totally useless topics I hope to never discus again!

7 7MESS We spent countless hours and nights cleaning after being at work trying to keep the house habitable, what a waste of time & effort! No matter how good and clean you or your tradesman are brick dust travels and gets everywhere so the best advice we can share is to ensure you protect all your belongings properly and plan into your budget that you may have to stay somewhere hopefully, you can do what we did which was stay with our very understanding family!

8 8 TAKE PICTURES Take pictures daily of work, this can

help ensure you keep your tradesman on their toes especially if any disputes arise you have evidence. This is also a great tool for your own sanity as there will be moments of looking at an empty shell or broken toilet not knowing when his will end, having pictures to look back on and reflect how far you have come can really help to refocus you

9 9

BUMPS IN THE ROAD

Work on older buildings can yield a lot of unseen events, so do not expect it all to be smooth sailing like we said before be realistic! You may have to compromise on designs or ideas that you have to fit the building and practicalities.

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SHOP AROUND

It sounds obvious but shopping around for fixtures and fittings can really help to save on your budget. We were cheeky & asked our builder if they have trade accounts at the big stores to help save the pennies, it really worked as these extras rarely come with the cost of parts in the price.

Renovating is stressful for even the most organised and experienced renovators. There will unfortunately be unexpected issues along the way, but try and sit back and enjoy the journey.

After all the stress, hard work and money that went into transforming our property, we are so unbelievably happy that we made the plunge and created a true home.

Follow our journey and see snaps into our home, follow me on Instagram.

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The Pink Sofa get the look

Be bold, get in touch with pink hues and look at incorporating a softer palette this spring starting with a pink sofa.

No, we haven't gone mad. The Pink sofa is certainly becoming a staple piece in many living rooms and with good reason!

Pink is a colour that can be paired and complimented with a huge variety of colours and palettes, including the ever popular grey craze!

What's even better, choosing a darker, or lighter shade of pink for your sofa can create either create a moody or light feel in your space.

If you want to spring into the new season, consider pairing your pink sofa with pastel hues like mint green, sunny yellow and duck egg blue.

The best furniture to accompany your light pink sofa include rattan and cane for a softer, lighter feel.

If you want to keep the space moody and masculine, pair your pink with navy, grey and even black. The best furniture to accompany your dark pink sofa include industrial design pieces which include dark wood and aged metal.

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DEAR LETTERBOX, We take a look at some of your home problems and offer you the best advice.

I WANT TO BE BRAVE, WHAT SOFA COLOUR SHOULD I GO FOR IN A GREY ROOM? Any really! The great thing with a Grey room is how versitile and complementary it is towards any colour. We would advise at looking at key pieces in the space that you're wanting to keep and go from there. Picking a sofa colour that compliments those other pieces is more of a task than matching to the Grey. If you are lacking any other colour, splashing colour with a striking sofa will lift your space from bland to interesting!

I HAVE A RENTED PROPERTY - I'M UNABLE TO PAINT - HOW ELSE CAN I INCORPORATE COLOUR? You don't need paint on the walls to get a sense of colour.

Make sure your soft furnishings all carry a mixture of tones and don't be afraid to layer. Use command strips to safely secure wall paintings, prints and even fabric hangings.

Finish your space with coloured accessories including candles, vases, flowers and plants.

I LOVE THE MINIMALIST LOOK IN THE KITCHEN - HOW CAN I CUT THE CLUTTER? Great question - when it comes to the kitchen, its about making use of every cupboard. Buying yourself storage baskets and contraptions will help keep everything contained and in

place is really helpful. Consider in

cupboard shelving too to make use of those gaps you can get when organising smaller items.

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Above & Below - Sarah's gorgeous Grey Kitchen.

Dark Hues, soft tones, beautiful styling, classic but new features - this month we explore the beautiful home of Sarah, or

I have loved the fact that with a new build it’s

commonly known on Instagram as

just a shell that you can

@thenorthernhome.

put your own stamp on,

Sarah's stunning 4 bed, 2 bath, detached new build in Manchester, is the first home her and partner bought together in September 2018. Over the last 17 months, they have both created a home that reflects personality and style. Join us as we discover their space and how they refined their home.

Sarah and her partner had previously been living together in a home he owned, before deciding to buy one together.

' We

were looking for a home together when we found

where we are now. We looked at both older houses and new builds, and in the end the new build won!

We just totally fell in love with the layout, and in particular the gorgeous bi-fold doors that lead from the kitchen into the garden.'

and slowly but surely I’m doing it!

I love gold accessories; I like mixing up textures and I love opulent fabrics like velvet and suede.

New build properties can feel bland and certainly

Every homeowner has a kind of style they stick to,

lack character. But reserving their property early

what is when it comes to Sarah and

meant they could make changes and decisions that

@thenorthernhome?

made theirs unique.

'As our home was a new build we were able to make changes to the plans before we moved in which was amazing! We mainly moved light fittings around including our bedside pendants, which were built in

'I feel that the style of my home is quite modern with a mix of scandi and classic pieces throughout the house! A real mix to be honest! I love gold accessories; I like mixing up textures and I love opulent fabrics like velvet and suede. '

with our home!

We also had the breakfast bar including the pendants built into the plans. We knew that having a

Let's talk home stores - where does sarah find her scan, modern pieces for her home?

breakfast bar was really important to us and the space.'

'I adore so many high street stores for picking up

Although their new home had a fresh modern

accessories for styling, and i rarely spend a lot of

kitchen, bathroom and fittings, Sarah and her

money to get the luxurious look that I’m trying to

partner got stuck in and made some headway early.

achieve.

'Decorating, decorating, decorating! We have done

Some of my favourties are places like H&M Home,

all of the decorating ourselves, it’s amazing what a lick

Matalan Home, Zara Home, Ikea and Homesense. I

of paint on the walls can do to transform a space. The

adore Homesense and the beautiful treasures that you

first room I decorated was our bedroom, I love the dark

can find there!

grey wall as it instantly makes the room cosy.

I also really love the half painted wall trend, so I’ve

Funnily enough, I absolutely love an Aldi Specialbuy too. I have a few throws from there, a couple of plant

emulated it in our main guest bedroom and in our

pots and I bought the shelf in the kitchen that has my

downstairs WC to transform it from being a white box

plants on from there too! They have some brilliant

into a stylish space in our home!'

pieces every now and again and their prices are amazing! Well worth popping in often to see what you can nab.'

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Come on, tell us Sarah, whats your favorite spot in your home?

'This is quite a tough one! I actually think it’s either the lounge or the bedroom. Most probably my lounge. I dreamed of having a deep navy velvet sofa before we moved into the house, as I love the rich colour and the statement that it makes in the room. I just loved spending my nights cosied up on it'

Learning curves - what's been your biggest in the last 17 months?

'I think one thing I’ve learnt is that it’s actually quite easy to

do DIY and decorate using a YouTube tutorial or following a fellow Instagrammers instructions! I have done so many things in this house that I just wouldn’t have attempted in our old house, so for people that are about to move into their own house and aren’t sure whether to try a new colour on a wall or give upcycling a go, I’d say go for it!

Paint can always be repainted over and holes can always be filled in a wall!

I would say to always use a Stud Wall Finder when drilling into your walls though... we tripped our electrics when we were putting the shelf up in the dining room – oops!'

Share your wisdom - what's your advice to new buyers in 2020?

'I planned all of our rooms around one big item, so in the

lounge it was the sofa, in our main bedroom it was the bed and from there I built all of the other pieces of furniture around the big items.

I think that’s a really good way to build up an idea of how you want your room to look. When shopping I always do this, so if I like something, and my gut says to buy it then I sleep on it, imagine it somewhere in my home and then when I wake up if I can still put it in the place I've been imagining then I’ll go back and buy it!

For new build buyers in particularly, definitely ask if you can move light fittings, electrical sockets etc. during the build process. We probably paid slightly more to get this done through our developers but it saved us the hassle of having to get an electrician in once we were in the house. The thought of someone having to pull up floorboards above the kitchen and cut holes into my perfectly plastered ceiling to fit two pendant lights fills me with dread! I honestly don’t know how all these renovators cope in the midst of it all!'

Finally, what are your home plans for 2020?

'I’ve been planning to have the kitchen tiled for probably the last year, as getting the white walls covered in food every time I cook or wash up is such a pain! I also love the look of kitchens with beautiful tiles as their backsplashes!

I’m also planning to do more to the garden this year too!

Last spring we had some turf laid and had our patio extended so this year, I’m determined to get some colour in the garden and hopefully add some lovely greenery too to give us a little more privacy. Our patio is a little drab too, so I’ve got my eye on a stencil from Dizzy Duck Designs, which I would like to use to paint over the patio slabs and give it more of a meditteranean feel!'

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CARPET

Facebook erupted last week as one British women shared her success after dying her carpets from beige to dark Grey in just one Saturday evening!!

Sharing her unbelievable success in the DIY on a Budget Official Facebook Group, fellow DIY'ers flooded with questions as they all considered the seemingly easy and budget friendly hack. But it didn't take long for others to share their experience after trying it themselves - some with more failure than others.

'So glad I tried this under my rug', one facebooker commented after trying it herself. 'I I guess I'll be getting new carpet' said another, and yet another said ' Tried the Dylan dye on the carpet and it works a treat

just to re gloss and paint!'. So does it actually work? Long and short of it, it

depends on the carpet you are applying it to, and the foot traffic it suffers. These dyes are only useful on fabrics that are porous and will absorb the dye - other, plastic based materials will not and will give off transfer.

The other thing to consider is the application and wear of the carpet. It needs to be evenly applied to result in a non-patchy finish, and spills and general wear could also result in light patches.

Long and short of it, maybe consider saving for new carpets, or showcasing the boards underneath rather than try your hand at dying your current carpets!

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It's the hilarious, crude, cringey and utterly brilliant Netflix series that every subscriber needs to watch pronto. Think

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Intebetweeners with more sex ( yes more), in a 80s style highschool. Both season 1 and 2 are full of warm characters, relatable storylines and it even tackles current issues.

All whilst being witty! Need we say anymore?

the stranger This is certainly one to stick with, since it can get a lil complex with so many characters and story lines, but it's one you can easily watch and get involved in.

We hugely recommend the watch, especially if you liked Netflix's other English drama, Safe.

night on earth If you like Planet Earth, this is certainly one for you. This series explores the earth at night - who knew?! With amazing cameras, you get almost

We all

love finding a bargain, especially when it comes to our

home. Here at Letterbox we are always keeping our ears to the ground when it comes to some of our favorite home stores including Primark!

They've certainly upped their home section in their stores and this new furniture piece is one of our recent favorites.

a hidden look into what some of the most amazing creatures get up

Part of their 'clutter free' range, this piece is one to nab quickly

to, in the dark. This makes a easy watch and

for a touch of style in your home. Whether it nestles beside your

one to get your kids into too!

sofa or bed, the cane effect will spring your home into the latest style. Available in store only. Whilst stocks last.

CREATING by

REAL CURB APPEAL Curb appeal - the instant attraction of a property before you step through the door.

Not every property has curb appeal, and others have really let theirs dwindle. Whether you're looking to sell your property, add value or just offer that wow factor to you and your guests, the great news is that it doesn't have to be hard work, nor expensive to upp your curb appeal.

But what can you do to yours? Here a easy guide on what to do to the front of your property to bring instant appeal.

A Grand entrance Whatever size property you have, making your front door a focal point will create instant appeal. Choose your front door wisely though it needs to be inkeeping with the overall design of your property.

Charlotte Nichole

A clean colour palette

Flower Power

Updating your exterior colour palette can instntly lift

Inject some colour and softness to the front of your

your property appearance and create great curb

property using flower power. This is especially important

appeal. For a seamless look,

if your property is surrounded by harsh materiald like

choose complimentary shades, with dominant areas

pavements and tarmac. If you lack a front 'garden', use

like doors being in accent tones like black.

potted plants and layer them in height using stools and crates.

The devil is in the detail

A Clear Path

Even the smaller, finer details are evident on the

Lift that curb appeal by making sure you have a clear

exterior of your property. Updating small details like

and defined path to your door. Consider your path as

your knocker, house nmber and exterior light are

the journey into your home - giving visitors an all

all inexpensive updates that are easy to make.

important first impression. Upgrade your path to new tiles, or jet wash what you do have to quickly remove build up of dirt.

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It's in the accessories and once again, Primark have nailed a disney collection - only this time we are delving into the Jungle.

The stunning collection of cushions, throws and accessories is a perfect assemble for a jungle themed bedroom to ignite imagination.

Or, just grab the complimenting colours for a vibrant addition in your home this spring.

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Cushions are just £7. Throw just £6.

Other accessories include mugs.

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How to ace :

painting painting your your kitchen kitchen cupboards cupboards

by Charlotte Nichole

We all know how expensive new kitchens can be. And in times where you either have so many other projects you need doing, or so many holidays you want to enjoy, a quick DIY fix is often enough.

1

Remove, Clean & Empty Get your cupboards ready by removing handles and knobs, removing all contents and clean

4

Paint Now's the time to paint with your chosen colour. We recommend 2 coats for a deep

too. Use antibacterial sprays and

finish. Lightly sand the surface

a damn cloth inside and out your

after the first coat to have a

cupboards. Having a clean

super smooth, professional look.

surface will help your paint stick Often, a kitchen mostly looks

to the surface.

dated or worn, and much rather there's nothing you would really change about the layout or general working of your kitchen.

You really just want a

2

Prep sufficently Now its clean and dry, lay down plenty of sheets, and mask areas linke hinges and glass panes.

5

Finish When the second coat is completely dry, remove your masking tape and put your handles back on! You now have brand new cupboards!

instagrammable kitchen.

So, what if I told you that with

Sand your surface too, and fill in

a little lick of paint, you can

any inperfections and holes.

transform your kitchen into that instagram kitchen you've longed for. Here's how you can paint your own kitchen cupboards this spring.

3

Prime

The best paint to use

Some cupboards will need a little

Dulux cupboard paint

priming, but be sure to get the right one for your surface. Use a small roller for a professional, streak free finish.

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CHICKEN TAGINE TRAYBAKE ks letterbox coo

PREP TIME: LESS THAN 30 MINS COOK TIME: 1 TO 2 HOURS SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS ½in

400g/14oz sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 4cm/1

chunks

Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.

Put the sweet potatoes, onions, garlic and preserved lemons into a roasting tray.

2 red onions, cut into wedges

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

2 preserved lemons, drained, roughly chopped and pips

Sprinkle over half of the baharat, season liberally with salt and pepper, and mix well.

Pour in half of the stock and add the saffron. Cook on a high shelf in the oven for 25 minutes.

discarded

1 tbsp baharat seasoning

Rub some salt and the remaining baharat over both sides of the chicken breasts.

500ml/18fl oz fresh chicken stock

large pinch saffron threads, ground with a pestle and mortar

½oz each)

4 skinless boneless chicken breasts (180g/6

½oz), quartered lengthways and cut

2 courgettes (320g/11

into 5cm/2in pieces

½oz pitted green olives

100g/3

1-cal sunflower oil spray

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the couscous ½oz couscous

150g/5

200ml/7fl oz fresh chicken stock

a small pinch saffron strands,

ground with a pestle and mortar

Take the roasting tray from the oven and add the courgettes, olives and remaining stock. Stir, then lay the chicken breasts on top and spray them with a few sprays of oil. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Meanwhile, put the couscous into a small bowl and season with some salt and pepper. Heat the stock with the saffron then pour over the couscous. Cover and leave to stand for 15 minutes.

Fluff up the couscous gently with a fork and divide between serving bowls and top with the vegetables and chicken.

LOW FAT FUDGY CHOCOLATE BROWNIES letterbox bakes

PREP TIME: LESS THAN 30 MINS COOK TIME: 10 TO 30 MINS MAKES 9

DIRECTIONS INGREDIENTS

Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. ½oz

400g/14oz tin black beans, rinsed and drained (235g/8

drained weight)

80g/3oz light vegetable spread

4 large free-range eggs

Line a 20cm/8in square baking tin with baking paper.

Put the black beans and vegetable spread into a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the eggs and blend again briefly, until well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.

¼oz good-quality cocoa powder, plus 1 tsp for dusting

60g/2

¾oz ground almonds

50g/1

1 tbsp vanilla extract4

½fl oz maple syrup

0ml/2

1 tsp instant coffee granules4

tbsp granulated sweetener

¼oz dark chocolate chips

60g/2

Add the cocoa powder, ground almonds, vanilla extract, maple syrup, coffee granules, sweetener and half of the chocolate chips.

Whisk to combine evenly.

Pour the mixture into the lined baking tin and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the surface.

Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 18–20 minutes, or until just firm to the touch.

Remove from the oven and leave to cool slightly before carefully lifting the brownie out of the tin and cutting it into squares.

Enjoy while still warm, sprinkled with a little sifted cocoa.

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