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Having just moved house, my project to-do list is insane right now, from those niggly little DIY jobs like ‘reseal the kitchen sink’ to the creative jobs I enjoy a whole lot more, such as ‘hang a gallery wall.’ If these projects seem smallfry, and you’ve got a much bigger reno on your radar for 2021, we’ve packed this issue full of ideas and advice. From kitchen overhauls and extensions, to bathroom fixes and loft conversions, if you don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered.

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Inside…

Love it Inspiring homes & room makeovers

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Stylish musthave finds at high-street prices

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Weekend projects, DIY advice & styling tips

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122 LOOK WHAT YOU STYLED We’re

NIBBLE BOWLS Page 87

Make it Step-by-step craft ideas & upcycling how-tos

Cook it Our fave recipes and top foodie buys

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Soft green brings calm

loving all your #SAHStylists efforts!

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‘A RENTAL NEEDN’T BE A BLAND BOX’ With the okay from her landlord, Salsabil was able to make her rented property her own ‘OUR HOME’S AN ODE TO RETRO’ Serial renovator Kate shares her love of upcycling with us ‘IT’S THE COTTAGE OF MY DREAMS!’ Drawn to the sea, Rachel chose a coastal theme for her family’s new home

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TRY A SPEEDY STYLE UPDATE Fun and simple ideas to make the most of your space

Zone a space with a large rug

‘IT’S ALL IN THE SLICK PLANNING’ Ohana meticulously planned out her kitchen storage solutions, ensuring a clutter-free space ‘WE SQUEEZED IN A SHOWER, TOO’ By maxing out available floor space, Joanna was able to fit in everything she wanted

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8 14 15 16 18 30

GRAPHIC TABLEWARE Bring some fun to place settings

BEST IN STORE Four sources, four schemes – we’ve done the shopping

DECOR BITS

HIGH-STREET NEWS The scoop on what’s hot right now 10 UNDER £10 Organise and prettify your home office NORDIC SIMPLICITY How to get this cosy, Scandi vibe ABSTRACT FACES The design of the moment SCANDI BOHO You can’t go wrong with this timeless style

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COLOUR HAPPY Gloomy outside?

Make it sunny inside SMART PASTELS Soften a scheme with textures and pretty shades BOHO BRIGHT Have fun with pops of colour ECLECTIC MIX Bring character to the bathroom

120 WHERE TO BUY This issue’s stockists

Do it 55 66

THE STYLE BOOK Kitchen trends

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SERVING BOARD DISPLAY Fancy, yet functional

86 88 93 98 100

MAKE EVERY SPACE WORK HARDER Display, upcycling and storage ideas to make life easier

RECLAIMED KITCHEN UNITS Embrace the trend for ‘new to me’ KITCHEN PLANNING Nail the perfect new layout ADD AN EXTENSION Grow your home with you A COMPACT BATHROOM Making the most of a small space BATHROOM PLANNING Our top tips for a complete redesign

103 CONVERT YOUR LOFT Make

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the most of unused space

FIND A SMART SOLUTION Gadgets to make your life easier

108 DECOUPAGE TEA TRAY

Tear and share

Make your own

109 10-MINUTE DECLUTTER

Tidying just got super speedy

Make it 33

CORK MEMO BOARD A great project to do with kids

Cook it

105 VEGAN BROWNIES Sweet treat 110 WINTER WARMERS Family GLAM TOUCH Page 72

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GRAPHIC TABLEWARE

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Mallory plate, £5; Mallory pasta bowl, £5; cereal bowl, £4; side plate, £4; Jolene wine glasses, £30 for four; Kirby chair, £65; Bibita vase, £25, all Habitat

The gorgeously graphic pick-and-mix Mallory tableware from Habitat brings a bit of zing to the dining table. Plump for a playful finish by layering up the dot and dash designs.

You don’t need to buy a full set, just update a plain white set with side plates

3 of the best…

SPOTS AND SPLODGES

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING

Global dot glass bottle, £5, Dunelm

Dots cushion cover, £30, Nordic Nest

Yellow polka dot rug, £25, George Home

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

Glass pendant, £35

Bliss cushion, £8

JUMP INTO SPRING

Seagrass basket, large, £15

12-piece stoneware dinner set, £20

Highland Lodge hare objet, £6

Fox tealight holder, £8

Argos

Feliz ombre rug, £35

RURAL SCANDI Create a modern country scheme with simple lines and soothing shades of grey

Grey throw, £15

Chicago extending bar table and two chairs, £149.99

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BEST IN STORE

Buy it

Washed cotton bedspread in Burnt Orange, £80

Velvet cushion in Gold, £20

Arrayan pleated lampshade, Viridian, from £25

Robyn bottle glass lamp base, £95

John Lewis & Partners

MODERN HERITAGE

Take influence from global traditions boasting rich shades and archival patterns

Show Wood storage bedside table in Nougat, £249

Dartington Crystal clematis flower bottle vase in Amber, £40

Silhouette upholstered double bed frame, £499

SMART BORDER PIPING

Teora velvet bedspread in Carbon Blue, £180

Velvet pouffe in Gold, £65

Ikat cushion in Saffron, £15

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Tate floor lamp in Black, £48

Opera round mirror, £90

Abstract IV by Anna Mainz A3 framed print, £40 Cascade home waffle throw in Indigo, £16.99 Pair of Kari dining chairs, £119

Very Blue planter with wood base, £20

ALL IN ONE PLACE

ABSTRACT BLUES Graphic shapes team with shades of deep cobalt for a modern retro feel Anderson dressing table, £129

Indoor/ outdoor rug, from £24.99

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Flex twin-pack duvet set, from £25

BEST IN STORE

Macramé hanger, £5

Buy it

Floral texture cushion, £7

Tufted spot throw, £20

Tealight holder, £2

Concrete floor lamp, £45

George Home Pink mandala vase, £5

Macramé cushion, £10

GLOBAL SIMPLICITY

Pink tealight holder, 90p

Combine natural textures and delicate blush tones for a sophisticated ambience

WOVEN TEXTURE

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT

Stoneware planter, £10

Fiddle leaf, £10

Buddha head, £5

12-piece dinner set, £40

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Buy it

NEWS

B&Q’s big lighting launch

We challenge you not to find lights to lust after in this new, 500-strong offering. Split into two categories, the Collection range features statement designs Ð everything from art deco-inspired orbs to industrial-style pendants Ð while the Essential range is all about task-focused, timeless style at affordable prices.

Apennin pendant lamp, £55; Buzzell touch table lamp, £25; Hibonit floor lamp, £90, all B&Q

Green Velvet paint, £3 for 1ltr, Poundland

High-street

NEWS

What’s new, what’s hot now… you heard it here first!

PAINT AT POUNDLAND Pep&Co at Poundland has introduced a home paint collection. If you’re planning a feature wall, you can pick up on-trend tones, such as Totally Teal, English Mustard, Green Velvet or Pebble Grey for the price of a tester pot – just £3 for 1ltr. There’s Classic Brilliant White or Magnolia, too, for just £3 for 2.5ltr matt emulsion or 500ml quick dry satin.

They’re everywhere!

DRIED FLOWERS Club Tropicana wreath, £100, Notonthe highstreet.com

IKEA’S BUY-BACK SCHEME

If your trusty Ikea drawers are still in good nick but it’s time for an update, Ikea is buying back its pre-loved furniture. Depending on the condition, the trade-in could earn you an Ikea voucher, with no expiration date, for up to 50% of the original price. Anything that doesn’t sell will be recycled. Returned items need to be fully assembled.

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PRETTY POST

Bloomposy letter box gift, £15.95, Bloom Post

PRESERVED BLOOMS,

Hydrangea stem, £19, Dowsing & Reynolds

GORGEOUS GRASSES Purple Bunnytail dried flowers, £12, Rose & Grey

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING

NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS

10 UNDER £10

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BOX CLEVER

Otis orange fabric storage cube, £10, Habitat

DEAR DIARY 2021 geometric diary, £3.99, British Heart Foundation

TO THE POINT

10 Cork cactus memo holder, £10, Red Candy

HAPPY PLACE

Cloud trinket tray, £5.95, Rex London

SAVVY SHOPPER Rifle magnetic shopping list, £9, Papermash

UNDER £10

TAKE NOTE

Hana navy leaf clipboard and pad, £8, Paperchase

Organise your work space with seriously stylish office kit

DON’T FORGET A THING

BEE’S KNEES

Bees pencil case, £9, Sophie Allport

TAPE CRAFT

Discovery washi tape set, £1.25, Wilko

FEATURE LISA FAZZANI

STYLE FILES

Tjena magazine files, £4 for two, Ikea

LABEL WITH LOVE

Small self-adhesive labels, £4.50 for 18, Cambridge Imprint

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The New Look

NORDIC SIMPLICITY Form meets function with delicate tints, texture and abstract prints

1. Inject a touch of artistic flair

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING

Break up the clean lines of this look with lively, organic artwork or cushions featuring handfinished designs, overlapping shapes, line-drawn faces and bold, painterly brush strokes.

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East End Prints Winter Silhouettes by Mareike Boehmer, £40; East End Prints Profile by Rafael Farias, £40; Gisela Graham ceramic lady vase, £18; Visage cushion, £19.99, all Very

NEW LOOK Jasper sofa, £899; Rowan floor lamp, £80; Rivera side table, £69; coffee table, £129; geo circles rug, from £29.99; ceramic planter on stand, £28; abstract wall art, £40, all Very

2. Pare back the light fittings

Buy it

LONG LINE Walgis pendant lamp, £50, B&Q

SOFT SPRAY

Pampas grass stems, £8.99 each, Luxury House Plant Club, Etsy

Mirror unfussy Scandi-style furniture with stylised lighting in warm, natural materials. Lamps feature smooth, seamless profiles in blonde wood and neutral lamp shades in cotton.

EASY ABSTRACT Mosie tufted cushion, £29, Made

Nail the style MINDFUL SCANDI

3. Go for a pastel palette

Pair restful shades with soft textures

For the space to flow, pair a neutral backdrop with tints of blush, mint and dove grey. The eye won’t be distracted by bold colours, adding to the serene vibe. Work in mid-toned rust or denim blue for defining accents.

BLONDE WOOD

TOTAL

£258 FLUFFY TOUCH

Grey flatweave tufted rug, from £25, George Home

Oslo touch lamp, £38, Next Home

PASTEL POP

Gradvis vase, £8, Ikea

4. Bring in natural materials Layer the living space with textural contrast using rattan and bamboo side tables or lighting. Add inviting, fluffy accents with a deep-pile rug and pampas stems.

REFINED RATTAN

Gili coffee table, £99, Maisons du Monde

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FLAME GAME

Abstract face tea light holders, £4 each, Gisela Graham

PLANT LIFE Face pot, £15, Leaf Envy

BRIGHT WALL ART MELLOW YELLOW

Sketch in Color No2 poster, £7.95, Desenio

SELF EXPRESSION Abstract face jewellery stand, £12, Mint & May

SUNNY OUTLOOK Paradou Soleil serving plate, £35, Abode Living

Trend spotting

ABSTRACT FACES Make these profile pieces a fun feature of your home

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verywhere you look at the moment, there’s a face looking back at you!

Homeware has taken on a life of its own as abstract features peer out from ceramics, textiles and glassware. From modern linework to 3-D interpretations, there’s a friendly face waiting to be picked off the shelf ready to be brought home to join the family.

WAX LYRICAL

Stoneware face candle holder, £9.50, Rose & Grey

MONO BROW

Dolomite face planter in Black and White, £27, Artisanti

STAY NEUTRAL

GLASS ACT

Brown abstract face vase, £41.50, Beaumonde

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COME & GO

Hello Goodbye doormat, £15, Made.com

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT

Abstract cushion, £12, Dunelm

ABSTRACT FACES

Buy it

Go for a modern monochrome scheme

Tall white terracotta face vase, £62.90, Beaumonde

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‘A rental needn’t ON THE SHELF

‘My string of hearts plant has grown so much since I bought it! The orange candle holder and oak mirror are from TK Maxx’

COME ON IN! ABOUT ME I am Salsabil El-Awais, 29, an interior designer (@seinteriors). I live here with my husband Abdullah, a personal trainer, and our son Adam, four.

MY HOME A rented two-bedroom Victorian apartment in Edinburgh.

We moved here in April 2018.

WHEN I MOVED IN It needed re-carpeting, which the landlord did straight away. A new kitchen is planned soon too, which is exciting.

AND NOW We have decorated throughout ourselves and invested in some good-quality furniture and artwork. We love living in this area and want to stay here for the foreseeable future.

STYLE TIP Try to declutter regularly to display the things you love to their best advantage.

Buy it To shop Salsabil’s style go to PAGE 30

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VICTORIAN APARTMENT

Love it

BE A BLAND BOX’ COLOUR SPLASH

‘Although I favour neutrals as a backdrop, I couldn’t resist this amazing wall hanging, bought in the sale at Anthropologie. The sofa is from Swoon Editions’

Salsabil has cleverly infused her rental Edinburgh flat with subtle colour, using wall art and a growing collection of houseplants

I

was born in Palestine and my family moved to Scotland, as refugees, when I was two years old,’ says Salsabil.

‘When I left school, I chose to study interior design in Syria, at a university near Damascus. I lived there for three years, just before the war broke out.

It was a truly amazing place. I came home when I graduated, Abdullah and I got married, and I worked for Homebase for a number of years as an in-house interior design consultant, which I really enjoyed.

When our son, Adam, was born, I set up my own business, so that I could work from home, as well as be with him.

Getting started We moved to this apartment when Adam was still tiny. It’s a lovely place to live – the area has a really friendly local community and the schools are excellent. Although we knew we wanted to rent long term, we saw no reason to live in a magnolia box, and happily, the landlord of this property gave us free rein to decorate as we wish. The up-side of renting is that we don’t have to spend money on maintenance; we just get to do the fun things! We painted the whole place white initially, and then added some quite bold accent colours, as we focused on each room in turn. As and when we could afford it, we’ve splashed out on investment pieces of furniture and some lovely artwork, knowing that we can take them with us to our next home.

Ideas and inspiration I am hugely inspired by travel and my Middle Eastern heritage. I love going to countries like Morocco and Turkey; the colours are amazing, but I tend to pare them down to paler versions when I use them in my own home – it’s just a

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VICTORIAN APARTMENT DUAL PURPOSE

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Position a chair near the window and add an elegant arc lamp for the perfect reading spot’

‘Our dining table is a great spot for me to work from, plus I can watch the world go by, too’

ABOUT FACE

‘I have turned around my books spine side in for a more pleasing, neutral display’

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FLOOR PLAN

‘Rugs work well in a rental as they protect the landlord’s wood flooring from scratches and furniture dents’

COSY CORNER

‘I’ve used a couple of shelving ladders from Ikea to store blankets for when it’s chilly’

‘TAKE TIME CHOOSING INVESTMENT PIECES OF FURNITURE AND ARTWORK – YOU OU W WA WANT A NT TO BE SURE THEY WILL WORK IN YOUR SPACE’ better fit. I love decorating with pale greens, soft pinks and white.

I also enjoy watching period dramas for interiors inspiration. In fact, it was becoming hooked on Downton Abbey that made me buy more vintage pieces for our home; I feel they add much needed contrast to my quite subdued colour palette. I enjoy fashion as well and love how it permeates into furniture and interior design trends. Colours and patterns seem to move between the two so freely, which I find hugely inspiring when I embark on a project.

Teamwork

Abdullah and I are a real team.

We are both self-employed and both quite domesticated. We share household chores such as the cooking, the cleaning and the childcare.

However, I know that I am fortunate that he is happy to leave the interior design decisions to me.

I do consider him, but he trusts me to make the right choices. We enjoy working on the flat together and we regularly declutter, but he is happy for me to select the paint colours and pieces of furniture.

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VICTORIAN APARTMENT

In the detail

For me, interior design is all about balance.

I love organic forms and materials teamed with soft colours that hint at nature. I like to consider every detail very carefully, and of course, in a rented apartment you do have to compromise, but it is amazing what you can achieve with a little layering, and by displaying personal collections and favourite books. The kitchen is yet to be refitted, but it functions perfectly fine and we have focused on creating practical, temporary storage solutions in this room.

By choosing only crockery and glassware that you truly love, and then displaying it on open shelving you can soon put together a beautiful scheme with the things you use every day and at very little extra expense. I painted the cabinetry a soft blue, which has freshened it up nicely and we have splashed out on some investment dining chairs.

LICK OF PAINT

‘I painted the cupboard doors blue and the tiles white, both in eggshell, using a brush to achieve a really even finish’

Living in style

In the living room I have created vignettes with collections that I change up, as

ALCOVE SEATING

‘The classic Hans Wegner wishbone chairs are replicas from Cult Furniture’

‘RUGS ARE A GREAT INVESTMENT FOR A RENTED APARTMENT; ; SIMPLY TAKE THEM WITH YOU WHEN YOU MOVE’

3 of the best

NATURAL FIBRE RUGS A focal point that’s hard-wearing, too

NATURAL PATTERN

BRING ON THE BOBBLE

Marno jute rug, £66, Maisons Du Monde

Ravi rug, £69 Urbanara

TASSEL TOPPED

Istanbul jute circle rug, £99, Dunelm

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OPEN STORAGE

‘I have repurposed a white Billy bookcase from Ikea as a pantry.

It makes great storage because it is so shallow’

IDEA TO STEAL

‘A small round rug will zone a dining area in a rectangular kitchen’

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COLOUR MATCH

IDEA TO STEAL

‘I added the white painted MDF panelling myself. Above it I painted up to the cornice in Farrow & Ball’s Sulking Room Pink’

‘Mix up favourite artwork with textile pieces to create a unique montage’

Do it!

BLUE BLEND

‘I have painted up to dado rail height in the same shade of blue as the back wall of the living room’

WALL PANELLING

1

Decide on a simple panelling style. Choose something to suit the period of your home – it could be contemporary or traditional.

Measure the area and work out your exact requirements by drawing onto the wall in question.

Take your specifications to a store such as B&Q where they supply MDF strips cut to your exact measurements. You might need to phone and make an appointment.

Apply the panels to the wall with a strong adhesive. Sand the edges for a more bespoke result, but remember to wear a mask.

Apply a coat of primer first, then paint with two coats of eggshell in your chosen colour.

2 3

4 5

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and when I wish, and we can take them away with us to our next home.

I would rather do this than spend money on expensive wallpaper, and fittings and fixtures that I would have to leave behind. We live minimally and find this way of life really tranquil. We have no television for instance (although we would love a Samsung Frame TV, a beautiful object that serves as an artwork when it is switched off). But I would rather watch whatever I want on my laptop than have a huge looming TV on a stand in the corner of a room.

Green fingers

I started collecting houseplants when we moved in and I am delighted to have found I am quite green fingered.

VICTORIAN APARTMENT

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Make it!

MACRAME HANGING

1 2 3

Order two brass hoops of different sizes and select two wools in a dark and lighter shade.

Bind the two brass hoops together at the top with wool in one of the colours.

Simply knot lengths of the darker coloured wool onto the bottom of the larger hoop to create a wide fringe so that it comes to a point approximately 50cm below the hoop.

4

Knot the lighter coloured wool onto the smaller hoop over the darker wool hanging from the larger hoop, creating a narrower fringe the same length. It will come to a point approximately 20cm above the darker wool underneath and form a pleasing contrasting result.

Attach an adhesive hook in your chosen spot to display your macramé hanging.

5

‘HANG FAVOURITE HATS AND BAGS ON THE WALL FOR A FUN DECORATIVE EFFECT’

HANG UP

SUCCULENT CORNER

‘The textured wall hanging is a bathmat I strung onto a wooden pole in a moment of crafting inspiration’

‘The hanging plant is from Primark’

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SWEET DREAMS

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Use wooden poles attached to the ceiling with hooks to create extra hanging space’

PLAY PLACE

HANG AROUND

‘I made the simple clothes hanger, and the Hemnes chest of drawers is from Ikea’

‘HANG A CANOPY TO CREATE THE ILLUSION OF A LOWER CEILING’ I have learned not to over-water; I think that is key. The two fiddle leaf fig trees near the window are doing brilliantly.

Plants are a delight to have in a flat.

The greenery brings such a sense of life to the space. There’s a shared garden in our block, too. We had never really used it, as Adam would normally prefer the play park, but during lockdown it was a life saver and we use it a lot more now. It also means we get to catch up with our neighbours out there too, which is one of the many bonuses of living in a shared building. We love where we live – it’s a great fit for us.’

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‘There is plenty of space for toys here; I even managed to squeeze in one of my plants’

‘I bought the grey cotton canopy on Amazon; the upholstered bed is from John Lewis & Partners’

VICTORIAN APARTMENT

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BATH TIME

‘The white painted wooden bath rack is from Amazon and the Moroccan towels are from Laura Thomas Co’

Where to buy Salsabil’s style ANTHROPOLOGIE My favourite shop, they often have products in my top colourways of soft pinks and pale greens.

TK MAXX Perfect for quirky one-off pieces – you never know what you might find next!

WEST ELM Smart and contemporary furniture items with a sleek urban edge.

COX & COX Rustic-style homeware and accessories in lovely natural materials.

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

FEATURE AND STYLING ALISON GIBB PHOTOGRAPHS DOUGLAS GIBB

OLIVER BONAS Great for funky, original home accessories.

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£19

Stash blankets or magazines in a dual-purpose side table. Kvistbro storage table, IKEA

£159

Designer looks for less.

Hans wishbone dining chair in natural, BARKER AND STONEHOUSE

£24

Fill a wall space with alternative decor. Cotton wall hanger decoration, THE FIND STORE

Buy Salsabil’s style…

SCANDI BOHO Team clean lines and a pared-back palette with bohemian-inspired pieces for an effortlessly styled look

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FEATURE CASSIE PRYCE

risp white walls set the scene for a Scandinavian-style interior and provide a timeless backdrop from which to create a contemporary look. Like Salsabil, add cosiness through soft furnishings with splashes of colour to lift the scheme.

Introducing natural textures like wood, rattan and jute will bring warmth and build up a homely feel, particularly in rented properties where it’s all about accessorising to put your own stamp on the space.

FUSSFREE FOLIAGE

£25

Style a plain sofa with bold soft furnishings.

Holden cotton knit cushion, MADE

£25

Provide casual seating with a stylish footstool.

Moroccan stitched pouffe, DUNELM

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£59

Freshen up your interior with greenery. Floor standing artificial fiddle leaf fig tree, M&S

SCANDI BOHO

Buy it

£205

Make a feature with exposed filament bulbs.

House Doctor molecular pendant, NORDIC NEST

£85

Include colourful accents with bright accessories.

Recycled silk wall art, ROSE & GREY

£242

Hang an ornate carved mirror for a sense of grandeur.

Clemence tall mirror, SWEETPEA & WILLOW

LIGHT UP THE ROOM

£495

If space is tight, choose slimline furniture. Hyde two-seater sofa in Acor grey fabric, HABITAT

£299

Add a minimalist centrepiece.

Shadow marble coffee table, JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS

£95

Throw in natural textures for an on-trend look.

Mapplewell jute round rug, NEXT HOME

£47.95 for 2.5ltr

Muted pink adds colour without overwhelming the room. Sulking Room Pink estate emulsion, FARROW & BALL

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CORK MEMO BOARD

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT PHOTOGRAPH FURNITURE AND CHOICE

Rust-Oleum magnetic chalkboard paint, £16 for 750ml, Homebase.

Nicoline self-adhesive cork pin board tiles (four pack), £10.37, Amazon

Make it

Finish with push pins and washi covered pegs

THIS MONTHÕS

Make it

Create a fun memo board.

Gather six cork tiles and paint two in bright colours, and one in magnetic chalkboard paint. Cover another with gift wrap to create a pocket, one with string and the last with textured fabric. Glue onto card, then hang with string.

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COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Kate Beavis, 47, a marketing consultant (theindie practice.com). I live here with my husband Adam, 46, a carpenter, and our children, Herbie, 12, and Kitty, 10.

MY HOME A four-bedroom detached 1920s house in Bedfordshire. We moved here in February 2011.

WHEN WE MOVED IN The house was damp and decrepit. There were mid-century wallpapers, a rickety extension and worn-out carpets everywhere, even in the kitchen.

AND NOW The old kitchen has been transformed into a big, bright family hub, and we’ve incorporated the old wallpapers to make each room a backdrop for our vintage accessories.

STYLE TIP Fill shelves with just two or three colours, and not too many items – the trick is knowing when to stop.

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ODE TO RETRO’

Instead of ditching dated decor, Kate celebrated it by mixing vintage treasures with modern touches

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hile house-hunting for my next project, I was determined not to compromise,’ says serial renovator Kate.

‘I knew that I wanted an older, detached property, with a garage and garden, and it had to be a doer-upper.

We looked for ages before we found this house. It had been extended over time from a two-up, two-down to a fourbedroom house, but inside, it hadn’t been touched for decades, so there were 1950s, ’60s and ’70s wallpapers everywhere. The carpets were completely worn out and the kitchen had polystyrene ceiling tiles, and a damp, makeshift extension at the back. I think the amount of work might have put some people off, but Adam and I knew from experience what we were getting into, and for us it was perfect.

Quick fixes

COOL CURVES

‘My “kitchenette” came from a house-clearance sale. It’s really useful, and I love its rounded sides, which work well with all our curved Ercol pieces’

The children were quite little at the time, so we started with redecorating, which we could tackle quickly and easily.

Vintage style is a huge passion for both Adam and me, so we knew we wanted to keep some of the amazing old wallpapers.

I loved that they were original, but they were everywhere, and just a bit too much.

Also, our stuff, such as lighting, ceramics, glassware and fabrics, is all quite colourful, so I needed to tone the background down a bit to make it work. There was mustard-yellow wallpaper all through the hall, stairs and landing. We painted it all white, apart from one section on the landing. It’s more subtle now, and works really well. In Kitty’s room, there was a very pretty blue-green 1960s paper that I loved. To refresh the room, I painted white everywhere except for one wall and the chimney breast, and her duck-egg blue and lilac colour scheme grew from there. The wallpaper in our bedroom is a modern reproduction of a 1950s

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‘The kitchen itself, from Howdens, is quite understated. It was a good choice, as the room is open-plan and there’s so much else going on’

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RETRO DINING CHAIRS

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‘A drop-leaf dining table is flexible and family-friendly’

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‘I chose wooden worktops to echo the Ercol furniture, and Adam cleverly rounded off the edges to tie everything in nicely’

HA SPENDING A LOT OF MONEY ON NEW THINGS ‘RATHER THAN TRY TO UPCYCLE RATHER THAN DISCARD SOMETHING’ design rather than an original, but it sparked the idea of the green and purple tones in the room. With so many accessories on display, I find having a colour theme for each room is a good way to keep things organised.

The big change

We lived with the existing kitchen for quite a while, but we always knew we’d change it. The whole room was cold and damp, the flat-roof extension was flimsy, and the office-type ceiling tiles were awful. Adam works in construction, so he and a builder friend did everything, and although it was disruptive, we’d done similar projects before, and we just worked through it. We extended out a little way, and Adam built a new, pitched roof with three large Velux windows, making the whole space lighter and more airy. He really wanted a completely open-plan room with a big island, but for practicality, I insisted on a separate utility room. We chose a new Shaker-style kitchen, but the cabinets have rounded edges, which feels a bit retro, and echoes the curves of our ’50s and ’60s wooden Ercol table and chairs. I’d have loved coloured kitchen units, but plain white made the best backdrop for all the

WARM WOOD

‘We’ve collected quite a few pieces of Ercol furniture over the years, often from eBay – it’s so practical’

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TWO TONE

‘Our Arkana 1960s Tulip dining set was another eBay find. The blue seat pads are from the kitchen dining chairs, but better suit this room’s scheme’

‘Our big fluffy 1970s rug insulates against draughts. The 1960s G Plan coffee table, which was Adam’s, is very collectable’

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Pile a plain sofa with cushions in colourful vintage designs’

Do it!

PAINT A WOOD FLOOR

Paint is a great tool for revitalising a marked or stained wooden floor and it’s a job you can easily do yourself. Invest in speciallyformulated floor paint for a durable, washable finish.

Clear all the furniture out of the way, then sand the floorboards lightly, getting right into the corners and up to the edges. Wipe all the dust away, and once the floor is dry, it’s ready to paint.

Apply the paint around the edges of the room first, then paint the rest of the floor, starting in the farthest corner from the door. Two coats will give a longer-lasting result, and you can touch up or repaint whenever required.

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BUY VINTAGE FURNITURE

‘Vintage’ usually means items between 30 and 100 years old.

Vintage pieces have unique character and it’s an eco-friendly way to furnish your home.

There are masses of online specialists as well as sites like eBay offering second-hand furniture.

Be careful buying online as you can’t inspect the item, and delivery may add to the costs.

If you source from auctions, charity shops, antiques fairs and house-clearance sales, you can check the size and condition, and make sure the item will suit your space.

Don’t expect perfection. You’re sure to find scratches, marks or damage. Some problems can be fixed with a little TLC, so you’ll need to decide how much wear and tear you can live with.

STITCH UP

‘I make a lot of cushions myself. I recycle old curtains and mix in more contemporary fabrics’

‘WITH SO MANY ACCESSORIES, HAVING A COLOUR THEME FOR EACH ROOM IS A GOOD WAY TO KEEP THINGS LOOKING ORGANISED’

CLEVER MIX

‘For the wall colour I made my own mid-tone teal blue, adding white to a darker shade’

orange-y tones in our 1960s cookware.

I’m very into Catherine Holm’s bright, mid-century kitchenware, which all gets used as I don’t see the point of having something lovely and keeping it in a cupboard. We don’t tend to buy so much these days as we don’t really need it, but I keep my eyes open and I’ll snap up anything especially collectable.

Savvy sourcing

The kitchen-dining-living room has become the absolute heart of our home.

It’s got bifold doors out to the garden and we can happily spend all day there. One of my favourite items is the kitchenette, a 1930s freestanding kitchen unit, where I keep all the baking kit. It makes a great linking piece between the kitchen and dining areas. We’ve sourced most things second-hand, from car boot sales, auctions, house clearances or eBay. My glassware cabinet was a skip find.

I painted it and added the mirror at the back and it’s such a useful piece. We’ve got some lovely 1930s panelled internal doors that I spotted, stacked outside a house, ready for the dump. I knocked and asked if we could take them. They’re

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OLD AND NEW

‘The headboard is a 1970s G Plan vinyl one, but the cabinets came from Ikea.

I like their rounded, ’60s-style corners’

‘DISPLAYING A COLLECTION OF FAVOURITE PIECES ON THE WALL NOT ONLY MAKES A GREAT STYLE STATEMENT, T, IT’S THEN SUPER-EASY TO SELECT AN ITEM TO USE’ beautiful, solid and a real feature of the house. I’ve learned that you don’t always need to spend a lot of money on new things. I’ll try to upcycle rather than discard something – I even turned one of Herbie’s old skateboards into a shelf for his bedroom! I use Pinterest a lot for ideas and it’s all about being inventive.

Restful retreat

The kitchen-diner-living room is the main family space, so Adam and I liked the idea of making the lounge more of an adult room and we decided on calm whites and teal blues. One of our treasures is the white Tulip dining table and chairs, which gets used for more formal occasions, but also for homework. We painted the floor cream, which fits in with the different blue tones, and there’s artwork, ceramics, glassware and fabrics as well as one blue feature wall. A lot of the furniture was originally Adam’s. When we met, I was amazed that he shared my love of all things vintage. He had lots of ’60s and ’70s items like the dark leather sofa and swivel chairs, which belonged to his grandmother.

My things were more 1940s and ’50s, and over time we’ve incorporated other bits like a lovely starburst clock and a retro wall light, left behind by the previous owners.

We don’t worry too much about mixing up different eras and it all works well together. That’s one of the best things about this house – it truly reflects us.’

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FASHION FORWARD

‘I’ve been into vintage fashion since my teens and collected handbags for years’

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PAST TIMES

‘I was so pleased to save some of the lovely old wallpaper in Kitty’s bedroom’

Where to buy her style

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Hang paper party pom-poms for a fun, budget-friendly colour pop’

IKEA Affordable, pared-down furniture and accessories, inspired by mid-century design classics.

EBAY The go-to website to buy or bid for old glassware, ceramics, toys, artwork, furniture and more.

GRAHAM AND GREEN Offers plenty of choice of colourful, decorative glassware, including textured and etched styles.

MISSPRINT Eye-catching graphic wallpapers and fabrics, ideal for adding a retro splash.

SOFT SHADES

‘Kitty’s bedroom is all duck-egg blues and lilacs, inspired by the wallpaper we found when we first moved in’

Find more tips for creating a colourful, family home at idealhome.co.uk

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£295

Save space with a compact circular table. Suki folding table, HABITAT

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£45

Create a focal point with colourful lighting.

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Work in graphic patterns here and there. Orla Kiely Acorn Cup cushion, JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS

£8.95

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COLOUR HAPPY

Add a burst of colour with abstract art.

Body Shapes No 1 poster, DESENIO

Create a bright, upbeat scheme with a mix of sunny colours, retro patterns and vintage-inspired buys

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eworking the layout has turned Kate’s previously uninspiring home into a light-filled space. White walls teamed with pale, washed flooring create a sense of flow throughout and give a calm backdrop for the busy patterns she loves.

Her choice of furniture follows a retro vibe, with a mix of mid-century classics and modern Scandi-style pieces, which set off the eclectic accessories and bold colours perfectly.

£170 for two

Go for a classic style.

Windsor chair in natural, LA REDOUTE

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Mix up clashing brights. Orla Kiely jug, ANNABEL JAMES

NEAT SEAT

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Style up shelves with period finds.

Retro alarm clock, REX LONDON

COLOUR HAPPY

£240

Show off collectables behind glass.

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Mix and match quirky kitchenware.

Moordale storage jar, MINI MODERNS

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Go big on greenery.

Monstera Deliciosa plant, LEAF ENVY

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FEATURE LISA FAZZANI

Start a collection of coloured glass.

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Throw in a curve or two.

Verpan Luna rug, MADE IN DESIGN

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‘A window seat creates a peaceful spot to sit and read the paper with a cup of coffee’

‘It’s the cottage ALL IN THE DETAIL

‘We coordinated the door fittings, plug sockets, taps and lighting for a cohesive finish’

COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Rachel Nogueira, an architect (andarchitects.co.uk) and I live here with my husband Manuel, an architect, and our twin sons, Victor and William, 13.

OUR HOME A four-bed, 400-yearold detached cottage in Cornwall.

We bought the property in 2007.

WHEN WE MOVED IN We had to save up before we could afford to begin refurbishing, so we painted the walls and lived in it as it was.

AND NOW In 2012, we gained planning permission to begin the renovations. We worked with local builders and craftsmen to create a stylish family home.

STYLE TIP Live in your home for a while before renovating. We knew exactly what we wanted by the time the work began.

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COASTAL COTTAGE

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OF MY DREAMS!’

Inspired by happy memories of childhood holidays, Rachel chose a glamorous, coastal scheme for her home

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Refurbish rather than replace. We kept our existing wood units and just repainted them’

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ummers were spent camping on the beach in Cornwall when I was a student.

I would gaze longingly at the beautiful houses dotted along the coastline, thinking to myself, “one day…”,’ says Rachel.

‘When our twin boys came along, I wanted them to experience the same happy childhood I’d had, so my husband and I began looking for a place by the sea.

Finding the cottage

Initially, properties in Cornwall looked far beyond our budget, but I kept an eye on the market, and one day a house came up at a price we could afford. We arrived early for the viewing and walked over the top of the sand dunes near the house, with the sea stretching out in front of us. It wouldn’t have mattered what the interior was like at that point – we knew this was where we wanted to be! Luckily, we loved the property as well. It was a classic English cottage, with an inglenook fireplace and a wood burner. As you’d expect from a 400-year-old house, the interior certainly needed some TLC, and Manuel is tall so he’d have preferred higher ceilings. But, despite this, I knew it was the place I’d been dreaming of.

Getting started

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All we did at first was paint the walls and buy some furniture, as we had to save up before we could afford to redo the interior. After five years, we were ready to start renovating and gained the correct planning permission to go ahead. Looking back, I’m glad we waited because it was important to have lived in the house before starting the work.

By then, we knew we wanted a grown-up living room with no television, a TV snug for family film nights, and a

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FAMILY INSPIRATION

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‘Our kitchen colour scheme was inspired by the painting by our son’

BAR STOOLS Stylish seats for kitchen islands HOTEL CHIC

Beatrice velvet bar stool, £43.33, Homebase

INDUSTRIALLITE Large bar stool, £16, Homebase

MODERN MOULD

Conway bar stool, £69, Cult Furniture

LET THE LIGHT IN

‘ACCESSORISE WITH BOLD COLOURS, AS LONG AS YOU’VE GOT A GOOD SOURCE OF NATURAL LIGHT’ large, sociable kitchen. Keen to use local builders and tradesmen, we made an effort to get to know our new neighbours from the start; they recommended some excellent local craftsmen, such as our builder from Seadrift Projects.

Kitchen inspiration We found the galley kitchen too cramped and small for family life, especially with two young boys and a dog. We converted the space into an airy kitchen-diner by adding a 4x6m side extension that gave us the extra space we needed. Now, the kitchen opens out onto the garden so I can see the kids playing outside, and it benefits from plenty of light. I used a painting of a wave by my son William as the starting point for the kitchen’s coastal

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colour scheme. It’s lovely to spend so much time in a room inspired by my son. We decided to refurbish and repaint where we could, rather than buy everything completely new. We kept the existing units and repainted them in seaside colours, like Farrow & Ball’s Calamine. We also kept the beautiful Aga, which we had serviced, and it remains a focal point in the kitchen.

Bespoke benefits Our upstairs rooms are fairly small, but we didn’t want to compromise on style, so with limited space to play with, we chose made-to-measure fittings. In our bedroom, local carpenter Ben Ure designed units to fit around the bed that would make the most of the

‘Our TV snug doesn’t have a window, but the open doorway to the living room allows light to stream through’

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IDEA TO STEAL ELEGANT LOUNGE

‘Contemporary furniture with brass accents gives a country living room a modern twist’

‘Plush velvet and crisp linen make a living room feel grown up’

GO BOLD

‘I had a bench built for the snug, added a panelled ceiling and then painted the whole room green’

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modest room. With space at a premium in Victor’s room, he built a single bed into the eaves, complete with a handy shelf to hold a book and a mug of hot chocolate. We then added a reading light fitted to the wall. Size is not the only issue that can be solved having something made-to-measure. We love the cottage’s period features, but they don’t always make for the most practical living.

For example, in our bedroom, we had the wooden shutters made especially to fit the porthole window, so that we don’t get woken up by the early morning sun.

Make the space work Living by the beach with two boys was always going to be a bit risky when it comes to mess, so we went for a slate floor downstairs – which is both stylish and easy to clean – while carpeted stairs deaden the sound of thumping feet running up and down. In our living room, we’ve accessorised with luxurious fabrics, such as velvet and mohair, but the sofas in the snug have removable covers so the boys can spill popcorn while watching films. It’s a happy balance.’

SPACIOUS VIBE

‘Vaulted ceilings and double-aspect windows make this room feel luxuriously roomy’

NATURAL TEXTURES ‘The rattan hanging chair is a fun focal point’

DISGUISE YOUR TECH At the redecorating stage, trace electrical wiring and cables into your walls to create a smooth, smart finish.

Underfloor heating is useful in small houses to free up wall space otherwise taken up by radiators.

Disguise the TV behind deep wall panelling with a hinged top, ready to pop up at the touch of a remote control button.

Create a dedicated charging station for all your plug-ins and devices to avoid unsightly tangles of cables all over the house.

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

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IDEA TO STEAL

‘Retain original period features as quirky focal points’

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ALL ABOUT ACCESSORIES

‘Softly crumpled bed linen and a mohair throw make the guest bedroom feel chic’

‘GIVE EACH BEDROOM ITS OWN IDENTITY, CHOOSING A SOFT COLOUR SCHEME UNIQUE TO EACH SPACE’

Where to buy Rachel’s style CREAM CORNWALL A local company offering a wide selection of coastal-themed, quality items at decent prices.

SOFA.COM For stylish yet comfortable and affordable sofas that are big enough for the whole family to snuggle up on.

NKUKU Shop here for ethically sourced accessories made from natural materials.

REJIG THE LAYOUT

‘We relocated the boiler to the kitchen to make space for a luxurious shower’

STATEMENT WALL

‘I combined mirrors and prints in different sizes to create an interesting feature’

ETSY Browse a range of independent makers offering unique items for your home at reasonable prices.

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£16.95

Frame a favourite postcard. Brass hanging frame, REX LONDON

PRETTY PICTURE

£249.99 Add contemporary angles. Mentosa armchair, MY FURNITURE

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£16

for 2.5ltr

Go immersive – paint walls and ceilings. Kilkenny durable matt emulsion, B&Q

SMART PASTELS Modern furniture and metallic accents combine with chalky hues for low-key glamour

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achel has given this cottage a fresh uplift with a cool palette of white walls and ceilings, complemented by a wash of chalky pastels and bold injections of vibrant teal.

She has contrasted cosy, traditional elements such as classic furniture pieces, painted wall panelling and rustic floor tiles with glamorous details such as sleek-framed furniture, chic rich-coloured velvets and brass highlights.

£39

Curl up with a classic. Burley wool throw, MADE

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£119.99 Choose an industrial-chic shape. Enzo cage table, THE RANGE

SMART PASTELS

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SLIM LINES

£99

£195

£8.75

Create a chill zone. Natural rattan hanging chair, DESIGN VINTAGE

Gather curiosities on a shelf. Ceramic conch shell decoration, LIVE LAUGH LOVE

£899

Inject a bold shade.

Rebel teal three-seater sofa, SNUG

£40

Make it modern rustic. Glass Brompton table lamp, NEXT HOME

£5

Team with succulent green.

Recycled plastic plant pot, PRIOR

£35

Take soft sage to the table. 12-piece dipped ceramic dinner set, MATALAN

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING

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Bring texture in with linen. Ice blue linen washed cushion, MAISONS DU MONDE

A fine frame adds sleek contrast.

Milan large round mirror, M&S

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Update the hub of the home with these timeless style ideas – from chic Shaker designs to smart Scandi schemes, there’s plenty of inspiration, whatever your kitchen size or shape

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Elements Mist Green splashback, from £139 for 800x600mm panel, AluSplash

Scandi

PASTELS

Lift a neutral scheme with powdery hues

THE FABRIC

Scene Oasis, £30m, Villa Nova

THE WALLPAPER

GoodHome Fusca White Terrazzo effect wallpaper, £16 a roll, B&Q

THE PAINT

Green 08 matt emulsion, £38 for 2.5ltr, Lick Home

THE FLOORING Anatolian Honed Travertine tiles, £55.88sq m, Topps Tiles

Natural materials and plants help soften this look

Sugary shades are softened by natural wood elements on the furniture and accessories

Why it works the STYLE RULES CREATE A BALANCED SCHEME Offset playful geometrics and abstract prints by keeping the rest of the scheme understated.

Clean lines and blocks of crisp white will help patterns pop.

VARY TEXTURES Balance areas of block colour by combining different materials and finishes. Contrast matt walls with gloss cabinetry and woven wicker accessories with steel appliances.

BE PLAYFUL WITH PAINT Use pastel hues – candyfloss pink, minty blue and sherbet lemon – to colour-block large wall areas, then introduce smaller accessories.

Team with grey seating to ground these cheery shades.

TONE DOWN PUNCHY HUES Choose plain floor tiles to work as a neutral base to busier, colourful walls. Large floor tiles with tonal grout create a calm backdrop.

STYLE AT HOME SAYSÉ ‘Keep this look minimalistic with a muted palette and clever storage hacks to make a space feel bright and welcoming.’

SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR Stephanie Durrant

Go for contrasting shades of emerald green and blush pink

Make shelves from wooden planks

the STYLE RULES WORK IN WOOD Prevent pretty shades of pink from feeling too feminine by teaming with chunky timber worktops and Shaker-style cabinets. Ramp up the casual feel with open shelving made from salvaged scaffold planks.

MIX OLD AND NEW Ground a newly renovated space with secondhand furniture and parquet flooring that has a worn

wood finish to create a lived-in look with plenty of character.

Accessorise with vintage treasures and brass touches – think plug sockets, taps and door handles.

LIGHTEN THE MOOD Painting the walls blush pink will give a modern contrast to blocks of deep green. Use white metro tiles and a marble-top island to reflect light and further the feeling of calm in a busy kitchen.

Vintage

MAXIMAL

Go bold with colour and embrace pre-loved pieces

THE FABRIC

Majorelle in Blush, £19.80m, Clarke & Clarke at Norfolk Textiles

THE TILES

Town & Country glazed White brick tiles, £48sq m, The Baked Tile Co

THE PAINT

Glasshouse durable matt emulsion, £38 for 2.5ltr, Graham & Brown

THE FLOORING Floorgrip 583 Sintra vinyl, £17.99sq m, Carpetright

Rustic

COUNTRY

Chunky wood and sage green captures this laid-back trend

THE FABRIC

Munro in Acacia by Prestigious Textiles, £13.20m, Graham Sanderson Interiors

THE TILES

Trentie Grey gloss metro wall tiles, £12sq m, B&Q

THE PAINT

Kitchen English Sage matt emulsion, £16 for 2.5ltr, Wilko

THE FLOORING

Ardesia Ocre tiles, £29.97sq m, Porcelain Superstore

Add glass doors to display your favourite ceramics

Complete this lived-in look with antique details and pre-loved furniture

Aged materials, like a zinc worktop and salvaged wood doors, add instant character

Why it works the STYLE RULES MAKE STORAGE WORK HARD A wall-mounted drying rack is a great option for freeing up worktop space and doubles as open shelving to display artisan ceramics and crockery.

INJECT RURAL CHARM Combine a mix of fitted units and freestanding pieces to achieve a relaxed look that offers flexibility.

A butcher’s block cleverly provides additional workspace.

CHOOSE PRACTICAL SURFACES Wooden floorboards and stone tiles are great options for their hardwearing qualities. Pair with a butler sink positioned alongside a granite or marble worktop.

GO FOR A CONSIDERED PALETTE Choose easy-to-live-with colours inspired by nature, such as duck egg blue and sage green. For pattern, stripes, florals and leaf motifs complement a farmhouse feel.

STYLE AT HOME SAYSÉ ‘A laid-back country kitchen offers the perfect balance of relaxed and functional. Key is to mix organic materials.’

DECORATING EDITOR Nicky Phillips

Hang a cluster of pendants to zone a dining area

the STYLE RULES ADD INTEREST UNDERFOOT Make a geometric tiled floor a focal point, keeping the rest of the room pared back to show off its pattern to the best advantage.

COMBINE TEXTURES Introduce wooden furniture and statement houseplants to soften an all-white backdrop.

Pair glossy metro tiles with open wooden shelving for a much-needed contrast.

CREATE A CRISP FINISH White cabinetry and worktops form the base of this clean-looking contemporary scheme. Keep it feeling clutter-free with built-in appliances and clever storage solutions, such as pocket drawers and pull-out larder units.

GO BOLD WITH COLOUR Vibrant pops of solid yellow in a monochrome scheme creates a visual break and adds warmth.

Choose copper accents, such as taps and utensils, that are just as beautiful as they are practical

Modern MONO

Make a statement with bold colours and geo flooring

THE FABRIC

Elin furnishing fabric, £15m, John Lewis & Partners

THE TILES Carter White ceramic tiles, £69.95sq m, Ca’Pietra

THE PAINT

Durable Supernova matt emulsion, £16 for 2.5ltr, Wilko

THE FLOORING

KP94 pale limed oak and KP105 White painted oak, both from £27.49sq m, Karndean Designflooring

Elements Smoked Ember splashback, from £139 for 800x600mm panel, AluSplash

Smart

SHAKER

Incorporate clean lines and a functional layout

THE FABRIC Rosehip, £32m, Scion at Jane Clayton

THE WALLPAPER Tongue and groove, £9.99 a roll, Studio

THE PAINT

Dove Grey matt emulsion, £20 for 2.5ltr, Next Home

THE FLOORING Northmore Sable Black, £49.99sq m, Harvey Maria

Update floors with a tile pattern using a stencil and paint

Why it works the STYLE RULES DESIGN CLASSIC A peg rail hung at arm’s reach provides easy access for utensils and offers a stylish alternative to bulky wall cupboards.

ADD CHARACTER Fitting tongue and groove panelling to cupboard doors or the walls instantly nails the Shaker look. Opt for an eggshell paint that can be wiped clean to cope with splashes and grease.

CHOOSE TIMELESS HUES Layer muted shades of soft grey and white to create a light and airy space. Add interest with abstract paint effects and accessories that have a woven texture.

TRY A TWO–TONE WALL Keeping the top of walls white adds a spacious feel while dark colours on the bottom help ground cabinets. This duo effect is sure to stand the test of time.

STYLE AT HOME SAYSÉ ‘To maintain visual appeal in a pared-back scheme, add character with peg rails, interesting door handles and lots of texture.’

EDITOR Heather Young

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Jute storage tower, £70; irregular chopping board, £38; glass storage jars with lid, from £28; grey ombre storage pots, from £20, all A by Amara at Amara

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Make every space

WORK HARDER Upcycling, storage and display ideas to make the everyday easier and more stylish

Sleeping platform Don’t just store books – make them an essential part of the decor with a purpose-built bed like this. It has a shelf-depth backing board and wooden dividing struts to create book nooks for all your favourite titles. A great solution for children, students and avid readers alike.

Ideal for reading before bed

Urskog duvet cover, £10; Ingabritta throw in Pale Pink, £19, both Ikea.

Large monochrome rope basket, £12, Dunelm

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Similar wall shelf, Bergshult/Sandshult in White/Aspen, ÂŁ15, Ikea. Pinboard cork roll, ÂŁ25.99 for 1.85m, Amazon

Add a mirror to create a dressing table feel

Styling station

A panel of cork board fixed to the wall above a chest or vanity unit is a clever way to hang jewellery and free up surface space. Cut the cork to fit between the brackets of a wall shelf, and keep storage boxes and baskets on top. Loop necklaces over smart pins, while earrings can simply be pushed into the cork.

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Open wardrobe Fix a basic drawer unit (minus the drawers) to the wall to provide deep storage for clothes and shoes, and save precious floor space. Fix one above another to create a wardrobe effect and paint to match the decor. Attaching a length of dowel makes a useful hanging rail, too.

Ivar chest of drawers, £70 each, Ikea

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In a shared room, use different colours for each child

SLUGHERE

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Trones white shoe storage cabinets, ÂŁ22 for two, Ikea. HKliving retro webbing stool, ÂŁ129, Trouva

Keep a stool handy to perch on when doing up laces

Hallway storage

Multiple shoe cabinets in a grid format provide slim storage for the whole family, plus a display surface on top. Keeping the floor clear by wall-mounting them helps the space to feel open and prevents trip hazards and dirty marks up the wall. White units on a white wall maximises the feeling of space.

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BATHROOM TRENDS If you’re planning a bathroom revamp, take a peek at our favourite looks for balancing busy family life with moments of mindfulness

Looking for more decor ideas? Visit us online at idealhome.co.uk/style-at-home for design inspiration and expert style tips to make your home even more beautiful

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Plus… STORAGE SOLUTIONS

SERVING BOARD DISPLAY

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Hang using rustic string or twine

THIS MONTHÕS

Do it

Boards, from a selection at Habitat, Ikea and Murmur

Free up worktop and cupboard space by displaying wooden chopping and serving boards on the wall.

Hang in a group, mixing and matching board sizes, shapes and wood grains for a characterful country kitchen display.

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STYLE UPDATE Have fun with these simple but creative ideas that’ll ring the changes in your home without turning into a full redo

Tokki coffee table, £595, Habitat.

Adaliz rug, £495, Graham and Green

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Build a bench under a bay

Make the most of the floor area in a bay window with built-to-fit seating using sheets of ply. Drawers underneath add storage (great for toys) and are more practical than lift-up lids if you have little ones. Use the end section as a side table.

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EASY UPDATES

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Sliding doors in Cashmere and Glass, bedroom from £2,000, Sharps

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ADD CUSTOM STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Tackle sloping ceilings by going for built-in wardrobes with angled doors. Storage and fittings can be tailored to make the most of every inch.

Update a white kitchen with glam handles

Give plain units a simple refresh by switching handles and drawer pulls for luxe gold or brass designs. Pick a style the same size as the originals to match up to the fixing holes.

Bagganas brass colour handles, from £7 for two, Ikea

TOP BUYS

For updating your home Antique Thomas Edison lamp, £45, Iconic Lights

Icon Celine weighted blanket, £69.99, Bean Bag Bazaar

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Besta storage combination with doors, £195, Ikea.

DESIGN YOUR OWN SIDEBOARD

Create a tailor-made piece at an off-the-peg price with this stylish modular range. Buy simple white units in a size and combination to fit your space, then finish off with a choice of different door fronts, worktops, legs and handles.

Mason lounge chair in Peacock, £219.99, My Furniture

Black recycled cushion cover, £25, Beaumonde

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Bowls, from £2.99 each; saucepans, from £12.99, all Homesense

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Bronx sofa side table, £125, Next Home

Run a shelf above your splashback

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Gain extra storage for crockery and kitchenware by fixing a length of shelving above the worktop.

Add cup hooks underneath to hang utensils and paint to match the wall colour for a sleek look.

TRY A SLIM LINE SOFA SHELF

If living room space is tight, try this neat storage table that’ll tuck against an arm and be perfectly placed for stashing remote controls, books or mags.

PERFECT PICKS For a new look

Crozon pendant light, £20, B&Q

Austen faux leather kitchen stool, £69, Cult Furniture

Bobby Cobalt Blue bobble cushion, £20, Ragged Rose

Pico single ultimate storage bed frame, £249, Argos

Amsterdam rug, from £44.99, Homescapes

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SORT KIDS’CLUTTER WITH AN ALL-IN-ONE BED

Make every inch count in children’s rooms with a built-in storage bed. Under-bed drawers and cubbies are brilliant for books and games, plus there’s a rail for clothes behind the headboard..

EASY UPDATES

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Haversham corner dining set and bench, ÂŁ250, Argos

Go for practical panelling in a dining room with a ledge for display

8

Set up a family dining nook

Make the most of an unused corner with practical L-shaped wooden seating that will slot neatly in. Brilliant for a breakfast nook, pew-style benches will let you squeeze more bottoms on seats.

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Extend paint colour onto the ceiling for a 3D effect

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Add brights to jazz up a plain wall

Create an eye-catching corner by painting a section of wall in bold blocks of colour. Choose two co-ordinating shades for an easy way to give white walls a bright makeover and use decorator’s tape to get straight lines.

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GoodHome durable matt emulsion in Gran Via and Kyoto, both ÂŁ16 for 2.5ltr, B&Q

EASY UPDATES

Love it

Mosslanda picture ledges (painted pink), £5 each, Ikea

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Lily Pink floor tiles, £29.95sq m, Walls and Floors

MAKE AN EASY BEDROOM ORGANISER

Repurpose a couple of picture ledges to make a mini display shelf for accessories. Turn ledges upside down and screw in rows of hooks to hang jewellery on.

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Lay a statement floor

Revamp a white bathroom by ditching drab flooring for an eye-catching tiled floor. Choose a bold pattern or standout colour – try on-trend pink with white walls for a luxe look.

MUST-HAVES

You won’t want to miss Pink cappuccino mugs, £15 for two, Very

Kylo woven string lamp, £39, Dunelm

Boston nest of tables, £169.99, Oak Furnitureland

Check cotton bedspread, £79.99; jacquard weave rug, £49.99, both H&M Home

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DISPLAY BASKETWARE ABOVE A BED

Fill wall space above a bed with a rustic arrangement of woven baskets. More tactile than pictures and lighter to hang, go for an odd number in different sizes, arranged in a cluster.

Woven basket planter, £18; monstera plant, £25, both Leaf Envy

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Decopatch papers, from £4, Hobbycraft

Create a hanging plant display

Use wooden planters and a wire memo board to make a wall display.

Hang planters using leather straps (or old belts) – securing straps with metal rivets at the back so fixings stay hidden from view.

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Pendle dining chair, £49.99, Furniture And Choice. The Black mesh panel, £21, Urba Boxx, is similar

UPCYCLE DRAWERS WITH DECOUPAGE

Transform a tatty chest by covering the drawers with pretty floral papers. Seal with varnish for a hard-wearing finish.

UNIQUE PIECES To complete the look

Dream Big Little One wall sticker, £20, Koko Kids

Angel Strawbridge ceramic candle, £10, Sainsbury’s Home

Plush fleece throw, £19.99, M&Co

Cotton diamond cushion, £35, Cielshop

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PERK UP WALLS WITH A CUTE QUOTE

Brighten up a nursery or bedroom with an inspirational quote above the bed. In easy-to-apply vinyl and a range of colours, the sticker can be removed and reapplied if necessary.

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Black and white lines poster, £12.95, Desenio

EASY UPDATES

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Padjelanta non-woven wallpaper, ÂŁ12.99 a roll, 4MURS UK

Create contrast with paint on the lower section of wall and wallpaper at the top

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Build a ledge behind the bed

Instead of a headboard, build a false wall halfway up and position your bed against it. A brilliant focal point for a bedroom, it’ll add shelf and display space for bedside essentials, prints and accessories.

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UNIQUE STORAGE

‘My scaffold ladder is a cheap, practical and quirky hanging solution for my saucepans’

‘It’s all in the IDEA TO STEAL

‘Leave your steel exposed to give the room an industrial element’

COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Ohana Banerjee, 45, and I live here with my husband Ben, 43, and children Anissa, 13, and Sebastian, 11, in an Edwardian five-bedroom detached house in East Sussex. We moved here in October 2010 and it is our second home together. We merged three rooms to create a kitchen, dining and living space three years after we moved here.

MY CHALLENGE Our galley kitchen was small, cold and felt cut off from the rest of the house.

MY WISH LIST We wanted to create an open-plan kitchen and living space downstairs that didn’t feel too utilitarian, where we could all be together cooking, working and relaxing. My must-haves were natural light, organisation and style.

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TOTAL

£14,568 TURN OVER FOR MY SHOPPING LIST

KITCHEN MAKEOVER

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SLICK PLANNING’ STYLE RECYCLE

‘I had my kitchen units and shelves made to measure from scaffolding boards.

The paint and letters really add character’

Ohana kept clutter at bay by meticulously planning every inch of storage space in her industrialstyle kitchen

O

ur first home in London was a 1970s maisonette and it taught us valuable lessons about creating a flexible living space and the importance of storage,’ says Ohana. ‘When our children were two and four, we decided to move to Lewes, East Sussex, where I grew up.

We wanted a house with light and space near both the town and the countryside, so we could walk everywhere. Our mission was to apply everything we learned in our first home to our new home.

The way it was

When we made our move to the country, we chose an Edwardian house in good condition, but it was outdated and the flow of the downstairs was poor. The kitchen was at the back, in a cold area, and the living spaces were quite a distance away, so I always felt cut off from the children.

Getting started

Three years after moving here, we took the plunge and removed two walls, so we could merge three rooms into one kitchen, living and dining space. I planned to use freestanding vintage furniture for storage in the kitchen area; however, I soon realised that finding pieces to fit the awkward space wouldn’t work, so I designed my own. We spent months in advance of the building work configuring a suitable layout to fit into each of our funny and sometimes restrictive spaces. It was hard when the walls were still up, but in my mind this was the best way to save time and money.

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Designing methodically

I went through every item that needed to be in the space, from saucepans to the dining table. Next, I went online and found Ashley Johnson to make up my designs.

He recommended scaffold boards as an affordable reusable wood source. The boards have such character and I love the bits of paint and random letters on

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IDEA TO STEAL ‘Add character and texture to a room by leaving brick exposed’

HEAVY-DUTY STORAGE

‘Extra-strong runners mean I can have large drawers to organise crockery and pans below the countertop’

them. Ashley sourced Austriandesigned drawer runners that can take 30kg of weight, so I could design large drawers to hold all that was needed.

Now everything has a home – for example, all our crockery is in one drawer and the Tupperware is in another – so it’s always easy to find what you are looking for.

Raising the roof I was also determined to create a light and airy feel, so we vaulted one ceiling area and fitted a roof light. We kept the walls uncluttered without wall cupboards.

I’m quite short, so I can never see inside them anyway! Instead, we found other solutions, like a suspended ladder above head height, for hanging saucepans, and open shelving to display our more attractive kitchen equipment.

Surface solutions We decided on white Corian for the sink area, to help reflect light and for its durability. The rest of the surfaces are zinc, as it’s affordable and has a warmth that a lot of other kitchen materials lack. It helps the units look like freestanding pieces of furniture, too.

Planning pays off The building and furnishing of our new space took three months. Three years on, the kitchen is still working perfectly for our family. Hours of meticulous planning has resulted in a beautiful space that’s really easy to keep tidy. I enjoyed it so much that I have now started my own business (ohanabanerjee.com), designing practical, beautiful and affordable spaces for others, too.

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DETAILS COUNT

‘Recycled wood shelves, dull silver sockets and exposed bulbs and brickwork reinforce the industrial look’

KITCHEN MAKEOVER

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EXPOSE A BRICK WALL

1

MADE TO FIT

First, chisel away a small piece of plaster. If the brick beneath crumbles, don’t proceed, as the wall isn’t sustainable.

If it doesn’t crumble, remove furniture out of the way and protect the floor with sheeting.

Wearing a respirator, goggles and protective gloves, break up the plaster with a crowbar or a hammer and masonry chisel.

Loosen debris with a wire brush, then remove any remaining plaster, dirt and oil with a thin paste of equal parts water, washing-up liquid and salt. Allow to dry.

Apply two coats of matt acrylic brick sealant with a roller or brush, aiming for full even coverage.

‘I couldn’t find a narrow dining table, so Ashley made one with a matching bench, then I added vintage chairs’

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ALL THE APPLIANCES AND ‘PUT A SINK OUT OF SIGHT OF THE LIVING AREA TO STREAMLINE THE VIEW AND HIDE WASHING-UP’

Walls in Strong White modern emulsion, £47.95 for 2.5ltr; window and back door in Down Pipe estate eggshell, £64 for 2.5ltr, both Farrow & Ball. Kitchen units, £6,100; table and bench £730, all Ashley Johnson. Arctic White Corian worktops, £290sq m (including fitting); Mixa 871M sink, £500, both Isurfaces. Dynapro drawer runners by Gras, from £24.95, SDS London. Pistachio easy fit monobloc chrome tap, £172, Bristan. FTU 3807 I XS 77h V2 stainless steel kitchen hood, £499, Franke. AEG HGB95520YM gas hob, £329, Appliance City. JLBIOS641 single oven in stainless steel, £329; Miele G 4203 SC white freestanding dishwasher, £599, both John Lewis & Partners.

Coolicon copper light shades, £85 each, Artifact Lighting. Hanging bulb fixtures, around £80 each, Urban Cottage Industries. Festoon lights, £60, David Rose Lighting.

COLOUR PLAY

‘I add warmth to the room with bright glasses and cups that I display on shelves made from floorboard offcuts’

Find more tips on creating an open-plan kitchen-diner at idealhome.co.uk

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Where to buy Ohana’s style

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RECLAIMED KITCHEN UNITS

Ohana’s choice: RECLAIMED KITCHEN UNITS Impressed by Ohana’s timber cabinets?

Read our practical upcycling pointers…

science lab tops and parquet flooring will command designer price tags.

Don’t forget that reclaimed timber can prove more labour intensive to process than virgin wood. Pulling out nails, filling holes and treating woodworm can all bump up your bill.

What are the benefits?

Where can I source reclaimed timber?

Reclaimed timber is low maintenance and ages beautifully. Any damage can be sanded away and re-oiled, or left intact for a little more history. It comes in various forms, such as old flooring planks, scaffolding boards and railway sleepers, so the scope for creating an individual and unique kitchen is endless.

Is it expensive?

It depends on the type of timber. Old scaffolding planks and sleepers are generally cheaper than solid oak beams, for example. Timber that cost less to begin with, such as pine or upcycled pallets, will usually be more affordable, too, whereas trendy salvage like vintage

BEST FOR… EXPERT CRAFTSMANSHIP

Trunk Reclaimed’s cabinetmakers celebrate the history and uniqueness of each salvaged plank when creating its reclaimed kitchens.

GREEN CREDENTIALS

New from Old makes beautiful kitchens from restored antique pine with minimal impact on the environment – including generating its own electricity and heat.

SALVAGE HUNTING

Tobys Reclamation offers a reclaimed timber sourcing service, makes its own kitchens, and is a treasure trove of vintage furniture, hardware and architectural finds.

Trawling reclamation yards for forgotten stacks of timber isn’t as simple now that demand has soared. However, this is where you will find the best character-filled timber. There are still bargains to be found on local selling sites and auction sites.

Who makes reclaimed kitchens?

As the end look is deliberately rustic, reclaimed timber is the DIYer’s best friend. For a little more finesse, you could commission a local carpenter to make ‘new’ reclaimed doors to fit off-the-peg carcasses. Some cabinetmakers may prefer to source timber from their own trusted suppliers to help protect their machinery from any potential damage.

What are the downsides?

Provenance can be hard to prove, so sourcing via a trained kitchen-maker or carpenter can help protect you from costly mistakes. Old timber may also have been treated with preservatives and paints that contain lead or other harmful chemicals. Again, seek expert advice if you’re concerned.

RECLAIMED WOOD ‘A RE KITCHEN IS UNIQUE, Q , OF RUSTIC O O WITH TONS CHARACTER AND A SENSE OF HISTORY’ RUTH CORBETT, HOUSES EDITOR

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3 of the best

BRICKWORK WALLPAPERS LOW STRESS The spongeable surface is easy to wipe clean.

Fresco red brick wallpaper, £20 a roll, Graham & Brown

COOL LOOKS

Pale grey tones will work with neutral schemes.

FC2501 Facade wallpaper collection, £29.95 a roll, Galerie Wallcoverings

QUICK FIX

Digitally printed, you simply paste the wall.

Woodchip & magnolia real brick effect wallpaper, £75 a roll, Limelace

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esides reducing your carbon footprint, using reclaimed wood is the fastest way to create a fashion-forward kitchen that’s loaded with laid-back, rustic charm. The grain is much denser, and thus tougher, than modern fast-grown timbers, too.

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BOHO BRIGHT

Buy Ohana’s style…

BOHO BRIGHT

Cheery colours and upcycled pieces add quirky character

Hang pots to save space.

Single bar hanging pot rack, £39.99, Wayfair

Add copper elements.

Aerial brushed copper ceiling light, £50, Habitat

Choose colours that complement each other. Blue cast iron casserole dish, £45, John Lewis & Partners

Keep to classic kitchenware.

White enamel colander, £18, Cotswold Trading

Chart your travels on a fun map.

Treasure map A3 print, £19, Bobby Rabbit

Slot in compact storage.

Hambledon wine glass shelf, £85, Garden Trading

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SPACESAVING CHOICE

Go for a weathered look.

Aged-effect base unit, £1,082, Maisons du Monde

Line shelves with bright crockery.

Flamenco bowls, £4.95 each, Rex London

Mix and match kitchen seating.

Plonk bench in Heritage Blue, £395, Loaf

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5 steps to the

PERFECT KITCHEN Follow our step-by-step guide to creating a timeless kitchen that’s super stylish and built to last

For a quick change, swap in colourful accessories

PLAY WITH SCALE

Add interest to white units by contrasting small-scale splashback tiles with bold and bright printed blinds for a punch of colour

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KITCHEN PLANNING

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T

he more prepared you are at the start of a kitchen renovation, the more likely it is to succeed as a space that’s both practical and beautiful.

From choosing a layout and including plenty of storage to selecting fixtures and fittings, careful planning will prevent costly mistakes further down the line.

Getting the right layout for your space is key to getting your kitchen right. It may look fantastic, but if it fails to function as a workspace, it’ll be a huge disappointment.

A kitchen designer will be able to advise on a layout that looks good and works perfectly. Before thinking about a design, it helps to have an idea of room formations. Every space is different, but most suit one of five basic layouts...

1 Plan the layout Start with a scale plan of the space.

Measure and include features such as windows, chimney breasts, doors and boilers. Cut out to-scale shapes of every fitting you’d like to include, and rearrange them until you find a layout that works. Alternatively, look online for free kitchen design apps. Incorporate plenty of space between the individual elements and consider how the room will work with more than one person in there at the same time.

Galley

L shaped

Usually a long, narrow room where units sit along one or both walls in a line AVOID WALL UNITS IN A NARROW SPACE to prevent the room feeling too cluttered. Go for open shelving instead.

GO MODERN Use handleless units and fit semi- or fully-integrated appliances.

LAY YOUR FLOORING WIDTHWAYS It will help to make the space appear wider.

ARRANGE THE WORKING TRIANGLE so your hob and fridge aren’t opposite each other – that way people won’t end up back to back when cooking together.

BANISH CLUTTER by investing in internal storage solutions such as multi-layer drawers, pull-out racks and pan dividers to keep your essentials organised.

This layout offers lots of flexibility without feeling too enclosed KEEP AN OPEN FEEL by placing wall units along only one side of the room.

ENSURE THERE’S PLENTY OF WORKSURFACE AREA on either side of the sink and the cooker, too, for the most efficient use of space.

PLAN A PLACE TO EAT IF SPACE ALLOWS A table or raised breakfast bar at the end of the longest run of units creates a spot for informal dining.

UTILISE THE CORNERS with special pull-out kidney-shaped units or carousels.

FIT TASK LIGHTING over the prep areas and supplement natural light from any windows with spots and downlighters.

‘PLANNING TO FIT THE KITCHEN YOURSELF? MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THE CONDITION OF ALL FIXTURES AND FITTINGS ON DELIVERY’

U shaped

Island

Open plan

Allowing for units on three walls, this shape offers plenty of workspace USE TWO SIDES OF THE ROOM for your working triangle to keep it compact in a large space. Or, consider placing one element, such as the sink, on an island.

ALLOW FOR LOTS OF WORKTOP between your cooker and sink if they are on the same run of units. A distance of at least 80cm is preferable.

MAXIMISE YOUR STORAGE by adding clever solutions in both corner cupboards.

GO FOR INFORMAL DINING in larger rooms by placing a peninsula at one end of a long run of cabinets.

Great for roomier designs, an island provides extra workspace while helping to create a tighter working triangle ALLOW ENOUGH SPACE around an island to open cabinets and dishwasher or oven doors. A workable minimum is 90cm, but 120cm is preferable.

INSTALL A HARD-WORKING ISLAND Consider a prep sink and possibly a dishwasher or wine fridge, too. Extra drawers for storing pots and pans are a good idea if your hob is on the island.

THINK SAFETY FIRST and choose curved corners, which will do less harm to toddler heads and adult hips.

Great for kitchen-diners, this layout has plenty of room for dining and seating ZONE IT by separating the functional areas – for cooking, eating and relaxing – using different but cohesive materials and textures to create distinct spaces.

INVEST IN QUIET APPLIANCES so you don’t end up trying to talk over a noisy extractor or washing machine. However, make sure your extractor is powerful enough to banish lingering cooking smells.

HEAT THE SPACE EFFICIENTLY A large room with a stone or porcelain tiled floor might be best suited to underfloor heating for an even spread of warmth.

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2. Identify improvements Walk through your current kitchen and make a comprehensive list of what you love and, more importantly, the things you don’t, about your existing space. This will help you to focus on your priorities for the room, and concentrate on your must-haves and your don’t-wants.

WHAT IS THE WORKING TRIANGLE?

The working triangle dictates where the three key elements of hob, fridge-freezer and sink sit in your kitchen and is an important consideration to reduce the distance you have to walk when cooking. You move between these three features all the time when preparing meals, so they need to be in a practical arrangement and within easy reach of each other.

Ideally, the sides of the triangle created by these three points should be no more than 2.7m and no less than 1.2m long.

STAND TALL

‘MAXIMISE LIGHT WHEREVER POSSIBLE – A LIGHT AND BRIGHT SPACE IN WHICH TO COOK IS SO INVITING’

Make full use of floor-to-ceiling space in a small kitchen by stacking cupboards and built-in appliances.

Just make sure you can still reach everything!

3. Make the space work for you Think about how you live as a family and how you intend to use the space. For instance, do you cook from scratch and entertain guests a lot? Will the room be used for tasks other than cooking – homework, for example? Finally, think to the future to ensure you’re prepared for how your needs might change as your family grows.

RULE OF THREE

Create symmetry on a kitchen island by lining up three striking bar stools and hang three sleek pendants above

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Looking for more kitchen inspiration and clever makeover ideas? Visit idealhome.co.uk

KITCHEN PLANNING

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4. Consider your storage needs

Now’s the time to make sure you plan a place for everything. Measure your tallest mixers and biggest plates and take a good look at your kitchen appliances and accessories, thinking about what you want to place, and where. Arranging everything according to its function will mean you’re not having to walk too far around the room when cooking and tidying away. Visit storage specialists Blum.com for tips on how best to organise your space.

5. Put safety first Further the sleek look with handleless base units

UNIFIED LOOK

Extend a tiled splashback to the ceiling – it’s easy to clean and zones the kitchen area in an open-plan space

OPEN STORAGE

Swap traditional over-counter cupboards for purpose-built open shelving units – perfect for keeping recipe books to hand and dry goods organised

SURVIVE THE WORK

Plan a way to cook and keep food and drinks chilled when your kitchen is out of action. Look into buying an inexpensive mini fridge for essentials like milk, while a microwave and kettle can be plugged in anywhere for pared-back food prep while your kitchen is out of bounds.

If a new floor is being fitted or the waste pipe is being relocated and you don’t have another one, it might be best to decamp to a friend’s house.

Minimise the inevitable mess.

Cover hallway floors with old sheets to protect them while products are being taken through the house. Ask for any cutting of tiles and plasterboard to be done outside to minimise dust, and seal off the doors to other rooms.

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Essential if you have small children in the house, the most efficient and safest layout will route traffic away from your oven and hob to ensure kids aren’t likely to get themselves under your feet and into danger when you’re moving hot pans around the room. Make the fridge accessible but don’t put it at the very heart of the room. Try placing it to one side, nearest the entrance to the room, so children can help themselves to drinks without venturing into the cooking space.

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ADD AN EXTENSION Transform your home and gain more space without the stress of moving

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esides boosting your home’s floor space, an extension can pave the way for a reconfigured layout that complements your lifestyle. A cleverlyconceived project also has the potential to increase your home’s value. Here are some key factors to bear in mind…

Is my home suitable?

Obviously you need space outside to extend into, but equally you don’t want to eat into too much of the garden. Also, if there’s no external access to the site, and going through the house is a no, forget the idea. Public or shared drains and utilities running under your garden may also cause complications.

Do I need an architect?

While it isn’t essential to bring a professional on board, a designer’s vision will help you make the most of the space you have available. Their insight on positioning, structural systems and building materials can make a huge difference. Having an expert involved can also help when construction begins – particularly if you encounter any unforeseen issues.

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How much will it cost?

Keep a close eye on your budget. Start by allocating a project fund for you or your architect to work with. If you let them know your key goals, they’ll be able to tweak aspects of the scheme to help bring it all in on budget. Set aside between £1,100 and £1,300sq m for small, single-storey schemes or £1,300£1,500sq m for two-storey extensions.

It’s a good idea to ring-fence a 10% contingency fund, too. Do also check your existing services can supply a

bigger house – a new boiler or fuse board may be required. In older properties, the electrics may need upgrading, too.

Do I need planning permission?

While many extension schemes can be achieved under permitted development rights, anything that’s pushing the boundaries in terms of design is likely to require formal consent from your local authority. Likewise, if you live in a conservation area or area of outstanding natural beauty, you will need planning permission to go ahead. Working with an architect or planning consultant can increase your chances of success at this stage. It can also help to find similar extensions on your street, as these can serve as a precedent for your project.

Who should I hire?

A full design and build service is the least stressful, but priciest, option. Hiring an architect or architectural technician to design the extension and a good building firm to make it happen will be slightly cheaper. Try to source quotes from at least three contractors – going by word of mouth is often a smart way to find a reliable firm. Be prepared to wait – the best get booked up a year in advance.

How long will it take?

Once your contractor is on board, the build can begin. Depending on complexity and size, construction will usually take three to six months.

Use this time to source materials and products for the internal fit-out as lead times on items can be significant.

‘PATIO DOORS ARE A GREAT INVESTMENT FOR YOUR HOME AS THEY CAN HELP CREATE A MORE FUNCTIONAL AND VERSATILE SPACE’

BEST FOR… ADDING VALUE

Estate agents often consider the number of bedrooms and bathrooms when quoting value, but floor area is also considered.

According to uswitch.com, depending on the size and quality of the extension, in the right location £20,000 of building work could add more than £50,000 to the value.

ENHANCING LIGHT

Extending will provide the chance to increase the amount of daylight in a house via skylights or roof lanterns, or add patio/bifold doors to create a greater connection with the outside.

GETTING CREATIVE

An extension is a great opportunity to put your own stamp on your house. Depending on budget and space, there are a wealth of design possibilities, as well as interesting building materials, including plenty of sustainable options. RIBA (architecture.com) has an online architect-matching service to help you find the right person for your project. Government-run planningportal.co.uk has an excellent extensions mini guide, too.

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‘We squeezed in TILE TRIO

‘I used three types of tiles on the walls and floors yet they don’t overwhelm the space’

COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Joanna Thornhill, 39, an interiors stylist and writer (joanna thornhill.co.uk). I live in an 1890s terrace in Walthamstow, London, with my partner Paul Hughes, 40, a TV development executive. We moved here in 2012 and initially gave the dilapidated bathroom an inexpensive makeover, but it took us seven years to get round to properly renovating it.

MY CHALLENGE The floor wasn’t level, which was causing the tiles to crack. There was no built-in storage, aside from a rotting under-sink unit.

MY WISH LIST I wanted a separate walk-in shower, and to create better built-in storage. I also hoped to bring more unity to the room through design, and create a smarter space.

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CALMING COLOURS

‘I used soothing blues and greens on both the walls and cabinetry. I love how the teal sits with the monochrome of the tiles and woodwork’

BATHROOM MAKEOVER

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A SHOWER, TOO’ IDEA TO STEAL

‘A semi-sheer bathroom blind looks neat and lets the light in, while offering extra privacy’

Joanna shopped smart to ensure she maximised her bathroom’s floor space without losing out on storage

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ur house was rented before we moved in, so while on the surface it all looked relatively clean and neutral, albeit a little tired, we soon realised how bad its condition was,’ says Joanna.

‘However, this gave us the opportunity to strip everything out (aside from original features) from top to bottom and create a space which was totally to our taste.

Starting from scratch

While budget prohibited us from relocating the basin and toilet, we knew that due to the faulty sub-floor and waterlogged plaster walls we’d need to completely gut the room and start again, which gave me the opportunity to work out how to incorporate the walk-in shower of my dreams. There was a wasted space at the end of the bath behind the door which was the perfect spot, though with most baths coming in at around 170cm long, frustratingly this was too tight to fit in an adequate 80cm width shower tray.

I’d always loved the idea of a roll-top bath, but had assumed they’d be out of my budget – however, a friend recommended the Cast Iron Bath Company: at just 153cm in length, their Petite Millbrook roll-top did the trick. By building a stud wall to close off the side of the new shower area, we could just fit this into the remaining space and, thanks to its smaller size, it worked within my overall budget, too.

Victorian touches

TOTAL

£5,724 TURN OVER FOR MY SHOPPING LIST

To reflect our home’s heritage, I wanted to bring some period-inspired pieces into the decor, which I achieved through our choice of toilet, taps and shower head. I fell in love with Gemini Tiles’ Cuban range: the mix-and-match designs have a lovely matt finish and a faded grandeur. I chose two different patterns – one for the floors and another for the shower area – then introduced marble hexagonal

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BATHROOM MAKEOVER

BOX CLEVER

SUPER SOAKER

‘Rather than boxing in the space around the concealed toilet cistern and under the wash stand, I designed niches to store toilet rolls and cleaning products’

‘The touches of black on the handles here help it tie in visually with my all-black basin mixer’

‘SWAP DRAWER HANDLES TO BRING A TOUCH OF LUXE TO INEXPENSIVE CUPBOARDS’ STEP RIGHT UP

Make it!

BESPOKE PICTURE RAIL

‘Although this space isn’t designed as a wet room, the walk-in configuration of this shower evokes the same fuss-free feel’

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Source enough ready-made picture ledges to fit across one whole wall (you’ll probably have to go longer than required, then amend one to create the exact fit).

Starting from one side, screw in the ledges until the remaining space is shorter than the final ledge.

Using a handsaw, cut away the excess length from the final ledge before fixing into the gap.

Saw a decorative wooden trim to the same total length of the fitted ledges, then attach across the front with wood glue.

Using some wood filler, fill in the joins between the individual ledges before sanding and painting.

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Find more tips on creating an industriallook bathroom at idealhome.co.uk

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mosaics into the bath area, to visually distinguish between the different zones.

Keen to ensure the scheme didn’t feel overwhelming, I went for a calming blue on both walls and ceiling, using teal on the built-in units for a harmonising look.

Bespoke on a budget

HOTEL CHIC

‘Having a roll-top bath is a luxury and its tall sides make for a comfortable soak.

Despite its small size, it still manages to look generous in the space’

To make up for a loss of storage (a cabinet had to go to make space for the shower) we decided to go for built-in cabinetry along the entire left-hand wall. The building costs, however, were looking likely to spiral out of control given the level of storage I was after. In the end, I went for a ‘best of both worlds’ approach, by mixing two Ikea units (one freestanding cabinet and one wash stand) with some additional boxing, before painting it all in the same colour to blend everything together.

This also hid some unsightly pipework, meaning we didn’t have the increased labour costs of having those chased in.

Space to style As a commercial stylist, I love having surfaces to play around with and wanted space for both bathroom products and decorative accessories to create a more homely feel. As well as incorporating niches into the stud wall, I added a picture ledge above the bath for framed artwork to rest on, and chose pretty gold metal wall shelves for everyday essentials. To finish the look, I sourced a marble offcut, which we fitted either side of the basin, allowing space for my plant collection.’

Where to buy Joanna’s style

IDEA TO STEAL

‘A bath bridge offers an extra way to sneak in styling space, as well as providing a handy perch for drinks or books’

Black grid wet room shower enclosure panel, £631; acrylic stone capped shower tray, £302, both Roman Showers. Godmorgon 80cm wash stand, £150; Rattviken wash basin, £100; Ivar cabinet, £45, all Ikea.

Carlton back to wall toilet, £99; Chatsworth soft close toilet seat, £49.95, both Victorian Plumbing. Belle de Louvain Castello basin mixer tap, £179; The Bath Co Winchester bath shower mixer tap, £149; Dulwich riser shower system, £389, all Victoria Plum. Fog Stone Hexagon marble mosaic tiles (W48xL48xD8mm), £33.55 each; Peronda Cuban tiles in Black Block and Silver Star, £49.99sq m, all Gemini Tiles. Walls in Pale Wedgwood; cabinets in Tea with Florence; bath in Thai Sapphire, each £66 for 2.5ltr, all Little Greene. Petite Millbrook cast iron bath, £877, Cast Iron Bath Company. Finn radiator in Anthracite, from £520, Bisque. Honed marble worktop, £150, Capital Granite. Xavier roller blind in Ivory, approx £100, Hillarys.

Bernadotte wall lights, £96 each, Holloways of Ludlow. Wooden bath bridge, £58, Dyke & Dean. Brass shelf unit, £95, Rockett St George.

Mimi drawer handles, £12 each, Anthropologie.

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COMPACT BATHROOM

Joanna’s choice:

A COMPACT BATHROOM

Finding the right fittings to suit a small space needn’t put a squeeze on your style

Where do I start?

First, draw up a list of essentials. Every bathroom needs a loo and basin, but do you need a bath? Many estate agents still advise keeping the bath, particularly if it’s the only one in the house, but if you are ‘shower people’, rip it out. You only need a 90x90cm footprint for a decent shower, while a standard bath requires 170x80cm.

What if I want it all?

A two-in-one shower-bath is a great compromise. The showering area in a bath is actually much more spacious than any separate enclosure you’ll be able to shoehorn in next to it. Do think about the volume of water required – some showerbaths are wider at one end, which requires more water to fill when in bath mode.

BEST FOR COMPACT SUITES

Bathstore’s space-saving sanitaryware includes short-projection WCs, corner basins and slimline baths.

PRECISION PLANNING

B&Q’s online bathroom planner, planmybathroom.diy.com/home, lets you create 3D designs using a simple click-and-drag program.

EXPERT HELP

Ripples Bathrooms’ professionally trained designers are kept abreast of all the latest bathroom trends, storage solutions and innovations.

Showrooms nationwide.

Can I save more space?

Get a basin vanity unit – pedestal basins are a wasted storage opportunity.

Slimline cloakroom vanity units are worth exploring, but make sure the bowl is big enough to wash your face/ clean your teeth in comfort. Shower enclosures with pivot or sliding doors are better in a tight space than outward-opening models.

A compact bath – around 150cm long – can make all the difference. They are usually deeper to ensure good coverage in a more upright position, so even tall people can enjoy a nice soak.

Will it all fit in?

The easiest way to work out any bathroom layout is good old-fashioned graph paper.

Cut out scale-size pieces for your fittings and move them around a floorplan of your room. Some bathroom websites include simple online planning tools, too – try B&Q or Bathstore. Allow at least 70cm clear walkway in front of all fittings, and think about the direction that doors will open – the main entrance, shower door and any vanity or storage units – to prevent clashes.

How about corner fittings?

Corner toilets, baths and basins come into their own when there is a window or doorway taking up precious wall space. They can also allow you to squeeze in a towel rail or slimline storage unit that won’t fit otherwise. Corner fittings don’t always save space though, and can cost more, so check that you’re gaining a worthwhile area.

‘MOUNTING A VANITY ABOVE THE FLOOR F EES UP SPACE FOR FREES SMALL ITEMS AND VISUALLY HELPS THE ROOM APPEAR BIGGER’ RUTH CORBETT, HOUSES EDITOR

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3 of the best

COMPACT ROLL-TOP BATHS

TRAD BALL AND CLAW

Slipper single-ended roll-top bath, H57xW150xD75cm, £562, Wickes

PAINTABLE EXTERIOR

Petite Millbrook cast iron bath, H75xW153x D76cm, £832.50, The Cast Iron Bath Company

ADD A SHOWER

Hampton shower-bath, H65xW150x D75cm, £748, Burlington Bathrooms

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he average UK bathroom measures just 2.5sq m; roughly the size of two king-size beds. Add windows, awkward alcoves and restricting soil pipe positions into the mix and the space can get very tight. Happily, there are space-saving fittings designed to make planning a small bathroom easier.

ECLECTIC MIX

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ECLECTIC MIX

Radiate character with bold patterns and traditional finishes

Update your shower enclosure with a metal-framed panel. Hudson Reed framed wetroom screen, £132.99, Wayfair

Add a quirky touch with fun typography. Looking Good grey bath mat, £20, Dunelm

Embrace an industrial-luxe look.

Gold dipped concrete plant pot, £11, Albert & Moo

FEATURE CASSIE PRYCE

HOLDS UP TO 6LB

Freshen up your walls with a cool blue tone. Platinum bathroom paint, £20.50 for 2.5ltr, Crown

Create a feeling of space with a triple-fold mirror. Aged zinc folding portrait wall mirror, £125, The Farthing

Complete the look with co-ordinating accessories. Mimi hook in Turquoise, £12, Anthropologie

Hexagon mosaic tiles will make a delicate splashback. Lunar Fusion beige hexagon mosaic tiles, £157.02sq m, Topps Tiles

Make a focal point with a painted bath.

Duke blue 1695 double-ended roll-top bath, £539.95, Victorian Plumbing

A steel column radiator will suit a period property. Acova two-column radiator in Volcanic, £206, B&Q

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Achieve the perfect

BATHROOM LAYOUT Follow these easy steps to create a successful bathing space that’s both beautiful and practical

Add a splash of colour with bright towels

STAR QUALITY

Make an elegant roll-top bath the focal point of the room

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BATHROOM PLANNING

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fter the kitchen, the bathroom is probably the most important room in the home in terms of resale value. As we want more from our down time, the status of the bathroom has been raised – no longer driven by purely practical needs, many of us are renovating ours with relaxation and pampering in mind.

As well as simple renovations, extra bathrooms and en suites are also proving very popular. Whatever your reason, installing a new bathroom is a serious undertaking and can often be deceptively tricky, requiring quite an array of fittings and skill, often in a very compact space.

Careful planning from the start will prevent costly mistakes down the line.

Plan the layout

Start with a scale plan of your space. Measure carefully, and include features such as windows, chimney breasts, doors and boilers.

Cut out to-scale shapes of every fitting – bath, toilet, etc – you’d like to include, and rearrange them until you find a layout that works.

Incorporate plenty of space between the individual elements and consider how the room will work with more than one person in there at the same time.

Shower room

Don’t have space for a bath? A wet room or shower is a modern, luxe alternative.

The whole room will need to be tanked (waterproofed) as there is no enclosure – the water drains away through the floor.

If your budget is tight, a sleek alternative is a low-level tray with a glass screen.

CREATE A SHOWER ENCLOSURE In a long room, section off one end with a glass screen to create a walk-in shower.

GO FOR WALL-HUNG FITTINGS They will make the room easy to clean and create the illusion of space, too.

KEEP THE WALLS CLEAR Fit underfloor heating, so that the room can stay toasty without clunky, wall-hung radiators taking up valuable space.

Bath and shower

A bath and separate shower let you have the best of both worlds if space allows.

Design your room according to how it’s most often used. If your family prefer showers to baths, think about a shorter tub and use the extra space for a walk-in shower. Or, if you prefer to have baths, a corner shower cubicle will allow for a full-sized fitted or freestanding tub.

GET IN LINE Build a stud wall at the end of a bath to form one side of a cubicle.

SEE DOUBLE Add ‘his and hers’ basins if you have room. Space at a premium?

A trough-shaped sink is a good alternative.

KEEP IT NEAT Shelves can look untidy, so go for cabinets with doors that can be closed to store toiletries out of sight.

CHECK THE CONDITION OF YOUR FIXTURES AND FITTINGS AS SOON AS THEY ARE DELIVERED AND FIND OUT THE RETURNS PERIOD IN CASE ANYTHING’S NOT RIGHT

Over-bath shower

If space is in short supply, then a good solution is to fit a shower above the bath.

A family-sized bath can easily double as a shower enclosure. Either install an electric shower above the tub or swap existing taps for ones with a hand-held shower mixer – check your water pressure will accommodate it, though.

ADD A SHOWER BATH Invest in a special shower bath that bows out at the tap end, for room to move when showering.

MIX IT UP Combine the two by having a fixed-head shower above and a hand-held spray on the bath taps below – useful for bathing children and pets or cleaning.

Statement bath

Use a beautiful bath as a focal point.

Make a freestanding tub the star of the show by placing it in the centre of the room or sit it beneath a window. If you still want the look, but space is at a premium, then a smaller slipper bath or a dunk bath might be the answer.

BE PRACTICAL Seek advice on whether your room will bear the weight of a cast-iron bath, as they are very heavy.

If it won’t, then composite or acrylic versions are a good alternative.

ADD GLAM Use finishing touches such as luxe tiles or wall panelling and striking flooring to lend a touch of luxury.

Read through the guidelines at planningportal.gov.uk to make sure you don’t fall foul of regulations.

Don’t have a toilet opening directly off a kitchen, dining or living room. Also, if you only have one toilet, it shouldn’t be accessible just from a bedroom.

Contact the building control office at your council planning department if your project will include changes to the soil stack or your hot water system.

Consider ventilation, especially if the bathroom doesn’t have a window that opens to the outside.

Installing an extractor fan to remove steam is a good idea.

Speak to an electrician or your bathroom designer about lighting before you buy fittings, to avoid costly mistakes. Any lights you fit must have the correct IP rating for the bathroom zone they’re in.

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Need an extra room but don’t want to sacrifice your garden? Build upwards…

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ofts don’t get a lot of love.

Stuffed with ‘just in case’ junk and things that haven’t seen the light of day for 20-plus years, they are often ripe for renovation.

Clear yours of its clutter and you can turn it into somewhere that is both functional and beautiful.

Is my loft suitable?

Ideally your loft should be 2.2m or higher at the mid-point. If yours is lower, you might want to reassess. There’s no minimum room height dictated by building regulations, but there is for staircases and access. A workaround is lowering the ceiling in the room below – you’ll have to fit a new floor in the loft as part of the conversion, so this isn’t as drastic a project as it sounds. Next, look at any obstacles – is there a water tank or a chimney stack that might need to be moved? Finally, check your roof – does it have a steep pitch that limits height around the room and may require a dormer (a window or door projection that’s added onto the roof) or roof redesign? The roof should also be weatherproof and insulated – felt under the tiles is a good indicator that it is.

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What is involved?

Dormers, roof lights and windows need to be installed, the rafters need to be reinforced and the roof needs to be insulated, as well as a staircase fitted.

Any partition walls must be built along with first fix plumbing and electrics, and extraction if the conversion includes a bathroom. Plus, you’ll need radiators.

How much will it cost?

‘Loft conversions can cost as little as £12,000 for smaller projects and from

£40,000 for bigger developments,’ says Jude Tugman, MD at Architect Your Home. Prefab loft replacement conversions are another option, but they’re pricey, costing around £55,000.

Who should I hire for the job?

Complex projects may require the expertise of an architect, but a chartered surveyor or building engineer could be a better fit. Most building engineers can produce plans for a conversion, as well as structural calculations needed for the timber and steel components of the roof space. Ask any of your neighbours who have had their lofts recently converted for their recommendations.

Do I need permission?

Converting a loft rarely requires planning permission unless you’re raising the roof line or changing its structure, but it will need building regulations approval. This ensures that the structural strength of the new floor will be sufficient, and that the roof will be stable. A building control surveyor will visit to make sure that the work meets regulations and issue a completion certificate. If your house is semi-detached or terraced, you’ll also be subject to party wall requirements.

What are the exceptions?

Your conversion will require planning permission if the roof is going to be extended or altered and it exceeds specified limits and conditions, or if you live in a designated area. Check the limits and conditions at planningportal.co.uk.

‘A CONVERSION IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD CLEAR OUT AND TO REASSESS STORAGE. THINK ABOUT ADDING FITTED FURNITURE, TOO’

BEST FOR… CREATING SPACE

Whether your family is growing or you’re in need of a some additional square metreage, a loft conversion offers a whole extra room. If you’re planning to use the conversion as an extra bedroom, consider trying to squeeze in an en-suite, too.

ADDING VALUE

A loft conversion can increase the value of your home by up to 20% and can be used for anything from a bedroom to a home office. It may seem like a costly investment at the time, but when it comes to moving on, you’ll have boosted the property’s value and will hopefully make your money back. It’s unlikely converting a loft will require planning permission, although there are exceptions.

SAVING THE GARDEN

Now more than ever, an outdoor area is an invaluable commodity.

Extending a property outwards can often mean sacrificing garden space, where as a loft conversion utilises existing, often underused, space within the house.

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PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES TAKES 35 MINS MAKES 14 275g dairy-free dark chocolate 175g peanut butter 300g caster sugar 150g plain flour, sifted 1tsp baking powder 150g ground almonds 175ml unsweetened soya milk 23x30cm baking tin, oiled and lined with baking parchment

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Heat the oven to 180C/Gas 4.

Melt the chocolate and the peanut butter in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water, and stir together until thoroughly combined. Remove from the heat, then stir through the sugar and leave to cool slightly.

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Fold in the flour, baking powder and almonds. Fold in the soya milk in three stages and mix until combined. Spread the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 25-35 mins, or until the brownie has formed a crust, but still feels a little soft in the centre. Cut into squares to serve.

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SOLUTION Genius ways to make everyday tidying, cooking and organising easier…

Sleep with a clear conscience If you’re looking to start the new year with a fresh set of bedding, why not make an eco-friendly choice with Sainsbury’s Sleep More Sustainably range. Made from a blend of recycled polyester and BCI cotton, a total of 48 recycled plastic bottles go into making one plain double duvet set. Plus, with prices like £8 for a pair of pillowcases, you’ll be saving your bank balance as well as the planet.

Pink floral double duvet set, £23; plain blush double fitted sheet, £12, both Sainsbury’s Home

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SPRING-CLEANING MUST-HAVES FRESHEN UP

LISTEN UP: BRIGHT IDEA

Combining high-quality sound with a good-looking home accessory, this table lamp doubles up as a smart Wi-Fi speaker. Created as part of an Ikea and Sonos collaboration, the speaker allows you to stream radio, music and podcasts, while the lamp will blend into any modern interior. Putting the two together reduces the need for multiple cables.

Symfonisk table lamp with Wi-Fi speaker in White, £150, Ikea

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SMART STORAGE

Organise sprays and sponges in an easy-to-carry caddy.

Original wash up tidy, £16, Garden Trading

The two-in-one brush applicator cleans deep down into carpet fibres to eliminate dirt and odours.

Pet stain & odour remover, £3.59, Dr Beckmann

BEDROOM BLITZ

The vacuum’s agitator function helps to reduce allergies.

CleanMAX handheld UV mattress vacuum SC04, £59.99, Lakeland

NEVER WORRY ABOUT YOUR LITTLE ARTISTS USING PAINTED WALLS AS A CANVAS WITH CROWN O N’S AN PAINT FORMULA - IT’S WASHABLE, EASYCLE EAS STAIN-RESISTANT, AND NOW MUMSNET APPROVED!

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Install a room divider Zone off an office area within an existing room to make your working from home set-up feel more permanent, but without the cost or difficulty of building an internal wall. The customisable room dividers in the Alara range simply click into place and can be painted to match your interior, and you can choose to add windows, shelving, oak slats and corkboards to fully personalise your new office space.

GoodHome Alara white room divider post, 2.25x0.04m, £25, B&Q

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Make your decorating projects a breeze with these handy tricks COVER UP

Ensure even paint coverage with matt white emulsion, which fades from pink to white.

Dulux Magic White matt emulsion, £30 for 5ltr, Wilko

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REMOVE O OD O ODOURS DOURS AND N ND D STOP SP SPLASHES ASHES WI WITH THE KITCHENCRAFT MASTERCL ASS SPLATTER GUARD – ITS CARBON FILTER ABSORBS SMELLS & THE FOLDABLE HANDLE MAKES STORAGE EASY. £13.49, AMAZON

A simple yet effective way to apply detailed designs to furniture paint projects.

Meadow Flowers stencil, £17.95, Annie Sloan

VISUALISE IT

Take the guesswork out of choosing wallpaper patterns.

Graham & Brown decorating app, download for free via the Apple Store

Easy carpeting

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STAY TOASTY IN WINTER Say goodbye to chilly toes and invest in a pair of luxury heatable boots to wear around the house. Simply pop the boots into the microwave to warm them up and release the relaxing lavender scent. Perfect for snuggling up after a long day on your feet.

Cosy microwavable boots in White, £19.99, Prezzybox

Lay a soft touch underfoot with modern carpet tiles that can be installed tightly together for a seamless finish. These clever segments don’t need to be fixed down, which means that individual tiles can be replaced – ideal for high-traffic areas.

Finer carpet tiles in Grey, £5.99 each, Carpetright

SLOT-IN STORAGE

If you’re short on storage space in the kitchen, this moveable pantry unit offers a nifty solution.

At only 13cm wide, it can be squeezed in next to appliances or used to fill a wasted gap and, from the front, its solid steel facade will blend in with your units to look like part of the furniture.

Yamazaki wood topped three-tier storage trolley, £130, Amara

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Klack tray, £5, Ikea.

Totak wallpaper in Slate, £27.20 a roll, Scion at John Lewis & Partners

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Upcycle a plain wooden tray using wallpaper offcuts. First, give the frame a couple of coats of paint. When dry, cut a piece of wallpaper to the same size as the inside of the tray. Use PVA glue to stick in place. Apply a thin coat of PVA on top to seal.

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TROLLEY DOLLY

Wheels make it easy to keep crafting essentials close to hand. Coral three-tier storage trolley, £28, Hobbycraft

NATURAL CHOICE

Embrace the fruit basket trend (sorry, it won’t contribute to your five-a-day!).

Pineapple storage basket, £30, Next Home

HANDY HOOKS

Multiple knobs in pastel shades have a smart yet practical Scandi appeal. Hanging rack in metal and wood, £6.99, H&M Home

Ready, steady, sort!

PREPARE FOR SPRING CLEANING Take stock of cleaning products buried at the back of cupboards. Move almostempty bottles to the front to be used up.

ORGANISE HABERDASHERY With winter craft projects complete, place odd buttons in jars and wind leftover ribbon around wooden pegs.

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Hide away dreary cardboard boxes beneath these stylish iron and acacia wood covers.

Tissue boxes, £25.99 each, Zara Home

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A compact nursery must-have that converts into a desk or dressing table. Mack + Milo Arlie changing table, £292.99, Wayfair

SAVE STORAGE AND MEMORIES Go through your phone and delete unwanted photos. Print the ones you want to keep using apps like Snapfish.

COLOUR POP

This pretty pot features a vibrant illustration of the iconic female artist. Frida Kahlo canister, £19.95, Amnesty International UK

BEAUTY BASE

Neatly store jewellery and make-up in the different compartments. Gold and glass beauty storage organiser, £39, Oliver Bonas

HIDDEN TREASURES

Stash away seasonal clothes and shoes out of sight. Ponting fabric underbed storage trunks in Mint and Grey, £29 for two, Made

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WINTER WARMERS Enjoy these hearty dishes created by our Test Kitchen experts

CLASSIC FAVE

BUCATINI AND MEATBALLS TAKES 30 MINS, PLUS CHILLING SERVES 2 200g free-range pork sausages ½ small onion, finely chopped 1tbsp olive oil ½ garlic clove, crushed ¼ fresh or dried chilli, finely chopped Handful of large basil leaves 200g tinned plum tomatoes 1tbsp tomato purée ½tbsp dried oregano ½tbsp balsamic vinegar 150g bucatini pasta 20g Parmesan, grated

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Squeeze the meat from the sausages into a bowl and add 1tbsp of the chopped onion. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and combine thoroughly.

Form the mixture into 6-8 equal-sized meatballs, then chill in the fridge for 20 mins.

Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the remaining onion for 5-7 mins, until soft

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and lightly golden. Add the garlic and chilli, and continue cooking until coloured, then add the basil leaves.

Tip in the plum tomatoes, purée, oregano and balsamic vinegar. Stir and bring to a simmer and cook for another few mins.

In a separate pan fry the meatballs on a mediumhigh heat until coloured and

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cooked through. Meanwhile cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the packet instructions, then drain and return the pasta to the pan. Add half the sauce and stir through.

Divide the pasta between two plates with the meatballs and remaining sauce on top, then serve with a generous grating of Parmesan.

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SAUSAGE STEW WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CANNELLINI BEANS TAKES 1 HR SERVES 4 8 lean pork sausages 350g butternut squash, deseeded, peeled and cut into chunks 1 red onion, cut into wedges 395g can cherry tomatoes 100ml balsamic vinegar 400g can cannellini beans, drained 2 rosemary sprigs

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Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6.

Put the sausages, butternut squash and red onion in a deep roasting tin and roast for 30 mins.

Take the tin out and turn the sausages and vegetables to ensure that they cook evenly. Add the cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, cannellini beans and rosemary sprigs.

Return the roasting tin to the oven for a further 15 mins until all the food is piping hot.

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CAULIFLOWER AND LENTIL SOUP TAKES 30 MINS SERVES 6 1 cauliflower, broken into small florets 1tbsp olive oil 1tbsp coconut oil 1 onion, chopped 2tsp turmeric 1tbsp cumin seeds 1tbsp garam masala ½tsp chilli flakes 2 garlic cloves Thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated 1.5ltr vegetable stock 150g red lentils 2 x 400g cans chickpeas Lemon juice 3tbsp crispy onions and naan bread, to serve

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Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Drizzle the cauliflower with olive oil, roast for 15-20 mins. Melt the coconut oil in a large saucepan, and cook the onion for 5-10 mins.

Add the spices and cook until fragrant and the seeds start to pop. Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 2 mins before adding the stock, lentils and chickpeas.

Simmer, covered, for 15-20 mins, until lentils are cooked and the soup has thickened.

Add the cauliflower and simmer for a few mins to reduce slightly, then add lemon juice to taste. Serve topped with crispy onions and warm naan bread.

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YOU CAN DIAL THE HEAT UP OR DOWN

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ULTIMATE GARLIC BREAD TAKES 20 MINS SERVES 8 1 medium-sized baguette loaf 100g softened butter 3-4 garlic cloves, crushed 60g grated Parmesan 100g pitted green olives, chopped 3 sprigs each rosemary, sage, parsley, basil and bay leaves Olive oil

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Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6.

Make 12 incisions, about 2cm apart, into the baguette, making sure not to cut all the way through.

Blitz the butter, crushed garlic and Parmesan together until well combined, and season with salt and black pepper. Mix through the chopped olives. Spread the butter mixture between each incision.

Place on a large sheet of foil and fill each incision with a mixture of herb sprigs. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle over some salt and black pepper, then seal well in the foil. Bake in the oven for 10-15 mins or until golden and crispy.

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THIS IS A REAL TREAT, IT’S SO MUCH MORE THAN BASIC GARLIC BREAD

TIKKA SALMON SKEWERS WITH MINTY YOGURT TAKES 25 MINS, PLUS MARINATING SERVES 1 1 salmon fillet, cut into 3cm cubes 1 red onion, cut into wedges 2tbsp tikka curry paste 3tbsp natural yogurt ½ lemon ¼ cucumber, diced Few mint leaves, roughly chopped Naan bread, to serve

1 MEAL FOR ONE

Thread the salmon onto skewers, alternating with the onion wedges.

Mix the tikka paste with 1tbsp of the yogurt and a good squeeze of lemon juice, and spread onto the kebabs.

Leave to marinate for 15 mins.

To make the minty yogurt, mix the remaining yogurt with the cucumber and mint leaves. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Bring a griddle pan to a high heat and grill the skewers for a couple of mins on each side, until cooked through – it will take around 10 mins in total.

Serve the skewers with the minty yogurt and naan bread.

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CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP TAKES 3 HRS 40 MINS SERVES 6 FOR THE STOCK 1 leftover chicken carcass 1 bunch of spring onions, roughly chopped 2 carrots, roughly chopped 6 peppercorns 1tsp coriander seeds 2 star anise Thumb-sized piece of ginger, chopped FOR THE SOUP Thumb-sized piece of ginger, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 4 chicken breasts (or leftover cooked chicken) 200g mixed mushrooms, sliced 235g pak choi 1tbsp soy sauce 200g egg noodles

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To make the stock, put all the stock ingredients into a large pan, cover with 3ltr cold water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and leave

to bubble away for 2-3hrs, skimming off the scum that rises to the top as you go. Strain into a large bowl and remove any excess fat from the top.

To make the soup, pour the stock into a large pan with the ginger, garlic and chicken. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 mins, until the chicken is cooked. Remove the chicken and shred. (If you are using leftover chicken, skip this step.)

Return the chicken to the stock with the mushrooms, pak choi and soy sauce. Bring to the boil and simmer for a few mins until the mushrooms are cooked, then add the noodles and cook for a few more mins until tender.

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TASTY TART

SUPER GREENS SPINACH AND KALE TART TAKES 1 HR, PLUS CHILLING SERVES 8 350g shortcrust pastry 1tbsp oil 2 shallots, finely sliced 250g winter greens, such as kale, mustard greens, chard and/or spinach 4 egg yolks 250ml double cream 175g Gruyère, cubed, plus a few shavings 30g pumpkin seeds Chopped chives, to serve YOU WILL NEED 36x12cm tart tin, lightly buttered Baking beans

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Use the pastry to line the tart tin, then chill in the fridge for 30 mins.

Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6.

Blind bake the pastry for 20 mins. Remove the baking beans and set aside. Reduce the oven temperature to 170C/Gas 3.

Heat the oil in a pan, fry the shallots until translucent and then set aside. Cook the greens in a large pan with a small amount of water and then squeeze out any liquid. Blitz the greens with a hand-held blender or in a food processor with the egg yolks and cream, and season with black pepper. Fold through the shallots.

Add half the cubed Gruyère to the tart case, then carefully pour over the cream mixture, sprinkle over the pumpkin seeds and remaining Gruyère cubes, and bake for 30 mins until the tart is cooked and golden brown. Top with a few extra shavings of Gruyère, and chopped chives.

Serve with a green salad.

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CHICKEN POT ROAST TAKES 1 HR 40 MINS SERVES 6

RICH FLAVOUR

2tbsp butter, plus 30g 1 onion, cut into wedges 1 leek, sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 carrots, sliced 1 celery stalk, sliced 1 whole chicken 400ml white wine (a dry Riesling is ideal) 400ml chicken stock 1tbsp olive oil 250g grapes (red or white) 100g sage leaves 2tsp Dijon mustard 100ml double cream 30g roasted macadamia nuts, to serve

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Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4.

Heat 2tbsp butter in an ovenproof casserole and add the onion and leek. Fry for 10 mins, then add the garlic, carrots and celery, and cook for 1 min. Add the chicken, pour over the wine and stock.

Cover and cook in the oven for 1 hr, or until the chicken is cooked through. Turn the chicken 15 mins before it’s ready, so the other side cooks in the juices.

Drizzle the olive oil over the grapes and bake for 15 mins.

Heat the 30g butter in a small pan and fry the sage leaves until crispy.

Remove the casserole from the oven, stir in mustard and cream, top with the grapes, nuts and sage.

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4 APPLE AND ALMOND CRUMBLE TAKES 1 HR 10 MINS SERVES 8

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200g unsalted butter 100g plain flour 50g ground almonds 25g demerara sugar 20g oats 10g flaked almonds 500g Bramley apples, peeled, cored and chopped 500g Cox apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1tsp almond essence Zest and juice of 1 lemon 50g caster sugar

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Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4.

To make the topping, rub the butter, flour and ground almonds together until they resemble breadcrumbs. Stir through the demerara sugar, oats, almonds and a pinch of salt and set aside.

In a large oven dish, mix the chopped apples with the almond essence, lemon zest and juice, and caster sugar.

Top with the crumble mixture.

Bake for 50 mins, or until golden and crunchy on top. Serve with custard, ice cream or cream.

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SERVE WITH CUSTARD FOR THE ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD

INGREDIENTS AND KIT WEÕVE USED Powters Skinny Pig sausages Exquisite Clare Valley Riesling, Aldi Kikkoman Soy Sauce

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Bagel mania It’s official, we’re clean out of lunch ideas. But luckily these fancy new bagels from the New York Bakery Co are providing us with muchneeded inspiration in the form of two decent new arrivals. Take your pick from Four Cheese, which is loaded with mozzarella, regato, cheddar & red Leicester, or the iconic Everything bagel.

This one really does have it all: poppy and sesame seeds as well as caramelised red onion and roasted garlic.

Deli bagels, 360g, £1.80, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose

PEACH SWEET The perfect soft drink – a fizzy, peachy dream in a bottle.

The London Essence Co White Peach & Jasmine Crafted Soda, 500ml, £1.85, Ocado and Tesco

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We have a crush on this – the balance of sweet and sour is utter perfection!

Luscombe Organic Rhubarb Crush, 74cl, £3, Sainsbury’s

CLASSIC TASTE Serve in a jug with ice and lemon slices for the nostalgic essence of summer.

Bottlegreen elderflower cordial, 500ml, £3.50, major supermarkets

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Update your usual sarnie with a flavoursome bagel

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These tantalising seed assortments are great for an energy-boosting nibble. They are bursting with goodness and have been expertly collated to be beneficial to your immune system. too. We can’t get enough of the zingy chocolate-coated goldenberries in the cashew, goji and chocolate goldenberry mix. They have been making regular guest appearances on our breakfast cereals and for our mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

Nature’s Heart Immune System range, 100g, £2.99, Amazon and Ocado

Cheat’s eats!

Steam, simmer or fry your way to restaurantquality dumplings at home (where no one will be judging you for your awkward chopstick inability) in four minutes flat!

These tasty plant-based teriyaki gyozas by Itsu are the latest wonderful addition to their bestselling frozen gyoza range. With a super flavoursome meat-free chicken-like filling, they are suitable for vegans, but meateaters will love them too.

Itsu teriyaki chick’n vegan gyoza, pack of 12, £3.75, Ocado, Waitrose and Tesco

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Strip wood cladding has such a warm look @hallie_and_harrisons_house

Stencilling the kitchen island to add pattern = total genius @mydiyplaybook

100% smitten with the wallpaper on @looking_at_the_blue’s chimney breast

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Check out @theashesatnumber14 to see the before shot. Love that painted panel

The brass siding of @mcchills_nest’s island takes this space to whole new level

We are now convinced we need a green sofa in our lives @thenorthernhome_

A geo painted wall is guaranteed to get our attention @zephs_house

Creating a gallery wall up the stairs is next on our list @shoestring_terrace

@home_attherufford’s bedroom is the epitome of timeless style

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