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Welcome to our JANUARY ISSUE! he holiday season is the perfect opportunity to plan your decorating projects for the new year ahead, so this issue is full of clever ideas for quick and a ordable updates as well as inspiration for larger makeovers and renovations.

Discover fresh style ideas that won’t break the bank on page 78 and take a few tips and inspiration from this issue’s homeowners, who have all rolled up their sleeves, brushed up on their DIY skills and got creative to restore and revamp their gorgeous homes. You’ll love Sarah Gibbons’ colourful transformation of her once-bland new build on page 14 and our cover star Laura Chambers’ industrial style kitchen-diner on page 26 is giving us serious kitchen envy!

Our decorator’s moodboards this issue (page 67) reveal three of the hottest colour trends for 2021, from dark and dramatic plum hues to gorgeous sunny blues, there’s plenty to inspire your next project.

With the chilly weather set to stay we’ve also turned our attention to our radiators, with expert advice on page 90 on how to restore yours if they need a little TLC. We also asked the experts to give us the lowdown on heating insurance, so turn to page 96 to check you’ve got it covered.

Of course, we haven’t forgotten New Year’s Eve – as most of us will be at home this year our shopping picks on page 84 will help you toast to a happy and healthy 2021 in style. I hope you enjoy this issue,

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104 Our shed is now our dream o ce Lisa turned her cold, empty shed into a stylish space to work from home 110 I’ve transformed my rented home Hazel used wall murals to completely overhaul her bland living room

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Oliver Bonas WORK CRUSH Macrame hanging planter with metal pot, £29.50

Jazz up your home o ce or desk space with these colourful and comforting items

Suelo ceramic plant pot collection, from £12.50; Ero velvet table lamp and shade, £125; Tienda desk mango wood, £595, all Oliver Bonas

Bee hot water bottle, £24

Velvet Zhruie bee embroidery cushion, £34

Standing landscape frame, 6 x 4in, £12.50

Nina ceramic mug, £10

Metallic candle, £22

Pedestal plant pots, £29.50

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Wilko Woven check cushion, 43 x 43cm, £8

PEACEFUL PASTELS Recreate the soothing serenity of the great outdoors, indoors! Hunker down with these cosy, pastel pieces

Rotating photo frame, £5

Antler hurricane glass vase, £5

Blush wa e throw, 200 x 240cm, £16

Small metal bowl in green/gold, £4

Pink and gold large metal bowl, £6; taupe pom pom cushion, 43 x 43cm, £8; stag cushion, 43 x 43cm, £8; mink faux Mongolian cushion, 43 x 43cm, £5; wire table with tray top, £12, all Wilko

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Warm, earthy tones like mustard and dark orange will make your work space feel more inviting.

Contrast these warm colours with a neutral background to make them stand out, and to keep a sense of cool professionalism for those Zoom calls!

Introduce plants at a range of levels, some desk height, some on the oor and some even hanging if possible. Studies have found that surrounding yourself with greenery can really boost productivity levels.

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HOW TO HomeSense TROPICAL ESCAPE Bold colours, wooden accents and plenty of plants will liven up a dull or dated bathroom

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Turn your bathroom into a relaxing, tropical hideout with the use of natural textures like rattan and wicker.

Hanging plants (real or fake) create a soothing, rainforest vibe.

Inject some exciting colour into the room with bold shades of blue and red. Animal-themed accessories and gurines add a playful touch too!

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Tasselled tea towel, £6.99 String of Pearls plant with clay pot, £12.99

Gold gira e photo frame, £5.99

Wicker basket, £9.99

Wooden basket, £12.99 Oblong cane mirror, £19.99

Pink knot stool with wooden legs, £49.99

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Oblong cane mirror, £19.99; hanging String of Pearls plants with clay pots, £12.99 each; rattan basket, £14.99; glass candle, £12.99, all Homesense

Style on a shoestring Dutch Glam pheasant tea light holder, £24; electroplated nibble bowl, £2.75; oral side plate, £3; gold cutlery, 16-piece, £25; midnight dinner plate, £4.25; oral glass placemat, a set of four, £10; Dutch Glam napkin, a set of two, £4; Dutch Glam wine glass, £4; Dutch Glam tumbler, £3.50; oral cereal bowl, £3; Dutch Glam brushed brass candelabra, £16; tapered candle, £3 for a pair; Dutch Glam ribbed vase, £16; Dutch Glam runner, £12; oral platter, £12, all Sainsbury’s Home

Sainsbury’s Home DATE NIGHT Emulate the glitz and glamour of your favourite restaurant with dark colours and gold accessories Dutch Glam velvet throw, £20 Sahara napkin holder, £7

Midnight dinner plate, £4.25

Angel Strawbridge lidded ceramic candle, Forest Embers, £10

Sahara pink wine glass, £4.50

Sahara cocktail shaker, £8 Dutch Glam Florence the peacock table lamp in blue, £45

Dutch Glam velvet pou e, £35

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WINE AND DINE

Fifty Five South Avie Aura cutlery, set of 16, £55

New interiors website, Homebody Decor, has stocked this beautiful range of luxe, sparkling cutlery from brand Fifty Five South, just in time for NYE. These knives and forks will add a polished look to your table setting alongside twinkling candlelight and plenty of bubbly!

Choose from either a classic gold or discoinspired iridescent nish. They’re comfortable to hold and easy to clean; just wash them in warm soapy Fifty Five water to ensure longSouth lasting shine. Now, get Aurora oil cooking up a treat so you slick cutlery, can dine in style. set of 16, £35 homebodydecor.co.uk

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New year means new goodies! Here’s what we’re lusting after this month A FRENCH ESCAPE ONE STOP SHOP More and more of us are relying on online shopping, but browsing furniture on the web can be tricky and time-consuming. Where do you start? Step in ufurnish; a one stop shop for furniture browsing.

Founded by a husband and wife duo, ufurnish is an innovative search engine that allows you to browse hundreds of furniture stores, including some of our favourites: Habitat, Maisons Du Monde, MADE.com and Rose & Grey (pictured), all from a single click – so no more trawling through multiple websites to nd what you need! The site also lets you favourite products, create design boards and receive noti cations for sales alerts and promotions.

There’s even home interior inspiration and practical furnishing advice on there too. Start shopping at ufurnish.com

If you’re a fan of Channel 4’s show Escape to the Chateau, you’ll love this new book from the Strawbridge family, who swapped their East London at for a 45-room chateau in France, all on a shoestring budget. Learn the full story of Dick and Angel Strawbridge’s rst year at their chateau; read all about their tricky renovations and restorations, many of which were not shown on TV, and the exciting lead up to the couple’s stunning wedding and rst French Christmas.

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Running out of shelf space? Then it’s time to take to the walls! These new planters from Peg & Board will add a pop of colour to your home, and ensure your houseplants get the attention they deserve. Modest in size but big on colour, the planters come in ve on-trend shades, suitable for a range of décor schemes. The planters t a plant pot sized 9.5cm diameter and measure 14cm x 12.5cm. £17 each from pegandboard.com

Jace table lamp in matte Ink Blue, Perch & Parrow

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Keep your workspace tidy with this stylish and practical pegboard from Cuckooland. It’s entirely customisable, so you can create a storage and display system that works perfectly for you and your space. Pin up notes, add shelves, and show off your stationery! Available in Green, Grey and White.

Arc planters in Mustard Yellow, Coral Orange and Blush Pink, £17 each, Peg & Board

Peg board in green, £99, Cuckooland

Orange 01 paint, £38 for 2.5l, MADE.com x Lick Paint

COLOUR CRUSH One of Pantone’s shades for autumn/winter 2020-21 is a bright orange named ‘exuberance’. This happy colour is sure to lift you and your home’s spirits and will get you on a positive footing for the new year.

It pairs wonderfully with rich wooden tones for a mid-century look, and houseplants will look especially striking against a wall in this juicy colour.

If you want to go all-out, team it with deep pinks and earthy reds for a warm and wonderfully cosy interior.

Orla Kiely Sixties stem ceramic pot, £40, Amara

Karlsson mini ip wall clock in orange, £118, Red Candy

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‘I don’t decorate just to look good; the important thing is to have a comfortable home that we can enjoy living in’

Style idea Put up a picture ledge to keep your most-used cookery books handy ‘This room is constantly changing. The dining table was originally under the pendant lights, but we moved it to be by the doors out to the garden, and then put the cuddle chair in the darker alcove to create a snug, which works better with the layout of the room.

We’re also thinking of bringing the cocktail cabinet in here too’

I added pattern and colour TO EVERY ROOM Sarah Gibbons-Poole used her background in textile design to turn the plain rooms of her modern new-build into a colour- lled family home

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Welcome TO MY HOME A BIT ABOUT ME I’m Sarah Gibbons-Poole, 35, a fashion merchandiser. I live with my husband, Chris Poole, 35, a digital IT manager, and our one-year-old daughter, Cleo Valentine. I Instagram our home updates at @step_into_no.17.

WHERE I LIVE Our home is a detached four-bedroom house in Wickford, Essex. It was built in 2014 and we moved here in October 2016.

WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE Because it was a new-build, we didn’t have the renovation issues period properties often have, but the whole house was full of magnolia box-like rooms, so I needed to nd ways to add lots of personality.

HOW I MADE IT MY OWN We both love colour so we did a few practical projects straightaway. I then chose paints, fabrics and home-made crafts to add character, pattern and texture to each space.

MY STORY We’re only the second family to have lived in this house, so thankfully it was in great condition, and it was nice knowing that everything was in working order. It felt like a house we could put our own stamp on, and it was a bonus that all the rooms were plain as it gave me a blank canvas to work with.

Being a new-build, we thought nothing big needed doing, but actually there was lots we wanted to do. I love a roaring re, so the rst thing on our to-do list was getting one installed. It was actually really easy as it went on an external wall and only took the builders three days.

The kitchen hadn’t been tiled and we kept getting splashes on the walls, so that was the next job. We don’t have spare money to keep changing things to follow trends, so we picked traditional tiles as we wanted our big spends to go on classic xtures and ttings that would last.

I’ve got a habit of starting things but not quite nishing them, so Chris encouraged me to do one room at a time. I worked my way around the house, giving each space colour on the walls, then I nished them o with bright furniture and accessories. We’ve managed to create a beautiful home that’s a true re ection of our love of bright colours!

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MY FAVOURITE PART Probably the living room, purely because we put a lot of work into it and we spend most of our time there.

‘The kitchen area is the least colourful part of the house as we inherited it all as it is, but I do like how fuss-free it is. We chose the simple tiles as they matched with the neutral look’

‘The best thing with a new-build is that there’s no real building work to do’

Style idea A dining bench allows you to seat more people than bulky chairs and tucks away nicely at the end of a meal

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Kitchen ‘We didn’t choose the kitchen cabinets, but luckily I love them, and I’ll be forever grateful that the previous owners chose handleless doors as I love the clean, modern look they give. I do want to change the high gloss oor tiles. I’m sure they looked fabulous in the showroom, but I can’t keep them clean and most of the time they’re covered in cat pawprints. Chris called our last house the ‘Technicolour Dream Home’ and I promised him this house would be neutral and minimal, which is why we chose these classic wall tiles. However, I can’t help bringing colour into a room, so the neutral look didn’t go far beyond this part of the house!’

Inspiring homes ‘I bought this Cole & Son wallpaper from eBay but there was only one roll. I wasn’t sure where to use it, and initially thought it might go in the bathroom, but it works really well here. We bought the dining set o the previous owners as it works well in the space’

‘We call this our ‘Ca eine Station’. This was meant to be a utility room, but we both love co ee so we decided to make it into an area that would brighten our mornings.

The ‘Oh Hell Yes’ prints are by the illustrator Rob Lowe’

Dining room ‘We wanted to give this room a big hit of colour so we decided to add some drama and go dark with this Breton Blue paint from Dulux. We love to entertain so we created the bar area in the corner by upcycling a vintage cabinet and adding IKEA shelves above it to store glasses.

I like the way it makes people feel comfortable enough to go and help themselves, though Chris does love to make a cocktail. I love to create a fun tablescape when friends come round, and I’m still always amazed how much colour can transform a space.

It’s a nice luxury having this as a formal dining room, but I think in the future we may turn it into a playroom for Cleo.’

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‘When we moved in, we committed the interior sin of decorating this – our leastused room – rst, but it’s been fun having a special space to entertain in, though the past year put a spanner in the works for that. It’s quite eclectic in style, combining the Eastern-inspired lanterns, vintage cabinet, and modern dining chairs, but it seems to work’

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HOW TO...

Tablescape Make mealtimes more special with a beautifully styled table

‘Colour coding my accessories on these simple IKEA shelves has turned them into a real statement piece of furniture, and nothing beats a rainbow in my eyes!’

Choose a base that complements the rest of the layout. Sarah has chosen a simple spotted tablecloth that balances out her bright colours, but you could choose a bright patterned cloth and layer with more neutral colours, or you could leave your tabletop uncovered for a rustic country-style look.

Give each setting a table mat and layer up pretty china – matching or mismatched, depending on your look – starting with the largest plate, and nishing with a bowl, then place a coaster and glass to the side of each plate. Lay your cutlery and then nally add a napkin with a napkin ring, which can be a simple piece of twine or colourful ribbon.

The centrepiece is important to a great tablescape and is where the fun starts. This can be as simple as a vase of fresh owers or, depending on the time of year, you can use eucalyptus and lots of candles for Christmas, decorated Easter eggs, or simple colourful pompoms like Sara – go as wild as you want with the theme.

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Get Sarah’s cheerful home style with these fun buys

£82 .99 Caramel leopard tea towel, Five and Dime

Feist globe pendant, Wayfair

£10 Polka dot vase, Next ‘I love creating a tablescape, which of course usually includes a paper pompom or two.

Layering up these pretty dishes from M&S with simple paper napkins adds the nishing touch’

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‘I like to support local businesses where I can, so I chose this simple, classic stone surround from a place near us called Lower Barn Farm.

It reminds me of the replace in my mum’s period property, but it also works well in this modern room’

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Living room ‘It’s easy to think that because it’s a newbuild everything needs to be modern, but I don’t believe that. I really wanted to add charm and create a classic look, and once we had the replace installed and I’d put the mirror up over the mantel, I just wanted to run with the timeless feel in the room. The Oval Room Blue paint by Farrow & Ball is quite traditional looking, but it’s an easy colour to live with and it goes with anything we put with it, which is just as well as we’ve chosen a lot of di erent textures and colours for our furniture and accessories. I studied Textile Design at college and enjoy sewing so I’ve made most of the cushions myself. I love a clash of fabrics, and I get some great designer bits from leftover projects.’

Style idea Low-hanging pictures give a modern look

‘In my view, you can never have too many cushions’

‘Putting up the simple IKEA shelves gave me a chance to display the photographs and prints we’ve collected over the years. I particularly love the Cleo print, from Ivy Print Design.

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‘The bedside cabinets are from IKEA, but I’ve changed the handles to give them an original twist. The bed was a cheap eBay nd’

Master bedroom ‘I always wanted this room to be mint green as it’s such a relaxing colour.

I discovered a company called Rebel Walls who make printed wallpapers to the exact measurement of your room, so I talked to them about a design and they sent this gorgeous Jungle pattern. I’d never wallpapered before, but it came in strips that matched up exactly so it was easy to hang. I wanted to cover the whole room in plants, but I needed a way of adding them without distracting from the mural.

I initially thought I’d have a long, high shelf but then I saw people using pegs in their hallways and thought I’d give it a go on the wall. They’re really e ective and the real hanging plants go really well with the mural behind.’

Style idea Keep bedding patterns simple if you have busy walls

‘I love a good clash of colour and pattern – no room is safe!’

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‘This book storage is actually a repurposed spice rack. I created another gallery wall above it, especially for Cleo. The Hathi elephant table lamp is from Home Essentials’

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Cleo's room

‘We chose neutral grey for the walls in Cleo’s room, which is quite unusual for us, but it’s a really calm, relaxing space.

I wanted to add colour and make it fun with crafty bits that I made myself, like the bright edging I attached to the elephant lamp. Long-term, I want her to choose her own style when she’s ready so everything I’ve decorated with is removable. I made the tiny pompoms from wool and xed them on with Command strips. I’ve got paper pompoms dotted all around the house as they are such a cheap and easy way to add colour to any room, and they really stand out in the corner here, but they can easily be taken down if we want a change.’

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‘The little tassels on Cleo’s toy basket look really e ective but I just made them from cheap wool I spotted in Poundland. The curtains are from Bluebellgrey – the design reminds me of a watercolour painting’

WHAT I LEARNED...

It’s easy and cheap to decorate using colour and accessories. With good-quality, cheaper paint brands now available, it’s possible to update wall colours on a budget, and you can pick up cheap frames to mount your postcards to start o your own gallery wall.

Don’t be quick to change the bigger items; live with them for a bit and see how you can make them work for you. I didn’t like the bathroom tiles, but with a coat of paint on the walls and my choice of accessories, it’s a room I can now enjoy relaxing in.

‘The landing is really dark, so adding this colour block of orange brightens up the space and I love the clash with the blue.

The shelves are from La Redoute and the cacti and plants are from a local garden centre – they were so cute that I just went mad and bought them all’

Your home should be a re ection of you. We spend so much time here, especially over the past year, that we shouldn’t be afraid to make it our own. Very little can go wrong with painting a wall and if you don’t like it, you can always change it.

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Sarah’ s home is full of clever decor ideas, check it out on page 14

AWAY!

Give your home a sense of fun, like Sarah, by using colourful pompoms to bring in colour and texture £5 Paperchase You’ll want to reuse this colourful tree topper year after year

lowvee £29 Maisons du Monde

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Curl up with this soft eece throw, it’s perfect for a child’s room

£35 Red Candy Get all sentimental with this snuggly cushion

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£38 And so to Shop This crescent wreath can be personalised to suit your scheme

£7 Other Letters Mix and match paper pompoms for a celebratory tablescape

£20 nubie This laundry basket will put a smile on your face on washing day

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£15 George Home This cute lampshade is a sweet treat for any room

£19 Dunelm We love this zingy colour combination, it’s a real mood lifter!

£8 Dunelm This stylish tie-back brings a sense of fun to your window dressings

£25.99 Zara Home This soft oral cushion cover is a boho beauty

£16 Next Make tidying up a joy with this pink mini-basket

£25 PomPom Galore A twinkly light-up star makes a perfect night light

£91.99 Wayfair Treat your toes with a joyous Lotte jellybean-style rug

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GEO TABLE MATS Make a meal of it and set up a stylish dinner, like Sarah, with these geometric linen placemats

Top tip

You will need

¯ Medium-weight patterned fabric ¯ Linen fabric ¯ Matching thread ¯ Scissors ¯ Basic sewing kit ¯ Iron

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Cut a piece of linen fabric measuring 46 x 59cm. Lay your placemat linen piece out face-down – if it has a right side (RS) – and fold each edge over by 3.5cm.

Press the crease, then fold over again by 3.5cm and press again.

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Unfold the second fold along each edge and then fold each corner in so that the rst crease meets the crease of the second fold.

Press each corner to crease then unfold the corners.

Turn the linen over. Bring the edges of one of the corners together so that the fabric is RS to RS and you have a 45-degree point. Pin across this point.

Stitch along the corner crease you made – this will form a neat corner.

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Trim away the corner and press the seam at. Repeat steps three to ve with the other corners then turn all corners RS out and press.

Check the patterned fabric is the same size as the mitred linen – it doesn’t matter if it’s slightly smaller but it shouldn’t be larger. Trim the fabric if necessary. Tuck the patterned fabric under the linen edges and press with an iron. Pin and then sew around the linen edges 2-3mm from the inside edge, to nish.

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If you’ve got leftover fabric, use it to make matching napkins.

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We opened up the whole GROUND FLOOR A series of dark, cramped rooms is now the hub of family life for Laura Chambers, who has totally transformed her 1930s semi

Inspiring homes New French doors replaced an old window.

The extra light has allowed Laura to go darker with the kitchen cabinets. Pretty shelves between the kitchen and dining area ensure it doesn’t feel too hemmed in

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‘Adding French doors where there used to be a window has made a huge di erence’

A BIT ABOUT ME I’m Laura Chambers, an inclusion manager and interior stylist at homebirdsinteriors.co.uk. I live with my partner, Craig, a sales manager, and our children: Rory, six, and Freddie, three.

WHERE I LIVE We bought our three-bedroom 1930s semi in Hucknall, Nottingham, in October 2019, and moved in four months later.

WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE Everything! There were Artex ceilings and awful carpets throughout, but the pokey galley kitchen was de nitely the worst part.

HOW I MADE IT MY OWN We’ve opened up the two reception rooms and kitchen, reinstated replaces and added family-friendly features like a ground- oor toilet and separate shower cubicle in the main bathroom. A colour scheme of white, grey, green and blush pink has been given an edge with industrial and boho touches.

Paint skirting boards to match window frames and kitchen units

MY STORY When we rst bought this house it was very rundown and needed modernising throughout. For six months we lived in a rental property while the sale went through and then the entire house was replastered, rewired and given new woodwork over four months. Luckily, we knew lots of good tradespeople as this is our third renovation.

Knocking out two walls to make the kitchen, diner and living room all openplan was the biggest change. Installing French doors to the garden has made it much lighter too. We also squeezed in a downstairs toilet and changed the front

door. In fact, the only thing we managed to save was the replace in the dining area, which I revamped in pink and now love.

If we were staying long-term, we probably would’ve extended at the back, however we didn’t want to spend too much time and money as we plan to resell the house in a few years. I still wanted to make it as nice as possible for the family though. I’m drawn to Scandi and industrial interiors but here we have a mix of traditional features too, like reclaimed cast-iron replaces, which we put in to add character. Eventually, we’d love to build a home from scratch, where I can be even more daring with the interior design.

MY FAVOURITE PART The transformation of the ground oor has de nitely been the most successful part as it works so well for family life.

I’m so glad I splashed out on the indulgent tiles in the shower too.

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‘My heart was set on having lots of crockery and accessories on display, so we added panelling and open shelving instead of extra wall units,’ says Laura. ‘Camaro LVT ooring throughout makes it feel a lot more open and I’ve added budget stools from Homebase to complete the industrial look’

‘ The kitchen feels really cosy and has the industrial look that I love’

Kitchen

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‘The previous galley kitchen – with its dark brown units, peach walls and ugly boiler – had to go. Not only was it cold and damp, but it also led to an awful lean-to conservatory, which the previous owners used as a dumping ground.

Blocking up two windows has made better use of the wall space for cupboards and we created a downstairs loo where the door used to lead from the hall to the kitchen. Our previous home had a blue kitchen, but I wanted to go more dramatic here so I chose graphite grey units from Inspirational Interiors. I’ve combined them with fresh white Scandi-style panelling, open shelving, brass accents and concrete pendants by Vaunt Design.’

Inspiring homes ‘Having moved here from a bigger house, we had to be clever with storage solutions so we went for taller-than-standard wall units,’ explains Laura

Dining area ‘With a dark brown re surround, yellowpainted alcoves and an ugly fan light on the ceiling, the dining room was pretty uninspiring. After it was opened up to the kitchen, I wanted to keep things fresh and bright, so I used Farrow & Ball’s Wevet on all the walls. Adding French doors where there used to be a window has made a huge di erence too. I now love the old re surround after giving it a lick of pink paint and lling it with logs. I’m quite proud of the grid mirror too. I upgraded it by glueing beading onto a cheap mirror from The Range and painting it with Farrow & Ball’s Railings. Similar designs cost over £100 but my DIY version was about £30 in total.’

Laura’s dining table and bench from her previous home have been given a makeover with new A-frame legs from The Hairpin Leg Company teamed with faux leather chairs from Cult Furniture. ‘It’s gone from a countrystyle farmhouse table to something a bit more industrial,’ she says. ‘The striking pendant light from Vaunt Design with its lovely wooden detailing ties it all together’

‘The replace is the only thing we kept,’ says Laura. ‘I just love Sulking Room Pink by Farrow & Ball and when I painted it, it brought the whole room to life. The herringbone cabinet from La Redoute in the alcove is great for storing papers and toys too’

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Living room ‘After ripping up the patterned carpet in here, we got our builder to create a better focal point by opening up the replace and replacing the unused gas re with a wood-burner. Now the space is open-plan, it’s so much lighter and works brilliantly for both entertaining and family life. I picked two three-seater DFS Viv sofas from the So Simple range as they have a timeless, classic shape. They’re super spacious and can comfortably seat three adults. Since I wanted a touch of pink somewhere in the house and the boys didn’t want any in their bedrooms, I opted for one sofa in Quartz Blush and another in Steel Grey.’

Style idea Pick sofas in contrasting colours for an eclectic look

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Sca old board shelves attached with oating brackets have made the most of the alcove space, which is nished o with wicker baskets from Next and Nkuku. ‘The IKEA unit was a lucky nd as it tted perfectly,’ says Laura, ‘and the lamp from Cult Furniture adds an industrial touch’

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‘Most of my cushions are from H&M Home as they’re great value and have loads of designs,’ says Laura. ‘I like mixing large block coloured cushions and a handful of boho and Scandi statement cushions at the front to create balance and interest. The artwork from Juniqe re ects my love of dried owers and is framed by wall lights from Iconic Lights’

Buying a second-hand wood-burner from eBay has helped keep costs down, while simple at matt white tiles behind make it stand out more

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Bathroom ‘With a poorly planned layout, making the best of our small bathroom was a real challenge. Fitting in a shower cubicle as well as a bath was our priority. In the past, when installing showers over baths, we had to experiment with di erent sealants to avoid leaks and even then we still found water coming through the living room ceiling once or twice. That wasn’t a road we wanted to go down again! The solution was nding a compact, free-standing bath that would t under the window, a short projection toilet and a clever folding shower door that opens inwards so it doesn’t encroach too much on the space. Swapping the inward opening entrance door for a sliding door was a great space saver too. In total we spent around £4,000 in here.’

‘Although I’ve generally tried to keep costs down by using standard metro tiles on most of the walls, the Lily Pad shower tiles from Ca’ Pietra were my little bit of luxury,’ says Laura. ‘They really make a statement and work well with the antique bronze shower from House of Enki’

Style idea Laying bigger, longer wall tiles creates a more spacious feel in a small room

HOW TO...

Plan a small bathroom Find space-saving solutions that work for you Simplicity is key. If there’s too much to look at, the space can start to feel enclosed and busy. Keep colours to a minimum – an all-white scheme with black or brass accents is a failsafe option with one statement piece of art – and use the same tiles on the wall and oor.

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‘A free-standing bath from Easy Bathrooms was the perfect solution to free up space without compromising on style and luxury,’ says Laura. ‘Even though it’s compact, it’s really deep and a great place for unwinding at the xxx end of the day’

Stick to streamlined handless vanity units and recessed niche shelves sunk into the wall to keep the space feeling uncluttered.

Wall-hung sanitaryware works best in a small bathroom, as being able to see more of the oor makes a space feel bigger.

Mirrors are a great way to enhance the sense of space. A large mirror can be cut to t across an entire wall and is relatively inexpensive, or try a mirrored cabinet to maximise wall space. Wayfair has some great designs for under £100.

If space is particularly tight, Easy Bathrooms sells a compact Lanester bath measuring 1,200mm x 700mm at £243.75.

It may be small but it’s 420mm deep, so you can still enjoy a good soak. For a shower cubicle, brands like Merlyn, Novellini, Aquadart and Roman all have inward opening doors.

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Steal my style Get Laura’s Scandi chic style with these buys

£24 Blue stoneware pot, Spicer & Wood

Mustard bedding and a palm leaf cushion from H&M Home complement the jungle wallpaper.

Laura upcycled the second-hand wardrobe and made the bunting herself

£35 Tonga wall basket, Idyll Home

The starting point in here was the Mischievous Tigers wallpaper by Rebel Walls. Laura has added animal accessories to tie in, like the zebra jug from Next and leopard picture by Wonder & Rah. ‘The wooden letter was made by a family member @stu bysmith,’ says Laura. ‘And the magazine racks from HomeSense are ideal for Rory’s storybooks’

£79 Austen metal bar stool, Cult Furniture

Rory's bedroom ‘The larger of the two front bedrooms was previously decorated in an awful lavender purple colour. So, we painted the walls in Strong White by Farrow & Ball, as well as sanding the oorboards and painting them grey. I let my little boy choose what he wanted. He picked a jungle-themed wallpaper from a few options I showed him. As it’s quite dramatic, I tried to tone down everything else and keep it neutral with a simple La Redoute rug. Adding in another reclaimed replace has made a big di erence too and I love the hearth we made with some lovely patterned tiles from Topps Tiles.’ xxx 32 yourhomestyle.uk

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Master bedroom ‘Our bedroom design was centred around the gifted print from Graham & Green, which I wanted to make into a feature. I felt the natural rattan vintage-style bed from Time4Sleep would tie in well with it. The new dark panelling sets it o too. There was no replace before, so we found a reclaimed design on Gumtree and sandblasted it. Craig built a frame around it, so it looks like an original.

Painting the walls in a warm light grey – Skimming Stone by Farrow & Ball – has tied everything together.’

‘We painted the reclaimed replace black for a more dramatic look and propped a mirror from Wayfair above,’ says Laura. ‘The wardrobe came from a furniture auction and I painted it pale grey when we moved here’

Style idea Ensure xings protrude out further at the top, so your artwork appears to hang straight over panelling

‘Our joiner made the panelling, which we painted in Studio Green by Farrow & Ball,’ says Laura. ‘The wall lights from Iconic Lights work really well against it, and I picked two £30 side tables from Wayfair to keep costs down. I love the face vase from H&M Home too’

WHAT I LEARNED...

It’s essential to set a timeline when you’re project managing. We gave ourselves four months to renovate the house so getting a time frame for jobs from the various trades ensured all the materials were ordered on time.

Having the smoke-stained uPVC windows spray painted rather than replaced has totally transformed the front of the house. It cost about £250 for a medium-sized window and we’ll be getting the company back to do the rear of the house as well.

Sticking to your budget is important but don’t be afraid to have a few mini splurges here and there. It’s those things that will make a big di erence to the nal look.

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Laura’s home is full of on-trend pieces; see how she pulls them together on page 26

Fill your home with lots of character, like Laura, with these on-trend facial features

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This pair of twin vases will bookend your mantelpiece with style

£32 Audenza This stylishly simple vase would be a great utensil holder

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This taupe lamp is a subtle nod to the trend, with a neutral colourway

£14.95 Desenio The earthy tones of this Sienna print are bang on trend

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£12 Mint & May Make mornings more straightforward with this chic jewellery holder

Shop the look

£30 Spicer and Wood

£29.99 H&M Home Give your room a Seventies avour with this rattan mirror

An earthenware wall ornament will perk up dark corners

£37 per sq m MuralsWallpaper Put a new face on your décor with this abstract wallpaper

£10 Red Candy Let this Mrs Rose hook help you to keep things neat

£15 The Contemporary Home Cheer up your décor with this sleek face pot and its adorable smile

£29.99 Beautify Pucker up! This lips mirror will make a glamorous statement

£10 Debenhams Brighten up your bedroom with this pink-hued cushion

£15 MADE.com Guests will love this playful doormat

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Make the look...

FLORAL HOOP Flower arranging is so much more than putting a bunch in a vase – follow Laura’s lead and get creative with your display with this rustic oral ring

Top tip If you want your wreath to last longer, use dried or faux owers instead.

Extract from Wreaths: Fresh, Foraged & Dried Floral Arrangements by Katie Smyth and Terri Chandler. Quadrille, £14.99

You will need

¯ Sharp scissors ¯ Embroidery hoop ¯ Green orist’s tape ¯ Strip of linen or ribbon ¯ Green foliage ¯ Fresh owers

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Cut your ower stems diagonally to about 8cm. Cut most of your foliage stems diagonally to about 16cm and leave a few of the more delicate stems slightly longer than this. Set aside one piece of foliage to add as a nishing touch – we used a jasmine stem, about 24cm long.

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Attach the greenery to the hoop – ruscus makes a good base foliage.

Secure all materials using orist’s tape and pull it tight. The owers are grouped together at the bottom to provide a focal point, with foliage splayed out on either side. Add the other pieces one at a time, and make sure you cover the tape from the previous joining.

Use tape around the stems to secure the owers to the ring. Add these in any order, but for visual impact it’s a good idea to add the larger blooms in groups.

Here, the roses are close together, which

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strengthens the visual balance of the wreath. Larger-headed owers also help to cover any areas of tape that might still be visible on the hoop.

Finish your wreath by inserting a nal piece of foliage under the head of one of the larger owers, going in the opposite direction to the rest of the wreath. Something delicate, such as jasmine, works well. You could loop the hoop onto the side of a chair – this would be a lovely idea for a special dinner – or tie some linen or a ribbon to the top and attach it to a hook.

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Being on a budget made us MORE CREATIVE With a passion for a bargain, Sarah Doyle is constantly switching up her style by upcycling second-hand pieces and charity shop nds

Style idea Update a sofa with an ever-evolving mix of throws and cushions

Inspiring homes textured wallpaper, which we removed.

Since connecting with other homeowners on Instagram, I’ve de nitely become much more adventurous with colour. Going for dark green walls in the kitchen and dining space was quite a bold decision for me, but it works so well and is the perfect backdrop for all our art pieces.

Not having lots of money to furnish the house has de nitely made us more creative. We’ve got used to mixing practical IKEA pieces with second-hand nds for a really unique style. I wanted our home to show that you can create a bespoke look on a limited budget, and that it can feel completely di erent to anyone else’s.

‘I wanted our home to look and feel di erent to anyone else’s’

Welcome TO MY HOME A BIT ABOUT ME I’m Sarah Doyle, a colour consultant, stylist and blogger @retwiggd. I live with my husband, Gavin, a senior VP for a software company and a part-time artist, and our children, Noah, 14 and Olivia, 10.

WHERE I LIVE Our home is a three-bedroom dormer bungalow in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland. We bought it in 2008.

WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE Every room needed to be updated.

A lot of the house had originally been painted in a custard yellow, which hadn’t been changed since it was built.

It also needed much more storage and the oor in the living / dining room needed replacing.

HOW I MADE IT MY OWN I made some brave choices when it came to painting. Art plays a huge part in making a house feel like home to me, and I’ve lled the place with pieces I love, along with all my bargain nds.

MY FAVOURITE PART The dining room. I love the dark green walls as they add a richness and character to what was once a very bland space.

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To pull the look together, Sarah sourced the deep green sheepskin from Nine Yards Design, which she teamed with a mix of cushions from one of her favourite Irish brands, Scatter Box. The oversized rug is from EZ Living Interiors and the leather pou e, which Sarah lled, is from Youbshop

Feature and styling Penny Crawford-Collins Photos Philip Lauterbach

MY STORY Having looked at several houses – none of which ticked the right boxes – we were persuaded to take a look at this timberframed bungalow. Stepping inside, it immediately felt warm and cosy and had a really good-sized garden with the added bonus of a beautiful 80-year-old cherry tree.

The house was in good condition, but we didn’t like how it’d been decorated.

After buying the bungalow, we didn’t have much money, so we mainly did cosmetic changes. We replaced the laminate ooring in the living/dining room and added built-in storage to all the bedrooms, the cloakroom and utility room. Every room had strange

Sarah’s clever eye and knack for styling is evident throughout her home. The little Indian-style table from Homebase and the IKEA lamp make this a cosy reading corner

Living room ‘Before, the living room was dull and dated without any character. To make it brighter, we replaced the oor and painted it in Ammonite by Farrow & Ball. Filling the room with lots of plants, colourful artwork and plenty of cushions has given the space so much warmth and personality. I’ve furnished the room with second-hand pieces that I’ve upcycled with chalk paint, which is a great way to give furniture a new lease of life. I dream of replacing the DFS sofas with green velvet designs, but they’re lasting so well I can’t justify replacing them any time soon.’

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Inspiring homes Sarah has connected the two living areas together by painting the entranceway in green – the same shade that dominates the dining room. As well as linking the separate zones, it brightens up the living room’s white walls

The dining table was a wedding present that the couple updated by painting the legs in Graphite chalk paint by Annie Sloan.

Around the table, Sarah chose a mix of pink chairs from EZ Living Interiors and blue chairs from Søstrene Grene

Style idea Di erent-coloured chairs bring an eclectic look to the dinner table

The drinks cabinet was a charity shop nd that Sarah painted in Graphite chalk paint by Annie Sloan. She added gold feet and used a Designers Guild wallpaper as a backing board.

The same paper design was used to line the glass doors of the IKEA LIATORP white cabinet

Dining room ‘This was the rst room where I started experimenting with colour.

It started when I won a competition

by Stillorgan Decor for a Mylands Paint voucher. I knew I wanted to go green and was helped to pick the right shade – AGY23 – from their 900 colour collection. I’m glad I was brave enough to go for it, as this colour has completely transformed the space. As I love collecting old pieces of china, it was important that I had plenty of storage, and for an eclectic look I teamed an IKEA cabinet with two bargain units. To bring the space together, I tted an oversized pendant light over the table and introduced some extra colour with my deep blue and dusty pink velvet chairs.’

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HOW TO...

Gavin’s father made the island with reclaimed wood and a salvaged worktop. It’s painted in Annie Sloan’s Amsterdam Green – along with the stool, a rescue skip nd

Upcycle furniture with chalk paint Get the most from this upcycling essential with these top tips If you want to create an aged, vintagestyle e ect on wood surfaces, use ne sandpaper to distress the piece. For an authentic look, concentrate on areas that would naturally get a bit of wear and tear, like corners and edges. Apply light pressure – it’s better to build up the look gradually. Sanding is also a great way to achieve a smooth nish, but go lightly.

Give depth to your furniture piece with the two-tone distress technique. Apply two di erent colours on top of one another; wait to dry and lightly sand the top layer, which will reveal the rst colour layer underneath, instead of the woodwork. For maximum e ect, go for a darker shade on the bottom layer and contrast it with a lighter coloured topcoat.

Kitchen

The striking green paint used in the dining space is continued into the kitchen, including the doors and woodwork. The kitchen units are original to the house, but they’re on Sarah’s upcycling to-do list. However, other kitchen design details – like the ooring – have grown on her.

‘Funnily enough I didn’t like the terracotta oor tiles and was determined to change them,’ she says, ‘but the trend for them seems to be coming back, so maybe I was right to wait and not get rid of them.’

Because it’s water-based, chalk paint can easily be thinned or thickened. To thin, slowly stir the paint as you add water. To thicken, simply leave the lid o for some time and stir before using.

To protect your piece, apply two coats of chalk paint wax. Use a lint-free cloth or bristle brush and work in small sections – this will seal the paint and protect the surface. Wipe o any excess and wait 24 hours before bu ng.

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£39.95 Stratton hanging pot, Garden Trading

Retro rotary telephone, GPO Retro on Amazon Fuchsia Historic rug, Joe Browns

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Second-hand buys are Sarah’s go-to for adding character to her home.

Sarah loves to collect blue and white Cornishware, which she buys at antique markets. Similar items can be found on eBay

Inspiring homes The study area is painted in Green Smoke by Farrow & Ball, with artwork by Gavin and Penny Feathers Studio adding interest to the wall. The practical IKEA furniture is decorated with dried owers, a retro telephone and a stack of vintage books

‘I love that a lot of our paintings have been done by Gavin and my mother – they have a special place in my heart’

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Master bedroom ‘To keep this space light and calm, we painted the walls in Great White and Peignoir by Farrow & Ball. The bed, from Irish chain Dunnes Stores, was originally brown leather and I had it upholstered in neutral fabric so it suited the space better.

The IKEA bedside tables t perfectly at either side of the bed and they’re handy for displaying little knick-knacks. The blanket box was another charity shop nd – it was originally brown melamine and I painted it in green chalk paint and reupholstered the top. A shaggy sheepskin and cushions nish it o .’

Layering up sheepskin throws from Pavot Blue Interiors and cushions from a selection at Scatter Box helped create the cosy feel Sarah wanted in her bedroom. A mix of di erentstyle accessories throughout the room – including a gallery wall made up of artwork from Penny Feathers Studio – gives the room an eclectic vibe 46 yourhomestyle.uk

Style idea Attach coloured fringing to a lampshade for a designer look

‘Our house is constantly evolving.

I’m always thinking of new ways to bring in more colour or how to rearrange a room layout’

Inspiring homes Sarah recently revamped her en suite, which is painted in Ashes of Roses by Little Greene. To freshen up the tiles, she used a grouting pen from Amazon. The towels and bath mat – along with the small drawers that t snugly under the sink – are from IKEA and the mirror was an auction nd

Olivia's room ‘This is a really cute space for a little girl,’ says Sarah. ‘We wanted to keep the space light and airy so we decorated with lots of accessories in pretty pastel shades and painted the walls in Teresa’s Green by Farrow & Ball. The bedside table was a skip rescue that I painted using a mix of tester pots and sealed with varnish. The oating shelves are from IKEA, and on the wall we put up some of Olivia’s favourite prints.’

The cosy feel is continued in Olivia’s room with layered rugs, scatter pillows and a string of coloured lanterns

WHAT I LEARNED...

Pick a colour you want to run through your home. For us, that’s green and we’ve carried that through the rooms with accessories, upcycled furniture and lots of houseplants.

Decorate with things you love – you don’t need to follow trends.

Look through your wardrobe to see what colours you like – very often the colours you wear are a re ection of what you really love.

I always feel happiest when I’m surrounded by nature, so having lots of plants and owers are my key to wellbeing in the home, particularly in the winter months.

Use vintage and second-hand pieces to add character to your scheme. A new-build doesn’t have to be boring; you can easily add your personality with the little details.

Sarah found the vintage dressing table at a Dublin ea market. ‘I fell in love with it and although it’s not massively practical it’s so beautiful. This is my French boudoir corner’

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GRAIN

See how Sarah creates a cosy home with wooden accents on page 40

Celebrate the beauty of nature, like Sarah, by including raw wood in your interior schemes

£12 Dunelm Give your candles a lift with this ornate wood and metal work candle

£85 Next This Bronx wall vanity contains hidden storage for a re ned nish

£170 La Redoute This solid Acacia side table will double as a sturdy stool or garden seat

£25 Debenhams A dark acacia platter will set your nibbles o to perfection

£22 Argos

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These desktop drawers will help to keep your home o ce neat and tidy

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£49.99 H&M Home Use a dinky stool as a rustic bedside table for instant cottagecore vibes

£51 Iconic Lights Go glam with a tripod light and its glossy ttings

Shop the look

£99 Zara Home Get sorted with this industrial style storage unit and its cute chalkboard labels

£99 Cult Furniture This modernist chair is a super cool, it’s a true style classic

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£10 George Home A rustic lantern will lighten up your décor all year round

£40 Matalan This elegant lamp looks like it costs double the price, it’s a total bargain

£35 Dunelm A small bedside table gives you clever storage with a contemporary look

£45 IKEA Raw pine cabinetry has a sleek, Scandi vibe and will age beautifully

£14 Lisa Comfort Home Fill your home with gorgeous woody scents with the Sonora Tobacco and Patchouli candle

£199 John Lewis & Partners Get comfy on the sturdy Wilton frame with its minimalist pine style

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WOOLY CUSHION Cosy up a sofa or chair, like Sarah, with this warm and fuzzy latch hook cushion. Why stop at just one?

Top tip If you’re new to latch hooking, practise using the latch hook and a scrap piece of fabric before you begin the project.

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¯ Piece of thick card, 14cm wide ¯ Woollen yarn ¯ Scissors ¯ Latch hook tool ¯ Latch hook 44 x 44cm canvas ¯ Two pieces of backing fabric: 37 x 27cm and 37 x 20cm ¯ Pins ¯ Needle and thread ¯ 45cm cushion pad

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Wind the yarn around the piece of card and cut the top and bottom to make a pile of short lengths of wool. Holding the latch hook in one hand, take one of your pre-cut wool pieces and wrap it around the shaft of the latch hook.

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Push the end of the latch hook into a hole in the canvas and then out through the hole directly above it. The latch should be open here. Hold the two ends of wool together and position them between the latch and the hook.

Pull the hook towards you and out of the canvas. The latch will close over the wool and you can then pull through to complete the knot. Pull on the two ends evenly to tighten.

Draw a 27cm square onto your canvas – this is your working square. When you have nished latch hooking your square, you can now turn it into a pillow cover. Take your two rectangles of backing material and

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Trim the latch canvas back to 2cm all around the edge of the worked section and fold into the edge of the wool section.

Fold in a hem on three sides of the rectangle of backing fabric and pin across one end of the pillow. In this case you’re pinning the fabric with wrong sides together. Use thread doubled up to sew in an overstitch all around three sides.

Add the other rectangle at the other end of the pillow in the same way. This rectangle should overlap the rst. Sew in position and ll with the cushion pad.

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We did it ALL OURSELVES! Having never even painted a wall before, Becky Powley and her partner, Ro, learnt the skills to create their forever home

‘I go ‘wow’ every time I walk into our house.

It’s such a nice feeling knowing we’ve done it all ourselves’

Inspiring homes

MY STORY The moment I walked into this house I had ‘the feeling’. The décor wasn’t to our taste and we quickly realised that the house was being held together by wallpaper, but it had good bones and I loved it, so we went for it.

We had new windows installed straight away and then we redid the plumbing and the wiring and replastered throughout.

We worked our way through the rooms, renovating each one until we got to the extension. We wouldn’t have classed ourselves as DIYers before, but we had quotes to lay the herringbone oor in the bedroom and the labour was as much as the materials, so we thought we’d give it a

go ourselves. It was a slow job and we had to be really patient, but we watched online videos, and though it was hard, it went well and we thought, if we can lay a herringbone oor we can do anything.

We painted, decorated and tiled each room, and having done an Architecture degree, I even drew up the plans for the extension. We knew we wanted to extend even before we moved in, but the foundations weren’t as good as we thought so we had to do some underpinning.

This was our rst project – and it was massive – but we’ve learnt so much, and created a beautiful home. I really believe, if we could do it, then anyone can!

Welcome TO MY HOME A BIT ABOUT ME I’m Becky Powley, a 28-year-old commercial estate surveyor. I share snaps of my home redecoration at @alittlevictorianrenovation. I live with my boyfriend, Ro Rimington, 30, who’s a lecturer, and our cat, Persia.

WHERE I LIVE My home is a four-bedroom Victorian semi-detached house in Nottingham.

We moved here in October 2018.

WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE The whole house needed renovating from the inside out, including plumbing, electrics, ooring, a new kitchen and bathroom… I could go on!

HOW I MADE IT MY OWN We decided to do the work ourselves as we knew it could be a forever home.

We weren’t in a hurry, so we researched each project and then slowly tackled each room, asking for help when we needed it along the way. We also added an extension, which has given us more space.

‘We couldn’t initially a ord to install a real re in here, so the builders prepared the replace for a log burner by adding brick slips and putting the mantel on for us, though it’s actually a plaster log, not a wood one, so it won’t warp over time. We’d built the extension before we bought the green sofas from HomeSense. They were too wide to t down our side alley, so we had to lift them above our heads and over next door’s fence to get them into the room’

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MY FAVOURITE PART I love the extension. It has everything in it that we need, and we could actually just live in this part of the house if we needed to!

‘We had the black and wood shelves made speci cally to t this space by Outback Interiors. They did the most amazing job of matching the shelf line to the black line that goes around the room’

Style idea Fill an empty replace with good-looking logs

Snug ‘This was the original dining room and it only had a tiny window to let in light, and a side door to the back of the house. We knew we wanted a cosy, snug area in the extension and it made sense to put it at this end of the house where it gets the least sunlight. I originally thought about wallpapering this wall, but Ro wasn’t keen, so he came up with the idea of the black stripe around the room. I was a bit nervous initially as it’s so bold, but it’s worked really well, especially as by levelling the line with white you don’t notice that the ceilings are at di erent heights. I love the way it allows the bright colours of the furniture and accessories to really stand out.’

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Inspiring homes ‘Painting the wall and shelves the same colour has given the room a consistent feel, but it also feels more spacious and sophisticated. I’m glad that we kept this as a formal living room, as at one point we discussed knocking through to include a dining area. We made the masks while travelling in Venice and the Hartley House sign is a letter board’

‘I’d seen a similar layout online, starting a gallery wall with two large, o -set pictures and then working your way along. I laid all the prints out on the oor rst, to get the positioning just right’

Living room ‘We were lucky that the previous owners allowed us to come and measure up while they were still living here, so we had new windows made and lined up to be installed just a few weeks after we moved in. We laid the oor and did all the painting ourselves, choosing this lovely Braze Blue by Craig & Rose for the walls. When it comes to decorating, Ro does the larger areas and I’m the ‘edger’ as I’m a bit of a perfectionist.’

‘We call this our travel wall and it’s really special as it’s full of pictures that we’ve picked up over the years. We had the map – from Oliver Bonas – framed and we only scratch o places we’ve been together, though it’s not quite up to date. I would call my style eclectically English, and this classic Chester eld-style velvet sofa – a bargain at £399 from HomeSense – is one of my favourite buys.

The co ee table was left behind by the owner of our previous at’

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HOW TO...

‘We rst saw the units combined with these worktops in the Wren showroom and we both loved how sleek the design was. I also liked the fact that the doors were handleless which added to the unfussy look. Complementing the black with the light oor and white ceiling stops it feeling too dark’

Become a pro Follow these handy hints to help your renovation run smoothly, especially if you’re learning new skills as you go Invest in the correct tools for each job and buy the best quality you can a ord.

Also, prolong the life of your tools by looking after them. Little things like always washing your brushes well and cleaning and putting away small pieces of equipment so nothing gets lost can really make a di erence.

Do your research. There are hundreds of online tutorials that show you how to do almost any job you can think of. Also check out tips from other DIY homeowners on social media or DIY blogs, or ask a professional for hints. Becky and Ro asked their carpenter to show them how to do mitre joints – those ddly angled joints in corners – so that they could attach their own skirting.

Make sure you always wear the right safety gear; think goggles, gloves and someone to hold your ladder. Be aware that some DIY may void certain warranties, so check your insurance before you start.

Finally, weigh up the cost of your time and the money saved, compared with the cost of employing a professional.

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Lansdowne three-light pendant, Garden Trading

‘I was just scrolling on my phone when this pendant light from Limited Abode popped up. I loved it so much that I bought it even before the kitchen was nished, and it became the inspiration for the nal look of the space’

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£35 Geo cube throw, Joe Browns

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Kitchen-diner ‘The original kitchen – which was very pink – was not to our taste at all. The kitchen design developed a lot as we lived in the space and as the project progressed.

We liked the idea of keeping the steels exposed and a bit of the brickwork open. So, we decided to opt for something more modern and industrial, and this allblack, super-sleek option from Wren suits the space far better. It worked in our favour that the house needed a lot of work, as it meant we got it for a lower price.

This freed up extra money to do the extension work, including creating the dining area, and we found great builders who had a perfectionist approach to the job. It was important that we liked them as we had to practically live with them for six months! We wanted to create a light, open space here with lots of glass at the back so that even on cold days we could sit and feel like we were virtually in the garden.’

Style idea This large decorative clock gives the wall a focus and breaks up the stark line of black paint

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Master bedroom ‘We decided to renovate this bedroom before anything else to give us a nice base to live in and somewhere to relax while we were doing the rest of the work. We stole some space from the middle bedroom to make an en suite and restored the replace so that we could install a Hobbit log burner.

We had a TV wired in so we could use the space as a short-term living room and had oor-to-ceiling tted wardrobes made.

We decided to go full height with the wardrobes, as the top section is an often forgotten and unused but really useful space, and it’s perfect for storing spare duvets and blankets not needed every day.’

‘This room is quite big, so I use the space in the bay as a dressing area. I bought the yellow chair from a local selling site – it was the starting point for us being braver with colour. It was used by an independent restaurant as waiting seating for guests, but they needed the space for more tables and it was hardly sat on, so we happily gave it a new home’ 60 yourhomestyle.uk

‘We weren’t looking for a project, but doing this showed us that with patience, research and good tools, we can do anything’

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‘We thought about having a stand-alone bath and squeezing a shower into the bathroom, but since we’ve put a decent-sized shower in our en suite we decided it would be better to make it more spacious.

The shower over the bath is from Burlington’

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‘In the spare room, I wanted to create a calm, sophisticated feel that was also relaxing for me to work in. I love the blush pink bed from Danetti, and the pendant bedside lights, which help give the room a hotel-luxe feel, which is nice when guests come to stay’

‘We laid the oor in here ourselves and that was the start of our DIY journey. We chose to oil it at home as going for an un nished product saved us about 30 per cent compared to similar, ready- nished products, and oiling it was a doddle!’

WHAT I LEARNED...

That we are far more capable than we thought. This was our rst project and it turned out to be massive, but by being patient and doing the research, we managed to nish everything we set out to do, and we did it well!

Get good brushes and you’ll never have to use masking tape again, which – though a popular solution for painting straight lines – often pulls o the paint so you end up having to do timeconsuming touch-ups.

Don’t be scared of colour. We’ve gone for a really bold colour scheme on all of the walls, but if it hadn’t worked out we could have just changed it. It’s only paint after all.

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£319 Wayfair The Rhys hand-tufted, wool rug is a contemporary take on a Moroccan classic

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Shop the look Layer up textiles like a pro with inspo from Becky’s home on page 54

£25 Habitat Use the Yala platter as a dramatic fruit bowl, or stylish wall art

£39.95 Co ee & Cloth This rust-coloured throw is the perfect addition to a cosy night in

£40 Dunelm The Jaipur tasselled cotton throw will give your sofa a sunny, boho vibe

£35 Oliver Bonas A rustic basket shade will cast beautiful shadows around your room

£45 Lisa Comfort Home Level up your storage with a colourful, hand-woven Bolatanga basket

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£59.95 nkuku This hand-woven hemp wall hanging has a sustainable mango wood frame

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Take a seat on this gorgeously u y, rose pink pou e

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BEDSIDE TABLE We see it last thing at night and rst thing in the morning, so make your nightstand as beautiful as Becky’s with this upcycling project

You will need ¯ Wooden wine crate ¯ Plywood sheet ¯ Three hairpin legs ¯ Power drill ¯ Wood glue ¯ Four

3cm-long wood screws ¯ Seven 1cm-long wood screws ¯ Basic toolbox

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Cut the plywood – or ask the hardware shop to cut it for you – so that it ts snugly inside the crate to form a shelf.

Slide the shelf into the crate and mark on the sides of the crate where it will sit, then remove the plywood.

Drill two pilot holes on either side of the crate for the shelf to screw into.

Squeeze a line of wood glue along the edges of the shelf and line it up with the markings.

Using the pilot holes in the sides of the crate as a guide, drill through the holes again, drilling right through into the shelf.

Screw the 3cm wood screws through the crate and into the plywood.

Mark the placement of the legs through the screw holes in the legs. Drill pilot holes, ensuring you don’t drill through the base of the crate, then install the 1cm screws to secure the legs to the crate.

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Decorator 's MOODBOARDS Get on trend for 2021 with the hottest new colours for your home, selected by leading colour experts

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Epoch Go glam with rich purple and dark orals for an elegant vintage feel

Brave Ground

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Aegean Teal Relax with a warm blue that brings summer holiday vibes to your home

Get back to nature with a soothing earth tone that’s simple to use

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Rummage chest of drawers, £695, Loaf

Regal select matt paint in Aegean Teal, £24 per 1l, Benjamin Moore

Cath Kidston Pembroke Rose bed linen set, from £65, The French Bedroom Co

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neutrals, like taupe or beige, for ooring, tiling and woodwork O Find brass and gold nishes for door

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SHOP THE MOODBOARD Fryetts Fabrics Wild Flower fabric in Teal, £15.50 per m, Curtain Fabric Store 2 EGGER HOME laminate ooring in Light Dunino Oak, £16 per sq m, Homebase 3 Matte paint in Beck, £41.50 per 2.5l, Linda Barker Paints 4 French Ticking fabric in Duck Egg / Denim, £57 per m, Vanessa Arbuthnott 5 Attingham Powder Blue geometric décor tile, £74.53 per sq m, Topps Tiles 6 KALKBRÄKEN cotton fabric, £5 per m, IKEA 7 Silk emulsion in Duck Egg, £12 per 2.5l, Wilko 8 Norfolk Twist carpet in Blush, £17.99 per m, Carpetright 9 Crackle metro tile in Tuileries Cream, £39.95 per sq m, Walls and Floors 10 Nightingales wallpaper in Eucalyptus, £25 per roll, John Lewis & Partners 11 Matt emulsion in Luna Landscape 6, £29.16 per 2.5l, Dulux 1

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Matt emulsion in Dark Garnet, Chocolate Fountain and Tranquil Dawn, £26.19 per 2.5l, Dulux

Matt paint in Epoch, £38 per 2.5l, Graham & Brown

Timepiece wallpaper in Amethyst, £60 per roll, Graham & Brown

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Go for a large pattern on the walls and use smaller motifs for cushions and bedding O Mix and match the orals with sleek,

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SHOP THE MOODBOARD Norfolk twist carpet in Aubergine, £17.99 per m sq, Carpetright 2 Chalk paint in Burgundy, £21.95 per 1l, Annie Sloan 3 Gracie rug in Natural, from £39, Dunelm 4 Aquilo curtain fabric in Gilt, £54 per m, Terrys Fabrics 5 Lily Pad porcelain tile in Peacock, £69.12 per sq m, Ca’ Pietra 6 Estate emulsion in Brinjal, £47.95 per 2.5l, Farrow & Ball 7 Arthouse Euphoria Floral wallpaper in Plum, £10 per roll, Wilko 8 Matte emulsion in Heather, £41.50 per 2.5l, Linda Barker Paints 9 Midas gold mosaic tile, £12.95 per sheet, Walls & Floors 10 Clifton furnishing fabric in Indigo, £40 per m, John Lewis & Partners 1

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Matt emulsion in Brave Ground, £26.19 per 2.5l, Dulux

Terracotta collage vase small, £28, and large, £45, both Rose & Grey

Sandham table, £499; Sandham bench, £199; bistro chairs, £178 for two; pompom table cover, £22; pompom placemats, £6 for two; Bronx dinnerset, £48 for 12 pieces; tri e dish, £14; Malvern glasses, £14 for four, all Next

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unfussy, versatile neutral. It pairs well with other colours from right across the rainbow and brings out the best in them all. Blues look brighter, reds look warmer and greens more vibrant O Botanical motifs are a great match for

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Albany x Mini Moderns Atelier wallpaper in Snow and Gold, £45 per roll, Wallpaper Direct 2 Valspar V500 emulsion in Brown Bunny, £24 per 2.5l, B&Q 3 South Beach Stone wallpaper, £10 per roll, Dunelm 4 Scion Loop fabric in 194, £32 per m, Jane Clayton 5 Leaf Vine wallpaper in Putty, £25 per roll, John Lewis & Partners 6 MADE x Lick paint in Greige 01, £38 per 2.5l, MADE.com 7 BOMULL unbleached fabric, £2.25 per m, IKEA 8 Xanadu mosaic tile in Terracotta, £84.87 per sq m, Claybrook 9 Orange Flick terrazzo vinyl ooring, £59 per sq m, Atra oor January 2021 73

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A STOOL Revamp a tired-looking foot stool with a loved but little worn jumper, and give both items a new lease of life

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top tip We used a vintage jumper picked up from a charity shop, but you could also raid your wardrobe. If buying, look for a large size so you have plenty of fabric to work with

Upcycling challenge

Foot stools and small benches are so useful, and you can often pick them up second-hand for a few pounds. Whether their cushion has seen better days or it’s just not suited to your taste, this upcycle is the perfect winter project for upholstering newbies and dab hands.

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Choose a jumper that suits your scheme, it will need to have a front or back panel large enough to cover your stool, then ip your stool over to start the transformation.

Use a at head screwdriver and pliers to carefully remove the existing staples, without ripping the fabric. This is the most time-consuming part of the upcycle. If you can, leave the lining underneath attached so that you can reuse it. If yours is too tatty then remove the staples from this too.

Carefully remove the old fabric as you’ll need to use it as a pattern. If you need to, carefully remove the lining fabric too.

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Kilim upholstered solid wood foot stool in red, £39.99, Homescapes

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Using the old fabric as a pattern, cut a panel from your jumper, avoiding any seams, then place it under your stool, lining up the edges. If you are replacing the lining, use the old fabric to cut a new one, allowing for a rolled hem on all four sides – we recommend using canvas or calico as they are hardwearing.

Wrap the jumper around the stool as if you’re wrapping a present. You want a snug t but don’t pull so tightly that you overstretch the fabric. Staple this panel into place and trim o any excess.

Reposition the lining on the underside of the stool, laying it on top of the jumper panel to hide the raw edges and stapling into place for a neat nish. If you are replacing your lining, fold a rolled hem on all four sides to stop it fraying, and iron the edges before you staple it into place.

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Kneel easy Our knees can take a knock when we’re decorating – kneeling on hard oors just isn’t comfy. That’s why we love these Kneelo knee pads – a central core of shock-absorbing EVA foam between two layers of memory foam ensures maximum comfort and protection. £14.99 a pair from Burgon and Ball

WEAVING WORKSHOPS Tabara N’Diaye launched La Basketry following a trip to a Senegalese village and her online boutique o ers a range of beautiful handwoven homeware and accessories made in collaboration with female artisans in Senegal. If you fancy having a go at weaving yourself, Tamara runs online workshops via her store – labasketry.com – and has launched a range of La Basketry Kits, designed to teach the art of basket weaving. Each kit contains a video tutorial and all the materials needed to create beautiful handwoven baskets – whether you’re a beginner or a con dent crafter. Kits start at £25 from labasketry.com

MULTI TASKER Make light work of DIY projects with this nifty – and stylishly decorated – multitool. Its screw-in long- and short-handled bases allow you to switch easily between functions, which include a hammer, cross-head screwdriver and three sizes of at-head screwdriver. V&A 6-in-1 Multi Tool Hammer, £12.99, Dobbies

On the edge Give your upholstery projects a classy nish with the new collection of trims by British textile designers, Warner House. The new range includes fringing, cords and fabulous animal print tapes and the colourways all coordinate with their luxurious fabrics. From £15 per metre from warner-house.com

UPCYCLING NEWS Stay in the know with the latest revamping products and ideas

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Stencilled style Transform your walls, chairs, cushion covers and oors with Nicolette Tabram’s beautiful new collection of furniture stencils, inspired by her travels around India. To use, choose the best paint for your upcycling project, secure the stencil in place and simply ‘stipple’ – dab – the paint through the stencil using a small soft paintbrush. Carefully lift o the stencil when you’ve nished and leave to dry. Clean o your stencil and it’s ready to use again.

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THREAD AND THRIFT In her gorgeous new book, textile artist Mandy Pattullo shows you how to upcycle and repurpose found and cherished fabrics. With ideas for embellishments, stitching and appliqué, Mandy’s expert tutorials will show you how to transform preloved textiles into unique tablecloths, quilts, wall hangings and much more. Textiles Transformed: Thread and thrift with reclaimed textiles,

by Mandy Patullo, costs £22.95 and is available from Amazon.

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Rust-Oleum Pink matt multi-surface neon paint, £6 per 125ml, B&Q

NEW YEAR, NEW LOOKS

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Start 2021 with a fresh new look with these quick and purse-friendly room updates

FIRE IT UP Refresh a tired mantelpiece with a lick of paint. Choose a bold tone to make the replace the focal point of your room; bright yellow or sugar pink are Instagramfavourite colours and will give a room a sense of fun. For a more subtle look, choose a colour that matches your wallpaper or skirting. If you want to give your replace a complete makeover, paint the tiles and alcove too.

DIY leopard cushion kit, £15, ShopMissElla on Etsy

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LIVING ROOM IN THE FRAME No matter how much we love old family photos, we can stop noticing them if they’ve been in the same frames for a while. Changing the colour of the frames will help you look at them with fresh eyes. Use masking tape to block out a Pebeo Gold section of the frame and paint leaf akes, it with a contrasting colour £8.15, Cass Art (we love using tester pots for this). For a luxurious look, apply a little gold leaf too.

Pia photo frames, from £20, Oliver Bonas

Velvet cushion covers in Teal and Yellow, £2.50 each, Primark

CUSHY NUMBER Change up the sofa with a new set of cushions. Shop around for a bargain or get creative and make your own. DIY cushion-making kits are a good starting point for a quirky piece. Once you’ve learned the ropes, you can start making simple slip covers too. Dunelm’s feather cushion pads will last you a lifetime, and you can switch the covers every season. Upcycle your old tablecloths or curtains and your new cushions will cost next to nothing.

Style advice CHINA TOWN Give old plates and dishes a new lease of life by hand drawing new patterns on them with dishwasher-safe marker pens. You’ll fall back in love with the plates you once cherished when they’ve been perked up with a fresh look. Try a oral design or a few delicate leaves. If drawing isn’t your thing, uneven polka dots are a huge trend this year and they’re super simple to do!

Hayami dinner plate, £20; Hayami side plate, £14; Hayami mug, £14; Hayami bowl, £12, all Anthropologie

Uniball Posca pens pastel pack, £23 for eight, Hobbycraft

Argos Home Harlow stackable dining chair in White, £40

Quick dry satinwood paint in Goose Down, £18.95 per 750ml, Dulux

SWAP SEATS Changing up your dining room chairs can quickly refresh the look of your room, so look out for bargains in the end of year sales. Alternatively, renovate your dining room chairs with an on-trend dipped look. Create a sharp line with masking tape and paint the blocked-o sections in a colour that suits your style.

Use this dipped technique to make mismatched vintage chairs look like a set.

Brich Scand chairs in Orange Salmon and White, £24.78 each, Sklum

DINING ROOM Hemstitched linen tablecloth, £89.99, Zara Home

SEW PRETTY A stylish tablecloth will give your dining table a new look, and you might have an old one in the cupboard. Use embroidery to cover up stains, or to create a new design. Iron-on transfers give you a clear outline that’s easy to ll in with stitches. Sewing on a new trim will make a plain tablecloth seem more expensive, and you only need to be able to sew in a straight line!

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Flower detail knob, £8, Anthropologie

Wall paint in Original, £41.95 per 2.5l; Chalk paint in Graphite, Chicago Grey and Athenian Black, £21.95 per 1l, all Annie Sloan

ENERYDA cup handle in brass-colour, £9 for two, IKEA

HANDLE IT Changing cupboard handles makes a big di erence to how your kitchen looks. A simple switch to minimalist brass knobs will give the cupboards a sleek, modern look, but for a more traditional feel, cup handles will help to channel that cottagecore vibe.

COAT SEASON Transform your kitchen by painting the cupboards a bold, new colour. The trend for deeply dramatic blue and graphite grey kitchens isn’t going anywhere so it’s the perfect time to update your look. If blue or grey aren’t your thing, khaki green will give the kitchen a modern lift too. And, if these shades sound too dark for you, classic country cream is a safe, but stylish choice.

GoodHome at matt furniture paint in Antibes, £9 per 500ml, B&Q

KITCHEN Azulejo 15cm tile stickers, £16 for 24, Dunelm

ON THE TILES If your tiles don’t lend themselves to stickers but you want a change, tile paint is a brilliant way to completely revamp their look for a fraction of the price of new tiles.

Geometric Emerald tile decal sticker set, £22 for 24, Sirface Graphics at Not on the High Street

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Pale Grey tile paint, £15 per 750ml, Wilko

STICK ‘EM UP Turn your tiles into a stylish feature by applying patterned tile stickers. We love the look of traditional Mexican and Portuguese tiles but buying and laying them often breaks the budget. Tile stickers update the look of your existing tiles quickly and cheaply, and you’ll be spoiled for choice when you start looking for colourful designs.

Style advice OPEN DOOR Re-painting internal doors is a simple way to introduce a new colour without re-decorating the whole room. Just remember to use a wipeable or washable paint as marks are bound to build up around the handle area.

For a low-impact fun look, paint the very edge of the door for a surprising pop of colour each time you open it.

Resistance ultra matt emulsion paint in Tuscan Sunshine, £44 per 2.5l, Graham & Brown

Feature wall paint in Scrumptious, £14.50 per 1.25l; Easy clean paint in Powder Blue, £20 per 2.5l, Crown Paints

Tough & Washable matt emulsion paint in Duck Egg No. 900, £16 per 2.5l, Wickes

Blue Gravel and Cloud Burst standard matt emulsion paint, from £16 for 2.5l, Crown Paints

Flu y reed grass, £25, Hudson Home

HALL KEEP ON ROLLING If you love the look of wallpaper but can’t bear the hassle and expense of putting it up, patterned paint rollers are for you.

These textured rollers quickly apply a delicate pattern to your wall, which looks just like hand-printed wallpaper. Choose a similar tone to the painted wall for a subtle look. You don’t need to stop once you’ve painted the walls either, drawer fronts, cupboard doors and even textiles can be decorated in this way.

The Painted House Wall applicator roller, £12; The Painted House No. 1 Patterned paint roller, £15, both Patterned Paint Roller on Etsy

PICK UP STICKS Even in January, there’s a wealth of beauty outdoors. Bring fallen twigs, sprigs of evergreen foliage or dried grasses into your bedroom for a fresh, low maintenance look. Make use of old jars and bottles as vases to display your nds.

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NuWallpaper Maui Green self-adhesive wallpaper, £24 per roll, Dunelm

PAPER ARCHIVE Line an old bookcase with a patterned wallpaper to give it a bold new look.

This wallpaper from Dunelm is self-adhesive, so all you need to do is cut it to the right size before sticking it down and enjoying your handiwork. Choose a design that really sets o your ornaments, like palm leaves for wood or an Art Deco style for mirrored pieces.

Gallery Set multi-aperture photo frames in Grey, £50 for a set of eight, John Lewis & Partners

STUDY STORE AND ORDER Keep your workspace feeling fresh and neat with stylish and versatile storage. These crates from Hema are the perfect size for holding A4 paper, and they fold at if you decide you don’t need them all the time. We love this set of rolling drawers from Argos too, it’s crying out for a bold paint job!

Rico single storage unit in Pine, £60, Argos

Wave hexagonal pencil pot in Indigo, £13.50, Cambridge Imprint

Recycled folding crate in Grey, £5; White letter pack, £3.50, both Hema

CHALK IT UP Get organised for the year ahead with a wall planner.

Seeing all your upcoming projects at a glance will help you to keep on top of things, and there are plenty of stylish options to choose from. A chalkboard wall sticker creates retro, backto-school vibes to keep everyone’s plans in check.

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Planner chalkboard stickers, £38, Moon Wall Stickers

HANG IT ALL Take the hassle out of creating a gallery wall by using a set of matching frames. This collection from John Lewis comes with layout templates and hanging instructions to help you create a well-balanced display.

Going freestyle? We like to lay our pictures out on the oor to decide how we’re going to hang them before we start hammering!

Style advice FRESH LICKS We’ve talked about changing the look of your tiles using tile stickers on page 78, but for a more subtle look, paint your tiles with a chic design. Annie Sloan’s chalk paint quickly covers old tiles in a range of stylish colours, and is very hard-wearing once it’s sealed in. If you want to paint tiles in an area that gets very wet, such as a bathroom, use a specialist tile paint like V33 instead.

V33 Renovation wall, tile and panelling paint in Loft Grey Satin, £24 for 0.75l, B&Q

GoodHome Poprock mosaic e ect vinyl tile, £16.90 for a pack of 14, B&Q

Tiles in chalk paint in Olive, Athenian Black, Antoinette and Duck Egg Blue, £21.95 per 1l; nished with matt chalk paint lacquer, £21.95 per 1l; plaster-e ect wall in Antoinette and Old White wall paint, £41.95 per 2.5l, all Annie Sloan

BATHROOM VERY TILE ISH Update bathroom ooring with easy-to-apply vinyl tiles. These tiles are self-adhesive so you won’t need to get messy with glue. They’re easily cut with a craft knife so that you can get the perfect t. Remember to line the tiles up to the centre of your room, rather than a wall, for a professional look.

SPLASH OUT Go bold with a patterned shower curtain. Shower curtains cover a large area in your bathroom, so they’re fantastic places for making a statement. They can also easily fold away if you don’t want them to dominate the room. We love this colourful Frida Kahlo design for bringing a bright, tropical feel to the bathroom.

Dichroic colour changing window lm, from £15, Abode Window Films

Frida Kahlo shower curtain, £55, Courthouse Interiors Squeeze the Day bath mat, £19.99, Red Candy

SCREEN STEALER If you have a shower screen you can still get creative with how it looks. Apply a clear, coloured window lm to the outside of your screen and it’ll give your bathroom a stunning wash of jewel-like colour. There are plenty of patterned options too, which will give the screen the e ect of shimmering etched glass.

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BRING OUT THE BLING Finger food calls for party plates.

As you’ll be using them for special occasions why not go extra bold with your design choices. We love the full-on glam of Zara’s gold leaf plates but look out for tropical patterns and ornate styles too.

Gold foil glass side plate, £5.99, Zara Home

New Year’s Eve will be a bit di erent this year but we can still welcome 2021 in style. Whether you go glam or get cosy, our best buys will help you to celebrate PEARLY QUEEN Feel like a Hollywood starlet with this cocktail set. Mother of pearl was super popular in the 1930s, so you can use these pieces to create a sense of vintage glamour on your bar cart or sideboard.

Mother of pearl cocktail jigger and spoon set, £29.50, Oliver Bonas

GET YOUR PARTY ON!

Striped stoneware dessert plate in Brown, £10, Spicer and Wood

Create a party atmosphere and turn up the tunes for a front room disco with fancy cocktails and sparkly barware JOIN THE JET SET

Pink cocktail glasses, £48 for four, Audenza

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Zain antiqued metal barrel wall-mounted bar, £130, Wild One Interiors

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Jigger, £4; pink hiball glass, £4; pink tumbler, £4; pink wine glass, £4.50; tip measure, £4; bottle stopper, £7; cocktail shaker, £8; ice bucket and tongs, £14.50; Sahara table, £48, all Sainsbury’s Home

Go all out with cocktail accessories that would impress Tom Cruise!

Sainsbury’s Home has all the equipment you need to create even the fanciest of cocktails, but in re ned and unfussy style.

Style advice Sparkle fur throw blanket in Navy, £30, Matalan

GAME ON Make room for games with a low co ee table. This sleek Argos table has a broad top that creates enough space for your favourite board game, with room to spare. The wipe clean surface makes light work of spills too, perfect for if the gaming gets vigorous.

Festive holiday quiz, £9.95, Annabel James

THROW STYLISH Get the sofa extra cosy with a soft and squishy collection of throws and pillows, the more the merrier! Velvet and plush fabrics give a luxurious look that’s perfect for the festive season, or look out for glitter eece blankets to add a touch of sparkle.

Boutique round co ee table in Copper, £125, Argos

COSY NIGHT IN Get the household together to play some classic games or watch a family favourite while snuggled up on the sofa CHILL OUT Set the scene for a relaxing evening with ambient lighting from table lamps and oor lamps. The crushed velvet shade on this stylish table lamp adds a luxurious feel.

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HIT THE FLOOR

in champagne, £19.99, Very.co.uk

Create more space for lounging with a collection of oor cushions.

They’re great multi-functional pieces for any room you want to relax in. A small stack works brilliantly as a low stool, or a futon bed when laid out at. They can also be used as extra comfy garden chair cushions when summertime comes around.

Floor cushion, £9.99, Homescapes

White damask glass snow scene tealight holder, £7.49, Gisela Graham

SIT PRETTY If you’re planning to start 2021 with a fresh look, a new sofa will transform your living room. This bright mustard yellow is bound to put a smile on your face, and it has year-round appeal. It’ll look sunny in spring and sumptuously rich in the autumn and winter.

Bask three-seater sofa in Mustard velvet, £539, DFS

Wellness incense sticks, £10, Oliver Bonas

LIGHTEN UP

Gold tinsel fringe garland, £15, Other Letters

Lighting your space well will help your friends and family to feel like they’re in the room with you over video call. To cast a attering light, position a lamp behind your computer at the same height, or slightly higher than your face. Use a lamp with a frosted shade to cast a soft glow over your features. A pink or orange tone will help to give you a healthy look too.

Ewer lamp in Blush Pink, £59, MADE.com

To The Disco A4 poster print in Blue, £15, Lime Lace Two golden moon and stars light garlands, £17.50, Cox & Cox

SET THE SCENE FADO table lamp, £15, IKEA

DESKTOP DISCO Lots of us will be celebrating online this year, here’s how to really connect with your friends and family, while still creating a party atmosphere TOP THE TABLES Get settled in for the evening by keeping all your essentials on a beautiful tray. Having your snacks, glasses and a top-up of your favourite tipple close at hand will save on trips to the kitchen, and you’ll be able to enjoy the ow of conversation as though you were all sitting together.

Gold e ect tray, £8, Primark

HIGH LIFE Give everyone the best chance to see your smiling face by propping Cream steel trunks with your laptop or webcam up to eye rose gold handles, £74.99 level. Use a stack of books, a for two, Beautify storage box or basket to create enough height.

Not only will this help you to look your best, you’ll be more comfortable sitting for a long time if you only need to look straight ahead to see your fellow guests, rather than up or down.

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Don’t miss out on the joy of decorating just because your guests aren’t coming around this year. Create a party feeling by setting up a sparkly background for your video call. Hang a glittering foil curtain on the wall behind you or drape some glossy garlands around the room for extra twinkle.

Ginger Ray foil curtain in Rose Gold, £7; Ginger Ray confetti balloons in Rose Gold, £3.50 for ve, both John Lewis & Partners

Style advice GLOW FOR IT Give your evening a golden glow by lighting up the night with candles. Use candlesticks of various heights to create an interesting and informal display. Taper candles in a variety of holders work well as part of a table setting or choose a cluster of pillar candles for a warm, soothing light.

Medium glass candlestick in Amber, £13.95; short glass candlestick in Green, £9.95; tall glass candlestick in Grey, £17.95, all AD&I

DINNER IS SERVED Whether you plan to cook up a storm or take the night o and stock up on your favourite treats, a stunning table setting will make your dinner feel extra special Frosted faux ower bouquet, £16.50; whitewashed terracotta bottle vase, £25, both Cox & Cox

Mint green Christmas garland, 183cm, £16, B&Q

IN BLOOM For an elegant, high-drama look, nish o your table with an elevated oral display. You’ll have seen these all over Instagram, and they’re easy to create with a bit of knowhow.

Use a premade wreath or garland as the base for your display and add in foliage of your own to create a personalised look.

Blue Berry garland,126cm, £14.99, Home Luxe Co

Highland blue faux tree, £89; four taper candleholder, £12; white tapered candles, £4.99 for 10; MKSA Julie red wine glass, £12.99 for four; Hella brown glass cover on plate, small, £19.99 and large, £26.99; elephant gurine, £9.99; assorted arti cial stems (used above table), from 99p, all Dobbies

Glass charger plate in Gold, £6, Matalan

Roda mustard stoneware plate, small, £9 and large, £15; glossy gold leaf plate, £28; pitcher jug, £18; ochre side plate, £9; cast iron candlestick holder, £18; patterned cast iron candlestick holder, £18; simple candlestick holder, £14; gold cutlery set, £28 for four pieces; French Sidra glass, £5, all Rockett St George

DISH UP To create a table setting that’s full of texture and impact, layer up your dinner plates with chargers and canapé dishes. Metallics shine brighter next to dark tones and create a dramatic atmosphere, or combine white plates with neutral shades for a lighter look.

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Stylish revamp In this corner of our home we used vinyl to cover the old worktops, painted over the old wallpaper and used grout pen to modernise the tiles. I added faux foliage around the window to create a bit of interest. I like the whole feel of this room as it shows o my style quite well, which I would probably describe as maximalist/ eclectic. I love having pieces of art in all my rooms too, as I feel it nishes the whole thing o . This room has prints from @thestayinginstudio and Paperchase. @83renovation 88 yourhomestyle.uk

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I’m really into creating bright and fun spaces. Doing up our home on a tight budget means I have to get creative with most of my décor decisions. In our spare room I hand painted these polka dots on the wall to add some personality and I upcycled this cheap cabinet from IKEA for extra storage. We always get such great compliments on the room when we have guests over to stay! @carlaelliman

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Wall and radiator painted in pure at emulsion in Pontefract, ÂŁ25 for 750ml, Paint & Paper Library

Revamp your radiators Replacing radiators can prove to be a costly job, so if yours have seen better days, why not rescue them instead?

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Expert advice Radiator painted in quick dry satinwood in Pepper Red, around £16.50 for 500ml, Dulux

Wall painted in absolute matt emulsion in Light Gold; radiator painted in Urbane Grey, both from £23.50 per litre, Little Greene

Ronseal Stays White satin radiator paint, £11 for 250ml, Homebase

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WALLFLOWER VS WALL POWER For a radiator that’s in an odd place or not very attractive, painting it the same colour as the wall will help it to blend in and give your wall a slick, modern look. Alternatively, choosing a contrasting colour can highlight a good-looking radiator that’s just in need of a little TLC. Making a feature of your radiator is a quick and a ordable way to add a pop of colour to a dark corner or give a plain wall a vibrant look.

HOW TO PAINT YOUR RADIATOR You will need Wood/metal paint or radiator paint (see our ‘Paint matters’ tips, right) in your choice of colour Primer (optional) Fine grade sandpaper Paintbrushes Solvent or brush cleaner

Method 1 Make sure your radiator is completely cold and clean o any dirt, grease and rust spots.

Give your radiator a sand with ne grain sandpaper to create a ‘keyed’ surface – this helps the paint to stick. Be sure to sand o any rust so you have an even surface to paint. Once you have sanded, vacuum and then wipe your radiator with a damp cloth to remove any dust.

2 Apply your primer, if you are using one – check your top coat to see whether you need one. If you have removed any rust or have patches of bare metal then a primer is a must to seal the surface. Allow your primer to dry completely before moving on to your top coat; check the tin for timings.

3 Once your primer is dry, give your radiator another wipe and allow to dry. Apply your top coat in thin, even strokes, or follow the instructions on the tin if you are using spray paint. An angled brush is handy to get into any awkward bits. You may need to apply a second coat to achieve an even coverage.

It’s best to leave 24 hours between coats to ensure the paint is fully dry.

4 Once you are happy with the colour, let the paint cure for 2-3 days (up to a week if you can) before you turn the radiator back on. There may be a bit of a smell for a day or two, so keep windows open and the room well aired.

PAINT MATTERS It’s important to ensure that the paint you choose is suitable for use on radiators as this means it’s less likely to chip or peel, or release nasty chemicals when you turn your radiator back on. Paints designed for use on wood or metal are generally suitable and your options include gloss, satin and eggshell. Some emulsions are suitable but check the can rst. You could also go for a specialist formula such as Ronseal’s Stays White satin radiator paint, priced at around £11 per 250ml. It has a one-coat application, dries quickly and is guaranteed to resist yellowing over time.

You’ll nd some brands are also available as a spray for easy application: Rust-Oleum satin radiator enamel spray paint in White costs £3 for 400ml from B&Q. Always check the label to see if the paint is suitable for use on metal and if a primer is needed.

Rust-Oleum satin radiator enamel spray paint in white, £3 for 400ml, B&Q

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ith the winter chill well and truly set in, we’re all very glad of our central heating, but what if your radiators are a bit of an eyesore? Replacing them is one option, but if you’d like to save your budget to spend elsewhere, then we recommend a refresh instead. With the right preparation, it’s a simple job which will give your radiator a brand-new look at very little expense.

V33 Renovation Metallic E ect radiator & appliance paint in Cast Iron, £20 for 750ml, B&Q

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Fitzgerald gold console table, H82cm x W120cm x D29cm, £295, The French Bedroom Company

COVER STORY If painting your radiator isn’t an option, or you want to disguise it even further, you may prefer to invest in a radiator cover

THE HEAT IS ON If you do want to replace a radiator, size matters. Luckily, there is an easy way to nd out how much heat is needed to keep your space warm. There are plenty of calculators online that can be used to work out the BTU (British Thermal Unit) rating, which you should be looking for. B&Q’s BTU calculator is really easy to use, and you can nd it under the Ideas and Advice section at diy. com. All you need to know is the type of room, the dimensions and the number of windows. Bear in mind that with a high BTU requirement, it’s usually best to use more than one radiator to heat the space. You should nd that radiators are labelled clearly with their BTU value, so you’ll know exactly what you’re buying.

Wall painted in Breatheasy matt emulsion in Teal, £16 for 2.5l; radiator painted in Easyclean matt emulsion in Mustard Jar, £20 for 2.5l, both Crown

Expert advice Antoinette small mirrored radiator cover, H82cm x W80cm x D20cm, £169.99, My Furniture

Vida Designs Milton small un nished radiator cover, H82cm x W78cm x D19cm, £40, Wilko

Argos Home Odell large radiator cover, H81.5cm x W150cm x D19cm, £100, Argos Argos Home Austin mini radiator cover, H75cm x W78cm x D19cm, £55, Argos

Mayfair large oak veneer radiator cover, H81.5cm x W150cm x D19cm, £108, www.diy.com

MEASURE TWICE When measuring up for a radiator cover, don’t forget to include the valves in the length, otherwise it won’t t over them! You’ll also need to add at least 10cm to the height, width and depth from the wall to allow the recommended clearance so that air can circulate freely inside.

Jaylynn medium radiator cover, H81cm x W112cm x D19cm, £91.99, Wayfair

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THROW! When it comes to getting snuggly this season, there’s no business like throw business. Get comfortable with these fabulously versatile throws and blankets

Re ne large sofa in Harriet Mustard, £1,649; plain wool throw in Burnt Orange, £80; zebra cushion in Pink, £60; ombré chevron cushion in Orange, £55; Puebla cushion, £35, all John Lewis & Partners

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Bloomingville pattern throw, £20, Nordic Nest

Refresh the look of your bedding with the pop of colour provided by a soft throw. For a modern look, arrange the throw across one corner of the bottom of your bed.

To perk up a neutral sofa, cover up one arm with a neatly folded throw. For a higher impact look, cover the back, or seat of the sofa with a patterned throw, tucking the edges in behind the cushions.

Make the most of a bold design by displaying your throw on a ladder rack or repurposed towel rail when you’re not using it. This neat storage solution means the throw will stay tidy, and still add texture to the décor in your room.

Check woven throw in Honey, £32, Rose & Grey

Super soft fabulous eecy throw in Dark Red, £25, Joe Browns

Recycled wool throw in Ocean, £18, The Future Kept

Berber eece throw, £8, Argos

More is more! Mix and match your throws to create a textured look. Layering together several thin throws on the bed or sofa is a great way to add colour, which you can swap when the seasons change.

Check throw with fringe, £10, Wilko

lowvee Check chenille blanket, £29.99, Zara Home

So soft cuddly throw in Pink, £30, Next

Emerald green quilted velvet throw, £29.99, Homescapes

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Carved faux fur throw in Charcoal, £60; cable knit and faux fur throw in Cream, £30; cable knit and faux fur throw in Grey, £30; small matt grey ceramic vase, £8; tall matt grey ceramic vase £15, all Dunelm

POLARVIDE throw in Red, £3.50, IKEA

Tasselled Manny blanket, £68, Anthropologie

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Greenstar is the most popular boiler from Worcester Bosch, ideal for small to medium-sized homes. Prices start from £1,062, excluding installation

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heating insurance?

If your boiler packs up, it’s not only cold, inconvenient and a hassle you could do without but it can also be costly to x. Unless you have insurance to cover it… e all know how chilly the winter months can be, so imagine you wake up one morning to nd your boiler has given up on you and there’s no heating or hot water. This is de nitely a job for the professionals, so if you don’t want to pay a small fortune for parts, labour and callout fees, not to mention having to wait days or weeks for an engineer to visit, it makes sense to take out boiler or central heating insurance.

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engineer will come quickly to assess the problem and x it. Some insurance also includes an annual boiler service, which is essential for an e cient, safe boiler in good working condition, but not all policies do, so always check before you sign up.

Usually, you’re covered for any boiler repairs, including spare parts and labour, though some providers have a waiting period to prevent you from claiming at the start of a policy. If you are going to take out insurance, it’s best to get it in place sooner rather than later so you’re able to get help when you need it.

You may already be covered as part of your home insurance or home emergency

If you want a smart heating system, check out the Google Nest Learning Thermostat – its 3rd Generation model is £189 on Amazon

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Martyn Bridges, director of technical communications and product management at Worcester Bosch, has this advice:

Some service plans cover the heating system as well as the boiler, o ering added peace of mind.

O You can spread the cost over 12 months if that suits you better.

O A reminder is usually sent out letting you know that your boiler is due its annual service rather than you having to remember each time.

O Spare parts are often expensive so having heating insurance can protect against unexpected costs.

O Taking out an insurance policy usually means you get priority service, which guarantees that an engineer will visit quickly to sort out the problem.

O Getting the boiler serviced annually ensures it runs e ciently and safely.

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cover so check rst if boiler breakdown is included before taking out another policy.

If it is, make sure it o ers all the protection you think you’ll need. You may not require separate insurance if you have recently bought a new boiler, as you should have a manufacturer’s warranty and these can last as long as 10 years. Register it as instructed and note down the warranty’s expiry date.

For rental properties, any boiler or heating issues are the responsibility of your landlord.

As well as boiler cover, which protects the boiler and its controls in the event Curved radiators are ideal for bay windows.

Classic bespoke model from Bisque, price on application

The Baxi 800 Heat Only boiler comes with a 10-year parts and labour warranty and costs £936

PROS AND CONS PROS O Peace of mind should anything go wrong.

O Speedy service any time of the day or night.

O Parts and labour are covered so no unexpected costs.

O Some policies have no callout fees and an annual service included.

Keep towels toasty on the Astute radiator from Vogue (UK), which comes in Anthracite or White and is priced from £318

CONS O Possible waiting period after taking the policy out before you can claim.

O May be a limit on how long an engineer can spend on repairs.

O Could be restrictions on how many claims you can make per year.

O Boiler may be too old to qualify for cover, usually if it’s more than seven years’ old.

O Look out for excess charges or conditions such as having your heating system ushed before a contract can start.

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TOP TIPS

of it breaking down and leaving you without heating or hot water, you can also take out full central heating insurance.

While it does cost more, it also covers plumbing and radiators. There are even fully comprehensive policies that also include electrics, drainage, roofs and pest infestation too.

At its most basic, boiler insurance will cover the cost of a plumber to come out and x the problem at any time of the day or night; as well as the cost of replacing broken or worn-out parts. Some policies also replace the boiler if it can’t be repaired, as well as providing an annual service. Cover will vary between providers, so shop around to see what you get for your money.

When it comes to getting the boiler serviced, Louise Murton, customer service director at Baxi Heating, recommends that it be serviced annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer. ‘An annual service is a condition of our boiler warranties,’ she explains, ‘so if you need a repair while your boiler is still under warranty, you will need to provide your annual service reports to show your warranty is still valid.’

For prices, it’s best to compare cover online at one of the comparison sites such as uswitch.com, moneysupermarket.com, moneysavingexpert.com or gocompare. com. At the time of writing, we found cover from as little as £2.50 per month with British Gas, with a £99 fee per callout but unlimited callouts. The cheapest policy with zero callout fee was EDF at £13.06 per month, again with unlimited callouts, so it’s always best to shop around for cover that suits your budget. A one-o service from a heating engineer should cost around £86.

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I overhauled my bedroom FOR LESS THAN £500!

In desperate need of a new look for her depressingly dreary bedroom, Laura Magee kept costs to a minimum by revamping what she had to create her perfect sanctuary

About me I’m Laura Magee and I live with my husband, Jonathan, and cat, George, in a four-bedroom Victorian property in Belfast. We’ve lived here since September 2018.

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MY PROBLEM BEDROOM When we moved in, the bedroom had horrible blue walls and a cream carpet, and it was really quite dreary. I wanted the space p to be bright and airy and full of fun statement décor.

HOW I MADE IT WORK I lled the room with a collection of art, furnishings and textiles to bring my own sense of style and colour. I love mixing and layering textures, such as linen bedding with sheepskin throws and cotton pillows.

MY FAVOURITE PART The replace is such a beautiful focal point, but I also love the bay window, where I often sit to ick through magazines.

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‘I am obsessed with the bedroom! It’s our sanctuary’

Bedroom makeover With a tight budget and limited time, Laura focused on making a big impact with as few resources as possible. Restoring the oorboards, painting the walls and upcycling furniture she already owned were quick and cost-e ective ways of giving her bedroom a whole new look

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Highlight period features by painting in a contrasting colour

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Style advice Three simple tricks to try in your own home

REPURPOSE WHAT YOU CAN Follow Laura’s mend more and buy less attitude and revamp what you already have. If tted wardrobes or cupboards are in good nick and aren’t sacri cing unnecessary space, consider sprucing them up with paint, paper and new handles. Not only is this a more ecoconscious option, but it can be time- and money-saving too. Also, rip up grubby carpets that might be dating a scheme and restore original oorboards underneath.

BE REALISTIC WITH YOUR BUDGET It’s no good writing a wish list of designer items that take you way over budget; you’ll just end up feeling disappointed. Instead, make a list of non-negotiables to invest in, and from there you can gure out what you’re willing to compromise on.

Browse second-hand shops and online selling sites like Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree for more a ordable yet good-quality items. You could even sell unwanted items yourself and use the funds to upgrade your space.

STYLE FROM THE SCREEN Watch your favourite movies and TV shows for design inspo. This can be especially helpful if you’re inspired by interiors from years gone by or exotic destinations, as you can hone in on the little details that complete the scheme. ‘I watched The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Great Gatsby for décor ideas,’ Laura reveals. There’s plenty of places o screen to spark your imagination too.

Trips to restaurants or exhibitions, visits to friends’ homes or magazine cut-outs and social media can all stir up some great design ideas.

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‘My home is ever-evolving – it’s what I love about interior design’

Bedroom makeover Laura’s goal was to enhance the period features in her bedroomusing paint in considered colours.

The dark grey she selected for the replace and wood trim contrasts with the white walls and makes them stand out

Lots of plants is key to Laura’s soothing bedroom scheme. Potted houseplants create the fresh and airy feel she was aiming for, while also adding calm and softness to the space

MY EXPERIENCE My motto for the bedroom revamp was ‘decorate, don’t renovate,’ as it already had really great bones. There were good-quality, sturdy wardrobes that were fully functional, a beautiful original replace and incredible bay windows. All of the elements were in place, they just needed a little tweaking.

Visually, the room was drab and outdated with blue walls and a cream carpet. We had everything crossed that the original wooden ooring beneath the carpet would be in a good enough condition to leave exposed and, luckily, it was. We had it patched up and lovingly restored – our biggest challenge, owing to the age of the oorboards – and it instantly added warmth to the room.

As the walls on the ground oor of our house are quite dark and dramatic, I decided to go light and fresh in the bedroom with a colour palette of pink and grey with elements of green. I chose Farrow & Ball’s Wimborne White for the walls, which took three coats in order to cover the original blue paint, and Down Pipe to highlight the replace and wooden period features.

We already owned most of the furniture and accessories when we moved in, and I sourced curtains, plants, artwork and new handles to spruce up the wardrobes and give our space that art deco meets modern retro mash-up I’d been hoping for. All in all, the makeover took around a week from start to nish. It’s had a big impact on my life – there’s nothing better than waking up on a Saturday morning, sipping a co ee and watching the sun stream into my dream space.

My shopping list Style idea Prioritise how a nished room will feel, as well as how it will look

¯ Walls painted in Wimborne White modern emulsion, £49.95 per 2.5l; trim painted in Down Pipe modern emulsion, £49.95 per 2.5l, both Farrow & Ball ¯ For a similar bed frame, try the Flora metal double bed in Black, £251.95, Furniture in Fashion ¯ For a similar rug, try the Sigrid Geometric rug, from £89, Dunelm ¯ Bedding, £80, Soak&Sleep ¯ For a similar mirror, try the large metal wall mirror, £44.99, Casa Chic ¯ For a similar plant stand, try the Salix large planter in Brass, £35; Starkey table lamp, £45, both MADE.com ¯ For similar bedside drawers, try the Blush Pink and White bedside table, £103.50, Furniwork ¯ For a similar side table, try the Odyssee marble and gold metal side table, £110, Maisons du Monde ¯ Emerald leopard print, from £18, Wonder & Rah ¯ Soft velour pompom edge cushions, £12 each; pompom edge cushion, £12, both Next TURN TO PAGE 128 FOR STOCKIST DETAILS

Franco side table, £69, Dunelm

£35 Argos For a luxe look without the price tag, go for the Wilderness ceiling pendant

£29 Heal’s Use the balancing arch on the Ferm Living candle holder as a handle

Get the look MODERN CLASSICS Update vintage styles for an eclectic look, like Laura, with curved shapes, jewel tones and a mix of materials £40 Sweetpea & Willow Subtle brass detailing gives a vintage edge to the Arden mirror

£99 MADE.com For Zen vibes with zero e ort, try the wall-mounted Tapu headboard

£34.99 Homescapes

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Vintage meets contemporary in this luxe grey velvet Warwick stool

£37.99 Beautify Why hide storage away when it’s as pretty as this rose-coloured trunk?

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£59.99 JYSK Just the right size for your night-time essentials

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S tyle advice Rework it There are many ways of tweaking more traditional pieces to bring them bang up to date. For example, you could paint an original replace – like Laura – in a contemporary colour, update a wooden sideboard with new drawer handles, decorate a vintage-style bed frame with on-trend throws and pillows or warm up original ooring with a colourful rug.

Shop around For a unique, individual style, avoid following any particular trend. Instead, just focus on things you love and that make you happy – shop at di erent high-street shops, ea markets and online selling sites – and you’ll end up with an eclectic style that represents your own personality.

£25 IKEA You won’t want to come out from under the KÄLLFRÄNE duvet set

Ahead of the curve When it comes to furniture, pick pieces with soft, simple lines. A curved armchair, arched headboard, round overhead lighting or a circular mirror are all typical of the look.

Highlight the owing lines with a mix of textures but keep it simple so the attention is on the soft silhouettes.

£35 Beaumonde When you’ve run out of shelf space, hang photo memories on the wall

£25 Mint & May

£189 Cult Furniture

Made from cotton velvet, this ower-shaped cushion is the perfect place to rest your head

With your fave mag and a cup of tea, the So a accent chair is the best seat in the house

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‘Colour pops of burnt orange, dusty pink and olive green refresh a vintage scheme’ £39.50 Oliver Bonas Dress up your chest of drawers with an oh-sopretty jewellery box

£35 Very Sparkle eece duvet cover and pillow set, from £32, Next

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We turned our shed into

White could be a little cold as a backdrop in an o ce shed, but Lisa warmed the room up with soft wooden-e ect ooring and lots of throws, sheepskin rugs and accessories with hints of pink, copper and green

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With some on-trend accessories and clever storage solutions, Lisa Weaver has turned her once cold and empty garden shed into a stylish and practical working from home space

About me I’m Lisa Weaver, 40, an interior designer @lisaweaverhome. I live with my husband, James, and our two children, Arlo, four, and Charlie, who is 18 months old. We live in a four-bedroom end-terrace house in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

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MY PROBLEM OFFICE We didn’t have a spare room that we could use as an o ce, but we did have a shed in our long garden that could be converted. I was studying at the time and knew I’d need to be away from the kids in order to do that properly, as well as give me a creative space that I could eventually work from. Thankfully, we nished just before lockdown, so it’s been a lifesaver.

HOW I MADE IT WORK I knew my husband would never agree unless it was an o ce space for both of us, so I had to include two desks and a comfy area to relax in. I also included a fridge, which is perfect in the summer months.

I wanted to keep it light and bright and add colour with accessories.

MY FAVOURITE PART The desk I designed and had made, which includes A2 paper storage, has worked out really well as I found it di cult to nd exactly what I was looking for. The space has been brilliant as my drawing boards would normally take up a standard-sized desk, and this means I don’t have to keep putting them up and down and can do other things on the desk at the same time.

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Style idea Paint the walls white to keep the room light and bright – it’ll help re ect the natural light

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‘The space is so calming. It’s a little retreat from the rest of daily worries’

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GET ORGANISED ‘When you’re working from home, good storage and organisation is essential.

I bought this old sideboard from eBay for just £40 with the intention of upcycling it.

During some downtime, I was able to strip it back and update it with a lick of paint in my favourite colour and new brass handles.’ Lisa has made use of the unit’s shelves to store all her mags, les and swatches, but kept it looking stylish with lots of faux plants and decorative touches.

MADE TO MEASURE Lisa searched everywhere for the right kind of desk, but with a very tight budget she decided that a custom-made one would work better. ‘I was able to use some old kitchen worktops as the desk surface and the carpenter created some handy under-desk storage that was the perfect size for stashing my moodboards and sheets of paper. We even had enough materials left over to create a small shelf, which sits neatly above the desk,’ says Lisa.

MAKE IT COMFY When you’re working from home full-time, it’s important to create a breakout area where you can relax. Lisa included a two-seater sofa with cushions and throws so she could enjoy some time away from the computer. She also made sure that she included lots of prints, plants and lights to keep the room bright and an inspiring place to work. ‘I think the space worked so well for us because I kept it practical but also stylish,’ says Lisa. ‘Even if you’re only working at the kitchen table, it’s important you feel inspired and comfy – so grab a cushion and throw for your chair and some pretty stationery to keep you motivated.’

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‘With lockdown, our o ce shed has been a lifesaver’

O ce makeover It’s important to have a good chair when working from home and Lisa found these elegant white leather designs from Wayfair. ‘I’m surprised just how comfy they are,’ she says. ‘I threw a couple of faux furs over the seats for extra warmth as the days got chillier’

Kilner jars and old glass bottles make great storage for o ce essentials.

Update them with spray paint or a length of pretty string tied around the lid and ll with a stash of colourful stationery

Style idea Faux plants are a great way to add a bit of green without the fuss

MY EXPERIENCE There wasn’t an obvious place to use as an o ce in our house, but because we have such a good-sized garden, we decided to convert the old shed into an o ce space where we could both work. We had the shed weather-proofed, insulated for warmth and hooked up with wi and electricity, which took about three months to nish.

Once all the big jobs were done, I started planning how the space should look. I wanted a practical area where I could design and work comfortably and a cosy space where I could meet clients or have a break with a cup of tea. With that in mind, I started to play around with layouts and colour schemes, using magazine cut-outs and making my own moodboards.

The room lent itself to a long desk, but I couldn’t nd what I was looking for anywhere. So, I designed what I wanted myself and a local carpenter made it up from MDF and an old kitchen worktop.

I decided to keep the walls white, but introduced colour through accessories, prints and an upcycled sideboard, which I painted.

Little did we know that while we were coming to the end of the makeover, there would be a lockdown and working from home would become the norm, so the shed has been a lifesaver. We were lucky to be able to work in a dedicated space, especially as I felt that I was actually leaving the house to go to work. The space is so calming, and it really feels like a little retreat away from the rest of daily worries.

My shopping list ¯ Walls painted in Pure Brilliant White matt emulsion, £24 per 2.5l, Dulux ¯ Unit painted in Box Tree at matt emulsion, £21.50 per 2.5l, Crown ¯ Prints, from £4.95, Desenio ¯ White desk chairs, £104 each; for a similar desk lamp, try the Leitmotiv Fit Green desk lamp, £47.99, both Wayfair ¯ For a similar sofa, try the Kooper Blush Pink velvet two-seater sofa, £499, MADE.com ¯ For a similar cushion, try the Pink Mongolian faux fur cushion, £10, George Home ¯ For a similar table lamp, try the Copper Angled table lamp, £12; journals, from £2.50, both Wilko ¯ For a similar desk tidy, try the Rose Gold desk tidy by House, £12, John Lewis & Partners ¯ Desk accessories, from a selection, Paperchase ¯ Quick-step Aquanto natural oak-e ect laminate ooring, £33.03 per 1.84 sq m pack, B&Q ¯ Faux sheepskin rug, £20; Bear faux fur throw, £50, both Dunelm ¯ For a similar cushion, try the Tropical Toucan cushion, £26, Mint & May ¯ For a similar garden shed, contact Herts Garden Buildings Ltd ¯ Faux plants, from £2.99, HomeSense ¯ Pompom belly basket, £8.95, Rex London TURN TO PAGE 128 FOR STOCKIST DETAILS

Floral Still Life wallpaper, £85 per roll, Woodchip & Magnolia

£8 Sainsbury’s Home If you’re going to be sitting on the kitchen chair from 9-5, you had better make it comfy with a plump seat cushion

£12.50 Fawn & Thistle Missing your fancy co ee on the way to work? Cheer up a cup of the instant stu with a monogram mug

Get the look NO PLACE LIKE HOME Whether you’re working from the kitchen table or you’ve got a separate space to play with like Lisa, create a home o ce where you can get down to business £6 Paperchase

£19.99 HomeSense

You’re never too old for a pretty pencil case

Keep work documents neat and tidy in this gold desk sorter

lowvee £8.50 Rose & Grey

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Upgrade the jam jar pen pot for this terrazzo design

£120 Argos

£60 Five and Dime Don’t work later than you have to – this cuckoo clock will let you know when it’s time to call it a day!

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Feel like a boardroom boss with the swish Marco swivel chair

£20 Daisy Park Catch up with colleagues on Zoom over a tray of tea and biscuits

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S tyle advice Be inspired

From £4 S Prints by Shauna

Don’t forget the little details – a scented candle, positive quotes, stylish stationery and a nice mug for your tea can help keep you going when the afternoon slump hits.

Storage solutions Clutter will ruin your WFH vibes so keep your workspace clear with clever storage. Desks with built-in drawers, shelves or a lid that lifts up are handy for tidying things away and big cupboards are great for hiding away printers and laptops. Portable storage like baskets, crates and pots will help keep the space clutter-free too.

In the zone Reimagine unused spaces as your new WFH spot. Squeeze a desk into the corner under the stairs or set up your laptop in an old cabinet. Also, consider using curtains and room dividers to section o part of a space.

Flagging? Keep yourself motivated with a positive print

£19.99 Very Save on the heating and wrap up in a cosy blanket instead

£156.99 Wayfair

£7 Primark Remind yourself to switch o from the screen with a stylish sand timer

£10 Habitat

Shed a little light on your workspace with the Lizzie desk lamp

Ladder desks are great for small spaces, and the Pettit comes with handy shelves

‘Pick colourful accessories that inspire – who says it’s all work and no play?’ £229 Rose & Grey

Wall calendar, £14.95, Ruth Holly

This Mustard Made locker makes us feel like we’re back at school, in the best way!

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As she’s not a fan of matching suites, Hazel picked a mustard yellow sofa, emerald green love seat and coral chair from di erent stores. To make it work, they all have velvet upholstery in common and the mustard sofa’s wooden legs were sprayed gold to match the others

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TRANSFORMED THIS ROOM Keen to style up the bland décor in her rented home, Hazel Carruthers hasn’t let being a tenant limit her vision for a moody exotic-inspired living room

About me I’m Hazel Carruthers, owner of Avalana Design @avalana.design, which specialises in wallpaper murals, cushions, lampshades and art prints. I rent a three-bed 1930s semi in Astley, Manchester, with my ancé, Derek Simpson, and our dogs, Zak, Deggy and Vinny.

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MY PROBLEM LIVING ROOM As I design wallpaper, the rst thing that had to go was the dated Laura Ashley cream and lilac oral wallpaper in the alcoves. I also wanted to ditch the cream curtains, which cut o the bay window and made the room feel smaller. The landlord’s chunky brown leather sofas dominated the space too, so I made sure he didn’t leave them behind when we moved in!

HOW I MADE IT WORK I started with an Eastern-style wall mural then brought out the rich jewel tones with an emerald green love seat, mustard sofa and coral chair, all in velvet. Gold accessories, black bamboo lanterns and animal print cushions really lift the space.

MY FAVOURITE PART It’s got to be the dining area with the mural behind. We love eating there with lamps and candles lit. It feels like we could be in a little boutique restaurant somewhere.

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‘If you start with a piece of art or wallpaper, as long as you stick to the tones of that colour palette you can get away with any print on soft furnishings’

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MAKE REVERSIBLE CHANGES ‘Our landlord is happy for us to decorate, as long as we change it back before we leave,’ says Hazel. ‘I’d love to go dark, but the last thing you want to do when you move out is paint ve coats of white emulsion.

Luckily, the wall mural can be peeled o in panels so it’s much less hassle and it could even be reapplied elsewhere.

As renters, it’s a good idea to invest in things that you can easily take with you – like accessories – that will work in another space.’

CREATE A CO ORDINATED LOOK Removing the heavy cream curtains has made space for an emerald green velvet love seat, which matches the dining chairs. ‘To make the window area tie in with the Japanese feel, I asked the blind tter to create a shutter e ect by adding black tape,’ says Hazel. ‘And I picked furniture with gold legs to tie everything together.’ Animal prints and botanicals make for a failsafe combination in the space, while elements of black give the new-look living room a designer luxe look.

TRY YOUR HAND AT UPCYCLING An IKEA bookcase, which doubles as a TV unit, has been completely revamped with gold spray paint. Hazel also sprayed the grey IKEA boxes in black and gold leafed the handles for a designer look.

‘You can’t go wrong with black and gold, which always looks more expensive than it is,’ says Hazel. ‘I’ve even given Clive the skull a makeover.

Originally a white money bank from Urban Out tters, he’s now champagne gold and has been decorated with black glitter henna art so he ties in with the rest of the scheme perfectly.’

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‘A holiday in Costa Rica – with its rich natural habitat – inspired my first wallpaper and fabric collection’

Living room makeover Hazel had a piece of reclaimed wood cut to size and stained to nish o the replace.

She also splurged on a gold window mirror as it was the perfect size for this spot

The couple ditched their old grey sofa as the space needed a pop of cheerful colour to break up the grey mural behind. They opted for a coral feature wall to pick out the colour of the lilies and birds from the other mural opposite

Style idea Add a large mirror in a north-facing room to bounce light around

MY EXPERIENCE After starting Avalana Design in 2018, we moved from Salford to this larger rented house further out of Manchester. The living room was rst on the agenda as it’s where we spend most of our time. I wanted somewhere that would double as a showroom and meeting space where I could show o my products.

Installing one of my newly launched murals across the alcoves and chimney breast was my rst job. The design was inspired by ancient Eastern art with great blue herons wading through a lily pond. Because of that, there’s a nod to Japanese and Chinese styles throughout the room. As it’s north-facing, the golden tones and raw silk textures bring a much-needed rich warmth.

Next, I bought a golden mustard sofa, emerald green love seat and coral chair to add pops of colour. Having three di erent backdrops works well for my business photography. I also created a dining zone by mixing up a table and chairs from di erent sets, upcycled an IKEA shelving unit and put up a wooden beam above the replace. I’m also planning to upcycle my drinks cabinet and switch up the grey rug to a bold geometric design.

Starting a business has been an exciting journey and I’ve enjoyed collaborating with other local makers on footstools and a luxurious dog bed, which are two of my favourite features in the living room.

In the future, I’d love to donate a percentage of sales to conservation charities too. Although our priority is saving up for our wedding next year, I can’t wait until I own a house and can do whatever I want!

My shopping list ¯ Black and Gold Orient wall mural, £285 per 7.5 sq m; Monochrome Jaguar wall mural, £285 per 7.5 sq m; cushions, £105 each; art prints, from £32, all Avalana Design ¯ Feature wall painted in Burnt Copper matt emulsion, £12 for 2.5l, Wickes ¯ Avalana Design Golden Orient footstool, £495, Loose Button ¯ Avalana Design luxury pet bed, £450, Milo & Bertie ¯ For a similar table, try the Rhode Island small dining table, £149.97, Furniture123 ¯ For a similar dining chair, try the Genesis Metis chair in Bistro Green, £54.95, RayGar Direct ¯ Leopard Deco fan cushion, £115, May Rose Vintage ¯ Ritz Light Grey rug, £352, RugVista ¯ For a similar zebra rug, try the Kalispell Zebra rug, £83.99, Wayfair ¯ For a similar mirror, try the Rose Gold Pebble mirror, £65, Oliver Bonas ¯ NYMÖ lampshade, £22, IKEA ¯ Brass Tribal bison head, £79, The House of Beau ¯ Monkey tealight holder, £16, Dunelm ¯ Edit Sitting Monkey Gold table lamp, £69.99, Lighting Direct ¯ Rattan eye mirror, £15.99, Yes I Want It TURN TO PAGE 128 FOR STOCKIST DETAILS

Iro leaf green wooden framed wall art, £59.50; Big Love framed wall art, £98; metallic copper light bulb, £60, all Oliver Bonas

£5 George Home Style up the sofa with plenty of colourful cushions

£20 Joe Browns Even after its 40-hour burn time, this leopard candle will brighten up any space

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£16.95 Graham & Green We’re bananas for this quirky candle holder

Exotic holidays are out, so escape from it all in your very own living room, like Hazel, with colourful accessories, glamorous furniture and plenty of tropical plantss £26 Amara Fancy a TV dinner? Make it more glam with a colourful serving tray

£34.99 Very For a quick and easy update, go for an oversized eye-catching rug

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£14 Sophie Allport Guests have no excuse not to use a coaster when they’re this awesome

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S tyle advice Let accessories shine While this look is associated with green colours, consider painting your walls in soft neutral shades, like an o -white. This will allow colourful accessories in the space to really stand out and you’ll be able to carry o other stand-out features – like a statement mural – more easily. Unless you have wooden oors, choose light, subdued colours for carpets and tiles.

£27.50 Oliver Bonas Dig into fancy cheese with a set of special knives

Go wild For an authentically tropical look, mix up the size and species of your houseplants – the more, the merrier! Displaying them at di erent levels will also help achieve that natural, wild look, so place them on side tables, hang from a height and set larger plants on the oor.

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The clash When it comes to prints and patterns, anything goes! Go wild with a stampede of zebra stripes, big cat prints and botanical motifs for a maximalist, more-is-more vibe.

If you’re worried about the look being too much, pick designs in similar colour tones.

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No one will forget Eko, the mini wall-hung elephant

£55 Lisa Comfort Home Fill this hand-painted Karachi jug with colourful owers

£24 Sainsbury’s Home Go wild with lots of houseplants!

From £15 Abstract House Size up to make this tiger print a statement piece

Digital Jungle wall mural, £29.99, 4Murs

£180 Homebody Decor This palm print velvet chair also comes in green

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EASY LIVING All the latest products to make home life less complicated The new Illumination toaster in white from Morphy Richards, £54.99

ALL TIED UP With new gadgets comes new wires with, inevitably, more tangles! For an easy way to keep your charging cables neat and tidy, the new, tangle-free loop phone cables from Nolii are a great place to start. The charging cable comes with a weighted base clip to hold the wire in place, meaning no more pesky knots.

The clip also comes in handy when travelling, as the cable easily wraps around it to form a neat loop, so no need to worry about tangled wires in your bag! The charging cable, £19.99, is suitable for Apple products and comes in either a 1m or 2m length.

You can also choose from three stylish colourways. nolii.com

Scrubs up well If your oven has been put to good use this festive season, it may be in need of a thorough clean. Getting rid of the build-up of grease and grime prevents smoking, bad odours and can help lengthen the life of your oven, as well as making it look a whole lot more appealing!

Luckily, Marigold’s heavy duty scourer is here to help. Made from long-lasting stainless steel, the scourer will easily cut through dirt and burnt-on food. It lasts ve times longer than a traditional scourer and just needs a rinse under the tap to refresh it. The Marigold Scrub Away Heavy Duty Scourer costs £1.10 from marigold.co.uk Scrub Away Heavy Duty Scourer, £1.10, Marigold

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Rise and shine Fed up with dark mornings? You can now pop your kettle on or turn on the toaster alongside a soothing light thanks to the new Illumination kitchen range from Morphy Richards. A calming blue light feature, which glows whenever the toaster or kettle is in use, makes mornings and bedtime cuppas that little bit more relaxing. Practical as well as stylish, the kettle comes with an easy-view water gauge and the toaster comes with four slots and multiple toasting controls. The Illumination kettle costs £49.99 and the toaster £54.99, available in black and white from morphyrichards.co.uk

LOVE YOUR LAUNDRY We’re excited to see The White Company is now stocking products from innovative clothing-care experts, Steamery. A steamer, fabric shaver and fabric wash are available to buy online and in store, all suited to treating delicate fabrics such as linen, silk and cashmere. The Steamery Cirrus No. 2 steamer is a timesaving, gentle alternative to ironing, while their Pilo Fabric Shaver easily removes piling from a range of di erent materials.

The Delicate Fabric Wash, made from natural ingredients and lightly scented with rose and musk, e ectively cleans di cult materials like wool and silk.

Prices start at £16 for the fabric wash, £40 for the fabric shaver and £110 for the steamer. thewhitecompany.com

Steamery fabric wash, fabric shaver and steamer, available from The White Company

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ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD WITH HALLOUMI PREP AND COOK TIME 45 MINS SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ¯ 350g beetroot, trimmed and cut into wedges ¯ 500g carrots, trimmed and thickly sliced ¯ 1 tbsp cumin seeds ¯ 3 tbsp olive oil ¯ 200g quinoa ¯ 250g halloumi cheese, sliced into 8 pieces ¯ lemon, zest and juice ¯ 25g at leaf parsley, chopped ¯ 40g toasted aked almonds

V SUPER BEETROOT RISOTTO PREP AND COOK TIME 35 MINS SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS ¯ Small knob olive spread or butter ¯ 1 onion, nely chopped ¯ 500ml Cooks’ Ingredients vegetable stock ¯ 250g pack ready-to-eat beetroot, rinsed and coarsely grated ¯ 1 large garlic clove, nely chopped ¯ 150g Waitrose arborio risotto rice ¯ 100ml red wine ¯ 1 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano (or vegetarian Parmesan), nely grated ¯ 10g fresh dill, leaves chopped ¯ 50g essential Waitrose French Soft Goat’s Cheese ¯ Freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6. Place the vegetables, cumin seeds and 1 tbsp olive oil in a roasting tin and toss together. Roast for 35-40 minutes until the beetroot and carrots are golden and very tender.

2 Meanwhile, place the quinoa in a saucepan and cover with water measuring 4cm above the quinoa (about 500ml). Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes until all the water has been absorbed then remove from the heat, cover and set aside.

3 Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small non-stick frying pan, add the halloumi in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden, then turn over to cook the other side.

4 Place the roasted vegetables in a large bowl.

Flu up the quinoa with a fork and add to the bowl with the lemon zest and juice, the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, parsley and almonds. Divide between plates and serve with the halloumi.

SAUSAGE WITH MASHED CAULIFLOWER AND PARSNIP PREP AND COOK TIME 35 MINS SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ¯ 200g parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks ¯ 500g frozen cauli ower orets ¯ 1 tbsp olive oil ¯ 2 small red onions, thinly sliced ¯ 2 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked and roughly chopped ¯ 1 tbsp plain our ¯ 1 beef stock cube, made up to 375ml ¯ 8 pork sausages ¯ Oil, for greasing ¯ 300g frozen peas ¯ 100ml milk ¯ 25g unsalted butter METHOD

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1 Boil the parsnips in a large pan of salted water for

1 Heat the olive spread or butter in a large

15 minutes, then add the cauli ower. Boil for 5 minutes more or until the vegetables are tender.

Drain and steam-dry for 5 minutes.

2 Meanwhile, put the sausages on an oiled baking tray and grill on high for 16-18 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.

3 While the sausages and parsnips are cooking, make the gravy. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onions and rosemary and cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

Sprinkle over the our, stir well and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the stock and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Season to taste. Set aside and keep warm.

4 Cook the peas in a pan of boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

5 Mash the parsnips and cauli ower until smooth, then add the milk and butter. Mash again to combine. Divide the mash between 4 shallow bowls and top each with 2 sausages and the peas.

Spoon over the gravy to serve.

saucepan, add the onion and cook gently for 5 minutes until softened.

2 Meanwhile, heat the stock and 100ml water in a small pan with half the grated beetroot. Cover and keep warm.

3 Add the garlic to the onion pan and cook for a further minute, then stir in the rice. Cook for a minute, stirring until the rice is coated in the oil, then pour over the wine and allow it to sizzle and reduce.

4 Gradually add the hot stock, a ladleful at a time.

Stir well and allow the stock to be absorbed by the rice before adding the next ladleful. When you’ve added almost all the stock, fold through the rest of the beetroot and continue to cook until you have a soft and creamy risotto.

5 Stir through the Parmigiano Reggiano and dill then divide between shallow bowls. Top with the goat’s cheese and a grind of black pepper and serve.

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THURSDAY YOGURT BAKED FISH WITH CHILLI, SWEET POTATO AND PEANUT CHUTNEY PREP AND COOK TIME 45 MINS SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS ¯ 2 x 130g skinless rm white sh llets ¯ 100g natural yoghurt ¯ 1 tbsp harissa ¯ Sea salt ¯ 1 large sweet potato, unpeeled, cut into wedges lengthways ¯ 1 tbsp olive oil ¯ 1 tsp chilli powder ¯ 1 tsp cumin seeds ¯ 1 large garlic clove, crushed or nely grated ¯ 40g raw peanuts ¯ 2 tsp garam masala ¯ Small handful coriander ¯ Juice of 1 lime ¯ 1 tbsp dark brown sugar ¯ 1 green chilli, deseeded and roughly chopped ¯ 1 small red onion, chopped METHOD

1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6. For the peanut chutney, put the peanuts in a roasting pan with 1 tsp salt and garam masala and put in the oven to toast as the oven heats up. When lightly browned, set aside.

2 Place the sh in a dish. Mix the yoghurt, harissa and a generous pinch of salt together – taste and add more harissa if you like it spicy. Pour the yoghurt mixture over the sh, gently rubbing it in, and leave to marinate while you prepare the sweet potato.

3 Put the sweet potato wedges in the roasting pan, add the olive oil and toss together very well. Add the chilli powder, cumin seeds and garlic, season with salt, mix thoroughly and bake for 15 minutes.

4 Give the sweet potatoes a good shake and add the sh to the roasting pan: either push the potatoes to the sides of the pan and put the sh in the middle, or put the sh on top of the potatoes. Return to the oven for 15 minutes until the sh is cooked.

5 Meanwhile, make the chutney. Put the spiced peanuts into a food processor (reserve some to garnish at the end) with the coriander, lime juice, sugar, chilli and onion and whizz everything together to a smooth paste.

6 When the sh is done, sprinkle with the reserved roasted peanuts and serve hot with a dollop of peanut chutney. Serve with naan bread or rice if you like.

V ROAST SQUASH, CHESTNUTS AND MUSHROOM WITH GNOCCI PREP AND COOK TIME 45 MINS SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS ¯ 2 tbsp olive oil ¯ 300g squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into 2cm chunks ¯ 1 red onion, cut into 6 wedges ¯ 2 sprigs of sage, leaves chopped ¯ 200g mixed mushrooms, such as oyster, chestnut and button ¯ 200g fresh gnocchi ¯ 50g peeled cooked chestnuts, roughly chopped ¯ 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar ¯ 20g Parmesan-style vegetarian cheese, grated ¯ Sea salt and black pepper ¯ Sage leaves, to garnish METHOD

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1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6. Put a roasting pan in to heat up with the olive oil.

2 Toss the squash, onion and sage together with plenty of seasoning and throw into the hot roasting pan. Stir until everything is coated with oil and roast for 15 minutes.

3 Add the mushrooms and cook for another 15 minutes.

4 Meanwhile, drop the gnocchi into boiling water for a minute to heat through. Drain, mix with the chestnuts and add to the roasting pan. Toss everything together well and add the balsamic vinegar. Return to the oven for 7 minutes.

5 Stir in the cheese. Taste for seasoning, garnish with Thursday and a couple of sage leaves and Friday’s tasty serve immediately. recipes are from Roasting COOK’S TIP For a vegan Pan Suppers version, omit the cheese

by Rosie Sykes, and take care to check £14.99, National the ingredients list of the Trust Books. gnocchi as some brands contain egg.

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Feature Kirstie Duhig Recipes and photos Super beetroot risotto and Roasted root vegetable salad with halloumi, Waitrose and Partners – thousands of recipes can be found at waitrose.com/recipes; Sausage with mashed cauli ower and parsnip, tesco.com

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Delicious sharing dishes you can prep in advance or whip up on the day, leaving you plenty of time to get the party started

ONION, OLIVE AND TOMATO GALETTE PREP TIME 20 MINS, PLUS CHILLING AND COOLING COOK TIME 60 MINS SERVES 4 6

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INGREDIENTS ¯ 1 tbsp olive oil ¯ 3 large onions, sliced ¯ 1 tsp caster sugar ¯ Handful of oregano, leaves roughly chopped ¯ 320g vine cherry tomatoes ¯ 50g pitted dry black olives ¯ 225g plain our, plus extra for dusting ¯ tsp salt ¯ 110g unsalted butter, cubed and chilled ¯ 1 tsp nigella seeds ¯ 1 free range egg, beaten, for glazing

METHOD

1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Fry the onions,

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tsp sugar, the oregano and a pinch of salt over a medium heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Take o the heat. Stir in the tomatoes and olives and leave to cool.

2 Meanwhile, whizz the our, remaining tsp sugar and the salt in a food processor. Pulse in the butter until it resembles breadcrumbs. Pulse in the nigella seeds and 3-5 tbsp iced water until it comes to a ball. Shape into a disc, wrap in cling lm and chill for 20 minutes.

3 Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/ Gas Mark 4. Put a large, at baking sheet in to heat up. Roll the pastry out on baking parchment to a circle about 3mm thick. Pile the onion mixture in the middle, leaving a 5cm border, then bring the pastry up around the lling.

4 Brush the exposed pastry with beaten egg.

Slide the galette, on the parchment, onto the hot baking sheet. Bake for about 35 minutes until golden. Cool for 10 minutes then serve.

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COOK’S TIP Mirin rice wine can be swapped for a medium sherry.

PREP TIME 20 MINS COOK TIME 25 MINS MAKES 18 INGREDIENTS ¯ 6 chicken thigh llets, about 600g, cubed ¯ 400g trimmed leeks, cut into 4cm lengths ¯ 1 tbsp oil ¯ 4 tbsp Cooks’ Ingredients Mirin Rice Wine¯ 4 tbsp soy sauce ¯ 1 tbsp rice or white wine vinegar ¯ 1 tbsp caster sugar ¯ 2 tsp corn our ¯ 1 tsp nely grated fresh ginger ¯ 1 tbsp sesame seeds METHOD

1 Thread the chicken and leek alternately onto 18-20 short bamboo skewers (or snip longer ones in half). You should have 2 cubes of chicken and 1 piece of leek on each. Brush with oil and arrange on a foil-lined grill pan.

2 Preheat the grill to medium. Cook the skewers for 7-8 minutes on each side until nicely browned and completely cooked through with no pink meat. Drain o any excess liquid.

3 Meanwhile, for the yakitori sauce, place the mirin, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, corn our and ginger in a small pan.

Cook gently, stirring for 2-3 minutes, until gently bubbling and thickened.

4 Brush the cooked chicken with the yakitori sauce and sprinkle over the sesame seeds. Return to the grill for a further 1-2 minutes until the seeds are toasted. Transfer to a platter and serve warm.

ROOT VEGETABLE SAMOSAS WITH MINT RAITA PREP TIME 15 20 MINS COOK TIME 15 MINS MAKES 12

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INGREDIENTS ¯ 1 large carrot, trimmed and thickly sliced ¯ 1 small swede, peeled and cubed ¯ 1 parsnip, trimmed and thickly sliced ¯ 100g (frozen) garden peas ¯ 3 tbsp groundnut oil ¯ 1 small onion, thinly sliced ¯ 2 garlic cloves, crushed ¯ 1-2 tbsp medium curry powder ¯ 1 tsp cumin seeds ¯ 28g pack fresh coriander, chopped ¯ 270g pack Jus-Rol Filo Sheets ¯ 4 tbsp natural yoghurt ¯ 2 tbsp essential Waitrose mint sauce METHOD

1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/ Gas Mark 6. Cook the root vegetables in a pan of boiling water for 10 minutes until just cooked through. Drain thoroughly and then cut into small cubes.

2 Cook the peas in boiling water for a minute and drain thoroughly.

Heat half the oil in a frying pan and add the onion and garlic. Cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and starting to brown. Add the root vegetables and cook for a further 2 minutes until golden. Stir in the curry powder and cumin and cook for a further minute. Stir in the peas, coriander and seasoning.

3 Brush a sheet of lo with oil then fold in half. Cut in half across the diagonal to give two triangles. Place a large spoonful of the lling on one end of a triangle of pastry and fold over to cover the lling then keep folding until you have a triangular parcel. Pinch the edges together to seal. Repeat to make 12 samosas. Place on a dampened baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until crisp and golden.

4 Serve hot or cold with the yogurt mixed with the mint sauce.

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Feature Kirstie Duhig Recipes and photos Spiced parsnip crisps, tesco.com; all other recipes Waitrose and Partners – thousands of recipes can be found at waitrose.com/recipes

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SPICED PARSNIP CRISPS PREP TIME 15 MINS COOK TIME 25 MINS SERVES 4 6 INGREDIENTS ¯ 600g parsnips ¯ 2 tbsp olive oil ¯ tsp ground cumin ¯ tsp ground coriander ¯ generous pinch smoked paprika METHOD

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/ Gas Mark 4. Using a mandolin, peeler or small, sharp knife, slice the parsnips into very thin rounds. Pat dry with kitchen paper, tip into a bowl, and then drizzle over the oil. Toss with the spices and season well.

2 Arrange the parsnips in an even layer on two baking sheets. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, turning frequently, until golden at the edges.

3 Carefully transfer the crisps from the baking sheets to some kitchen paper to drain any excess oil – they will crisp up as they cool. Serve warm or cold.

HAM AND STILTON TARTLETS PREP TIME 15 MINS COOK TIME 20 25 MINS MAKES 12 INGREDIENTS ¯ Plain our, for rolling ¯ 250g shortcrust pastry ¯ 250g mascarpone ¯ 2 medium free range eggs ¯ 2 tbsp snipped fresh chives ¯ 100g Waitrose wafer thin British ham, shredded ¯ 100g Cropwell Bishop Blue Stilton, crumbled

METHOD

1 Preheat the oven to 190°C/Fan 170°C/ Gas Mark 5. On a lightly oured surface, roll out the pastry thinly then, using an 8cm cutter, stamp out rounds and use to line a 12-hole fairy cake or bun tin.

2 In a bowl, beat together the mascarpone, eggs and chives, then stir in the ham and Stilton. Divide among the pastry cases and bake for 20-25 minutes until set and golden brown.

COOK’S TIP Make these up to 24 hours ahead of serving and keep chilled.

Serve cold or reheat for 15 minutes until warmed all the way through.

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CHOCOLATE HONEYCOMB FRIDGE CAKE PREP TIME 15 MINS, PLUS CHILLING SERVES 12

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INGREDIENTS ¯ 2 x 100g bars Montezuma’s Very Dark Organic Chocolate ¯ 50g salted butter, diced ¯ 4 tbsp golden syrup ¯ 150g all butter shortbread, broken into small pieces ¯ 100g whole almonds, roughly chopped ¯ 45g Cooks’ Homebaking honeycomb niblets ¯ 150g soft dried apricots, diced METHOD

1 Break the chocolate into a small pan, then add the butter and syrup.

Heat very gently, stirring from time to time, until smooth and glossy.

2 Place the shortbread in a large bowl and stir in the almonds, honeycomb and apricots. Pour in the chocolate mixture and stir until evenly coated.

3 Tip the mixture into a 20cm loose-bottomed cake tin, patting down carefully to get it right into the corners. Chill for at least 2 hours until set.

Slice into wedges to serve.

COOK’S TIP Mix things up by adding your favourite fruit, nuts or sweet treats. Try scattering pumpkin seeds over the top, dusting with freeze-dried raspberries, or stirring fudge chunks through before chilling.

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Best buy Vegan pie lovers rejoice as after nearly 60 years of premium pie production Pukka have released their rst vegan options: Vegan Chicken & Mushroom and Vegan Minced Steak & Onion.

Each pie is a avourful mix of soy protein in a rich sauce, and they’re just £1.89 each from Sainsbury’s!

QUICK FIX Liven up lunch with a new plantbased risotto pot from Tideford Organics. They’re vegan, gluten free and low in fat. Choose from Risotto Verde – peas, spinach and lemon; Mediterranean – red and green peppers, courgette and basil; and Mushroom & Garlic. £2.79 for 300g from Sainsbury’s or Amazon Fresh.

Fresh find We love a fresh pasta weekday dinner and Waitrose’s new vegan additions hit the spot. Vegan Mushroom Ravioli is a tasty blend of mushrooms and roasted garlic and Vegan Jack Hock & Pea Fiorelli are lled with sweet petits pois, jackfruit, mint and smoked paprika. Packs cost £3.25 for 250g.

DELICIOUSLY DECADENT Looking for a really good vegan pud to treat your guests? The new Marks & Spencer Christmas range has dreamy desserts galore. Our favourite is the divine Plant Kitchen Chocolate Torte: a layer of smooth dark chocolate ganache on a deliciously crunchy biscuit base – order from marksandspencer.com for £12 and collect from 22nd December. The range also includes the rich Perfectly Matured Made Without Christmas Pudding, £4 for a 454g pud, Plant Kitchen Mince Pies, £2.50 for four, and Plant Kitchen Sticky To ee Pudding, £4 for 475g from the freezer aisle.

FOOD NEWS This month, we’re stocking up for Veganuary with delicious ideas for lunch, dinner and entertaining

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SAY SHEESE! Vegan cheese that melts when hot, crumbles like a cheese should and tastes just as good chilled on a cheese platter… yes please! Just add grapes and your choice of chutney and that’s your ‘cheese’ course sorted. Thankfully, vegan cheese has come a long way and with the Sheese range of vegan cheeses cutting down on dairy doesn’t have to be di cult. Every Sheese cheese is made in a dedicated ‘free from’ factory on the Scottish Isle of Bute, ensuring they are dairy free, gluten free and non-GMO, making them the ideal choice for all your dinner guests. Cheeses include Cheddar style with Caramelised Onion, Wensleydale style with cranberries, and Red Leicester style, priced from £2.30 for 200g from selected Holland & Barrett, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose stores and Ocado.

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PLANT BASED BANGERS For an easy vegan dinner, just switch up your sausages! Our recipe on page 118 tastes just as delicious with plant-based bangers and HECK’s tasty new Vegan Italia Chipolatas and Meat-Free with Apple Chipolatas are the perfect choice. High in protein and bre, low in saturated fat and gluten free, each 300g pack contains 10 sausages and costs £2.50. Find them in the vegan aisle at Sainsbury’s.

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IN CONVERSATION WITH

Miriam Tyrangiel We talk to the creator of ethical bed linen label Undercover about the ethos behind her beautiful brand How did it all begin?

For quite a while, I struggled to buy bed linen, and began to feel uneasy supporting companies with an opaque supply chain.

The options on o er were either low quality or uninspiring, which isn’t great when you consider we spend a third of our lives in bed. I wanted to create a brand with a story that spoke to me, designing products that are ethically made, using high quality, sustainable materials and have a contemporary look and feel, all at a fair price.

Describe your typical day

Undercover’s ethos is all about sustainability and quality, with founder Miriam keen to create bed linen that’s loved for years to come

Every day is di erent and that’s what I love about my job, it’s incredibly varied. I might spend my morning reviewing colour swatches for a new range and analysing results from an online marketing campaign. In the afternoon, I’ll be optimising some operational processes with our warehouse and catching up with admin. I try to incorporate a workout into most of my days, being active gives me lots of energy.

What does the rest of the year hold for you?

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I’m working on expanding our existing range to more sizes so we can sell our bedding in more countries (every country has di erent bed linen sizes!).

I’m also looking at bringing out some new styles further down the line – watch this space!

Describe your style I love understated, modernist design, mixed with occasional bright pops of colour.

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Can a home be both stylish and practical?

Of course. If it’s not practical, it won’t endure. If an item is too ‘stylised’, chances are you’ll grow tired of it soon so I try to make decisions based on longevity: will I still love this item in six months or in ve years?

Who are you stalking on Instagram?

I love following @thedesign les – they always feature such interesting homes and designers. I’m also a fan of German design blogger @herz. und.blut and artist and illustrator @CatherineLavoie.com_

Where do you find your inspiration?

Inspiration can come from anywhere. I try to expose myself to lots of di erent in uences – in interiors magazines, on Instagram, in fashion, graphic design and architecture – but sometimes it’s taking a step back from work and having a receptive, positive mindset that nurtures the best ideas.

What’s your proudest career moment?

I have a lot to be grateful for.

There have been so many exciting moments since I launched Undercover but the most rewarding thing is when I receive positive feedback and repeat orders from customers.

To read more about Undercover and shop their full range of gorgeous bedding, visit www.undercoverliving.com or @undercoverliving

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