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It feels like change is in the air! And I’m not just talking about the seasons. There’s nothing like spending summer at home to truly stress-test your space and show you the bits that need improvement, or coming back from a trip away to see your home with completely fresh eyes. That’s why this issue focuses on solutions: from the functional ones you need to declutter and reorganise your space to the new style ideas that will update your decorating schemes. Don’t miss our pick of safari-style wallpapers on p85 – they’re wild but wonderful! And if you’re feeling creative, there are plenty of ideas to get stuck into, from easy midweek dishes to cook to cute makes and upcyling ideas. Just don’t forget to share the results with us – and the Style at Home community – via the hashtag below.

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Inspiring homes & room makeovers

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Weekend projects, DIY advice & styling tips

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

Speedy meals in minutes, plus a fruity pavlova pud

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‘OUR NEW HOUSE HAS A RETRO SOUL’ Lindsay has filled her home with splashes of colour and vintage-style pieces

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‘IT GAVE US MORE ROOM TO GROW’ Two major extension projects turned this functional house into a home for Kate’s family

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‘MY HOME IS MY CREATIVE OUTLET’ Lara used skills learned during her last renovation to give this house a new lease of life

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TRY A SPEEDY STYLE UPDATE Fun and simple ideas to give your home a refresh

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‘WE WENT FOR A MINI EXTENSION’ Philippa now has a dreamy, light-filled, open-plan kitchen, complete with garden views

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‘I’VE LEARNED TO TAKE MY TIME’ The bathroom was the last room Leanne tackled, but it’s now as Insta-worthy as the rest of her home

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Lara DIY-ed this coppereffect tub

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EXOTIC STYLE Bring a subtly tropical vibe to your space

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BEST IN STORE Three sources, three schemes – we’ve done the shopping

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HIGH-STREET NEWS The scoop on what’s hot right now

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CANDY COLOURS Sweet, summery shades to make you smile

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INDUSTRIAL COUNTRY The best of two schemes

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10 UNDER £10 Fun stationery

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COLOUR LUXE Bold pairings for a glam result

RETRO COOL A homely combo of old meets new

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CONTENTS

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CREATIVE ECLECTIC Reclaimed wood meets shiny metallics WALLPAPERS WITH WOW Give your feature wall a safari theme SMART SCANDI Cosy meets modern in this smart scheme MODERN VINTAGE Luxe bathroom accessories

106 OUTDOOR LIGHTING

Make your garden glow

120 WHERE TO BUY This issue’s stockists

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UPCYCLED SWIVEL CHAIR Bring personality to your home office INITIAL KIT BAG Back to school craft project THE STYLE BOOK Work geometric patterns into your room schemes MAKE EVERY SPACE WORK HARDER Display, upcycling and storage ideas to make life easier SIDE-RETURN EXTENSION Find out if you need planning permission A FREE-STANDING BATH Statement tubs

100 SHOE CLEANING KIT All you need to keep your shoes sparkling

102 FIND A SMART SOLUTION Gadgets and buys to make life easier

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104 THE 10-MINUTE DECLUTTER Inspiring tidy-up tips

105 DO IT YOURSELF

Mix up your midweek meal game

Be handy at home

108 OUTDOOR CINEMA

Entertain outside in style

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Pretty pastels

TRINKET BOXES Create your own small storage solutions

109 MAKE IT YOURSELF The latest craft news and making must-haves

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101 TROPICAL PAVLOVA Fruity pud 110 TASTY MEALS IN MINUTES 116 WOVEN STYLE Page 30

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Drift off to sleep dreaming of far-flung destinations with the new Kyoto range from Debenhams. Choose bedding depicting tropical scenes, simple storage in a chic, neutral palette and artwork that transports you to Eastern hideaways you’ve yet to explore.

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ORIENTAL-INSPIRED BUYS

Palm fan coat hook, £6, Oliver Bonas

Potted artificial bonsai tree, £29.99, Homescapes Online

Ishi Black vase, £35, Curious Makers

Tropical botanical jungle duvet set, £50 for a double; Kyoto patterned basket, £10; Japanese framed wall art, £40; Kyoto teapot, £20; teacup and saucer set, £15, all Debenhams

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

Oval metal rim mirror, £12

Ceramic pineapple, £12

Iridescent glass tea light holder, £7

Matalan

EXOTIC GLAMOUR

Chenille throw, £20

For an opulent look, combine jungle motifs with luxe velvets and gold accents Fringed jungle leopard cushion, £10

Snake bookends, £18

Velvet foil snake cushion, £10

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Palm tree bottle opener, £4 Carafe, £9.50

BEST IN STORE

Buy it

Ochre two tier shade, £9 Ceramic bees and butterflies frame, £8

Ochre jumbo cord cushion, £10

Tesco Home

Bee Happy wall art, £12

COUNTRY WALK

Ochre small tapered table lamp, £12

Team hand-drawn wildlife prints with delicate florals in grey and yellow

Ochre allium double duvet set, £14

Bee cushion, £6

Set of three drawers, £14

Ochre boucle throw, £18

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BEST IN STORE

Acacia wood serving tray, £16

Chevron stripe baskets, £15 for a set of two

JD Williams Pari frosted table lamp, £59

MODERN NATURE

Abstract profile cushion, £20

Create a serene scheme with fluid lines, soft shades and natural materials

Miley waffle throw, £15

Interlocking Gold mirror, £99

Callie ceramic planter, £15

Dias modern rug, from £12

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FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT

Molly fabric tub chair, £109

NEWS Blue stripe toddler duvet set, £16, Billie Faiers at George Home

Buy it

Mocha bunny bunting, £8, Billie Faiers at George Home

It could be designer!

We’d expect to see this happychic design in a high-end interior design shop, so we were pleased to spot Made’s version of the Bobble table lamp, £69, in its fun but functional Curator range.

The playful shape takes texture to another level, and teamed with the neutral ceramic finish and sensible shade, it has a cool, contemporary vibe.

TIMELESS BEDDING FOR KIDS

Following the success of her clothing range with George, The Mummy Diaries reality TV star Billie Faiers has brought out a nursery range with George Home. Along with teddy ear towels, there’s bedding for tots featuring classic prints – think The White Company but a little easier on the bank balance!

High-street

NEWS

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

It’s everywhere…

RAFFIA

TWISTED MID-CENTURY

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Rozza wall lamp, £80, La Redoute

Prints, from £14.99 each, Abstract House at H&M Home

NATURAL SELECTION

SHOP BRANDS AT H&M HOME

Ribolla mirror, £55, Maisons du Monde

RAW FINISH STATEMENT SKIRT

Bohemia raffia tassel basket, £29, Bohemia Design

Raffia lampshade, £35, Yonder

We’re already spoilt for choice when it comes to H&M Home’s ever-expanding homeware offering, but now there’s even more to love with its new website marketplace. You can shop British lighting brands, such as Pooky and Houseof; find artwork from Abstract House and Paper Collective; and plump for new duvets and pillows from The Fine Bedding Company.

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TRINKET TROVE Gold and glass raffia base jewellery box, £29.50, Oliver Bonas

FINE ART

Pastel print, £46, Abstract House

MINT CONDITION Hoxton table lamp, £44, Housecosy

Trend spotting

CANDY COLOURS

BIG SOFTIE

Green round velvet cushion, £25, Mint & May

TWIN BEAUTY

DOUBLE DIP Sahara planter, £22, Argos

FRUITY FLAVOUR

Stainless steel water bottle, £19.99, Hemming & Wills

These sweet, sugary shades look pretty tasty to us…

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ce cream colours that look good enough to eat?! That’s a trend we can happily get on board with.

While bold and bright might be eye-catching for summer, now that the seasons are changing, this more subtle colour combo of mint greens, pale pinks and peachy pastels has us licking our lips for more. Pair with gold for a glam finish.

WOW WALLS Bloom spruce wallpaper, £74 a roll, Miss Print

MELLOW YELLOW

M echo mantel clock in Yellow, £30, Red Candy

JUST PEACHY Kaleido tray, £25, Amara

LUXE LOOK

Upholstered low stool, £89, Cult Furniture

CANDY COLOURS

Buy it

Eye standing mirror, £8; Dora dome table lamp, £45; cushion, from £10; Pink and Gold planter, £22, all Matalan.

For a similar chair, try Frame armchair, £599, Made

FEATURE HOLLY WALSH

Create panelling with battens fixed to the wall, then paint them

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The New Look

INDUSTRIAL COUNTRY Pair a monochrome scheme with raw materials for a serene retreat you’ll never want to leave Carver chair, £195; desk, £550; Farringdon memo board, £30; Greenwich clock, £25; Camden in-tray, £25; Farringdon letter holder, £14, is similar; hanging plant pots, from £8 each, all Garden Trading

2. Add height with plants Greenery can introduce visual interest – pick a planter on legs for a shelving display to add even more height to a tall plant, while a pedestal pot is perfect to lift trailing varieties.

1. Blend a work space To blur the boundaries between a workstation and bedroom, go for trestle legs and a stylish chair. Scaffold shelving and wire organisers bring an industrial edge.

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Appletree Delta reversible double duvet cover, £50, Dunelm

Buy it

NEW LOOK BARELY THERE

Curve Line art poster, from £4.95, Desenio

3. Make black the key accent

Charcoal adds a fresh spin on trad country blues and green, so bedding with a wide, black stripe brings a relaxed refresh to the classic pinstripe. Go for matt black accessories to add definition.

TEXTURED TWIST

BIG LEAF LOVE

Rush natural storage basket, £18, Dunelm

Fejka Monstera, £29, Ikea

Nail the style SOFT SALVAGE Team a pared-back palette with tactile materials

COLOUR CONTRAST Parfeto cushion cover, £18, La Redoute

ON A PEDESTAL

Plant pot, £18, Curious Egg

CHUNKY WEAVE

Rug, £40, Next Home

Soften black and white with natural tones and textures. A chunky jute rug and seagrass baskets will add a warm contrast. Complete the look with exposed grain wood.

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING

4. Layer on rustic materials

TOTAL

£177 NICE PINS

Side table, £49, Very

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10 UNDER £10

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SPELL IT OUT

Gold template alphabet ruler, £7, Martha Brook

CLAMP DOWN

Gold clips, £4 for two, Homesense

WRITE NOW

Emily Brooks birds memo pads, £10 for set of two, John Lewis & Partners

FLOCK TOGETHER

Flamingo paper clips, £2.95 for six, Rex London

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SASSY STATIONERY Yes Studio ‘Keeping It Real’ pencils set, £6, Fred Aldous

UNDER £10 Prettify your home office with stylish stationery

STITCHED STYLE

Woven pen pot, £6, Paperchase

PRETTY PASTELS

Stay Magic pen, £1 for three, Wilko

IN THE BAG GROW UP

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT

Cactus erasers, £2.95 for set of three, Rex London

ABSTRACT SHAPES Victoria Miro campus pencil case, £7, Selfridges

HANDY STORAGE Lankmoj decoration boxes, £6 for set of three, Ikea

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RED ALERT

‘We bought our Coca Cola sign on a trip to America’

‘Our new house PICTURE THIS

‘Our gallery of original artwork and the leather club chair bought at Graham and Green fits in well with our retro seating area’

COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Lindsay CampbellCrafts, 35, a freelance marketing consultant, and I live with my husband, Nicholas, 35, an assistant school principal, and daughters Luella, three, and Lorea, one.

OUR HOME A brand-new off-plan three bedroom semi in Addlestone, Surrey.

WHEN WE BOUGHT IT Although we’d had some say over the kitchen and flooring, the house was very neutral and lacking in character.

AND NOW We’ve added colour and personality with retro pieces and Americana, along with contemporary buys and original artwork, to make it feel like ours.

STYLE TIP If you see something you love when you’re abroad, buy it; you’ll never find it back home.

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Buy it Shop Lindsay’s retro look PAGE 30

NEW BUILD SEMI

Love it

has a RETRO SOUL’ Lindsay has used vintage furniture, original artwork and bursts of colour to bring a unique touch to her home

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Go for one quirky cushion, like an animal or a cactus, on each chair as a contrast to classic design’

T

he previous house we lived in was a 1960s Span house, designed by architect Eric Lyons,’ says Lindsay. ‘He had a particular vision of communal living and set his houses on small estates, with plenty of trees, in attractive areas.

We were thrilled to live in one as they don’t come up often, and it worked well when our daughter Luella was little. We renovated it from top to bottom, but it was quite small, only 782 square metres in total. As soon as I became pregnant with Lorea, we could see it would be a tight fit, so we looked for something bigger, where we could spread out and zone the spaces.

Making plans The house that caught our eye was something we hadn’t really considered before: an off-plan new build on a small estate. It offered us a lot more space and versatility, with another bathroom, a separate playroom, a garage, a bigger garden and three good-sized bedrooms.

So we jumped at it. We moved here in May 2018, before Lorea was born in the October. We were able to choose the kitchen, the bathrooms and the flooring, and selected a plain white kitchen, grey distressed flooring and white bathroom suites with wood-effect vanity units. We already had a lot of retro pieces of furniture and knew we could add to them gradually with more modern pieces.

Sorting the basics We thought a lot about the layout of the property and how it would work for us, and the open-plan feel of the downstairs was perfect. The kitchen is in the middle of the house, and we liked the idea of having two seating areas, one either side of it. There is a huge comfy contemporary grey linen sofa and television in one area where we all cosy up together. I chose a large black and white rug, and added

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MODERN CLASSIC

‘Our G Plan Vintage reproduction sofa from Hemingway Design fits brilliantly in this spot’

‘I AM HAPPY TO BUY CONTEMPORARY PIECES IF THEY’RE WELL MADE AND GIVE A NOD TO MID-CENTURY DESIGN’ some fun and colour with cushions and throws. The other sitting area, which has a grown-up feel and where we like to have drinks with guests, has a retro look.

Our G Plan suite by Hemingway Design, which we brought with us from the old house, sits alongside other special pieces, such as a Jessica Rabbit statue and the Coca Cola sign that we found in America and which we managed to bring back with us – and have never regretted it.

Attention to detail The vintage brown ceramic lamp bases didn’t have shades when I bought them, but I found a company online called Retrashade, which makes up authenticstyle shades, so now they look whole again. We decided to put the dining table and benches in the middle of the open-plan area close to the kitchen and looking out onto the garden.

Choosing a palette We knew we were going to be bring in more retro furniture and colourful

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PURE & SIMPLE

‘Our white handleless kitchen, with Venetian blinds from Blinds2go, creates a pared-back vibe. We found the cute Combelle children’s table and chairs at Smallable’

NEW BUILD SEMI

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Lampshades can really set the tone of your house. I’ve gone for retro cane or fun 1960s-style colours’

Love it

SMART DESIGN

‘We love the utilitarian feel of this table from Danetti. It looks great teamed with benches, which we’ve softened with sheepskins’

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NEW BUILD SEMI

FAMILY TIME

‘The large sofa in our more contemporary seating area is a great place for us all to snuggle up. I added yellow cushions and a throw from West Elm to contrast with the grey, plus a rug from La Redoute’

DUAL USE

‘WITH TWO SEATING AREAS, WE DECIDED TO MAKE ONE RETRO AND ONE MORE CONTEMPORARY’ accessories, but decided that having bright white walls would be too overpowering, as it’s a very light house already. So we went for the soft neutral Chalky Downs 5 by Dulux throughout, adding the odd feature wall of wallpaper and using accessories to bring in splashes of colour here and there.

Window treatments

We don’t like fussy design, so curtains in the house were a no-no.

We’ve gone for white Venetian blinds at every window instead to create a uniform feel. They’re really

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versatile and allow us to let in as much or as little light as we want.

Bedroom decisions

Upstairs, our bedroom has a small en suite and plenty of wardrobe space. I have worked as a fashion stylist, and I’ve also run my own vintage clothing company, so I have a lot of clothes and space to store them was essential. A banana leaf wallpaper design creates a feature wall in the bedroom for some wow factor. In the girls’ bedrooms, we were able to keep Luella’s old cot for Lorea, which pleases me as I like

‘There was just enough room in this corner to create a little office, with ladder shelving and desk from Habitat’

Do it!

OPEN-PLAN LIVING TIPS Paint the walls with a light or soft-white shade throughout to create a neutral backdrop for your furniture and accessories.

Use large pieces of furniture to help to zone the different areas within the space. For example, an open-shelving unit or the back or side of a sofa can act as a neat room divider.

Maintain a flow by keeping the same flooring throughout.

Lighter colours will create the illusion of even more space. If you do want to introduce a different type of flooring, the best place to switch styles is between the kitchen and dining area.

Add mood lighting, such as table and floor lamps, or hang low pendant lights over a dining table to create a cosy atmosphere.

ON DISPLAY

‘This hall unit from West Elm is perfect for hiding clutter, plus I can use it to showcase precious finds, such as my bowling pin’

DINE IN STYLE

‘The table is only a few steps from the kitchen; we open the doors on warm days. The artwork is by Anthony Burrill’

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SOFT TOUCH

‘I had a new headboard made by Sofa.com in grey velvet for a little extra luxury, while the mohair blanket adds a layer of colour’

‘THINK CAREFULLY ABOUT THE LAYOUT OF THE PROPERTY TO MAKE IT WORK FOR YOUR FAMILY’ to reuse furniture wherever possible, as long as it’s in good condition. We eventually found a retro-style new bed for Luella by waiting until we saw exactly the right thing. I spend a lot of time researching the pieces that we want, and have often got things much cheaper by waiting for specific deals or promotions,

or hunting on eBay for items that I thought I would never be able to afford.

Bathroom design

We have a downstairs cloakroom – a huge relief when you have children, as you don’t have to rush upstairs the minute you get through the front door. We’ve added

3 of the best...

RATTAN SMALL STORAGE Tap into the trend for cane webbing

NATURAL TOUCH Manea unit, £66, Maisons du Monde

QUIRKY SHAPE

Round cabinet, £215, Audenza

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VINTAGE VIBE

Lucy small sideboard, £169, Dunelm

JUNGLE FEVER

‘Wallpaper by The Loft & Us brings a lively feel to the bedroom. The artwork is by The Birth Poster’

NEW BUILD SEMI

IDEA TO STEAL

‘A monochrome feature wall adds a subtle background to more colourful accessories’

Love it

FUN & GAMES

‘Ikea storage comes in handy in the girls’ playroom. I found the retro-style toy kitchen and workbench from Sebra at Scandiborn’

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Love it

NEW BUILD SEMI

some vintage bits to give it more personality and have done the same in the main bathroom. I'm a big believer in not rushing to buy the first thing I see, but allowing a look to develop over time.

Finishing touches

We love Ercol furniture, and we’ve built up quite a collection, buying from eBay or at antiques fairs. Our collection of original artwork – with slogans or simple designs, such as a piece of fruit – was the last thing to go up. We also have a great Elvis print that we’re looking after for a friend.

I’ve been documenting the transformation on my Instagram account @loveinahome, and now we’ve got the house just as we want it, we absolutely love it!

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

BITS & PIECES

‘The bathrooms are plain and functional, so I’ve added some fun touches like the Laura Ashley apple linen basket and a cactus light by Sass & Belle’

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Do it!

HANG A COTTON RUG

1

Measure the width of the rug, add 4cm and use this measurement to cut a length of wooden dowel (at least 23mm in diameter) to size.

Lay the rug flat, with the back facing up, and place the dowel just below the top edge. Fold the top edge over the dowel and sew in place using an upholstery needle and heavy cotton thread.

Go over it a couple of times to make sure it is secure.

Tie a length of heavy twine around each protruding end of the dowel, then hang at the centre of the twine from a nail or hook on the wall.

2 3

SWEET DREAMS

‘We re-used Luella’s old cot for Lorea, alongside a traditional Ercol rocking chair, an Abigail Ahern poodle lamp and a rainbow wall rug by Oyoy from Scandiborn’

GIRL TALK

‘I dressed Luella’s bed with sheets from Swedish Linens and had the mauve paint mixed up by Dulux’

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Pick a theme and repeat it. We’ve got cacti on lights, cushions, vases, you name it’

‘CARPET IS SOFT, WARM AND QUIET UNDERFOOT, WHICH IS PERFECT FOR A SOOTHING BEDROOM VIBE’

WheretobuyLindsay’sstyle LA REDOUTE For rugs and rattan furniture. It has a modern boho vibe which I think suits contemporary houses.

FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE If you’re persistent, you can find some treasures here. It’s always

my first go-to before I shop anywhere else.

H&M HOME This is great for accessories. I have a number of its peg racks, vases and picture frames.

ALICE IN SCANDILAND SHOP Alice sells beautiful contemporary Scandi and vintage homewares. I always want to buy everything!

FEATURE STEPHANIE SMITH PHOTOGRAPHS DAVID GILES

WEST ELM I love its mid-century looks. I buy one large expensive piece and use it as the focal point in a room.

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£4.95

Choose a fun print for walls.

Graphic apple poster, DESENIO

£299

Hide away clutter.

Wisteria woven sliding sideboard, HOUSECOSY

£40

Go for an oversized style. Sinnerlig pendant lamp, IKEA

Buy Lindsay’s style…

RETRO COOL

Vintage-style furniture, kooky wall art and bursts of colour are a homely combination

L

indsay had the challenge of making a new-build house feel more like a lived-in home. She went for a midcentury vibe by mixing retro pieces of furniture and accessories – sourced from trips abroad and eBay – with newer, modern pieces.

The result is a balance of styles that feels fresh and bright. She’s also injected plenty of colour into each room through her collection of cool prints, rugs and quirky accessories.

£195

Streamline seating.

Talia bench, HABITAT

£25

THREE IN A ROW

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Keep coats in check.

Wooden peg rail, Cox & Cox

£139

Warm up wooden floors.

Eivissa round jute rug, PEPPER SQ

RETRO COOL

Buy it

£35

Give your plants height.

Grey planter on legs, M&S

£9.99

Mix up cushion shapes.

Round Mustard velvet cushion, HOMESCAPES

£15.99 a roll

Bring in a botanical vibe.

Tropical leaves wallpaper, CULT FURNITURE

£280

Create a one-stop workstation.

Hambledon desk ladder, GARDEN TRADING

£1,479

Invest in a sofa bed.

Hugo compact sofa bed, PEPPER SQ

£39.99

Mix faux with fresh.

Bergspalm artificial plant, DOWSING & REYNOLDS

£34

£8.95

Introduce retro-style signs.

Kitchen sign, REX LONDON

FEATURE HOLLY WALSH

Keep toes toasty.

Sheepskin rug, JD WILLIAMS

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UPCYCLED SWIVEL CHAIR

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THIS MONTH’S

Doit

Prettify a plastic chair with floral paper. Protect the seat with newspaper and spray the legs with several coats of copper spray paint. Once dry, tear decoupage paper into small pieces and stick to the seat using PVA glue.

When covered, apply a coat of varnish to seal.

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT PHOTOGRAPH TI-MEDIACONTENT.COM

Don’t forget the back and sides!

Decopatch Blue vintage floral paper 3, £3.90, Hobbycraft.

Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch Copper spray paint, £5 for 150ml, B&Q

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Shop Kate’s feminine luxe style PAGE 44 FOCAL POINT

‘I took out the 1970s gas fire and added an MDF chimney breast, with storage and display’

COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Kate Lovejoy, an interior designer. I live with my children, Nancy, 16 and James, 14.

OUR HOME A four-bedroom detached house built in the 1970s in Maidenhead, Berkshire. We moved here in July 2004.

WHEN WE MOVED IN It was dull, uninspiring and functional, but that was fine by me. At that point, it was never meant to be a forever house.

AND NOW After two fairly radical extension projects, the house has matured with the family. It suits us down to the ground.

STYLE TIP Don’t forget your ceilings: either paint them the same colour as the walls to create the illusion that the ceilings are higher.

Or use a striking wallpaper on the ceiling to create a real statement.

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REVAMPED CHIC

‘The geisha girls picture is a print of a 1920s photograph. I used Photoshop to alter the colours to go with my living room scheme’

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ROOM TO GROW’ Using clever, budget-conscious upcycling tricks and a fresh glamorous style, Kate breathed colourful new life into her 1970s home

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his house was meant to be a stop gap,’ says Kate Lovejoy.

‘Our daughter Nancy was coming up to one and I was pregnant with James, when my soon-to-be-husband Christian and I began to think about moving from our London flat to a larger family home.

The idea was to find a modest house with a garden, near the city. We’d originally planned to stay there for about four years and then move on to something more substantial.

Imagining the future I soon realised that the areas I liked were pretty expensive so we’d be looking at small, modern homes. And this house, situated on an estate near Maidenhead, struck a chord with me. As a child, I’d grown up in a gorgeous old Victorian schoolhouse with half an acre of garden, but I spent all my time roller-skating with my friends on the new estate on the other side of the village. I remember viewing this house, looking out of the kitchen window and imagining our own children playing with the kids next door. So even though this was meant to be a short-term plan, I was already imagining them growing up here. But I certainly didn’t think, “wow, this is my dream home”.

Plans in place The house came with planning permission to build an extension at the front of the property and this was another plus point.

As Christian and I intended to do the house up and hopefully sell it on at a profit, the fact that it didn’t have much in the way of distinguishing features wasn’t an issue for us. The rooms were light and a good size, but they hadn’t been redecorated since the 1980s. The kitchen had wall-to-wall floral tiles and there

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IDEA TO STEAL

‘Handleless cupboards add to the sleek appearance of this built-in storage unit’

A ROOM OF MY OWN

‘Creating my studio (seen through the door) inspired me to have this ‘grown-up’ second living room. I designed the units myself and had them made’

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ELEGANT MIX

‘HAVING PAINTED THE WALLS, WHY NOT ADD EVEN MORE TEXTURE AND COLOUR BY WALLPAPERING THE CEILING?’

‘The second living room doubles as a place to receive my clients. I like using a blend of retro and contemporary – it creates a distinctive style’

was even the quintessential avocado bathroom suite. The property was bland, tired and felt like a project, but it wasn’t going to push us financially and anyway, we didn’t intend to live here for long.

Change of heart

The extension at the front proved to be the turning point. The kitchen is south facing and always felt light and airy; extending it would capitalise on this, while giving us a larger kitchen and dining area, plus a bigger bedroom upstairs.

We could also expand the hallway, creating extra storage space and turn the downstairs cloakroom into a wet room. It all looked great on paper but completing the work took far longer than we expected. We went away on holiday, thinking the worst would be over by the time we returned but it wasn’t the case.

In the end we had to get a new builder, move in with friends over the road and go over in the evenings to get the work finished. We’re very hands on when it comes to decorating, but we never thought it would take seven months to complete the build. Despite this setback, once the extension was finished I began to see the house in a new light. Before

DECO LOOK

‘I use retro style sparingly now to create more impact. The cabinet cost £220 from Muck n Brass’

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SMART SHADES

‘A matt finish for the kitchen units, in latte and cappuccino, was a sensible option when the children were younger’

‘PERIOD HOUSES BENEFIT VISUALLY AND PRACTICALLY FROM FIREPLACES AND CHIMNEY BREASTS. IN A MODERN HOUSE, YOU HAVE TO CHEAT A BIT!’

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we had the children, I’d worked in film and theatre set design. Having just completed a diploma in interior design at KLC School of Design, my newly renovated home became the perfect blank canvas for me to experiment on.

Capitalising on space The extension effectively gave the ground floor a more open-plan, Scandinavian feel, enhanced by the wonderful discovery of the original parquet flooring beneath old fitted carpets. To further open up the space we removed some of the downstairs interior doors, and I scoured eBay and junk shops for things that would stamp personality on our home.

I’ve always loved making my own curtains, cushions and upholstering bargain buys; I love to personalise my home while keeping the costs down.

Versatile living Then, ten years later, with my interior design business taking off and single parenthood on the horizon, it seemed sensible to embark on another extension, this time utilising the garage and side return to create my new studio. I also

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‘I chose restrained gold for the hallway, covering my Kate Lovejoy Interiors stool in teal velvet’

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IDEA TO STEAL

‘Use vintage lighting to add atmosphere in a contemporary room’

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CREATIVE CORNER

‘A friend helped me make the base and panels for the banquette in the dining area, which I covered with an eau de Nil vinyl from the Curtain Factory Outlet’

Paint and wallpaper can be used to define a space – try warm colours in the dining area and lighter shades in the kitchen.

Use furniture to create a dining zone – built-in banquette seating like Kate’s is the perfect solution for maximising space.

Maintain flow by keeping the same flooring throughout, and choose a pale colour here to give the illusion of even more space.

Add statement lighting above the dining table to draw the eye and create a sense of drama.

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CLEVER CONTRAST

‘I like the way the jade green co-ordinates with the soft pink in my bedroom; wall lights finish off the scheme with a touch of glamour’

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BRASS WALL LIGHTS

Add a modern metallic flash to the walls

CHIC DIRECTION

Flexi Neck wall lamp, £152, Spark and Bell at Etsy

‘THIS HOUSE HAS A CHAMELEON VERSATILITY AND CAN BE ADAPTED TO SUIT WHERE WE’RE AT AS A FAMILY’ decided to restructure the downstairs living space, previously comprising an open-plan office and living room. Now the children were teenagers, dividing this expansive space into two separate living rooms offered more versatility. While we use one as a family room, the other doubles as a reception room for clients, a guest room and also offers lots of storage space. Making a large open-plan area cosy can be difficult, and so adding walls is useful for introducing colour, positioning furniture against and hanging artwork. More importantly, more rooms mean more privacy, a must for our maturing family.

A fresh start GO FOR A GLOBE

Opal disk wall light, £40, Houseof

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SLIMLINE STYLE Wanda LED wall light, £39, Made

This new configuration also offered me the opportunity to make a timely decorative statement. Here I was, a newly single woman, making my own decisions and creating a fresh, comforting yet imaginative home for my family. It was liberating. Out went much of the clutter and in came a more mature colour scheme to complement my new sophisticated, streamlined style. This

DESIGN SPARK

‘I covered the headboard in Linwood’s Novia Scotia fabric and this inspired the rest of the colour scheme’

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UPHOLSTERY HERO

‘I found the art deco chair (one of a pair) on eBay for £200 and recovered it in Giotto velvet fabric by Romo. The other one sits in my second living room’

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Follow YouTube tutorials to make your own soft furnishings and curtains’

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SHADES OF GREEN

‘I covered a frame with a palm fabric remnant from House of Hackney for an exotic touch’

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WALL FEATURE

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Measure out the colour block area that you want to create and carefully apply decorator’s tape around the edges.

Paint within the tape and repeat with a second coat, if needed. Once the paint is fully dry, remove the tape.

Paint your shelves and brackets in the same shade.

When dry, fix to the wall inside your colour block.

Cut shapes out of scrap wallpaper – you could cut around a flower design, or go for simple shapes such as triangles or hexagons.

Set out the shapes around the edge of your block, using Blu-Tack or masking tape to get your arrangement right.

Apply wallpaper adhesive generously to the back of the paper shapes, then stick to the wall, pressing into place.

Leave to dry.

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‘USING POPS OF BRIGHT COLOUR THROUGHOUT GIVES THE HOUSE A COHESIVE LOOK, AS WELL AS BEING REALLY UPLIFTING!’ recent restructuring of the house also ended up being a form of therapy. This had distinctly positive results, practically and emotionally for all of us.

Good vibes

The first thing I did as a single mum was redecorate the dining area of the kitchen.

I was so happy with the childrens’ response – they loved it! You only need wallpaper and paint to create a fresh new look. Over the years I’ve learned that this house has a great chameleonstyle versatility which welcomes change and regeneration while reflecting where we’re at as a family. Initially, I may not have thought of it as my house for life, but it’s a family home for working and living – and that’s what counts.’

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RECYCLE STYLE

‘I made the framed flower design in the hallway from a piece of leftover silk embroidery’

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IDEA TO STEAL

‘A colour block shelf area is a simple way to stamp individuality and character on a room’

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WORK NOOK

‘Nancy’s 1950s desk was an eBay find; she chose the alphabet wallpaper to cover it and we varnished it give it a durable finish’

EBAY Some of Kate’s favourite buys, including the Vogue prints (bought for £10 and framed by her) were from this auction site.

CURTAIN FACTORY OUTLET This store has a wide selection, from the eau de Nil vinyl that Kate used to reupholster her kitchen banquette to curtain fabric.

MUCK N BRASS The ultimate in ‘luxecycling’, this is where Kate found her art deco cabinet.

FLOWER POWER

‘Nancy chose pink and orange for her bedroom. I made her duvet cover from dressmaking fabric and cut out wallpaper to create the border round the shelves’

KATE LOVEJOY INTERIORS Whether for making curtains, cushions and lampshades or painting and reupholstering eBay furniture finds, Kate’s own interior design style and creativity defines the look of her home.

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Where to buy Kate’s style

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Pretty up your light fittings.

Cylinder shade in Camille Orange, DUNELM

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The sunburst design provides extra shimmer.

Salerne ribbed mirror, MAISONS DU MONDE

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Pop on a bedside table. Blush Pink depression vase, BEAUMONDE

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Perk up a neutral sofa with bold tones. Lozange cushion cover, £10, LA REDOUTE

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COLOURLUXE

Flashes of turquoise and jade teamed with soft pink and brass accents bring a glam twist to the space

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ate hasn’t shied away from using bold patterns or rich, sumptuous shades on the walls – from deep earthy greens and browns to shimmering gold and vibrant teal. Accents of chic, blush pink, turquoise and coral balance out this dramatic colour scheme.

Neutral, Scandi-style furniture also helps to lift the darker walls, while polished brass lights add another, gleaming contrast against the intense tones.

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Small space? Go for a slim frame, Nordmyra chair, IKEA

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Olive green adds retro vibes. Esme earthenware jug, OLIVER BONAS

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Try a Trompe l’œil paper in the kitchen. Botanical Moroccan Tile Pattern, I WANT WALLPAPER

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COLOUR LUXE

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Intricate embroidery layers on the luxe.

Azalea cushion, M&S

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Decorate a surface with a Nirvana Buddha head, ARTISANTI

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Go uber-glam with a statement lamp. Large Gold arc floor lamp, ARGOS

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Adorn walls with favourite prints, KING & MCGAW

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Shrinks down to fit a snug space. Yves extendable dining table, WAYFAIR

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Lighten up a green scheme. Delia pleat textured throw, PERCH & PARROW

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Plant with a simple fern. Plastic-free fluted plant pot, NATIONAL TRUST SHOP

Mix up textures with a fluffy finish. Zulu cream low faux fur stool, DECOVILLE

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Tulip fabric paint, £5 for 59ml, Hobbycraft

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Protect the bag by placing newspaper inside while painting

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Stencil initials onto the kids’ kit bags, so they never mix them up again. Mask a letter on the front of the bag, then use a stencil brush or end of a pencil to dab fabric paint onto the letter. Add a little white to lighten the paint as you work up to achieve an ombre effect. Leave to dry.

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THRIFTY FINDS

‘I bought the chaise longue for £80 from eBay, then painted it and added the tassel trim’

‘My home is my GLAM UPDATE

‘After damp-proofing the living room, I treated the fireplace to a gold makeover. The 24ct loose gold leaf is from Gold Leaf Supplies’

COME ON IN! ABOUT ME I’m Lara Bezzina, 38, a housing technical officer at a local authority. I also host workshops in gilding. I live here with my husband, Stuart Bruce, 37, a social care manager and property investor.

OUR HOME A three-bedroom Victorian end-of-terrace cottage in Moulton, Northamptonshire.

WHEN WE MOVED IN It was like a ’70s time capsule. Original features had been removed and it needed a lot of structural and cosmetic work.

AND NOW It’s bright, stylish and bursting with personality. We have crammed it with colour, characterful furnishings and upcycled pieces.

STYLE TIP Don’t rush purchases.

I wanted to carpet the dining area before our first Christmas and settled for what the supplier had in stock, rather than waiting for what I really wanted.

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VICTORIAN TERRACE

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CREATIVE OUTLET’ On the hunt for a project, Lara took a chance on a run-down Victorian terrace to create her one-of-a-kind home

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fter renovating our previous home and learning lots of skills and lessons along the way, my husband Stuart and I wanted another challenge,’ says Lara. ‘We came across this property – an unloved, Victorian end-of-terrace in really sad shape – and, in spite of its condition, we could see endless potential.

The mortgage company, however, didn’t have quite the same vision that we did. It was a real battle securing the money to proceed with the house, as it had so many structural issues to sort out.

It needed support work, a new roof and a damp proof course. Having, eventually, completed the external work and satisfied the mortgage company that the house wouldn’t likely be falling to the ground anytime soon, we were finally able to begin updating the interior.

Seventies throwback

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Every inch of the interior needed attention.

I remember a friend popping by on moving day, and being stunned by the amount of work we had to do. Honestly, I think we were shocked too – the task seemed even bigger, and more daunting than it had before. It was dark and gloomy throughout, with an unsightly mix of orange, yellow and dark wood all over the place. There were dark green and blue carpets in every room, and net curtains at every window. It was a 1970s time-warp with ’90s accents thrown in for good measure. All the original features had either been covered up or removed altogether and, most unusually, there was a large shower cubicle in the main bedroom. Somewhere along the line it had lost its identity, but we had big ideas to restore it to its former glory.

DIY time

After pouring our savings into restoring the exterior and purchasing the property

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VICTORIAN TERRACE

DREAM TEAM

‘We fitted Ikea flat-pack units and did the tiling ourselves’

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Search refurb companies online to find affordable appliances’

‘DON’T FALL FOR “FASHIONABLE” INTERIOR TRENDS. CHOOSE PIECES YOU LOVE AND YOUR HOME WILL ALWAYS MAKE YOU HAPPY’ to begin with, we didn’t have a generous budget to play with. When it came to renovating the interior, we took on many of the jobs ourselves, only hiring professionals for tasks we didn’t have the skill set for (and couldn’t easily learn), such as plumbing, plastering and electrics.

This meant that Stuart and I spent hours stripping multiple layers of paper and paint off walls and ceilings (the toughest and most boring job, in my book), chipping off old tiles and plaster to expose brick, and sanding ancient floorboards into shape.

We did, however, uncover an old open fireplace in the living room with a beautiful, original surround. We also learnt new skills, some of which (the gilding in particular) have become little side hustle businesses.

Ditching the dark

Our top priorities when renovating were to brighten the house and rid it of its

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gloomy nature; restore, where possible, and replace original features to give the place its character back, and of course make it liveable for us. Tearing down the wall between the kitchen and diner to create one spacious room, which is now double the size the kitchen was when we moved in, helped us on our way to ticking those boxes. We also removed the dark, drab furnishings which were casting a shadow over the entire property, making do with barely functional living conditions (including a two-ring, plug-in hob to cook on, and the aforementioned main bedroom shower) for the six or so months it took to turn the core rooms around, but it was well worth the discomfort. We lightened rooms by incorporating pastel hues into our schemes and using reflective surfaces, without compromising on or sacrificing the dark decor I love. We fitted coving, skirting and ceiling roses to restore its

ON THE TILES

‘We kept the tiles to a minimum, just tiling the floor and a small area around the sink’

MIRROR IMAGE

HINT OF PINK

‘A mirror wall above the stove top acts as a splashback whilst giving the illusion of additional space’

‘The pale and pretty powder pink of this unit really pops against the dark of the wall’

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GEOMETRIC TILES IDEA TO STEAL

Create pattern by playing with shapes

TILE A SPLASHBACK

‘Use gold leaf to add glitz to everyday surfaces like islands and fire surrounds’

Pink Split Shift Two, £6 per tile, Bert & May

LARGE SCALE

Optiks tiles, £59.95sq m, Topps Tiles

MODERN MONO

Windmill Geometric wall tiles, £27.99sq m, Ton of Tiles

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TABLE TALK

‘We made the dining table top from concrete and added the legs. The church bench cost £80 at an auction’

‘THERE HAVE BEEN MORE CHALLENGES THAN I COULD COUNT, BUT WITH SPIRIT AND DETERMINATION, WE ALWAYS FOUND A WAY THROUGH’ Victorian past, and when we couldn t source an item – doors being a great example, as standard measurements didn’t fit our Victorian doorways – we’d find a solution by creating something ourselves. For example, on the dining room door (which looked very plain for a period property), we added panelling to age it a little and give it some character.

Second-hand solutions

Our modest budget meant we had to think creatively when it came to decorating and styling. Often we couldn’t afford the exact furnishings or finishes we really wanted, so we had to think of alternative options. The majority of our furniture is second-hand, purchased on eBay, or from car boot and garage sales.

I’ve scored many a bargain shopping this way, and have created a one-of-akind home with tons of stories to tell through its interior.

I find much of my decor inspiration in magazines and by visiting historical

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COLOUR MIX

‘We’ve filled the colour block shelving unit with a collection of treasures. The Vogue posters are from King & McGaw’

SUNNY STAIRS

‘We installed Velux windows over the stairwell to allow extra natural light in’

VICTORIAN TERRACE

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CREATIVE TOUCH

‘The peacock statue was a bargain buy. I gilded it with copper leaf and bought a flex lamp to put on its foot’

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CREATE WALL PANELLING

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Decide what height you’d like the panels to reach – halfway, three quarters or floor to ceiling.

Create panels by using MDF strips, which can be cut to size at a DIY store, with the depth no greater than your skirting board (either remove your skirting, or sit the MDF on top). Use these strips to create your chosen panel shape – you can also adjust the panels to go around features like windows.

Secure the boards to the wall with strong glue and panel pins. Ensure there are no pipes or electrics behind when pinning.

Finish the top panel edge with wooden beading, then paint the MDF and wall in the same colour to look like panelling.

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VICTORIAN TERRACE

TUB TRICKERY

‘I gilded the bath to give it a copper effect.

I’d love a real copper bath one day, but this will do for now’

places. I also use Instagram as a tool for sourcing fun and unusual styling ideas. In fact, engaging with the interiors community on Instagram and sharing my own interior successes @lara.bezzina encouraged me to launch my own website, larabezzina.co.uk, where I share my love for design and gold leaf everything, and host creative workshops to teach people new skills.

Creative satisfaction

It has taken a fair while to transform this place into the home we wanted, but I couldn’t be more proud of the outcome, and all that Stuart and I achieved to make it happen. My family and friends love it, although I get the occasional funny look when I divulge that I’m about to do something unusual, such as put a tree in the middle of the dining room!

They think I’m crazy for decorating and painting over and over again. There aren’t any major upheavals on the cards just yet, however I have a few small updates on my list of things to do.

What can I say? My home is my creative outlet, my passion.’

ROOM DIVIDE

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‘The main bedroom runs over two levels. On the lower level we have our bed, and on the upper level is the wardrobe and dressing table’

GILDED FURNITURE

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Using a paintbrush, apply metal leaf adhesive to your chosen surface (we suggest starting with something flat and smooth if you’re new to the game) in the areas you wish to gild.

Leave the adhesive to get tacky, then gently apply the gold leaf sheets (you may wish to use tweezers to make it easier).

Once finished, use a gilding brush to buff the gilding in small, gentle circular motions to remove excess gold leaf. You can collect and store what’s left for future projects.

DARING DECOR

‘The main bedroom was the first room I went for ceiling-tofloor dark colour in. It’s cosy and offsets the antique headboard’

VIBRANT HUE

‘I wanted the dressing room to feel opulent, so went for a deep shade of green on the walls’

‘WHEN MONEY IS TIGHT, THINKING CREATIVELY ABOUT ALTERNATIVE SHOPPING OPTIONS WILL REAP REWARDING BENEFITS’

Where to buy Lara’s style ROCKETT ST GEORGE An online boutique selling an eclectic range of luxury interior items.

EBAY Among the nation’s favourite haunts for second-hand homeware, eBay is ideal for bagging low-cost furniture and project pieces.

GRAHAM AND GREEN From furniture to faux flowers, and everything in between. It’s a one-stop shop for luxe accessories.

GOING FOR GOLD

‘I used gold leaf to create the “headboard”.

For a similar style, try the Mandala decal from HomyVinyl at Etsy’

DOWSING & REYNOLDS With a focus on quality, stylish finishes, it’s your go-to for sleek switches and sockets, lavish lighting and modern hardware.

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£143

Hang statement lighting over a dining table.

Celia five-bulb pendant, MAISONS DU MONDE

£23

Bring a whimsy quality to your shelf displays.

Peace jewellery holder, RED CANDY

£20

Work in a touch of the tropics. Paradise Yellow cushion, KALEIDOSCOPE

Buy Lara’s style…

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THE WALLPAPER Mineheart Petrol wood panelling wallpaper, £72 a roll, Lime Lace

THE PAINT

Dulux Mineral Mist matt emulsion, £16 for 2.5ltr, B&Q

THE FLOORING

Keogh recycled fabric rug, £195, Habitat

Add period character with panelling

Jasmine sofa bed in Duck Egg, £859.54; Bevel coffee table, £379.47; Bevel small bookcase, £399.60; Novara table lamp with Charcoal linen shade, £189.44, all Oak Furnitureland

Jasmine accent chair in Bamboo Spice, £394.22; Jasmine footstool in Duck Egg, £249.54, both Oak Furnitureland

Why it works the STYLE RULES RETHINK NEUTRALS As an alternative to whites and creams on walls, try using a very pale blue paint as a cool neutral.

If you’re feeling brave, offset with a deeper turquoise or add dimension with panelling or panel-effect wallpaper.

MAKE PATTERNS POP Clash oranges, pinks and yellows against a plain backdrop and introduce small-scale geometric

prints on upholstery, textiles and accessories.

JUXTAPOSE FLOORING A concrete-effect floor has a modern industrial feel. Layer with a colourful postmodern-style rug.

CHOOSE AESTHETIC PIECES Pick furniture with smooth and simple lines in contemporary oak. Accessorise with statement lighting and vases featuring abstract forms and geo designs.

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘A statement armchair in fiery burnt orange creates a striking contrast against paler shades of blue and yellow.’

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Pick a modern copper wire pendant

the STYLE RULES PICK A MODERN COLOUR PALETTE Mustard and grey give a Scandi vibe when paired with hints of monochrome for depth. Pale grey is an updated alternative to traditional neutrals on walls.

CHOOSE AN ACCENT CHAIR A smart grey sofa is another on-trend choice, particularly when teamed with a popping yellow armchair. Jazz up plain upholstery with bold geometric print cushions

in co-ordinating shades of both mustard and grey.

PLEASE THE EYE WITH ANGLES Mirror textile prints by hanging graphic artwork and choosing modular shelving that form geometric alcoves. Cube nesting tables further echo the theme.

CREATE CONTINUATION Grey wood laminate flooring provides a seamless look. Team with a rug in a muted pattern.

Sleek

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Decorate with abstract shapes in mono and mustard

THE FABRIC

Huari in Ink, £37m, Villa Nova

THE WALLPAPER Seizo in Smoked Pearl, £78 a roll, Zoffany at Style Library

THE PAINT

GoodHome Hamptons matt emulsion, £12 for 2.5ltr, B&Q

THE FLOORING Simple geometric prints, angular furnishings and a fresh palette result in a Scandi aesthetic

Matrix rug in Grey Yellow, from £69.99, The Rug Seller

Give traditional trellis patterns a contemporary revamp with angled furnishings, opulent shades and glam metallics

Contrast angles with vintage botanical illustrations

Timeless

TRELLIS Team lattice prints with opulent emerald and gold

THE FABRIC

Quiz in Kiwi, £66m, Atelier Saint Germain at Jane Clayton & Company

THE WALLPAPER

Mawton in Willow/Cream, £61 a roll, Sanderson at Style Library

THE PAINT

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

THE FLOORING

Bell Twist carpet in Mineral, £39.99sq m, Brintons

Create a statement wall art display by framing swatches of geometric tile print wallpaper in co-ordinating Mediterranean colours

Why it works the STYLE RULES UPDATE TRELLIS PRINTS Select a simple trellis design in a muted colourway, such as pale green on a neutral background, for a serene, botanical feel.

CONTRAST COLOURS AND PATTERNS Complement wallpaper with cushions featuring similar geometric repeats in lush greens and bursts of orange. Mix with botanical prints and textural plains.

PILE ON THE GLAMOUR Give the scheme a luxurious feel with a velvet armchair and some angular furniture with brushed gold details. Style with real or faux trailing plants and faceted glass vases.

GO GEO ON FLOORING Zone a living area with a trellis print rug to mirror wallpaper or lay hard flooring in a parquet design to bring timeless pattern underfoot.

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘Graphic trellis wallpaper has been given a contemporary twist thanks to botanical shades and modern metallics.’

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the STYLE RULES CREATE A SUNNY SPACE Yellow is a great choice for living rooms as it radiates warmth and offers a welcoming ambience.

Paint walls in a calming lemon shade, then add sunnier hues along with muted blues and greys.

KEEP IT COUNTRY White furniture and upholstery has a fresh look set against a feel-good yellow background.

Pick simple styles with a modern

country vibe. Removable sofa covers are a sensible choice.

PICK SIMPLE PATTERNS Style a white sofa with cushions featuring subtle geo patterns in serene duck egg and pale grey.

Stick to this colour palette for wall art and lighting, too.

USE STRIPES AS A GEOMETRIC Keep the scheme feeling light and bright by laying a lightcoloured, stripy rug.

Try jazzing up a plain bookcase by mounting bold chevron print wallpaper to the back of open shelves

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COUNTRY Combine simple shapes and mellow shades

THE FABRIC

Cube in Aqua, £17.76m, Prestigious Textiles

THE WALLPAPER Chevron in Yellow, £12.98 a roll, Albany at Wallpaper Direct

THE PAINT

Candlelight matt emulsion, £12 for 2.5ltr, Homebase

Round tables are more childfriendly

THE FLOORING Noble stripes rug, from £199, The Rug Seller

Add wow on floors with a statement geometric laminate in contemporary blush pink and grey

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THE FLOORING Camden Wriggle Blush, £24.45sq m, Lifestyle Floors

Why it works the STYLE RULES GIVE YOUR ROOM DEPTH Source wallpaper featuring geometric shapes that create a clever 3D effect. Artificial wood panelling provides further depth and interest. A muted palette of grey and blush pink has a contemporary, yet relaxed, feel.

Paint the remaining walls white.

MAKE FLOORING THE FOCUS If preferred, go bold on floors with a statement wooden laminate

boasting angled strips of contrasting grains in tones of pink and grey.

ADD FURTHER TEXTURE In a bedroom, layer neutral bedding with a slubby linen throw and cosy knitted blanket for extra textural appeal.

GIVE THE SCHEME EDGE Complement wood-effect walls and floors with industrial-style pieces, such as an apothecary chest of drawers.

STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘Clean white walls make way for statement flooring. The continuous panels make the room appear longer.’

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Complement grain textures with marble prints

Add a handy picture rail above wallpaper and paint the same shade as walls to blend in

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

Hang children’s items on the lower hooks

Hook it up Willow baskets are great for quick end-of-the-day tidy-ups for toys, books, magazines, iPads and other stuff that tends to lay about.

To free up floor space, install decorative wall hooks and hang storage baskets that can be easily taken on and off whenever you need to access the contents.

Sarson blackened forge hooks, £9 each, Rowen & Wren. Holkham utility baskets, £30 each, Garden Trading

Make pinboards to fit inside cupboard doors

Hideaway office Home office armoire in French Grey, from £985, The Dormy House. Similar spindle-back chair, £95, Habitat. Canvas magazine files with leather handles, £16.95 each, The Holding Company

Your living room is already a space for relaxation, entertaining and playtime, so the last thing you need is paperwork littering surfaces if you work from home, too. Choose clever free-standing furniture that hides away all your office essentials at the end of each working day.

Similar shelf brackets, £5.50 each, B&Q. Square raffia baskets, £32.95 each, Vibrant Home.

Niouz wall-mounted magazine rack, £55, La Redoute

Use a wallmounted wire magazine rack as a book holder

Ceiling shelf

In a box room, fit a shelf above a window alcove to create extra storage without taking up floor space. Make a feature of it by fixing a scaffolding plank from a DIY store to decorative brackets. Fill with grab-handled baskets that fit flush to the ceiling.

Similar faux plants, from £17.99 each, Dowsing & Reynolds.

Similar throw, £39, Made. Try Grey and Natural baskets, £145 for two, Cox & Cox

Paint all one colour to blend into the room

Door frame box shelves

Make your book collection an essential part of your décor. Use the space all around a door by building deep shelves around the frame. If you’re not a DIY pro, ask a carpenter to help. Display your favourite titles and add a few pot plants for extra colour.

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Paint the outside of the box in a bright shade and the inside with metallic paint, allowing it to dry between each coat. Draw around the base onto patterned paper and cut out. Glue in place.

For similar scrapbook paper, try Geo Vision 6x6in paper pad, £4; Mache hexagonal shaped boxes, from £1.20 each, both Hobbycraft

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

1

Choose a bed with built-in storage

If space is too tight for bedside tables, a storage bed is a great idea for keeping magazines, books and clothing neatly organised. This bed has shelving, a deep storage drawer for spare bedding and space for storage cubes at the end, too.

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Bronx storage bed, ÂŁ599 for a double, Next Home

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Dusted Fondant, Banana Split and White Cotton Easycare matt emulsion, all £22 for 2.5ltr, Dulux

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UTILISE EVERY INCH OF SPACE IN THE BEDROOM

Build a storage headboard by stacking Ikea’s Trones shoe cabinets, £22 for two, and fixing to the wall behind your bed.

Minimal Bright Shapes print, from £35, Abstract House

3

Create an understairs hang-out

Give little ones their own space to daydream and play by turning the space under the stairs into a cosy, colourful nook. Use a trio of paint shades to create a fun, geometric pattern on the wall.

TOP BUYS

For updating your home Murus small wall planter in Black, £19, Dwell

Blue mosaic solar lights, £12 for four, George Home

Green wire lantern, £19, Home Essentials

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GO SUPER-SIZED WITH ARTWORK

To make a statement in your living room, choose an extra large piece of art. While turning a blank wall above your sofa into a gallery wall is a great way to show your personality, a single piece is sophisticated, but still has the wow-factor.

Rattan letter tray, £24.99, Maine Furniture Co

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Dorset white bed, £299.99 for a double, Furniture Choice

Numbered storage basket set, £18, The Find Store

5

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Panel your walls and floors in a bedroom

Simple, white wood looks smart and chic on the floor, so why not echo this look on your walls, too?

Either attach slim panels of wood to the wall and paint white, or cheat the look with wallpaper.

HANG STORAGE BASKETS ON THE WALL

If you’re losing the battle with clutter, target where it collects most with this idea. Use hooks that can take a lot of weight and give everyone their own basket.

PERFECT PICKS For a new look

Adam Yellow table lamp, £40, Wilko

Black sunburst mirror, £1, Poundland

Terrazzo plant pot, £15, Lime Lace Light up word sign, £15, Argos

7

ADD A PRETTY SPLASHBACK PANEL

A splashback doesn’t have to look boring just because it’s practical. Ikea sells a great range of smart panels (including a brass beauty) that will instantly add pizzazz to your kitchen.

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EASY UPDATES

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Layer up cushions of different styles and sizes for the ultimate space to relax in comfort

8

Build a wall shelf behind the sofa

Hang a slim shelf about half way up the wall behind your sofa, at least the same width as your couch, if not the width of your entire wall. It’s a great place for displaying accessories or setting down drinks and snacks while you snuggle up in front of the TV.

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Built-in cubby holes are an ideal space for toiletries and candles

9

Go for a gallery wall in a bathroom

Create a simple display above the bath by mixing framed prints and postcards, with a mirror or two to give it interest and create a feeling of more space. Choose images and pictures that have a calming and serene effect.

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EASY UPDATES

Love it

Starry Skies roller blind, from £23.55, Emma Bridgewater range, Blinds 2go

Adorne Santiago tiles, £50sq m, Tile Giant

10

ADD SOME PATTERN TO YOUR KITCHEN WITH WALL TILES

A simple project that can be completed in a weekend, replacing old tiles will give the kitchen a fresh new feel. Or, you could use a stencil and some tile paint to revive plain white ones.

11

Kit out kids’ rooms for night-time

Go for a blind that has a blackout layer, so the light is well filtered out from little ones’ bedrooms, allowing them to drift off all year round. A starry design will see them through from tot to teen.

MUST-HAVES

You won’t want to miss Pink table lamp, £15, George Home

Jewellery rack, £18, Red Candy

Faux cactus in pot, £25, Argos

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Artsy doormat, £24.95, Cuckooland

MAKE THE MOST OF ALCOVE SPACE

Lay a narrow bookcase on its side to create a storage bench. Pop a basket or storage box into each section of the shelving, then cover the top with cushions and throws.

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Pick a punchy wallpaper

Papering a feature wall in a bold and bright design is a quick and easy way to give your living room a lift, without costing a fortune.

Yellow works particularly well in a mid-century set-up.

Patterned window film, from £24.69, Purlfrost

GO FOR WINDOW FILM WITH A SMART PATTERN

Window film is like the modern version of net curtains, providing privacy while still allowing in light. Choose a design with a repetitive pattern.

UNIQUE PIECES To glam up your scheme

Destination Paradise cushion, £15, Joe Browns

Plastic jug, £8, Matalan

Blue velvet stool, £34.95, Melody Maison

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Fulton coffee table, £199, Dunelm

MAKE YOUR COFFEE TABLE WORK HARDER

This clever coffee table opens up to reveal storage space inside and provides a raised table for working or eating from – ideal for making working from the sofa a reality.

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Lucy Tiffney coffee jar, £15, Debenhams

EASY UPDATES

Love it

Use off-cuts of wood to make some floating shelves to display knick-knacks and books

16

Update a wardrobe front with chevrons

Use wood glue to attach slim battens of wood to the front of wardrobe doors in a chevron or zigzag formation. Carefully measure the space between each one to ensure a neat finish, then paint the whole wardrobe the same colour.

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‘Positioning tall units next to the entrance door avoids a “corridor” look and makes the kitchen appear more open’

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ABOUT ME I’m Philippa Beaumont, a marketing manager. I live here with my husband James, a videographer, in a four-bedroom Edwardian terraced house in York.

We moved here in 2014. The work was part of a whole house renovation which took us 18 months.

THE CHALLENGE The original kitchen was an old-fashioned scullery that had been untouched since the 1930s and looked out onto a side return. The layout was dark, narrow and poky.

MY WISH LIST To create a light and spacious open-plan kitchen with a more user-friendly layout, plus space for a seating area overlooking the garden. A kitchen island was a must-have if space allowed.

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hen we first viewed the house it was like walking into a time warp,’ says Philippa.

‘It had last been sold in 1929 and all the rooms looked like they hadn’t been touched since then, particularly the kitchen, with its old fashioned scullery, Belfast sink and cast iron stove built into the chimney breast.

We were thrilled to discover such a unique find and moved into a caravan on my parents’ land while it was being renovated. The old kitchen consisted of a series of dark rooms that looked out onto a side return. There was a stench of mould, the plaster was falling off the walls and it was an unusable space. The plan was to create a large open-plan kitchen with space for a seating area looking out over the garden. We started by gutting the whole interior and removing the old chimney breast to turn the separate rooms into one big space. Sadly, the old cast iron stove literally disintegrated as we attempted to move it.

Re-working the layout

IDEA TO STEAL

‘Lay floor tiles in a herringbone format to make a narrow room appear widerÕ

Our builders installed support beams and opened up the side return completely to create space for a floor-to-ceiling glazed window. We had considered a full side return extension, but went for the large pane of glass that extended the area slightly, as it didn’t require planning permission and gave us extra space.

While the renovation work was going on, we spent time considering the best layout for the new long, narrow kitchen space. We wanted to avoid a galley-style layout which can feel a bit ‘corridor’-like and we hoped that we might be able to include an island, although quite a few kitchen companies we approached said we didn’t have the space. We found DIY Kitchens online and they were the first company who said that we actually did

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have the space. The glazed extension gave us an extra 700mm, which was just enough for us to have the island we had always wanted.

Styling it out

FAVOURITE FINDS ‘The slimline leaning shelf is great for storing cookery books, plus a few plants and decorative items’

When it came to kitchen cabinets, we didn’t want to go too traditional and we also had to be mindful of our budget.

We went for a classic Shaker style, initially in a soft sage green, but we then changed our minds, choosing dark blue instead to give a more dramatic look. The white quartz worktops provide a contrast to the blue. We did look at cheaper alternatives, but you touch surfaces every day so it was worth the investment. We saved thousands by sourcing all our appliances during Black Friday or January sales when manufacturers offer deals and made our budget go further by buying appliances over a period of time and storing them until they were needed. We also fitted the kitchen ourselves to cut costs.

With work complete, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved. We were a little scared we might lose the original charm when we’d renovated the kitchen, but we’ve created a space that’s sympathetic to the house. Plus, it includes the island and a cosy seating area where we can relax and enjoy the garden views.’

‘YOU CAN MAKE A MASS PRODUCED KITCHEN LOOK SPECIAL BY ADDING QUALITY ARTISAN-STYLE ACCESSORIES TO GIVE IT A UNIQUE TOUCH’

Do it!

LIGHT YOUR KITCHEN

Ambient lighting should be your main source along with the kitchen’s natural light, and can be a mix of recessed ceiling lights and overhead pendants.

For task-orientated islands used for food preparation or cooking, try a mix of recessed downlighters and pendants focused on work areas. If it’s an island used as a breakfast bar, choose non-glare pendants positioned so they don’t block the eye line.

Accentuate favourite elements of your kitchen with wellpositioned lighting, such as in-cabinet lighting or plinth and under-cabinet strips.

OUTDOORS IN

‘With the doors open and a cosy seating area just inside, we can enjoy the garden whatever the weather

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KITCHEN MAKEOVER

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IDEA TO STEAL

‘Enhance old brickwork by giving it a subtle wash of white paint’

BOLD SCHEME

‘Classic dark blue units offer a sophisticated contrast to the rustic brick splashback’

Glazed doors and windows, approx £10,500, YO1 UPVC and Aluminium Solutions. Walls in Crown Brilliant White emulsion, £14 for 10ltr, Homebase. Carrara Quartz worktops, £478sq m, Mayfair Granite. For similar cabinets, try Harewood bespoke painted, from £299 for an 800mm base unit, DIY Kitchens. Cabinets painted in Hague Blue estate eggshell, £27 for 750ml, Farrow & Ball. For similar knobs, try Thorpe antique brass cabinet knobs, £1.80 each, Ironmongery Direct.

Blanco sink, £120, Sinks-Taps.com. Venician tap, £412, Franke. Bosch induction hob, £329, AO.com. Aerial copper brushed metal ceiling lights, £50 each, Habitat. For a similar chimney cooker hood, try AEG DKB5960HM, £350, John Lewis & Partners. KitchenAid Artisan Ice Blue mixer, £449, Harts of Stur. Brunel lean to shelves, from £299, Heal’s. Normann Copenhagen stools, £219 each, Nunido

CLEVER ANGLES

‘We angled-off the island worktop to make more space to walk around. The overhang provides a useful breakfast bar’

Find more tips on creating a smart kitchen-diner at idealhome.co.uk

FEATURE CAROLINE FOSTER, LISA FAZZANI STYLING DILLY ORME PHOTOGRAPHS ALASDAIR MACINTOSH

Where to buy Philippa’s style

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SIDE-RETURN EXTENSION

Philippa’s choice:

SIDE-RETURN EXTENSION Love Philippa’s side-return extension, but unsure about planning permission?

Here’s what you need to know

Do I need planning permission?

Since permitted development (PD) allows a single-storey structure up to 4m high, with a width of up to half the original house, many side-return extensions won’t require planning permission. However, if the extension is within 2m of the boundary, the eaves height will need to be under 3m. Even if PD does apply, it’s sensible to apply for a Lawful Development Certificate.

Are there exceptions?

If you live in a flat, conservation area, national park or area of outstanding natural beauty, you’ll definitely need

BEST FOR… PLANNING ADVICE

Visit planningportal.co.uk for a handy visual guide to single-storey extensions.

Most local councils also publish detailed design guides, which give an indication of what they will and won’t accept.

TEMPLATE LETTERS

If you need to serve a Party Wall Notice on a neighbour, free template letters are available from PWS Surveyors at partywallnotices.co.uk

ESSENTIAL READING

Home Extension Design by Julian Owen (£30, RIBA Publishing) features inspirational case studies and lots of practical advice.

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planning permission. You should also check if your local authority has made an article 4 direction, which limits the scope of permitted development in specific areas.

Can it be two storeys?

You’ll normally need planning permission for this. Most local authorities will want to maintain a gap of at least 1m between properties at first-floor level, and your design shouldn’t impact negatively on your neighbour in terms of light and overshadowing. If side space is tight and too close to your neighbour, a wrap around single-storey side and rear extension may be a better option.

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SIDE-RETURN EXTENSIONS

Can I build up to my neighbour’s wall?

If you’re creating a new shared boundary wall or excavating within 3m of your neighbour’s house, you’ll need to send them a Party Wall Notice. This should be obtained two months before work starts. If they give written consent within 14 days, you won’t need to pay for a full party wall agreement.

How much will it cost?

Expect to pay from £1,200 to £1,500sq m, although this can be 15-20% higher in London. You can save money by using large picture windows and a simple glazed door rather than bifolds.

‘PLANNING ISSUES USUALLY RELATE TO BLOCKING A NEIGHBOUR’S LIGHT OR TOO-HIGH BOUNDARY WALLS’ SIMON GRAHAM, YARD ARCHITECTS

CEDAR CLADDING Colin Hill designed his extension in Yorkshire and used separate trades, £29K

BUDGET BUILD

Whitley Bay extension with double doors and picture window, £26,500, BTB Construction

GARDEN LINK

Extension

by Design & Draughting Services, £28K, PJ Kavaghna & Co

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ide-return extensions are a tried-and-tested way of reworking little-used outdoor space to create a bigger, more light-filled kitchen. Even just a couple of metres can make a big difference to the layout.

SMART SCANDI

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SMART SCANDI

Mix polished metals with natural materials for a modern scheme

Display statement tableware on shelves. Splatter jug, £12.50, M&S

Hang industrial lighting above a kitchen island. Vieste copper pendant light, £75, Housecosy

Add texture with practical accessories. Wood chopping board, £40, Amara

Go for traditional-style fixtures.

Cooke & Lewis Apsley polished chrome-effect tap, £68, B&Q

Contrast man-made elements with lush greenery. Artificial fern in pot, £30, Next Home

Invest in an iconic design classic.

Alessi Juicy Salif citrus squeezer, £49.95, Black by Design

Embrace Eastern-style pieces.

Line two-piece cast iron tea set, £17.99, Wayfair

Gather the family together at mealtimes.

Larsson beech wood kitchen stool in Grey, £129, Lagoon

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SHELF STYLE

Source slim storage furniture.

Rustic ladder shelves, £385, Vincent and Barn

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IDEA TO STEAL

COME ON IN!

ABOUT ME I’m Leanne Smith, 31, an audiologist and keen Instagrammer (@edwardiangold home). I bought my threebedroom Edwardian house in Plymouth in August 2018.

MY CHALLENGE The bathroom was small and there was no space for a shower. I needed to update the space on a budget as I had already spent a lot of money on the rest of the property.

MY WISHLIST I really wanted a large shower, one that meant I wouldn’t bash my elbows while washing my hair. I also wanted the space to be big and bright with a mirror over the sink. Lastly, it was my dream to have gold taps.

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‘Paint basic white furniture to add pops of colour’

TOTAL

£3,250 TURN OVER FOR MY SHOPPING LIST

BATHROOM MAKEOVER

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TAKE MY TIME!’

Removing a large cupboard gave Leanne the space she needed for a glamorous selfieworthy bathroom

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efore I moved from Nottingham to Plymouth, I’d already found a house in a lovely area but ended up in a long chain and had to pull out,’ says Leanne. ‘I knew I wanted a period property and this house is on the same street as the one I’d made an offer on, which was a happy coincidence.

Starting work SMART BUY

‘I was going to lay tiles on the floor but this fab laminate from Carpetright was much more affordable’

As soon as I moved in I ripped everything out and had the whole house rewired and replastered. This took six months and luckily I was able to stay with friends while this was going on. However, I do wish I hadn’t done everything at once, because I rushed too often into making decisions and I feel like I’m still patching up bits and pieces now.

Rejigging the space I was originally going to leave the bathroom as it was, as I couldn’t afford to tackle it. The room was quite plain; there was an electric shower and a bath, plus the loo and basin. But because I was getting a new boiler, which would free up the huge cupboard space next to the bathroom, I thought why not rip out the cupboard and the wall and make the room bigger? My plasterer agreed it was a good idea, which gave me the confidence to go ahead. The new layout meant I was able to have the basin against the wall rather than under the window, so I could hang a cupboard with a mirror above it.

To save money, I ordered things online, but I did end up buying three loos and two basins before I found the right ones!

Decorating style And I was really undecided when it came to the decor. I would have loved marble flooring, but the cost of the tiles themselves, plus the fitting, was far too expensive. Then one day I saw the

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INDUSTRIAL EDGE

‘I picked a shower screen with a black frame to go with my other black and gold elements’

ON SHOW

‘My ladder shelf from Wayfair, which I painted pink, doubles up as display and storage’

laminate floor in Carpetright, and knew it would be the perfect, cheaper alternative, and much easier to lay, too.

FEATURE IFEOLUWA ADEDEJI PHOTOGRAPHS ADAM CARTER

Gaining skills I reached a point where I’d had people working on the house for a long while, and so many things had gone wrong that I became a bit despondent. Truth be told, when I moved in I rushed to hire tradespeople that I probably wasn’t entirely comfortable with. Perhaps I should have waited and then maybe a more experienced plumber wouldn’t have put the pipes for the radiator and bath in the wrong place! So I took on some simpler jobs myself including painting the furniture pink, starting with the cupboard.

I liked how it turned out and got more confident with my skills. The ladder shelf and linen chest followed. Next on the list is painting the skirting boards grey.

Happy coincidence When I ordered it, I thought the loo seat was a darker colour to link with the black flooring pattern, but it’s a much lighter grey and actually matches the radiator.

This was a happy accident as I ordered the wrong radiator! I decided to paint the inside of the door the same colour and they all go together. Now when people come to stay they’ll say: “Oh, we’re just going to take a selfie in your bathroom” so I guess it’s been a success!’

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IDEA TO STEAL

‘Combine real plants with framed images to add a touch of green’

BATHROOM MAKEOVER

Do it!

Love it

MIDAS TOUCH

‘I wanted a huge gold mirror above the bath, and when I found this one by William Wood Mirrors I was sold!’

CHOOSE LAMINATE FLOORING Laminate is practical and good value with a wealth of designs that look like wood, stone or tiled floors.

Cheaper, flat-edged laminates give an impressively smooth finish.

Groove-edged laminates cost more but look closer to the real thing, and may be textured to mimic stone or wood grain.

Prices vary from £10sq m to £40sq m; a pricier laminate will be thicker. Check if it has a warranty.

Look for high durability ratings for busy rooms such as halls and kitchens. For a bathroom, choose a product with a waterproof core.

There’s plenty of DIY guidance online but paying for a professional installer will be money well spent.

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

‘WAIT FOR THE RIGHT TRADESPEOPLE, OR LIVE WITH DECISIONS YOU’LL REGRET!’

Where to buy Leanne’s style

PERIOD FEATURE

‘The traditional-style gold shower fittings were exactly right for my eclectic style’

Walls painted in All White estate emulsion, £47.95 for 2.5ltr; furniture painted in Sulking Room Pink estate eggshell, £27 for 750ml, both Farrow & Ball.

Shower wall panels, £309.70, Wholesale Domestic. Shower frame, £279.20; try The Bath Co. Dalston back-to-wall freestanding bath, £459, both Victoria Plum. Heritage Ryde bath shower mixer, £214.61; Burlington Edwardian basin, £397.80; Heritage Dawlish basin taps, £179.95; shower fixture, £594.19; shower tray, £116.95;

loo, £199.94; loo seat, £67.54, all Victorian Plumbing. Maison bath tray, £98, Anthropologie. Gold mirror, £205, William Wood Mirrors. Cupboard, £65; ladder shelf, £35, both Wayfair.

Laminate flooring, £15.99sq m, Carpetright. Drawer knobs, £5 each; door hooks, £7 each, all Sass and Belle. Gold wire lantern (on shelf), £14; large Botanical floating frame fern print, £30; Botanical floating frame fern prints, £25 set of two, all Next Home. Faux fern tree in pot, £18, Matalan

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FREE-STANDING BATH

Leanne’s choice:

A LUXURY BATHTUB

Make the bath the star of your scheme by choosing a stand-out style

Built-in or free-standing – what’s the difference?

Baths described as built-in are fitted against the wall (usually in a corner) with side and end panels added to hide pipework; they’re neat and easy to clean.

Freestanding baths can be positioned in the centre of the room to create a focal point. Plus they come in a wider range of styles, shapes and sizes.

Do I need a large room?

If space is tight, a built-in model is more practical, as freestanding baths are larger and designed to have space all around to set off their statement shape. But compact free-standing tubs are available (measuring less than the standard

BEST FOR… GREAT CHOICE

Soak offers a wide range of styles, from classic roll-top tubs and contemporary sculptural designs to top-of-the-range French-style bateau baths finished in copper leaf or lustred pewter.

FINISHING TOUCHES

Find bargain hardware to set off your tub at Sinks-Taps, from freestanding floor taps and wall- and deck-mounted fillers to wastes, plugs and fittings.

ONLINE ADVICE

If you’re worried about going over budget and fancy saving some money by doing it yourself, check out B&Q’s step-by-step videos. Learn how to install and seal a standard acrylic bath, and also how to fit a bath screen.

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170cm length). Some designs are straight-edged so they can be fitted against a wall or in a corner.

What about modern designs?

Contemporary baths tend to sit flush to the floor; many are sleek, curvaceous and oval shaped. They can be single-ended (with taps at one end, so great for small spaces); double-ended (with taps in the centre, best in bigger rooms); or slipper baths (sloped at one or both ends). Most modern baths are made using durable twin-skinned acrylic which stays warmer for longer and is cheaper than steel or composite baths.

How about a roll-top?

Classic roll-tops are ideal in a more traditional setting. Usually twin-skinned acrylic or cast iron, they are raised off the floor on decorative ball or claw feet, or elevated on a plinth. Roll-tops also come in single and double-ended versions or deeper slipper and bateau bath options.

Which taps to choose?

It depends on bath position and available space. Floor-standing taps complement a statement tub, although installation may require lifting the floor. For deck-mounted taps you need a bath with pre-drilled holes. Wall-mounted fillers are an option for baths close to a wall.

‘IF YOU HAVE THE SPACE, A TUB IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM WILL CREATE THE ULTIMATE CENTREPIECE’ GEORGE HOLLAND, INTERIORS EXPERT, VICTORIAN PLUMBING

3 of the best

FREE-STANDING BATHS

ON THE WALL

Admiral 1865 back-to-wall roll-top bath with chrome legs, H62.5xW78x L168.5cm, £349.95, Victorian Plumbing

COOL CURVES

Mode Tate freestanding bath, H56x W70xL150cm, from £343, Victoria Plum

SLIPPER STYLE

Turin 1665 modern slipper freestanding bath, H73x W72xL166.5cm, £499.95, Victorian Plumbing

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f you like long leisurely soaks in the tub or you’re looking for a bath to be the centrepiece of your bathroom refurb, then opt for the luxury of a free-standing bath.

MODERN VINTAGE

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Buy Leanne’s style…

MODERN VINTAGE Update a traditional suite with blush and brass accents

Pop on a ceiling hook in a corner.

Artificial hanging fern plant, £24.99, Homescapes

Upgrade cabinet handles with extra character. Gold bee drawer knob, £5, Albert & Moo

Swap plastic for a refillable option.

Amber glass bottle dispenser, £11, Kuishi

A practical, but punchy, finish.

Mardi Gras 599 Sagres vinyl, £15.99sq m, Carpetright

Cast a glow at bath time.

Large metal candle lantern, £19.99, H&M Home

Match brass hardware with coordinating accessories. Gold bath rack, £39.99, Present Time at Wayfair

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING

DIY COLOUR

Use to store and display favourite finds.

Store Scandinavia White ladder bookcase, £70, Wilko

Personalise bathroom storage with Dusky Blush Al Fresco paint, £14.95 for 500ml, Frenchic

Liven up plain white walls.

Love Leave No2 poster, £12.95 unframed, Desenio

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SHOE CLEANING KIT Kiwi leather shoe polishing brush, £2, Wilko. Cherry Blossom premium paste shoe polish in Neutral, £1.35, John Lewis & Partners

THIS MONTHÕS

Doit

Create a handy shoe cleaning kit, including a firm brush for knocking dry mud off and a ‘wax on, wax off’ set of brushes for leather shoes. Don’t forget a wax polish to match your shoe colours and choose a wire brush for suede items to complete your kit.

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Store in an enamel tin

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INSIDE EAT, TRY & DO!

GREAT STUFF TO

OUTDOOR CINEMA

DIY TIPS

CRAFT IDEAS

TROPICAL PAVLOVA TAKES 1 HR 20 MINS, PLUS COOLING SERVES 8

FEATURE ROSE FOOKS RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPH TI-MEDIACONTENT.COM

FOR THE MERINGUE 4 egg whites 125g caster sugar 2tsp cornflour 2tsp white wine vinegar FOR THE FILLING 200ml whipping cream 1tbsp icing sugar 200g tin pineapple chunks 2 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced into half circles 50g pomegranate seeds

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Preheat the oven to 140C/ Gas 1. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and mark a 30cm circle on it.

In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff. Add the sugar 1tbsp at a time, whisking well after each addition. Once the mixture is thick and glossy, fold in the cornflour

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and vinegar. Spoon the mixture on to the prepared baking tray and spread to fill the circle. Bake for 1hr, then turn off the oven and leave the meringue inside to cool.

Whip the cream with the icing sugar until thick. Spread over the top of the meringue. Decorate with the chopped fruit and pomegranate.

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TASTEOF SUMMER

p102 GARDEN SOLUTIONS

p1

p110 SPEED SUPPERS

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Find a smart

SOLUTION

Genius ways to make everyday gardening, relaxing and organising easier…

PIMP UP YOUR PARASOL BASE Part drinks table, part neat storage box, this is the perfect spot to perch your glass of prosecco, ice bucket and all-important snacks. Plus, you can stash your SPF and other sunbathing essentials in the box, keeping them out of sight. Oh, and it will also hide an ugly, blocky parasol base, too. Triple win.

Julma square parasol base cover, £120, La Redoute

Throw some shade If you’re determined to use your garden for as long as possible this summer before it gets really cold, a shade sail will help shelter you from both the late summer sun and the odd rain shower.

Clara Shade Sails are available in a choice of three shapes – triangular, rectangular and square – as well as in three sizes, plus they offer UV protection from the sun.

Prices start at just £38.99.

Triangle 5m sun shade in White, £73.99, Clara Shade Sails

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SICK OF SINGEING YOUR FINGERTIPS WHEN LIGHTING THE BARBIE? INVEST IN A FLEX NECK UTILITY LIGHTER FROM ZIPPO, £17.45, AMAZON.CO.UK

3 of the best SPACE-SAVING GARDEN DINING SETS Super smart and compact designs

TIDY TRANSFORMER This turns into a four-seater table. Orlando patio set, £249, George Home

TUCK AWAY

The chairs slide right under the table. Monaco bistro set, £350, Next Home

SWEET SET

Use as a bench, or as table and stools for two. Bench to bistro set, £80, Argos

TIME AT HOME

Addprivacy to your plot Looking to increase your garden privacy without blocking out the sunshine?

Then say hello to these beautifully decorative garden screens. Available in a choice of black, grey or cream composite finishes, as well as weathered corten steel, there’s a wide variety of designs and sizes to choose from, all of which allow plenty of dappled daylight to filter through. Prices start at £25 for a trellis panel.

Moucharabiya medium garden screen in Black, from £40, Screen with Envy

A VEGEBAG IS A NEAT AND COMPACT MESH BAG THAT YOU FILL WITH COMPOST, SOW YOUR SEEDS IN AND LET NATURE DO THE REST. £29.99, VEGEPOD.CO.UK

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3 of the best

GARDEN PARASOLS

Add a touch of colourful shade ready for an Indian summer (hopefully!)

SUPER FAN

Simple, feminine form in a classic fruity shade – what’s not to love?

Shanghai garden parasol in Raspberry, £99, M&S

BEADED BEAUTY

The pretty fringe gives this shade a delicate edge.

Garden parasol with bead trim, £79, Ella James

GORGEOUS GRAPHIC

Be bold with a colourful, patterned design.

Klaoos summer night beach umbrella in Pastel, £129, Amara

FEATURE GINEVRA BENEDETTI

MAKE YOUR OWN FERTILISER

If the past months have taught us anything, it’s that we should really make the most of what we already have.

Hozelock’s new BioMix compact composter does just that, creating quality liquid fertiliser from existing garden growth.

The neat stirring lid allows you to mix the contents without having to lift the lid and the tap on the front makes it easy to drain the contents.

Hozelock BioMix, £54, Wickes

Fizz on demand

HACK BACK OVERGROWN HEDGES

Give out-of-control greenery a haircut with this wireless hedge trimmer. The ergonomic design is easy to manoeuvre, plus the two-hand safety circuit ensures you can’t start the motor by accident. It’s part of Kärcher’s ‘Battery Universe’, so the battery can be used in multiple gadgets. HE 18 hedge trimmer, £149.99 (£89.99 without battery), Kärcher

If you’re a fan of sparkling water, why not give yourself one less thing to cart about when doing the food shop by investing in a SodaStream? Each starter pack comes with a machine, gas canister and reusable bottle – everything you need to keep you in bubbles for weeks.

Spirit classic starter pack, £99.99, SodaStream

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TIME AT HOME

The 10-minute

DECLUTTER

Get the place tidy in a flash with these speedy tips and handy buys

SPACE SAVER

No room for a side table and lamp? No worries – this beauty does both!

Shelf floor lamp, £195, Habitat

WALL TIDY

Just the thing to store your most-used toiletries and bathroom must-haves.

Large steel bath basket, £58, The Find Store

SOFT SPOT

Brighten up bedroom storage.

Nobodinoz Savanna bag in Farniente Yellow, £54.95, Bobby Rabbit

Ready,steady,sort!

ORGANISE YOUR PAPERWORK Sift through the growing pile and group into ‘action’, ‘file’ and ‘shred’.

CLEAR YOUR CLUTTER POTS See those pots or boxes full of random stuff that doesn’t have a home? Empty as much out of these as you can, keep useful items and bin the rest.

Keep kitchen surfaces clutter free with a few of these neat storage shelves.

Assam shelf, from £14.99, Dowsing & Reynolds

PERFECT PERCH

Cute storage boxes, picture frames, fave books – store them in style.

Flocked wall shelves, £48 for two, Audenza

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AUDIT YOUR HOME LIBRARY Donate any books you don’t fancy reading again or ones the kids have grown out of to charity.

STYLISH STAND

Hang coats from the arms as well as the four hidden hooks in the centre.

Anton coat stand, £179, John Lewis & Partners

HALLWAY HERO

Hide everyone’s hats, shoes and scarves (with a bonus mirror for quick check-ups).

Kornsjo cabinet with mirror, £150, Ikea

SLEEPOVER STASH

Cram all of your clutter under the seat.

Chou Click Clack sofa bed with storage in Butter Yellow, £399, Made

FEATURE GINEVRA BENEDETTI

COUNTER CLEARER

TIME AT HOME

Update your patio Create a contemporary chill-out zone without hiring a costly landscape gardener with help from Primeur’s rubber deck tiles. Swap dirty concrete slabs for easy to install clip-and-lock tiles made from recycled tyres, meaning they won’t rot, fade over time or stain.

They have drainage holes to stop water from pooling and can even be installed over existing hard paving without the need for tools – so even DIY novices can prettify their patios before summer ends. Recycled rubber deck tiles, £28.99 for six, Primeur Blue 111 paint, £38 for 2.5ltr, Lick

Do it

3 of the best…

SPIRIT LEVELS

LASER PRECISION For horizontal, diagonal and vertical lines.

Bosch PLL1P laser pen spirit level, £37.50, Homebase

DO IT

yourself

DIGITAL DESIGN

With an LCD display and sound alerts.

Stanley Fatmax spirit level, £74.99, B&Q

TRAVEL SIZE

A compact design for use on the go.

Stabila pocket pro magnetic level, £10, Wickes

The latest need-to-knows to help you improve your home

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT

Decorate to support the NHS As a token of appreciation to our hard-working NHS workers, Lick has launched a bold new multi-surface paint shade, Blue 111, perfect for creating an uplifting feature wall. All profits from its sale go to NHS charities, plus if you use the hashtag #LickBlue111 on social media, Lick will donate a further £5 for each post published.

CREATE A LIVING WALL

Vertical garden planter kit, £274.60, Chalk & Moss

Reconnect with nature and boost wellness at home by creating your own indoor living wall. Chalk & Moss vertical garden kits contain a steel frame and three handmade terracotta planters, which can be configured to suit your space and expanded with additional frames at any time. You can even personalise your living wall with added accessories, including lighting and speakers, then all you need to do is add plants.

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£20

£35

Solar pendant light, ELLA JAMES

Festoon golf ball lights, GARDEN TRADING

DAZZLE AT DUSK

£6

Orange wire lantern, WILKO

£16

Solar ceramic lantern, SAINSBURY’S HOME

£65

Oxidised firepit, HOMEBASE

Make your

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Metal oil torch lamp, CULT FURNITURE

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Wrap fairy lights around a parasol for an ambient feel

Patterned Moroccan lanterns, from £19.99 each; drop bulb battery festoon lights, £19.99; 50 warm white LED micro battery outdoor fairy lights, £12.99; TruGlow waterproof outdoor candle trio, £26.99, all Lights4fun

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Marianne Shillingford from Cuprinol shows you how to create a cosy movie night

Cuprinol Garden Shades in Wild Thyme, Fresh Rosemary and Dusky Gem, £20 each for 2.5ltr, B&Q

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taying in is the new going out and what could be better than sharing your favourite movies with the ones you love, all while huddled under the stars? It’s the perfect way to make the most of warm late summer evenings and is sure to keep boredom at bay, whatever your age.

Setting up the screen is a breeze, then have fun making it cosy with cushions, lighting and, of course, snacks!

YOU WILL NEED Garden paint 6 wooden pegs White sheet Metal eyelets String Blankets, throws and cushions Lanterns Festoon lights Projector

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Keep cosy by piling on the cushions and throws

TRY MAKING AN OUTDOOR TABLE USING STACKED WOODEN PALLETS AND A PAINTED PLANK OF WOOD AS THE TABLE TOP

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PREPARE THE FENCE Give your fence a few coats of fresh garden paint in a light shade, such as Cuprinol Dusky Gem, and allow to dry completely. Then screw four wooden pegs into your fence to create a square the same size as your sheet. Add a further two pegs either side for hanging lanterns.

CREATE A SCREEN Take a clean white sheet, or any white fabric will do, then punch metal eyelets into each corner. Use string to tie the corners of the sheet to the wooden pegs.

MAKE IT COSY Lay out a selection of blankets and throws on the ground, along with comfy garden seating. Add cushions and more blankets if it gets chilly.

ADD LIGHTING Hang garden lanterns from the pegs either side of the screen and fill with candles. For added romance, hang strings of festoon lights overhead. Fill a table with plenty of drinks, snacks and more lanterns.

START THE FUN Set up a portable projector on the opposite side of the garden, so that it casts your favourite movies onto the sheet.

Turn up the volume, although remember not to disturb the neighbours if they aren’t invited. Get comfy and enjoy!

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In a digital world, we are all guilty of taking photos on our smart phones, only to give them their five minutes of fame on social media before losing them to the ‘cloud’. Luckily, scrapbooking is officially cool again and what better way to immortalise your snaps while getting a creative fix? These days, photo prints are relatively cheap, or even free with apps like FreePrints, and you can start a scrapbook using any photo album or notebook. Then all you need is a few decorative papers, tape, stickers, stamps or whatever you can find to mount your pics and make your pages pretty.

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Get a proper dinner on the table fast with these delicious ideas from our Test Kitchen experts

HOT DOG PITTA

TAKES 30 MINS SERVES 4 2 onions, sliced 1tbsp vegetable oil 8 hot dogs Âź red cabbage, sliced 2 carrots, grated or spiralised 2tbsp salad cream 1tbsp cider vinegar 4tbsp light mayonnaise 4tsp American mustard 4 pitta breads, toasted Salad to serve, optional

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Fry the onions in oil for 10 mins until lightly browned.

Grill the hot dogs for 10 mins, turning often, until evenly golden.

Combine the cabbage, carrots, salad cream and cider vinegar for the coleslaw. Mix together the mayonnaise and mustard.

Spoon the coleslaw into the pitta, top with the hotdogs and onions, and serve with the mustard mayonnaise and salad.

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PILCHARD FISH CAKES TAKES 30 MINS SERVES 4 450g potatoes, peeled and cut 400g can pilchards into chunks in tomato sauce, reserve sauce for Zest and juice of one the dip lemon, plus lemon wedges to serve ½ bunch parsley, chopped 1 1 bunch chives, finely chopped small onion, finely chopped 1 egg, beaten 60g panko Oil, for frying breadcrumbs 45g FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE 45g mayonnaise crème fraiche

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Steam potatoes for 15 mins or until cooked through. In a large bowl, roughly mash with a fork.

Drain the pilchards, reserving 3tbsp of the tomato sauce for the dipping sauce, then mix the fish into mashed potato with lemon zest and juice, herbs and onion, and stir until well combined. Form mixture into 4 fishcakes. Dip in beaten egg, then in breadcrumbs, to coat.

Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the fishcakes for 3-4 mins on either side, until golden. To make the sauce, combine all ingredients.

Serve with the hot fish cakes and the lemon wedges.

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PENNE GIARDINIERA

SUNNY PASTA

TAKES 15 MINS SERVES 4 400g penne pasta 150g frozen 150g broad beans 100g baby peas Zest and juice of 1 lemon leaf spinach 2tbsp olive oil Handful of mint 200g feta, crumbed leaves, picked

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Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and add the pasta. Cook until just tender, about 10 mins, then add the peas and broad beans and boil for 4 mins more.

Put the spinach in a colander and pour over the hot pasta and pasta water.

Return the pasta, peas, beans and spinach to the pan and stir through the lemon juice, olive oil, three-quarters of the mint leaves and the feta. Top with the lemon zest and extra mint leaves to serve.

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TUNA NICOISE SANDWICH STACK TAKES 15 MINS SERVES 4

350g baby new potatoes, halved 2tbsp black olive tapenade 4 focaccia rolls 4tbsp fresh pesto 30g fresh rocket 2tbsp capers, roughly chopped 2 large tomatoes, sliced 185g tin tuna chunks in olive oil, drained, but reserve a little of the oil 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced

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Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add the potatoes and cook until tender. Drain, then mix with the tapenade and set aside.

Halve the rolls and place the bottoms on a breadboard, cut-side up, and spread with half the pesto. Sprinkle over the rocket, capers, tomatoes and tuna. Drizzle with a little of the reserved tuna oil, then top with slices of egg.

Spread the underside of the focaccia tops with pesto and place on top of the filling, securing each one with a cocktail stick.

Serve with potatoes alongside.

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FANCY SARNIE

VE MORE TIME, MARINATE THE LAMB IN THE DRESSING FOR 1 HOUR BEFORE COOKING. THIS WILL GIVE IT A MORE INTENSE FLAVOUR CURRY NIGHT

CHICKEN BIRYANI TAKES 45 MINS SERVES 3 1tbsp sunflower oil 6 boneless and 2 skinless free-range chicken thighs onions, peeled and cut into wedges 150g basmati rice 350g jar biryani handful of coriander leaves, sauce Poppadoms, to serve chopped

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Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. In a shallow gratin or casserole dish, heat the sunflower oil. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and brown on both sides in the casserole.

Remove the chicken from the casserole and set aside, add the onions to the pan and fry gently for a couple of minutes to colour slightly. Place the chicken back in the pan and add the uncooked basmati rice, 4tbsp water and the biryani sauce.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook in the middle of the oven for 35 to 40 mins, until the rice is cooked and the sauce is bubbling and aromatic.

Sprinkle coriander over the top and serve with poppadoms.

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SPICED LAMB WRAP TAKES 15 MINS SERVES 4 4 x 100g pieces lamb neck 2tbsp olive oil 100g fillet 4tbsp baby spinach leaves 1 small pomegranate seeds 4 bunch of mint, leaves only 2tsp sumac Juice flatbreads of 1 lemon 1 garlic clove, 200g peeled and crushed tub tzatziki

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Trim any excess fat from the lamb and season. Brush a griddle pan with 1tbsp oil and heat to high. Add the lamb and cook for 5 mins each side until brown on the outside and pink in the middle.

Transfer to a plate, cover with foil and leave to rest for 5 mins.

While the lamb is resting combine the spinach,

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pomegranate seeds and mint.

Warm the flatbreads in the microwave for 1 min. Mix the sumac, 1tbsp olive oil, lemon juice and garlic.

Thickly slice the lamb and toss through the sumac mixture before serving on the flatbreads with the salad and tzatziki on the side.

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SIMPLE TART

THIS TART IS LOVELY SERVED EITHER HOT OR COLD

GOAT’S CHEESE, RED PEPPER TART TAKES 35 MINS SERVES 6 320g pack ready-rolled puff pastry 227g tin tomatoes 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced 150g mild soft goat’s cheese 1 courgette, grated 12 cherry tomatoes, halved Small bunch of basil 2tbsp olive oil

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Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6.

Line a large baking tray with baking parchment and unroll the pastry onto this. Score a 1cm border and prick several times with a fork in the centre. Bake for 15 mins until the pastry is a pale golden colour.

Spoon the tin tomatoes over the pastry with the garlic.

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Arrange the peppers, goat’s cheese, courgettes and cherry tomatoes over the top. Finish with several basil leaves sprinkled over. Season generously and drizzle with the olive oil.

Bake for 10-15 mins, until the cheese is just melted and the pastry is golden brown. Top with more basil leaves to serve.

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GLAZED CHICKEN STIR-FRY TAKES 15 MINS SERVES 4 4tbsp dark soy sauce 4tbsp runny honey 2tbsp sherry vinegar 400g mini chicken fillets 1tbsp sesame oil 400g pack stir-fry vegetables 2x 300g packs cooked Thai jasmine rice 1tbsp thickening granules

1 2 WOK AND ROLL

Pour the soy sauce, honey and sherry vinegar into a bowl. Add the chicken fillets and stir to coat.

Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan and add the chicken fillets (reserving some of the marinade). Stir-fry the chicken for 5 mins until cooked through.

Add the vegetables to the pan and stir-fry for 2 mins. Meanwhile, microwave the rice according to pack instructions.

Pour the reserved soy sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables with the thickening granules and stir-fry for 1-2 mins until the sauce is thickened and everything is well coated in the sauce and cooked through. Serve the stir-fried chicken and vegetables on top of the warm rice.

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SHORTCAKES TAKES 30 MINS MAKES 12 250g plain flour 75g polenta 1tbsp baking powder 5tbsp caster sugar 125g unsalted butter 1 egg, beaten 125ml single cream 1 egg white FOR THE FILLING 150ml double cream 100g strawberry jam 10-12 large strawberries, sliced

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Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7. Mix the flour, polenta, baking powder and 3tbsp of the sugar. Rub in the butter until it forms fine crumbs. Stir in the beaten egg and cream, and mix it to form a dough.

Roll out to 2cm thick, then stamp out circles with a cutter. Repeat until you have 10-12 circles. Put the dough circles on an oiled baking tray. Brush with egg white, top with the remaining sugar and bake for 10 mins until golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks. Halve the shortcakes, spread jam on the base, then top with strawberries, cream and the lid.

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Flava-It marinade seasonings are a wonderfully simple way to give meat an instant flavour boost. Sprinkle over meat and allow to marinate so all the yumminess can sink in. Then simply grill, oven cook, stir fry or barbecue and enjoy.

There are four other flavours to pick from too: smoky BBQ, garlic and herb, piri-piri and sweet chilli. Flava-It marinade seasoning, £1 for 35g, Tesco, Morrisons

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Higgidy paneer, coconut & spiced chickpea pie, £3 for 260g, Waitrose & Partners

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Costing from £6, they make a fantastic eco-friendly and reusable alternative to cling film and foil. The wraps are ideal for keeping cut fruit and vegetables fresh, wrapping up sarnies for a picnic, or even for storing cheese. And once you’re done, simply wipe them clean and use them again.

They are made from organic cotton coated in beeswax. Plus, for vegans, Tala have developed a version that works the same, but doesn’t contain beeswax.

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Big props to @thenorthernhome_ for that perfect balance of classic and modern

These plant babies are living their best lives over at @living_atnumberone’s place

The epitome of modern-country style @raineysresidence

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Rich colours and bold patterns make @ourlayeredhome’s house so inviting

Now that’s a desk we’d be happy to be stuck at @visitnumber7

Colour scheme love, @thehousethatgrew!

Sage green and pink partner perfectly

That’s it, we’re off to paint all our woodwork pink @theinterioreditor

Love the pretty star stencils on this bench makeover by @little_savage_life

@enchanted._.whispers is seeing out the summer in style with her outdoor bar

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