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BRITAIN’S BEST VALUE HOMES MAGAZINE MAY 2021
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DIY STORAGE CRAFT DECORATING FOOD GARDENING
BEFORE & AFTER
REAL ROOM MAKEOVERS Kerryanne says
‘NOW EVERY ROOM’S GOT CHARACTER’
425 STYLE FIXES IN-A-DAY PROJECTS
MOOD S R BOOSTE
OUR HIGH T E E STR ! EDIT SPRING BUYS
PLUS WALLPAPERS WITH WOW
DON'T MISS COLOUR INSPO EASY HACKS TIDYING TIPS TILING TRICKS
STYLISH HOMES
VICTORIAN TERRACE FULL OF HAPPY COLOUR 1950S HOME GETS A FACE LIFT QUIRKY & LIGHT-FILLED TWENTIES SEMI
Inside… Love it Inspiring homes & room makeovers
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Stylish musthave finds at high-street prices
Do it
Weekend projects, DIY advice & styling tips
ACCENT LIGHTING Page 30
Make it Step-by-step craft ideas & upcycling how-tos
Cook it Our fave recipes and top foodie buys
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46 SUBSCRIBE and never miss an issue! 122 LOOK WHAT YOU STYLED We’re loving all your #SAHStylists efforts!
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‘OUR HOME IS SO FRESH & LIGHT’ Opening up the kitchen and dining spaces has lifted the gloom, giving Kerryanne a bright family home
34
‘WE GAVE IT A TOTAL FACELIFT’ Anna and John’s time-warp terrace got a style and size overhaul that still gives a nod to its 1950s heritage
48
‘I LOVE SHOPPING FOR EBAY GEMS’ Deborah’s eye for a bargain has given her neglected terrace a new lease of life
76
TRY A SPEEDY STYLE UPDATE Fun and simple ideas to make the most of your space
86
BE CONFIDENT WITH COLOUR Follow our guide to putting together a harmonious decorating scheme
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‘I EMBRACED MY LOVE OF COLOUR’ Ruth’s bold choices have banished the beige for good in her kitchen
94
‘WE MANAGED ON A TIGHT BUDGET’ Natalie and Scott’s hard work has turned two small rooms into a vintage-style bathroom
76
Give your kitchen an urban edge
Ruth revamp revamped her kitchen with a bold colour choice
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COLOURFUL CUSHIONS Bright, fun styles for a sofa refresh
10
BEST IN STORE Our pick of the best high-street trends for the new season
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HIGH-STREET NEWS The scoop on what’s hot right now
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MIAMI MODERNISM Sunny shades and uplifting slogans nail this look
16
10 UNDER £10 Affordable floral touches to welcome in the spring
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1970s FLAIR Throwback to bright colours and mid-century style
30
BOUTIQUE VIBE Luxe furnishings and vintage-style buys keep it chic
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PLUSH PIECES Page 44
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Go eclectic with vintage finds
CONTENTS
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MID-CENTURY LUXE Layer up plush fabrics with retro furnishings
56
COLOUR HAPPY Bursts of pattern and bold shades jump out on a neutral base
84
WALLPAPERS WITH WOW Garden florals, jazzy geos and lush metallics
93
MODERN HERITAGE Combine archive prints, natural wood and lush greenery
99
CLASSIC COUNTRY Rustic touches and muted shades bring a bygone feel
Do it 58
COLOURFUL WALL PLATES Perk up your walls using decorative tape
59 70
THE STYLE BOOK Colour pop
92
PAINTED UNITS Revive existing cabinetry with a fresh colour
98
WOOD-EFFECT FLOORS Fake stylish flooring with flair
MAKE EVERY SPACE WORK HARDER Display, upcycling and storage ideas to make life easier
102 FIND A SMART SOLUTION Genius ways to make life easier
104 HOW TO REPAIR YOUR TECH Don’t ditch it… fix it!
105 10-MINUTE DECLUTTER
Tidying just got super speedy
108 DO IT YOURSELF Be handy at home 109 HOW TO TILE A SPLASHBACK A smart update to try yourself
34
Tonal colours complement raw materials
Make it
110 Simple but impressive meal ideas
75
PHOTO LADDER Step up your picture presentation
85
METALLIC VASES Give a plain pot a contemporary update
107 MAKE IT YOURSELF The latest craft news and making must-haves
Cook it 101
RELAXED RATTAN Page 30
RHUBARB GINGER CRUMBLE POTS Sweet, zingy desserts
110 SIMPLE SUPPERS Cook up something easy tonight
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SUPERMARKET NEWS Pop these on the grocery list
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EDITOR’S LETTER
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Hi there!
ABOVE: Anna’s fun decor keeps the tropical vibe alive, p34 LEFT: Add interest to a room by faking a fireplace, p70 BELOW: Treat yourself to a retro dessert, p110
What’s on your bank holiday to-do list? The tantalising prospect of socialising outdoors has meant that sorting the garden has shot to the top of mine. I won’t have a built-fromscratch outdoor kitchen and living area done by March 29 (over-ambitious plans are a bit of a bank holiday tradition in my house), but I can have a good tidy up and refresh the borders with new plants. Indoors, I’m determined to nail down my colour scheme and get busy with a paintbrush. The real homes in this issue are full of colour, from Kerryanne’s bold grey kitchen (page 20), to the pastels in Anna’s bedroom (page 34) and the bright pink handrail on Deborah’s stairs (page 48). Such different approaches to colour have left me spoilt for choice. When it comes to my own home I just can’t decide!
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COLOURFUL CUSHIONS
Swirl cane mirror, £20; Good Vibes cushion, £10; Teal cushion, £10; tealight holder, £8; Pink ceramic candle, £3; Teal candle, £5, all B&M
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THIS MONTH’S
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Natural materials like bamboo give a boho slant
Is there such a thing as too many cushions?! We don’t think so. One thing’s for sure, B&M’s Good Vibes squishy beauty and quilted turquoise cushion with hot pink tassels will upgrade the sofa line-up with a tropical-glam twist. Time to pile on the style.
3 of the best…
FEATURE MICHELA COLLING
METAL SIDE TABLES
Orion Hexagon side table, £74.99, Homescapes
Kvistbro storage table, £17, Ikea
Nina side table, £50, Next
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Best IN STORE Refresh your room schemes for the new season with our pick of the latest high-street trends
Light, £49.99
Cushion cover, £3.99
Pot with lid, £9.99
Candle holder, £8.99
Vase, £9.99
H&M Home
SLEEK MONOCHROME Achieve a dynamic feel with graphic shapes in black and white
CURVE APPEAL
Oil bottle, £12.99
Utensil jar, £12.99 Toast rack, £9.99 Tablecloth, £12.99
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BEST IN STORE
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Shaped flower cushion, £6
Purple floral trough, £12
Rattan mirror, £20
Pink pampas, £14
George Home
FLORALS
Sketch floral cushion, £6
Pink desk lamp, £12
Create a joyful scheme using fresh hues and pretty flower motifs
Teacup and saucer, £6
GOLD TONE GLAM Pink metal side table, £18
Thick bright stripe throw, £14
Woven basket with pom-poms, £20
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BEST IN STORE B
Eden bud vase, £12
POP IN A POSY Eden faux floral succulent fiddle leaf plant, £30
Eden recycled woven cushion cover, £7
Habitat
MODERN COUNTRY
Eden faux floral large spotted begonia, £16
Leafy green shades and natural oak furniture create a contemporary look
Eden mug, £4.50
Swen shoe bench, £59 Eden recycled woven throw, £18
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Contemporary glass display unit in Grey, £300
FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT
Bubble glass jug, £12
NEWS
WOW WALL LIGHTS
Ikea’s Ivar update
These smart new rattan cupboard doors are the result of Ikea having hacked its own staple storage system, Ivar. For just £25 a pair, the doors transform shelving from open to hideaway with this textural Instagram-worthy upgrade. The doors can be attached to any piece of storage furniture in the Ivar system, so you can mix and match open and closed shelving. It’s ideal for newly appointed working-fromhome stations, an affordable solution for freestanding kitchens or for creating your own chic rattan sideboard on a budget.
House Of, a creative force when it comes to lighting design, is back with a super-cool range of wall lights. Channeling a mix of modern Scandi and Miami vibes, the collection is minimalist with flair. More than just lighting, the sculptural shapes and surprising colour finishes have resulted in pieces that are mini works of art. Pink Tube wall light, £99, House Of
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Ivar doors, £25 a pair, Ikea
High-street
NEWS
What’s new, what’s hot now… you heard it here first! Coronation Craze (1950s), £65 a roll, Graham & Brown
They’re everywhere! LEOPARD GLASS SOFT SPOTS Patterned glass, £6.99, Homesense
FEATURE MICHELA COLLING
AMBER GLOW Leopard vase, £8, Wilko
CHIC SPECKLE Julia table lamp, £59, Made
RETRO ROMANCE Leopard-effect vase, £22, Very
GRAHAM & BROWN’S THROUGH THE DECADES The wallpaper experts have been creating art on a roll for 75 years. To celebrate this momentous birthday they’ve re-released their favourite archive wallpapers that sum up these decades in design to a tee. From classic Parsonage Bloom of the 1940s to the fabulous Flower Power of the 1960s, retro lovers can paste the wall with a real piece of design history for a limited time only. What decade will you choose?
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The New Look
MIAMI MODERNISM
Copenhagen range: Cushions, from £8; double duvet set, £20; throw, £12; Black mirror, £12.50; worktop drawers, £14; clock, £20; slogan canvas, £8; YAS planter, £10; slogan bucket, £6; chest of drawers, £210; bedside drawers, £125, all Matalan
Punchy pastels, positive slogans and bold shapes combine for an uplifting bedroom Copenhagen abstracts cushion, £10; Copenhagen leaf pom-pom cushion, £10; slogan tumbler, £3, all Matalan
1. Choose graphic cushions
Opt for minimalist lines, where the overlapping shapes and colours result in an energetic finish, lifted by embroidered or tufted embellishments.
2. Inject good vibes slogans
FEATURE MICHELA COLLING
Wake up to positive mantras every day. Whether it’s on wall art, accessories or cushions, a cheeky slogan or two bolsters this uplifting style. Bold fonts make a statement.
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NEW LOOK
3. Soften with curves This look reflects the signature shapes of Art Deco style combined with a bit of whimsy. Pick up on recurring circles or arches to soften the lines, in artwork, mirrors or table lamps.
AHEAD OF THE CURVE JUST PEACHY Cement pot with faux plant, £4, B&M
Paris table lamp, £60, Next Home
CUTE CUPPA Hey Good Lookin’ mug, £5, M&S
SPELL IT OUT Love beaded rainbow cushion, £35, Oliver Bonas
Nail the style NEO DECO Mix cool curves with inspiring words
COLOUR CONFIDENT Elements storage box, £30, Dunelm
BOLD TYPE
4. Pick ice cream colours Reminiscent of the iconic buildings of Miami’s South Beach, mix peachy pink and sky blue pastels with sunshine yellow and indigo. Black or brass accents add an elevated finish.
Letterpop mini jar candle, £4.95, Bombay Duck
TOTAL
£164 SUNNY SHORES
Under The Sun print, £25, Printed Good
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10 UNDER £10
LOVE LETTER Alphabet coaster, £1.50, B&M
FLOWER POWER Easter cushion, £8, Sainsbury’s Home
GREET THE NEW SEASON
DITZY PRINT Floral double wall bottle, £5, Wilko
POT LUCKY
LAVENDER BLUE Artificial lavender plant in decorative pot, £7.99, Homescapes
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UNDER £10 Say hello to spring with one of these pretty floral buys
PRETTY PITCHER Mini forget-me-not ceramic jug, £7.50, Gisela Graham
TABLE TOPPER Truly Scrumptious card cake stand, £10, Talking Tables
FAUX FLOWERS Skimmia floral spray, £9, Sophie Allport
TEATIME TREAT
FILL ME UP Buttercup shallow tin, £9, Emma Bridgewater
SWEET DREAMS Floral Breeze single duvet set, £10, George Home
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FEATURE LISA FAZZANI
Wild Daisy mug, £7, Daisy Park
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1970S FLAIR
PLAYFUL SHAPES
RETRO RUST Carmella lampshade in Burnt Orange, £35, Made
Red geometric/ Blue trim ceramic mug, £8.25, Gisela Graham
VINYL REVIVAL Mid-century record wall art, £10, Habitat
WOOD VENEER Riga floor lamp, £99, Housecosy
SLIM LINES
SCHOOL’S OUT
GROOVETHANG Funk print, £15, Mint & May
Trend spotting
1970S FLAIR
BLOWING BUBBLES Bubbla Grey votive tall, £9, Abode Living
FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT
Hargreaves desk, £299, John Lewis & Partners
Take inspiration from groovy mid-century style BACK IN TIME Karlsson mini flip wall clock, £187, Red Candy
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ut on your bell-bottoms, pop on a vinyl record and do your best John Travolta to Saturday Night Fever because ’70s style is back! Dramatic angles are teamed with playful curves for laid-back mid-century style, while soulful shades of ochre yellow, burnt orange and dark wood grains ground the look firmly in the 1970s.
HIPPY CHIC
TIME TO RECLINE
CHILL OUT CHAIR
Jakarta kilim rug, £59.99, Homescapes
Doris accent chair in Shetland Orange, £299, Made
SECRETARY STYLE Grand arched table lamp, £64.99, Wayfair
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CANE CHOICE
‘Wicker furniture adds another texture – this chair makes a great outdoor piece in the summer too’
‘Our home is so STYLE SWITCH
‘I love this large fan, so I hung it instead of a piece of artwork on the wall’
IDEA TO STEAL ‘Glazed doors let light flow through the spaces’
COME ON IN!
ABOUT ME I’m Kerryanne McQueeney Hubbard, 38. I’m a freelance fashion designer (@the_creative_saint). I live here with my husband Christopher, 38, a conveyancing solicitor, and our children Henry, four, and twins Edward and Prudence, two. OUR HOME A 1929 three-bedroom semi-detached in Middlesbrough, bought in May 2015. WHEN WE MOVED IN The house was bland and dated, which was surprising considering it had lots of quirky windows and original features. AND NOW It feels so fresh, current and bright with our updates. The rooms all flow seamlessly now, too. STYLE TIP Vivienne Westwood says: ‘Buy less, choose well, make it last.’ I live by this quote, as I have wasted so much money in the past on buying fast-trend items and not loving them.
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1920S SEMI
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FRESH & LIGHT’
Kerryanne’s new home had good bones, but the decor was dull. Luckily, she had plenty of ideas for how to brighten things up
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efore we bought this house we had been living in a Victorian flat, which although lovely, wasn’t going to be big enough, as we had plans to start a family,’ says Kerryanne. ‘So the search was on! This property, which is on a main road, I remember so well as a child, as I used to walk past it often. I loved the stained glass windows and the original doors, which have a really unique shape. It was these quirky and original features that made me fall for it all over again as an adult.
Lifting the gloom
The house had barely been updated since it was first built in 1929, so it needed a big revamp. It felt really dark and gloomy, even though there are lots of windows, but the way the rooms had been laid out made it feel a bit grim. Our challenge was to make it feel brighter and more spacious. I became a bit obsessed with getting light to flow through the house!
Tidying up
One of the first things that we did was to completely declutter, so that we could properly see the size of the rooms and make sure the furniture we were getting would fit comfortably into the spaces. We then stripped the wallpaper off the walls and skimmed them for a smooth finish. The floors in the hallway and living room are original. I initially painted them a much darker shade than they are now, but then I had second thoughts and I’ve since taken them back to their original shade, and I much prefer them like this. They suit the house. We replaced the gas fire in the living room with a vintage surround and new tiles. This works really well juxtaposed with the concrete-effect finish on the opposite
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MODERN MIX ‘Graphic lines and figurative faces are a key trend for interiors at the moment’
wall. I achieved this by mixing some grey paint with some white, to get the exact tone I wanted, and then I applied it with a sponge to create the concrete look. It was really simple. I didn’t want to do the whole room grey though, so the other side has been done in a more neutral shade, but with the same effect. We’re really pleased with it.
Creating space
At the back of the house we removed the wall between the kitchen and dining space. This meant we could create a big open-plan kitchen-diner that feels light and spacious. It’s great being able to have the children playing in the same space as us while we’re cooking and getting meals ready. The existing kitchen wasn’t that old and the quality was good, although it was poorly fitted and the appliances were cheap. I wanted a modern-look kitchen, but with a traditional Belfast-style sink. This was a bit of a sticking point because the kitchen fitter needed to specially make the part that the sink
WORK ZONE
‘CREATING BIG OPENINGS BETWEEN THE ROOMS HAS OPENED UP THE SPACE AND ALLOWED LOADS OF LIGHT TO FLOW THROUGH THE HOUSE’
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CONCRETE EFFECT WALL
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Using a damp cloth, wipe down the wall surface, making sure that it’s clean and free of dust. Paint the wall with soft grey paint, using sweeping strokes. Follow up with a wet cloth to soften and blend to the edges of the wall. Use a scrunched-up damp cloth and dab on extra texture. With an almost dry brush add vertical strokes with white or very light grey paint. Use a wet cloth to blend the white paint and work it into the base layer for a textured look. Work in smallish sections so that the paint doesn’t dry between the brush and cloth steps. And step back to check out your work from a distance every so often.
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‘We created a functional office space using timber mounted on wall brackets’
1920S SEMI WARM FRONT
‘We kept the existing radiator in the living room as it looks great and fits snugly into the bay area’
IDEA TO STEAL
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FLOOR FILLER
‘It was important that the dining room and kitchen felt connected so we used the same flooring in both spaces’
‘Paint a chimney breast in a soft shade to warm up white’
TWO TONE
‘The black and white wall in the hallway is my take on monochrome’
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3 of the best
ABSTRACT PRINTS
Decorate the walls with freestyle artwork
BOLD MARKS Three Strokes poster, £8.95, Desenio
SOFT CURVES
Outsiders print, £35, Laurie Maun at Our Daily Edit
LINEAR STYLE
SO SEAMLESS
‘The composite worktop called slab tech is cut in one big section, and doesn’t have any joins in it’
‘FAL L IN LOVE WITH WHAT YOU BRING INTO YOUR HOME AND YOU WILL CHERISH IT FOREVER’ would sit in, as it doesn’t normally go with this type of unit. I would have loved a 1950s-style Smeg fridge, but I was on maternity leave at the time, and on a budget, so I painted the one we had with a wood/metal paint, so that it blends into the wall. I’d recommend anyone do it. Because I didn’t like the fridge, I didn’t mind if it went wrong, but fortunately it’s not an eyesore at all.
Cohesive style
To make sure the kitchen felt connected to the dining space, we fitted the same flooring throughout to give the sense of cohesion. I used patterned tiles to merge modern and traditional. Another way we created a connection between the two spaces was by adding a breakfast bar which crosses into both sections. I like the industrial look and so chose a timber top resting on scaffold
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ROUND UP
‘Cute ceramics grouped on a circular shelf look so pretty’
Sunkissed print, £26, Paper Collective at Nest
PICTURE WALL
‘Portraits, landscapes, abstract art – mix it all up for a boho vibe’
1920S SEMI
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COOL FINISH
‘I’m so pleased that I painted the fridge to blend with the wall’
IDEA TO STEAL ‘DIY your own breakfast bar with timber and scaffold poles’
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GO GREEN
‘To inject colour into Henry’s room I painted the wardrobe mint green’
NO DOORS
‘TRY TO FIND WHAT YOU’RE AFTER IN SECOND-HAND SHOPS FIRST BEFORE RESORTING TO BUYING SOMETHING BRAND NEW’
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The bathroom was the worst room in the house – it was really shabby and dirty. I was happy enough to live in the other rooms as they were for a while, but this had to be changed as a priority. I initially wanted a freestanding bath and walk-in shower, but we were expecting the twins and didn’t have the money for that luxury, so we installed a budget suite. Despite this, I do like the space now, especially the tiles with the grey grout. I painted the ceiling using a roller, which was constantly breaking on me, so while I’d love to paint more ceilings in the house I can’t bring myself to do it. It’s really hard work! Our main bedroom was a fairly standard set-up. Like the rest of the
ROPE SHELF
You’ll need a piece of wood cut to size and two lengths of rope. Drill a hole near each corner to thread the rope through. If you’re using reclaimed wood, sand it down, then paint or varnish to your preferred shade. Fold the rope in half and thread the ends through the two holes at one end, then create a knot on both sides of these holes. Do the same with the holes at the other end of the wood. Screw hooks into the wall, and use to hang the shelf securely.
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New look
‘Kids’ clothes look cute on display, so we left this little cupboard without a door deliberately’
1920S SEMI
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STEP SOFTLY
‘I toyed with the idea of wooden floors, but decided to go soft underfoot upstairs’
IDEA TO STEAL
‘Add fun by hanging paper umbrellas upside down from the ceiling’
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Love it
1920S SEMI MATCH UP
EASY UPDATE
‘This Next cabinet has been upcycled by using marble vinyl and gold spray’
‘IF YOU LOVE PAINTING SEE IF THERE’S A WALL THAT CAN BE TURNED INTO A MURAL’
Where to buy Kerryanne’s style
house it was plain, but the previous owners had fitted a red carpet. The first thing I did here was to take the remaining grey paint used in the kitchen and paint the skirting boards and doors. I had some help from my sister-in-law, who’d just finished renovating her own place and was a bit disappointed she had no more rooms to decorate. We chose this beautiful pink tree wallpaper together, which has really transformed the space. It all really came together after that.’ Find more clever ideas to style up your home by going to pinterest.com/ styleathomemag
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FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE, as well as Gumtree and second-hand shops for unique pieces at low prices. This kind of shopping can help the planet, so it’s a great way to buy. ROCKETT ST GEORGE It has such expressive and quirky homeware. Their pieces always feel very fun and individual. I particularly like the accessories department. TK MAXX It’s like going on a treasure hunt every time you enter the store. You never know what you are going to find and the small price tags are always a bonus. EV HOME A small homeware business with a rustic/industrial vibe. I especially love buying items for my kitchen here.
MIRROR MIRROR
‘Why not have more than one mirror in the bathroom? They look great and bounce the available light around’
FEATURE IFEOLUWA ADEDEJI PHOTOGRAPHS JEREMY PHILLIPS
‘I painted the skirting board and doors in the same colour grey throughout, to give a cohesive feel’
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Decorating tools from Harris ensure amazing room revamps
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f repainting a room or getting creative with a paint effect seems like a daunting task because of the time and effort it would take you, perhaps you’re using the wrong tools. Good-quality brushes and rollers like Harris’s Ultimate range can make any job quick and easy, and with a better finish. With the right tools, decorating becomes a satisfying – and even enjoyable – job!
Make a child’s bedroom magical with our simple painted wallscape
Choose tools with tech
Harris products are colour coded by task and are full of technology (some of it patented) for a better experience. The Blade Brush, for example, gives great control and precision for neat lines, while No-Loss™ guarantees bristles won’t fall out.
Try our kid’s wallscape
It’s easy to create this mountain range design using Harris tools. Starting with a plain white wall, use a pencil to draw an undulating line for the top of the hills. With a thin brush (the Harris Ultimate Blade Brush is ideal), paint the line in dark blue-grey emulsion. Use the same brush to thicken the line and cut in at the skirting in the same paint. Fill in the hills area with the Harris Ultimate Jumbo Mini Four Inch Paint Roller Frame & Sleeve. When the paint is dry, mark out the mountain peaks with masking tape. Draw a wavy line near the top for the snow caps and paint in two shades of grey. Leave to dry, then remove the tape. Draw the sun by tying a piece of string to the end of your pencil and secure the other end to the wall with a drawing pin where the centre Get sharp lines and of the sun would be. Draw an a perfect finish with arc and fill in with yellow paint. Harris Ultimate Fine The result is an InstagramLine Masking Tape worthy wall; you can get it finished in a day. Let’s decorate!
OFTEN SPEND A LOT ON PAINT SO RS OR WALLPAPER, BUT CUT BACK ON TOOLS, LEADING TO DISAPPOINTING RESULTS’ EDITOR, HEATHER YOUNG
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£119
NATURAL TEXTURE
Wow with a standout print. Vintage Blossom Bird framed wall art print, MADE
£99
Add sheen with gold accent pieces. Rondo large pendant light, HOUSECOSY
£150
Add a rattan piece into the mix. Malu rattan armchair, La Redoute
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BOUTIQUE VIBE
Create a chic, curated style with an inspired selection of furniture, luxe furnishings and vintage buys
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er eye for fashion and artistic flair shine through as you look around Kerryanne’s home. The eclectic decor ranges from hand-painted wall friezes and elaborate murals to upcycled furniture. Colours are soft and muted throughout – in tones of pale pink, taupe, grey and petrol blue – to give spaces a sense of flow. Personality comes from a treasure trove of finds, whether vintage furnishings and retro pieces or luxe lighting, florals and greenery.
£195
Choose a colourful anchor point. Poppy rug, FRENCH CONNECTION HOME
£129.99 Save space with a nest. Soho round barrel nesting tables, HOMESCAPES
£39sq m
Bring pattern into the kitchen. Hove Blue tile, PORCELAIN SUPERSTORE
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BOUTIQUE VIBE
From
£62
Try an alternative to wall art. Bamboo wall fan, HEAVENLY HOMES & GARDENS
£129
Showcase favourite things. Fabrikor glass door cabinet, IKEA
SHELF HEIGHTS ADJUST
£7.99
£12
Add a pop of colour. Pink faux orchid in pot, HOMESCAPES
Add an oriental edge. Hummingbird Pink cushion, DUNELM
£899
Choose seating in a striking shade. Zinc four-seater sofa, DFS
£65
Work in one or two industrial elements. Brooklyn floor lamp, NEXT HOME
RELAX IN STYLE
Hang above a sofa or bed. Feather mirror, B&M
£95
Layer textiles in toning shades. Mika throw, JJ TEXTILE
FEATURE LISA FAZZANI
£20
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‘We gave it a
COME ON IN!
ABOUT US We are Anna, 41, an artist and colour consultant, and John Proctor, 43, an architect at Proctor & Shaw (proctorandshaw.com). We live here with our children, Rufus, eight, and Scarlett, six, and our puppy, Hebe. OUR HOME A four-bedroom 1950s end-of-terrace in Battersea, London. We moved here in June 2017. WHEN WE MOVED IN The house was stuck in the 1970s with varnished pine ceilings, strip lighting and swirly carpets. It was unloved but there was plenty of potential. AND NOW We’ve completed a massive renovation involving a rear extension and loft conversion to create a modern, light-filled family home. STYLE TIP Rise above trends and choose pieces that you genuinely love and can live with for years.
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CAREFUL PLANNING
‘We designed the kitchen from scratch, so we could choose where to put things like plug sockets, making the space practical and streamlined’
1950S TERRACE
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TOTAL FACELIFT’
Anna and John have extended their 1970s time warp, creating a colourful, contemporary home, with space for everyone to enjoy
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s soon as we saw the house online, I immediately started sketching plans for what we could do with it,’ says John. ‘We bought the property on probate from an elderly couple who had passed away, so it hadn’t been touched for a while. The interior needed a total facelift, but this made it easier in some ways. It was just a matter of getting rid of everything and starting again. ‘When we visited, we both loved the width of the plot and the potential that came with it. It’s an end-of-terrace house and, because they were built in the 1950s, all the houses on the street have larger gardens than their Victorian neighbours. A side extension had been built in the 1980s, so I knew we’d be able to get planning permission for all the work we were planning.’
Hub of the home
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‘Creating a stylish kitchen that served the whole family was a priority,’ says Anna. ‘We wanted an airy, open space to entertain guests and family, so we built a rear extension and lowered the ground floor, as mid-century houses often have low ceilings that can make the space feel a bit poky. Kitchens can easily become purely practical and unrelated to the rest of the house, so we used raw materials to inject personality into the space. The exposed spruce beams were a way of adding character to ceilings that were otherwise completely flat. John’s been obsessed with having a concrete floor for as long as I’ve known him – he was building up to this moment! It’s a nice counterpoint to the pastel colour scheme and other finishes in the room. Finally, we went for floor-to-ceiling glass doors to let in plenty of light.
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IDEA TO STEAL
‘Take advantage of high ceilings by building cabinetry all the way up for sleek storage’
COLOUR COHESION
‘A bright white pendant and white bar stools match the cabinetry. The wooden island injects a hit of warm texture’
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LIGHT OUTLOOK
‘The sliding doors make it easier to jump outside and we have fake grass almost up to the doors’
FIFTIES FLAIR
‘The candyfloss pink, seaside blue and yellowy wood make this room feel like the inside of a 1950s ice cream parlour’
‘THE CLEAN LINES AND SIMPLICITY OF A CONCRETE FLOOR ADDS THE WOW FACTOR – PALE PINKS AND PATTERNED CUSHIONS SOFTEN THE LOOK’ Island oasis
KITCHEN CORE
‘Adding a squishy sofa to the open-plan kitchen-diner means the whole family can pile in to cook, eat and relax together’
Living in a small flat with two young children was difficult, so we wanted to give the kids their own space in the new house. There were two bathrooms on the first floor and we knocked into one of them to create the kids’ bedroom. It stretches almost the expanse of the house and there’s plenty of room for all their things. They don’t clutter up the downstairs family space now, which was a real drag in the flat – the first thing we’d have to do every night after putting them to bed was clear away toys. This layout is a lot more manageable. For the decor, I was inspired by island living. We lived in the Bahamas for a few years and Rufus was born there, so this scheme is a nod to our family’s story. I painted the beams white to look like a beach bar and followed up with palm tree murals on the walls. It’s all been done at a fairly low cost, as we’ll
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SNUGGLE UP ‘The rest of the house is light and bright, so we’ve really embraced cosiness in here by laying a fluffy rug in front of the log burner’
3 of the best… POUFFES
Add a pretty perch to perk up a room OPULENT FINISH Agra velvet pouffe, £40, Habitat
BOHO CHIC Global Explorer dash pom pom pouffe, £45, Amara
FANCY FLUTING Angula pouffe in Au Chico, £93.99, Wayfair
‘IT’S EASY TO ANALYSE EVERY DECISION, BUT JUST TRUST YOUR CHOICES AT THE END OF THE DAY’ probably update the space as they grow up. At the moment, it works well – they can run from wall to wall and we’re no longer tripping over Lego!
Colour coordination
John was in charge of the architectural side of things, so I took the lead on choosing colours. I started with a key palette inspired by raw materials we’ve used in the house – the magnolia brick of the extension, the concrete floor and the exposed beams – and used colour to enhance them. One of our friends described the kitchen palette as “1950s ice cream”. I love that! It feels appropriate – everything from the colours to the materials are a nod to
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the mid-century soul of the house. The sitting room is a real point of contrast. We didn’t lower the floor in here and the room is north-facing, so we decided to embrace the dark vibe by painting the walls and ceiling in Squid Ink. The dark tones work in the enclosed space; they make it feel moody and more grown up. Then, I brought in bursts of colour through the sofa, cushions and artwork. The kids don’t tend to come in here, so we’ve got our own cosy, adult idyll.
Master suite
It made sense with a project of this scale to go up as well as out – a loft conversion adds value in the future. Our bedroom is calming and compact, with an en suite
TUCKED AWAY ‘We built book shelves on one side of the log burner, then used the other alcove as a useful place to store logs’
1950S TERRACE
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IDEA TO STEAL
‘Bring in pops of colour to inject a hit of vibrancy to moodier rooms’
ADULTS ONLY
‘Jewel tones and gold accents make this room feel chic and grown up’
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‘Originally, we’d planned to have this room, but decided that creating a room where the kids can work, play and have friends over suited our family better’
RULE OF THREE
‘A triptych of collage artwork creates balance above a workspace’
Make it!
PAINT A WALL MURAL
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Thoroughly clean the wall with warm, soapy water to remove any dust and grease. Leave to dry, then apply a coat of primer. Transfer your design to the wall using the grid method. Mask up edges to achieve crisp lines. Think about paint. If the mural is in a sunny spot, check the UV qualities of your chosen paint to avoid it fading over time. Quality acrylic mural paints can be expensive, so use for details and block larger areas with ordinary household paint. Matt or eggshell finishes are less likely to reflect light off the mural. Remember to step back regularly as you paint to see what the mural looks like from a distance.
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IDEA TO STEAL
‘Knock smaller rooms together and create one spacious bedroom-cumplayroom for young kids to share’
Do it!
CREATE A COLLECTION
FUNKY FRUIT
‘The pineapple motif is everywhere in our house! It’s a fun reminder of our island-dwelling past’
Decide on a motif you’d like to crop up throughout your house (like a pineapple!). It might remind you of a time in your family’s history, a favourite holiday, or could just be something that will make you smile when you see it. Build your collection – but rather than arranging items all together, place them in different rooms. For example, a luxe pineapple vase with gold accents suits a stylish sitting room; a fluffy yellow and green rug works in a child’s bedroom; a pineapple-shaped picture frame adds humour to a downstairs loo. Collections provide that extra bit of design detail that pulls a house’s interior together and creates cohesion as you move from room to room.
HANG UP
‘Strings of bunting and crafty hanging mobiles brighten up this room’
‘PAINTING A COLOUR-POP MURAL IS A FUN, INEXPENSIVE WAY TO ADD INTEREST TO CHILDREN’S BEDROOM WALLS’ the eaves. It feels like such a luxury – in our old place, everything was piled on top of wardrobes and even kept in the car! We plastered the walls, then put hardener on to seal them and create a textured, industrial feel that matches the utilitarian vibe in the kitchen. We have a great view up here too, with a sliding door that opens for plenty of ventilation and light. Once upon a time, there were dreams of a balcony and we envisaged sitting up there with cocktails in the evening… maybe when the kids are older!
Combining skills
Inevitably, we didn’t agree on everything. We have quite different styles, eclectic versus utilitarian, vintage versus contemporary, so there was a little bit of arm wrestling over some elements of the design. What worked for us was allowing one another to have complete control over certain decisions and particular parts of the house, so the project has definitely benefitted from both our creative
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MAKE SPACE
‘Wall-mounted bedside lights, a slim mirror and a vertical radiator mean our bedroom doesn’t feel crowded’
STORAGE HACK
‘We built wardrobes in the eaves, then behind them is a big open space to store things we get out once a year, like Christmas decs’
‘TERRAZZO PATTERNED TILES STOP THE EN SUITE FROM LOOKING FLAT AND THE GOLD ACCENTS ADD A LUXE TOUCH’ inputs. And at the end of the day, we’re both just thrilled to have this house!
Meaningful spaces
We’ve made sure that the house serves the whole family, which has been even more important over the last year. I’m so glad we built a workspace in the side extension. Although it’s frustrating sometimes, John and I are lucky to have been able to work from home, and the kids have plenty of room too. We got a puppy at the start of the first lockdown, who we wouldn’t have had room for in the flat – she’s hardly been left alone since! The project has transformed how we live in so many ways.’ Find more clever ideas to style up your home by going to pinterest.com/ styleathomemag
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HOTEL VIBE
‘John designed the en suite to feel luxurious but simple’
1950S TERRACE
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SERENE SHADE
‘The orange palette and raw materials give the room a beautiful glow’
IDEA TO STEAL ‘Showcase raw materials for a sense of luxury’
Where to buy Anna’s style
HABITAT Our go-to store for years, we’ve bought our sofa, bedside tables and table lamps here as it is great value and enduringly stylish.
TERRAZZO TILES For a fantastic range of bespoke tiles that add interest to any bathroom. THE CONRAN SHOP The home of iconic design. Browse for quirky finds and lifetime pieces. We have a large crochet pineapple from here that is a piece of artwork in its own right. PAINT & PAPER LIBRARY Check out their inspiring palette of colours at reasonable prices.
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PEG A PHOTO WALL
£21
Display treasured pictures. Graphic photo montage frame, MAISONS DU MONDE
£8
Decorate a kid’s bedroom with quirky lighting. Ball string lights in Pink and Grey, ARGOS
£10
Buy Anna’s style…
Add a rich jewel shade. Clara cotton velvet cushion in Emerald Green, DUNELM
MID-CENTURY LUXE Build up a layered look with retro furniture and luxurious touches, to create a homely space that gives a nod to the property’s past
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FEATURE CASSIE PRYCE
ike Anna, take inspiration from the period of your home to influence your interior design choices. Mid-century-inspired pieces of furniture sympathetically embrace the 1950s character of this property, yet each room has been brought up to date with modern styling throughout. Darker tones and rich textures such as velvet will help to cosy up living spaces if you’re after a more dramatic look, like Anna’s.
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£549
Retro-inspired pieces will complement a mid-century property. Bow TV stand sideboard, JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS
£30
Introduce hassle-free houseplants with faux foliage. Agra faux floral plant large palm, HABITAT
MID-CENTURY LUXE
£55sq m
£129
Choose on-trend terrazzo for your bathroom. Molinato White and Black tiles, TOPPS TILES
Channel a contemporary vibe with minimalist furniture. Ravaror dining table, IKEA
£119
Include a marble finish. Dutchbone emerald marble side table, CUCKOO LAND.COM
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£217
A multi-armed pendant gives a bright outlook. Globen Lighting Rondo pendant, NORDIC NEST
£99.99
Sleek black finishes will complete a modern bathroom. Orchard Dal Black countertop basin, VICTORIA PLUM
£699
Save space with a built-in storage design. Skye double ottoman storage bed in Marine Green velvet, MADE
HIDES CLUTTER
£12
Metallic accessories stand out against a dark colour scheme. Pineapple ornament, NEXT HOME
£225
Go for plush velvet accents. Alexander & James Soho footstool in Cabin Velvet Rose, FURNITURE VILLAGE
£139
Get cosy with a shaggy rug. Origin genuine sheepskin rug in Grey, LA REDOUTE
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‘I love shopping COSY CORNER
‘The reclaimed Victorian fireplace surround reintroduces some period charm’
COME ON IN! IDEA TO STEAL
‘Showcase a bay window by dressing it with full-length curtains to emphasise the height’
ABOUT ME I’m Deborah Brett, 46, an interior designer and professional home organiser at deborahbrett.com. I live here with my three sons, Finn, 19, Louis, 16, and Hector, seven, and our cat, Poppy. MY HOME A four-bedroom Victorian terrace in Lewisham, southeast London. We moved here in July 2015. WHEN I MOVED IN The house was a complete wreck. It was barely habitable and everything needed replacing, from plumbing and electrics, to windows and peeling wallpaper. AND NOW Every room is full of colour, while reinstated period features have preserved the property’s past. STYLE TIP Don’t be afraid to spell out every last detail to your builders, as otherwise they will make decisions for you that you may come to regret.
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VICTORIAN TERRACE
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for EBAY GEMS’ MIX AND MATCH
‘I like to combine vintage pieces with high-street buys. The Persian rug is from eBay and I’ve teamed it with an Ikea sofa’
Budget-savvy renovator Deborah has filled her south London home with character, without breaking the bank, thanks to her smart shopping know-how
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orn and bred in this part of London, I was thrilled when this Victorian terraced property came onto the market on one of my preferred streets,’ says Deborah. ‘It wasn’t exactly love at first sight – the whole property was in a state of disrepair from top to bottom, and the rooms had an odd smell from not being used in some time. But it was on the market at a good price and I could see that, with lots of hard work, the potential was there to turn it back into a characterful family home for myself and the boys.
New layout
With the sale taking quite some time to go through, as I had to wait for power of attorney to be granted for the 95-year-old owner, I had plenty of time to think about the structural changes I wanted to make to the house. My first priority was to relocate the bathroom upstairs, as it was previously at the back, where the kitchen now sits. This layout felt old-fashioned and not practical for a family of four, so I decided to take some space from one of the bedrooms to make room for a family bathroom on the first floor instead. This meant that the kitchen could be relocated from the current dining room to the back of the house, creating access directly out into the garden through double doors. I also decided to open up the wall between the living room and dining room, to make that part of the house more open plan, and increase the amount of natural light coming into the space. I found the beautiful reclaimed doors on eBay and I’m glad to have the option of closing off the rooms if I want to,
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FLOOR FILLER
‘The reclaimed floorboards were one of my best eBay finds, and I had them laid throughout the downstairs for a continuous flow’
S ‘EXPERIMENT WITH DIFFERENT PATTERNS AND DESIGN TO CREATE A LOOK THAT IS INFORMALLY STYLED’ particularly in winter when it’s nice to cosy up by the fire in the living area.
Hotel refuge
The builders tackled the bulk of the work during the summer holidays after we’d moved in, and we stayed in a local hotel for three weeks while they were on site. As well as the main structural changes, they replaced all the windows, laid reclaimed floorboards and installed new plumbing to make the property habitable. It was certainly a challenging few weeks trying to entertain three boys on their holidays, while overseeing a renovation from afar. I learned that I had to be very fussy and ask the builders to run every little detail past me, as often they would
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go ahead with design decisions that I wouldn’t have necessarily chosen. Once we were able to move into the house permanently, I then continued with the interior work myself to keep costs down. I really enjoyed getting stuck into projects around the house and was able to tackle new skills like tiling and putting up shelving, which really helped save in terms of labour costs.
Design decisions
When it came to designing the interior of the property, I was keen to reinstate some of the character that would have been part of the original Victorian build as, sadly, all the fireplaces and flooring had been ripped out by a previous
VICTORIAN TERRACE
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DIY PROJECT
‘I made the wall light by drilling holes into a wooden shelf bracket and threading through a red flex, before adding an oversized Edison bulb’
FEATURE WALL
‘I fell in love with this Lucy Tiffney wallpaper and this alcove felt like the perfect spot to show it off’
Make it! IDEA TO STEAL ‘Paint the legs to update a pre-loved table’
INDUSTRIAL WALL LIGHT Use a shelf bracket as the wall fixture for your new light. Mark on the wall where it needs to be hung, accounting for the drop of the bulb and what its use will be (for example, a bedside reading light), then fix in place with wall plugs and screws. Depending on your preference, you can drill holes into the wooden bracket
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to thread the cable flex through, or simply wrap the flex around the bracket so that it is held securely in place. Complete the light fitting by screwing in your chosen bulb. Exposed filament bulbs are great for creating an industrial finish, or you may want to choose a bulb with tinted glass or add a small shade for a softer look.
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VICTORIAN TERRACE
SOCIABLE SPACE
‘I’m glad I decided to make room for a small breakfast table within the kitchen design, as this area gets used all the time’
SLIM FIT
‘MIXING VINTAGE GEMS WITH HIGH-STREET FINDS IS A GREAT WAY TO BUILD UP AN ECLECTIC LOOK’ owner. he hallway actually had a false ceiling when I bought the house, so I was thrilled to discover the original cornicing still intact when I had that removed.
moodboards, and I have my own dedicated interiors account @dorabeehome.
Euro inspo
I’ve never been one to follow trends as such, and the same goes for my style of home decorating. Instead, I spend time researching each piece as I find that unless I really love something, I will soon tire of it and end up replacing it. My go-to retailer for the majority of the house renovation has been eBay; I was able to source all of the replacement fireplaces from there, as well as most of my furniture and even the reclaimed Victorian floorboards which are one of my favourite finds! It can be time consuming, but using eBay was a great money-saving tool and it’s nice to
I’ve always been inspired by the history and charm of old European city apartments; using vintage mismatched pieces to build up a story and mixing different textures and materials to create an eclectic look. My style is definitely colourful and I’m not afraid of going bold with pattern choices to add some wow factor to a room, whether that be through using a statement wallpaper, tiles or soft furnishings and accessories. During the project, I found Instagram to be a wonderful source for ideas and creating
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Savvy shopping
‘As the kitchen is quite narrow, I chose open shelving rather than wall cabinets to help the space feel less enclosed’
IDEA TO STEAL
‘Paint the inside of a window recess in a shade that pops’
COOK IN STYLE
‘I chose these statement geometric tiles from Mandarin Stone for the cooker splashback’
SAVVY SHOPPING
‘To keep costs down, I bought the basic kitchen carcasses from B&Q and sourced the worktops and doors from solidwood kitchencabinets.co.uk’
Do it! GALLEY KITCHEN TIPS
Open up a narrow kitchen by using shelving rather than bulky units on the walls, which can make the space feel enclosed. If wall cabinets are needed for storage, be sure to keep the colour light and choose a streamlined style with integrated door handles. Rather than run units the full length of both sides of the kitchen, leave a gap to widen the
space, like Deborah’s breakfast table nook. This visually breaks up the parallel lines and gives the room more breathing space. Fitting double doors at the end of a galley kitchen draws attention to the next space, whether that be outside to a garden or through to another room, and helps increase natural daylight, as well as adding more interest than a solid end wall.
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know I’m giving something a new lease of life, where it might otherwise have been thrown out. Vintage fairs and flea markets have also been invaluable for picking up unusual pieces at great prices, and I occasionally mix in high-street buys too, if something special catches my eye.
All worked out
Although it’s been a lot of hard graft getting the house to the point it’s at today, the end result feels right for myself and the boys, and I’m delighted to have been able to salvage some of the Victorian charm that had been chipped away over the years. Now, each room has its own individual character and with some smart shopping and research, I’ve been able to decorate and furnish without breaking the bank. I don’t think my eBay addiction will stop here, though!’ Find more clever ideas to style up your home by going to pinterest.com/ styleathomemag
BARGAIN BUY
‘I was thrilled when I found this fireplace surround for just £30 on eBay!’
Where to buy Deborah’s style
EBAY Deborah used eBay to source a lot of pieces for her project, from vintage and pre-loved furniture to salvaged fireplaces, at affordable prices.
LA REDOUTE A French online retailer selling a wide range of homeware from furniture to crockery, in a contemporary style.
STAIRWAY ART
‘I’m forever collecting artwork from markets and fairs, and this gallery wall is always a talking point’
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SOLIDWOODKITCHEN CABINETS.CO.UK Supplying kitchen doors, full cabinets and a range of worktops, these products can be used in conjunction with other brands to create an affordable kitchen design, like Deborah has done.
COLOUR COMBO
‘I love the Scandi feel of Hector’s bedroom – the feature wall is painted in Farrow & Ball’s Arsenic’
VICTORIAN TERRACE
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VINTAGE VIBE
‘The traditional basin is from Etsy and I sourced the retro-style mirror from eBay to keep the look classic’
IDEA TO STEAL
‘Use tile stickers on a faux fireplace surround for an instant update’
3 of the best
GEOMETRIC TILES Throw some shapes at your splashbacks
BLUE HUES
Ponti Blu patterned tile, £39sq m, Porcelain Superstore
CLASSIC MONOCHROME Victoriana Terrades Grafito, £19.94sq m, Total Tiles
CREATE YOUR OWN SHAPES
Semaphore in Victory, £39sq m, Claybrook
WORDS AND STYLING CASSIE PRYCE PHOTOGRAPHS DAVID GILES
FRESH START
‘It took three days just to strip off the layers of wallpaper, but this room is a great space now’
‘REINSTATING PERIOD FEATURES THROUGHOUT BRINGS BACK SOME OF THE PROPERTY’S ORIGINAL CHARM’
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£63
Natural textures are a perfect neutral. Reed bamboo pendant, MAISONS DU MONDE
WOVEN GLOW
£36
£9
Rock a retro star. Acctim Stella wall clock, HARTS OF STUR
Add shapely forms to shelves. Amber glass vase, HEAVENLY HOMES
Buy Deborah’s style…
£30
COLOUR HAPPY Create an upbeat scheme with a paintbox palette, a mix of retro-inspired buys and lush trailing plants
Add colour to a corner. Terracotta macrame plant hanger, THE OLIVE KNOT AT ETSY
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eborah has kept her rooms feeling light and fresh by using white or neutral walls as a base, while the natural wood floors and doors add homely warmth. The simple base allows her to experiment with bold shades and pattern – a line-up of eclectic cushions on the sofa, hanging plants and vintage-style ceramics bring the space to life with colour, character and joy; the addition of rattan accents acts as a balancing contrast.
£999
Grey is not always the answer. Houston Teal sofa, OAK FURNITURELAND
£37
FEATURE MICHELA COLLING
Keep it tidy. Mess/Stuff storage basket set, KIDLY
£25
A bold injection. Bowker stripe velvet cushion, MADE
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COLOUR HAPPY
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£21
Flip it for fun! Black Cat A3 print, ARTY FANGS AT ETSY
GOOD LOOKING
£99
Make a mantel shine. Milan round mirror, M&S
£12
Talk of the table. With A Twist teacup, ANTHROPOLOGIE
£52.99
Shed light around the room. Warm 35cm desk lamp, LEITMOTIV AT WAYFAIR
£48
100% WOOL
Seat or table, you decide. Ghada stool, LA REDOUTE
£133
Comfort, texture and timeless style. Berber Soul wool rug, SMALLABLE
£12
Use decor to bring a smile. Novelty vase, HABITAT
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Do it
OLOURFUL WALL PLATES
THIS MONTH’S
Do it
Jazz up dull plates with bright tapes. For the brick design, cut 5-8cm lengths of tape and stick end-toend. Fold the tape edges so they stick to the back, then trim with a craft knife. Alternatively, try long lengths or an abstract design.
Flitighet White plates, £1.50 each, Ikea. Invisible disc plate hangers, £2.50 each, Hobbycraft
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FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT PHOTOGRAPH FUTURECONTENT.COM
Fix to walls with adhesive disc hangers
THE STYLE BOOK COLOUR POP
Bold colour schemes can be used in a range of decorating styles; use these punchy hues to lift your mood and reflect your personality
PLUS!
DECO IDEAS
Pull out and keep!
Large blocks of neutral colour will allow you to seamlessly intertwine busy patterns and quirky accessories into any scheme
the STYLE RULES CREATE IMPACT WITH PATTERN Playful, geometric wallpaper hung below dado height will add instant drama. Choose a colour from the print and paint woodwork and surrounding walls in this shade for a coordinated finish. BALANCE COOL AND WARM HUES Bring shades of blue to life with sunny pops of yellow. This powerful pairing of primary colours works well in a contemporary scheme.
KEEP IT LIGHT AND AIRY Prevent deep blues and dark wood furniture from dominating this look by using cream upholstered seating, a white gloss coffee table and pale laminate flooring to help lighten the mood. INTRODUCE CURVY SILHOUETTES Accessorise with white ceramics, tactile textures and curved pieces in zesty lemon to make a scheme exude excitement.
Style with yellow tulips
Bold
BLUES Decorate using a classic colour combination of blue and white
THE FABRIC Clarke & Clarke Fascnio, £30m, Your Stylish Home
THE WALLPAPER Emilio Retro by George Oliver, £20.99 a roll, Wayfair
THE PAINT Blue 111 matt, £39 for 2.5ltr, Lick
THE FLOORING Stockholm striped rug, £129, Ikea
Enhance a laid-back look with a mix of abstract patterns, woven baskets and a graphic black lamp
Spring
REVIVAL
Freshen your home with warming hues
THE FABRIC Orissa in Lime, £20m, John Lewis & Partners
THE WALLPAPER Scion Ballari in Putty, £35 a roll, Jane Clayton & Company
THE PAINT GoodHome Gran Via matt emulsion, £12 for 2.5ltr, B&Q
THE FLOORING Yellow diamond rug, from £25, George Home
Use a paintbrush for this effect
Why it works Pimlico Blush Pink carpet, £9.99sq m; Maestro Primary Ochre rug, £34.99, both Carpetright
STYLE AT HOME SAYS…
the STYLE RULES
PARE BACK PATTERN Abstract and painterly-effect prints feel at home in this cheery scheme. Create further uplifting vibes with a yellow statement rug. CHOOSE HAPPY HUES Take inspiration from far-flung destinations and blend sun-soaked shades with blonde wood and artisan ceramics. Barely-there pinks act as a neutral when fused into this earthy palette.
SET THE SCENE Gold accessories and velvet fabric amp up the glamour in entertaining spaces. In a bedroom, swap luxe metallic and plush textiles for rattan furniture and crumpled linen. CREATE A STRIKING BACKDROP Add interest to the walls with a panel of painted colour or use a wide brush to create a vertical stripe effect. Complete with open shelving to show off favourite possessions.
‘Shades of yellow evoke a feel-good vibe and can instantly lift the mood of any room. Paint walls in mustard as an ideal backdrop for natural materials and chalky pink accessories.’ Style editor, Michela Colling
Glass doors allow light to flood in
the STYLE RULES MIX DESIGN THEMES A few industrial touches, such as wooden flooring and metal seating, prevent an ultra-modern scheme from becoming too clinical. Use artwork to add a personal touch. PERK UP SEATING Use red to inject personality into a monochrome kitchen. Stools and accessories in this primary colour give a kick of vibrancy that takes centre stage in this look.
CONSIDER TASK LIGHTING Choose practical pendant lights to illuminate food prep areas or to hover over an island. Black shades work well for punctuating an all-white kitchen. MAKE SMART CHOICES High-gloss cabinetry, eggshell paint and tiled splashbacks are all ideal choices for high-traffic areas where spillages occur – the soft sheen makes it easy to wipe clean.
Modern MONO
Use red to add personality to the heart of the home
THE FABRIC Garden City in Putty Rouge, £36m, Miss Print
THE TILES Retro metro white gloss tiles, £10.95sq m, Walls and Floors
THE PAINT Dulux Easycare Kitchen Pepper Red, £22 for 2.5ltr, Wickes
THE FLOORING Choose a classic design and contemporary colours to extend the life of the hardest working room in the house
Berry Alloc Cadenza laminate in Allegro Natural, £9.99sq m, Best4flooring
Paint a fire surround in nearly-neon
Tropical BOHO
Add energy with harmonious hues and vibrant pops
THE FABRIC Mabel in Bluebell, £18.26m, Prestigious Textiles at Jane Clayton & Company
THE WALLPAPER Geometric glitter effect, £16 a roll, B&Q
THE PAINT Phantom durable matt emulsion, £38 for 2.4ltr, Graham & Brown
THE FLOORING Wool Delphine Dove, £52.70sq m, Fibre Flooring
Lift a tonal palette of greens and blues with flashes of fuchsia pink. A few statement pieces and accessories in this hue can instantly make any room feel upbeat
Walls in Greek Blue; shelf in Louis Blue; noticeboard in Napoleonic Blue and Athenian Black; desk in Antibes Green, all chalk paint, £5.95 for 120ml, Annie Sloan
Why it works the STYLE RULES
MAKE BOLD CHOICES Embrace a saturated colour palette and follow this throughout. Go for a decadent teal backdrop to make furniture and accessories pop. MIX PATTERNS AND MATERIALS Accentuate a maximalist look with a clash of abstract, tropical and geometric prints. When it comes to textures, combine a variety of feels such as velvet, natural weaves and leather.
TIME FOR A CHANGE Give tired furniture a new lease of life. Reupholster sofas in plush velvets and paint wooden furniture in punchy hues – it’s a fail-safe way of injecting character. MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU A dark square painted above the desk can be used as a noticeboard and will help to zone a work area. Choose an oasis of blues and greens to set a calming atmosphere.
STYLE AT HOME SAYS… ‘A clash of design styles creates a vibrant, unique look. Choose patterns you are drawn to – you can’t go wrong!’ Senior FeatureS editor Stephanie Durrant
A full-length headboard creates instant wow-factor against the calm surroundings in this bedroom
the STYLE RULES KEEP IT CALM AND CONTROLLED Conjure up a harmonious scheme by sticking to a restrained palette. Style a calming base of grey walls, skirting and carpet with playful accessories in uplifting coral. PLAY WITH SCALE Curate a cohesive look by combining patterns in the same tone. A small stripe for the bedding will help bold blocks of colour and playful prints sit harmoniously.
FIND A BALANCE When furnishing a busy scheme, look for neutral furniture with simple silhouettes to create an airy feel. Play with symmetry – twin pendants and matching bedside tables form a restful retreat. Finish with a statement floor-to-ceiling headboard upholstered in your favourite fabric to instantly add drama. Achieve a similar effect with decorative wallpaper.
Add a colourful border
Coral
CRUSH Combine floral motifs with orange and grey tones
THE FABRIC Ocotillo in Paprika, £32m, Scion at Wallpaperdirect
THE WALLPAPER Fresco Retro Ogee Burnt Orange, £11 a roll, Homebase
THE PAINT Terracotta matt emulsion, £32.95 for 2.5ltr, ManoMano
THE FLOORING Raglan carpet in Yorkshire, £27.99sq m, Tapi
Make every space
WORK HARDER Upcycling, storage and display ideas to make the everyday easier and more stylish
Paint log ends in accent shades
Fake fireplace
Add an architectural feature by mounting a reclaimed mantel on a flat wall (you don’t even need a cavity in the wall). Paint the mantel the same colour for cohesion, then fill the opening with cut-down logs to create the illusion of depth.
Bundle of colour mixed logs, from £47, The Log Basket
Rust-Oleum Black Matt chalkboard paint, £13 for 750ml, B&Q
Fix pegs for hanging planters
Paint a blackboard
Mark out a rectangle the same width as your dining table using masking tape and a spirit level. Fill in with several coats of blackboard paint to create a feature that’s part noticeboard, part wall art.
Tidy away toys
Every child has their current favourites, so gather up less popular softies and tuck them into a couple of scarf hangers to help declutter their bedroom floor. Hang on the back of the door or wardrobe.
Komplement multi-use hanger, £3, Ikea. Starlight double wardrobe, £549, The Children’s Furniture Company
Keep at a height they can reach
Bekvam spice racks, £3.50 each, Ikea
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Fix one upside down to create a hanging rail
Styling station
Fix up a stack of three wooden spice racks on your bedroom wall to serve as mini shelves for hair products and make-up kit for speedy morning sessions or desk-to-dinner transformations.
COMING NEXT MONTH...
BOTANICAL PRINTS Bring a fresh feel to your interiors by introducing patterns depicting exotic palms, lush forest ferns and pretty country stems into your room schemes
Plus… SHELVING
Looking for more decor ideas? Visit us online at idealhome.co.uk/style-at-home
for plenty of design inspiration and expert style tips to make your home even more beautiful
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DISPLAY IDEAS
PHOTO LADDER
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For a si , try white towel rack, £29.99, Wayfair. Similar prints, from a selection, Paperchase
Display prints using an upcycled ladder. Lay the ladder flat and decide which frames fit between the rungs. Remove the glass and drill two holes in the top of the frame. Insert photos, then use string to tie to the ladder rungs.
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Paint and distress frames to match
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STYLE UPDATE Have fun with these simple but creative ideas that’ll ring the changes in your home without turning into a full redo
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Paint the walls a pop of yellow
Refresh a dreary dining room by adding a band of sunny yellow at just below ceiling height. A brilliant way of giving an unexpected splash of colour, it will create the illusion of height in a low-ceilinged room and make it feel bright and airy.
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Mustard Jar and On the Rocks Breatheasy emulsion, each £18 for 2.5ltr, Crown
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Mix up rustic bricks and sleek tiles
SPRUCE UP THE FRONT DOOR WITH FLOWERS
Pretty up outdoors with flower-filled hanging baskets to frame the front door and clusters of tubs and troughs to line a porch or path.
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Atlantis Scallop Grey tiles, £135sq m, Ca’Pietra
Sofa covered in Scandi Stripe Warm, £72m, Vanessa Arbuthnott
Give a country kitchen some urban edge with contrasting finishes. Team exposed brickwork walls with a polished tiled splashback, wooden worktop and marble accessories.
TOP BUYS
For updating your home Herringbone Travertine mosaic, £8.50 per sheet, B&Q
Adna pendant, £82.80, Dar Lighting Tribal bamboo side plate, £1, B&M
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UPCYCLE A THRIFTY FIND
Look out for classic furniture brands like Ercol on online auction sites or at local garage sales. Clean up and re-upholster a pre-loved piece in a pretty floral or natty stripe fabric to give an old original a new lease of life.
Cement bee succulent, £5, George Home
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Pretty Maids fabric, £59m, Vanessa Arbuthnott
Pack in extra storage with a cabin bed
Swap a standard child’s bed for a storage-friendly option. Bulky toys and games can be stashed away in under-bed drawers, while easyaccess cubbies provide display space for books and essentials.
Parker cabin bed, £449, Next Home
PERFECT PICKS For a new look
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ADD A CHEERY FABRIC PANEL
Update drab kitchen cabinets with a colourful fabric panel. An easy fix for a damaged door, attach fabric to the back using tacks or staples to secure.
Kolbjorn cabinet in Green, £65; shelving unit, £45, both Ikea
Turio Stone Grey stool, £28, B&Q
Multicoloured basket with lid, £9.99, Homesense
Abstract IV by Anna Mainz, £40, Very
Gradient cord cushion, £18, Next Home
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FIND A HOME FOR GARDEN ESSENTIALS
Save a trek down to the shed by investing in extra storage closer to the house. These sturdy weatherproof cabinets are handy for gardening tools, outdoor cushions or barbecue kit.
EASY UPDATES
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Choose pictures in similar colours for a co-ordinated look
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Take artwork up the stairs
Arrange a picture gallery to run up the wall of a plain staircase. Use the stair rail as a guide, placing pictures so that the left corners run parallel with the rail – or right corners if your stair runs the opposite way
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Lavender Cupcake Breatheasy emulsion, £18 for 2.5ltr, Crown
Frame a favourite print by painting a border of colour around it
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Paint walls half-and-half with colour
Try a two-tone treatment to update an all-white bedroom. Use a roller to paint the bottom half, finishing the top edge with rough upward strokes of a brush. A darker colour at the bottom will create a cocooning effect around the bed.
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EASY UPDATES
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Assorted planters, from £6.75 each, Gisela Graham
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FILL OPEN SHELVES WITH GREENERY
Instead of a single plant here and there, grouping greenery en masse creates more impact. Arrange on shelves, using a mixture of plants and pot sizes to create height.
Kari dining chair, £139 for two; table, £169, both Very
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Create a breakout zone
Corner off part of a kitchen-diner so you have a spot where you can set up your laptop and work. Paint a corner section of wall a darker shade, taking colour over shelves for added impact.
MUST-HAVES
You won’t want to miss Botanical vintage spring meadow print, £55, Abstract House
Sanctuary mirror, £10, Matalan
Thistle cushion, £12.99, TK Maxx Milano Henley vanity unit with square basins, £639.99, Big Bathroom Shop
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DOUBLE UP WITH BATHROOM STORAGE
Upgrade a basic basin for a twin vanity unit and get double the storage. Open shelves provide ample space for towels and toiletries with drawers to keep clutter hidden away.
Noble triangle multi rug, £54.99, Carpetright
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Acacia planter ladder, £60, Dunelm
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Cushions, from £10, B&M
Slot in a slimline plant stand
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Cover bare areas of fence or brickwork with plants and trailing greenery. Use a ladder stand to add height to displays – it can be propped against a fence and is easy to move if you fancy a change.
UNIQUE PIECES To complete the look
PAINT THE FENCE A BOLD SHADE OF BLUE
Banishagloomyspotinthegarden with a vibrant coloured fence. Barleywood (£21.99 for 2.5ltr, Cuprinol) makes greenery pop.
Cushions, from £26.99 each, Wayfair
Blossom door stop, £18.99, Wayfair
Nymans Flora cushion, £25, National Trust Shop
Chunky knit pom-pom throw, £39.99, Studio
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REWORK YOUR COLOUR SCHEME
Ring the changes over the summer months by making a few seasonal swaps. Switch up a sofa with cushions and throws in soft pastels and style shelves with colourful glassware.
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Bamboo serving tray, £10, Wilko
EASY UPDATES
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Rio whitewashed children’s bed, £129.99, Furniture and Choice
Hang bunting on the wall for a fun touch
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Paint a door sunny yellow
Give a plain room a bold injection of colour by painting the door a cheery shade. Keep skirting and trim to match walls and use an eggshell paint on the door for a low-sheen, wipe-clean finish.
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WHAT’S NEW
NEW BOTANICALS
Paradiso Tropical Leaves in Blue & Turquoise, £13 a roll, Erismann at I Want Wallpaper
METALLIC TEXTURES
ARCHITECTURAL ANGLES
Velvet crush in Champagne, £20 a roll, Arthouse at Wilko
Transverse in Ink, £75 a roll, Harlequin at Sanderson Design Group
Wallpapers WITH WOW
INTO THE WILD Fantasy World in colour 4001, £41.50 a roll, Caselio at Wallpaperdirect
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MIDNIGHT MEADOW
Kalina Fjord, £40 a roll, John Lewis & Partners
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The latest wallpaper trends that will keep your room schemes looking fresh
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METALLIC VASES
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Give plain white vases a metallic update. Create a polka dot pattern using a sponge applicator and gold acrylic paint. Alternatively, wrap bands of patterned tape around the vases. Simply peel off when you fancy trying a different look.
Experiment with different widths of washi tape
Art Antique Gold acrylic paint, £2.20, Hobbycraft. MT tape dot small Gold, £2.40, Fred Aldous. Bottle vase, £29; egg vase, £12, both West Elm
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WITH COLOUR
Get it right every time with our foolproof, tear-out-and-keep guide to choosing colour and putting together a balanced decorating scheme Walls in Valspar Terracotta Blush Premium Blend V700 Walls & Ceilings, £29 for 2.5ltr, B&Q
Contrast an orangey-red like this with calm teal
CONTRASTING SCHEME Guaranteed to add drama to any room in your home, these vibrant decorating schemes pack a punch and are based on two colours that sit directly opposite each other on the colour wheel – red and teal, for example. They’re often referred to as ‘complementary colours’.
The 60-30-10 rule The formula for a balanced scheme… 60% BASE COLOUR For example, the colour you put on the walls and floor. 30% SECONDARY COLOUR For example, the colour you choose for upholstery, window dressings, bed linen or a feature wall. 10% ACCENT COLOUR For example, the colour you add as a highlight with accessories
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COLOUR KNOW HOW
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HARMONIOUS SCHEME This uses shades that sit next to each other on the colour wheel. Choosing adjacent colours is a straightforward way of creating an easy-to-livewith scheme. These harmonious colours are the most widely used group in interior design.
Panelling in Beetlenut architects matt, £56 for 2.5ltr, Paint and Paper Library
Mixing blues and greens blends with garden foliage
TONAL SCHEME This uses different shades of one colour. Also known as ‘tone on tone’, this is the simplest of the colour recipes you can use for decorating, as it includes only different tones (both lighter and darker) of one colour. It’s a good place to start if you’re unsure about combining colours.
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Walls in Mid Azure Green intelligent masonry paint, £71 for 5ltr, Little Greene
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‘I embraced my BRIGHT IDEA
‘The clever positioning of roof lights brings in plenty of natural illumination in different sections of the kitchen’
PARQUET LOOK
‘The floor was very uneven, so we used self-levelling compound before laying the laminate’
COME ON IN!
ABOUT ME I’m Ruth Graham, 29, an accountant. I live in West Yorkshire with my husband Dean, 36, a gas engineer, and our sons Avery, three, and Devon, 10 months. We bought and moved into our four-bedroom Victorian home in 2019. MY CHALLENGE The house was magnolia from top to bottom with awful brown carpets throughout. There was only one plug socket in each room and everything needed replastering. MY WISH LIST To dismantle the old conservatory and build a new extension to accommodate a larger kitchen and dining area, with a practical layout to include a playroom and a utility.
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TOTAL
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LOVE OF COLOUR’ Ruth and Dean repurposed their old kitchen units, creating a vibrant live, eat and play space for their growing family
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ith my eclectic style and love of colour I was keen to ditch the neutral colour scheme we’d inherited in our new home,’ says Ruth. ‘I’m definitely more maximalist than minimalist, and I’d cover the walls in all my trinkets if Dean didn’t rein me in! I insisted on using a beautiful green for our kitchen, rather than a boring neutral colour.
A new plan
Previously we had a small galley kitchen. I didn’t mind the style of the cupboards, but they were a boring plain cream. The worktops were laminate wood effect and the tiles a lacklustre beige. We had a conservatory at the back of the house that was unusable: depending on the season, it was either too hot or too cold! So we knocked it down and built a new extension with a layout to suit our lifestyle better. This meant an open-plan kitchen-diner and a separate utility.
Adding space IDEA TO STEAL
‘Look on Facebook Marketplace for larger items, like this range cooker, which cost a fraction of a new one’
We started the extension in July 2019 and thankfully we finished the job before our son arrived in November. We were on a budget, so we decided to re-use as much of the existing kitchen as possible: the Belfast sink was beyond salvageable, but the units were good. Ideally we’d have put a real parquet floor down, but our funds didn’t stretch that far. We’ve still managed to achieve the look we wanted though, with a quality laminate floor.
Taking the reins
Dean is pretty good at DIY, so we decided with the builder that he would only build the shell of the extension and leave it at that, in order to save money. Dean installed the plasterboard and piped
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‘If you have leftover pieces of timber, use them to build your own wall shelves’ COST SAVING
‘We stripped and repainted the old cupboards, then added new door handles’
Doit!
HANG PLATES
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To start, you’ll need craft paper, Blu Tack, a pencil, hammer, plate hangers, nails or picture hangers. Choose the plates you’d like to hang and arrange them by playing around with different configurations. Try to have a mix of shapes and sizes. Trace the plates onto a piece of paper and cut them out. Arrange and stick the cutouts on the wall and adjust. Use nails or picture hangers to attach the plates to the wall. If you’re hanging the plates above a piece of furniture remember to leave enough room between the plates and other objects.
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in the new radiators. We hired a plasterer to skim the walls and an electrician to do the wiring. I was the one who had the tedious job of stripping the old cupboard doors and repainting them. We did all the decorating ourselves, which included painting, wallpapering and even creating panelling. It was tiring and stressful work, exacerbated by the fact we were both continuing to work full time, and felt like we were racing against the clock! Having a very active toddler and being pregnant meant I could only do so much painting before I was exhausted. Having said that, it was still worthwhile and really satisfying to see our ideas come together and finally be able to enjoy the fruits of our labour.’
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COLOUR CHOICE
‘I picked a green design wallpaper for the dining space, which inspired me to choose green for the kitchen cupboards to match’
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CLEVER CUT
‘We created the kitchen shelving by chopping a scaffold board in half’
Where to buy Ruth’s style
KItchen units painted in Valspar Devonshire Green, approx £14 for 1ltr; Trentie White gloss metro ceramic wall tiles, £11.52sq m, both B&Q. Kenwood KSBSB20 American-style fridge freezer in Black, £599.99, Currys. Crown Pure Brilliant White matt emulsion paint, £12 for 10ltr, Wickes. Morris & Co Honeysuckle & Tulip wallpaper, £65.99 a roll, Fashion Wallpaper. Marble Swirl kitchen worktop, £329, Homebase. Prestige Classic Chevron Brown 8mm laminate flooring, £600, Factory Direct Flooring. 4Lt School House pendant, £110.99, Comet Lighting. SoBuy kitchen breakfast bar stools, £160 for four, Amazon. Moss & Britten kitchen sink antique brass mixer tap, £48.90, eBay. Reginox 1.5 bowl White ceramic sink, £99, Bradford Bathroom Co. Victorian brass knobs, £1.51 each, Toolstation. Covington reclaimed wood dining table, £549, Barker and Stonehouse. Lucy dining chairs, £60 each, Harveys
You can discover more handy tips on creating a smart kitchen-diner at idealhome.co.uk
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EREST ‘IT’S WORTH TRAWLING THROUGH PINT AND INSTAGRAM FOR INSPIRATION – THEY DEFINITELY PERSUADE YOU TO GO BOLD’
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AINTED UNITS
Ruth’s choice:
PAINTED UNITS
Save on the cost of replacing a tired kitchen by reviving existing cabinetry
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built-up grime. Repeat twice to make sure you’re left with a smooth canvas to work on and wipe off any residue with a clean, damp cloth.
Prep the cupboards
If you’re working on wooden cupboards, you’ll need to sand the surface of the door and edges using a fine-grade sandpaper. Just a light rub all over will do the trick and provide a good surface for the paint to grip to. Wipe surfaces down again once you’ve finished. If your cabinets are in high-gloss laminate, skip this step.
Start by removing the door handles and drawer knobs. Use masking tape to cover hinges and the edges of any glass panels to avoid unwanted paint marks. Cover the work surfaces and floor with dust sheets.
Clean the surfaces
Using a strong soapy solution (or sugar soap for wooden units) and a cloth, wipe down the front and edges of each cabinet thoroughly to remove any grease and
BEST FOR… TRADITIONAL STYLE
Wickes has a good range of painted kitchens off the shelf. The Milton in Midnight is a classic design in an on-trend dark colourway
GOOD VALUE
Go bold with Wren’s Infinity Shaker five-piece kitchen in Indigo. This budget range costs £2,594. Other colours include Lava, Cream and Light Grey. Also comes in English Oak if paint really isn’t your thing!
SUBTLE FINISH
Magnet’s matt kitchen range covers both traditional and modern designs in a range of shades, from soothing Cashmere to Graphite, Blue and Grey. The Winchester has a light woodgrain texture finish and Shaker-style doors.
Get a smooth finish
Apply a base coat
Depending on the surface of your units, apply either a wood or melamine primer to prepare them for painting. Use a small roller to apply it, rather than a brush, to ensure an even finish and avoid any drip marks. Some specialist cupboard paints don’t need a primer, so check before buying.
GREENS FOR KITCHEN INSPO APPLE GREEN
For a fresh, bright and cheery finish, apple green is the way to go. Try Spring Fever by Valspar.
Get painting
Choose a specialist paint that is suitable for cupboards and has a tough finish to help protect surfaces against scuffs and scratches. Using the small roller again, apply two coats of your chosen colour, leaving to dry in between coats. Once completely dry, remove any masking tape and replace the cupboard handles.
‘IF USING A DARK CHALK PAINT, COMPLETE YOUR PAINTWORK WITH BLACK CHALK PAINT WAX DARKEN AND ENRICH DEEP COLOURS. THIS WILL ALSO HELP SEAL AND PROTECT THE SURFACES’ PAINT AND COLOUR EXPERT
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3 of the best
BLUE GREEN
Deep, dark and luxurious, blue green is the new navy! Try Proud Peacock by Dulux.
FOREST GREEN
Think maid’s scullery in Downton Abbey for those perfect sludgy forest shades. Try Duck Green by Farrow & Ball.
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ike Ruth, you can update the look of your entire kitchen without breaking the bank by simply upcycling the units you have. Whether you want to try a completely new colour scheme or just revive the existing paintwork, this DIY task can be tackled in just a few days for a fraction of the cost of installing new cabinetry.
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MODERN HERITAGE
Buy Ruth’s style…
MODERN HERITAGE Team an archive print with natural wood and lush greenery
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RUSTIC VIBE
Add an industrial edge with raw oak and iron shelving. Oak and cast iron shelf, from £25, Garden Trading
Make a statement with a lively wallpaper. Morris Honeysuckle wallpaper in Green/Coral, £80 a roll, Wallpaperdirect
Hang a longline light to highlight an island. Boyd 3 light bar in antique brass, £114, Dar Lighting
Style shelves with verdant greenery. Faux bracken fern with cement pot, £34, Audenza
Go for fixtures and fittings in vintage-style brushed brass. Torc antique brass effect mixer tap, £42, B&Q
Display quirky plates and ceramics on a wall. Cabbage plate, £18, Rebecca Udall
Keep a stack of wooden boards to hand. Square Acacia wood paddle board, £18.99, Season Cook Shop
Work extra elements of green into your colour scheme. Bubble glass jug, £12, Habitat
Choose dark wood flooring in classic parquet. Brecon Herringbone vintage oak, £45sq m, Woodpecker Flooring
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DIY FIX
‘We now have a spacious bathroom that I’m so proud of’
‘We managed IDEA TO STEAL
‘Repurpose a step ladder by painting it to create storage’
COME ON IN!
ABOUT ME I’m Natalie Anderson, 41, and I have a vintage fashion business @elevenmillionclothes. I live with my husband, Scott, 44, a site manager for a house building company, and our children, Lucas, 11, Hamish, eight, Lila, five, and Heath, two, in a Victorian, five-bed terrace, built in 1890, in Tynemouth. We moved here in February 2018 from a house around the corner – we needed more space once our fourth child was born! MY CHALLENGE The bathroom was originally two small rooms, which we turned into one large space. The ancient pink bath and avocado washbasin and loo had to go! MY WISH LIST A walk-in shower and a roll-top bath were top of the list. We chose a vintage look to complement the sustainable, natural materials and products I am drawn to.
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EARTHY TONES
‘The freestanding bath and the panelling are painted two contrasting shades to add interest to the relatively subtle colour scheme’
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on a tight BUDGET’ Rolling up their sleeves kept costs down when Natalie and Scott created theirvintage-style family bathroom
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e bought this house in February 2018,’ says Natalie. ‘We had been living locally in a smaller property, but with our fourth child on the way, we badly needed more space. We spotted this five-bedroom terrace and went for it. It needed absolutely everything done to it, but we were able to take out a bridging loan, which meant we could stay in our existing home for three months, so that Scott could tackle the kitchen and the bathroom in the new house.
Fitting it in
Scott has a full time job, so he was working on the house evenings and weekends, but luckily he’s in the construction industry, and had help from a team of mates and colleagues to get the basics at least ready for us to move in as a family that summer. Our lives are extremely hectic with four children and both of us working, but we manage. Scott does almost everything himself, to enable us to afford to get things as we want them.
Major changes
TOTAL
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Once we were confident that the house purchase was definitely going to happen we set about designing the space. The existing bathroom was cobbled together from two very small, awkward rooms. There was a horrific pink bath in one, that looked like it had not been used for 40 years, and a small avocado washbasin and loo in the other. We knew we wanted our family bathroom to be one large space, so we removed the wall between the two rooms and levelled the floor.
Wish list
A walk-in shower was a must-have. We chose a long, narrow tray to ensure the best fit. I also wanted a freestanding
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IDEA TO STEAL
‘Panelling provides a useful shelf to display prints and collectibles’
TIDY AWAY
‘I chose the washing basket from Next specially to add some texture to the decor’
bath; it was going to be a bit of a squeeze but with some careful jiggling there was just enough room. We chose traditional styling for all the sanitaryware as we wanted the room to have a timeless appeal. I hate waste and I am passionate about sustainability so an up-to-the-minute design that might easily date in 10 years’ time was not something I would go for. The wood-effect ceramic flooring is extremely hardwearing and it’s ideal for a bathroom, as natural wood can suffer from water staining with young children splashing around.
Colour scheme
We both felt that old-fashioned wainscoting was the ideal decorative backdrop, and Scott cleverly created this effect with painted MDF. I chose apple green as the colour for the panelling because I love it, and I painted the bath with a contrasting cream for a soft, soothing two-tone colour scheme. The bathroom is definitely somewhere I seek to relax – it is honestly the perfect sanctuary at the end of a hectic day.
Perfect result
Heath, our fourth child, was due to be born in September, so it all felt pretty urgent, but we were just finished in time, so it was definitely worth all the hard work. The bathroom ticks a lot of boxes, but still feels light and spacious thanks to the two windows and the high ceiling. This house was a step up for us, but we are so pleased that we managed it.’
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IN THE FRAME
‘Framed retro pictures from vintage women’s magazines add a sense of fun to the room’
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NEAT FIT
Doit!
‘Choosing a long, narrow shower tray enabled us to include this must-have feature’
CREATE A WALK-IN SHOWER Install a shower tray and a shower into the corner of the room. Add an IP-rated bathroom light above, as it will be an enclosed space. Build a simple timber frame up against the edge of the shower tray to the ceiling. Fix plasterboard on one side and decorate in keeping with the rest of the room. Line the shower area with waterproof tile backing board and tile the inside of the shower. Add a shower screen to the front, or a folding screen for a spacesaving option. Natalie has used a rustic piece of timber as a support arm to secure the whole structure.
HEAT UP
‘The vintage-style towel radiator is from B&Q, and I love these Moroccan hammamstyle towels’
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Where to buy Natalie’s style
Walls in Wevet estate emulsion, £49.50 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball. Alberta Grey ceramic flooring, £39sq m, Porcelain Superstore. Milano freestanding bath, £479.99, Big Bathroom Shop, is similar. Camberley basin, £99; Camberley highlevel WC, £419; basin pillar and bath shower mixer tap pack, £189, all The Bath Co; Dulwich riser shower system, £389, all Victoria Plum. Pacific bifolding shower doors, £198; Mira Flight rectangular shower tray, £189, both Victoria Plumbing. Towel radiator, £219, Best Heating, is similar. Moroccan towels, £11 each; aluminium plant pots, £11.99 for 10, all Ikea. Stag towels, from £13; Porthole Croft Collection mirror, £120, is similar, both John Lewis & Partners. Appleby cubby shelf, £199, The Cotswold Company, is similar. Washing basket, £35, Next Home. White Amish barn star, £19.99, Live Laugh Love. Wooden angel wings, £55 ,Cox & Cox. Chest of drawers, £15, The Range
Find more tips on creating a traditionalstyle bathroom at idealhome.co.uk
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‘GROUTED, PAINTED MDF PANELLING ADDS CHARACTER AND IS VERY BUDGET FRIENDLY’
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WOOD-EFFECT FLOORS
Natalie’s choice: WOOD-EFFECT FLOORS Inspired by Natalie’s realistic wood-look flooring? Check out how to fake it with flair
What are the main benefits?
Kitchens are high-traffic areas in most people’s homes and kitchen floors come into daily contact with water, steam and food spillages. Wood-look flooring is all about achieving the beauty of natural wood but without any maintenance issues. Excellent stain resistance is a key benefit in busy households. There’s no need to regularly treat with wax or oil, and it’s less likely to fade or discolour over time. Many wood-look floors also come with slip resistant finishes and can be used with underfloor heating.
BEST FOR… CREATIVE FREEDOM
Amtico’s wood-look vinyl floor tiles can be laid in multiple directions, with borders and motifs, for something really different.
GRAIN TEXTURE
Forbo’s Marmoleum Modular Textura flooring comes in ‘wood grain’ and ‘saw cut’ textures to effectively mimic natural wood grain.
PLENTY OF CHOICE
Karndean’s Inspired by Wood vinyl flooring collection has 145 colour varieties to tempt, including the latest lime-wash and driftwood trends.
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Which tiles – porcelain or ceramic?
Although they often look the same, and both can be used on the floor, porcelain tiles are denser and less porous than ceramic so will be more hard-wearing. Porcelain is also suitable for outdoor use, which can provide a seamless transition if your kitchen opens onto the garden. Look for a Porcelain Enamel Institute rating (PEI rating) of at least three; four or five is preferable.
Isvinylbetterthan linoleum?
Not better, just different. Vinyl is a man-made material, available in sheet or tile format. It can often be laid by a skilled DIYer – look for pre-coated vinyl that has the adhesive built in – removing installation costs from your budget. Linoleum is made from natural components like linseed oil, tree resin and pigments. Again, it comes in sheet or tile format but professional installation is required. Both come in a wide variety of wood-look designs, but the colour goes right through linoleum (vinyl is a printed surface pattern) giving it a longer lifespan.
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WOOD-LOOK TILES PRETTY PARQUET
HD Parquet Wood ceramic floor tiles, £37sq m, British Ceramic Tile
HowcanImakeitrealistic? Both vinyl and ceramic/porcelain tiles are available in authentic plank-like shapes and designed to be installed in a similar way to a planked floor. Also look for flooring with realistic wood-grain textures, which feel like real wood for an extra tactile dimension.
‘WOOD-EFFECT FLOORING LOOKS ALMOST ID N AL TO ITS NATURAL COUNTERPAR AND IT’S REALLY EASY TO KEEP IT LOOKING BEAUTIFUL TOO’ RUTH CORBETT, HOUSES EDITOR
PERFECT PATTERN
Estrellar wood effect ceramic floor tiles, £21.95sq m, Walls and Floors
CHOC FIX
Zenith Mocha porcelain wall and floor tiles, £16.99sq m, Tile Mountain
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ood-look flooring brings warmth and character to any room, and is available in many forms, from ceramic and porcelain to vinyl and linoleum. Recent improvements in photographic and texturing technology are boosting authenticity, making wood-look flooring a really credible and stylish alternative to the real thing.
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Buy Natalie’s style…
CLASSIC COUNTRY Introduce rustic touches and muted shades for a vintage vibe
A large mirror will help to bounce light into dark corners. Round distressed wood wall mirror, £150, John Lewis & Partners
Display potted plants for a homely, lived-in feel. Faux Spanish moss, £8 (excluding pot), Hudson Home
Accessorise with alternatives to traditional wall art. World Menagerie metal angel wings wall décor, £68.99, Wayfair
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Introduce natural textures such as jute or seagrass. Blonde woven laundry basket, £45, Next
Hang a statement ceiling light as a focal point. Ukai fisherman’s pendant shade in Chrome, £23, Iconic Lights
For vintage styling, choose a traditional pedestal basin. Nuie Carlton basin and pedestal, from £84.95, Victorian Plumbing
Add storage with a freestanding unit. Four-drawer bathroom storage unit in Grey, £45, Argos
Create a serene space with a sage green backdrop. Bamboo Leaf bathroom paint, £20.50 for 2.5L, Crown Paints
Patterned towels will add a playful finishing touch. Grey hedgehog towel range, from £4, George Home
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RHUBARB GINGER CRUMBLE POTS TAKES 30 MINS SERVES 4 400g rhubarb, cut into 2cm pieces 175g caster sugar 2tbsp rose water 150g plain flour 1tsp ground ginger 100g cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks 200ml double cream Zest of 1 orange 3 balls of stem ginger, cut into chunks
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Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Put the rhubarb in a pan with 100g of the sugar and 2tbsp water. Cover and cook gently for 5 mins until the rhubarb is just tender. Turn into a bowl and leave to cool. Stir in the rose water.
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Mix the remaining sugar with the flour and ginger. Rub in the butter until the mixture comes together to form crumbs. Tip out onto a lined baking tray and spread out in a thin layer. Bake for 10-15 mins, stirring the mixture once during cooking until golden. Set aside to cool. Whip the cream with the orange zest until it is just holding its shape. Spoon the rhubarb into the tumblers and put the crumble and whipped cream on top. Decorate with the pieces of stem ginger.
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DEEP CLEAN CARPETS Taking the effort out of cleaning carpets, Vax’s Platinum SmartWash automatically dispenses solution when you push forward, and dries as it moves back, using FlexForce brush bars to work into the pile. The Platinum Antibacterial Solution removes over 99% of bacteria, and as well as carpets it can get to work on stairs, upholstery, pet beds and the car. Platinum SmartWash, £299.99, Vax
PIKK IT .99, PIKK IT.COM), IS A NIFTY TOOL THAT WILL FREE YOUR VACUUM OF TANGLED HAIR WITH T DAMAGING THE ROLLER, THANKS TO ITS HOOK AND TEETH
Clever Closet allows you to fill empty space under the stairs with drawers and cupboards. Perfect for shoes, bags and household items such as the ironing board, you can store everything within reach while keeping your hallway clutter-free. Single drawer unit, from £649 including supply and installation, Clever Closet
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Perfect for hand-washing delicates. Flash! laundry bar and stain stick, £5 for 100g, Ethique
Use in your dryer for a speedier, fluffier result. Wool dryer balls, £16 for four, Scooms
Gentle on the environment. Wilton London Oxy laundry bleach, £4.99 for 500g, Lakeland
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Power through bathroom grime The ultimate all-in-one tool for dealing with bathroom cleaning. This clever cordless kit has a round brush for getting into smooth corners and a pointed one for grooves, as well as a microfibre pad for buffing to a high shine, while the extension pole will stretch to those places you can’t reach easily.
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COMPOSTABLE CLEANING CLOTHS Kind on the environment RAINBOW BRIGHTS Made from renewable sources and washable. Eco Living sponge cleaning cloths, £6.99 for six, Big Green Smile
AirCraft PowerScrub cordless cleaning kit, £119.99, Lakeland
KEEP WASHING DRY OUTSIDE DURING APRIL SHOWERS WITH THE LAUNDRY MAC (FROM £30, CHIMNEY SHEEP A CIRCULAR WATERPROOF ‘COAT’ THAT PROTECTS HANGING CLOTHES ON THE LINE
UPCYCLED MATERIALS Made from coffee sacks, this will foam up when tackling stubborn dirt. Upcycled coffee sack unsponge, £6.25, Kempii
SWEDISH DESIGN Super absorbent and available in an array of designs and colours. Dish cloth, £2.95, Jangneus
Take care of your tech
GET YOUR SURFACES PEACHY CLEAN Add a little joy to your cleaning routine with Method’s new floral scented anti-bac spray. It’ll leave your surfaces germ-free and your home lightly scented with springtime peach blossom. Anti-Bac all purpose cleaner in Peach Blossom, £3, Method
STORE STUFF SAFELY UNDER THE BED These soft cork storage bags will keep their contents protected from dust and moisture while hiding away under the bed. Perhaps a better alternative to unbreathable plastic boxes or dust-gathering baskets. Cork underbed storage, £25 each, Dunelm
This handy little tool is a must-have for your desktop – sweep away crumbs and debris from the keyboard with the retractable soft brush, then polish away smears with the microfibre pad. Sweep & Swipe laptop cleaner, £10, OXO
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How to
REPAIR YOUR TECH
Forked out a fortune on a phone and smashed the screen? Kids bashed the telly and it’s on the blink? Here’s how to fix your kit
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rom coffee cups to last year’s laptop, there’s no escaping the fact we live in a throwaway society, and although it’s tempting to simply buy new if something breaks, you can try to repair your appliances instead.
My TV has broken; is it worth getting it fixed?
If your TV is more than eight years old, it is probably not worth fixing. Repairing an old-fashioned CRT television (boxy, not flatscreen) is hugely expensive these days. Modern sets can often be repaired – like a computer, parts can be swapped in and out – so call a local repair shop or the manufacturer for a quote. You may also be able to see what the fault is via the service/fault menu screen.
You can ask the retailer for a repair or refund within 30 days of purchase. If it breaks within the first six months, and the retailer can’t prove that it wasn’t faulty at the point of sale, you’re entitled to a free repair or replacement. If they refuse, contact Trading Standards. Faults that occur after six months of use, provided you’re still under warranty, can be handled by the retailer or manufacturer.
How can I stop my stuff breaking in the first place?
It’s impossible to know whether an appliance will last for decades or not, but investing in a high-quality item usually ensures you get many years of service. One example is Dualit’s Classic toaster – it may be expensive, but it can be easily repaired, and the company sells replacement elements and timers, so your investment should last decades. For more investment buys, check out buymeonce.com.
I’ve smashed my phone screen; who can fix it?
A cracked screen is not covered by a standard warranty, but lots of high-street
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BUY ANYTHING OVER £100 ON A CREDIT CARD – YOUR CARD COMPANY OFFERS FREE PURCHASE PROTECTION IF THE ITEM IS FAU LTY and online shops specialise in screen repairs. Steer clear of unofficial thirdparty repair shops, however cheap, to avoid invalidating your warranty.
What about DIY repairs?
If you’re handy with a toolkit (or tiny screwdriver) and don’t mind possibly invalidating your warranty you’ll find YouTube videos and repair guides online, such as ifixit.com, which has instructions for replacing everything from smartphone batteries to upgrading laptop memory.
Is insurance worth it?
If you’re prone to losing things, it might be an idea. Cover for a bundle of three gadgets (including mobiles, laptops and tablets) costs from £14.99 a month at uk.protectyourbubble.com. Check your home insurance as some policies include gadget cover. For mobile phones, expect to pay upwards of £34 a year, plus an excess of £75-£150 for newer models, but do check your bank account as many lenders offer phone insurance as a freebie.
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Get the place tidy in a flash with these speedy tips and handy buys
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Move over single-use plastic bags, squeeze this compact shopper into even the smallest of handbags. Foldable shopping bag, £3, B&M
Decant dry ingredients into this handy glass jar and then note the contents on top using chalk. 1ltr blackboard lid jar, £3.50, Wilko
Stylishly house jewellery and small trinkets in this clever swivel tower. Gold and glass swivel box, £28, Oliver Bonas
Ready,steady,sort! FIND A WORK/LIFE BALANCE Get in the habit of packing away work in folders or drawers so that you can claim your house back in the evenings. CREATE A WARM WELCOME The hallway tends to become an easy space for pile-ups. Use coat pegs, shoe racks and baskets to restore order.
HANDY HOOKS
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No DIY required, simply pop over the door – perfect for bathrobes and towels. Greenhouse towel holder, £8, Matalan
CLEAR KITCHEN CUPBOARDS Check the dates on packets of food, tins and spices, then throw away anything that has passed its best before date.
FOOT LOOSE The perfect way to keep everything from shoe polishes to cloths and brushes in order. Shoe Shine box in Chalk, £32, Garden Trading
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Stack up boxes to sort household items or waste. The foldable lids provide easy access. Stackable storage box, £5, Poundland
The magnets make it easy to pin receipts, photos and notes to this noticeboard. Magnetic memo board, £10, Habitat
This rattan stool not only offers extra seating and is a footrest, it’s also a storage solution too. Gamlehult footstool, £60, Ikea
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Fall in love with linocut A type of relief printing, linocut is created by removing material from the surface of a linoleum block using metal gouges. Susan Yeates’ book, Beginner’s Guide to Linocut (£9.99, Search Press) shows you how easy it is to achieve professional-looking designs at home, compared to some other printing techniques. You’ll learn about the essential tools and materials, before delving into 10 print projects to practise your mark-making skills, from pattern samplers to gift wrap.
GREAT VALUE Black slimline trolley, £28, Dunelm
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GoodHome Natural and White Oak storage trolley, £42, B&Q
INDUSTRIAL VIBE Botania Green metal wheeled trolley, £93.50, Maisons du Monde
MAKE YOUR OWN SOAP Create linocut print designs for fabric and labels
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yourself Check out the latest workshops, books and making must-haves
It’s safe to say we’ve all been washing our hands a lot more in recent times, so why not save on plastic containers of shop-bought soaps and sanitisers by making your own? Join Natural Soap Workshop for an online DIY Hand Sanitizer Soap Course you can take at your own pace. For just £30 you’ll have access to seven natural soap formulas to make at home, including video demos, fun quizzes and print-and-keep info, so you’ll never run out of soap again. Enroll at naturalsoapworkshop.com.
TRY YOUR HAND AT… DIGITAL CUTTING For traditional crafters, the idea of digital cutting might seem to be lacking in creativity, and even cheating a little! But in reality, the creative possibilities are unlimited as these intuitive machines can cut, write and score unique designs onto a vast array of materials, including cardstock, fabric, iron-on vinyl and foam. The machines can be a little pricey, starting from around £150, but once you’re set up with materials, you’re sure to become addicted to personalising anything that stands still long enough. Cricut Joy digital cutting machine, £179, Hobbycraft, syncs up to your smartphone
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Opheli lia’s a’s Blush proper matt emulsion, £46 for 2.5ltr, Ca’Pietra
Discover new paint shades Family-run tile designer, Ca’Pietra, has launched its own paint range to match its on-trend ceramic and stone offerings. Creatively named Proper Good Paint, the company’s creative director, Hamish, has hand-picked 35 beautiful colours that are suitable for walls, ceilings, wood and metal. Each shade has been named after the team’s favourite people – Audrey’s Peacock or Ezra’s Grey, anyone? Plus, the paint is non-hazardous, eco-friendly and made in the UK.
Add colour and pattern to floors Get the look of artisanal ceramic tiles with the price tag of vinyl, thanks to the Artesia collection by Leoline. Choose from seven striking patterns, all in a palette of cool greys and icy blues. With Superguard protection and a slip-resistant surface, it’s ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and other high-traffic areas. Estrella vinyl flooring, from £18.99sq m, Artesia collection at Leoline
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SPRING REFRESH ESSENTIALS SCRUB STAINS Wash away scuffs and marks on your walls before repainting. Sugar soap, £2.50, Wilko
BLITZ CARPETS Make light work of mucky carpets and floors with the 12ltr tank. Karcher WD2 corded wet and dry vacuum, £58, B&Q
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MAKE SPACE Fill these flat-packed skip alternatives with your house or garden waste. HIPPOBAG, from £134.99 with collection, hippowaste.co.uk
Off white wood panel mural, from £30sq m, wallsauce.com
CHEAT WALL PANELLING Grand panelled walls are popping up in interiors everywhere inspired by hit shows like Netflix’s Bridgerton. However, installing your own is a commitment due to the damage it may cause if you fancy a change or come to sell later on. Wallsauce.com has the answer, with a 16-piece collection of wallpaper murals depicting both modern and traditional wall panelling designs, perfect for adding depth and texture. There’s even a peel and stick option – perfect for renters with big ideas!
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SPLASHBACK Create a focal point behind your basin while protecting bathroom walls with a simple but smart splashback
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ith the huge range of tiles on offer, a tiled splashback behind the basin can act as a style hero in your bathroom, offering practical durability, protecting the wall from splashes and making the area easy to clean.
Go for the same design or mix and match tiles for an eclectic look
YOU WILL NEED Tape measure Ruler Pencil Wall tiles Tile trim Spirit level Tile adhesive Notched trowel Sponge Bucket Tile spacers Grout Grout spreader and finisher Trowel Soft cloth Sealant
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WORK OUT THE WIDTH
Draw a vertical line on the wall marking the basin’s centre point to the height of the area to be tiled. Work out the width of the splashback in whole tiles, plus spacers and edging strip.
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LINE UP AND LEVEL
Use a spirit level to see if the basin is straight. Start by lining up the centre of the first tile with the centre line. If it’s not even, fix a horizontal batten above the basin to create a starting point.
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GET STUCK IN
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Spread adhesive using a notched trowel. Working from the centre, press the first tile firmly against the wall. Add a tile above it and one next to it, spacing evenly.
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FILL IN THE GAPS
Push spacers firmly into the corners between the tiles. When the adhesive has set, remove the batten (if using). Cut and fix tiles into the bottom gap.
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GET THE GROUT OUT
Using a grout spreader, work the grout into the joints, in long, upward diagonal strokes. Wipe with a damp sponge to remove excess. As the grout hardens, use a grout finisher to neaten the joints. When dry, wipe clean with a soft, clean cloth.
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USE A DAMP CLOTH TO WIPE OFF ANY STRAY ADHESIVE AS YOU GO – IT MAKES CLEANING UP THE TILES AT THE END OF THE JOB MUCH EASIER
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DISPENSERS SIMPLE COUNTRY
POLISHED PEBBLE
HAPPY DAYS
Soap dispenser, £4, Primark
Greenhouse dispenser, £6, Matalan
Rainbow dispenser, £5, George Home
SEAL THE DEAL
Run a bead of sealant along the tiled area. Smooth and leave to dry.
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Tasty inspiration
SIMPLE SUPPERS These easy meals have been created by our Test Kitchen experts
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GOULASH TAKES 2 HRS SERVES 4 1tbsp plain flour 500g chuck or braising steak, cut into 3-4cm chunks 1tbsp oil 2 large onions, finely chopped 1 green pepper, cut into chunks 1 yellow pepper, cut into chunks 2tbsp tomato purée 2tsp sweet paprika 1tsp caraway seeds ½ beef
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stock cube 210g can chopped tomatoes 150ml soured cream 500g fresh pasta TO SERVE 1tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
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Preheat the oven to 170C/ Gas 3. In a bowl, mix the flour with ½tsp salt and toss the meat in it. Over a high heat,
warm the oil in a flameproof casserole dish. Add the meat and move around for 2 mins until sealed on all sides, then remove from the pan and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium, add the onions, put on the lid and cook for 10 mins, stirring occasionally.
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Add the peppers, tomato purée, paprika, caraway seeds and stock cube. Season. Return the meat to the pan, add the chopped tomatoes and 150ml boiling water. Warm through on the hob, cover and cook in the oven for 1 hr 30 mins. Stir in the soured cream. Serve with pasta. Top with parsley.
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JERK SALMON WITH MANGO YOGURT TAKES 30 MINS, PLUS MARINATING SERVES 4
HEALTHY CHOICE
1tbsp jerk seasoning 7tbsp Greek yogurt (0% is fine) 600g or 4 skinned salmon fillets 450g sweet potato, peeled 400g courgette, trimmed 1 mango, diced Juice of 1 lime 1tbsp fresh mint
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Mix the jerk seasoning with 2tbsp of yogurt. Put the salmon in a shallow dish and coat with the yogurt mix. Cover and chill in the fridge. You can leave it overnight if you have time, but it’s still delicious if left for just half an hour. Spiralise the vegetables. Put the sweet potato into a microwavable dish with a splash of water. Mix the mango, lime juice, mint and remaining yogurt with plenty of seasoning. Grill the salmon until nicely browned. Microwave the sweet potatoes on high for 3 mins, remove and stir in the courgettes. Add a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Serve the salmon on the veg with the remaining yogurt on top.
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NUTTY ASPARAGUS QUINOA SALAD
SPEEDY LUNCH
TAKES 10 MINS SERVES 4 FOR THE DRESSING 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 chilli, finely chopped 1tsp sesame oil 125ml olive oil Juice and zest of 1 lemon 1 bunch basil, torn 1 bunch mint, chopped FOR THE SALAD 100g baby spinach leaves 2 x 250g pouches Merchant Gourmet pre-cooked quinoa 100g mixed cashew nuts and macadamias, toasted 400g asparagus spears, blanched 2tbsp sunflower seeds
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In a small bowl, mix up all the ingredients for the salad dressing. In a separate, large bowl, gently toss together the spinach leaves, quinoa, cashews, macadamias and asparagus. When ready to serve, stir through the dressing and scatter with seeds.
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CHICKEN, FENNEL & BROCCOLI TRAY BAKE
ALL IN ONE
TAKES 1 HR SERVES 4 8 skin-on chicken thighs (about 1kg) Juice and zest of 1 lemon 2tbsp olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, crushed 4 sprigs of thyme, leaves picked 1 fennel bulb, sliced 6 shallots, peeled ½ head broccoli, cut into pieces 300g sweet potato, peeled and cut into rounds 125ml dry white wine ½ stock cube
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Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7. Place the chicken in a wide roasting tray and toss with the lemon juice and zest, olive oil, garlic and thyme. Season generously and cook for 15 mins. Remove the tray from the oven and slip the veg under the chicken. Mix the wine with the stock, pour into the tray. Turn the oven down to 190C/Gas 5 and return the tray for a further 40 mins until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
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CHEESE SOUFFLE TAKES 20 MINS SERVES 1 1tbsp butter, plus a little extra for greasing 1tbsp plain flour 75ml semi-skimmed milk 1 egg, separated 30g Cheddar, grated 1tsp Dijon mustard 1tbsp Parmesan, grated A few slices of red onion Green salad, to serve YOU WILL NEED 1 large ramekin or similar ovenproof dish, approx 14cm diameter
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Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Heat the butter in a small saucepan and add the flour. Slowly stir in the milk, stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat and add the egg yolk, grated Cheddar and mustard. Grease a ramekin with a little butter and dust with the grated Parmesan. Whisk the egg white until doubled in size and frothy. Once the cheese mixture has cooled slightly, fold in the egg white, being careful not to overmix. Pour the mixture into the ramekin, top with sliced red onion and bake in the oven for 12–15 mins until risen and golden brown. Eat warm with salad.
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STEAK WITH COURGETTE TZATZIKI TAKES 20 MINS SERVES 4
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2 large courgettes 4 rib-eye or sirloin steaks FOR THE TZATZIKI 1 bunch mint, finely chopped 1 bunch basil, finely chopped 1 bunch dill, finely chopped 4tsp strong horseradish sauce 2tbsp Dijon mustard 200g mixture half yogurt,
half creme fraiche TO SERVE 1 pack watercress Fried potato slices or wedges
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Prick the courgettes and place them under a very hot grill (or on a barbecue) until just charred. Remove from the heat, then when cool, finely chop them.
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Heat a frying pan or griddle pan to a medium heat and sear the steaks for 2 mins on each side. Remove and allow to rest. Mix together all the ingredients for the tzatziki, season well and stir in the chopped courgettes. Serve the steaks with the tzatziki and potato slices.
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COMFORT CLASSIC
PORK SCHNITZEL WITH WINTER SLAW TAKES 30 MINS SERVES 4 4 pork loin steaks 50g plain flour 2 eggs, beaten 90g panko breadcrumbs Oil for frying ½ lemon, cut into wedges, to serve FOR THE WINTER SLAW ¼ red cabbage, sliced ½ bulb fennel, sliced 2tbsp creme fraiche 1tsp Dijon mustard Juice ½ lemon
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To make the winter slaw, mix the veg with the creme fraiche, mustard and lemon juice. Season and set aside. Place the pork onto a board and use a meat tenderiser to bash the meat to 3mm thick. (If you don’t have a meat hammer, place a piece of cling film over the meat and use a
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rolling pin to flatten it.) Trim off any excess fat from the outside of the flattened steaks. Tip the flour, egg and breadcrumbs onto three separate plates. Season the flour and breadcrumbs with salt and pepper. Coat the meat in the flour, then the egg and, finally, the breadcrumbs.
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Heat the oil in a pan, drop in a breadcrumb to check if it’s hot enough – once it floats and sizzles, add the schnitzels. Cook for 2 mins over a medium heat, turn and cook for a further 2 mins until golden brown. Remove, blot with kitchen paper and serve with the slaw and lemon wedges.
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KNICKERBOCKER GLORY & HONEYCOMB TAKES 25 MINS SERVES 4
RETRO TREAT
1 tub store-bought vanilla ice cream 4tbsp chocolate sauce 4 Flakes, to top 4 maraschino cherries (optional) 4 wafers (optional) FOR THE HONEYCOMB 200g caster sugar 4tbsp golden syrup 2tsp bicarbonate of soda
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For the honeycomb, line a small high-sided baking tray with baking parchment. In a large saucepan, gently heat the caster sugar and golden syrup and let it come to a slow boil. Once the caster sugar has melted, turn the heat up and cook until the sugar has caramelised – if you have a thermometer this will be 170C. Add the bicarbonate of soda and stir really well until the mixture is foamy. Pour into the baking tray and leave to cool and harden. To assemble, layer 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream with honeycomb pieces and chocolate sauce into each serving bowl. Top with a Flake, honeycomb, a wafer and a maraschino cherry, if using.
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HONEYCOMB LASTS WHEN SET AND COOLED, JUST STORE IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER
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TAKES 30 MINS, PLUS OVERNIGHT SOAKING MAKES 6 200g/6 slices of brioche 4tbsp hazelnut spread 3 eggs 50g caster sugar 100ml whipping cream 200ml evaporated milk 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways and seeds scraped 1tbsp hazelnuts, chopped Raspberries and cream or ice cream, to serve Icing sugar, for decoration YOU WILL NEED 6 ramekins
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Cut each piece of brioche into 3 and spread both sides lightly with hazelnut spread. Arrange in the ramekins in a spiral. In a bowl, mix together the eggs and sugar. Add the cream, evaporated milk and vanilla, and mix to combine. Pour this mixture evenly into the ramekins. Scatter over the chopped nuts. Allow the mixture to stand overnight in the fridge. Preheat the oven to 170C/Gas 3. Bake in the oven for 20 mins and serve warm with raspberries, cream or ice cream and a dusting of icing sugar.
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SLICE OF THE GOOD STUFF Merchant Gourmet Spicy Cajun-style Lentils and Red Kidney Beans, £2 for 250g, Waitrose & Partners
RICH & LUXURIOUS When you’re after pure chocolate indulgence. Magnum Double Gold Caramel Billionaire, £3.69 for three, all major supermarkets
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CHOCOLATE ICE CREAMS CLASSIC FAVE Top flavour combos. Cadbury’s Dairy Milk Choc Top Cone, £3.50 for four, all major supermarkets
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Our favourite finds and tasty treats in your trolley this month
Going nuts Maryland’s all-new Kookie Crew range kicked off last month with an extraordinary mint chocolate cookie combo. And now the nut-packed Hazelnutter variety is hitting the shelves. Each crunchy Hazelnutter cookie is crammed with roasted hazelnuts and rich chocolate chunks for a tantalising taste. Maryland Hazelnutter, £1.35 for 230g, Asda
LIQUID GOLD Irresistibly creamy gelato with indulgent flavours. Hackney Gelato Millionaire Shortbread, £5.49 for 500ml, Tesco
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This scrumptious rye bread is made with a sourdough starter which ensures a great depth of flavour. Enjoy with a smorgasbord of toppings for a delicious and wholesome open sandwich. Plus, because of some smart packaging, this bread stays fresh for a really long time. So keep a loaf in stock – ideal for elevating lunch to a meal that’s a little out of the ordinary. Baker Street Rye & Wheat Bread, £1.45 for 500g, Ocado
BIRTHDAY BASH Make kids’ or even grown-up birthdays super fun with this novelty Kinder Piñata Birthday Kit. Inside are 40 delicious Kinder Mini Bars and six Kinder Joy Eggs, £36, Amazon.
FOR EACH DUERR’S MARMALADE JAR £ FOR g, OLD AT SAINSBURY’S OR MORRISONS, 340g,S DUERR’S WILL DONATE A BREAKFAST TO FARESHARE
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Merchant Gourmet microwaveable pouches are super versatile and perfect for bulking out a meal in a tasty way. The latest Spicy Cajunstyle Lentils and Red Kidney Beans pouch is really flavoursome. It goes well with marinated pork chops and was a delicious topper for posh beans on toast! Or try these tasty nachos: warm tortilla chips in the oven, top with the hot Spicy Cajun-style pouch and cheese, and invite a simple salsa and good old guacamole to the party.
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