EDITOR’S LETTER
Welcome
Aren’t things finally starting to feel a bit more relaxed and upbeat? I am so enjoying the sight of my garden in full bloom and being able to spend more time with my family and friends. Especially my godchildren, who have grown up so much since I last saw them! They would be particularly jealous of the three kids’ room makeovers (from p24) we have in this issue – from soft Scandi style to rainbow and safari themes, there are plenty of fun looks that little ones will get excited about! We have lots of quick and affordable updates to bring the new season into your home: check out our Trend Alert: Plant Power (p18) for botanical buys and our guide to summer patterns (p36) – I love the fruity motifs. And all the makes in Your Handmade Home (from p57) have a summery vibe, with a trio of boho tasselled projects and stylish outdoor accessories. Hopefully, you’ll find some time to unwind with loved ones – if you’re planning a safe get-together then why not try some of our tasty recipes? We’ve treats for the perfect picnic (p92) as well as pub classics (p97), which we think are ideal for Father’s Day on 20th June – don’t forget!
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IN THIS ISSUE... CONTENTS
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Modern vintage touches enhance this Victorian home
The latest bright and beautiful botanical designs
June at home
06 This month we love Discover gifts for dads and interiors books and podcasts 11 Household hints Get the BBQ ready, plus cool bedding for warmer months 13 Smarter shopper Make the most of loyalty point cards and apps 14 Focus on Windows need an upgrade? Find out all you need to know
Homes & makeovers
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We wanted something cute, cosy and Scandi-inspired Aimee Worrall chose a neutral palette with DIY details for her daughter’s new bedroom Our daughter’s bedroom is full of fun! Danielle Lisle transformed her guest bedroom into a colourful space complete with rainbows for her little girl, Alice A wild theme helped our son settle in Faux foliage, soft toy animals and a jungle wall mural helped Lisa Weaver create a safari-themed room for her son Problem room: Our kitchen is now a multifunctional space Homeowner Meriel Tolhurst-Cleaver opened up her kitchen in favour of a bright space the whole family could spend quality time in I’ve personalised my rented cottage with upcycled finds Stylist Danecia Scheepers turned an unloved farm cottage in Kent into a place to call home We wanted to make our mark on this house See how Kate and Chris Sandhu renovated their Victorian terrace
How to add playful patterns into your interiors
84 I’ve filled our home with travelinspired treasures Polly Hamilton’s 19th-century property has a new lease of life and is packed with personality and eclectic touches from around the world
Style & decorating 18
Trend alert Go for green with an invigorating botanical scheme throughout your home 36 Power up your prints with summer patterns It’s time to play around with bright and breezy designs 42 Statement vases Enhance your décor with stylish designs in all shapes and sizes
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Wash and go The latest sinks, taps, drainers and accessories making a splash in the kitchen 52 Eco-friendly bathrooms on a budget Be both sustainable and savvy when planning your next update 102 Park up safely with your own drive Convert your space out front into a private driveway, or spruce up the one you have to boost kerb appeal
92 28 The ultimate picnic food recipes for eating al fresco
Be inspired by these creative designs for kids’ bedrooms
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YOUR handmade HOME Update your space with
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Get creative with tasteful tassels
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On-trend and ecofriendly bathroom design ideas
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Check out our pick of the latest vases to suit all styles
109 In your garden this month… Learn how to let your garden bloom this June, including the best climbing plants
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Picnic in the park Create a delicious spread of shareable foods to enjoy outside this summer 97 Pub classics Treat your dad this Father’s Day to homemade versions of some of his favourite dishes
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10 Letters Let’s find out what you’ve been up to with a look inside the postbag 22 Subscribe to Your Home Sign up today to receive 15% off and a fab notebook 35 Win! Enter for your chance to win a Triton Aspirante Matte Black shower 69 Coming next month Take a sneak peek at what’s to come in our July issue 114 Prize draws Enter for your chance to win amazing prizes, including a pizza oven, photo frames and more! 120 Shopping guide Here you’ll find where to purchase everything in this issue 122 Boutique speak We chat to Alice Searle, the owner of online boutique Little Deer Look out for our brilliant cover stories!
Give an old mirror a new lease of life
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Sew yourself new garden cushions
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DIY masterclass Learn how to make your very own wildlife pond to attract new flora and fauna into your garden 66 Ask the experts Your home improvement questions answered 68 Craft stash must haves Discover the latest news and products
THIS MONTH WE LOVE Annie table lamp in Saffron, £30
HOT FROM THE HIGH STREET
For affordable homewares that don’t skimp on the style factor, look no further than John Lewis’ new own-brand range, Anyday. With offerings across Home, Nursery and Technology, the range is all about contemporary living, focusing on those practical everyday items that we all use, with lively splashes of colour thrown in for good measure. Think primary colours but renewed with a modern edge: warming mustard, statement turquoise and touches of rich crimson. It has the Your Home seal of approval!
Velvet stripe cushion, £12
we love… Swirl metal double bed frame, £299; woven stitch detail cushion, £15; Nora double duvet cover set, £35; jersey bedspread in Mustard, £45; Spoke wall lights, £35 for a set of two; Aztec indoor/ outdoor rug in Mustard, from £80, all Anyday by John Lewis & Partners
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Green Home: The Joy of Living with Plants by Anders Røyneberg If you’re firmly of the opinion that there’s no such thing as too many plants, this is the book for you. It has everything you need to know about living a greener, more balanced life.
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@cb_loves_interiors_20 Lovers of minimalist interiors need to head straight over to Cheryl’s Instagram account. Plush textures, design-led furniture and open-plan spaces unite for the ultimate Scandiinspired home. Cheryl prefers ‘muted, calm and neutral colours’ and we can see why *heart eyes emoji*.
Dot stacking stool in Grey, £49
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Rye plain knit throw in Mustard, £50
Make the most of June with the best things to do, see and buy this month
We’re listening to…
The Great Indoors Interiors gurus, Kate Watson-Smyth and Sophie Robinson come together to share their insider knowledge and top décor tips to truly make your house a home. Expect trend alerts, styling hits and misses, DIY hacks to steal and a nosey around some A-lister homes.
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Father’s Day Gifts
Woodchip & Magnolia has teamed up with broadcaster and author Fearne Cotton for an exclusive wallpaper and fabric collection named Hope & Bloom. Inspired by Fearne’s eclectic interior style and her love for spring florals, the collection comprises five unique wallpaper and fabric designs. Our standouts are Vintage Fearne (pictured), a sumptuously busy foliage pattern, and the collection’s namesake, Hope & Bloom, a lively depiction of wild scattered flowers – take a look on page 38. The collection is priced at £99 per roll and £99 per metre for fabric; visit woodchipandmagnolia.co.uk to view the full range.
Make Dad’s day on 20th June with one of these treats
Father’s Day x Toast Ale gift set, £35, Cake or Death
Time for tea!
Why not take after the characters of Bridgerton and treat yourself to a rather stately afternoon tea set, ready for all those summer soirées you’ve got planned? The Maxwell and Williams Teas and Cs Kasbah collection is at the top of our wish list, combining dainty designs and an affordable price tag. With its pretty pink hues and luxurious gold trim, you’ll be feeling suitably regal with that first sip of Earl Grey!
Gardening Tools mug, £19.95, Emma Bridgewater
NYC Skyscraper poster, £14.95, Desenio
Maxwell & Williams Teas & Cs Kasbah collection: porcelain twotier cake stand, £21.99; porcelain footed cup and saucer, £13.29; classic rim plate, £8.49, all Wayfair
GET OUTDOORS
SØstrene Grene’s new outdoor living collection is here to fulfil all your al fresco needs. Offering everything from decorative flowerpots and handy gardening tools to pastel-hued tableware, your summer of open-air entertaining and garden activities is well and truly sorted.
Left: bowls, from £2.36; plates, from £2.64; spoon, 58p; glass vase, £2.86. Below: garden gloves, £1.56; Blue stoneware mug, £4.94; Pink garden spade, £1.28, all SØstrene Grene
Classic Cars luxe biscuit tin, £45, Biscuiteers The Deptford craft beer gift box, £19.95, East Gifting Outfit
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he kitchen is the heart of the home for many of us, used not only as a place to cook meals but also somewhere family and friends can congregate. Being a multifunctional space means your kitchen should be able to work well for your everyday needs – which is Wren’s number one priority. No matter the size or layout of your kitchen, your Wren designer will work closely with you to ensure the end result suits you and your family’s lifestyle. To see how Wren collaborates with their customers to create bespoke designs, check out Mel’s family-friendly kitchen transformation. Her home is part of the #Wrenovation video series, which shines a spotlight on real customer kitchen renovations.
Mel was instantly drawn to the timeless appeal of the classic-style Shaker Ermine Pebble Matt kitchen when she visited Wren’s showroom
STEP ONE When Mel first bought her
home in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, with her husband Chris, renovating her kitchen was top of her list as she wanted this space to be the social hub of her home. Shortly after moving in, Mel fell pregnant, so the couple knew the space needed to work well for their growing family. ey visited their local Wren showroom to take a look at new kitchens. ‘A couple of our friends had recommended Wren,’ Mel explains. ‘What I really liked was you could see all the kitchen styles in the showroom,’ she adds. Mel was able to use Wren’s virtual reality technology in the showroom to visualise her new kitchen. ‘It was amazing! You could open cupboards and find out what did and didn’t work.’
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Wren Kitchens’ VR technology helped Mel visualise how her kitchen could look and function, such as choosing where she could incorporate handy storage spaces With expert advice from a Wren designer, Mel chose the curved edges for her kitchen to make it safe for her children
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showroom working with their Wren designer, the couple opted for an Infinity Plus Shaker kitchen in Pebble and Graphite. ‘It’s a style that stands the test of time,’ she says. Helping bring Mel’s vision to life, their designer was able to suggest practical safety measures to ensure the kitchen was a family-friendly space for her children. e curved units are not only stylish but remove any sharp edges, and the worktop features an out of reach push down USB and power socket. ‘It’s really useful for my mixer when I’m baking,’ adds Mel.
STEP THREE On the kitchen’s arrival
day, Mel was so excited she says it felt like Christmas. ‘When the kitchen started taking shape, it took my breath away,’ she recalls. With built-in CDA appliances, an impressive American-style fridge freezer, and stainless steel handles throughout, Mel is really happy with the end result. e whole family are able to spend quality time in the space, with the children sitting at the island while Mel and her husband cook together. ‘My top tip to anyone planning their new kitchen would be to make a list of everything you want to fit into the space,’ says Mel. ‘is gives you a foundation to build around and create the kitchen you really want.’
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GET IN TOUCH
We love to hear what you’ve been up to in your home, so send us your letters, tips, projects and photos. The prizes for this month’s letters are provided by Wild Vanilla Studios.
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We moved into our bungalow last year during the first lockdown and have been slowly updating it. When I’ve been off work due to lockdowns and my husband is still working, I’ve tried to use the time as productively as I can. It’s not been gardening or allotment weather recently, so I decided to make this dressing table my first upcycling project on a budget. I used GoodHome Milltown paint and lined the drawers with Muriva colour of the drawer fronts so decided to keep them natural but used Rub ‘n Buff wax in gold leaf to update them and the other fixings. As a hairdresser, I love being creative and really enjoyed the process. I learned a few things along the way and am delighted with the results. Paula Williamson, by email
Into the jungle
As with so many people during lockdown, we’ve been decorating our home. We’ve lived here for five years and moved into it when it was a new-build, so we have white walls and plain
adding colour but this year decided to be brave. As our downstairs loo is the smallest room, it meant I could go wild! I put this wallpaper up on one wall after painting the others. I don’t think I’ve done a bad job given it’s the first time I’ve ever wallpapered. Emma Young, by email Your Home says: Emma, this wallpaper is amazing – such a polished finish! We love the jungle theme and the forest green paint you’ve paired it with.
statement dresser, Paula! We especially love the wallpaper you’ve chosen to line the drawers with.
★ Paula’s letter has won her a Wild
Vanilla Studios luxury home fragrance gift box worth £57!
Upcycling love During lockdown, I came across this tired
looking unit that someone had left out for scrap just across the road from us. Never having done anything like this before and with plenty of time on my hands, I decided I’d take on the challenge with the help of my other half. We sanded, primed and repainted the unit, then sprayed the handles and replaced the back with some new plywood, all for less than £50. We’re so pleased with the outcome and have a newfound love for old furniture. Jodi Kemp, by email Your Home says: What a great transformation, Jodi! We love the shade you’ve chosen – it’s such a classic.
Pot luck While waiting for spring planting weather,
I decided to repurpose my son’s IKEA changing table into a potting bench. I used bits lying around the house and some halfused spray paints. I now have somewhere to sow seeds and store all my gardening equipment. I used a Perspex greenhouse windowpane as a backboard so as not to block out the light. I’m very happy with the results, even if it’s a little bright. Laura Rolley, by email Your Home says: The brighter the better we say, Laura! What a creative way to use old furniture for gardening.
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HINTS Freshen up your home and garden with our handy tips and tricks
HOW TO... clean your barbecue
Buy it once
• If there are still bits of food stuck to the grill after use, try steaming them off. Allow the barbecue to cool slightly, then lay water-soaked newspaper on the grill and close the lid. Leave to steam for half an hour. It should dislodge any stubborn remnants of food and grease, ready for a deep clean.
If you’re looking for a way to put your kitchen and garden waste to good use, get your hands on the Blackwall 330L Black compost converter. Suitable for small gardens and made from recycled plastic, its eco credentials are impressive. Simply place the bin in a soil-covered spot and fill through the hatch lid. Finished compost is collectable from the hatch at the base and you could even sell it to neighbours if there’s excess! Priced at £26 from Evengreener.
• Next, it’s time for a good scrub. Create a simple
solution of washing-up liquid and hot water and scrub well with a grill brush with wire bristles. If that doesn’t do the job, opt for a designated barbecue cleaner. Alternatively, depending on the type of barbecue you have, the hotplates or grill might fit nicely into your dishwasher, saving you a lot of elbow grease. Just make sure to dry immediately after to prevent any rusting.
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attached to your barbecue, too. Bacteria can thrive here, what with raw meats coming into close contact, so make sure to give them a good wipe down with antibacterial cleaner after using.
Toothbrushes aren’t just useful for bathroom cleaning. They’re also handy for cleaning the rubber seal on a washing machine. Simply scrub the rubber seal, then add a cup of white vinegar to the drum and wash on the hottest setting, before wiping dry. Also, try using a toothbrush to remove limescale on taps. To help breakdown the limescale, wrap a white vinegar-soaked cloth around the tap for a few hours before you start scrubbing.
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a coating of sunflower oil. To do this, dip a wad of paper towel in oil, but be careful not to use too much as it could causes flare-ups the next time you grill. Oiling your grill will further help to prevent rust and make sure food doesn’t stick to the wire rack the next time you use the barbecue.
• Don’t forget to clean any side tables that are
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WE TEST… SENSITIVE laundry detergents
Things we considered: Did we like the scent? Did it irritate our skin? How well did it clean?
Surcare sensitive nonbio laundry liquid, £5.25, Sainsbury’s Approved by Allergy UK and containing no fragrances, dyes or enzymes, this detergent caused no irritation to the skin at all, so it would be ideal for those with little ones or sensitive skin. With virtually no scent, it’s a fuss-free laundry detergent that’s gentle on fabrics while still cleaning them effectively and protecting them from fading, even on cool washes. You only need 35ml per wash so a little goes a long way, and it’s kind to your purse!
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Neroli laundry detergent, £8.95, KINN Living For those who prefer a light, delicate scent on their bedding and clothes, KINN’s Neroli detergent leaves fabrics feeling super-soft without leaving an overpowering perfume. Kind to the skin, the plant-based formula is fully biodegradable and is gentle enough to be used for the whole family’s laundry. Our white wash came out sparkling, and the recyclable packaging features easy-to-read instructions for differing wash sizes and levels of water softness.
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Eco-strips laundry detergent, £13.99, Tru Earth These eco laundry strips take up minimal cupboard space and are easy to use – tear the strip into pieces and add to your detergent dispenser, as you would a liquid version. In terms of scent, you can choose from Fresh Linen or Fragrance Free. The latter is ideal for those with sensitive skin as it cleans clothes effectively without a noticeable scent. Although these strips are the most expensive option, they tick the zerowaste box.
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Ecozone soap nuts, £5.99, Lakeland Used for thousands of years as a natural washing detergent, these sustainably sourced nuts are packed with natural surfactants that clean and freshen your clothes. Hypoallergenic and biodegradeable, simply zip the nuts in the cotton bag included and pop them in the drum with your laundry. Free from chemicals and scent-free, the nuts shouldn’t irritate sensitive skin while they tackle dirt on your clothes and keep colours brighter for longer.
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How to get the most out of your loyalty cards and apps Collecting and shopping with points on a loyalty card or app is just one way of using them to save you money at your favourite stores. Make the most of loyalty scheme offers with these tips.
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Exchange your points for vouchers It’s easy to
forget about the points you’ve accumulated on a card, so take advantage of voucher offers like Tesco Clubcard’s Faster Vouchers scheme, which allows cardholders to request vouchers for their entire points balance. Download retailer apps for new user offers Some stores will give you extra points or offers just for downloading their app. For example, you can collect 200 Boots Advantage Card points when you download the app for the first time and make a transaction. Look out for freebies Many schemes offer freebies rather than, or as well as, points. IKEA Family members can get a free tea or coffee Monday to Friday, Greggs’ Rewards app offers a complimentary sweet treat on your birthday, and myWaitrose cardholders can get a free hot drink from the self-serve machines in participating stores. Use your points for partner offers Tesco Clubcard vouchers can be spent with reward partners such as PizzaExpress and RAC, while Nectar members can collect and spend points at Sainsbury’s and partner stores, including Caffè Nero, where 350 Nectar points – swapped for a voucher online or on the Nectar app – will get you a hot or cold drink of any size.
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We’ve all spent longer than we’d like at the cash desk searching through the loyalty cards in our purse to find the right one. Luckily, there’s an app for that! You can add loyalty cards from over 100 retailers to the Stocard app. When shopping, just open the card’s barcode on the app and have it scanned by the cashier. Visit the App Store, Google Play or stocardapp.com
Next is the UK’s most searched for online retailer for cushions, while IKEA tops the sofa search rankings with 60,500 monthly searches Stelrad If you’re a regular Tesco shopper, it could be worth signing up to its Clubcard Plus subscription. For £7.99 a month, you’ll get perks such as a 10 per cent discount on Tesco’s non-grocery brands, including F&F and Tesco Pet, as well as 10 per cent off two grocery shops a month, up to £200. That’s a potential monthly saving of £20, enough to treat yourself to this bright net shopping bag for £8 from Oliver Bonas.
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FOCUS ON Upgrading your windows Replacing or repairing windows is a major investment in your home so make sure you do your research before you buy
HOW TO... chse new windows
Frequently asked questions.. How can I stop condensation forming on my new windows?
This is caused by excess moisture in the room and it’s easily solved by having the right ventilation. By doing this, you will allow moisture-laden air to escape and cool, and dry air to enter. Top tips include opening the bathroom window for a few minutes after a bath or shower and positioning the radiator or heated towel rail under the window where possible. Installing an extractor fan can also help. The same goes for the kitchen. In bedrooms and living spaces, try to open the windows at least once during the day for a short time. keep it comfortable all year round and Low-E glass will prevent heat loss.
How can I keep roof windows clean? Ask for self-cleaning glass,
•frames, Is it best to repair or replace your windows? If timber hinges or seals are damaged, or if there are signs
of draughts, then a repair job may be fine. If, however, there is condensation between the panes or you want to upgrade from single glazing, then the window needs to be replaced. A higher energy efficiency rating will make your property cosy and cut your heating bills, too.
which reduces the build-up of dirt thanks to a clever coating on the outer To reduce noise, glass sealed units with enhanced surface. It reacts with sunlight to break acoustic options can help to reduce disturbance, ideal for down and loosen dirt, prevents water those who live on a busy street or main road. droplets forming when it rains and dries quickly without staining. If you live in a period property with original windows then remember that replacing stained or leaded glass could reduce your home’s value. The good news is that expert window companies can often replicate these with energy-efficient replacements for a similar look.
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South- or west-facing rooms should ideally use solar controlled glass such as body-tinted glazing that absorbs heat from the sun or metallic-coated products, which reflect the sun’s rays, preventing an overheated room.
Whether it’s replacing worn-out timber designs or glazing for a new conservatory, there is a lot to consider when it comes to buying new windows. As well as being energy- and thermal-efficient, it’s also essential to pick the best professionals for the job…
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Summer marks the golden hour for mini trends and brings with it new paint and homeware ranges
MINI TREND: Bold gold
This summer, go for gold in your interior scheme. Not only will Rayner adding metallic accents provide three light ceiling a luxe-for-less look to your space, light in it will also add warmth and help Brass, £25, to bounce sunshine around the Habitat room – so it’s an especially good choice for dark areas. If gold is a Gold Bee glass box, little too flamboyant £18, Mint & May for you, then there are other metallic accents you can opt for – try brass or silver for a glam touch. Bring this look Perfect into your home with lights, Peacock lamps, geometric tables Ella Gold coffee table table, £130, Next and trinket boxes. lamp, £120,
Gold sunburst mirror, £185; Marilyn Blush velvet armchair, £545; Golden palm leaf ornament, £114; Lush Green round velvet cushion with pad, £56; Dripping Gold concreteeffect plant pot, from £26; Luscious faux potted bracken, £68, all Audenza
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BRAND REVIVAL Much to our delight, lifestyle brand Laura Ashley has recently released a new spring/ summer collection that is available exclusively at Next. The new range features a whole host of signature prints on indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, mirrors, curtains, wallpaper and much more. The Tapestry Floral wallpaper is a favourite with the Your Home team – it would look charming in a cottagecore scheme. Laura Ashley Tapestry Floral wallpaper in Slate Grey, £40 per roll, Next
REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE
Who said being eco-conscious meant you couldn’t be stylish, too? Certainly not us. With more sustainable homeware in the shops it’s now easier than ever to be both. Take this Mahina recycled cushion cover – a striking on-trend summer design made from recycled PET plastic, which feels as soft as cotton. Mahina recycled cushion cover, from £39.95, Nkuku
Painter’s paradise
Simplicity paint in Simply Brilliant, Rhubarb and Custard and Green Grapes, £16 for 2.5L, B&Q
Valspar has launched an exciting new addition of paint colours to its range called Simplicity – and we’re certain it’s going to be a hit with DIY lovers who like to use affordable paint that’s easy to apply. Plus, with Valspar’s stateof-the-art technology, you’ll be able to mix and match with over 2.2 million paints to ensure you’ve found just the right shade for your scheme, all for a budget-friendly price tag.
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Welcome the natural world into your home by embracing texture, pattern and all things botanical
ake cues from your favourite botanical gardens with this natureinfused trend that’ll transport you to faraway tropical jungles and forests teeming with greenery. Inspired by a concept called biophilia – the innate human affinity for the natural world – this scheme embodies relaxed, modern living while harking back to times of greater connection between ourselves and nature. It’s all about replicating those feelings of refuge, exploration and calmness that natural spaces give us. First and foremost, you’ve got the green light to go completely overboard with houseplants. We’re talking snake plants in the bathroom, a herb garden on the kitchen window sill and trailing plants cascading from every visible shelf. It would be rude not to! And don’t worry if you’re a serial plant killer; even faux plants have an uplifting effect and you get to skip the watering duties. en, extend the botanical vibes by bringing natural prints and patterns into your space. Leafy jungle prints are a must! Colour-wise, you’re looking for shades that are calming yet invigorating – green is of course a hallmark of the look. Blend bright hues like lime, emerald and seafoam with more grounding variations of green, such as muted mint and sage. If you’re not one for maximum colour, keep the walls, flooring and furniture neutral and let the accessories and plants do all the talking. Natural light is key, so keep window dressings to a minimum. Sheer floaty curtains will let as much light in as possible and allow you to make the most of the beautiful view, inside and out. Terrazza Green Palm garden rug, from £89, Danetti
Black accents will toughen up an airy scheme while bringing drama and definition
Faux aloe vera plant, £5.99, The Range
Green planter, £12; Purple flower trough, £12; Black metal side table, £35 for two; Green leaf embroidered cushion, £8; piped organic cotton cushion, £8; ditsy forage floral cushion, £6; cotton tassel cushion, £7; cotton organic cushion cover, £5; Green checkered throw, £15; pattern Berber Mono rug, from £30, all George Home
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Transform your dining room into a jungle oasis with bamboo furniture and wooden crockery. A view of the garden wouldn’t go amiss, too! Bamboo four-seat set with chairs, £325; 12-piece dinner set in Rust Speckle, £38; Elzora 1.6L jug in White and Brown, £22; Hamburg whisky glasses, £28 for a set of four, all Habitat
Clockwise from top left: Rattan mirror, £20, George Home. Pale Green Leaves art print, £15, Abstract House. Black leaf cushion, from £16, Heavenly Homes and Gardens. Matt paint in Tranquil Dawn, £26.12 for 2.5L, Dulux
Doze off under the palm trees every night with vibrant tropical bedding and hanging bedside plants
Dorma purity Marlia king duvet set in White, £90; Dorma Mustique Oxford pillowcase pair, £24; Dorma Mustique king duvet set, £110, all Dunelm
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Embrace light oak furniture, simple clean lines and a wash of green paint as a nod to the Japandi trend
Matt emulsion in Spotlight and Soft Lime, £18 for 2.5L, Crown Paints
Glazed 12-piece boxset, £44; Rattan bookcase £150, both Habitat
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If you don’t want to switch up your entire scheme, add a taste of the outdoors with soft furnishings in leafy prints and verdant hues Agra occasional table, £50; Wilderness twodrawer dressing table in Coral, £150; Agra print vase, £12; Agra large floating candle, £6; Agra leopard candle holder, £10; Agra elephant object, £10; Agra Indian Garden double bedset, £21; Ivar metal lamp in Black, £45; Jorge easy to fit brass ceiling shade, £60; industrial vase in Orange, £14; luxe living velvet cushion, £12; Immy flatweave wool rug, £125, all Habitat
Clockwise from top left: Maize 100 per cent wool Green geometric patterned floor rug, £370, Cult Furniture. Sagres pendant lamp shade in Dusky Forest Green, £49, MADE.com. Parrot Talk Lush Green wallpaper, £85 per roll, Woodchip & Magnolia. Olive Green vase, £16.99, Homesense Create a welcoming entrance with a variety of plants in mismatched pots and a rustic wooden bench for guests to take their boots off Joules Weybridge Navy Spot raincoat, £59.95; Norris ladies Black field boots, £94.99; ROKA Bantry small Emerald rucksack, £49.99; Hunter Original Yellow kids wellies, £40; Florian pot Brown 18.5cm, £22.99; Helen pot five assorted 13cm, £6.99; Lynn pots in Light Grey, 16cm, £9.99 and 21cm, £16.99; Green Leopard recycled scarf, £17.99; Teardrop graphic pattern scarf green mix, £11.99, Ficus elastica mix, £8.99, all Dobbies
Trailing wall plant, £12, Matalan
Gold bamboo lantern, £17.99, The Range
You can’t go wrong with a luxe velvet armchair to sink into at the end of a long day Perfect armchair in Moss Green velvet, £950, Rockett St George
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Bring nature directly into your space by lining your office shelves with an array of houseplants in cute, colourful pots
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It wouldn’t be a botanical scheme without an explosion of planters to house your greenery
Eddy pot round assorted, £9.99; Lizzy round pot assorted, £7.99; Helen pot assorted, £6.99; Tunis pot assorted, £14.99; Nella face pot in White 13cm, £9.99; Nella face pot in White 10cm, £12.99; Nick face pot in Green 8cm, £4.99; Orchid rib pot in Ivory, £4.49; Herringbone egg pot, £69.99; Cambourne Black photo frames, from £7.50; Pilea peperomioides, £14.99; fern mix, £8.99; Dypsis lutescens, £6.99; Aglaonema speciality mix, £24.99; Ficus elastica mix, £8.99; Succulent poker mix, £6.49; Alocasia Sarian in Cocoz pot, £69.99, all Dobbies
Stripe seagrass hanging planter, £8.50, Oliver Bonas
Dorothy terracotta planter, £63, Beaumonde
Eucalyptus branch, £1.99, Homesense
Bloomville stone planter, £34.95, Around The House Furniture
Make the most of natural analogues like archways and curves with light neutrals and minimalist accessories Fluted Ivy twoseater sofa in Velluto Anthracite Grey Mix, £999; cushions, £30 each, Kingsley rug, £399; angle side table, £379, all Sofology
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Urban Rainforest cushion, £8, Wilko
Robyn dining chair in Moss Green velvet, £89, Cult Furniture
Palm print cushion, £24, Cielshop
White ceramic planter, £29.99, Homesense
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KID’S ROOM MAKEOVER
We wanted something cute, cosy and Scandi-inspired
Hoping to avoid colour clichés when decorating her two-year-old daughter’s room, Aimee Worrall selected a neutral palette and natural tones, with DIY details for a low-cost scheme
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hen they bought their first house in August 2017, Aimee, 28, and her partner, Ezra, 29, were excited by the prospect of being new homeowners. ‘We were renting a very similar Victorian property in the Worcestershire area,’ explains Aimee. ‘is three-storey house ticked lots of boxes for us, especially as it was close to the train station, which is handy for Ezra’s work. e previous owners had done a lot to modernise the house, but over time we realised every room needed some attention.’ e couple got to work on their new home, painting and decorating the space from top to bottom and sharing their ideas on Instagram @houseofwaffle. When Aimee was expecting Etta, they decorated a nursery for her, but, after two years, Etta had outgrown her space and the room desperately needed updating. ‘It looked like a baby’s room and it wasn’t practical for a toddler either,’ says Aimee. In November 2020, they hatched a plan to turn the nursery into a bedroom, fitting the task around childcare and full-time jobs.
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used this space as a bedroom for two young boys, so it had bunk beds, a desk and a wardrobe. ‘e room is quite small, and it was overcrowded with furniture so felt even smaller and darker!’ says Aimee. One of the first big changes was to move a long, cumbersome radiator that took up a whole wall, limiting what could be put into the room. ‘Positioning the radiator under the window gave us more options with the
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decorating around busy work schedules, they decided to split the project into two halves. e first part was painting the walls to cover the mural that was part of the original nursery décor. en, Aimee painted the colour-block wall with a scalloped edge. ‘I used Etta’s wooden rainbow play set as my template and marked the arches with a pencil. en, I painted it by hand,’ she shares. ‘I liked it so much that I decided to follow the paint effect to the other side of the room.’ Originally, Aimee wasn’t going to paint the chimney breast, but when she hung the mermaid print above the mantle, she felt that it needed a background colour to draw Aimee personalised IKEA’s Duktig toy kitchen, which she bought second-hand, attention to the artwork. ‘Painting the whole with paint and dowels so it ties in with her scheme. It’s given Etta something special on a wall and the wardrobe in the same colour made the space feel lighter and brighter,’ budget – the whole look cost just £30 June 2021
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room’s layout. It was a no-brainer!’ says Aimee. Her mother’s partner made bespoke built-in wardrobes for the awkward alcove to maximise storage space. With the layout sorted, Aimee turned her attention to the décor and decided on a gender-neutral colour palette. ‘I wanted to avoid any stereotypes when picking colours for Etta’s room. I looked for earthy, dusky tones and natural textures, like those in Scandinavian homes. I wanted to repurpose as much as we could to save money and for environmental reasons, too,’ she says. e starting point for the colours was a framed Kid Of e Village mermaid print, which hangs above the little fireplace. ‘I matched colours in the print for the walls and these tones sit so well with
Use scalloped edges and circles to create a restful atmosphere. Metallic bunting and a mirror from Tiger help to bounce light around the bedroom
KID’S ROOM MAKEOVER Consider height levels when creating a room for a toddler. Aimee placed breakables higher up and toddlersafe items, like bookshelves, lower down, so Etta can help herself to books
Keep greenery safely out of reach from little hands with a plant hanger. Crafter Aimee made her macramé hanger herself: ‘I did a twohour workshop and haven’t looked back!’
Aimee was creative with paint and upcycled existing furniture to keep costs down. ‘Just be brave and give it a go,’ she says. ‘Our biggest expense was the canopy for £50’
she says. Next, Aimee repositioned the furniture in the room, moving Etta’s cot bed to the other side of the room so that it faced lengthways. ‘is gave us more space to fit in a little IKEA storage unit for Etta’s toys and clothes and gave her a surface to host tea parties,’ she says. ‘at unit used to be in our downstairs pantry cupboard and was filled with shoes that we never wore. As it wasn’t serving any purpose, I moved it in here, cleaned it up and it was good to go.’
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upcycled an IKEA mini kitchen to give to STEP THREE Once the room was painted Etta as a Christmas present. ‘I found it on and the essential furniture was in, it was time Facebook Marketplace for £20 and spent a to add the fun decorative details to spark few months renovating it. I spray-painted the Etta’s imagination. Aimee hung artwork tap and sink black, decorated it with dowels, on the walls, and installed hooks for the painted the legs and added new half-moon macramé planter. ‘I’ve always wanted to put handles. ere are even hooks to hang her real plants in here, but they needed to be up teacups,’ says Aimee. ‘She absolutely loves high so Etta couldn’t reach them. I fitted a entertaining herself in her kitchen!’ wooden bracket to hang it out of harm’s way,’ Now the room is finished, Etta likes says Aimee. Above the bed, Aimee hung a nothing more than to sleep under her canopy. linen canopy to create a cosy feel at bedtime. ‘e room feels very cosy and bright now. She Bookshelves were installed at toddler height, loves playing in here, especially as all her toys so that Etta can reach her books when she are close to hand. It’s turned from a room that wants to practice her reading. ‘She’s really into was used just for sleep, into a multifunctional reading, so I wanted her to have a mini library bedroom that’s perfect for a toddler.’
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Easycare matt emulsion in Soft Stone, £22 per 2.5L, Dulux. Midi cot bed, £199, moKee. Trofast storage with plastic baskets, £109; Bekvam shelves, £3.50 each; Duktig play kitchen, £60; Sandshult wooden brackets, £3 each, all IKEA. Fatouh berber-style rug, from £95, La Redoute. Starburst mirror, £9; Face plant pot, £4, both Flying Tiger. Hanging circles, £1, Poundland. Gingham cushion, £13, H&M Home. Stroller, £36.50, Scandibørn. Artwork, £20, The Lovely Drawer. Bedding, £13 for a single, HEMA. Mermaids print in White, £9, Kid Of The Village. Girls Girls Girls artwork, £15, Urban Outfitters. Large floral cushion, £13, Homesense. Bear print, £15, Lisa Jones Studio.
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Our daughter’s bedroom is full of fun!
Danielle converted her guest room into a bedroom for her daughter, Alice, filling it with colourful rainbows and prints to match her little girl’s bubbly personality Working on a small budget, Danielle and Andy did a lot of the DIY themselves. ‘We reused as much of what we had already as we could, and then invested in good-quality toys,’ reveals Danielle
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ith a baby on the way, Danielle Lisle and her husband, Andy, both 32, were keen to move closer to their relatives in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, in 2018. ‘My mum and dad came up with an ingenious idea,’ says Danielle. ‘ey suggested we move into their four-bedroom townhouse. ey wanted to downsize so it was perfect timing.’ e couple started personalising the house straight away, sharing their décor ideas on Instagram @atthelisles. ‘Our box room was
turned into a nursery for Alice,’ she says. But, within three years, Alice had outgrown the space. ‘We had toys spread all over the house as she had nowhere to play.’ Danielle came up with the idea of moving Alice into the unused guest room.
STEP ONE ‘Alice wasn’t a brilliant sleeper
and often woke up in the middle of the night,’ explains Danielle. ‘My idea was to give her a new-look room that was so alluring that
KID’S ROOM MAKEOVER Danielle has added several chillout zones for Alice, including a comfy nook under her handmade bed and a cute teepee filled with cushions and plush toys Encourage independent learning with a ‘getting ready’ area like Alice’s. It features an Aldi dressing table and a peg rail for bags and baskets to keep clutter tidied away Rainbow motifs feature throughout the rest of the house, so it was an easy choice to continue this theme into Alice’s bedroom. ‘I already had rainbow bedding from H&M Home, so it was the perfect fit,’ says Danielle
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ain walls wseitteh satepr pots for a.n U ordable update aff she would enjoy sleeping all night in there.’ e room needed to be multifunctional, with space to play and a fancy-dress area. ‘I wanted to create something for her that wouldn’t date, and we wanted her to feel settled in the space,’ she says. Danielle designed Alice’s new bedroom around the key principles of the Montessori method, where children learn and play in an environment that allows them to be independent. ‘It was about giving her independence, with a dressing area with hairbrushes and bobbles, a teepee, where she could play with her teddies, a reading nook, a hideaway with her music and fairy lights, and a fancy-dress area,’ she says. ‘It was like creating a little village in her bedroom with the bed as the centrepiece.’
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they stripped the wallpaper and painted the walls in a fresh coat of white. ‘I kept the walls neutral, so if she did change her mind in the near future it’s easy enough to update.’ Splashes of colour were introduced with a hand-painted mural, and Alice even picked the rainbow paint colours herself on a trip to B&Q. ‘We let her be involved with the makeover process so she could get excited about the room in advance, which really helped.’ Using string and a pencil, Danielle drew out the rainbow by hand. On the other side of the room, using Frog tape, she masked out little houses. ‘It was tricky painting it freehand but if I made a mistake it was easy to paint over with white,’ she explains. June 2021
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STEP THREE Looking to repurpose
as much as they could to save money and be eco-friendly, Danielle upcycled old furniture. As Andy is good at DIY, he hacked an IKEA bed to create a house shape for Alice with a reading nook underneath. ‘I showed him a picture on Pinterest and then we came up with our own design.’ ey bought the bed from Facebook Marketplace for just £40 and sourced wood from a local timber yard. e outside was clad, then painted by Danielle. STEP FOUR After working most weekends, by early January they were ready to move Alice’s toys and clothes back into the room. Now, Alice sleeps all through the night and will happily play in there on her own. ‘It’s a lovely space for us to enjoy,’ says Danielle. ‘is room has seen her blossom and makes her so happy.’
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KID’S ROOM MAKEOVER
A wild theme helped our son settle in
When it came to moving her son, Arlo, from his nursery to a larger room, Lisa Weaver created a jungle-inspired scheme to make the change as easy as possible for him
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aving moved in seven years ago, Lisa Weaver, 40, an interior designer, and her husband, James, had already spent a lot of time extending and decorating their four-bedroom, end-of-terrace home in St Albans, Hertfordshire, before they had their son Arlo, aged four. However, with the arrival of their second son, Charlie, now 18 months, they realised they needed to refresh the bedrooms again so Arlo could move out of his original room into a larger space. ‘Our main bedroom was on the top floor and the other bedroom was used as a home office, so Arlo was originally in the small box room. When I knew Charlie was on the way, we needed to move Arlo into the larger third room,’ says Lisa. ‘I knew it wouldn’t be easy as he loved his little box room, and I didn’t want him to be jealous of the new baby having his old room.’ To make it as appealing to him as possible, they were inspired by his love of animals – and the fact he’d amassed hundreds of jungle soft toys, from snakes to lions, over the years – to make his new, age-appropriate room one he couldn’t wait to move into.
‘I didn’t feel the need to change the flooring, as it was in great condition – and, as needed in all kid’s rooms, the wooden floor would make it easier to keep clean,’ admits Lisa. e walls were stripped and washed down, and everything was painted white, which would make it an easier surface to work on.
STEP ONE Lisa decided to get Arlo
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as involved as a four-year-old could be in designing the room, fully aware that he’d ask for real-life animals in his room, rather than toy ones. ‘I discussed the ideas with him and suggested things that would work and we could easily achieve. I love the colour green and the jungle-themed room would help bring the outside in. And I’m always up for a bit of extra creativity,’ says Lisa. As Arlo was happy with the concept, they got started on clearing the room of old boxes and junk. Luckily, they could keep the original, white-washed floorboards, which had only been fitted in the last year or so. 32
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canvas, Lisa could start putting the scheme together. ‘I started to make a mood board and found a jungle wall mural, but after getting the sample I felt it was a bit too lime green. While I wanted a jungle theme, I didn’t want it to feel too young, babyish or nursery-like – I wanted the room to appeal to all ages so In a child’s room, there’s no such thing as over the top – Lisa didn’t hold back on adding faux plants to her scheme. ‘I really went to town and added then wherever I could, even trailing them down the sides of the wardrobe. I’m surprised Arlo hasn’t touched them, but I think he doesn’t want to spoil the jungle feel.’
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Lisa’s scheme is bursting with DIY touches, including a charity shop lamp upcycled with faux foliage. ‘I wanted it to be quirky. With a glue gun and some foliage panels from IKEA, I was able to recycle something old and give it a new lease of life,’ smiles Lisa
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STEP THREE Lisa wanted Arlo’s
transition from a cot to a child’s bed to be easy for him. ‘I had been quite anxious about this and had been putting it off,’ says Lisa, ‘but I found one of these really cool house beds, which wasn’t too high, so if he did fall out it’s not too far. Arlo also liked the idea of living in the jungle and seeing all the animals from his bed. Being such a fan of e Jungle
Fit for an explorer, the framed bed and forest-green walls give the room a cosy, restful feel. Lisa also added gold stars, clouds and a moon so Arlo really feels like he’s camping out in the jungle
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he could have it for a while and not outgrow it.’ With this in mind, Lisa searched several websites and found a more muted, darker green wall mural from an Etsy seller called Moons and Flowers, which has leopards, trees and vines. Lisa decided this would work as a statement wall, and picked out one of the greens from the design to paint the other walls in. ‘ree Farm Green from Little Greene really gave the room a warming feel without feeling too dark, complemented the mural and pulled the scheme together. I love that it feels cosy but not gloomy,’ she says.
The wall mural blends grown-up style and childfriendly motifs, so will work for Arlo as he gets older. Lisa has incorporated plenty of storage, choosing an IKEA unit with movable baskets and doors
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KID’S ROOM MAKEOVER Lisa’s collection of gold frames from over the years has finally found a home in Arlo’s new room. ‘I had planned to paint them, but the gold works with the jungle theme by adding the big cat’s head and artificial leaves’
Lisa made the most of the space behind the door by adding a height chart. ‘Arlo loves checking if he’s grown each day and it makes full use of every area in the room,’ reveals Lisa
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enthuses Lisa. She stuck to the green theme with some heavy velvet curtains and softened the look with lots of rattan accessories, including the decorative round floor rug. ‘With my creative hat on, I dressed up an old lamp shade with some artificial leaves I had bought in IKEA for a fun update.’ She also added some tall wooden giraffes she’d picked up on her travels pre-children, and then filled the room with lots of Arlo’s soft toys. STEP FOUR e room now felt functional Now expecting their third child, they’ll and had all the storage needed, so Lisa have more decorating to do to accommodate wanted to add the fun finishing touches. ‘I’ve the new arrival. ‘Arlo absolutely loves his lots of old gold mirrors and frames, which room, and the transition from baby to toddler I used on the chimney breast wall. I kept room was made so much easier,’ says Lisa. ‘I the mirror in one, but used the rest to frame now have to come up with another theme, as letters, a plush lion’s head and animal prints, at some point we’ll have to move Charlie into and it really made a feature of the wall,’ a bigger room, once the new baby arrives.’
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Coco House bed frame in White, £199, Furniture 123. Moons and Flowers made-tomeasure wall mural, £270, Etsy. Three Farm Green absolute matt emulsion from £48.50 per 2.5L, Little Greene. For a similar wardrobe, try Gordan three-door wardrobe, £789; for a similar chest of drawers, try Brambly Cottage five-drawer chest, £109.99, both Wayfair. Faro circle natural rug, £139.99, The Rug Seller. WildChildAmz height chart, £24.99, Etsy. Leopard light switch £24.99, CandyQueenDesigns. Lion head, £40, Elefhant. Mini desk and Bambi chairs, £120, eBay. Double sheepskin rug, £70, Dunelm. Tropical Leaves single duvet set, £12, Wilko. Handmade Lulu Big Blanket knitting kit in Conifer, from £84.99, Wool Couture Company. Made-to-order velvet blackout curtains, £800, Britannia Rose. Yellow lion cushion, £8, TK Maxx. Artificial plants, from a selection, Matalan. Kallax units and drawers, £100; artificial flowers and plants, from £5.99, all IKEA.
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riton has teamed up with Your Home to offer readers the chance to win one of eight Aspirante Matte Black 8.5kW electric showers, worth £200 each. Matching all-black accessories come as a kit with the shower, including a five spray pattern shower head, a slender rail featuring a twist lock adjustable handset holder and soap dish, and a convenient 1.5m anti-twist hose that prevents unwanted twists and kinks.
a compact and modern design, which would complete a monochrome scheme or make a statement in a colourful space. Offering a contemporary take on traditional electric models, the shower provides reliable, highquality performance with a consistent flow rate and temperature for ultimate comfort. Ideal for bathrooms and en suites alike, the Aspirante Matte Black is fitted with illuminated soft touch controls to add to the appealing look, while allowing you to control the water flow with ease. Whether you prefer gentle rainfall or a high-pressure concentrated flow, the five spray patterns of the shower head offer full flexibility. Triton’s range of electric showers offers an efficient and more sustainable way to heat and use water, giving you a cleaner conscience when stepping into the shower. Instantly heating water on demand, these models avoid unnecessarily warming water that isn’t required, delivering notable energy savings. e Aspirante uses considerably less water than a typical mixer, reducing your water wastage without compromising on performance – a real win-win! FIND OUT MORE To find out more information about the Aspirante Matte Black shower and Triton’s full range, visit tritonshowers.co.uk.
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Give your home a makeover with bright and breezy prints that are on-trend for 2021
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he warmer weather has us all yearning to bring the colour and pattern of the season indoors. From blowsy florals and sunny stripes to 2021’s most popular trends including fruity motifs and vibrant animal prints, there’s something to suit every style in our summer pattern round-up. And to make it as easy as possible for you to introduce new prints into your home, we have professional advice from the experts on hand to help.
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Timeless stripes will never get old so give your summer linen a refresh with these high-quality sheets – when the weather is hot, hot, hot, this bedding set will keep you cool, cool, cool Kelsey linen cotton stripe double duvet set in Iron Grey, £79, MADE.com
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Summer stripes slot effortlessly into any scheme. For that beach-like feeling, go for bright rainbow stripes on soft furnishings and accessories, or to keep things feeling light and breezy, try pastel tones. Head of Product Design at I Love Wallpaper, Alice Henderson, advises on how you can incorporate this timeless pattern in your home. ‘Working with stripes is easier than you think, and they can be perfectly paired with floral prints, too. Use vertical stripes on stairs to accentuate the height of the room and team this with oversized bright florals in a complementary colour in the hallway and landing for maximum effect’.
Striped rocking deckchair, £85, Garden Trading Off-White and Gold dish with handles, £9.99, Homesense
Summer prints aren’t just restricted to indoors, take traditional stripes to your garden table for a classic set-up
Coast striped tablecloth, from £25; Anyday round braided placemats in Mustard, £10 for a set of four; Fish print napkin, £8 for a set of four; Anyday stackable glass tumbler, £2 each; Classic small oak wood salad bowl, £35; Anyday beech wood salt and pepper mills in Natural, £15 for a set of two; Aery orbital ceramic candle holder in White, £16; Anyday glass carafe with cork stopper, £15; chopping board with handle, £20; Anyday stackable wine glasses, £12 for a set of four; Edge six-piece cutlery set, £25, all John Lewis & Partners
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Market Stripe mug in Cerise, £11.50, Bluebellgray
STYLE ADVICE Hello Goose doormat, £19.50, Red Candy
Yellow polka dot vase, £6, Next Ditto round jute rug in Natural and Black, £99, Housecosy
This lively polka dot blind, made in collaboration with Cath Kidston, is guaranteed to bring a cheerful feel to a room
Button spot roller blind in Yellow, from £23.08, Blinds 2go
This grey and white polka dot combo will make your sheets look fresh and stylish
Freedom printed velvet fabric silver grey white spotted pattern upholstery fabrics, £17.99 per metre, Yorkshire Fabric Shop
White polka dot bedding, from £19.99, TK Maxx
Pink polka dot double duvet set, £14, Tesco
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Yoko pattern small round footstool, £339, DFS
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Spot stripe concrete pot cover, from £8.25, Gisela Graham
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For a playful vibe, polka dots are a must. You may think this pattern is best kept to a children’s room, but there are ways to modify the print to make it suitable for adults too, especially if your scheme aligns with a cosy cottage aesthetic. For an elegant, countryside scheme, opt for small and dainty dots in pastel shades, but for something a little more extravagant, you can blend larger spots with geometric prints to make a style statement – think polka dot rugs alongside geometric-print bedding. Alice Henderson from I Love Wallpaper suggests mixing your prints: ‘Keep it simple with a monochrome spot print and team it with a geometric pattern in the same colourway’.
STYLE ADVICE Ulster Weavers RHS Spring Floral tea towel, £6.50, Home Landing
Mimosa mug, £11.50, Bluebellgray
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Flowers for summer might not seem like a groundbreaking choice, but there’s a reason why they’re a classic, and that’s because they’re so easy to mix and match and can suit almost any scheme. Head of Design at Tesco, Steven Rowe, explains more about this versatile print. ‘Ditsy florals offer a subtle and chic vibe to any room and these delicate designs add a touch of quaint charm to a space while also giving a nod to summer. Whether they be big and blowsy or petite and delicate, florals are ideal for the bedroom as they add a gentle, romantic feel to the space’.
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I love the bold shapes and fearlene of this design. It boasts vintage glamour and wi a decadence and joy to any space.’ Fearne Cotton, broadcaster and designer of the Hope & Bloom collection
Emma Bridgewater Roses biscuit barrel, £15.95, Annabel James Fabulous Floral velvet pouffe, £80, Joe Browns
Bring splashes of colour to the sofa with this vibrant yellow and fancy floral pattern
Inspired by Fearne Cotton’s favourite flower, this bold peony wallpaper will bring floral fun and a retro twist to your interior
Woodchip & Magnolia x Fearne Cotton Pondering Peonies Duck Egg wallpaper, £99 per roll; eggshell emulsion in Moss, £45 for 2.5L, both Woodchip & Magnolia Painted Roses poster, from £9.95, Desenio
Cambridge cotton four-seater sofa in Plain and Floral, £999, DFS
Floral bath mat, £26, Oliver Bonas
Fiesta Flowers premium pillow, £45, Alice Rebecca Potter Illustration Midsummer Floral drinking glass, £15.32 for a set of four, Wayfair
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Skandi pop glasses, £10 for a set of four, Matalan
Fruit print seat pads, £14 for a set of two, Matalan Fruity ceramic candle in Clementine, £4, Tesco
Bring a slice of summer to the bedroom with citrus-print bedding
Heathfield duvet cover set, £20.99, Wayfair
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Fruit-inspired furnishings are cropping up everywhere this summer. Whether they come in vibrant colours or pastel prints, the trend is a playful way to bring a slice of summer into your home. Natalie Tupper, Senior Designer for Oliver Bonas, gives her take on how to bring this growing trend into your home. ‘To me, fruity prints are the essence of summer arriving. Bursting with colour, the fruit should look good enough to pick straight from the print and pop into your favourite cocktail. Within the home, pairing fruity illustrations with grounding geometric prints, checks and stripes gives them a real sense of fun. Placing these prints in your kitchen, with tea towels, tablecloths and napkins, will also add vibrancy to your cooking and dining area’.
Brights Teal Oranges dinner plate, £2.50, Tesco
Swedish dishcloth in Citrus Orange by Jangneus, £2.95, Pasoluna
Anna Mörner Lemon print, £89, Rose & Grey
Bordallo Pinheiro Watermelon charger plate, £40, John Lewis & Partners
Ceramic mug Pears, £6.99, Gisela Graham
Whet your appetite for fruity aesthetics with this tasty-looking tableware
Fiori ceramic brunch plate, £9.50; Fiori ceramic condiment dish, £4, both Oliver Bonas
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STYLE ADVICE For a timeless look, stick to a uniform geometric design on a rug in a light and bright colourway Iris Gooseberry rug, from £138, Weaver Green
Scented geometric candle, £9.99, Homesense
Waves pattern print in Yellow and Blue, £15, Abstract House Harlequin tiles, £36.30 per sq m, Porcelain Superstore Curve geo reversible bedding set, from £16, Habitat
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Many people associate geometrics with strong, heavy lines and bold statement prints, but this doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. In fact, you can blend other types of patterns, such as botanical prints, with geometric designs to give your space a softer edge that won’t overwhelm the room. Steven Rowe, Head of Design at Tesco, explains that ‘leafy botanical prints alongside geometric shapes are all the rage this year, and the tropical-inspired style can’t fail to boost your mood the minute you enter the room. Large leafy plants in geometric planters are also one of the easiest ways to bring a nod to this pattern to your home’.
Jasmine accent chair in Bamboo Spice, £499.99, Oak Furnitureland Sass and Belle Nala planter, £11, The Joy Edit Mustard Yellow geometric cotton knitted cushion cover, £10.99, Homescapes
Geometric measuring cups, £14.95, The Northern Line
To keep costs down, dedicate a specific area of your bathroom to these beautiful geometric tiles – they will add a sophisticated touch to your interior
Classic Argent tiles, from 165 per sq m, Amtico
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Leopard metallic animal-print wallpaper in Black and Gold, £20 per roll, I Love Wallpaper
Good Vibrations wallpaper in Candy Pink and Mint, £38 per roll, Lust Home
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Animal prints don’t have to be wild safari statements, aquatic versions like this lobster tableware are a wonderful way to incorporate the trend, too Lobster solo mug, £12; Lobster nibbles bowl, £12; Lobster table runner, £25; Lobster jug, £16; Lobster napkins, £15 for a set of four; Lobster fabric placemat, £7.50, all Sophie Allport
Grey animalprint storage footstool, £67.99, Beautify Mini leopard-print planter, £4.50, Albert & Moo
For a more subtle approach to the animal-print trend, use the print in pastel colours so it doesn’t dominate the space Animal-print duvet set, £24.99, M&Co
Tropical Zebra art print, from £15, Abstract House
Urban animalprint cushion, £8, Wilko
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Reversible foiled Leopards cushion, £12, Matalan Leopard-print mugs, £35 for a set of four, Eleanor Bowmer
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For summer, don’t stick to the standard animal-print colourways, mix it up a bit with some muted tones or vibrant shades – think leopard print in mint green for your bedding, or steer away from the safari theme altogether and opt for a timeless nautical look with Sophie Allport’s lobster-print tableware. Head of Product Design at I Love Wallpaper, Alice Henderson, thinks that the key to success when mixing animal prints is to run one consistent theme throughout: ‘When clashing wallpaper designs, pick a matching colour to tie the room together. Try to stick to two variations of mixed patterns so that the space doesn’t become too busy and accessorise with solid complementary colours throughout. If you want to soften the transition between prints, use a muted palette to pare down the clash’. June 2021
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DECORATING IDEAS Yellow dipped glaze bud vase, £7.95, The Northern Line
Leaf embossed vases, £18 for two, Very
On a desk or bedside table, top off a stack of reading material with a sweet mini bud vase in an ombré finish Miniature Grey ombré glazed vase, £10, Ella James
Pink striped vase, £4, George Home
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STYLE YOUR SURFACES WITH From dainty buds to bold ceramics, use vases of all shapes and sizes to enhance your décor
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‘My favourite way to style vases is to crowd them together in different shapes and sizes. It works well when there is a colour scheme. This is not to say they ideboards, shelves, mantelpieces, should all be the same colour, just coffee tables – pretty much every as long as there are transferable surface in your home can be made elements from each.’ Massimiliano Gritti, a feature of with a vase or two. Not just for Co-founder of Bombinate displaying blooms, vases are a low-cost way to
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add colour, pattern and texture to a scheme, be it an elegant single stem or a variety of sizes, designs and materials for an eclectic look. So, whether you prefer to say ‘vahse’ or ‘vayse’, use this versatile accessory to refresh your décor with our styling tips. Green glass vase, £18, Marquis & Dawe Pink glass vase, £25, Next
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Create a quirky scheme by filling the entire surface of a side table or shelf with vases in a variety of heights and silhouettes 1. Iittala Nappula pot in Beige, £61 2. Serax Costa pot in Honey, £42 3. Dartington Crystal cushion tall posy vase in Topaz, £30 4. Serax Costa pot in Pink, £34 5. Serax seagrass pot in Sea Green, £18, all John Lewis
Terracotta colour-block vase, £24, Homeplace
Rustic terracotta textures will bring a holiday feel to your décor all year round. Fill with boho dried flowers and grasses 1. Black terracotta vase with handle, £11 2. Terracotta vase with half circle design, £18 3. Rust Brown terracotta vase with handle, £11, all Heavenly Homes and Gardens
Seagrass covered vase, £8, Wilko
Resist glaze bud vases, £35 for two, Cox & Cox
Gold vase with marble base, £14.99, Homesense
Collect clear and coloured glass bottles in various sizes and shapes – we’ll be trying this on kitchen shelving for a vintage pantry vibe
Lei Pink two-tone glass vase, £32.50, Oliver Bonas
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Clearwell vase, £18; Clearwell bottle vase, £16; Clearwell bud vase, £8, all Garden Trading
Luana bottle stoneware vase, £9.99; Clayton bottle vase in Ochre, £29.99, both Dobbies White and Natural ceramic vase, £49, Cult Furniture
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Clean out wine bottles, mason jars and jam jars and paint them in a matt finish glass paint (gold is very popular at the moment). You could also paint clear jars and bottles with watercolour glass paint to create a stained-glass effect. These look lovely placed in areas that get lots of natural daylight, such as window ledges.’ Adam Lambert, Co-owner and Managing Director at The Hairpin Leg Co. Style coffee tables with larger-scale designs in luxe materials, like this hammered brass vase, as a smart centrepiece
Go matchymatchy with a pair of vases in the same colour. Place them side by side, or at either end of a mantelpiece to frame a piece of artwork or mirror
Solomon hammered brass vase, £20, Habitat Ceramic shell vase, £16, Rose & Grey
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Colourful and easy to clean? Crown’s new Kitchen shades, available in its exclusive easyclean formula, tick both the style and practicality boxes. One for those with energetic kids or pets, this robust and washable paint is designed to resist stains and scrubbing. So, any greasy fingerprints and muddy paws can be wiped away without a trace. Suitable for walls, ceilings, wood and metal, you can give the entire kitchen a fresh lick of paint in an eyecatching shade – it’ll be the envy of all your guests once they’re allowed over! easyclean Kitchen matt emulsion in Powdered Clay, £25 for 2.5L, Crown Paints
A BRASS ACT Out with the rose gold and in with the brushed copper. Big Bathroom Shop’s Milano Amara range, consisting of high-rise mixer taps, thermostatic shower heads and wallmounted basin taps, will give your bathroom the most sophisticated finishing touch. The Modern Mono basin mixer tap (pictured), £184.99, is crafted from solid brass, so not only does it look stylish, but it’ll also stand the test of time.
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Make breakfast time that bit more stylish with Morphy Richards’ new Hive range. With its subtle honeycomb design and elegant colour options, it’ll slot seamlessly into any kitchen design, whether bold or neutral. It’s affordable, too; the kettle and toaster cost £29.99 each.
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resistant, look no further than Woodpecker Flooring’s bathroom-friendly Brecon range. It’ll allow you to achieve that luxe country style while factoring in practicality, too. Made from incredibly robust and waterproof boards, you get the best of both worlds – the charming look and feel of real wood with none of the upkeep. Choose from 20 realistic finishes, including Scandistyle Glacial Oak and the dark and moody Weathered Oak. Priced from £42 per sq m. June 2021
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Wash AND GO Give your kitchen the wet zone it deserves with the latest designs in sinks, taps, towels, drainers and all the accessories to match
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Boiling water taps are a great addition to the sink area, as they remove the need for a kettle, which saves time, water and energy – perfect for filling up pots and pans for cooking as well as a quick cuppa on the go. This model has a flexible pull-out hose with a safety stop to prevent boiling water being dispensed while in use Flex all-in-one boiling water tap, £1,150, Quooker
Instant hit
‘If you do lots of activity in your kitchen that requires the use of boiling water then an instant tap is by far the quickest, safest and most sustainable way to deliver true boiling water. In comparison with a kettle, a Quooker delivers what you need, when you need it.’ Stephen Johnson, Managing Director, Quooker UK 46
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KITCHEN IDEAS A hand-printed floral design gives kitchen textiles an artisan look. This design softens with age and use and it’s lint-free so no smears or fluff when drying glasses and crockery
Smarten up the splashback behind the sink with some swish new tiles and lay them in an interesting pattern
Pure linen tea towel in Hedgerow Raspberry, £15, Helen Round
Flute White décor ceramic tiles, £60.60 per sq m, Topps Tiles
Choose eco-friendly cleaning products with naturally derived ingredients for a healthy alternative to harsh chemicals. Team with wooden brushes and copper pads for a sink area that’s stylish and sustainable Dish Wash collection with dish wash fluid, copper cleaning pad and scrubbing brush, £15, Norfolk Natural Living
For busy homes, a dishwasher is essential, and a slim model can fit into even the most compact kitchens. This 45cm-wide machine has hidden controls, so the task disappears as soon as you shut the door – bliss! N 50 fully integrated dishwasher, 45cm, £619, NEFF Antique brass finish wire dish rack, £45, Rockett St George
Red rubber washing up bowl, £60, Red Candy
Large retro metal wall sign, £65, Nordic House
Easy to clean, heat and impact resistant, food-safe and made with a patented material with antibacterial properties, this granite composite sink ticks all the practicality boxes
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Spruce up the sink area with a retro metal wall sign. This EAT design is embossed for a 3D effect and its rustic, vintage look suits both modern and classic schemes
Signus single bowl sink in Magma from the Cristadur collection, £700, SCHOCK by Rangemaster
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Hang a couple of new tea towels beside the sink to inject a splash of colour and print into your kitchen Aspect Texture cotton tea towel, £13.95, Ruth Holly
Keep washing-up essentials close to hand with a caddy, which is portable for tackling other areas. This one is made from powder-coated steel with a white finish and bamboo handle with two compartments for bottles, cloths and sponges
Stainless steel sinks are hardwearing and complement all styles of kitchen. This design has an ultra-slim, flushfit profile for a seamless look
Portland large storage bucket, £20, Garden Trading
Henry Holt wallmounted tap, £410, The 1810 Company
HygieneShield dishwasher, around £330, Beko
Adelphi 150 sink, £381, Carron Phoenix
For a budgetfriendly upgrade, update your caddy, drainer, brushes, washing-up bowl, and sponges. You can rotate the colour theme each season if you fancy Neutral dish drainer, £3, Wilko
Jumbo cutlery drainer, £16, Red Candy
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Position an island sink facing the dining area or garden to prevent washing-up being an antisocial activity. This ultra-flexible L-shaped island features a sink and tap as well as an integrated hob with downdraft extractor built in Locano kitchen in Sea Blue and Grey, from £5,000, Lifestyle Kitchens
Make the most of a compact area with space-saving integrated accessories that make the sink more efficient
GoodHome Romesco smart space Black composite quartz one-bowl sink and drainer, £180, B&Q
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KITCHEN PROBLEM ROOM
Our kitchen is now a This sunny room now gives Meriel Tolhurst-Cleaver’s family the
INSIDER INFO WHO LIVES HERE?
Meriel Tolhurst-Cleaver, 33, and her partner, Jack Hodd, 34, live here with their young daughter, Edie, and cat, Susie. Meriel is a paediatric doctor and Jack is an intensive care doctor. They live in a Victorian terrace in Chorlton, Manchester.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE ROOM?
It’s so bright! We used to have to turn the lights on during the day as the space was so gloomy before.
WHAT ARE YOUR TOP TIPS?
Expect the unexpected. Our drains weren’t where we thought they would be, so they had to be tracked beneath the house, which meant we had to remove the chimney stack and shore them up the wall.
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ith little Edie on the way, Meriel and Jack quickly realised they needed more space in their terrace home. ‘Although the kitchen had already been opened up into the adjoining dining room, it was still too small and looked tired. We wanted this area to be the main focus of our family life with more surfaces to prepare food and have a breakfast bar for quick snacks, plus we wanted to use it as a space to relax and dine in. We needed more light in the area too, but with no way to reconfigure the existing space, an extension was the answer,’ explains Meriel. Although the couple’s plans seemed straightforward, the project wasn’t without its hitches. ‘The glass roof was the most problematic – the builder and I nearly cried when it shattered during the installation! When its replacement started slipping out of
its frame, we thought the worst. However, with some urgent remedial work we were able to reinforce the fittings and a structural engineer has now signed it off, but that was pretty nerve-wracking at the time!’ recalls Meriel. ‘The glass roof, for all its challenges, is now one of my favourite features as it lets in so much light throughout the downstairs’. Meriel’s husband, Jack, has always loved Crittall-style windows and wanted them in the house, so the couple asked Jane Leach of iArchitect if there was a way to make them work in the space and get the area to seem twice as big. ‘Jane designed the glass door in between the kitchen, living room and hallway, which brought plenty of light to those spaces and made the area seem bigger,’ says Meriel. ‘The roof, doors and windows appeal to the Scandi style I like, but we also wanted to highlight the period features of
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Broadoak kitchen unit 600mm with bespoke paint, £147; Bosch hob TCP615B90B, £216; Bosch extractor, £302; Curvato curved spout tap, £130; Bosch double oven HBM13B251B, £530; Bosch microwave HMT75M654B, £309; Ness Belfast sink, £197.10; Oak worktop 40mm, £100 per m, all DIY Kitchens. Units painted in Drawing Room Blue estate eggshell, £67 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Ranarp ceiling lights, £25 each, IKEA. Xavier P Tolix bar stools in White, £55 each, Cult Furniture. Open shelving made to order, £100 per shelf, The Oak Shop. Aluminium windows, £5,500, Crittall Windows. For similar large floor tiles, try the Travertine tiles in Cappadocia Cream, £53.02 per sq m, Topps Tiles. Metro tiles, £16.50 per sq m, Topps Tiles
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Floor-to-ceiling units make the most of the available space and the matching kickboards give a seamless contemporary finish to the look
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Deep blue units add a dramatic dash of colour against the dazzling white walls
the house, so we made the reclaimed brick chimney breast in the living area the focal point as a nod to the house’s heritage.’ Now that the family have finished the work in the kitchen and have had a chance to make use of the space, they’re delighted with the outcome that they achieved on an affordable budget, but there is one thing they would still like to add to the space. ‘Since using the new space, we can safely say it’s delivered on every count, but the one thing we might add is an integrated blind on the roof lights as it can get very bright on a sunny day,’ admits Meriel, ‘but we shouldn’t really complain too much about the sunshine!’
Meriel loves pared-back design, so chose steel-framed Crittall windows and doors that are functional too, flooding the extension with sunlight
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Meriel let her blue units take centre stage by combining them with white tiles, which blend with the walls and maximise the sense of space. The practical and attractive Belfast sink reflects the property’s period past
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BATHROOM IDEAS Easy on the eye and gentle on the planet, these washable, breathable paints are free from hidden nasties and fumes, and completely safe for babies and allergy sufferers Walls in Grassy and Up Up Away lifestyle emulsion, £46 for 2.5L, both Earthborn Paints
More practical than timber for areas prone to getting wet, this wood-effect luxury vinyl flooring is from a collection recognised for its low impact on the environment, rated A+ for indoor air quality and fully recyclable MSeries natural plank floor in Cove, £36.95 per sq m, Harvey Maria
Natural cleaning ‘Use half a lemon (or grapefruit
for a bigger surface area) with rock salt to clean the inside of your bath, olive oil to remove limescale from taps and baking soda with vinegar for a powerful, all-natural toilet cleaner. As well as saving a few pounds, you’ll avoid fumes and chemicals being dumped into the environment.’ Faye Wilson, founder of Happier Beauty
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sustainable materials, a water-efficient shower and taps, natural flooring and chemicalfree paint. You can also go green by opting for ethically made toiletries, refillable and reusable rather than throwaway buys, and finishing touches that are created from natural or recycled products.
Calathea, from £20, Leaf Envy
BATHROOM IDEAS This heated rail not only keeps your towels toasty, but has wi-fi built in, allowing you to control temperature, cost and consumption from your smartphone to maximise energy saving D Series digital electric wi-fi towel rail, from £371.28, Rointe
No batteries are required with this innovative set of scales, which converts kinetic energy into power to produce a reading. A proportion of profits is donated to the Sea Life Trust (sealifetrust.org.uk), a charity working to protect sea creatures and the oceans Eco Power electronic bathroom scale, £39.99, Salter
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Tradition Mineral cork floor tiles, from £28 per sq m, Granorte
Vegan Organic Green Tea and Spirulina soap on a rope, £4.95, EarthBits
Water boost
‘The shower accounts for around 30 per cent of your household water consumption, so it’s worthwhile investing in one with an optimised flow rate, which will improve your environmental footprint and reduce your energy and water bills. It’s also time to replace any dripping taps that are wasting water unnecessarily.’ Martin Walker, CEO of Methven UK
Reduce water consumption without Small changes make a big compromising on performance with this difference – exchange singleuse plastic items for sustainable rainfall shower head. It incorporates Grohe’s EcoJoy technology, limiting the flow of bamboo and recycled glass water to 9.5 litres per minute – up to 5.5 Bamboo toothbrush, £1.50 each; litres less than a standard power shower recycled glass tumbler, £7; recycled glass lotion dispenser, £10, all Dunelm
Tempesta 250mm shower head, from £123, Grohe
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BATHROOM IDEAS Light moves
‘One way to maximise the sustainability of your bathroom is to use LED lighting. LED technology is not only incredibly versatile and available in a variety of designs, but is also highly efficient, uses very little power and emits very little heat.’ Steven Jaques, Pelipal National Development Manager for InHouse Inspired Room Design
At only 11mm deep, this mirror is ultra-slim yet features a demister pad and energyefficient LED lighting with a typical lifespan of 120,000 hours (that’s about 13.5 years!) Nano 500 x 700mm LED mirror, £179.99, Pebble Grey
Like every one of the brand’s huge range of baths, this steel enamel tub is highly sustainable as it’s guaranteed for 30 years, contains 20 per cent recycled steel and is 100 per cent recyclable at the end of its life Double-ended bath, from £649, Kaldewei
Wood and metal soap dispenser, £9.99, Homesense
Perk up walls and woodwork with Graphenstone, one of the world’s most eco-friendly paints that’s wipeable, durable and resistant to everyday scuffs GrafClean mid sheen interior colour in Ebony, from £23.34 per 0.75L, Graphenstone
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BATHROOM IDEAS Check whether an old item of furniture could be upcycled before splashing out on new bathroom storage. This mid-century sideboard has been transformed into a roomy washstand and accessorised with easy-clean, 100 per cent recycled plastic baskets that help to minimize clutter Infinity recycled small basket, £2, medium, £3, and large £4, all Curver
Choose to reuse ‘Switching your beauty
products to more sustainable options is one of the easiest ways to make your bathroom ecofriendly. Ditch plastic, avoid buying single-use items and swap to reusable and natural products that have a minimal impact on the environment.’ Kia Simpson, co-founder of Moonie
These textured towels are wonderfully soft on the skin and boast impeccable ecocredentials as they contain recycled cotton Idre waffle hand towels, £9.99 each or £14.99 per pair; Segersta hand towels, £6.99 each or £9.99 for two, all JYSK
Crosswater Flow monobloc basin mixer, £96.91, Victorian Plumbing
Croma 100 Multi EcoSmart hand shower, £64, Hansgrohe
Cut your carbon footprint with this streamlined WC, featuring a dual flush cistern so you can select the volume of water, and a rimless bowl with an antibacterial coating, lessening the need for chemical cleaners RAK-Sensation WC, from £380, RAK Ceramics
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Learn how to make terrific tasselled creations, including a basket, cushion and lampshade. Give your garden a fresh new look with a windowpane mirror and plant shelf upcycle.
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Revamp your garden chairs with some comfy new seat pads this summertime.
Grab a spade and get digging! We show you how to build your very own wildlife-friendly pond. is month, the professionals help you pick the most practical bathroom tiles, decorate a balcony and more!
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Book onto a lino-print lampshade class and discover our best crafty buys.
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Create a tassel with a twist – this gorgeous half-moon variety has a chic-yet-boho feel (plus, they’re really simple to make)
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Make your garden feel bigger and brighter with a windowpane-style mirror and a shelf for summer blooms
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dding little displays and features to your garden is a fantastic way to spruce it up without spending a fortune, and this garden mirror revamp is the perfect example. Using some lead tape, a wooden plank and some outdoor-friendly paint, give a plain mirror a windowpane makeover and add a sturdy box shelf to display your favourite pots and greenery.
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wood glue to dry, removing any excess that may have squeezed out. Add a dab of wood filler to cover any screw holes that might be uneven. Use sheets of card and masking tape to completely cover the glass of the mirror, ensuring it is covered right up to the edge. Apply two coats of spray primer all over, leaving it to fully dry after each coat. With the mirror primed and dry, apply two coats of Painter’s Touch spray paint in Black, again leaving to dry thoroughly between each one. This spray paint is specifically designed to be used both indoors and outdoors, so should be safe against the elements.
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Learn how to make fun and stylish co-ordinating party decorations in next month’s issue – including this patterned bunting – on sale 24th June
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One of the easiest ways to entice nature into your garden is with a small wildlife pond – and it’s easier than you might think to build your own!
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When digging out the pond, aim for a bowl shape, with gently sloping shallows which, as they descend, flatten out into planting shelves. Think of the shape resembling that of a snail’s shell, with the shelves coiling around the edge, down to the deeper central hole. Remove any stones or roots that could pierce the liner. Cushioning the pond’s liner is allimportant, to avoid punctures. If you’re digging your pond in an existing border, as we are here, it’s important to protect against stones or stray roots in the soil. Add a 3cm layer of damp builders’ sand, which is fairly cheap and easily moulded to the pond’s contours. The second layer of protection for the liner is a tough, man-made fabric underlay, which is light and easy to handle. We added this extra layer because of the garden’s stony soil, while the fabric is also a good barrier to roots. Shape it to the contours with a brush-head and hold in place with a few bricks. Manoeuvring the butyl liner into place is awkward – it’s really a two-person job. Lift the liner across the full width of the hole before lowering it into place. Alternatively, secure the rolled liner on one side of the hole with bricks, then carefully unroll it, smoothing it into the contours as you go.
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Now for the chilliest part of the build. Set the hose running, using the weight of water to mould the liner into all the contours, while you fold large, flat pleats where the liner overlaps. It’s easiest to do this from within the pond (in bare feet to protect the liner!), but you could lean in from the edges if it’s too cold. Frogs, small animals and birds like to bask and bathe on sunny days, so a gently sloping pebbled ‘beach’ makes the perfect spot for them, and gives easy access in and out of the water. We’re using a deep layer of cobbles, pebbles and gravel, and a semi-submerged ‘basking’ rock, all washed down to remove dust. Work your way around the pond with the edging stones, ensuring they sit firmly on the liner, supported by a flat bed of earth, so they don’t wobble. This way, there’s no need to cement the stones in place – just make a house rule that no one walks on them! Once the edging is in place, cut away any excess liner. Gently lower the plant baskets on to the shelves. After planting, the pond water will be cloudy for a week or so and is likely to turn green because of nutrients being introduced. It will clear as a healthy balance is achieved. To reach into your pond to place, say, a water lily, tie string through the basket and over a pole.
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This pond has a diameter of just 2m but attracts a wide variety of wildlife. Built in late spring, by late summer it was teeming with life, including frogs, newts, damselflies and dragonflies.
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tiles deliver a stunning natural finish, they absorb less water so are ideal for bathrooms. Porcelain tiles can be more difficult to cut, which is something to bear in mind if you’re planning to do the job yourself. Ceramic tiles are also available in a wide range of colours, sizes and finishes to suit walls and floors but can chip when something heavy is dropped on them. We recommend choosing ceramic tiles for your walls and porcelain for your bathroom floor for a long-lasting finish. Easy to clean and maintain, the use of inkjet printing has transformed the styles now on offer, making it possible for you to easily bring the look of wood, concrete and marble to your bathroom for less, with a wide range of ceramic and porcelain tile options.
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How can I make my galley kitchen seem bigger while maximising cooking space? Amira Parmar, London Andy Briggs, Interior Designer at Optiplan Kitchens, says… To maximise space in your kitchen, make sure to keep surfaces clear. The best way to achieve this is to be savvy with your storage. There's often a lot of dead space in a kitchen, both inside cupboards and high up on the walls. Floor-to-ceiling cabinets or larders work well as not only do they accentuate the height of the room, they also allow you to store all your essentials while not ruining the visual aspect of the kitchen. As well as physically creating space, there are also ways to make your kitchen look and feel bigger with light. Ensure the room is full of natural light by installing wide windows and glass doors where possible. Spotlights are great for small kitchens as you can include as many as you need without making the space above you feel too close. Long-line floorboards that run the length of your galley will also create the illusion of a longer space, particularly when drawing your eyes towards a door or window.
Contemporary Stratford range in Autumn Meadow, from £6,564, Optiplan Kitchens
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Good things come in small packages and that’s certainly true when it comes to growing. There’s plenty you can grow in pots and planters hung from the railing or exterior walls to add some lush greenery. Finally, make the most of
a small space and your savings by checking the price history of products before you buy. Not only will this help your budget go further, but you won’t fall into any sales traps when creating your Pinterest-worthy spot.
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Give your home an update with handcrafted lino-print lampshades. For £70 on 27th June, you can attend Victoria Works Studios, Gloucestershire, to create your own shades in a pattern of your choice, using high-quality fabric and a lino printing block that you will make with guidance from fabric designer, Lizzie Mabley. Running from 10-4pm, no prior experience is needed but we advise booking early so you don’t miss out!
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Give collection that focuses on ways to boost your wellbeing through mindful games and crafts. In the range, you’ll find a £20 flower press set, so you can preserve your favourite seasonal buds, a Fishy Friends wooden craft set (£18) that’s ideal for young children, and The World is your Oyster jigsaw puzzle (£15), which will keep you and your household occupied for hours.
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they wanted to move out of the capital to a more rural location. ‘We thought about Essex and Kent as possible places to move to, and we drove around at the weekends looking at potential towns and villages.’ Having family in Sevenoaks who they wanted to be near, the couple concentrated on the area fanning out from Tunbridge Wells in Kent. ‘We wanted to be in the countryside, but with a village nearby for all the amenities. e Kent Weald is an area of outstanding natural beauty, which really appealed to us.’ Chancing on the quaint village of Lamberhurst, with its half-timbered houses,
pub, school, and thriving community, the couple were sold and searched the countryside around it. ‘ere really wasn’t much for sale, but as we were making such a big move, we really wanted to rent first anyway, before committing ourselves.’ Finding a farm cottage in need of some love and attention, Danecia and Ray took it on, and four years later, are still there in the fully renovated property. ‘e views are incredible and it’s very much what we had in mind for Raydan’s childhood, being able to just walk out of the back door and be in the fields, getting muddy on the riverbank and seeing the horses in the nearby stables.’
Craving wide, open spaces, the rural location drew Danecia and Ray to this rental farm cottage in need of a little TLC. Danecia knew she could upgrade its unloved interior
When they moved in, talented stylist Danecia knew she had to set to work. ‘Most of the walls were bottle green or pumpkin colour. It all felt very dark and closed in. But I was convinced I could make a big difference.’ So, Danecia painted the whole house from top to bottom, bringing in neutral, soft colours, and changing the furniture and fittings with her mixture of finds from charity shops, house sales and the pieces she has made herself. ‘I love reusing and recycling pieces of furniture and changing them into new pieces. I paint, reupholster, make soft furnishings and sometimes build things myself, with the help of Ray, who gets persuaded into dragging back all sorts of things from the beach, the woods, or some far-flung sale.’ Danecia’s philosophy with clients is the same as she uses in her own home. ‘I’m not going to start encouraging people to buy
expensive things they don’t need. Yes, invest in a few special pieces, but look around you and see what you can reuse first.’ Because the couple are on a long-term lease before they find the right place to buy, Danecia is also careful with what she buys for her own house. ‘If you are renting, you need
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WE ARE Danecia Scheepers, a home stylist @upliftyourhome, her husband, Ray, an operations director, their son, Raydan, six, and cat, Tootsie.
OUR HOME IS A three-bedroom, semidetached Victorian cottage in Kent.
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to think seriously about what you will be able to take with you when you move on. Don’t be tempted by something with enormous proportions like a dresser or a table for ten unless you have somewhere to store them, as they may not fit in the house you eventually buy.’ Danecia recommends reasonably sized tables, chairs, and storage units as good buys, along with rugs, plain curtains, fun bedding and cushions. ‘ey are things that make a real difference to a house, but can be easily packed up and moved.’ Sticking with her own advice, Danecia has gone for simple tab-top, white curtains in every room, rather than made-to-measure blinds, shutters or anything patterned. ‘White goes with everything, and you can just pull them off the poles, wrap them up and put them up elsewhere.’ Over the four years, Danecia has updated each room in turn, incorporating her own ideas and adding pops of colour in cushions, murals and fresh flowers. ‘Because we’ve got nature on our doorstep, I love bringing fresh flowers and greenery into the house. ere are plants everywhere.’ Having spotted the lovely old wooden floor in the dining area, Danecia just polished it up to make it more of Find a styling trademark and use it throughout for continuity. Danecia has added rope details to many pieces in her home, including around the legs of a bench in the dining room
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‘Because we’ve got nature on our doorstep, I love bringing fresh flowers and greenery into the house. There are plants everywhere.’ Danecia brings back foraged materials from walks to use for her furniture upcycles and DIYs. Her pebble table reminds her of family days out at the beach
Pick out existing features with paint to make them a focal point, like Danecia has with her contrast alcove shelving – cream frames and ornaments pop against the grey
A big believer in recycling as much as possible for budgetfriendly furnishings, Danecia’s cosy, double-aspect living room is full of her projects, from the DIY coffee table on casters, to the footstool reupholstered with a coffee sack
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a feature. ‘Obviously as we are renting there are things we can’t change, like the kitchen units and the bathroom sanitaryware. But, luckily, both of these were in good order and the basic cream kitchen is what we would have probably chosen for the room anyway.’ Danecia has transformed the kitchen space with a simple idea, which didn’t cost her a fortune. ‘I bought a butcher’s Add a desk to a spare bedroom so it’s a useful space even when guests aren’t staying. Danecia’s is a second-hand find, painted and updated with new knobs from B&Q
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block from Ikea for £250 and placed it in the middle of the kitchen. It’s an incredibly cheap alternative to an island, and it fulfils the same purpose. We added some tongue and groove to the sides to tie it in with the units, and there is enough space at the front to fit in two chairs and use it like a breakfast bar. It’s become the focal point of the kitchen. We love it here.’
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IDEAS TO STEAL Make a kitchen island a chic focal point with glass pendants Medium Venice pendant light, £49, Atkin and Thyme
A tractor wall decal injects colour and nods to the family’s country lifestyle, and Danecia has added cute box shelves for Raydan’s favourite toys
in, and choose a wild feel Golden pothos, £20, Leaf Envy
Add print and greenery to your scheme with geometric planters By pairing soft greys and neutrals with bright accents, Danecia has ensured Raydan’s room feels fresh and fun without being too childish, making it a space he can grow into
Cotswolds cement planter, £26, Ella James
Copy Danecia’s vintage style with mix-and-match picture frames
Distressed metallic frame, £12.99, Homesense
Hang plenty of mirrors to maximise the natural light
Danecia has incorporated her love of the countryside into her schemes with plants, botanical prints and textured textiles in natural fabrics. She’s styled the guest bed with butterfly cushions and a tactile throw to make it super cosy
Danecia has created a luxury spa look on a budget in her bathroom, painting the roll-top bath in Farrow & Ball’s Mole’s Breath and adding lots of lush greenery so it feels like an exotic retreat
Grey painted round textured mirror, £74.95, Around the House Furniture Bring the fun of the farm to your child’s room with a cute cushion On The Farm statement cushion with pocket, £25, Sophie Allport
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After two years, a lot of hard work and nightmare builders, Kate and Chris Sandhu have finally made their Victorian property their own, with a spacious new layout, plenty of colour and print, and modern-vintage décor It’s worth planning your budget so you can spend more on fittings that’ll have a real impact on the space. ‘Our one big splurge was the Crittall doors we bought for either end of the open-plan kitchen,’ Kate says. ‘They make the space feel so much lighter’
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moved to nearby Peckham, and we just fell in love with it,’ Kate recalls. While it wasn’t her beloved Hackney, it did have many things going for it, including a great community, friends nearby and more affordable housing, which meant that the couple could upgrade from a flat to a three-bed house. On the wish list was more space to hopefully raise a family in and somewhere that they could really put their stamp on.
However, the search wasn’t a straightforward one, and they viewed close to 30 properties with no luck, either writing them off for not being a good fit or being outbid on occasions when they did choose to put an offer in. ‘is house came onto the market as a previously agreed sale had fallen through, and we didn’t hang around – we went to view it immediately,’ Kate says. ‘We were the very first ones there. We loved it, and so we offered the owner the full asking price if they agreed to take it off the market immediately. And that was that – we bought our home.’ Kate describes the state of the property when they moved in as being liveable, but
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Kate has combined rustic textures with sleek blue cabinets, black accents and gold finishes to create an industrial-meetsmodern kitchen. It’s been a big hit on her Instagram, @thehouseonhollydale When upcycling furniture, add new elements as well as a lick of paint. A family friend made Kate and Chris the table top using scaffolding boards and the legs from her parents’ old table, which have been finished in Farrow & Ball paint
WE ARE Kate Sandhu, 36, employed in
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OUR HOME IS A three-bedroom Victorian terrace in Nunhead, south London. We have lived here since 2017.
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grim. ‘It had no hallway, the pokiest little living room that you couldn’t fit five people into, a dining room with no windows and a black kitchen with silver glitter reminiscent of some kind of spaceship,’ she says. e kitchen also had an illegal extension that didn’t meet building specs and, as a result, made the room feel freezing, and there was lots to be done about the unusual and impractical layout of the ground floor, too. ‘It was on three different levels, which was odd, and the ceilings were super low,’ Kate recalls. e rough plan was to rebuild much of the house, and the renovation work was scheduled for February 2018. e hallway would be torn down, along with the existing kitchen, downstairs loo, dining room and pantry, and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining space with a new WC would replace them.
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Kate got the idea for her living room’s colours from a restaurant in London. ‘I decorated half of the room green and half pink with gold accents. Chris wasn’t convinced at first, but it worked really well’ It may take a little longer to find exactly what you want, but shop for reclaimed materials to save on expensive items. ‘The floorboards were salvaged from old apartments in Notting Hill,’ says Kate
The combination of rich green, soft pink and matt gold makes for a luxe living room. As a restaurant inspired her scheme, it’s fitting that Kate has added a gold bar cart
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However, cowboy builders ended up making what should have been a three-month job take nine months, causing masses of stress and financial concerns as costs got ever more expensive. ‘e building company turned out to be awful,’ Kate says. ‘ey subcontracted the work without asking us and after a while we could tell things weren’t going to plan as communication was difficult and supplies were delayed. It eventually materialised that they had under-priced for the job and didn’t want to do it. ey had stopped paying the sub-contractor and were using our money to work on another house nearby, and then they pulled out altogether and left us two months into the build with half a house and a hole where the kitchen should have been.’ Raising a complaint with the Federation of Master Builders would’ve meant living without a kitchen for months while the dispute was mediated and a solution found, which, understandably, just wasn’t doable for Kate and Chris. In the end, the subcontractor agreed to finish the work. ey were in luck, but also an extra £10k out of pocket. ‘At
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the time, we were going through fertility treatment, so it was very stressful and fullon,’ Kate shares. ‘e subcontractors were great guys, but they would do unusual things like cut the electricity in the middle of the day when I was working. And, one day, we arrived home to find they had chopped up the sofa and put it in the skip for no reason. We ended up sitting on deckchairs and eating microwaved food from paper plates for around six months! Looking back, we can laugh, but I have no idea how we did it!’ It took nine months and an unthinkable amount of stress to finish the downstairs renovation and the cosmetic updates are ongoing, but the payoff – owning a home that they love – kept Kate and Chris going. Plus, they really did get the opportunity they so wanted to put their stamp on a place. ‘It was a real doer-upper, and so we love that we have been able to make it our own – particularly knowing what it took to get it to this stage – and give a bit of ourselves to the house, too,’ Kate reveals. ‘Houses are around for way longer than humans, so there’s something poetic about being part of this one’s story.’
‘We ended up sitting on deckchairs and eating microwaved food for around six months! Looking back, we can laugh, but I have no idea how we did it!’
The main bedroom was the only room not in need of any building work, but Kate still put her creative stamp on it. She built her scheme around the wallpaper from Divine Savages, matching the teal tones with luxe bedding ‘We removed the fireplace for more space and chose a monochrome scheme with touches of blue and peach,’ says Kate of the spare bedroom. ‘I’ve since gone off the paint, but you make mistakes and learn from them when you renovate’
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Having been clever with bargain finds elsewhere, Kate was able to spend on the bathroom. The pink bath from Cast Iron Bath Company was a luxury buy, but well worth the investment in her eyes
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Add task lighting to dining areas, as Kate has, with silver pendants Genly pendant lamp in Silver, £40, B&Q
Plush bar stools, like Kate’s, help to make the kitchen a social hotspot Matteo metal bar stool in Royal Blue Velvet, £109, Cult Furniture
Painting simple motifs on the wall is an easy way to add cute detail to a child’s room. ‘I love the wall mural,’ says Kate. ‘I painted it when I was heavily pregnant and used paints from Vintro for the stars and clouds’ Kate’s renovated bathroom suits her home’s period charm. ‘We rebuilt the space and gave it a modern Victorian look with monochrome tiles and pink trim,’ she explains
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I’ve filled our home with travel-inspired treasures
A lifelong fan of all things colourful and eclectic, Polly Hamilton has given a lacklustre 19th-century property a new lease of life with unique finds from antiques markets and trips abroad
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was like a little oasis, with good schools, independent shops and a village-like feel, plus close proximity to several parks and the River ames,’ says Polly. ey were drawn to one particular house. ‘It was quirky,’ Polly explains. ‘e entrance was at the side, rather than the front, which meant the layout was a bit unusual, and that appealed to us. We immediately put in an offer, thinking that it wouldn’t be too long before we’d inject the neutral interior with a riot of colour.’ However, after moving in during July 2010, plans came to an abrupt halt when the twins arrived that September. ‘We hadn’t A pro at layering colours, prints and textures, Polly’s tip is to start with one piece and build the scheme around it. The Paul Smith Passionflower rug was the starting point for her living room décor
The couple were drawn to this Victorian property’s unusual layout and exterior, and knew that they could make it their own by extending it and injecting it with colour and character
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Excited to display her treasured finds, Polly has styled every surface with quirky ornaments. Her keen eye scored her the vintage coffee table from Phoenix on Golborne, the sofa on eBay, and the slipper chair from Sunbury Antiques Market
Polly has kept the pink and green running into the dining room, where she added rainbow Eames-style chairs for a playful touch. The Neptune table is extendable, and stylish pendants provide task lighting
‘Having set up a viewing, we immediately put in an offer, thinking that it wouldn’t be too long before we’d inject the neutral interior with a riot of colour.’ The Downton chandelier from Graham & Green and gallery wall are both talking points with guests. Linking the kitchen to the dining room, the collection is a fusion of unusual artwork and photos
Every inch of space has benefited from Polly’s touch. She’s added printed lampshades, plates, artwork and bar stools to make the kitchen feel homely for her family to cook and socialise in
REAL HOME anticipated how busy life with two little babies would become! Our home had to take a back seat,’ Polly explains. In 2012, Max was offered an amazing job opportunity in Dublin, so the family upped sticks and relocated to Ireland. ree years later, with their third child, Kitty, in tow, the family returned to the Barnes house to find they’d outgrown the property. ‘Apart from looking rather scruffy after being rented out, we could see that it just wasn’t big enough for the five of us,’ says Polly. ‘We quickly hired an architect and began drawing up plans for a major renovation project.’ Ideas included a host of changes, such as extending the ground floor to create a spacious, open-plan kitchen-diner, plus converting the loft and lowering the ceilings on the first floor to gain two new bedrooms and a bathroom for the children. With planning permission granted, work began while the Hamiltons oversaw the project from a rental home nearby. ‘We decided it made sense to go the whole hog, installing underfloor heating, and updating the electrics and plumbing throughout. e project snowballed and, in the end, every single room was altered in some shape or form,’ Polly adds. With Polly having such a natural flair for interior design, she relished the chance to inject the new-look home with carefully
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Polly’s liberal use of pink continues into her daughters’ room. She painted the walls in Middleton Pink by Farrow & Ball and livened it up with florals, chevrons and stripes
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Guest bedrooms offer a chance to experiment with braver styles. Polly has gone even bolder with her décor choices here with a headboard in Carnival fabric from Christopher Farr and a Graham & Green flower wall light
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Polly has made her bathroom feel bigger by tiling a feature wall and floor, and the walls either side with blush pink – all with tiles from Tiles and Beyond. This draws the eye to the furthest wall for an elongating effect
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considered paint colours and a plethora of soft furnishings, plus numerous home accessories she’d been collecting ‘magpie-style’ for decades. ‘All the objects that I had bought finally had their moment to shine,’ she reveals. Starting with one particular item, such as a painting or rug, Polly introduced the colours to layer the schemes in each room with stimulating hues and patterns. ‘Fortunately, Max knows that colour makes me happy and trusts my judgement,’ says Polly. ‘During the project, we only had one discussion about the ground floor tiles and in hindsight, I’m very glad that we went with Max’s choice since they look fantastic and are very practical.’ ere’s no doubt that hours spent masterminding every inch of this transformation have culminated in a home that the Hamiltons are justifiably proud of. ‘We’ve had so many compliments, and I have been inundated with requests from friends who are keen for me to help them create a more cohesive look in their own homes, with layers of soft furnishings and interesting A throw from India has given Polly plenty accessories,’ reveals Polly. ‘Not only are we of colours to play with – the ochre tones are finally living in a home we all adore, our picked out in the spotty wallpaper, the rich magenta matched by the chair and blind, and project has also paved the way for the next chapter in my life with the launch of my the coral echoed by the table lamp own business Polly Alice Design, which I’m extremely excited about.’ For the bedroom scheme, Polly took colour cues from her existing headboard and went for a delicate combination of soothing pinks and soft greens, layering up prints in these hues so it feels cosy and co-ordinated
Try a new twist on a classic print and pair pretty florals with geometrics Summer Bloom cushion, £12.99, Homesense
Style every surface with a mix of glass vases for an eclectic scheme Gisela Graham Green Leaf Impression glass vase, £15, Very
Mix and match bright chairs in a family-friendly dining space Finn dining chair in Mustard, £138 for two, Danetti
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Our favourite foodie finds this month plus turn over for portable picnic recipes that all the family will love
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It wouldn’t be summer without a freezer full of decadent ice creams. Luckily, Magnum has you covered. Its latest release is the epitome of luxury: Double Gold Caramel Billionaire flavour. A union of crunchy shortbread biscuit, golden caramel chocolate, velvety ice cream and oozing salted caramel sauce, it’s a sweet lover’s dream. Available in stick and tub form, priced from £2 at Ocado.
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We’re going nuts for Real Handful’s new savoury snacks range. Gently baked in the oven, the craft baked nuts are coated in natural seasoning that’ll have you coming back for more. Smoky BBQ and Sweet & Salty are our favourite flavours. Priced from £2 at Ocado.
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Indulge your sweet tooth with these berry delicious summer recipes that look as good as they taste For a zingy raspberry lemonade, put 200g caster sugar into a pan with 275ml cold water. Heat gently and simmer for around 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Blitz 500g raspberries, 50g caster sugar and the zest of 5 lemons in a food processor until fairly smooth. Stir the syrup and 200ml of lemon juice into the raspberry purée and strain through a sieve set over a bowl. Mix with 1 litre chilled sparkling water and serve over ice. Make a tangy berry bircher for one by combining 40g oats, 1 tbsp chia seeds and 100ml boiling water in a bowl. Add 1 mashed banana and 50g mashed raspberries, stir together then chill overnight. To serve, layer the oats in a jar with 80g yogurt and a handful of fresh raspberries. To make raspberry coconut ice lollies, purée 200g raspberries in a food processor with 5 tbsp icing sugar. Press through a sieve to remove the seeds. Stir 2 tbsp of purée through 200g coconut yogurt then divide between 10 lolly moulds with the rest of the purée and another 300g coconut yogurt. Push in lolly sticks then freeze until solid.
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PICNIC IN THE PARK
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Give summer a warm welcome by heading down to the park to enjoy this shareable spread
Italian picnic sandwich
DIRECTIONS
■ In a small bowl, mix together the relish ingredients and season with salt and pepper. ✔ 1 loaf oval-shaped sourdough bread ■ Slice the top 4cm off the loaf. Scoop ✔ 290g jar roasted peppers, drained out most of the inside, leaving 4cm at the ✔ 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced bottom. Layer the ingredients inside the loaf, ✔ 2 balls mozzarella, drained and sliced starting with the roasted peppers, then ½ ✔ 90g pack spicy Italian salami ✔ 90g pack the relish, the red onion, remaining relish, pepperoni slices ✔ 100g wild rocket mozzarella, salami, pepperoni and rocket. For the relish ✔ 2 stalks celery, finely diced Put the top of the loaf back on and wrap ✔ 1 tbsp small capers ✔ 4 peperoncini or very tightly in plastic wrap. Peppadew peppers, thinly sliced ✔ 1 tbsp ■ Put the loaf on a tray and top it with red wine vinegar ✔ 2 tbsp extra virgin olive another tray. Weigh it down with something oil ✔ 2 tsp oregano ✔ Salt and pepper heavy, such as a cast-iron frying pan. ■ To serve, unwrap and cut into thick slices.
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PREPARATION TIME 30 minutes SERVES 4
Stuffed tempeh and spinach filo parcels YOU WILL NEED
✔ 250g tempeh, cut into small chunks ✔ 360g fresh spinach ✔ ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ✔ 3 spring onions, finely chopped ✔ 1 tbsp small capers ✔ 4 filo pastry sheets ✔ 100ml extra virgin olive oil ✔ 2 tbsp sesame seeds For the tempeh marinade ✔ 60ml extra virgin olive oil ✔ 20g fresh dill, stalks removed ✔ 1 lemon, zest and juice ✔ ½ tsp Dijon mustard For the cashew cheese ✔ 80g cashew nuts, soaked in boiled water for 10 minutes ✔ 10g nutritional yeast flakes ✔ 10ml water ✔ 1 lemon, zest and juice of ½ ✔ 1 garlic clove ✔ 1 tbsp olive oil ✔ Salt and pepper
PREPARATION TIME 30 minutes COOKING TIME 45-50 minutes SERVES 8
DIRECTIONS
■ Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4. Place the tempeh into a steamer and steam for 8-10 minutes. Make the tempeh marinade by blitzing all the ingredients together with a hand blender until smooth. ■ Move the tempeh onto a baking tray and pour the marinade over. Toss together so that all the tempeh is coated and set aside. ■ Make the cashew cheese by combining all the ingredients in a blender and whizz to form a thick paste. Set aside. ■ Place the spinach in a large bowl. Pour boiling water over it and allow to wilt. Pour cold water over to stop the spinach cooking and drain by squeezing between your hands. ■ Finely chop the spinach and place into
a mixing bowl. Add the cashew cheese, nutmeg, spring onions and capers. Season and place in the fridge. ■ Place the tempeh in the oven and cook for 15 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the oven and add to the spinach mix. Stir everything together to combine. ■ Lay the filo sheets out one at a time, keeping the others under a damp cloth so they don’t dry out. Cut each sheet in half lengthways and brush with some olive oil. Spoon 1 heaped tbsp of the spinach and tempeh mix onto the bottom of the filo sheet,
using the back of the spoon to form the mix into a right-angled triangle. ■ Fold pastry over diagonally to form a triangle, and brush with olive oil. Continue to fold, keeping the triangular shape, and finish with more oil. Scatter some sesame seeds over the finished parcel and place onto a non-stick oven tray. Repeat this process with the remaining filo sheets, then bake for 20-25 minutes until nicely browned. Recipe and image courtesy of Tempeh Meades, tempehmeades.com
Tomato and corn salad
YOU WILL NEED
PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes SERVES 4
DIRECTIONS
■ Put all the ingredients in a bowl, season and toss together. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco, realfood.tesco.com June 2021
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✔ 250g pack baby plum tomatoes, halved ✔ 325g tin sweetcorn, drained ✔ 2 spring onions, finely chopped ✔ ½ red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced ✔ 30g fresh coriander, leaves finely chopped ✔ 1 lime, juice ✔ 2 tbsp olive oil
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The ultimate sausage roll
YOU WILL NEED
✔ 1 tbsp olive oil ✔ 1 small onion, finely chopped ✔ 6 pork sausages, skins removed ✔ 1 tbsp English mustard ✔ 4 rashers streaky bacon, finely chopped ✔ 1 x 320g sheet ready rolled puff pastry ✔ 1 egg, beaten ✔ 1 tbsp sesame seeds ✔ Ketchup, to serve ✔ Crushed chillies, to serve
DIRECTIONS
PREPARATION TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 40-45 minutes SERVES 4
■ Heat the oil in a frying pan set over a medium heat, then cook the onion for 8-10 minutes until softened. Transfer to a large bowl and leave to cool. ■ Add the sausage meat, mustard and chopped bacon to the bowl with the onions and mix together. Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas Mark 6. ■ Unroll the pastry and cut in half lengthways to make 2 long strips. Halve the sausage mix and lay each half along the long edge of one of the pastry strips to form a thin sausage shape. Gently press to compact the mix. ■ Tightly roll up the meat in the pastry, finishing with the join underneath. Press lightly to seal the join. Brush all over the sausage roll with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Cut each roll into quarters. ■ Space the rolls out on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, until golden, crispy and cooked through. Serve with ketchup mixed with crushed chillies. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco, realfood.tesco.com
Banoffee pie jars
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✔ 50g unsalted butter, melted ✔ 125g digestive biscuits, crushed For the filling ✔ 85g unsalted butter ✔ 50g light soft brown sugar ✔ 220g jar Bonne Maman salted caramel For the topping ✔ 300ml carton double cream ✔ 1 tsp cold, strong black coffee ✔ 3 medium ripe bananas ✔ Squeeze of lemon juice ✔ Plain chocolate curls or shards, to decorate
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■ Stir the melted butter into the crushed biscuits and divide the mixture between 8 glass jars with lids. Chill for 10 minutes to allow the base to firm up. ■ For the filling, slowly melt the butter and sugar together in a small, non-stick pan and stir with a wooden spoon to dissolve the sugar. Stir in 200g of the caramel and bring to the boil, stirring all the time, until very smooth. Divide the caramel between the jars and leave to cool. ■ Whip the cream until it just begins to hold its shape. Gently fold in the coffee and continue whisking until the cream is lightly whipped and holds its shape. ■ Slice the bananas into a bowl and stir in the lemon juice. Spoon the bananas on top of the caramel then divide the whipped cream between the jars. Sprinkle over the chocolate curls or shards and any remaining caramel. Serve within 2-3 hours, screwing the lid back on if picnicking. Recipe and image courtesy of Bonne Maman, bonnemaman.co.uk 94
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PUB CLASSICS Recreate your favourite pub meals in the comfort of your home with these mouth-watering recipes – the perfect treat for Father’s Day
PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes COOKING TIME 20 minutes SERVES 2
Fish and chips
cold water while you prepare everything else. Heat the oil in a fryer set to 140°C. YOU WILL NEED ■ Place 2 tbsp of flour onto a plate and dip ✔ 500g large potatoes, peeled and cut into the pieces of fish into it, ensuring they are well chips ✔ 3L Crisp ‘N Dry oil, or enough for a dusted on all sides, then set aside. deep-fat fryer ✔ 350g skinless and boneless ■ Place the chips into the frying basket and haddock or cod, cut into 2 ✔ 50g cornflour carefully lower into the oil, then cook for 6 ✔ 50g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting minutes until tender but not brown. Carefully ✔ ½ tsp salt ✔ 1 egg ✔ 120ml sparkling remove the chips and drain on kitchen paper. water, chilled For serving ✔ Mushy peas ■ Increase the temperature on the fryer to ✔ Salt ✔ Vinegar ✔ 2 lemon wedges 180°C. Make the batter by combining the ✔ Tartare sauce cornflour, self-raising flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and crack in the DIRECTIONS egg. Using a whisk, beat the egg then gradually ■ Place the potato chips into a large bowl of incorporate the flour until you have a smooth,
thick paste. Whisk in the sparkling water. ■ Dip the floured fish into the batter then place carefully into the hot oil and cook for about 5-6 minutes, until gold and crispy. Drain on kitchen paper then keep warm. Meanwhile, heat the mushy peas. ■ Return the chips to the fryer and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until golden, then drain and season with a little salt. ■ Serve the fish on the chips with mushy peas on the side, a wedge of lemon, tartare sauce, salt and vinegar. Recipe and image courtesy of Crisp ‘N Dry, crispndry.co.uk June 2021
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PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes COOKING TIME 20 minutes SERVES 4
Shallot, sweet potato and halloumi burger YOU WILL NEED
✔ 400g echalion shallots, peeled and halved ✔ 250g pack vegetarian halloumi, sliced into 8 ✔ 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes, thinly sliced ✔ 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped ✔ Handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped ✔ Zest of 1 lime, grated ✔ Lime juice ✔ Olive oil ✔ 1 large ripe avocado, skinned, destoned and chopped ✔ 2 tbsp double cream ✔ 1 tsp red wine vinegar ✔ Small handful of fresh coriander, chopped ✔ Salt ✔ Pepper ✔ 4 burger buns ✔ Little gem lettuce ✔ Tomato chilli jam
DIRECTIONS
■ Put the shallots, halloumi and sweet potato in a mixing bowl with the chilli, mint, lime zest and juice and a tablespoon of olive oil. ■ Mash the avocado with the cream, vinegar, coriander and a squeeze of lime, then season. ■ Heat a griddle pan, then cook the sweet potato and shallots for 5 minutes on each side or until charred and tender. Cook the halloumi for 1 minute on each side or until charred. ■ Halve and toast the burger buns. ■ Spread the mashed avocado onto the toasted bun bases, add a couple of Little Gem leaves then top with the shallots, halloumi and sweet potato. Pop the top of the bun on and serve with tomato chilli jam. Recipe and image courtesy of UK Shallots, ukshallot.com
Beef and Guinness pie
YOU WILL NEED
✔ 3 tbsp vegetable oil ✔ 750g stewing beef steak, cubed ✔ 1 onion, chopped ✔ 1 large carrot, cut into chunks ✔ 2 tbsp plain flour ✔ 440ml can of Guinness or other stout ✔ 1 beef stock cube ✔ Sprig of thyme leaves ✔ 375g pack of ready-rolled pastry ✔ 1 egg yolk, beaten
DIRECTIONS
■ Heat half the oil in a large casserole pan. Cook the beef, in two batches, for 7-10 minutes until browned all over. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the chopped onion and carrot to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until soft. ■ Stir the flour into the pan until the vegetables and pan are well coated. Pour in the Guinness and stir around the pan, scraping up all the caramelised bits at the bottom of the pan. ■ Crumble in the stock cube, then return the beef to the pan with the thyme and top up with water if necessary. Cover and simmer for 1½ hours until the beef is really tender. Leave to cool. The beef can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge. ■ Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas Mark 6. Spoon the chunks of beef and enough juice to cover it, into a large pie dish, removing the thyme sprig. ■ Place the pastry on top and cut away any excess with a sharp knife. Use your fingers to crimp around the edge of the pie. Make a slit in the centre of the pie for air to escape. Brush all over with the egg. ■ Cook for 30-40 minutes until golden and crisp. Heat any remaining beef liquid and serve alongside with some mash and greens. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco, realfood.tesco.com 98
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PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes COOKING TIME 20 minutes SERVES 2
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PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes SERVES 8
White chocolate cheesecake
YOU WILL NEED
✔ 225g digestive biscuits ✔ 10g salted or unsalted butter ✔ 150g white chocolate ✔ 400g ricotta or mascarpone cheese
DIRECTIONS
■ Melt the butter in a bowl in the microwave. ■ Place the biscuits in a chopping bowl with a hand blender attachment and combine until you have reached a breadcrumb consistency. ■ Mix the chopped biscuits in with the melted butter and combine until all the biscuits are coated with the butter. ■ Press the biscuit mixture into an 8-inch loose-bottomed cake tin until smooth and even. ■ Melt the white chocolate in a bowl over a hot pan of simmering water or in a large bowl of hot water, stirring continuously to prevent burning and remove any lumps. ■ When the chocolate is completely melted, add in the ricotta or mascarpone and stir until combined. ■ Spoon the mixture onto the biscuit base and smooth over. Place into the fridge to chill for a few hours. ■ Decorate the cheesecake just before serving with your favourite toppings or leave plain. Recipe and image courtesy of Dualit, dualit.com
Salted peanut butter brownie
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✔ 300g soft brown sugar ✔ 150g dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa ✔ 150g salted butter ✔ 3 large free-range eggs ✔ 3 ripe bananas, mashed ✔ 110g self-raising flour, sifted ✔ 1 tsp baking powder ✔ Vanilla ice cream, to serve For the peanut butter batter ✔ 35g melted butter ✔ 40g icing sugar ✔ 120g peanut butter ✔ Handful of crushed salted peanuts, for topping
PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 25 minutes MAKES 8
DIRECTIONS
■ Break up the chocolate into rough pieces and add to a saucepan with the sugar and butter, then melt over a low heat, slowly mixing now and then to ensure nothing is sticking and the sugar is dissolving. When you have a cohesive mix, set it aside to cool a little. ■ In another bowl beat the eggs with the ripe mashed bananas, then add it to the cooled chocolate mixture. Pour in the sifted self-raising flour and the baking powder. Don’t over stir, but make sure everything is combined and you have no traces of flour. ■ Pour into a greased and lined 8 x 12-inch brownie tin. ■ In a bowl, combine the melted butter, peanut butter and icing sugar. ■ Drop dollops of the salty sweet batter over the brownie mixture and draw through with a skewer or the end of a knife to create a swirly effect. Finish off the brownies by sprinkling over a handful of crushed peanuts. ■ Bake the brownies in the oven that’s been preheated to 180°C/Gas Mark 4 for 15-20 minutes. Once they are cooked, they should have risen a little, have a sponge-like feel and a skewer should come out almost clean. ■ Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Recipe and image courtesy of Gemma Simmonite, chef and co-owner of Gastrono, gastrono-me.co.uk June 2021
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You’ve chosen the paint colours, splashed out on furnishings and finished those niggly DIY jobs – but aren’t you forgetting a vital finishing touch? Radiators are often last on the home decorating list, but changing an old design for something contemporary and sleek (or elegant and classic, if that’s more your style) is an all-important final flourish. The best bit? A new radiator is an easy update that won’t need the help of a plumber – and you’ll easily find one to transform your habitat with BestHeating’s huge selection of sizes and designs.
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If an old monolith of a radiator is stealing the spotlight from your décor, it’s time for a change. Luckily, BestHeating has you covered, offering both traditional and designer-style radiators at affordable prices.
Vertical or horizontal, modern or traditional, bright or neutral – take your pick from BestHeating’s diverse radiator range
Whether it’s a colourful design to bring your scheme to life or one of the popular white, black or anthracite finishes to work harmoniously with other hues in the space, swapping your existing radiator for a new one from BestHeating will match and enhance any interior.
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Switch a tired existing radiator for an attractive new design to up the style stakes in your home
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BestHeating radiators don’t just look the part. They’re practical too, with high heat outputs and product guarantees of up to 20 years. Its range includes electric, dual fuel and plumbed designs in aluminium, steel and cast iron, not to mention valves and accessories to complete the look. From classic rails for cosy bath towels, to a sleek radiator injecting modern chic into a living room scheme, BestHeating has a heating solution for every habitat in the home.
Home IMPROVEMENT Turn over to discover everything you need to know about making the most of your driveway
A PIT STOP
The perfect antidote to a chilly evening, fire pits are virtually synonymous with a British summer. So, get your hands on one of Arada Stoves’ new wood burning fire pits. Designed for extra stability on all surfaces, the pyramid-style fire pits are easy to construct and take apart, so you can easily transport them to other locations – we vote for the beach! Alternatively, keep it assembled near your garden seating and you’ll be well on your way to creating a cosy atmosphere for all that outdoor entertaining. Choose between the Delta small fire pit, £69.98 and the Delta large fire pit, £99.98.
TILE TIME Transform your garden just in time for summer with Verona’s new Al Fresco porcelain tiles, a collection of 10 timeless designs. For those who don’t shy away from a statement, there’s the Welford Geometric Anthracite (pictured), a contemporary angular pattern combining tonal hues of grey. Or, if you’re one to keep things subtle, opt for the Welford Ivory tile, a pale neutral that’ll bring a contemporary edge to your outdoor seating area. Whichever tile takes your fancy, you can rest assured that it’ll be easy to maintain thanks to the hard-wearing, faderesistant nature of porcelain. Priced from £56 per sq m.
UNDER PRESSURE
Get your patio looking spick and span with the new Core 130 pressure washer by Nilfisk. Suitable for all types of outdoor cleaning tasks, the washer comes complete with various nozzle sizes and a power control system, so that you can easily adjust the pressure while cleaning. Priced at £130 at Argos.
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Ronseal Weatherproof wood paint, £16.05 per 750ml, Wood Finishes Direct
appeal with Ronseal’s 10 Year Weatherproof wood paint. It’ll protect your outdoor wood from the harshness of the elements – no cracking, peeling or blistering – and add a welcome splash of colour, too. Available in 14 versatile shades, we’ve got our eyes on Spring Green (pictured). Your home is soon to be the envy of all your neighbours!
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Give the driveway a focal point, such as a colourful circular flower bed. Monksbridge Croft block paving, £31.98 per sq m, B&Q
Update a tired driveway with raised planters to add interest and colour. WoodBlocX can be built directly onto tarmac, paving or soil without the need for foundations and comes with a 15-year lifespan. With a free design service and different heights and shapes including curved planters and decorative edging, prices start from £110
Make sure you install lighting for security as well as safety for any visitors. Lutec’s Diso solar powered LED bollard, £55.34, Dusk Lighting
The owners of this property matched their grey driveway with the colour of their front door and garage. Monksbridge block paving in Grey-Green with Woodland Border, from £23.99 per sq m, Bradstone
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If you’re fed up with the hassle of on-street parking, consider converting your own front patch into off-street parking instead
hen buyers search for a new property, private parking is usually a big draw and, if you are lucky enough to own a building with its own spot, it might fetch up to 13 per cent more than similar properties without, according to property valuers Petty Son and Prestwich. Having your own personal parking space brings many benefits – it’s quicker, more secure, less distance to carry your groceries and easier to clean the car on a Saturday morning. So, if your home doesn’t currently have a driveway, here’s how to turn a front terrace into a practical parking spot. 102
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PLANNING PERMISSION
Whether or not you need planning permission will depend on a few things, mostly whether the material you want to use is permeable or nonpermeable. If using non-permeables such as slate then you will need permission, as well as when installing a hardstanding of more than five square metres and if there is no area for water to run off and soak away. As well as contributing to the risk of flooding, non-permeable materials damage the environment necessary for wildlife to flourish, so it’s not a very ecofriendly option. However, if you are using a permeable or semi-permeable surface then water is able to drain through so you would not need planning permission – think gravel, permeable block paving, porous concrete and asphalt. You will definitely need permission if the parking space involves dropping the kerb.
HOME IMPROVEMENT Step up your kerb appeal while adding privacy and security to the front of your driveway with Screen With Envy’s gate collection, which come in various materials and a swing or sliding opening – with or without automation. Prices start from £1,600
Porcelain is slip, stain and faderesistant. Brett Paving Geoceramica Bluestone Driveway 60 in Noir Puro, £81.40 per sq m, Paving Superstore
Create an ultra-modern look with Tile Mountain’s Livermore Pearl porcelain tiles, £39.99 per sq m
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‘Once you’ve got your driveway in place, it’s important to keep it maintained so you don’t lose the kerb appeal you’ve worked so hard for. A regular wash down using a stiff brush or broom is one of the most effective ways to keep it in top condition. To help concrete driveways withstand harsh weather, apply a sealant every two to three years – it’s best done during the warmer months.’ Lee Dunderdale, Product Manager at Bradstone
Add a gate to the driveway to boost security and privacy. Jacksons Fencing offers a wide range of styles in timber and metal
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When you already have a parking spot but it just needs a bit of an uplift, there are plenty of inexpensive ways to give it a new lease of life. First, start by sweeping away any debris then give it a pressure wash. Next, repair or replace any broken, cracked or loose paving blocks or slabs and reseal the driveway. Consider adding a stain to change its colour and add an attractive border. Add a brick, paved or wooden border and think about planting up some colourful flowers or shrubs. You could also include some lighting along the sides for security as well as illuminating the path, and take a look at the front of your property in general. By sprucing up other areas such as the front door and windows, you can easily create some lovely kerb appeal.
DROP THE KERB
When you’re starting from scratch, you may need to drop the kerb in order to drive cars in and out safely. You will need to request planning permission from your local highways department, and the results will vary depending on where you live and your council’s policy. According to myjobquote. co.uk, a non-refundable application fee is around £70-£100 and in most cases, you will need to use a council-approved contractor to carry out the work, with an average cost of around £800-£1,200. There will probably also be an inspection by the council before any work can start, which costs an additional £180-£220. Extra costs will incur if there is anything beneath the ground that needs protecting such as water pipes or any obstructions that need removing. June 2021
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If you want to turn your garden into a driveway, then when budgeting you’ll need to factor in the material you choose, the cost of labour, the size of the new drive, whether or not you need to drop the kerb, the condition of the foundations under the garden as well as the design you have in mind. There are plenty of specialist companies who can advise and offer an initial idea of cost. Some permeable materials, such as resin, are quick and easy to install, reducing costs. It can also be laid over older asphalt or concrete drives. Resin is made from recycled, natural materials, so it’s a sustainable choice. Paving blocks allow you to create patterns, while gravel is the cheapest option (which has the handy security bonus of being noisy when driven and walked on).
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HOME IMPROVEMENT Marshalls Driveline 50 is extremely durable paving and you can blend it with other colours for a unique pattern, £350 for a pack of 488 at Wickes Illuminate the driveway or parking area with a few St Ives Strand outdoor post lamps, priced at £95 each from Garden Trading
Light the way home with the Lutec Cate exterior bollard, £49.98, Dusk Lighting
ADD A GATE
Available at Wickes, Marshalls’ Driveway block paving in Charcoal has a bevelled top surface for a practical finish and costs £18 per sq m
For the perfect finish to a new driveway, a smart gate offers both privacy and security. As well as providing protection, a gate and perimeter fence will boost your home’s desirability while potentially adding value at the same time. Consider wooden or timber designs and soften the look with carefully selected planting and landscaping. While ornamental metal options suit period properties, timber is more traditional and works with all styles. Think about whether you want a solid or slatted design, something that is easy maintenance and perhaps even an automated gate. These are convenient and secure, and give you full control over who has access. If choosing this option, it should be installed by a registered engineer to ensure it complies with all standards. 104
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CHOOSE LIGHTING
Outdoor lighting is a practical and stylish addition to your driveway, and you can choose to have it hardwired to a switch indoors, or to have it turn on automatically as the sun goes down. There are many different styles, materials, colours, fitting types and features available. The easiest is ground spike lighting, which you can wedge into the lawn or flowerbeds to illuminate the outer edges of the drive and the path to the front door. They blend into their surroundings and help create a track for cars to follow when entering the drive. Solar-powered designs are more ecofriendly while ground bollard lights add a bit of wow factor. There are also pagoda styles that you can install in the grass, as well as lights on poles or pillars and those that can be built into the paving itself.
USEFUL CONTACTS
For driveway specialists, •contact marshalls.co.uk
with its national network of accredited driveway contractors. Get inspiration from bradstone.com and find your local assured installer. Find a registered automatic gate installer and technical support at benincauk.co.uk. Get an idea of the cost of labour and any additional expenses that may be incurred from myjobquote.co.uk.
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‘We sacrificed the front garden to create off-strt parking’ Make your home flow more easily with zoned areas
‘the original 1940s property was in a worse state of disrepair than any building I’ve dealt with before, so it just wasn’t Jess, her fiancé, worth salvaging, unfortunately.’ Matthew, and Apart from drawing up plans for a Maisie the dog new chalet bungalow and applying to are enjoying life in their new the council for permission, the couple home on the admit the first thing they did was to rip Dorset coast out a pair of gate posts, as the existing and looking forward to their entrance was too narrow for Matthew’s postponed car. ‘I guess cars were much smaller when wedding this place was built and there were fewer Two years ago, when Jess Ford and of them, so the existing driveway wasn’t Matthew Vokes first appeared in Your designed for today’s two-car households,’ Home, they had just completed the he says. On the plus side however, there transformation of a tired old bungalow was a large garden at the front of the into a modern family home. For their property, which would eventually be latest project, they went a stage further, transformed into a more suitable modern going for complete demolition of another driveway for the couple to both use. run-down bungalow and building a new Matthew and his team managed to home from scratch. complete the new-build in around six Matthew, who specialises in property months, creating a four-bedroom, threedevelopment, says of this latest venture: bathroom contemporary chalet bungalow. The low-maintenance stone resin driveway has block-edged borders and built-in drainage channels. Moving the entrance to the bungalow meant obtaining council permission to drop the kerb
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For the new driveway, the couple, who had been living with Jess’s parents until they were ready to move in, chose a stone resin finish instead of block paving, which they felt would be cheaper, longer-lasting and weed-resistant, too. ‘We went for the resin-bound type, which is where resin and stone are mixed together before laying,’ explains Matthew, ‘in a silver grey shade that contrasts nicely with the red brick of the house.’ As the drive is nonpermeable, essential drainage channels were laid in front of the house to prevent run-off, which can lead to flooding. Now settled in their new home, the couple are happy with the lowmaintenance surface they chose and have no regrets about losing their front garden. However, the importance of planting hasn’t been entirely ignored and there’s now a dense evergreen laurel hedge creating year-round screening in front of the new perimeter wall.
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The old overgrown shrubs have gone but now an evergreen Portuguese laurel hedge provides an element of natural colour and screens the property from the road
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This month, handy hacks for keeping your plants well-watered, statement seating, perennial picks for a floral display and our guide to climbing plants
BASKET OF GOODIES Make the most of a patio, garden wall or even a bijou balcony with a hanging planter or two filled with fragrant herbs or trailing blossoms. Before you settle on where to hang your basket, check how much light and how protected the spot is from the sun and the wind. Vegetables grow best with five to six hours of full sunlight a day, so if you’re in a shadier spot herbs such as parsley, coriander and chives are a safer bet. Don’t forget to water your baskets regularly too, as depending on their waterproof membrane, they’ll drain faster than soil or planters. Dobbies has a wide range of hanging baskets, pots and planters to prettify your plot, with prices from £12.99.
SUNSET SEATING Soak up the summer sun in comfort with the Shell rattan string bistro set from Morrisons, priced at £95. Enjoy your morning coffee, a WFH lunch break or barbecue dinner stretched out in the chairs, and style them with outdoor cushions and a throw for when the temperature dips. With an ombré orange pattern, the three-piece set is sure to bring some warmth to your patio or decking.
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houseplants aren’t left languishing in the summer heat with an Aquasolo from Hozelock. Simply screw a filled water bottle onto the device then dig the ceramic end into the soil for a self-watering device that’s ideal if you’re heading away for the week or just a little forgetful when it comes to watering your plants. As the ceramic end dries, more water is pulled through, so no more over-watering either! Priced at £6.83 RRP from Hozelock stockists.
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amount of light, nutrients and moisture they require to keep them in good health. Claire Austin (pictured) of the awardwinning nursery Claire Austin Hardy Plants has over 30 years’ experience growing herbaceous perennials and only sells varieties she feels are worthy of a position in the garden as well as being reliable growers. ree of Claire’s top picks include the stalwarts, Alchemilla mollis, Sedums and
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Roses enrich gardens with their classic beauty. Choose either a climbing rose that is highly scented, disease resistant and produces flowers over a long period or a rambling rose, which is more likely to give one spectacular flush of copious blooms. Commonly referred to as the ‘flame flower’, this climber produces bold swathes of tightly packed scarlet blooms, which looks stunning when grown through green shrubs. It prefers acidic soil and likes to have its roots in the shade and top growth in the sun.
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Members of this diverse plant family can be found in flower at any given month of the year. From vigorous to compact, in an extensive range of single and bi-coloured blooms, these upwardly mobile plants are a great asset to any garden setting for a country cottage feel.
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Climbers that stay in leaf all-year round are invaluable for providing habitats and food for wildlife. Use them to transform the appearance of bare walls and fences. Trachelospermum jasminoides has the bonus of carrying highly scented white flowers in summer.
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Abstract House 020 8099 9243 abstracthouse.com Albert & Moo 020 8088 8280 albertandmoo.com Aldi 0800 042 0800 aldi.co.uk Alice Potter alicepotter.co.uk Amara 0800 587 7645 amara.com Amazon 0800 279 7234 amazon.co.uk Amtico 0121 745 0800 amtico.com Annabel James 0345 548 0210 annabeljames.co.uk AO.com 0161 470 1200 ao.com Arada Stoves 01297 632050 aradastoves.com Argos 0345 640 2020 argos.co.uk Around The House Furniture aroundthehousefurniture.co.uk Atkin and Thyme 01727 227500 atkinandthyme.co.uk Audenza 0116 298 6393 audenza.com
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B&Q 0333 014 3357 diy.com Beaumonde 01202 707770 beaumonde.co.uk BEKO 0333 207 9710 beko.co.uk Big Bathroom Shop 0345 122 7569 bigbathroomshop.co.uk Biscuiteers biscuiteers.com Blinds 2go 0800 862 0464 blinds-2go.co.uk Bluebellgray 0808 164 0130 bluebellgray.com Bombay Duck 020 8749 3000 bombayduck.com Bombinate 020 3950 3532 bombinate.com Bonne Maman bonnemaman.co.uk Bradstone 01530 254320 bradstone.com Britannia Rose britanniarose.com BTFY btfy.com
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Danetti 020 3588 1380 danetti.com Desenio 020 331 82 047
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We go behind the scenes with Alice Searle, owner of online boutique Little Deer Describe a typical day
When you run a small business there’s no such thing as a typical day! Some days I’ll be designing new products, planning shoots and events, or working on our socials. Other days, I’ll be in our warehouse making furniture and packing orders, checking stock and catching up with the team. We’re based by the sea on the south coast, so I get the day off to a good start by cycling to work along the seafront!
What do you enjoy most about running Little Deer?
There’s so much I enjoy, but I particularly love the variety each day brings. I’m very fortunate to have a team of four talented and hardworking women who handle the majority of the packing and making. It’s freed me up to be able to focus on new designs and product ranges, researching and implementing ecoconscious changes like our tree-planting scheme and interacting with customers on What is your favourite interiors trend? our social media – I honestly enjoy it all! Pair industrial pieces with natural textures Dried flowers and grasses – I love the texture for a boho scheme with a modern edge they bring to a room, plus they’re really lowmaintenance. They can be soft and neutral or bold and vibrant so are super versatile. Our handcrafted copper and iron pieces were born from a need for beautiful, practical storage with an industrial twist. I believe Display dried flowers and grasses in a statement vase the natural and industrial textures in our What can we find at Little Deer? collections complement each other well. We offer a lovingly curated range of smaller homewares, which includes dried flowers What are your top styling tips? and grasses, candles, vases, baskets and rugs. Bring the outside in! Warm neutral tones and We also sell industrial-inspired clothing rails, natural textures complement so many interior storage racks and shelving units, which are all styles and make any room feel truly inviting, made by the team in our in-house workshop no matter the season. Be creative with storage from copper pipe, iron and wood. Our dried – it certainly doesn’t have to be boring! pampas grasses and copper clothing rails have been firm favourites recently! What’s next for Little Deer? We’ve got so much in the pipeline, including Where do you find inspiration? new additions and collaborations with other I’m inspired by natural tones, shapes, textures, local artists. We’re also planning some pop-up and materials such as seagrass and bamboo, shops in the near future. Watch this space! which is reflected in our home décor items. thelittledeer.co.uk
Bring the outside in! Warm neutral tones and natural textures complement so many interior styles
My Favourite things
1. ‘My home office has got a bit cluttered
recently, so the birch plywood pegboard has added valuable storage space where I can display some of my favourite things!’ Birch plywood pegboard display unit, £145 2. ‘I just love our extra large pampas grass because it’s such an easy way to introduce softness into any room.’ Extra large fluffy pampas grass bunch, £38 3. ‘The copper and velvet magazine racks have been a firm favourite of mine for a while now – I think they look so luxurious.’ Copper and velvet magazine rack, £86
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