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f you’re looking for genius ways to save this summer, then you’ve picked up the right magazine! From style-savvy ways to use up leftover paints (p76), to how to create a luxe outdoor living space for less (p84), as well as all of the clever ideas from our real homeowners and renters, this issue is bursting with money-saving know-how!

For quick and easy updates for every room, check out 50 thrifty updates for under £30 on page 72 – it’s got lots of fab finds for the last days of summer. Then, don’t miss our upcycling challenge on page 110 – you can turn a small piece of scrap wood into a cool hallway shelf that’s convenient for keeping keys and other essentials.

As usual, our real homes are packed with tips and tricks you can steal. My fave belongs to interior stylist Charlotte Jacklin, who’s turned her rented three-bed into a family home that’s full of cottagecore charm, without splashing the cash. Find out how she did it on page 22. And while we are on the topic of amazing makeovers, you’ve got to take a look at Aurélien Farjon’s garden transformation on page 92. He’s turned a bare plot into a lush outdoor lounge, that’s just as well designed for parties, as it is for yoga!

For those of us without gardens, we know that this can be an envy-inducing time of year. But fear not, as we have all the expert advice you need to become a proud houseplant-parent on page 84 – your urban jungle will be swoon-worthy!

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Waste not, paint pot Create wow factor with leftovers

‘Our rental is a stylish home’ Styling has turned Charlotte’s house into a pretty sanctuary

‘I love the charm of an older home’ Claire’s renovated townhouse is full of vintage finds and clever design ‘Colour brings me so much joy’ Lindsey turned a bland space into a bright kaleidoscope!

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MEET THE TEAM Get to know the HomeStyle editorial crew, and find out what projects are on their to-do lists this bank holiday…

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‘I love the look of the painting ideas on page 76, so I’ll be digging out some old samples and grabbing my paintbrush!’

‘I’m about to move into a flat with no garden, so I’m excited to try some of the indoor gardening ideas on page 84.’

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‘I’m loving summer and outdoor living and I can’t wait to try the budget, colour-pop ideas on page 82.’

‘My landlord has just given the go-ahead for some decorating, so I’ll be spending the weekend painting my kitchen pink!’

KEY CONTRIBUTORS And here are a few of the people we couldn’t have made this issue without…

We throttle tonnes of real, farm-grown rhubarb, born and bred in the British countryside, until we have enough juice to fill a third of every bottle.

Real gin has the countryside in. warnersdistillery.com

Aurélien Farjon is an interior stylist – see his gorgeous garden makeover on page 92…

‘I will be doing gardening jobs, including adding metal support to my dahlias. After that you’ll find me sipping a long drink under my pergola.’

Lara Berry is a writer Interiors shoot and stylist who producer, stylist and wrote our round-up writer, Lisa Moses of air purifiers on designed a scheme page 112… in ‘One problem ‘I’ll be focusing on a room, two new looks’ corner of my garden on page 68…

– creating a BBQ/ ‘I’ll be doing a sun chill-out/outdoor dance on our patio, cinema area so that after extending it the whole family can from handkerchief enjoy the last of the size to a space big summer nights.’ enough to entertain!’

EDITORIAL Editor Kirstie Duhig Art Editor Emily Waite Deputy Art Editor Olivia Watkins Features Editor Catriona Burns Senior Production Editor Katie Nicholls Staff Writers Hannah Tribe & Katie Dutton Senior Digital Editor Debbie Graham Digital Editor Rebecca Messina Digital Writer Thea Jeffreys Special thanks Tricia Ball, Rob Banino, Chris Borgman, Colette Earley Group Acting Editor Mel Sherwood

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Black Novaro four-piece sofa set with coffee table, £699, George Home

George Home URBAN GARDEN Dial up your al-fresco style with classically cool matte black accessories, botanic prints and charming terracotta planters

Black Novaro egg chair, £249 Printed plant pots, £4 each

Terracotta strawberry & herb planter, £17

Black watering jug, £6.50

Printed garden tools, set of three, £15

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La Redoute NEW FOLK

The Modern Riviera range from La Redoute sees bold block prints, citrus shades and deep azure blues create the ideal backdrop for a long, heady summer

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Glass planter, £39

Hendaye striped cushion cover, £18

Boda framed print, £65

Citron fruit cushion covers, £22 each

Ritona bamboo flower pot with stand, £85; Balia multicoloured woven basket, £70; Sira ceramic vase, £65; Aftas graphic jute rug, £125; Hendaye striped cotton cushion cover, £18, all La Redoute

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Fashion meets functionality in this collection. Pair practical outdoor seating with cosy throws and cushions that you can wrap up in when the sun sets. Check out weatherproof rugs and cushions as they’ll last longer outdoors.

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Tablecloth £10; Green jug, £6; pinch bowls, set of three, £3.50; Green bowl £3.50; Green side plate, £3.50; amber and bergamot scented candle, £4, all Primark

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Imagine a stone villa bathed in warm morning light and you’ve got the colour code for this aesthetic

ROSY DAWN Turn your home into a getaway retreat with these tranquil, sun-kissed accessories

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Bee Happy duvet set, from £13; Bee Happy cushion, £10, Nutmeg at Morrisons

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Blood orange and teal tones are a perfect match for recreating a Mediterranean summer at home.

Pair twinkling glassware with much-loved and aged-looking earthenware for an authentic, rusticstyle dining experience.

Nutmeg BRIGHTER DAYS Morrisons’ pretty and vibrant new homeware range has us all abuzz!

Floral embroidered cushion, £11

Tropical floral duvet set, from £13

Bee Happy tea towels, £7

Rattan table mats, £12

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‘Our Wren designer created a dream kitchen that gives us a pinch-me moment every day’ Wren’s exquisite range of kitchens and its designer’s creative vision provided Katie and Kalen with a beautiful room that they can’t quite believe is theirs…

Bold choices: Katie had always dreamed of a black kitchen with walnut worktops

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hen Katie Wood and her boyfriend Kalen found their new home in 2021, they fell in love with it, even though the house hadn’t been updated since the 1980s.

So the couple geared themselves up for a full renovation, paying particular attention to the kitchen-diner which, says Katie, ‘was very old and desperately needed some life injecting into it’.

Despite having never done a renovation before, Katie immediately saw how to transform the tired room into a more vibrant space. Her solution was to remove a wall to create a brighter, more welcoming room to entertain and relax in.

Katie and Kalen wanted a kitchen that was functional and stylish, but conducive to creating a relaxed atmosphere. ‘I’ve always felt that the kitchen is the heart of the home,’ explains Katie, ‘so it was really important for me to get it right.’ They needed help envisioning it, though, so Katie sought out the guidance of a designer to help them choose a style and colours, as well as ensure that their ideas were realistic. The quality of the units was another important factor for Katie and Kalen and they found what they were looking for with Wren. The couple also felt they were

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supporting a local business as ‘we live quite near where it all started for Wren, in Barton, North Lincolnshire’, says Katie.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Wren designer James got to work bringing Katie and Kalen’s vision to life, and they were delighted with his help. ‘James kept in touch throughout the process and sent over the 3D render for us after the initial design appointment,’ Katie recalls.

To visualise their kitchen the couple used Wren’s VR experience during their first visit to the Wren showroom. ‘To see your design go from a drawing on a computer screen to something you can walk around with

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cupboard doors you can open was a truly amazing experience,’ says Katie. ‘It really allowed us to get a feel for how the kitchen was going to look in our home, as well as how functional it would be!’

Katie had always had her heart set on a black kitchen with walnut worktops and she found exactly what she was looking for with Wren’s Infinity Plus Shaker Raven Matt kitchen.

‘I had never seen one like this before,’ she reveals, ‘but I knew it was something I wanted as it would help me create an industrial look that I could extend into the rest of the home.’

Despite some doubts from friends and family regarding Katie’s decision to opt for such a dark kitchen, Wren designer James,

shared her vision. ‘James worked very closely with us to bring our ideas to life on his computer, which was surreal as it was exactly what I had imagined. He also used any spare gaps and spaces to slot in more units to maximise on storage.’

The couple’s friends and family may have needed a little convincing regarding the black and walnut design for the kitchen, but Katie and Kalen never had any doubts and they absolutely love it. ‘It has been installed for over six months now and I still stand back and admire it. Sometimes I almost have to pinch myself, as I just cannot believe how my original visions have been brought to life so brilliantly! We also have plenty of cupboard

space and it works well for us, especially the matching utility units.’

‘My favourite feature has to be the breakfast bar,’ continues Katie. ‘With the Shaker-style frontals and décor panels, it really draws attention, and with the rustic-style bar stools it really is the heart of our home.’

The couple’s new kitchen has become the focal point for a lot of their socialising too. It’s a stylish space where guests can come and join Katie and Kalen – along with their latest addition: rescue puppy, Rae – for evening drinks. ‘The space can be transformed from day to night by using the white spotlights hanging over the bar,’ explains Katie. ‘They’re practical as task lighting for cooking, but the warm bulbs also help to create an extremely cosy vibe and the perfect atmosphere for entertaining, hosting date nights and unwinding at the end of the day. The kitchen means everything to us,’ she continues, ‘and it is the room in the house that we’re most proud of. We couldn’t be happier!’

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Katie’s favourite part of the kitchen? The sleek, stylish and sociable breakfast bar

IT’S ONLY NATURAL We don’t think you can go wrong with earthy, biophilicinspired interiors. Warm soothing shades and textural plants create a relaxing, immersive atmosphere and the aesthetic can be applied to a wide range of house styles. If you’re not sure where to start when tapping into the trend, Carpetright’s new line, Earth Tones, for Autumn/Winter 2022 may help to get you inspired.

From sandy rose carpet to natural cork boards, these fresh flooring options bring the outdoors in, and are guaranteed to transform your home into a cosy, grounded space. See the whole Earth Tones range and the rest of the collection at carpetright.co.uk.

Natural traditional cork, £69.99 per sq m, Carpetright

TheWISH LIST...

New this month: exciting collections, collaborations, creations and more…

Toka rechargeable colour changing outdoor ball lights, from £35, Iconic Lights

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Afternoon tea has had a glamorous glow up, thanks to Eleanor Bowmer’s latest kitchen range!

The pattern designer’s quirky new accessories are a perfect treat for avid bakers and cake-lovers.

The pink China cake stand, palm print teapot and matching tea tray are perfect if you love hosting, and they look fab on open shelving. The colourful, patterned designs make teatime even more enjoyable and are a lovely addition to your kitchen or dining room set. See the whole Eleanor Bowmer afternoon tea collection at johnlewis.com.

HAVING A SUMMER BALL

Make the most of the long, warm evenings with practical and pretty lighting. If you’re hosting a party, or you just want to keep a warm glow going after dark, it’s worth checking out these snazzy spheres from Iconic Lights. They’re colour-changing, and come with a handy remote so you can select from purple, yellow, green, orange, blue and red, as well as candlelight and standard white, depending on the mood! They are charged using a USB cable and each ball light is cordless, meaning you can place them wherever you fancy. Prices start at £35 for a small ball light measuring 25 x 25cm (H x W), iconiclights.co.uk.

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Eleanor Bowmer Palm print teapot, 850ml, £39.95; Palm print cake stand, 25cm, £39.95, both John Lewis & Partners

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SEASONAL SHADES

If you love to experiment with colour in your home, you might be pleased to know that Crown Paints has released its new shades for Autumn/Winter 2022.

We can’t get enough of its Altered line, which takes inspiration from the expressive and fun trends of the 1970s. Unconventional but optimistic, these eclectic colours make a great backdrop for gallery walls and statement art. The paints start at £18 per 2.5L and are available to buy from crownpaints.co.uk.

SAVE VS SPLURGE Rattan lampshades Straight empire shade, 30cm, Pooky

lampshade, 36cm, Kalinko

A HELPING HANS

Ceramic Kiln Crafted by Crown luxurious flat matt paint, from £32 per 2.5L; Botany Bay and Pale Gold Crown walls & ceilings matt emulsion paint, from £18 per 2.5L, all Crown Paints

BOUTIQUE BUYS: CURIOUS EGG

Santiago handwoven runner rug, £85

If you love finely crafted accessories and warm, textural interiors, Curious Egg is the shop for you. Its new summer range includes woven rugs and handblown glassware, with a focus on geometric designs and organic shapes.

Shop the full collection at curiousegg.com.

Small tapas server buckets, set of two, £45

Madai brass finish cutlery holder, £24

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Mukuri woven jute pendant lampshade in Coral, Black and Natural, £45

Coral handmade drinking tumbler, £14

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Picnic butter board, set of four, £34

Longing to dial up your interior style but not sure where to start? Interior stylist Hans Blomquist will set you on the right path with his new, beautifully illustrated coffee table book. Through nature, colour, textiles and more, you’ll learn how to add depth and character to your home.

Details Make a Home: How to Curate & Create Your Space by Hans Blomquist is out 12th July (£25, Ryland, Peters & Small).

Coral handmade drinking wine glass, £14

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Too hot to handle Scandi gingham oven mitt, £10, John Lewis & Partners

Fun in the sun

Gingham check outdoor cushion, £7, George Home

Pre-loved pretty

Vintage blue gingham side plates, £40 for set of four, Fort

STYLE INSIDER

GINGHAM School is out for summer, but this classic playground pattern is back on trend

Recycled gingham throw, £20, Ian Snow

Gingham patterns evoke the best days of childhood and it’s this joyful sense of nostalgia that makes it a welcome addition to your scheme. A versatile pattern, gingham can run the gamut of a broad range of interior styles.

For a stoutly heritage look with a very chic French flavour try mustard, navy and grey.

To bring things bang up-to-date and create major Gen Z vibes, use punchy tones of orange, turquoise and purple.

Sugar and spice

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Go with the throw

Vintage Indigo gingham storage jar, £19.99, Katie Alice 16 yourhomestyle.uk

A4 storage boxes covered in Gabriela Trzebinski for Black Bough paper, £11 each, Black Bough

Anyone for Pimm’s?

Small earthenware pitcher, £34.99, H&M Home

Bag it up

Storage bag in Penzance gingham, £45, Poppy and Honesty

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Easy updates and seasonal style ideas to try this month...

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Hot and sticky summer nights are the enemy of sleep, but comfortable bedding can make all the difference when it comes to drifting off with ease. Choose natural fibres, like this cotton-and-linen mix from the Secret Linen Store, which helps you to keep your cool and be ready to take on the world in the morning.

Linen fabrics look best when they’re left to elegantly crumple, so you won’t have to get steamy while doing the ironing either.

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Wake up happy

Scallop-edge napkins, £12 for set of four; wiggle stripe table runner, £14; scallop bowls, £4 each; striped bowls, £4 each, Coastal Retreat tapas plates, £10 for set of four; colour pop highball glass in Teal, £6, tumbler, £5, all John Lewis & Partners

RETR O TREND

Ric rac is back!

Scallops, wiggles and wobbles have taken over the world of interiors! Playful elements add an irresistible touch of jollity to your schemes and show that you’re not taking life too seriously. It’s really simple to add these cutting-edge looks to your textiles using a surprisingly old-school haberdashery favourite: ric rac. Available in a huge range of colours and sizes, ric rac can be sewn straight onto table linens and curtains or placed into the seams of cushions that you’re stitching up yourself. This will create a super-cute scallop effect in a flash. Head to John Lewis & Partners for more inspiration; there’s a haberdashery department to explore too!

Curacao parasols in Still Water and Cream Gold, £25 each, B&Q

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Soak it up Fancy parasols are huge this summer, but the price tag can be eye-watering. Leave it to B&Q to provide you with a no-nonsense design for £25 that you can embellish. Add some corded cotton fringing for a high-end look that goes for hundreds of pounds in designer shops. Take things a step further by potato printing simple designs on the fabric using acrylic paint or try funky florals for a retro effect.

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Brush up This month’s bank holiday weekend is a great time to get stuck into serious painting projects. However, the cost of new tools can add pounds to your project before you’ve even decided what colour to use. Extend the life of your old brushes and save your pennies for paint with our online brush-care guide.

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Blue Swallows Multi Roman blind, from £38.50, Blinds 2go

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Transform the look of your windows with a sleek, custom-made Roman blind. They create a cosier effect than rollers, so they’re great for living rooms and bedrooms. This dreamy design is from Emma Bridgewater’s latest collection with Blinds 2go. To measure up for bespoke blinds in the window recess, as shown here, measure the height and width of the recess in several places with a metal tape to ensure you get the most precise dimensions. Check with your chosen supplier to see if you need to deduct anything from these measurements before submitting them, then just wait for your gorgeous new blind to arrive.

Modern wall hooks in Muted Tones, £44.95 for set of three, Prior

WEEKEND PROJECT

Hang out Take a bit of time this month to revamp your hallway before the changing of the seasons in September, you’ll need that space to work as hard as possible when all those woollies come back out!

Refresh your look with wipe-clean paint that will protect your scheme from muddy boots and wet coats, then pop up some stylish new hooks, like these sculptural solid brass ones from Prior, to add some extra storage.

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1 Manhattan reversible duvet cover and pillowcase, £18, Dunelm 2 Flower garden Copenhagen art print by Cocoon Design Prints, from £19, Fy! 3 Macadam metal folding chair, £16, Habitat 4 The Lowdown locker, £289, Mustard Made 5 Groovy Baby wallpaper, £43, Lust Home 6 Squashy Squarbie large outdoor cushion, Red, £80, Fy! 7 Asta Barrington Vino long tray, Red, £20, Daisy Park 8 HAY colour crate, Red, from £6, KIN 9 Splatterware mug, Pink and Red, £13, Sass & Belle 10 Marimekko mini Unikko tray, £26, Nordic Nest 11 Poppy No 61 eco-friendly paint, from £41.95 per 2.5L, Victory Colours August 2022 19

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READER HOMES

Get inspired by this month’s gorgeous real homes, packed with stunning ideas to steal!

22 COMING UP ROSES Charlotte’s love of florals shines through in her rented home

34 ECLECTIC BOHO When decorating her townhouse, Claire was inspired by world travels

46 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE First-time buyer, Lindsey, has given her terrace a colourful makeover

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‘As a renter, I like to spend my money on things we’ll take with us if we move, like beautiful cushions. I got this Palmeral design in the House of Hackney sample sale, the striped cushion is from John Lewis & Partners, while the floral embroidered one is from Projektityyny, one of my favourite shops for home accessories.

We love to display family memories, so the shelving in this room was a big draw for us when we first saw the house. I bought the curtains on eBay and they tie in well with the DFS sofa’

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A STYLISH FAMILY HOME Bursting with renter-friendly ideas, clever upcyles and lots of smart styling, Charlotte Jacklin has transformed her house into a calm sanctuary

MY STORY

We were living in a two-bed flat in Margate, but decided to move back to Lincolnshire, where I’m originally from, to be closer to family. Lincolnshire has great access to London, where I need to visit for work. It’s also surrounded by countryside, which has been so good for my creativity. I spent hours looking on Rightmove for a house to rent in the area and when I saw this place, I was drawn to the wooden floors.

When we went to see the house, it was better than the photos. It was really important that we found somewhere we could put our own stamp on. The landlord wanted someone who would be here a while and who would make it a home; luckily, they were open to our DIY ideas.

We knew that we were going to be here long-term, so we have been very happy to put time and effort into making it the kind of house that we want to live in.

Often with rented accommodation, it can be a challenge to find low-cost ideas to transform the interior, but we’ve had plenty of DIY practice over the four years that we’ve lived here. We’re proud of the unique solutions we’ve come up with, including upcycling second-hand furniture and adding free-standing temporary features that we can take with us.

One day, we’d love to build our own house, but I think we’re a long way off that yet. For now, we’re very happy continuing to make this rented house feel like home.

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Welcome TO MY HOME A BIT ABOUT ME I’m Charlotte Jacklin, a content creator and stylist. I live with my husband, Jack, daughter, June, aged five, and our cockapoo, Ace. You can see more on my Instagram @charlottejacklin.

WHERE I LIVE We live in a rented three-bedroom house in Lincolnshire and have been here for the past four years.

WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE The house was a bit of a blank canvas.

I wanted to decorate with florals and vintage-inspired décor to reflect my personal style and put my own individual stamp on the place.

HOW I MADE IT MY OWN We gave the kitchen a mini makeover, added lots of pretty wallpaper, painted some of the existing furniture and added a gorgeous fireplace surround in the living room.

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MY FAVOURITE PART The downstairs with the pinks, greens, florals and natural finishes. Every room is different, but they all add to the calm feel and I love that the décor has a cohesive look.

Living room Style idea Create a feature wall with painted stripes

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‘Our biggest splurge is the corner Patterdale sofa from DFS. Part of me wishes we had the pink one, but as a compromise we went for the green and I think with a small child in the house, it was probably a sensible decision. It’s so comfy; we’re really happy with it. My favourite thing in this room is the DIY feature fireplace, which I made out of MDF with my dad’s help. After we had tiled and grouted the MDF sheets, we attached it to the fireplace with No More Nails and a few screws, before attaching the whole thing to the wall with fireplace fixings.

We made it so it can be easily removed, if and when we choose to leave the house. I painted the fire surround pink and added DIY painted stripes on the wall behind to bring the whole look together.’

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Paint DIY stripes Make a wall stand out with this simple but stylish painting technique Ensure the wall is clean by wiping it down with a sugar soap solution and a sponge. Wait for it to dry before painting.

Measure the width of the space you want to paint. This needs to be divided by how thick you would like the stripes.

Charlotte’s stripes are 10cm wide, but you might decide to go thicker or thinner, depending on the style you want.

‘We adapted my nephew’s old changing station into this storage cupboard in the corner.

It’s 18 years old and is in great condition. I bought the jute rug from Etsy.

I do my workouts on top of it with a yoga mat and June and the dog run around after each other on it every day. It gets a lot of traffic and it’s held up well. The coffee table is from MADE.com and the floral chair is from a local charity shop’ ‘This Liberty Matilda Goad lampshade was a limited edition. It was an investment, but it’s a timeless classic and I really love it’ 24 yourhomestyle.uk

Use a laser level to get straight lines and lightly mark with a pencil, before applying frog tape over the lines. This is a bit time-consuming, but it will ensure that you get neat, crisp stripes.

Before applying colour, paint the edges of the stripes with the base colour – in Charlotte’s case, this was white. If you’re going for two alternate colours, like Charlotte, mark which colour each stripe is meant to be with a blob of paint.

Using a small roller, apply two-to-three thin coats of the stripe colour to the wall.

When you’ve applied your final coat, remove the frog tape before it’s fully dry.

‘We’ve put time and effort into making it the kind of house we want to live in’

Dining room ‘This is the first house we’ve lived in where we have been able to have a proper dining table, so I wanted it to be the main feature of the room. We made the table ourselves using hairpin legs and a sheet of plywood. It was an affordable way of getting a table this size. I’ve always wanted to have one room that was fully wallpapered, and I think this Dahlia Garden design from Boråstapeter works for both the summer and winter. We eat all our meals in here and do lots of different crafts on the table with June.

It’s definitely the hub of our home.’

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Charlotte loves second-hand homeware pieces and she found these bistro chairs for a bargain price on Facebook Marketplace. The lampshade is from IKEA and the scalloped rug is from Habitat

‘The landlord wanted someone who would make it a home and luckily were open to our DIY ideas’

‘We painted the kitchen cabinets in Valspar Rugged Olive. We went for a satin finish and a year after painting them, I’m really happy with how they’ve worn’

Style idea Customise plain shelves by attaching a pretty scallop trim

‘My favourite thing in the kitchen is the Sanderson Chelsea French Rose wallpaper from Wallpaper Direct,’ says Charlotte.

‘It was a press sample, but we only needed two rolls to cover the areas we wanted, and I think it still makes a really big impact.

We painted over the tiles in Puppy Paws by Valspar – have you ever heard of a cuter name for paint?’

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‘We’re lucky that my dad is very handy, with a background in kitchen fitting so we knew that, with his help, we could change up the kitchen for under £1,000. We kept the cabinet carcasses, but got new madeto-order MDF cupboard doors. We added handles that had been lying around in my dad’s garage for years. They weren’t my first choice, but compromises have to be made when you’re on a budget and they actually go really well with the floor.

The biggest task and expense was changing the worktops, but I’m happy with this marble-effect laminate design from the GoodHome range at B&Q.’

‘For now, we’re happy continuing to make this rented house feel like home’ As something the family can take with them when they leave their rental home, Charlotte thought it was worth splashing out on a Swan fridge-freezer. ‘The freezer used to be at the end of the kitchen, but when we moved it, we thought it would be the perfect place to put a bed for Ace’ August 2022 27

The Harlequin patchwork quilt from Projektityyny and matching cushions add a splash of colour to the bed

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‘We inherited the wardrobes when we moved in and were lucky that our landlord agreed to let us paint them in Marsh Green by Valspar. We also replaced the handles with these brushed gold designs from B&Q, which elevates the whole look. The headboard is also a DIY project. We made it from MDF and foam and covered it with a pom pom curtain from Homesense. The final thing we’d like to do in this room is paint the walls a different colour, maybe a plaster pink.

I quite like Ferdinand from Little Greene.’

‘This slogan sticker was a gift from my friend, influencer Liv Purvis. It’s a nice reminder when you’re feeling anxious or unsure so I stuck it onto the mirror, from MADE.com’

‘The dressing table is from Next, but I completely sanded it down, added new handles from B&Q and painted it in the colour that was left over from the kitchen. I used offcuts of Liberty wallpaper that my friend sent to me; we only needed a small amount’

‘We’ve had plenty of DIY practice over the years and we’re proud of the unique solutions we’ve come up with’

Bathroom

‘The bathroom was one of the main reasons we wanted to rent this house – we didn’t see many rentals with neutral bathroom tiles. We’ve updated the space with new accessories, like this bath mat from Homesense, towels from Dunelm and houseplants from Patch Plants. I also cut down on all the plastic containers for a set of glass bottles that we can refill. The biggest change we made was swapping out the plastic bath surround with a wooden one, which my husband made himself.’

Inspiring homes Wall-mounted shelves keep June’s books within easy reach for bedtime stories. Charlotte has filled the walls with artwork, including the linen banner by Secret Holiday Co on Etsy

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‘This room never stays the same for long.

It’s always being adapted to suit June’s ever-changing needs and tastes as she grows up. We sometimes use the space as a guest room when friends and family visit, so it was important that we chose a bed that could be pulled out and made bigger for these occasions.

This IKEA Hemnes day bed is perfect. I love the Sanderson floral curtains that I found secondhand on eBay – they go really nicely with the Kip&Co bedspread.’

Neutral walls let June’s accessories and toys shine. The personalised cushion is by 16ths Child on Not On The High Street and the peach print is by Annie Dornan Smith

One of Charlotte’s favourite ways to unwind is with a bath, so it was important this space was somewhere she enjoyed spending time. By updating bathroom essentials with on-trend buys, Charlotte has given the space a quick and budget-friendly glow up. Just like the rest of her home, she’s managed to squeeze in some pink, with the pale blush shower curtain and a wall painted in the shade, Honu Lulu

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WHAT I LEARNED...

When decorating, it’s best to take your time. Think about how a space will work best for you and your family before jumping straight in. Rushing into decorating means you’ll probably want to change it further down the line.

Get to know what you like rather than what’s on trend right now. You can admire something without necessarily wanting it in your home.

If you don’t know where to start, moodboards are your best friend. I copy and paste images onto a PowerPoint, but you could just tear images from magazines and stick them together.

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Pour a little of each colour of the acrylic paint into a paint palette.

Using a fine brush, paint your designs onto the candles – we chose flowers and fruit.

Allow the paint to touch dry before applying a second coat. Leave the candles to dry for a few

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‘I felt that we needed more colour in the kitchen, so we went for these Moroccan-style floor tiles. I made the mistake of choosing a random mix as it was cheaper, but later came to hate some of the colours.

Poor Paddy had the job of lifting half of them and replacing them with my preferred selection of yellows and pinks.

It was a messy job, but it lifts my mood so much more looking at the brighter hues’

Our home is full of ROMANTIC DETAILS Claire Brown’s self-renovated Dublin townhouse is filled with upcycled pieces, vintage finds and clever design

MY STORY

We’d been renting for a few years when we decided to buy our own place in 2012.

There are memories and a lot of personality and integrity to an older property and we were looking for a home like this, with romantic period details. I love the character and classic features of an older home, so when we first viewed this house, I was immediately drawn to the high ceilings in the living room and the hallway, as well as the sash windows and fireplace. We also loved the area. The street is so quiet and friendly, but it’s close to the city centre.

While it needed a complete revamp, we could see the potential. We knew immediately it was the right house for us.

The property needed a lot of attention and care to get it up to standard, and we wasted no time getting started. On the first night we moved in, we peeled back the

carpets to take a look at the floorboards and it wasn’t a pretty sight. We also exposed the brickwork in the hallway and you can imagine how horrendous the dust was!

A lot of plaster and mortar was knocked off the wall and carried out to the skip.

We re-did the kitchen and bathroom, and when I was pregnant with Willow, we turned the spare room into a nursery.

We also put our stamp on the master bedroom with lots of new décor and a couple of gallery walls, made up of favourite prints and photos from special trips and our wedding. We wanted to bring our style to the house, while still respecting its original features and charm.

Now there are four of us, and it’s the perfect family home. I think this house will always be a bit of a work in progress, but I can’t wait to watch it evolve.

Style idea Bring colour and character with patterned floor tiles

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We lco me TO MY HOME A BIT ABOUT ME I’m Claire Brown, a photographer. I live here with my husband, Paddy, who is a building surveyor, and our two girls, Willow, aged three, and Bonnie Belle, six months, as well as our golden retriever, Rio. WHERE I LIVE Our home is a three-bedroom Victorian townhouse, near the south city centre of Dublin.

WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE We were keen to highlight the period features, starting with uncovering the original floorboards and exposing some of the brickwork. We wanted to freshen the whole place up by painting most of the walls white and putting our stamp on the rooms with pieces that are personal to us, along with vintage and high-street buys.

HOW I MADE IT MY OWN As well as painting, replastering, rewiring and plumbing, we have re-done the kitchen and the family bathroom, and put in parquet flooring throughout. We’ve also just given our garden an overhaul.

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MY FAVOURITE PART I love spending time in the living room on our cosy Chesterfield-style sofa.

It’s the perfect piece of furniture as it’s stylish, luxurious and very comfortable.

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The dining table is a white French-style piece that Claire bought at a salvage yard.

‘I was very into shabby-chic interiors at the time, and I have considered changing it since, but I do still think it’s a simple, timeless piece,’ she says

Marie Therese Chrome chandelier, Dunelm

Baked bunch and vase, The Happy Blossoms

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Floral picture frame, Next

Claire prefers to keep everyday essentials to hand, sorted into separate pots on the worktop

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One of the first things the couple did was rejig the kitchen. Stripping out the old units, they moved the new kitchen into the window area. ‘We replaced the cabinets with standard IKEA units and added a brass tap and handles for a luxe look,’ says Claire. ‘We also created shelving above the windows for extra storage and to display accessories, while a Belfast sink is a lovely statement feature.’ Inspired by Hans J Wegner’s classic Wishbone design, the dining room chairs are from the Helen James collection at Dunnes Stores. Patterned tiles zone the kitchen area and bring colour into the space.

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Living room

‘I love the character and classic features of an older home, so I was drawn to the high ceilings, sash windows and period fireplace’

With its ornate white fireplace and oversized mirror, the living room feels stylish and luxurious while also warm and welcoming. A mix of homeware, including a DFS sofa, a vintage Moroccan rug and a second-hand chandelier gives the space an eclectic, personal edge. ‘The fireplace is gas-fired; it has the look of a coal fire, which I love, but with none of the mess,’ says Claire. ‘We sourced the sleeper shelves for the office area [seen overleaf ] from a salvage yard and styled them with sentimental pieces, like old copies of National Geographic, family photos and trinkets picked up on honeymoon to Zanzibar.’

The sofa is a classic Chesterfield style in cream with deep buttoned arms from DFS and the oversized rug is from Semikah Textiles. The vintage coffee table trunk is from eBay

HOW TO...

Renovate a period property Give an old home the love it deserves If your home’s original features have already been ripped out, such as fireplaces and cornicing, look in auction houses, specialist sites online and reclamation yards for items you can put back in.

Budget wisely. Period renovations are often not as straightforward as new builds, so get a few quotes for each job. If you can afford it, consider employing a project manager. It might save you time and money in the long run.

Use a moodboard. A renovation project can often feel overwhelming. Start a few picture collages and get your ideas down on paper to help you realise your vision.

Be patient and, if you can, live in the space first before you make any big changes. Being in a period home for a length of time allows you to see how the space changes with the seasons and how the light moves around the house.

Be creative with the lighting. Opening up spaces, allowing natural light to flow through the property, or incorporating intelligent light solutions will make any space feel bigger and more welcoming.

The couple hacked an IKEA Bestå sideboard unit by replacing the glass front with cane webbing and adding oak legs. The Samsung TV fits in with the carefully curated gallery wall

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For her office space, Claire has paired an IKEA desk with an Eames-style chair, while a wooden box hides wires

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Hallway ‘I love the high ceiling in the hallway, and the fact that it’s split level. Going upstairs takes you to the bedrooms and downstairs to the living room.

Everything was carpeted here when we moved in, so we took up all the carpets, sanded the floorboards and later stripped all the plasterwork in the hallway to expose the original brickwork. I like the character and texture it adds to the space.’

A radiator cover doubles as a display shelf while a storage bench and a letter box cage keeps the space tidy

Claire painted the floors and stair treads black to contrast with the fresh white walls

Garden ‘This is where we love to sit and relax on summer evenings, enjoying a glass of wine by the firepit’

Most recently, the couple have given their garden a revamp. ‘It was originally all decking with large unused flowerbeds and a protruding shed in the corner,’ says Claire. ‘We weren’t making the most of the space, so Paddy built a seating area out of brick and wood sleepers.

We’re currently in the process of switching over to pebbles instead of grass, as our lawn didn’t work out – it doesn’t get enough sun. I would love to have more time to relax and read out here but for now, life with two little ones is busy!’

A white picket fence is the finishing touch to the picture-perfect garden

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Master bedroom

Short on space, the couple have kept furniture pieces to a minimum. Small wall-mounted shelves from IKEA at either side of the bed are a good alternative to bedside tables, with enough room to place a drink and charge a phone

During initial refurbishments, the couple put down dark hardwood floors in the bedroom. While all of the walls throughout the house are either white or a variation, here they opted for a grey concrete finish, which adds tone and texture. The room is finished with a gallery display filled with personal photos, art prints and travel mementoes. Favourite pictures include art from Society6 and Rifle Paper Co. A colourful bed throw made of vintage saris, and cushions from Etsy complete the bohemian, romantic look.

On top of the West Elm dresser, Claire keeps jewellery on display, next to freshly cut flowers

Floating shelves means Claire can easily change up her display of photos whenever she wants. The mirror is from TK Maxx

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‘I think this house will always be a bit of a work in progress, but I can’t wait to watch it evolve’

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Nursery

‘Here, we definitely splurged on some things and saved on others, so it all balanced out,’ says Claire. ‘The jungle wallpaper, from American website, Lulu and Georgia, for instance, was a big-ticket item. It was the first thing we chose when I was pregnant with Willow. We were in California at the time so we were able to order it and take it home from there. We put a rocking chair in the corner for feeding Bonnie Belle and reading stories before bed.’

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Bathroom

In keeping with the romantic feel of the house, Claire chose a decorative French-look vanity unit with a white marble top and gold mirror above it as her washstand in the bathroom. The unit is from Homes Direct 365 and the mixer taps are from AliExpress. The walls, painted in Mulberry Silk by Dulux, tie in with the luxurious vintage vibe.

The baby basket is by Olli Ella, while the couple use the vintage dresser as a changing unit

WHAT I LEARNED...

If you’re anything like me and you change your mind a lot, stick to whites. I would go for more neutral base tones at first, and introduce your colour in items that can be easily switched out.

Create moodboards on Pinterest and using Photoshop. I found it helped to visualise how a finished room will look in terms of seeing what colours complement each other.

‘We chose this vanity unit because of the storage space it has. There’s plenty of room for all our toiletries, keeping the top free to display nice-looking decorative items’

Stock up on cleaning products. With a white house like this, and two kids, plus a dog in tow, I’ve learned to clean as we go before the mess dries in. I’ve also realised how valuable a cordless vacuum is!

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DREAMY CANOPY Think like Claire and help little ones to sleep soundly with a cocooning curtain.

It will help to filter the bright light of summer mornings as well as reduce noise

You will need Top tip Choose lightweight fabric in soft shades for an airy feel

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Measure the outside edge of your hoop and add 20cm, this is measurement A. To make the top of the canopy, measure the diameter of the hoop and divide it in two.

Then add 32.5cm to this measurement. Call this new measurement, B. Take measurement A and divide it by four, this is measurement C. Make the top of the canopy by cutting four triangles out of the fabric.

Cut the base of each triangle to measurement C and the two sides to measurement B. Sew all of the triangles together along their long sides using a 2.5cm seam allowance.

Then, sew a loop of herringbone tape at the centre so that you can hang the canopy up.

To make the base, measure the desired height of your canopy and add 20cm, this is measurement D. Cut one big rectangle that is measurement D on both long sides, and measurement A + 40cm on the shorter sides.

Hem the edges of the two long sides and one of the short sides. On the remaining short side, sew a line of wide stitches at 2cm and another at 3cm away from the raw edge. Anchor one end of both lines with a backstitch; leave the other free.

Line up the hemmed long edges of the base to one of the seams at the top. Then pull the free ends of the wide stitches so the fabric gathers up evenly. Do this until the gathered edge is small enough to sew to the raw edge at the top of the canopy, then sew them together.

Inside the canopy, sew strips of herringbone tape at intervals along the new seam. Leave the ends of the strips loose.

Use these strips to tie the hoop inside your new canopy and it’s ready to hang up!

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My colourful décor brings me SO MUCH JOY Lindsey Isla Henderson wasn’t bowled over by her house the first time she saw it, but she could see it becoming her dream kaleidoscope home

Inspiring homes Lindsey is a colour lover, and feels most at home in bright and cheery, yet minimal, spaces. To achieve her signature look in the kitchen-diner, she went for white, handleless cabinets with plain tiles and lots of fun, colourful accents

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A BIT ABOUT ME I’m Lindsey Isla Henderson, 31, a fashion and lifestyle influencer @lindsey_isla. I live here with my partner, George Pelham, a singersongwriter @georgepelham and our dog, Sunday.

WHERE I LIVE Our home is a two-bedroom terraced house in Margate, Kent. We’ve lived here since December 2020.

WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE George and I both work from home so we decided to turn the old galley kitchen into a soundproofed music studio for George and the original dining room into a kitchen-diner.

The rest of the house mostly just needed decorating to our taste.

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HOW I MADE IT MY OWN We really thought about where and how we would spend our time here, and what brings us joy. I’m obsessed with colour, so adding lots of vibrancy really helped to make this house feel like our home.

MY STORY

This was the third property in Margate that we put an offer on. We didn’t walk in and fall head over heels for the place, but we were really specific about what we wanted, and this house ticked all the boxes. Luckily, we were the first people to see this house when it went on the market. We told the estate agents that we’d offer the asking price if they cancelled the rest of the viewings, and it worked!

The first thing we did was to rip up the carpets and the flooring to expose the floorboards underneath. We were quite lucky that nothing major needed doing

when we moved in. If we had wanted to, we could have chosen not to do anything to the house, but the kitchen and the bathroom were very tired looking.

It took us about three months to get everything done – George and I worked so hard painting the walls and sanding floors.

We employed my brother, who is a boatfitter, to do our kitchen and bathroom, and we roped in my parents and grandad to help, too. They were so helpful.

There are things that I still want to do, and I love how I can update it so easily. I’m always being inspired by things I’ve seen and I like having a place that grows with me.

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MY FAVOURITE PART All the colourful grouting we’ve added.

It’s been a great way to bring fun and character to the place. It’s a small detail that makes something boring, like a white tile, really interesting.

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‘The kitchen used to be a galley at the back of the house and it was tiny. George and I both needed a studio space for work, so we decided to rip out the old kitchen and turn it into George’s music studio, and the old dining room became our kitchendiner. It took us a while to work out the best way to design the kitchen and make it fit in the dining room. We love eating at the table so having a dining set that looks great was important. I like design spaces that are bright and minimal, so I didn’t want to have any cupboards on the wall, which meant we had to sacrifice some storage space.’

‘When it came to the worktop, we couldn’t find one we liked anywhere, so I decided to tile a piece of birch ply instead. This is a design feature I absolutely love, and I’ve even recreated it on the dining room table and on my office desk’

‘The pink tap, from Dowsing & Reynolds, is my favourite feature – I had my eye on it for so long and waited ages for it to come back into stock. It brings me so much joy and looks amazing next to the pink grouting’

Lindsey has set the table with cutlery from John Lewis & Partners, napkins from Olive & Betty and colourful coasters from Etsy ‘We made the dining room tabletop ourselves.

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‘We ripped up the floor and sanded the floorboards in here, which were in amazing condition. We had to sand them twice, though, as the first time we oiled them they looked horrible, so we did it again and whitewashed them. I wanted to do a picture rail in the living room, but I didn’t feel like I had the time or the skill to install one, so I created this effect with paint instead. It gave the room a dream-like feel, which is why I stuck to strictly pink and green with the cushions and furniture. I wanted the room to look like it had been dipped in green paint.’

‘I like design spaces that are bright and minimal’

Lindsey has given her living room a fresh, playful feel with a dusky pink and mint ice-cream scheme.

The addition of velvet, checkerboard prints and curved furnishings give it a tinge of Sixties-style glam. ‘We don’t have much furniture in here as I love minimalism, but everything we do have is from MADE.com, and the cushions are bargain buys from IKEA’

‘I’m most proud of the staircase, which I painted in a deep green. I really had a strong vision and I pushed myself with that and I think it paid off’

Style idea Paint stairs in a vibrant colour to brighten up a dark hallway

Hallway ‘The hallway was grey, like much of the rest of the house. We ripped up the carpet and I painted the stairs green.

I’m obsessed with this colour and it has been so durable. George couldn’t quite believe what he was seeing at first but we both love it and it’s so easy to keep clean. I knew I wanted to remove the banister rail to open up the space in the kitchen and make more of a feature of the stairs. I love how this looks and I’m so glad I went with my gut as I was nervous to remove it.

So many people told me not to do it!’

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‘It gave the room a dreamlike feel, which is why I stuck to strictly pink and green’

Inspiring homes ‘We painted the stripes on the walls, though everyone always thinks it’s wallpaper. We didn’t invest in a laser level, so we used an old floorboard as a template and used that to measure out all the lines equally’

HOW TO...

Make your home

feel more spacious Even if it’s on the small side

Design ideas

Take a leaf out of Lindsey’s book and go for minimal and small furnishings, or those with narrow frames and legs, to increase the amount of space between homewares and free up as much floorspace as possible.

Head to yourhomestyle.uk for more painting techniques

Mirrors create an illusion of depth as they bounce light around the room – and the larger, the better. If your bedroom is small go for mirror-fronted wardrobes, and consider investing in other reflective furnishings, too.

Declutter, and get smart with your storage. Try not to cling onto belongings you can’t pack away – clutter will counteract any other tricks you have used to increase feelings of spaciousness.

Consider how you might be able to maximise storage with custom shelving, cupboards and furniture with secret storage compartments.

Music studio ‘We put up soundproof curtains in here and even added pink carpet onto the walls to soak up some sound, too. George wanted this space to feel creative and fun, so we took the painted stripes all the way up the wall and onto the ceiling.’

Try decorating tricks, such as painting the ceiling and the top ¼ section of the walls in a different shade to the lower ¾ section in order to create an illusion of height; or opt for light-coloured flooring to open up the space.

Lindsey’s gallery display is made up of prints from sellers including Lucy Kitch Creative, @aahsocute and Fy! The frames are from her parents’ picture frame shop, Ian Grant Design

Steal my style Get Lindsey’s cheerful home style with these buys

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Azur Wiggle Yellow jug, Oliver Bonas Mini folding crate, Daisy Park

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Bedroom

‘When we first moved in here the carpet was hanging on by a thread – it practically disintegrated when we removed it. When we pulled the wallpaper off it took most of the plaster with it, so we got the whole room redone. To make the space feel bigger, we chose a double bed over anything larger. I didn’t want there to be much else in here to make sure it was as relaxing as possible. With the blue on the walls and the striped Habitat bedding, I was conscious it might look nautical, so I made sure to throw in other colours and contrasting stripes.’

‘Everyone says how calm and peaceful it feels’ ‘We stacked these crates from HAY to make a bedside table.

I thought it added some playfulness to the room and it was really budget-friendly, too. I love the striped bolster cushions from IKEA. The colours bring me so much joy and it’s so comfortable. It’s my safe space’ A Mustard Made locker provides handy storage, while a dress hung on the door doubles up as pretty décor

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Lindsey has gone for a top-to-toe pink look in her office, where she’s painted the floorboards, radiator and the window frame in her favourite colour. She keeps work essentials on her DIY tile-topped desk, including an IKEA desk lamp, a selection of notebooks and a motivational art print by artist Camille Gressier at Fy! The IKEA chair fits in with the pink theme

Inspiring homes

Bathroom

‘The bathroom used to have beige tiles, black vinyl flooring and, as you came down the corridor, you had a view of the toilet. We changed the layout, so now the bath runs along the back wall and that’s what you can see from the corridor. We had all the plumbing built into the wall, which meant that we had the walls brought in a little. We also knocked down the ceiling and exposed the beams, making the room feel so much bigger.’

Lindsey’s sink unit was made from MDF before being tiled and grouted in her trademark playful, minimal style. ‘I upcycled an IKEA mirror with this red metallic frame. I got my dad, who is a picture framer, to send it to me. I love how the pop of red contrasts with the other colours in the room’

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‘The little pink stool is a bargain buy from Aldi and I bought the clothing rail on Amazon for less than £20’

Office

Part of Lindsey’s job as a fashion influencer is to showcase outfits on Instagram, so a clothes rail and full-length mirror are office essentials.

‘I love the light in this room; it’s at the back of the house so it gets the sun all day. It’s had a few transformations as I’ve done different projects in here for work. I was so excited about painting the floor as I’d never seen it done in pink and it’s my favourite colour. I think with the light, you could do anything in here and it would look great.’

‘There is so much I love about this room, including the green grouting.

It makes me smile every day’

WHAT I LEARNED...

Don’t ask for anyone else’s opinion.

Nobody can see the vision you have for the space, and until it’s there in front of them they will never know what it’s going to be like. Trust your gut and go for it.

There’s a YouTube video for everything.

If you’re working to a budget or simply enjoy learning skills and getting stuck in, you’ll be able to find tutorials for everything from fitting shelves to tiling.

I wouldn’t paint a north-facing room in a cold colour. Cool tones tend to make the space feel frosty and uninviting.

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1 Heritage kettle in English Rose, £47.99, Robert Dyas 2 Confetti vase, £17, Arket 3 Honolulu flower market print, from £34.90, Astrid Wilson 4 Risatorp basket in Pale Blue, £10, IKEA 5 Linnea Andersson blanket, £69, Arket 6 Velvet cushion cover, £12.99, H&M Home 7 Aurora mirror in Green, from £125, Oliver Bonas 8 Chia soap dispenser in Mustard, £14.99, Kave Home 9 Tony desk lamp in Lichen, £16, John Lewis & Partners 10 Miniature gluggle jug, £10, Gluggle Jugs 11 Orla Kiely storage tins, £30 for set of three, John Lewis & Partners 54 yourhomestyle.uk

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To help you on your way, we’ve teamed up with decorating tools brand Harris to offer 10 lucky winners a paint brush kit worth £100! The bundle will include*: Ultimate Shed & Fence Swan Neck 120mm brush; Ultimate Shed & Fence Swan Neck 100mm brush; Ultimate extension pole; Seriously Good Shed, Fence and Decking roller (x2); Seriously Good Shed, Fence and Decking 2-inch brush (x2); Seriously Good tarpaulin18 x 12ft (x2); and Seriously Good Work Smarter small handyhold.

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FLORAL BATH MAT Get to grips with latch hooking and add a pop of personality to your bathroom, like Lindsey – when you’ve mastered this skill you can use it all over the home!

Top tip Arcylic yarn is mildew resistant, so it's a great choice for making bathroom rugs

You will need

● latch hook tool ● 50 x 70cm rug canvas ● acrylic yarn, one ball each of green, light

peach, orange and white; three balls of peach ● scissors ● pencil or bullet tip marker ● cardboard (optional) ● darning needle ● template

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Go to Yourhomestyle.co.uk and search ‘floral bathroom template’, then download and print.

Remember to print the design at 100 per cent scale so that it measures 50 x 70cm. Alternatively, draw your own motif onto a piece of paper of the same size. Cut a piece of rug canvas that measures 50 x 70cm and trace the floral design onto it.

Cut 3m of your first wool colour into 8cm lengths. To speed up this process, cut a piece of stiff cardboard to 15cm long and 4cm wide, wrap the wool around the width, and then cut through the wool along one edge.

To attach the wool to the rug canvas, push the tip of the latch hook underneath a strand of canvas where you want to place the colour. The hook and latch will be on one side of the canvas and the bar and handle on the other. Place your yarn under the bar of the hook and pull both ends of the yarn, making sure they are even. Open the latch then insert the ends of the yarn into the opening. Pull your latch hook back through the canvas and the loop of yarn to create a knot (pulling the latch through the canvas will close it).

Tug on the ends of your yarn to tighten the knot.

Repeat the process to fill in the rows. Work from one short edge and move towards the other (cutting more wool as required). Refer to the main image for colour placement.

Trim any stray long ends on the rug with scissors if needed. Then use the orange wool and a darning needle to stitch over the outside edge of the canvas to cover the exposed canvas.

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Whether we are relaxing, entertaining or spending quality moments with family, it’s glorious to be able to make the most of spending the summer outside.

Zest has a wonderful range of wooden outdoor furniture and planters, letting you make the most of your garden space. We’re delighted to tell you that the brand is offering HomeStyle readers the chance to win its picturesque Chepstow Arbour, £440, and Lily Relax Side Table, £75.

The Chepstow Arbour is a delightful place to soak up the sunshine and enjoy the view. It has an airy, high-arched canopy, backed with a diamond trellis, and a comfortable seat.

The handy Lily Relax Side Table, meanwhile, is perfect for your morning cuppa.

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We’ve teamed up with award-winning artisan food company, Tracklements, to offer HomeStyle readers the chance to win a bundle of goodies, including its Robust Wholegrain Mustard and award-winning Fresh Chilli Jam, an engraved slate cheeseboard, recipe book, tea towel and apron!

Whether it’s sausages cooked in delicious Caramelised Onion Marmalade or a ploughman’s with mouth-watering Particularly British Piccalilli, Tracklements adds va-va-voom to your dishes.

Its products are handmade in small batches, using top-quality ingredients sourced locally wherever

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See the full range at tracklements.co.uk

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LOOK U P The original ceiling rose in this room was one of the first things I fell in love with when viewing our Victorian townhouse.

Along with other period features, it made me realise that we could make the house beautiful again. I’d describe our home style as global eclectic with bohemian and vintage touches. I love to incorporate pieces of furniture, textiles and art that’s been collected from our travels and time living abroad. The antique Chinese chest in this room is one of my favourite pieces. @camden_house1886

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PRET T Y & PRAC TICA L

I love creating gallery walls by mixing prints, framed sentimental items, family photos and artwork I’ve made, such as the pink pineapple and orange flower. I love this angle because there’s so much to look at but the colours complement each other and really pop. My house used to be grey, grey, grey and it made me feel drab too but I’m brave enough to experiment now and I would describe my style as happy, vibrant and quirky! @_notjustgrey

Our home style combines modern design with classic homewares. We love having green and earthy colours with natural leafy motifs around the house, complemented with gold accents.

We upcycled this chest of drawers and matching fitted wardrobes when we moved in to reflect this look. We have a small home so multi-function is important in all areas, and this spot doubles up as a nice easy-access display for all my accessories! @no1.thecourt

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I made the cupboard on the left myself from MDF and stuck thin beading onto the front then painted it. The bathroom is super small so I had to put in a very dinky bath, I’m short so luckily it’s not a problem for me! I love pastels, and I think I’ve pulled off the aesthetic in here. I always wanted subway tiles too, these ones are from Tile Mountain and they are just what I was after! @luvmyabode

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DECORATORÕS

MOODBOARDS This month we’re heading outdoors in search of interiors inspiration from the Great British countryside

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Give your home a sense of grandeur with a modern twist

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Sink into a bold maximalist scheme that’s bursting with floral abundance

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Shake off novelty prints and relax with a pared-back, cleverly layered look

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Bronte wallpaper in Light Green, £66 per roll, Bobbi Beck

Artisan Plaster wallpaper in Blush, £15 per roll, The Range

Linton fabric in Moss, £29 per m, Stitched Fresco Dappled Trees wallpaper in Ochre, £11 per roll, Wilko

Farnham Manor tiles, £60 per sq m, Your Tiles

Dulux Heritage matt emulsion in Powder Colour, £42 per 2.5L, Homebase

Luxury Roman blind in Hardwick Apple, from £65.75, English Blinds

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PASTORAL PARKLAND This quietly confident scheme takes its inspiration from some of Britain’s famous stately homes

Country Grass mural, £55, Dunelm

Stately Manor mural in Sepia, £35 per sq m, Graham & Brown

Claypaint in Sunday, £48 per 2.5L, Fenwick and Tilbrook

Dante Sand cross tile, £46.95 per sq m, Walls & Floors

Heritage touches create a timeless look in an instant

Artificial ficus, £39.99, Homescapes

Clarke & Clarke Oxford fabric in Sage, £25.50 per m, Jane Clayton

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WORK THIS LOOK

l Subtle grey creates a timeless base for crisp apple green and

touches of buttermilk yellow, while the multi-dimensional beauty of nature is bought to life with a mix of woodland tones, supported by creamy hues. The colour of the moment – plaster pink – adds warmth to this calm, meditative space. l Heritage touches, such as parquet-effect tiles, bring a sense of

grandeur. Choose lighter tones for a fresh effect or go dark for a cosy feel; whatever you choose, large traditional-style rugs are a must! l Give this look a modern spin by choosing custom murals instead allpaper, Tree Green w £12, Dunelm

GoodHome Poproc k Pecan self-adhesiv e vinyl planks, £14 per sq m, B&Q

of wallpaper. Look for archival and famous works of art that have been scanned and digitally printed in high definition for dramatic effect.

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Bamboo & Birds wallpaper in Scallion Green/Fuschia, £115 per roll, Sanderson

Stately Bouquet wallpaper in Charcoal, £17 per roll, Wilko

Knitted velvet furnishing fab ric in Dahlia, £30 per m, Jo hn Lewis & Pa rtners

allpaper, £65 Venetian Noir w & Brown per roll, Graham

Wall paint in Capri Pink, £55.95 per 2.5L, Annie Sloan

stone fruit inspire an indulgent scheme HOW TO

WORK THIS LOOK l Take your inspiration from opulent, overgrown gardens

that are rich with rambling roses, lush foliage and plenty of wildlife hiding in the undergrowth. Choose floral patterns that feature butterflies, birds and beetles, or include these animals as motifs on accessories, such as cushions, hardware and candles. l The key colour is rich cerise: a juicy tone inspired by

stone fruit that’s huge in the fashion sphere this season. Cut through the sweetness with hints of orange and give depth to the effect with large swathes of dark green and plum. l Accessorise the scheme with eccentric, maximalist

touches. Pile on leopard print, tassels and plenty of velvet.

Pre-loved pieces and vintage-style treasures will add to the moody Seventies vibe – why not upcyle them with gold leaf?

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Susie Q wallpaper, £195 for three rolls, linen fabric, £119 per m, both Mind the Gap

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ROSE GARDEN Let your imagination run wild with this exuberant and bohemian scheme that’s full of hidden surprises

Eloise floral rug, from £79, Dunelm

Floral afternoon tea party set, £35; Boho Spice Orange and Pink dinner candles, £40 for 12, all Talking Tables

Laura Ashley Summer Palace wallpaper in Duck Egg, £42 per roll, Next

Galerie Global Fusion hummingbirds wallpaper, £34.95, B&Q Matt emulsion in Ayton Green, £41.95 per 2.5L, Victory Colours

Moduleo Impress Country Oak 5488 0 herringbone floor ing, £38.39 per sq m, Best 4 Flooring

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Birds of Paradise velvet fabric in Fuchsia, £35 per m, Sara Miller

Oasis Amelia wallp aper, £36.50 per roll, Your Stylish Home

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Matt paint in Calming Blue, £21 per 1L, YesColours

Compact fringed parasol in Black Cream stripe, £360, Cox & Cox

South Beach palm leaf wallpaper in Navy Blue, £13.99 per roll, World of Wallpaper

Chalk paint in Giverny, £23.95 per 1L, Annie Sloan

Wooden slat wallpaper in Grey, £9 per roll, Dunelm

Tune in to texture to make the most of these calming colours Lohko fabric in Indi go/ Jasmine, £26.40 pe r m, Scion

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WORK THIS LOOK

l A neutral colour scheme without bold shades and statement

patterns allows texture to become the main focus. Tactile finishes add dimension to the room, engaging the eye with a sense of depth. Use this styling tip when you need a soothing space. l Start from the ground up choosing flooring that features uneven

colour or distressed effects. If you prefer hard flooring, look out for washed wood floorboards. Knobbly and bobbly carpets or rugs will give a softer feel underfoot. If your budget will stretch to seagrass or sisal carpets, these are a good hard-wearing and eco-friendly option, you could also try large-scale jute rugs for a similar look. rpet in Biscuit Faro loop pile ca ht er sq m, Carpetrig Heather, £8.99 p 66 yourhomestyle.uk

l Accessorise with plenty of textiles. Think macramé cushions and

fringed throws in shades of delicate white and blue.

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SOPHISTICATED SEASIDE Freshen up with a coastal-inspired scheme that’s nautical but nice set £1,499; Marlow six-seater living s, seahorse outdoor cushion outdoor £25 for set of two; straw round rug, cushion, £19.50; Alfresco rattan £59; outdoor pouffe £99; glass vase, £15, all M&S

Claypaint in Maurice, £48 per 2.5L, Fenwick & Tilbrook

Macramé rug, from £41, Home Essentials

Fly Away fabric by Studio G in Taupe, £12.80 per m, Jane Clayton Talia chandelier, £170; floral cushion, £16; seersucker throw, from £60; strip e rug, from £65; amphora lamp, £70; ombré curtains, from £22; Ashington bedside table, £150, all Next

Bellevue Anthracite tile, £41.98 per sq m, Tile Giant

Livia furnishing fabric in Peacock, £30 per m, John Lewis & Partners

Vernon Rustic Grey gloss ceramic wall tile, £32.22 per sq m, Victoria Plumbing

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One problem room Lilly s con ser vatory This is the conservatory at the back of our house. At the moment it’s a bit of a dumping ground. I’d love to make it more homely, somewhere we can entertain guests and chill out after work – reading and enjoying a drink, etc. Like a lot of conservatories, it’s too warm in the summer and cold in the winter, so it would be great if we could use it all year round.

Likes: gold accents, luxurious materials, pastels.

Dislikes: lots of pine wood and anything that’s dominated by a grey or neutral colour scheme that can look and feel cold.

TWO NEW LOOKS

This month, we ask two interior stylists to solve Lilly’s room design dilemma, each creating a moodboard to help her find the perfect solution for her conservatory It’s Cocktail Time poster, from £9.95, Desenio

Cassini Gold floor lamp, £104, Iconic Lights

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COCKTAIL HOUR

Clarence two-seater sofa in Teal Blue, £349.99, DaAl’s Brielle serving cart, £179.99, Wayfair

Yellow velvet patterned cushion, £19.99, Homesense

Polperro Coral rug, from £45, Weaver Green

MEET THE STYLIST

Feature Lisa Moses

Lisa Moses is an interiors shoot producer and stylist living in Bristol.

She loves working with homeowners to showcase their spaces in interiors magazines.

Find Lisa on Instagram @lisamoses.creative.

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Mirrored round tray with gold edge, £19.99, Homesense

Lyza cocktail glasses, £110 for a set of four, Sweetpea & Willow

Velvet shell cushion, £13, Rhoom

Style advice Harpers drinks trolley, £149, Dunelm

Colour palette Use this trio of colours in these proportions around the room

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1 Factor Fifty matt paint, £46 per 2.5L, COAT Paints 2 Sunstar No 42 matt paint, £41.95 per 2.5L, Victory Colours 3 Loving Teal paint, £21 per 1L, YesColours

Lisa’s style tips ● Place a drinks trolley in the room to create a mini bar area with cocktail shakers, beautiful coupe glasses and vibrant glass votives. ● Use stencils to add colour and pattern to a wall or floor. Cheaper than wallpaper, you can use leftover paints or sample pots to save money (see our feature on p76).

WHY IT WORKS A casual take on a cocktail lounge, the sumptuous velvets, rich colours and opulent gold accents will elevate Lilly’s conservatory into an inviting space that’s perfect for entertaining. The gentle colour palette of blush pink with a splash of yellow will keep the room feeling light and bright in summer, while deeper teal tones transform it into a cosy sanctuary in winter.

Fiesta glass cocktail shaker, £22.50, Oliver Bonas

● Mirrored accessories add a glint of glamour, reflect light and create the illusion of space, while opting for furniture on legs will also make the room feel bigger. Position a statement floor lamp in the corner to add mood lighting and atmosphere.

lovwee Green Tenby five-piece candle holder and vase set, £39, Cult Furniture

The Art of the Cocktail book, £10, Liberty Cleo throw, £32.50, Oliver Bonas

If you’d like our stylists’ help with a problem room, send a photo of your space to homestyle@ourmedia. co.uk for your chance to appear in our new feature.

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Diamond Drop wall stencil, £36, Dizzy Duck Designs

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This scheme brings a welcoming ‘sit down and relax’ vibe to a room that could be used all year round to unwind or entertain. The elegant library feel has timeless luxury, which would come from a feature wall, warm wood tones and traditional yet unique accessories. A comfy place to sit with a drink from a trolley and a blanket at hand – what could be better?

Dasni Marble & Brass floor lamp, £90, Habitat

Black bamboo screen, £175, Cox & Cox

Look Two Fan clock, £99, Furniture Village Country Hideaway woven throw, £12.50, Habitat

Huxley electric stove suite, £389, Dunelm

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Laura Ashley Redbrook wood panel wallpaper, £42 per roll, Wallpaper Direct

Garden Trading Whichford cushion, £25, Next

Marsh Botanical Boudoir cushion, £22, Dunelm

MEET THE STYLIST Feature Becky Clarke

Becky Clarke is an interior stylist, designer and writer. She loves using her passion for crafting to create pieces for the home. See more of her makes at etsy. com/uk/shop/ dashwooddogcoats.

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Green Areca artificial palm tree, £69.99, Homesense

Style advice Black stripe wicker basket, £10; mono tassled throw, £15; Edessa wicker basket, £7; Gold side table, £60; round hanging trailing plant, £8; leaf embossed candle, £4; LED lantern, £8; ceramic plant sprayer, £4, all B&M

Colour palette Use this trio of colours in these proportions around the room

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1 Rock Samphire No 35 matt emulsion, £41.95 per 2.5L, Victory Colours 2 Van Deusen Blue HC 156 matt emulsion, £24.50 per 0.94L, Benjamin Moore 3 Meadow Lilly No 96 matt emulsion, £41.95 per 2.5L, Victory Colours

Becky’s style tips ● A feature wall of green wallpaper brings character and colour, while the panel-style design introduces an elegant upmarket feel. Place a drinks cabinet against this wall for a beautiful statement piece that offers useful storage and a display surface.

Arai Jaquard throw, £39.50, Oliver Bonas

BePureHome cabinet, £309, nunido

Yellow bamboo outdoor citronella candle, £6, B&M

Rattan-effect baskets, £35 for two, George Home

Outdoor citronella candle, £6, B&M

● Create a focal point in the bay window area with a pair of comfortable chairs with added cushions and a floor lamp – perfect for a quiet five minutes, or catching up with a friend. Keep a basket full of rolled blankets at hand to stay warm and cosy on chilly nights. ● Address the fluctuating seasonal temperatures with a folding screen that can be moved to the right place to diffuse harsh sunlight in summer, and a plug-in electric stove to bring warmth on cold days.

What did Lilly decide?

‘I love Lisa’s cocktail hour scheme.

The pieces are all so on-trend, they would work in any room in the house and would be easy to swap out if I ever fancy a change. I definitely need those beautiful glasses and cocktail cart for summer drinks with the girls!’

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£29 Feeling Fresh bath mat, Urban Outfitters

£19 Cylinder vase, Arket

for a set of four Flower coasters, Flamingo Candles

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thrifty updates FOR UNDER £30

£23

Check rectangle photo frame, made in design

£10

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Stuck in a style rut? These summer buys will revive your mojo – and all for less than £30!

Green tumbler glass, George Home

£23 Tufted stripe cushion in Pink and Red, Sass & Belle

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Moulded candle holders, from £9 each; summer coloured dinner candles, £28 for 12, Ian Snow

Don’t have the budget for new candlesticks?

These technicolour delights will instantly lift tired pieces.

Colour me happy Boost your mood with this selection of cheap and cheerful buys in a riot of bright, uplifting tones

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Habitat Optimist carafe, £18, Argos

Emily Marlin plant pot in Pop Jesmonite, MADE.com

£2.99 Patterned porcelain mug, H&M Home

£17 Jacquard woven bath towel, Arket 72 yourhomestyle.uk

Style edit Resin coral decoration, £22; bread basket, £5; two-tone oval placemat, £5; wavy edge placemat, £5; table runner, £10, all Matalan

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Coastal grandma Evoke happy childhood memories of holidays by the seaside with these bargains

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Body candle Geranium & Lavender, Habitat

£19.99 Cotton rug in blue, H&M Home

£5 Lemon jug, Flying Tiger Copenhagen

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Portland rustic mirror in Grey, The Range

£22 Olea europaea tree, IKEA

Seaside stripes never go out of style, so it’s always worth picking up pieces that you love

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Shell stoneware serving bowl, John Lewis & Partners

Large Mojave glaze vase in Blue, Sass & Belle

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Chillan cushion cover, La Redoute

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Stoneware bowl in pink, £3.59; lunch plate, £4.68 each; mug, £2.37 each; vase, £7.94, all Søstrene Grene

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Cottage garden

Frankie butter keeper, Urban Outfitters

It’s true that the best things in life are free, but treating yourself to these pretty pieces won’t cost the earth

£25 Morris & Co. fruit jug, Next

lowvee £22 Summerhill Meadow cushion, John Lewis & Partners

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£15 Kopparranka duvet cover set, IKEA

£3 Daisy chain garland, Sainsbury’s Home

£20 Faux tulips in check vase, Habitat

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The vintage floral pieces that you kept from the last time this trend was popular have another chance to shine!

£14 Yellow bee wall art, George Home

£25.50

for a set of three Wild Rose suitcases, Sass & Belle

Strawberry print picnic blanket, Primark

£10 Strawberry Garden scallop dish, Cath Kidston

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Stripe doormat and runner set, Argos

for a set of two Ridged dinner candle in Blue, Primark

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£22 Double plant stand, Habitat

£25 Tizzo retro vessel table lamp with bulb, BHS

Get in early on this year’s Autumn/Winter trends by indulging in natural tones

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for set of four Serveur bowls in Green, MADE.com

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Seventies cool Adopt a laid-back attitude, put on some smooth jazz and enjoy these sophisticated, budget-friendly buys

Matte black sphere table lamp, George Home

for set of four Tortoiseshell wine glasses, Wilko

Faux fur Mongolian cushion, £20; textured stripe cushion, £18; Navy velour cushion, £12.99; Grey check cushion, £16; diamond woven throw, £19.99, all M&Co

£17.99 Marble toothbrush mug in Black, H&M Home

£20 Bamboo round mirror, B&M

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Waste not, paint pot We’ve collected inspiring ideas to use up leftover paint and tester pots. Sometimes all you need to make a big impact is a small amount of colour

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AROUND IN CIRCLES

COLOUR ZONE Energise your working day by zoning the area around your desk with bright colours. Yellows and oranges will help to keep you motivated, while a dash of nearby blue will act as an aid for deep thinking. Using different shades to define areas for specific activities, such as working, reading or sleeping, can help your mind to focus on the task. It’s a neat trick in children’s bedrooms, or for breaking up large open-plan living areas. Apply the basics of colour psychology to your paint choices and select bold tones for a lively, fun-filled area or tone things down with tranquil pastels or very deep hues in spaces designed for relaxation. Choose a pale base tone for the rest of your walls to tie your scheme together.

Perfect curves look tricky to achieve, but there are a couple of different ways you can plot them out before you start painting. If you’re planning to create several circles or curves of the same size, it might be worth investing in a reusable stencil. For a one-off design, follow the steps below for the nail and string method.

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Walls in matt emulsion in Snowdrop, from £18 per 2.5L; headboard in flat matt emulsion in Cushion Craze, from £36 per 2.5L, both Crown

Use warm, earthy tones to create a dreamy effect for a good night’s sleep

Start by marking the centre of your curve or circle. For the headboard design shown on this page, the centre point would be the middle of the width of the bed and level with the top of the skirting board. Make a mark at the widest point of your design. Cut a piece of string 10cm longer than the space between your two marks.

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BEFORE SUNSET Get in on the shaped headboard trend without splashing out hundreds of pounds for a new piece of furniture. Painting your headboard straight onto the wall instead means you’ll have a choice of thousands of colours and hundreds of shapes. Minimalist styles, such as curves or straight-edged blocks are quick to apply and you can easily create this look in an afternoon. If you have a bit more time, why not try something more ornate, like a stepped or scalloped design? Use a washable paint for these headboards as regular contact with the wall can cause marks to build up.

Use a thin brush to paint in the edges of the design. Use the tip of the brush to push the paint up to the pencil line so you get a crisp edge. If you don’t trust your painting skills, use tape to mask out the design instead. Cut small slits into the outside edge of the tape and gently bend it around to follow your drawn line.

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Tap a nail into the wall at the centre point, then tie the string to the nail.

At the other end of the string, tie a pencil. The distance between the nail and the pencil should be the same as the distance between the two marks on your wall. Hold the pencil so that the string is taut and lightly draw the guideline for your curve.

Easyclean matt emulsion in Cream White and Mustard Jar, both £23 per 2.5L, Crown

Expert advice

Sunshine yellow and sky blue are great choices for complementing the view outside of your window

FINE LINES Marcus Jarvis, In House Painter & Decorator at decorating tools brand, Harris, explains how to paint super-neat edges with ease.

Along with great coverage and a smooth finish, neat edges are vital if you want to feel satisfied with your DIY painting and decorating.

The most important thing is to use a paint brush that’s been specifically designed for ‘cutting in’ (painting edges). Look for a brush with tapered bristles that create a thin, blade-like edge. This will give you more control and an improved finish.

01 Start painting by placing the wide tip of the brush against the edge and pulling the paint along in segments around a metre at a time. Then, using the brush as you normally would, thicken the edge by another 5–10cm.

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02 With the edge complete, switch to a roller to fill in the outlined block. Start about a foot from where you’ve cut in and apply the paint in a W motion. Overlap as much of the brush-painted area as you dare, remembering to avoid painting over the actual edge. This technique will blend the brush-painted edges in, preventing a ‘framed’ look.

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SUNNY SIDE UP Open up your alcoves with radiant colour. Far from being dark corners, these recessed features can be turned into the focal points of your room.

Sunshine yellow and sky blue are great choices for complementing the view outside of your window and you can go on to paint the window frame with specialist paint too. If your alcoves are set into the wall around a fireplace, punchy orange tones will make the room feel cosier. If you don’t have alcoves, you can apply this principle to shelving units and bookcases instead.

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SENSATIONAL STENCILS Stippling brushes at the ready! Stencils are back from the Nineties to brighten up dull walls. These straightforward templates are a super-flexible alternative to wallpaper, you can use them to add a little (or a lot!) of playful pattern. Make it your own by choosing your favourite colours and play with placement in different areas of the room. One of the joys of stencilling is the slightly imperfect final result. It plays into the folksy, handmade trend of the last few years and you’ll enjoy knowing you did it all yourself.

If you indulged in this trend the last time around, you’re probably already a dab-hand but, if you’re starting out on your stencil journey there are a few tips you need to remember. Spray the back of the stencil with a low-tack spray adhesive before you begin, this will help to stop the stencil from moving while you work. Always use a small amount of paint at a time, it’s a good idea to start with a brush or sponge that is almost dry to build up a barrier around the edge of the stencil before filling in the middle.

Apply the paint at a right angle to the wall, dabbing it in small sections until you get the desired effect.

Use high-end tester pots to elevate your scheme

Walls in Napoleonic Blue wall paint, £41.95 per 2.5L, Flowers in English Yellow, Emperor’s Silk, Pure and Amsterdam Green chalk paint, £23.95 per 1L; Meadow Flowers stencil, £17.95, all Annie Sloan

Matt emulsion in Friendly Pink, Fresh Yellow, Fresh Aqua, from £21 per 1L, YesColours

Expert advice BLOCK PARTY Emma Bestley, Creative Partner of YesColours reveals how to makeover your room using less paint.

Rather than taking on the task of painting an entire room, look for areas to be creative. Consider where you can inject colour and personality without too much fuss. One option is colour blocking – a clever way to zone a space.

Or, you could consider adding a little extra flair with a painted arch, horizontal strip or organic shape in your favourite colour. Another brilliant quick task to enhance a room would be to paint a frame or block of colour onto your wall around your framed art, or a mirror.

Overall, the most important thing is to let your imagination run wild. Your walls are a blank canvas, ready and waiting for you to reinvent your space.

After all, you can always paint it back if you change your mind!

Wood paint in Bishop Blue, Dulcote Stone and Peregrine Blue, £20 per 750ml, Thorndown

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COLOUR THAT POPS

Revamping large pieces of furniture can make a big difference to how your room feels, sometimes even more so than painting on your walls. It’s an easy way to add colour to rented homes and a fun project to take out into the garden on dry days. Upgrading your drawers with stripes makes use of small amounts of paint in different hues, so it’s ideal if you have a lot of tester pots hanging around.

For a refined effect, pick a palette of three colours and repeat these across the piece.

If you want to create something more playful, why not try a rainbow or blend similar hues together for an ombré look?

Remember to check the formula of the paint you’re using to see what kind of finishing it might need to help the new colours stand up to every-day use.

Shine a spotlight on woodwork by dressing it up in a daring new shade.

A fresh coat of colour will bring the delicate details of traditional style carpentry into focus. If your mouldings are more streamlined, the change in tone will add sharp, graphic interest to your room. Pump up the volume by adding a pop of contrasting colour to your existing scheme. Using shades that sit on the opposite sides of the colour wheel is a quick stylist’s trick to create dynamic looks. Pink and green is an Instagram favourite, and a great example of this hack. You can also try a duo of lilac and lemon for energising living areas, as well as a zesty orange and blue combo as shown to full effect in this hallway and dining room.

Expert advice

A strip of colour creates definition between rooms

Door in interior wood and metal paint in Bedford Square, from £34.50 per 1L; walls in marble matt emulsion in Coral Orange from £55.50 per 2.5L; stairs in interior wood and metal paint in Proper Blue, from £34.50 per 1L; rear walls in Gentleman’s Pink paint from £55.50 per 2.5L, all Mylands

Make the most of an outdoor space this summer with a cool coastal look,

LUXE Lotus mini grill, £125, Cuckooland Fringed deckchair in Blue stripe, £250, Cox & Cox

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Blue BBQ bucket grill, £29.99, TK Maxx

Cream fringed deckchair with head cushion, £119.99, Gardenesque

Fill your outdoor space with nautical delights. From £5, B&M Tall bamboo lantern with TruGlow candle, £34.99, Lights4fun

Cane lantern, £15, B&M Natural hammock, £149, Beaumonde

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Lavender waterproof scatter cushion, £74 each, Bridgman

You don’t need to live near the beach to give your garden a summery seaside-inspired look. Keep things simple by adopting a palette of blues and ivory, and opt for fabrics in classic deckchair stripes for a look that won’t date. When it comes to accessories, be inspired by timeless, beach-combing finds, such as driftwood and rope.

Vivere’s Combo double Blue Lagoon hammock with stand, £148, Sleepyhammock

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Cotton rope hanging chair, £43.99, BTFY

Indoor outdoor cushion, £12.99, BeanBagBazaar

Combine different shades of blue, such as navy, aqua and ultramarine, to add interest to this look

Single hammock with black frame, £79.99, Von Haus

TOTAL: £301.95

OUTDOOR LIVING or a playful and vibrant colour-pop scheme, without breaking your budget Darjeeling rainbow rug (180 x 120cm), £205, Weaver Green

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Pure new wool picnic blanket in Lollypop Yellow, £155, Heating & Plumbing London

Recycled wool picnic blanket in Mustard herringbone, £75, The Tartan Blanket Co

Burnt Orange garden parasol, £44.99, Von Haus

Soft Terracotta tassel parasol, £120, Ella James

Wow your guests with a zingy garden set.

From £29, John Lewis & Partners

Extreme Lounging Mighty B outdoor bean bag, £109 in Lime, Cuckooland

Update garden furniture on a shoestring with brightly coloured spray paint

Reversible outdoor rug (180 x 120cm), £40, Talking Tables

Juno Gooseberry indoor/ outdoor cushion, £65, Weaver Green

Rive Droite bistro set In Pomegranate Steel, £160, Garden Trading

TOTAL: £814

Veeva outdoor/indoor bean bag recliner in Lime Green, £39.99, BeanBag Bazaar

This summer’s trend for brightly coloured garden furniture instantly injects fun to an outdoor space. Zesty citrus shades of lime, yellow and orange look great together, but don’t be afraid to throw some electric blue or turquoise into the mix. Avoid being too matchy-matchy and combine different colours for an eclectic feel.

Botella outdoor/indoor cushion in Ochre, from £30, Walton & Co

Metal garden bistro set in Peach, £79.99, Sue Ryder

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Pots of style For those of us without an outdoor space, cultivating a thriving statement garden indoors is a great way of getting a nature-fix each day in a super-stylish way!

Complement your plant collection with wooden textures. Desser Shanghai rattan lounge chair, £259.99; jute pouffe, £79, from the Green Therapy range, John Lewis & Partners

On display With the right care and styling techniques, you can make a green getaway within your own four walls, come rain or shine outside.

You may want to have one specific area for your indoor garden, or you might prefer to spread your plants throughout your home. Whichever you choose, showing your plants off to their best is a must.

Switch up the height levels by positioning some plants on the floor, others on raised planters and a selection on shelves or even hanging from the walls and ceiling. This will create an immersive feel and blend the boundary between outdoors and in.

Create zones in your home for different types of plant species. Window ledges are great for sun-loving succulents and cacti, while bathrooms are ideal for rainforest varities, such as ferns and tropical species like the popular Monstera deliciosa (Swiss cheese plant). Knowing where each plant group is in your home will make watering and tending easier too, as you can tackle it one zone at a time.

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If you’re super-tight for space, a miniature terrarium garden is the way to go. Terrarium, 37cm, £45, Dunelm

SUN OR SHADE? Sarah Gerrard-Jones, author of The Plant Rescuer breaks down the two types of light for plants: ‘Direct light means there is nothing (other than the window glass) obstructing the light reaching your plant. Indirect light means that the sun’s rays aren’t hitting the plant. It can also mean partially filtered light, which is passing through something before it reaches your plant, like leaves on a tree outside or a semi-opaque window covering.’

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Bodhi carlos wall planters, £69.44, House of Isabella

Propagation power If you’re concerned that creating a health-boosting botanical oasis in your home is going to be too expensive, don’t worry! You can tap into the positive effects of plants and save money by propagating any species that you might already have.

For propagation success, you’ll need pruners, a small trowel, spare pots, a houseplant potting mix and a flat surface that you won’t mind getting a bit grubby with split soil.

There are three methods of propagating, depending on the variety of plant. Cuttings involves removing a stem or leaf of a plant (try it on devil’s ivy); division means removing a section that has separate stems from the rest of the plant (prayer plants), and offsets – cutting off the small replicas that can grow as offshoots from the main plant (spider plants). Once you’ve got your cutting, division or offshoot, plant it into a big enough pot for its size.

Make sure that it’s well covered with the houseplant potting mix but leave enough room for the roots to grow down. Give it a very gentle sprinkle of water and place in a light room. You should see development within four weeks but be patient as some plant cuttings take longer.

Keep mess to a minimum with a helpful potting tarp. From £17.20, TomNoahDesign at Etsy

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Placing cuttings in water will encourage root growth. Hydroponic propagation station, £14.99, Corseside Nursery You can re-purpose a glass cabinet like this one into a thriving indoor greenhouse.

Fabrikör glass-door cabinet, £150, IKEA

STAY HYDRATED Some plants love a daily mist while others like to soak up a good dose of water from the bottom of the pot. Search online to see what your plants need. Author Sarah Gerrard-Jones explains that the season will affect watering routines too; ‘In the summer, houseplants use more water than in winter. As a guide, I’d recommend reducing the frequency of watering by 50 per cent during the colder months.’

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Kikkerland Design terracotta seed sprouter germination discs, set of three, £24.95, Trouva

Grow your own Roomy plant boxes can be used for a huge range of indoor gardening needs, including growing veg. £79, Ferm Living

Mini greenhouse, £10.30, Flying Tiger

Click & Grow The Smart Garden 3 grow light, £95, Amazon

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If you think you need an outdoor space to grow vegetables, think again! A sunny windowsill is a great spot for harvesting herbs, while a handy indoor greenhouse can let you grow larger produce, such as lettuce, tomatoes, chillies, peppers, radishes and even carrots. Growing your own produce provides you with instant, fresh flavour for your meals and cuts down on your grocery costs. Herbs including rosemary, thyme and basil will also emit a wonderful scent into your home.

To get started, choose an area with consistent light levels (a south-facing window is ideal), away from draughts. Pick pots with good drainage holes – terracotta is perfect because it’s porous and retains less moisture than your average plastic plant pot, it also looks lovely and is better for the environment. Place your herb plant or vegetable seeds in an indoor potting mix, give it a delicate watering and let your baby veggies grow! To keep them happy, give them an occasional dose of liquid or granular fertiliser every other week or so. You can also pop some pebbles at the bottom of your pots to increase the drainage.

No space for large pots or a greenhouse?

Try propagating vegetables from scraps!

Using veg you already have in the fridge is a fun, space-saving and eco-friendly way to grow your own produce. Onions, lettuce, celery, and avocados are some good examples to try. Simply pop your scraps in a jar or container with the bottom dipped in water and place in natural, direct light. To make things easier and neater, you can now buy clever germination discs that you can place on the top of glasses or jars.

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1 Citrus lemon tree, £24.99, Dobbies 2 Small snake plant, £14, Leaf Envy 3 Kitchen herb kit, £18, Herboo 4 Theodore (Dischidia) plant, £18, Patch Plants 5 Re-recycled plant pot, £12, The Upcycling Market 6 Hydroponics plant, from £8.99, Dobbies 7 Watering can in Pink and Green, £38, Block Design 8 Pegi ceramic plant pot, £16.50, Oliver Bonas 9 Houseplants biostimulant fertiliser, £13.79, The Magic Molecule Co 10 Green stripe jute basket, £19.95, The Northern Line 11 Fiddle leaf fig plant, £29.99, Hortology 12 Mini garden tool set, £12.50, Kikkerland 13 Coir grow pots, from £2, The Stem 14 HAY enamel sprinkle herb pot, black, £18, Goodhood Store 15 Terracotta plant pots, from £2.50, Scaramanga August 2022 87

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KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

Put some new ideas on the table with this month’s stylish updates CLEAN SWEEP

As well as looking super stylish, a Ruggable rug will refresh your kitchen in a jiffy and is surprisingly easy to keep clean. Rugs help to catch dirt and crumbs that tend to scatter about on hard flooring, so you’ll find yourself having to vacuum less often. When you’re ready to clean up, peel it off the special cushioned underlay, pop it in the washing machine and it will come out as fresh as a daisy.

PRETTY TOUGH

Pastel kitchens create a serene atmosphere that’s ideal for turning down the temperature when you’re cooking under pressure! For an uninterrupted sweep of soothing colour, try a splashback from Alusplash. Each one is made from solid aluminium, which can be used behind all sinks and hobs for a seamless, minimalist look.

Elements matt splashback in Frosted Flora, from £139, AluSplash

Cynthia Rowley Lamella Jade rug and classic rug pad, from £99, Ruggable Melamine flower bowls, £6.99 each, Bluebells of Bath

SMART THINKING

PETAL PICNIC

Pretty up your outdoor meals with these adorable flower bowls. They’re made of durable melamine, so they’ll stand up to heavy use, year after year.

Saving energy has never been more important: not only does it help to reduce your household’s use of fossil fuels, but it also keeps your bills down. GROHE’s cold-start taps are designed to provide only cold water when the tap’s lever is in the default central position.

Most taps will provide a mixture of hot and cold water when placed in this spot, which can waste hot water if you don’t need or want it.

If you do decide you need a bit of warmth, just turn the lever to the left, it’s simple as that!

BauEdge basin mixer in small, £97.44, GROHE

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I ve given my garden a HOLIDAY VIBE

From a cocktail bar to a shaded lounge area, Aurélien Farjon has created the perfect vacation spot right at home

About me

I’m Aurélien Farjon, an interior stylist. I live in a three-bed Edwardian house in Croydon with my partner, Fernando, and our whippet, Fino.

I love to share my creative projects on Instagram @aurelieninteriors.

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MY PROBLEM GARDEN The way the garden had been laid out didn’t work for us at all.

The path was on the wrong side, and everything was quite linear and boring. As a self-confessed maximalist, it was too bare-looking for me. I need lots of things everywhere for a space to feel like home. I believe your garden, much like your interiors, should be a reflection of you, and it wasn’t.

HOW I MADE IT WORK I created different zones, such as a coffee area for the morning and a bar area in the sun for a drink in the evenings. I wanted the garden to be a peaceful sanctuary where we could escape from our busy schedules and take a moment to pause.

MY FAVOURITE PART Turning the garden shed into a summer bar was a highlight. It definitely has the wow factor and I love revealing it to guests.

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For that instant tropical feel, go for frost-hardy plants with large leaves like banana plants and Trachycarpus palms. Aurélien bought a lot of his greenery at Dobbies

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‘I love meditating to the sound of birds, practising yoga on the lawn or just soaking up the sun’

Style advice Three simple tricks to try in your own home

BRING THE INDOORS OUT Maximise your time outdoors by making it as comfortable as possible. ‘I’ve added some PVC sheets on top of our pergola to protect the seating from the rain so I can dress it like an indoor space with plenty of cushions, a throw and a rug, and not worry about it getting wet,’ says Aurélien. ‘I’ve also added a little shelf above the seating area where I display ornaments, just like I would in my living room. Putting solar-powered lights inside the ceiling pendant means that on warm evenings I can relax in there until late.’

RAISE A GLASS ‘We had to dismantle the shed to get work done,’ says Aurélien.

‘As we were about to put it back up together, Fernando suggested turning it into a garden bar instead (needless to say, he didn’t need to twist my arm!). We added vertical batons to bring the roof higher on one side and then created a bar top with a piece of wood that’s held open with a chain. To finish, I created a faux tiled surface using stick-on decals from Wayfair. When guests arrive at any garden party it’s always a conversation starter and everyone gravitates towards it.’

EMBRACE COLOUR ‘If you can’t get experimental with décor in the garden, then where else? Bold colours look incredible in the direct sunlight, which is why I would encourage everyone to go for at least one great pop of colour somewhere in their space. Go for a colour that makes you happy when you look at it, and it will brighten even the darkest of days!

I love mixing pastels with a bright accent.’ If you don’t want to go for a ‘more-ismore’ look, like Aurélien, tap into the trend with bold and bright accessories that are easy to swap out.

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Style idea Add a beach vibe with a set of floaty curtains

‘I’ve used recycled plastic rugs to define zones.

They feel so soft when walking barefoot in the summer and they don’t retain moisture if it rains.

The best part is they’re made out of recycled plastic bottles. I try to be as eco-friendly as I can’

‘I’m a great believer in spending money with brands that give back, whether that’s to the environment or impoverished communities. These woven bowls are from Lola & Mawu who work with local artisans in Africa’

MY EXPERIENCE When we first moved in, the garden was a bramble jungle! We had to carve our way through to get to the fence and after a few days chopping all the overgrowth down (thanks, Dad!) we could finally see what we were working with. We lived in the house for a few months before doing any work. I paid attention to the parts of the garden that got the sun at different times of the day and took that into account when designing the space.

I really liked the idea of painting the fence and border wall pink, as it echoes so many exciting destinations: Morocco, Mexico and the Caribbean. When it comes to paint, I try to go for eco-friendly options, which is how I found COAT Paints. It’s water-based, doesn’t smell and was an absolute dream to apply.

I’m passionate about upcycling, and I love re-purposing old materials, so I decided to create a corner bench out of wooden pallets. I kept an eye out for disposed pallets on my daily travels and after a few weeks I had collected enough to start building – two for the back rests and four for the seating. I gave them a good sanding down and finished them with a chalk paint, a mix of Giverny blue and English Yellow by Annie Sloan.

I get so many health benefits from the garden. I love meditating to the sound of birds, practising yoga on the lawn or just soaking up the sun. I’ve learnt that the more you give to your garden, the more it gives back. Having designed distinct zones means that I find myself here from morning to night. It’s the perfect place to enjoy long summer days.

My shopping list ● Fence painted in Persipan; walls painted in Baked, both £25 per 1L, COAT Paints ● Bar painted in Cuprinol Purple Pansy, £14 per 1L, B&Q ● Cotton throw, £150, Wearth ● Seating painted in Giverny and English Yellow, £23.95 per 1L, Annie Sloan ● White cotton curtains, £14, IKEA ● Plants, from a selection, Dobbies ● White ceramic Clam Shell bowl, £30; small Shell mirror, £40; Love needlepoint cushion, £38; Dalmatian tufted cushion, £32; LA tufted Boho cushion, £20; LA tufted Diamond cushion, £20; Fruity reversible gallery wall print set, £16 for four, all Originals Studio ● For a similar mirror, try the Taunton accent mirror, £233.99 for two; for a similar lampshade, try the Rayung pendant, £199.99; World Foods serving tray, £21.99; Kilner clip-top beverage dispenser, £30.89; for a similar table, try the Lombok end table, £121.99; Vioria bar stool, £335.99 for two; Emelia-Jane peel-and-stick mosaic tiles, £8.65, all Wayfair ● Elements LED solar metal lantern, £16, Dunelm ● Boho paisley bunting, £25; Boho glass jug, £35, both Talking Tables ● River Amou Indigo cushion, £59; Sankarani oblong Indigo cushion, £59; handwoven coasters, £20 for four; basket, £39, all Lola & Mawu.

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Bring a luxe beach vibe with a colourful parasol.

Just add an outdoor rug and a fruity cocktail for the ultimate lounging spot

Neon solar lights, £25, Habitat

Beach umbrella, £130, Urban Outfitters Lois coffee table, £99, M&S

CLASSIC SUMMER STAPLE

Pineapple ice bucket, £40, Talking Tables

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Hello sunshine

Fruits print tray, £12, John Lewis & Partners

Get summer ready, like Aurélien, with these buys that will make you smile come hail, rain or shine

‘Bold, happy colours will brighten even the darkest of days’ Aurélien Woven coasters, £4, Matalan

Canvas hanging chair, £39, George Home

Floral outdoor rug, £29.95, Kukoon Rugs

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Super Chill insulated cool bag, £32, Quince & Cook

Get the look

Solar pendant, £89.99, Lights4fun

Cabana towel, £24.95, Annabel James

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Rey hanging chair with stand, £969.99, Wayfair

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Summer lantern, £35, John Lewis & Partners

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Make small changes for big impact!

Laura’s swapped out the handles on the IKEA cupboards for these gold coloured cup designs

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Kitchen makeover

‘Just painting the walls and shelves in a peach tone made a huge difference’

My once tired kitchen

NOW LOOKS PEACHY KEEN After knocking down a wall, painting the room peach and creating DIY shelves, Laura Davies is enjoying styling up her new-look space

About me

I’m Laura Davies, a freelance writer, aged 44. I live with my husband, David, 43, and my daughters, Nico, 12, Marcy, 10, and our poodle, Elvis. Our home is a four-bedroom house in Worthing, Sussex and I post updates on my interiors adventures on Instagram @leopard_print_stairs.

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MY PROBLEM KITCHEN The original kitchen was small, dark and claustrophobic and it wasn’t big enough for our family to enjoy the space together.

HOW I MADE IT WORK We knocked down a wall between the kitchen and utility room to create a large open-plan space. Bi-fold doors were installed that open out onto our garden, making the room feel much bigger. More recently, we painted the walls peach, giving it a bright, modern look.

MY FAVOURITE PART My kitchen shelves. I’m always styling my growing collection of plants, crockery and glassware. I use accessories to add colour and texture to my kitchen, so the space is always changing.

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Style advice Three simple tricks to try in your own home

JUST PEACHY Paint your space in a blush peach tone, like Laura, to add warmth to your walls and complement wooden worktops, vintage accessories and off-white units.‘I chose this colour as it changes beautifully over the course of the day – it feels fresh and bright during daytime, then mellows into a cosy peach hue when the sun sets,’ says Laura.‘Plus, I knew my plants would‘pop’perfectly with this as a backdrop!’Remember to choose a kitchen paint for a hard-wearing finish.

SMART LAYOUT Get clever with the layout, especially if you’ve inherited a tricky feature in your kitchen, like Laura’s fireplace alcove. Laura made the most of this space by putting her cooker inside and lining the back and sides with white gloss metro tiles to create a wipe-clean splashback.

Rather than this area being a wasted space, it has now become integral to the kitchen design. If you’ve got the same issue, remember to ask your electrician to install a plug socket in a tricky area like this during the build.

MAXIMISE STORAGE As well as providing lots of storage, open shelving makes the perfect display space for kitchen accessories. For optimum interest, Laura loves to mix vintage pieces with highstreet favourites, including buys from Flying Tiger, Primark and H&M Home.

Laura found her wooden brackets in B&Q and made the shelving out of basic pine planks. ‘I painted the shelves and brackets the same as the walls, in Pink 02

by Lick, so they blend seamlessly into the space and help make my art and accessories really stand out.’

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Laura’s kitchen was the biggest project in the house. She considered an extension at first, but she didn’t want to lose space in the garden. By knocking two rooms into one, she created a large space for all the family

Kitchen makeover

Style idea Embrace the rustic look with wicker pendants

The space at the end of the kitchen was the perfect size for the 1930s cupboard that Laura uses as her pantry. She found the piece on eBay for £100 and painted it white to tie in with the kitchen’s light and airy feel

MY EXPERIENCE When we moved into this house in April 2012, this area was divided into a small kitchen and an adjoining utility room. The kitchen had cheap MDF units and a fake wooden worktop. The wall tiles had been painted over and the floor was covered in tatty lino. There really wasn’t a lot to love about the space.

We saved up for two years to pay for the renovations. In 2014, we hired builders to knock down the wall between the two rooms and install bi-fold doors to the garden. We made the fireplace bigger too so we could fit in a range-style cooker. I decided to go for a Scandinavian look with IKEA units, light oak worktops and a ceramic sink. Instead of wall cabinets, we fitted shelving.

Early this year, it felt like the right time to give the kitchen a glow up. Just painting the walls and shelves in a peach tone made a huge difference. The space instantly looks more modern. We switched out the silver tap and handles for gold-coloured ones and I changed the industrial metal pendant shades to pretty rattan designs.

As a family, we use this kitchen so much. There’s always music playing, and we love to cook in here. Our kitchen has a relaxed feel, making it the perfect space for entertaining.

My shopping list ● For a similar kitchen, try the Metod units, £51 for a 40 x 37cm base unit with shelves; for a similar sink, try the Havsen two-bowl sink, £275, both IKEA ● Solid oak worktop, from £153, Worktop Express ● Brushed Gold Filtrata 4-in-1 boiling water kitchen tap, £595, Lusso Stone ● For similar flooring try Villa Gala Oak White laminate flooring, £25.79 per sq m, Direct Wood Flooring ● Victoria Metro wall tiles in Gloss White, £24.95 per sq m, Victorian Plumbing ● Walls painted in Pink 02, £42 per 2.5L, Lick ● Wooden shelf brackets, £5, B&Q ● For a similar dining table, try the Barker & Stonehouse Covington reclaimed wood dining table, £679, Fenwick ● For similar dining chairs try the Arvid dining chair, £49 each, HJEM Editions ● For a similar flour tin, try the Living Nostalgia flour tin, £16.72, Wayfair ● Crofts & Assinder Monmouth cabinet cup handles in Brushed Satin, £6.25 each, IronmongeryDirect ● Echo Number One Black wall clock, £105, Newgate World ● I Will Love You 4 Eva print, £12.50, Sooshi Chacha ● Large terracotta vase, £24.99; linen-blend roll-up curtain, £24.99; for similar pendants, try the bamboo pendant light, £69.99, all H&M Home ● Churchgate Peckleton wicker pendant, £65 each, Dunelm ● Orange bowl, £36, Eclectic Home Design ● For a similar jug, try the Rosado Pink wine carafe, £26, Oliver Bonas ● Iswik star tile rug, £85, La Redoute ● Self care print, £21, Fy! ● Tout est Magique print, £53, Hôtel Magique.

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Neutral-coloured coasters will work with any style of glass or mug

Art print, £35, Hôtel Magique

Hanging basket with faux plant, £15, Primark Boho coasters, £6.99 each, Aim Studio Co

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Scalloped plates, £16 for four, Next

Peach supreme

Tulle bar stool, £189, Dunelm

Give your kitchen a quick and easy glow up, just like Laura, with these softly coloured pieces

‘Blush tones look bright during the day and warm and mellow at night’ Laura

Terracotta ceramic jug, £20, Argos

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MIX AND MATCH COLOURS

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Rama lidded basket, £28, Quince & Cook

Get the look Laura Ashley pendant, £50, där lighting

Candle holder, £23, Objects & Finds

Bring easy glam to a kitchen with gold-coloured details – it will lift the whole look!

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Pink Folksong mug, £12, Anthropologie

Mediterranean Bologna vinyl flooring, £24.99 per sq m, Carpetright

Side plate, £18, Red Candy Stoneware mug, £6, ProCook

Ribbed wine glass, £3 each, B&M

16-piece cutlery set, £59.95, Sklum

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We planned every detail of our BRIGHT BATHROOM After half a decade spent planning her dream bathroom, Abigail May-Neve knew exactly what she wanted from her new-look space

About me I’m Abigail May-Neve, a freelance fashion designer @annamhliving. I live with my husband, Mark, and our three children, Maya, Rudy and Ettienne. Our home is a four-bedroom 1930s house in Bradmore, Nottingham that we bought in 2016.

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MY PROBLEM BATHROOM The original bathroom had Artex, pebbledash-style walls with blue and white mosaic tiles. It was very old-fashioned and had a bath with an overhead shower and the toilet was in a separate room. Our home had been extended and reconfigured in a full house renovation. During the build, the bathroom was relocated and stripped to its bare bones. It was left as an empty shell, and needed absolutely everything doing to it.

HOW I MADE IT WORK I planned the makeover well in advance and so when the time came to start the interior work, we were prepared with all the bits and pieces we needed, from the tiles to the suite.

We wanted more of a wet-room style, so we went for a free-standing bath with a walk-in shower and we did all of the work ourselves.

MY FAVOURITE PART It’s got to be the tiles on the floor and in the shower.

They’re such showstoppers.

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Abigail and Mark had a few clever ways of keeping costs down. They allocated lots of time to planning and prep, which meant they were able to spread the cost out over time. They also chose to take on most of the legwork themselves, which saved them hundreds of pounds

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A bath rack provides extra storage and display space

Style advice Three simple tricks to try in your own home

TRY DIY The tiles steal the show in Abigail’s bathroom. After finding the design on holiday in Morocco and ordering them upon their return, the couple spent hours arranging them on the bedroom floor before settling on the perfect layout. ‘Laying the tiles was a challenge,’ says Abigail, ‘as we tiled from floor to ceiling, and I was very specific as I wanted a 2cm grout line in between each row of the white subway tiles. Either save up for an amazing tiler to do the fiddly bits or go for it yourself and embrace the fact that it won’t look perfect.’

CLEVER HACKS Along with the tiles, the beautiful Tikamoon sink was another big splurge, so Abigail wanted to make sure it stood out. Together with Mark, she converted a vintage G Plan dressing table, bought on Facebook Marketplace, into a vanity unit by repurposing wood from the mirror-stand to raise the height of the unit.

To finish, they covered the top with a sheet of perspex to protect the wood and the sink, which is porous. A wall-mounted tap completes the customised look.

SHOP IN ADVANCE ‘As we had lots of time to prep for the makeover, we bought items as and when we could afford them and stored them until they were needed,’ says Abigail.

‘The bath and toilet were both bought in a January sale, and we kept them in the garage for around two years before the build even started.’ Take inspiration from Abigail and look out for bargains ahead of time.

Set up alerts on eBay and Facebook Marketplace and save items on high-street apps, ready to buy when they go down in price.

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‘I find most of my interiors inspiration from the catwalk, visiting exhibitions, museums and from travelling,’ says Abigail. ‘There are lots of great ideas on Pinterest and social media, but don’t miss the opportunity to find inspiration from physical sources, too’

‘If it’s taught me anything, it’s that you can achieve your ideas on a tight budget’

Abigail’s bathroom is proof that luxury interior design needn’t be pared-back, if you don’t want it to be. It can be bold, bright and playful, too as these eye-catching statement tiles go to show

MY EXPERIENCE I had been saving my design ideas on Pinterest for at least five years before starting the bathroom makeover, so when the time came, I knew exactly what I wanted. We bought this house with the intention of extending, reconfiguring, and fully renovating it, but as we live in a conservation area and our home is flanked by two listed properties, it took a long time to get our plans approved. The building work was finally finished in 2020, and once it had been plastered, Mark and I took over the interior works ourselves.

We had visited popham design, a tile factory in Marrakesh, while on holiday in 2019, and we brought home lots of samples. After deciding on the designs and colours, we ordered the tiles and the scheme started to come together.

The bathroom was an empty shell when the builders had finished. Doing the tiling and grouting took an especially long time, and as this was our only bathroom, we washed in buckets for months. We also had Covid-19 and multiple lockdowns to contend with, so there was no nipping to friends’ homes or to the local swimming pool for a wash as everything was shut down. That said, we love the bathroom so much now it’s finished, it was worth the work we put in. The first shower I took after washing in buckets for so many months was absolute luxury!

My shopping list ● Brasilia floor and shower tiles, made to order, popham design ● Countrywide White wall tiles, £44.40 per sq m, Porcelain Superstore ● For a similar toilet, try the Grohe Euro toilet, £419.95, Victorian Plumbing ● For a similar bath, try the Mode free-standing bath, £458.10; Mode Tate Black wallmounted basin mixer tap, £88.99; for a similar shower, try the Mode Spencer round twin diverter valve shower set, £659, all Victoria Plum ● Unik terrazzo wash basin, £269, Tikamoon ● For similar wall lights, try the Vaughn lights, £55 each, MADE.com ● Laursen Black wall mirror, £114.99, Fine Nordic ● Lola Leopard bath towel, £28, Anthropologie ● For a similar soap dish, try the Black Marble soap dish, £24.99, both H&M Home ● Metal and glass wall cabinet, £119.95, Sklum ● For a similar woven basket, try the Moroccan wool pot, £58, Bohemia Design ● For a similar planter, try the Leopard succulent planter, £25, Not On The High Street ● For a similar hanging planter, try the Macramé and Gold hanging plant pot, £29.50, Oliver Bonas.

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Save space with a mirrored wall cabinet, complete with sliding door

Enhet mirror cabinet, £60, IKEA

Umbra Trigg wall planters, £20, John Lewis & Partners

Brockway shower curtain, £16.99, Wayfair

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Bathroom towel hanger, £29, Naken Interiors

ADD INSTANT GLAM

Get in line with the geometric trend, like Abigail, with these bathroom buys

Lagoon Geo soap dish, £8, John Lewis & Partners

‘Luxury bathrooms don’t have to be pared-back – they can be bold, bright and playful, too’ Abigail

Ceramic plant pot, £2.50, Primark

Tiled Floral bath mat, £29.50, Oliver Bonas

Venice Abstract vanity unit, £269.95, Victorian Plumbing

Abstract Geo Pink print, from £6.95, Posterlounge

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Luken Aritz Rose Pink wall and floor tiles, £18.99 per sq m, Tile Mountain

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Mica Mustard mirror, £9.99, Kave Home

Zigzag towel, from £9.50, M&S

HALLWAY SHELF Use scrap wood to create a space-saving storage solution that’s perfect for narrow spaces

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Most branches of B&Q have a bin of off cuts and scraps of wood by the exit door that you can take in exchange for a donation to Shelter

Style idea Try gluing a small round mirror to the top half of your shelf unit for a final glance before you head out

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Upcycling challenge

YOU WILL NEED

a piece of scrap wood (measuring approximately 40 x 30cm)  pencil  tape measure or ruler  dinner plate  jigsaw with scroll saw blade  workbench  clamp  sanding block  drill with wood bit  screwdriver  3 x wood screws  masking tape  Royal Metallics paint in Gold, £1.98 per 125ml, Protek Woodstain  paintbrush  3 x square cup hooks  2 x Command Strips 

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Take a pencil and draw a 28cm diameter circle at one end of your wood, a few millimetres in from the edge. We drew around a dinner plate to create an accurate circle. Clamp the wood securely to a workbench and, using a jigsaw fitted with a

scroll saw blade, carefully cut out the circle from the wood.

Use the pencil to draw a horizontal line across the centre of the circle. To make the shelf, use a pencil and ruler to draw a rectangle measuring 11cm wide and 28cm long on the remaining piece of wood. Cut out using the jigsaw. The shelf ends should marry up with the widest part of the wooden circle. Use a sanding block to smooth the edges.

With a tape measure, mark a cross in the centre of the horizontal pencil line on the wooden circle and another one at a distance of 7cm on either side of the central point. Draw three corresponding crosses, using the same measurements, on the long narrow edge of the shelf. Using a drill and wood bit, drill pilot holes through each of the crosses on the wooden circle. Next, drill a 1cm-deep pilot hole into each of the crosses on the shelf.

Working from the back of the wooden circle, fit a screw into each of the three pilot holes until the tips just poke through

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the other side. Hold the shelf up against the wooden circle and marry the pilot holes in the shelf to the screw ends. Push the shelf firmly against the wooden circle, turn the screws so they go into the shelf.

Take a length of masking tape and place it centrally around the sides and front of the shelf board. Use a paintbrush to apply three coats of copper paint to the lower half of the shelf unit, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next. Once the paint is dry, carefully peel away the masking tape.

Use a tape measure and pencil to mark three points 5cm below the bottom of the shelf on the front of the wooden circle.

Mark the first point centrally and the second and third points at a distance of 5cm on either side of the central point. Using a drill and wood bit, drill a 1cm-deep pilot hole through each of the three points marked on the wooden circle. Screw a square cup hook into each pilot hole ensuring they are level.

Attach two self-adhesive Command Strips to the back of the shelf unit, to hang the shelf securely without damaging the walls.

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This pretty and practical little shelf is ideal for stashing your post and keeping keys to hand. It doesn’t take much wood to make it either, so it’s a great way to use up any wooden off-cuts.

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Ask the

EXPERTS Our panel of those in the know answer your home improvement dilemmas

Safi fringed pyramid natural rug, from £64.99, Carpetright

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I’m planning to change the flooring in my living room, which is a long and narrow shape. Do you have any tips on how I can make the space appear bigger?

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Paul Herbert, Head of Buying (carpets) at Carpetright, suggests…

Long, narrow spaces can be a challenge to decorate but there are a few ways to make the area feel more spacious. Unifying the wall and floor colours is a good starting point. Pale neutrals work well but if you can’t live without a splash of colour, opt for a soft pastel tone. If choosing carpet, take a paint swatch and make sure the colours you choose feel harmonious. You probably won’t find an exact match but look for a combination that is a shade or two darker or lighter – it will make the eye feel like there’s less contrast in the scheme.

As a rule, lighter colours will give the room an open feel, making it appear larger. If you are working to a budget, luxury vinyl is a great option. Designs like a pale grey concrete effect offer a smart, contemporary design twist. If you are working with a more traditional scheme throughout the home and are using wooden floors, always consider the direction in which it will be laid. Vertical alignment will help to elongate the room. If you can, use the same flooring throughout the entire ground floor, as it helps to create a better sense of flow throughout.

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Dahlia Josie, from £4.95 for one tuber, sarahraven.com

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I love dahlias, but I’ve heard they are hard to grow. I have a small garden, which varieties would be okay in pots? What else do I need to know before I get planting? Kirsty Sampson, Carlisle

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Sarah Raven from sarahraven.com has this advice…

Choose the slightly more compact varieties of dahlia, such as ‘Josie’, aiming for a variety about 75cm tall. Plant three tubers to a 45cm diameter pot, with a good depth.

Use peat-free compost mixed with one third loam, with plenty of crocks or grit for drainage in the bottom of your pot. I love my dahlias mixed with Panicum ‘Frosted explosion’or a climber like Thunbergia ‘African sunset’or Rhodichiton. Add some canes and string for dahlia support and then your climbers can be trained up as decoration. In the autumn, after one hard frost, lift the dahlias out of the pot and store until the following spring.

You’ll be able to pick handfuls of flowers to decorate the house all summer long. See our full range of beautiful varieties online at sarahraven.com.

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My leather sofa has a rip in it, but it’s otherwise in good condition. I don’t want to have to replace it.

How can I stop it getting worse? Catrin Pritchard, Wrexham

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Donna Clarke, Director of MastaPlasta, recommends…

Research shows that less than one in 10 people consider repairing their furniture, and in England alone we are throwing out enough sofas to fill up the Royal Albert Hall 150 times every year. A sofa is the heart of a home and we should not begrudge it the odd scar – new puppies, spillages, children with scissors – life happens! So if your sofa is feeling a bit delicate, leather conditioner will keep upholstery strong and flexible. Generally, a damp cloth is all that’s needed to wipe up spillages, and you should always let it dry naturally. The oils in leather help to dissipate stains. If an unfortunate accident results in a rip or tear, MastaPlasta instant self-adhesive leather repair patches will stop it in its tracks and Leather repair patches, can provide a pretty from £8.95, MastaPlasta invisible mend.

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I’m hoping to revamp my bathroom and I’m keen to make it as easy-to-clean as possible – do you have any advice? Tasha Goodwin, Taunton

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Starlight Emerald panels, from around £552 each, Showerwall

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My shed needs a fresh coat of paint, and I like the idea of something colourful. How do I prep the wood for painting, and can you give any tips on choosing a colour to suit my garden?

Kazia Jedynak, Wolverhampton

Steph Harris, Product Manager at Showerwall, shares these helpful tips… Frameless shower-screen designs are much easier to clean as they have less profile and fewer channels where soap and scum can gather. Many glass screens can also be coated with nano-technology to dramatically reduce the build-up of grime, dirt and gunk.

A wall-hung WC has a hidden tank, meaning there are fewer nooks and crevices for dust and dirt to build up; plus, as it’s raised off the floor, cleaning underneath is a breeze.

Not cleaning your showerhead regularly can create a build-up of bacteria and limescale, restricting the water pressure and reducing performance. While many traditional showerheads are attached to a rail or bar, opting for an overhead rainfall shower with a quick-release mechanism will allow you to thoroughly de-scale it.

Bathroom wall panels are becoming a popular choice, thanks to the grout-free designs. The large format panels have a smooth, flat surface that can be simply wiped down. This low-maintenance and hygienic alternative to tiles is available from Showerwall in over 80 stylish designs, from classic marbles and subway tiles to artisan terrazzo and wallpaper-inspired prints. The waterproof system provides a stain-resistant finish that is effortless to clean.

Ronseal Ultimate Fence Life concentrate in Sage, £17 per 960ml, B&Q

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Changing the colour of exterior wood, such as a shed or fence can completely transform your garden.

To prep the wood for painting you need to start by giving the shed a good and thorough clean. Then use an exterior wood filler for cracks, gaps or holes; finally smooth down the surface by sanding it down. Make sure that you’ve covered anything you don’t want to get paint on and you’re ready to get started.

When it comes to choosing a colour, consider what will work well with the rest of your outdoor space.

Red adds a burst of warmth that pops against a garden’s greenery; or grey or sage can add an elegant, understated feel if carried through to the other elements in your garden, such as fencing and furniture. Once you’ve decided on a colour, make sure you choose a formula that won’t fade in a few months. Ronseal Ultimate Fence Life concentrate is our longest lasting formula – with advanced Ronseal Ultimate Fence Life water-beading technology it stands up to concentrate in Charcoal even the harshest weather conditions and is Grey, £17 per 960ml, B&Q showerproof within an hour of application.

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home solutions Our pick of the latest products, hacks and hints to make your home life simpler and more sustainable…

Zip and go Made with platinum silicone, Zip Top bags won’t leach harmful chemicals into your food, as plastic boxes and bags can do. Plus, they can hold hot liquids, such as soup, as well as cold foods.

Choose from a range of sizes, from £11.99, at alittlefind.com.

D itch the plast ic bags!

Steaming up

Bright days Make the most of summer light and give your windows a spritz so they sparkle. White vinegar and water is all you need

Keeping your clothes looking freshly pressed is a doddle with Breville’s handy new CompactSteam 1400W handheld steamer.

Foldable, lightweight and ready to use in just 26 seconds, it’s a must-have for busy households and people on the go! £45, freemans.com.

Grate success If you’re making a meal just for you or one other, and don’t want the fuss of a mandoline or laborious chopping, the Julienne Peeler from Culinare is ideal. Small and easy to use, with a very efficient blade, this bamboo-handled peeler is great for salad lovers. It costs £6.50 from aolcookshop.co.uk.

3 of the best: salt & pepper mills

Sphere salt and pepper mill, £26 each, T&G Woodware

Masterclass Gravity activated salt and pepper grinder, £11 each, Fenwick

SUSTAINABLY MADE

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POWERFUL GRINDER

ONE-HAND SEASONING

Paris Nature salt and pepper mill, £42.99 each, Peugeot

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Clean conscience

Gather round

Cut down on single-use plastics and your shopping bill with ecoegg. This clever refillable pod uses chemicalfree mineral pellets, providing up to 70 washes per pack.

Choose from three egg colours and two fresh scents, as well as fragrance-free. £9.99 for your first purchase, then £4.99 for refills, ecoegg.com.

Firepits are becoming one of summer’s most sought-after items, but you don’t have to shell out to get one. Studio has a great range of wood burners, chimineas and fire bowls to choose from, including this minimalist Ogien fire bowl with geometric legs for just £79. It measures 32 x 60 x 60cm (H x W x D), from studio.co.uk.

Less is more Looking for ways to cut down on your water bill? The GROHE Rainshower SmartActive 130 uses a flow limiter to reduce water consumption by up to 50 per cent without impacting shower pressure or performance – we call that a win! It also offers three spray patterns: rain, jet and massage, accessed at the click of a button. It’s currently £61.19 on amazon.co.uk.

Sleep easy Don’t let allergies get in the way of a good night’s sleep!

Slumberdown Anti Allergy pillows, £16, George Home

Heaven scent

Wunderbar

Take advantage of the blooming flowers this season and fill up your vases for stunning displays and table centrepieces

This humble soap really can work wonders when it comes to household mess. Made with environmentally responsible ingredients, it can tackle stains caused by food, coffee, grease, mud, pens and make-up and on a range of surfaces too. Whether you’re after a sparkling kitchen hob or you need an easy solution to frequent muddy paw prints, this all-in-one soap bar is for you! It cuts out the need for multiple plastic cleaning products and it will save you space. Each 120g bar costs £6.50, and you can buy it at cosycottagesoap.co.uk.

Household essentials: laundry baskets Store and transport your washing in one of these stylish and minimal baskets

House Doctor laundry bag stripes, £15.50, Nordic Nest

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HAY laundry basket, small, Nougat, £35, HUH. Store

White rolling hamper basket, £69, Urban Outfitters

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eREADERS Libra 2 eReader, around £159.99, Kobo With a 7-inch E Ink screen offering deeper contrast, adjustable brightness and colour temperature control, the next-generation Kobo Libra 2 has plenty of features to enrich your reading experience. It boasts weeks of battery life (depending on usage, of course), an integrated eBookstore experience and it’s fully waterproof. You can choose from black or white, and there are a number of eye-catching SleepCovers available to buy separately.

We love: 32GB of storage – big enough to hold up to 24,000 eBooks.

Light reading Kobo Nia HD 6-inch eReader, around £89.99, Curry’s Carta E Ink technology makes text on the Nia’s high-definition touchscreen look just like it does on a printed page. And because it’s glare-free, you can read on a sunny day without any reflections. It features 8GB of storage, and the extra-long battery life means you can get stuck in to a lengthy novel without interruptions.

We love: The ComfortLight setting, which dims the screen to a more natural light level so you can read in bed without disturbing anyone.

EDITOR’S CHOICE

Read all about it Kindle Paperwhite 8GB, from £129.99, Amazon The latest version of the Kindle Paperwhite has a 6.8-inch display with thinner borders and adjustable warm light, making it easier on the eyes.

A single battery charge lasts for up to 10 weeks, and page turns are up to 20 per cent faster than the previous generation. Purchase options include a three-month free trial of Kindle Unlimited.

We love: The IPX8 waterproof rating, that means you don’t need to worry about getting it wet while reading in the bath or by the pool.

Page turner Amazon Kindle Kids Edition 6-inch 8GB eReader, £99, AO.com Designed with little bookworms in mind, this Kindle offers 8GB of storage – that’s enough to hold up to 6,000 books. The 6-inch E Ink screen is crisp and clear for easy reading, while a single battery charge will last up to four weeks. It comes with a year’s subscription to Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, which lets you access thousands of titles for children, aged from three to 12.

We love: The kid-friendly case that helps to protect against any accidental bumps and scrapes.

Star turn Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, around £149, Samsung Although the Galaxy Tab is a tablet and not strictly an eReader, this device is nevertheless a good choice if you’re looking to invest in something that offers more than just books. The 64GB storage means that there’s plenty of space for a whole library of titles, while Google Play Books & Audiobooks and the Kindle app are also available to download.

We love: The 8.7-inch display offers a clear, crisp view, which is particularly helpful if you’re reading on the go.

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Story teller

Since the Kindle launched in 2007, eReaders have become big business with plenty of choice on the market. Whether you’re a bedtime bookworm who can’t wait to dive into a good read each night, you’re a commuter reader, or you just enjoy the occasional novel while you’re on holiday, we have selected the top five devices for reading at home and on the move.

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Air purifiers

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Improve the air quality in your home and breathe easy with one of these clever solutions

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f you suffer from hay fever, asthma or allergies, you’re probably already aware of the negative effects polluted air can have on us in our own homes. Throwing open the doors and windows come spring and summer isn’t the ideal solution when pollen and other airborne irritants can find their way in, but don’t always find their way out again. That’s why investing in an air

Top tip It’s recommended to keep your air purifier in the bedroom to benefit the most from the clean air, so if you’re sensitive to noise when you sleep, look for a device with the lowest decibels rating when on the slowest setting

purifier can make the world of difference.

Tackling odours and chemicals from cleaning, cooking and DIY products, as well as ridding the air of tiny particles that exacerbate symptoms for allergy sufferers, makes an air purifier a musthave for any household! So if you’ve been dreaming of a peaceful night’s sleep, check out our favourite devices that will give you clean air, day or night.

Starkvind table with air purifier, £179, IKEA

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Blueair Blue 3210, air purifier, £179, Currys or John Lewis & Partners

QUIET FUNCTIONALITY

1. Blueair Blue 3210 Dimensions: 42.5 x 20 x 20cm Recommended room size: 17 sq m Controls: manual Noise level: 18-48dB Number of speeds: four

The low-down: Banish dust, pollen and most bacteria and viruses with Blueair’s amazingly quiet purifier. The compact design can be easily moved around, but it’s best in small bedrooms as it also boasts the Quiet Mark certification, meaning you can get an uninterrupted night’s sleep. There are no smart tech capabilities, but its simple one-touch controls can get you up and running in no time. Plus, the pre-filters that wrap around the device are available in five different colours, adding a stylish touch.

CLEVER DESIGN

2. Starkvind table with air purifier Dimensions: 55 x 54cm (H x D) Recommended room size: up to 20 sq m Controls: manual controls and via IKEA Home app Noise level: 24dB Number of speeds: five

The low-down: The smart design of IKEA’s Starkvind air purifier sees it

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incorporated into a handy side table, meaning you won’t be taking up valuable floor space when you choose this model.

Available in two different finishes, select the auto mode and it will detect particles in the air before adjusting the fan’s speed to suit, so you don’t have to lift a finger!

Purchase IKEA’s Tradfri gateway to control the air purifier via the IKEA Home smart app where you can monitor air quality, set timers and be reminded of when to check the filters. These are designed to remove around 99.5 per cent of smaller particles, such as PM2.5 pollutants, as well as dust and pollen, making it perfect for allergy and hay fever sufferers.

COMPACT SOLUTION

3. HoMedics TotalClean 4in-1 air purifier Dimensions: 49.8 x 25.5 x 39.4cm Recommended room size: 40 sq m Controls: manual controls Noise level: 51dB Number of speeds: two

The low-down: Compact in size, we love how this device works hard with its 360-degree HEPA-type filtration system to remove 99 per cent of airborne allergens. It’s an ideal choice for small home offices or bedrooms as, on its slower fan speed, the noise is kept to a minimum. The control panel on the top

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TotalClean 4-in-1 tower air purifier, £79.99, HoMedics

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of the device is straight forward to navigate, for a quick and easy installation.

A great feature is the aroma tray – simply add a few drops of your favourite essentials oils to diffuse it into your room to help you relax and unwind.

SLEEK DESIGN

Hoover H-Purifier wi-fi connected air purifier, £599, AO.com

4. Dyson Cool TP07air purifier Dimensions: 105 x 20.4 x 12cm Recommended room size: up to 27 sq m Controls: remote control Noise level: 61.5dB Number of speeds: 10

The low-down: Purifying the whole room and keeping cool is easy with the oscillating function of the Dyson Cool TP07. Its carbon and HEPA filters allow for the best in clean air, removing 99.95 per cent of microscopic pollutants and allergens as small as 0.1 microns, and it boasts a modern and sleek design too.

The TP07 continually monitors the air quality via three sensors, and comes with a handy timer function so you can rid any space of odours or irritants in the most efficient way.

The app and

remote allow you to have full control and monitor the air quality; plus the remote is magnetised so you can secure it to the top.

SMART TECH

5. Hoover H-Purifier 700 wi-fi connected air purifier Dimensions: 74.5 x 28 x 31.7cm Recommended room size: up to 110 sq m Controls: smart phone app via wi-fi Noise level: 52dB Number of speeds: three

The low-down: This device allows you to keep a check on your room’s temperature, humidity levels and pollution via the app, which helps you to make the most of the Hoover H-Purifier 700. Auto Mode is great to get the machine To get the most out of your air up and running, using the device’s purifier, ensure you regularly sensors to monitor air quality and change the filters. Check the activate the fan when needed. For manufacturer’s guidelines for allergy sufferers, the 100 per cent when they recommend Pollen Neutraliser is a clever changing them to keep it running efficiently addition, while a triple-layer filtration system removes 99.9 per cent of allergens – including dust, bacteria and pet hair. The diffuser function allows you to fragrance your home or spread Dyson Cool TP07 air purifier, £499, probiotics that will keep surfaces hygienic AO.com and free from bacteria, making this air purifier a seriously smart bit of kit!

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FOOD & DRINK Phew! It’s getting hot in here with a sizzling array of new products, books and ideas to try this summer

A GIFT FROM ABOVE

While the days are hot and long, and al-fresco dining seems like the best way to enjoy food, then we would recommend taking a dip... into Ramona’s Heavenly Houmous. Ramona has the family in mind as the range of flavours – Red Pepper, Original and Jalapeño – comes in 500g pots that are perfect for a crowd, and are a well-suited accompaniment to Ramona’s selection of chilled and frozen falafel (Original and Spinach & Kale). The Ramona’s range is vegan and gluten-free and we can confirm that its dips are packed full of authentic Middle Eastern flavours. You can find the Ramona’s range in Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Ocado.

Houmous, RRP £3; chilled and frozen falafel RRP £3.25.

Health check

Dip with radishes or snow peas

Kellogg’s has partnered with Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh to launch its Special K campaign, Start Good. Stay Good. Millie is working her inner starlet for the campaign, which features iconic breakfast images from four films: Breakfast at Tiffany’s (pictured), Clueless, Singin’in the Rain and Bridget Jones’s Diary. Special K is available nationwide, £2.99.

We are suckers for a cool collaboration and delighted to discover that sweet producer Candy Kittens has teamed up with beer aficionados Brewdog. ‘It’s a liquid tribute to the Candy Kitten gourmet gummies,’ says Brewdog, and is ‘full-bodied, juicy and smooth... with a hint of sweetness’. £3.25 per 440ml can, available nationwide. brewdog.com 120 yourhomestyle.uk

If you like the crunch of a crisp, but don’t want the fat content, then you may enjoy Indie Bay’s new Pretzel Thins. Available in three flavours: Lightly Salted, Sour Cream & Onion and Barbecue, each 94g pack is perfect for dipping, dunking or just plain old munching! Priced 90p from Morrisons and Ocado.

Squeeze me, please

Breakfast like a star

SWEET AS CANDY

Guilt-free snacking

The days of scooping peanut butter from a jar could become a memory as Whole Earth releases its first squeezable bottle. Named Drizzler, it is vegan-friendly and comes in two flavours: Drizzler Super Smooth and Drizzler Golden Roasted. Available from Waitrose and Tesco. Priced £3.30 (320g).

Going it alone-ly Tony’s Chocolonely is standing up for the small guys with its two new flavours (Milk Pecan Crunch Caramel and Milk Chocolate Chip Cookie) as both will only be available in smaller independent and non-grocery stores, and tonyschocolonely. com. Using Fairtrade cocoa, Tony’s also campaigns to make the cocoa trade 100% slave free. RRP £3.90 (180g).

Food news

HAVE WINGS, WILL TRY...

If you’re trying to cut down on takeaway meals, whether for health or financial reasons, don’t feel left out! You can still enjoy the flavours of some of the UK’s favourite Deliveroo dishes with Quorn’s new Takeaway range. The six vegan meals have a ‘wings’ bias, with four of the six based on chicken wing recipes – and they have all been designed to taste as close to chicken as possible with a meat-like texture. There are six dishes to choose from, including Sticky Sriracha Wings, BBQ Wings and Buffalo Wings.

Ready to fly? You can find them in supermarkets nationwide, priced at £3 each.

Smart cookie At a time when we’re all looking for smarter ways to work with ingredients, this book is welltimed with its 70 recipes to batch bake pastries, pizzas, pies, cakes, breads and cookies. In Batch Baking, TV chef Cynthia Barcomi (aka the Berlin Baking Queen) will show you how to bake without starting from scratch each time, while also reducing waste by only making what you eat. There is a mixture of sweet and savoury dishes to try, with vegan options included in each section. Available from 4th August from all good bookstores (£7.99, DK).

Summer seltzer

Holiday at home Spanish celebrity chef Omar Allibhoy has teamed with wine producer Barón de Ley to find the perfect Rioja to pair with his dishes.

You can find a recipe from Omar on p124, then head to barondeley.com/ en/ for video tutorials on classic Spanish dishes and the perfect wine to suit.

Salud! thespanish chef.com

A fruity tipple is an ideal accompaniment to a summer BBQ, lazy weekend picnic or dinner in the garden. Hard seltzer brand Fountain has released two new summer-friendly flavours – Watermelon and Raspberry – to join its Passion fruit and Mango drinks. Hard seltzer is sparkling water with a dash of alcohol (in this case 5 per cent ABV).

Fountain drinks are vegan with no added sugar and contain 90 calories per can. Both flavours are available from Amazon and cost £14 for a pack of six 330ml cans. hellofountain. co.uk

Thrifty chef

WAFFLING ON...

New starter Griddle has released a range of plant-based waffles in three flavours: Original, Choc Chip and Blueberry. Griddle waffles are made from wholegrain, which means they should keep you fuller for longer. Friends Ella and Sophie, who launched Griddle two years ago, say they were inspired to create, ‘delicious, natural and lower sugar options’ for brunch and breakfast. Griddle frozen waffles are available from Morrisons and Ocado, RRP £2.50-£2.99 for a 200g pack of six.

Visit Jack Monroe’s blog for moneysaving ideas

Jack Monroe, activist and author of A Girl Called Jack is a blogger with a focus on sharing budget recipes and ideas to help you save money on food and cooking – something we could all benefit from right now! Each recipe is aimed at being healthy on a budget and all are helpfully priced, such as her red lentil and mandarin curry at 26p, or her blushing berry banana bread at 17p. Head to cookingonaboot strap.com to read her recipes, blogs and link to her TED Talk.

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Tasty midweek meals Forget slaving over a hot stove this summer! Try out

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CAULI COUSCOUS PREP TIME 20 minutes SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ● 500g cauliflower (or buy pre-chopped

Summer flavours

cauliflower rice for speed) Tabbouleh salad mix ● 75g fresh parsley, finely chopped ● 20g fresh mint, finely chopped ● 1 red onion, finely chopped ● 15 cherry tomatoes, quartered ● ¼ cucumber, finely diced ● 10-12 kalamata olives (or any pitted olives of your choice) ● 3 tbsp olive oil ● juice 1½ lemons ● salt and pepper, to taste ● a handful of pomegranate seeds (optional)

METHOD

GOAT’S CHEESE, STRAWBERRY AND BASIL SALAD PREP TIME 10 minutes SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS ● 350g strawberries, hulled ● 150g chevre blanc (goat’s cheese), crumbled ● Freshly squeezed juice of ½ lemon ● olive oil, drizzle ● 1–2 tbsp basil leaves ● Freshly ground

1 Wash the cauliflower and roughly chop into chunks. Place in a food processor and use the pulse function until you have coarse grains, about the size of couscous. Be careful not to overblend as you don’t want it too fine.

2 Chop the herbs finely and place in a serving bowl together with the chopped onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber pieces and olives.

3 Stir in the cauliflower, the 3 tablespoons of olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt to taste, add more lemon juice if desired and serve chilled.

Sprinkle on the pomegranate seeds, if using.

COOK’S TIP This recipe is very adaptable and can also be bulked up with cooked whole lentils, flageolet beans or chickpeas, which add taste, plus a boost of protein, calcium and iron!

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METHOD

COOK’S TIP Strawberries are available all year round, but nothing beats a British summer strawberry bought for its superior taste and lower carbon footprint.

Ensure the strawberry is at the peak of ripeness with no tough white or green parts.

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PREP TIME 15 minutes SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ● 2 Pink Lady apples ● 1/3 cucumber, peeled and sliced ● 180g watermelon, cut into chunks ● ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced ● ½ tsp coriander seed, crushed ● ½ tbsp red wine vinegar ● ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil ● 50g rocket leaves ● a few sprigs mint, leaves only ● 50g soft cheese, or feta METHOD

1 Halve or quarter the strawberries, if large, and arrange on a serving plate. Sprinkle the chevre blanc on top and squeeze the lemon juice over.

2 Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle the basil leaves over and finish with a grinding of black pepper.

Serve at room temperature.

PINK LADY, WATERMELON AND CHEESE SALAD

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1 Quarter the apples and remove the core, then slice each quarter thinly on the diagonal.

2 Place in a large bowl with the cucumber, watermelon, onion and coriander seed and then season to taste.

3 Drizzle over the vinegar and oil and toss it all together well.

4 Place the rocket onto serving plates, top with the apple salad, scatter with mint, spoon over the cheese and serve.

COOK’S TIP If you prefer a warm goat’s cheese salad then slice some goat’s cheese into rounds and place them onto a baking sheet under a moderate grill for a couple of minutes. When the cheese begins to brown you can remove it from under the grill and add them to your apple salad.

Food planning

to make in minutes these tasty, healthy and quick meals for all the family

FRIDAY

THURSDAY MAPLE CURED SALMON PREP TIME 25 minutes, plus resting time SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ● 250g sea salt flakes ● 175g maple sugar ● 3 tbsp pure maple syrup (preferably amber syrup for its rich taste) ● 2 lemons, zested ● 1 side of salmon (500–600g), filleted and skin removed ● ½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped ● ½ bunch dill, chopped ● 1 tbsp olive oil For the dill mayonnaise ● ½ bunch of fresh dill, finely chopped ● 4 tbsp mayonnaise ● 1 tbsp lemon juice ● zest of ½ lemon ● salt and pepper to taste ● 1 radish, sliced for garnish Optional 4 slices of sourdough, or rye bread

METHOD

1 Mix the salt, maple sugar, maple syrup and zest of lemon and spread onto

SOBA NOODLES WITH MISO DRESSING PREP TIME 15 minutes SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ● 200g straight-to-wok soba noodles (or thin egg noodles) ● 1 carrot, cut into thirds and finely shredded ● 1 red (bell) pepper, halved, seeded and finely shredded ● 4 spring onions, finely shredded ● 50g sugar snap peas, thinly sliced diagonally ● a handful of radishes, thinly sliced ● 1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped ● 1cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped ● 4 teaspoons nori flakes (optional) ● 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted Miso dressing ● 3 tbsp mirin (or dry sherry) ● 3 tbsp tamari or light soy sauce ● 3 tbsp sweet white miso paste METHOD

1 If you are not using straight-to-wok noodles, cook the noodles in plenty of salted boiling water following the pack instructions, then drain and refresh under cold running water. Drain the noodles again, leaving them to drain while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

2 Mix together all the ingredients for the dressing.

3 Put the carrot, red (bell) pepper, spring onions, sugar snap peas, radishes, chilli and ginger in a serving bowl. Add the cooked noodles and dressing and toss gently but thoroughly until combined. Sprinkle with the nori flakes, if using, and sesame seeds before serving.

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COOK’S TIP Miso is a Japanese fermented paste made primarily from barley, soya beans or rice. Sweet white miso is mild in taste. Other varieties include yellow miso, which is slightly milder and sweeter than the more robust, dark brown paste.

Monday and Friday’s tasty recipes are from The Salad Bowl by Nicola Graimes, published by Ryland Peters & Small (£9.99)

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the base of a deep tray. Place the salmon on top of the mix 2 Blend the parsley and dill together with a little oil, season with extra salt and generously cover the salmon.

3 Tightly secure the dish with clingfilm and place in the fridge overnight.

4 The next day, and when almost ready to serve, remove the tray from the fridge. Salmon should have a ‘firm to the touch’ texture.

5 Gently transfer the cured salmon to a serving board and slice thinly on an angle to include the zesty herb crust.

6 For the dill mayonnaise, mix ingredients together in a bowl and chill until ready to serve.

7 As a serving suggestion, cut slices of sourdough or rye bread, spread with the dill mayonnaise and add a slice of cured salmon.

8 Garnish with sliced radish.

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ADD 1 TSP OF DRIED CHILLI TO THE MARINADE FOR SPICY MEATBALLS

HOLIDAY ROMANCE Recreate your favourite vacation dishes and be transported to warmer climes by the taste and flavours of the Med

Meatball and Mediterranean vegetable kebab Prep time 10 minutes (20 minutes if making meatballs) Cook time 15 minutes Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

● ½ lemon, zested, plus wedges to serve ● 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary ● 3 tbsp

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olive oil ● Tesco 672g pack 24 beef meatballs ● 1 red onion, cut into wedges ● 2 courgettes, thickly sliced ● 1 red pepper, cut into chunks ● 1 yellow pepper, cut into chunks ● aioli, to serve (optional) Equipment: ● 8 long skewers

METHOD

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Mix the lemon zest, rosemary and olive oil and set aside to infuse. Get 8 long skewers; if using wooden ones, soak in water for 10 minutes first.

Thread 3 meatballs and varying pieces of different veg onto each skewer, alternating between each. Brush all over with the lemon and rosemary marinade.

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Preheat a barbecue or griddle pan until very hot, or a grill on medium heat. Barbecue the skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning often, until the meat is cooked and the veg is lightly charred.

Serve the kebabs with lemon wedges to squeeze over and some aioli to drizzle or dip, if you like.

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Cook’s tip To make your own meatballs, gently heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a saucepan and add 1 chopped onion and 1 garlic clove. Sweat until soft.

Allow to cool. In a bowl, mix 900g minced beef with the onion and garlic. Add marjoram and a beaten egg. Season and divide into 24 balls.

Holiday recipes

Arancini di riso Prep time 15 minutes Cook time 25 minutes Serves 8-12 ● 250g Arborio rice ● a generous pinch of saffron strands ● 100g freshly grated Pecorino cheese ● 100g young Pecorino cheese, cut into cubes ● 100g cooked ham, cut into cubes ● 100g passata, mixed with 2 crushed garlic cloves ● handful of flat-leaf parsley, freshly chopped ● 3 tablespoons Italian ‘00’ flour ● 2 large eggs, lightly beaten ● 150g dried breadcrumbs ● olive oil or groundnut oil, for frying ● sea salt and freshly ground

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black pepper

METHOD

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Cook the rice in salted water for approximately 10 minutes then add the saffron and continue to cook for 8 more minutes until it’s sticky. Drain and place the rice onto baking parchment-lined baking sheets, spreading the rice out to a thickness of 1cm inch.

Place a 6cm round cutter or a tumbler over the surface of the rice to create individual portions of rice. Allow to cool.

Place the grated cheese, cubed cheese, ham, 1 teaspoon of the passata and some parsley on each of the rice rounds. Season well.

Using a palette knife, lift the rounds off the baking sheets and form them into balls, carefully sealing in the filling. Place the round in the palm of your hand like a nest and then squeeze gently to seal.

Dip the rounds in the flour, egg and breadcrumbs and deep-fry until golden in plenty of oil. Lift out of the oil and drain on paper towels. Arancini taste at their best when they are served warm.

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Red snapper with 2 courgette, olives and spinach Prep time 15 minutes Cook time 15 minutes Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

● 2 x 500g red snapper ● drizzle of olive oil ● 2 pinches of rock or sea salt ● 4 tbsp olive oil ● 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ● a handful of pitted black olives, halved ● 1 courgette, about 200g, diced ● 1 tsp sweet pimenton (sweet smoked paprika) ● A handful of frozen peas, defrosted ● 3 tbsp sherry vinegar ● 100g baby spinach ● salt and freshly ground black pepper ● 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

Cucina Siciliana by Ursula Ferrigno, published by Ryland Peters & Small (£16.99) Photography by David Munns © Ryland Peters & Small

METHOD

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Ask your fishmonger to gut and scale your fish for you. At home, simply wash them in cold water and pat them dry really well with a clean cloth or kitchen paper.

Place a pan wide enough to hold the entire fish over a medium heat. Drizzle some olive oil over the fish, season both sides with the salt and pan-fry for about 5 minutes on each side, until crispy and fully cooked. If you put a lid over the pan it will create an oven so that the fish cooks all over and not just on the sides in contact with the pan. Just leave a little opening so that the steam can escape and doesn’t condensate on the lid and fall back into the pan, stopping the fish from crisping up properly.

Meanwhile, heat the 4 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Add the garlic and cook until starting to turn golden, then add the olives and cook for 30 seconds before adding the diced courgette. Fry for 1 minute and then add the sweet pimenton and the peas. Give the pan a good stir and, after 30 seconds, pour over the sherry vinegar and let it reduce for a few seconds. Add the baby spinach and season with salt and pepper, and finish by adding the finely chopped chives.

Serve the fish whole with the vegetables scattered all over.

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Cook’s tip Omar loves red snapper but you can make this with any fish of your choosing.

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Feature Katie Nicholls Recipes Meatballs and Mediterranean vegetable kebab, realfood.tesco.com

INGREDIENTS

Jewelled rice Prep time 20 minutes Cook time 40 minutes Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

● 600ml water ● sea salt ● a pinch of saffron fronds ● 450g basmati long-grain rice, rinsed and drained ● 2 tbsp each of dried barberries, dried sour cherries (or cranberries), currants, golden sultanas, raisins, granulated sugar, orange blossom water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, bitter orange peel, very finely sliced ● 2 tbsp samna, or olive oil with a knob of butter ● 120g blanched almonds, cut into slivers ● 120g unsalted pistachio kernels, cut into slivers ● 2 tbsp pine nuts ● 2 tbsp dried apricots, finely sliced ● icing sugar and rose petals

METHOD

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Boil a pan of water with a pinch of salt. Stir in the saffron and rice, and boil for 3–4 minutes, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover with a tea towel, put on the lid and leave to steam for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, put the barberries, sour cherries, currants, sultanas and raisins into a bowl. Cover with boiling water and soak for 5 minutes, then drain and put aside.

In a small pan, stir the sugar with the orange blossom water and lemon juice until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil, stir in the orange peel and simmer for 5 minutes. Put aside.

In a heavy-based pan, heat up the samna (or olive oil and butter) and stir in the nuts and apricots for 1–2 minutes. Add the soaked fruit to the pan carefully (the fruit might spit when it hits the oil) and cook, stirring, for 1–2 minutes. Lift the orange peel out of the syrup and toss most of it through the rice.

Tip the rice on a serving dish. Scatter the rest of the orange peel and drizzle with the syrup.

Garnish with icing sugar and rose petals to serve.

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The Levantine Table

by Ghillie Basan, published by Ryland Peters & Small (£22) Photography © Ryland Peters & Small

Peaches poached 2 in Muscat wine Prep time: 10 minutes, plus cooling time Cooking time: 15 minutes 3 Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 ● 4 peaches, halved and stoned (nectarines or apricots works as well) ● 1 x 75cl bottle sweet Muscatel wine ● ½ cinnamon stick ● 2 star anise ● 5 juniper berries ● ice-cream, clotted cream or natural yogurt, to serve (optional)

METHOD

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Place the halved peaches in a deep pan; ideally they should fit snugly, holding each other.

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Add the Muscatel, cinnamon, star anise and juniper berries and cook over a high heat until boiling, then immediately reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the peaches start to soften. Don’t overcook; they should still be firm.

Remove from the heat and leave to cool in the liquid, preferably overnight. This will help the flavours to develop within the fruit.

These peaches can be served with a wide range of accompaniments, such as ice-cream, clotted cream or natural yogurt, for a more substantial dessert.

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Gelato al pistachio rustico RA MAKE IT EXTR VE SPECIAL & SEGY WITH A ZIN LEMON TART

Prep time 25 minutes, plus cooling time Cook time 35 minutes Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS

● 100g shelled pistachios, unsalted ● 450ml whole milk ● 450ml double cream ● 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ● ¼ teaspoon sea salt, crushed ● 100g golden caster sugar ● 4 large eggs

METHOD

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Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C Fan/Gas Mark 4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Spread the nuts out in a single layer and toast in the oven for 8 minutes. Cool.

Heat the milk and cream in a saucepan until hot, then remove from the heat.

Grind the cooled nuts in a food processor until fine but with a little texture, if you like it this way. Add the vanilla and salt and stir well.

Whisk the sugar and eggs together until thick and creamy, and the whisk leaves a trail when lifted from the bowl, approximately 8–10 minutes.

Combine the milk and eggs in the pan and gently cook the mixture over a low heat. This should not take longer than 8 minutes. Stir really well as this could turn to scrambled egg, so heat gently and carefully.

If you would like a pronounced green gelato, cool the mixture and leave overnight in the fridge, then freeze and churn in an ice-cream machine as per the manufacturer’s instructions.

If, like me, you are impatient, leave the creamy pistachio custard to cool, then freeze and churn.

Serve on its own, or with chocolate ice-cream – they are rather good together.

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Kate Conrad

We catch up with Kate Conrad, lead interior designer of Madison & Mayfair, ahead of the brand’s top-secret TV appearance

Many of the brand’s designs are inspired by Kate’s travels around the world

How did you get into interior design?

Any tips for getting a luxe look on a budget?

My family has always been involved in interiors, so it’s been a huge influence throughout my life. I started out as a drama teacher and then after I had my children I felt a bit lost really. I wanted to fill my house with fantastic things, but I couldn’t find what I was looking for.

It was then that I thought of starting my own brand. I wanted to create glamorous statement pieces at affordable prices.

Choose pieces that will complement what you already have in your home. Cushions and throws are a quick and easy way to update a space and I really stand by a velvet occasional chair that can go in any room.

Describe Madison & Mayfair’s designs Timeless classics with a twist.

What inspires you?

Kate used to be a drama teacher before pursuing her passion for interior design

Glamorous statement pieces are what Madison & Mayfair are all about

Everything, from watching TV to staying in hotels and reading magazines. I’m a big lover of literature and I like imagining the settings in the books I read.

I adore the Brontës and the idea of strong, powerful women.

That’s part of why I came out of my comfort zone and started up Madison & Mayfair.

What’s the best thing about your job?

Sourcing the products. I often travel to India, Morocco and Spain for inspiration. I love going to different places, seeing what people have to offer and then coming back to the design team with fresh ideas.

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What would you save in a house fire?

My throws and cushions because they make me feel warm and safe.

Whose home would you love to decorate?

A style icon, like Elizabeth Taylor or Marilyn Monroe. I think our products lend themselves to that kind of glam style.

Any top Madison & Mayfair picks?

We’ve recently launched a Moroccan-style lantern. At just under £50, it can be used everywhere, from outside your front door to the bathroom or on the stairs. We’ve also got a fantastic range of faux plants, if you’re like me and struggle to keep things alive.

If you had an unlimited budget, what would you buy for your home?

I’d love an opulent bar outside, complete with beautiful cocktail shakers and glasses. Other than that, I’d buy a really huge bed for the family where everyone could snuggle down and watch TV together.

What’s your proudest career moment?

We were contacted by a film studio that was putting together a spin-off series for a very well-known TV programme and they bought a large number of our silver lanterns to use on set. That made me feel really proud. We try to create timeless, traditional products with an interesting twist and that confirmed to me that we’re getting that bit right. I can’t say what the TV programme is yet, but watch this space!

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