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uring these lazy days of summer, is there anything nicer than to throw open the doors of an evening, and soak up some sun in the garden? Though my little plot doesn’t need too much work, I’m always on the lookout for easy updates that might elevate it, which is why I am thrilled with our round-up of holiday-inspired looks for your garden (p44) – all so achievable with just a few choice accessories! I’ve also got my eye on the affordable outdoor rugs on page 122 – these would instantly inject some extra style to my patio… but which to choose?

If you’re ready for a new project, then we have plenty of ideas to keep you happy. Try the DIY outdoor kitchen on page 112 – it would be a great make for the bank holiday weekend, and you’ll be BBQ ready once it’s complete!

Speaking of which, you’ll find tasty recipes for the grill on page 98. And do check out the beautiful new trend ‘Pretty Pastures’ on page 22 – this idyllic scheme will inspire nature lovers to get decorating.

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Add kitsch to your kitchen-diner with a tactile tablescape

Must-haves for a practical and stylish bathroom

August at home

08 This month we love Get the garden party started with glorious buys for every outdoor scheme 11 Household hints Go green with a vertical garden, give jam-making a go, plus we test and review hose pipes 17 Smarter shopper Dig deep to make your gardening budget go further 19 Focus on Turn your crafting skills into a money-making business

Homes & makeovers

28 ‘We created a cute and cosy nursery in two weeks’ Time was of the essence for Rianna and Daniel Simmonds to get the nursery ready for their son’s arrival 32 ‘Rosie loves her colourful bedroom – and so do I!’ Heather Craig mixed a rainbow of pinks, yellows and greens for her daughter’s bedroom 36 ‘This revamp was a mum-anddaughter project’ 13-year-old Nimmi and mum, Asa Vaid, collaborated on a new look that reflected Nimmi’s style 54 Problem room: ‘We turned a cupboard into a Scandi-inspired shower room’ Sylwia Jacob added a bathroom to future-proof her home 78 ‘I turned a boxy canvas into a home I’m proud of’ Personality and colour were packed into Rejoice Gusha’s newbuild for a bold, luxury scheme 84 ‘This house inspired me to be confident with colour’ Laura Tupman swapped plain neutrals for a pastel palette in her forever home 90 ‘I found clever decorating hacks to elevate my décor’ Tashoya Aird gave her Essex flat a designer edge on a budget with DIY details

Style & decorating

22 Spotlight on Update the country cottage look with revamped gingham, pared-back styling and plenty of pastel 40 Sustainable style Recycle, repurpose and rethink your purchases with our eco-friendly decorating edit 44 Create a holiday-inspired garden getaway Give your garden a vacation vibe inspired by a much-loved destination 122 Bedeck your deck Roll out a rug to give your outdoor space a summer glow-up

Your features

50 A feast for the eyes Create a fun and functional personality-packed kitchen filled with your favourite colours 56 Made to match Utilise every inch of your bathroom to boost storage and space with sleek modular furniture 62 How to stay cool at night Our guide to keeping your bedroom balmy 108 How to update and revamp your sun-soaked spaces Update a sun room with DIYs to enjoy it all year round 112 DIY it or buy it Build a stunning garden kitchen unit or purchase an alternative 118 In your garden this month Relax among the sensational blooms, plus lighten the load with power tools

102 Deliciously fussfree desserts to wow your guests

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Laura Tupman gave her home a new look in soft pastels

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44 Holiday looks for your outdoor space

98 All fired up Stoke the coals for a summer of grilled family-friendly recipes 102 The sweet spot Like summer on a plate, these puddings will round off a garden party in delicious style

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108 Bring the outside in to create a yearround escape

10 Your letters All your latest home improvement and upcycling projects 26 Subscribe to Your Home Sign up today to save 10% and receive a trio of Sophie Allport Hare tins, worth £31!

60 Win! Enter our prize draw for a chance to win £1,500 to spend on Cedral cladding 96 Coming next month Take a sneak peek at the September issue 114 Ask the experts Your home improvement problems solved 116 Win! Your chance to win luxury wallpaper by Sarah Fortescue 124 Prize draws We’ve got incredible prizes up for grabs, including Sass & Belle treats and a Swan barbecue 126 Shopping guide Find out where to buy everything featured in this issue 130 Shop small Our new feature celebrates indie shops – this month: places to get the pretty pastures look Look out for our brilliant cover stories!

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Real gin has the countryside in.

8 7 1 Shorty Short locker in Mustard Yellow, £139, Mustard Made 2 Laura Ashley Hemsley silk shade in Yellow Ochre, £47.51, där lighting 3 Dining chair in Eva Yellow, £32.99, ManoMano 4 Yellow Bubble mug, £15, Sazy 5 Banana Leaves cushion in Teal, £20, John Lewis & Partners 6 Bristol Brick vase in Yellow, £36, Fy! 7 Banana Split matt emulsion, £18.64 per 2.5L, Dulux 8 Florian bowl in Yellow, small, £6.30, Royal Design

MAGAZINE CONTACTS Acting Group Editor Mel Sherwood Acting Deputy Editor Michelle Grady Section Editor Thomas Poad Editorial Assistant Sophie Ellis Art Editor Tricia Ball Deputy Art Editor Beth Charlton Lucas Senior Digital Editor Debbie Graham Digital Editor Rebecca Messina Digital Writer Thea Jeffreys Staff Writer Katie Dutton Thanks also to Rob Banino, Poppy Benner, Chris Borgman, Beth Emery

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THIS MONTH WE LOVE HOT FROM THE HIGH STREET No matter the size of your outside space, transform it into a haven with Dobbies’ summer 2022 range. Sleek and chic garden furniture, soft furnishings and dining accessories will make it as comfy and stylish as inside your home. You might even want to consider adding a few extra plants to add to your outdoor oasis.

MAIN IMAGE Freya balcony set, £229; acrylic pitcher, £18.99; Palatine tumbler in Orange, £3.99; Sahara mini BBQ in Grey, £149; Phormium ‘Golden Ray’, £22.99; Festuca ‘Azurit’, £9.99; Cordyline ‘Torbay Dazzler’, £19.99; two-tone cylinder pot, £34.99; all Dobbies

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Cool collab Mrs Hinch, AKA Sophie Hinchcliffe, has a new collection with Tesco, which includes garden furniture and accessories that won’t break the bank.

The four-piece lounge set (including a sofa, two armchairs and a table) is priced at £499 and is available in store and at tesco.com.

Mrs Hinch says: ‘We’ve added natural rattan finishes, sage green foliage and hints of light blue inspired by the Mediterranean throughout the collection for a classic, timeless look.’

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PERFECT PARTIES Get garden party ready with Søstrene Grene’s new collection. Festoon your outside space with dreamy pastel-tinged pennants and lanterns to set the scene for a magical gathering.

Rice paper lantern, £1.88; garland with small triangle pennants, £1.94; garland with large triangle pennants, £22.76, all Søstrene Grene

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Blinds 2go x Emma Bridgewater Love Rose Pink Roman blind, £135.08 for 120 x 120cm, Blinds 2go

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1. Somewhere Far Away candle, £20, Our Lovely Goods 2. African wax print drum lampshade in Turquoise Sunshine, £55.99, Bespoke Binny 3. Anta storage bowl in Red, Turquoise and White, £32, La Basketry 4. Plant hangers, from £10, Sarora Knots 5. Good Morning Gorgeous poster print, £12, The Cornrow

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Add character to your kitchen or beauty to your bedroom with Blinds 2go’s collab with Emma Bridgewater. Choose from roller and Roman blinds, or curtains.

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For a speedy style update, head to Primark and check out the summer pieces. Candles, cushions and wall art have a wildlife and botanical theme – and with prices starting from £1, who can resist?

Jute floral print square cushion, £9; orange and white ceramic faux plant, £2.50; gold embossed frame, from £1; all Primark

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Planting for Garden Birds: A Grower’s Guide to Creating A Bird-Friendly Habitat, £12.99 Create a garden that’s irresistible to bird-life all year round with this practical and pretty illustrated guide.

Keen amateur gardeners can learn about seasonal planting ideas and facts about our feathered friends.

We’re following… @madaboutcushions Shaz and Mart share their DIY projects and stylish interior design hacks on a budget. They say: ‘We love colours, cheery interiors, and tend to mix old and new. We like to think our style is retro, but with a little industrial chic.’

We’re also obsessed with their self-built outdoor kitchen!

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RHS Garden Rosemoor Flower Show, 19th-21st August Feature Sophie Ellis

We’re reading…

Enjoy fabulous floral displays, inspirational demonstrations and live music at RHS Rosemoor, in Great Torrington, Devon. Standard garden admission prices apply (entry price from £8.95); free to RHS members.

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Every letter featured wins a prize!

Thanks to FrogTape, our star letter will win a decorating bundle worth £50, with our runnersup each receiving a £25 bundle. Find out more at frogtape.co.uk.

The chance to win a prize is open to all residents of the UK, including the Channel Islands, aged 18 years or older.

We love hearing from you! Send us your tips, projects and photos using our details below…

Inspired by the June issue, my 10-year-old daughter Lily has created these beautiful name labels for our vegetable patch. She loves crafting and gardening, so this was a perfect combination for her.

Kerry Storey, via email

Gilded glamour

I completed this renovation of our old sideboard using Frenchic Al Fresco Paint in Smudge, along with some lovely new handles.

I’m really pleased with the result – it looks high end, but without the expensive price tag!

Deb Scothern, Chesterfield

The original carpenter of this charity shop find had scribbled the date it was made on the back: 1929. I mixed my own dusky-pink chalk paint, added wallpaper to the panels, picked out the detail in gold and added new handles.

This is my first upcycling project and it’s lovely to see the cabinet getting a new lease of life.

Laura Ellis-Philip, Surrey

Sophie, Editorial Assistant, says: You’ve made this look like a brand-new piece, Deb – the finished result looks as good as a luxury buy.

Tricia, Art Editor, says: This looks amazing, Laura – I can’t believe it’s the first upcycling project you’ve tackled.

We hope it’s the first of many!

Head to your local charity shop for your next upcycling project

Beth, Deputy Art Editor, says: We’re so pleased that we’ve inspired your daughter to make these. They look lovely and will brighten up your plot!

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Brilliant benchmark Our new garden bench is made from an old metal filing cabinet: we removed the drawers, repainted it using black metal paint, and added bench slats and plants. It’s perfect for the sunny spot in our garden.

Carly Trevis, via email Mel, Acting Group Editor, says: Wow, Carly – what a makeover!

I love that you’ve saved this from going in the skip and instead transformed it into a stylish seat to enjoy the outdoors.

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HOW TO... create a vertical garden You don’t need a sprawling garden to establish an outdoor haven – vertical gardening is a useful way to add greenery to a petite patio, as well as encouraging wildlife. Follow our tips to build your own vertical garden…

• Reuse old pallets to create a planter. Firstly, make sure the pallet is safe to use by sanding it down and removing any protruding nails. Then, treat it with wood paint, varnish or a sealant. Depending on the style of pallet, you can hang pots off the slats on the flat side. Or, if you’re handy at DIY, you can take the wooden planks off a pallet and attach them to another pallet to create horizontal shelves.

• You can also use drainpipes to create spacesaving planters – half round gutters and brackets are available in most DIY and hardware shops. Simply drill a few holes in the bottom of the guttering for drainage, then attach it to a wall with brackets. Fill with compost, then add a selection of plants (ideally ones with shallow roots, such as herbs). If you hang the gutters above one another, when you water them, it will trickle to the plants below.

Buy it once You don’t need an expensive oven to bake perfect, cripsybased pizzas at home – the secret to achieving a crunchy crust is to cook your pizza on a baking stone.

Simply preheat the block in your oven, then slide the pizza on top of it. Ooni baking stone, priced at £24.99, from uk.ooni.com.

• Buy drainpipe pot holders to attach small,

• To squeeze more potted plants into your outdoor space than you would be able to if you only relied on ground space, display them on the rungs of a wooden ladder.

FIND OUT MORE… Visit yourhomestyle.uk to discover cleaning hacks, how-to guides and tried-and-tested reviews

HACK

If you share your home with a four-legged friend, keeping it clean and fur-free can be hard work. ‘To remove pet hairs without getting the vacuum out every time, simply dampen Marigold‘s ExtraLife Kitchen Gloves with cold water and rub them over the area to lift the fur,’ says ‘Queen of Clean’ Lynsey Crombie. The gloves cost £2.75 from Marigold.

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lightweight pots to vertical drainpipes and add a splash of colour to your outdoor space – small flowers and herbs can be grown in these without needing to repot them.

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Take advantage of all the summer fruits and make your own jams and chutneys to stock up your cupboard or give as gifts 1. Begin your jam-making journey with this starter pack, which contains four Kilner jars, a jar lifter, funnel, bubble remover and a pack of labels.

8-piece preserving starter set, £31, Kilner 2. If you’re giving jars of conserve away as gifts, give them a personal touch with these decorative lid toppers and labels.

Rainbow jam pot set, £1.75, Dunelm

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3. Discover recipes for jams, marmalades and preserves sourced from the National Trust’s kitchen gardens – and learn how to grow your own fruit as well.

National Trust Book of Jam, £9.99, National Trust Shop 4. Suitable for all hobs, including induction, this pan will become a year-round kitchen staple as it can be used for making soups and stocks as well as jams and preserves.

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Stainless-steel 9L maslin pan, £49.99, Lakeland 5. Jellies have a smoother consistency than jams – you’ll need to strain your fruit mixture through muslin to achieve it.

Tala jam muslin, £6.99, Amazon

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WE TEST… Compact hose reel set 10m, £25, Homebase Measuring 10m, this hose is a handy option for smaller gardens or balconies. It’s very light and the reverse-trigger handle makes for effortless spray control. The hose pulls out of the reel smoothly and it’s easy to roll up, too. Different spray patterns built into the nozzle (which include a mist setting for watering hanging baskets) make it a compact, multitasking machine.

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6. garden hose pipes

20m garden hose reel, £64.99, VonHaus Save valuable space in your shed with this sleek design that mounts on to exterior walls. Clear instructions make it simple to install (all fixings are included). The autorewind feature means that with just a small tug, the hose retracts fully, with no kinking. The housing pivots through 180° on the wall bracket for smoother use too.

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Jam and confectionery thermometer, £7, ProCook

Things we considered: Does the hose kink?

Is it easy to move around? Any special features?

Hozelock Superhoze 15m, £39.99, Amazon As this hose’s soft, flexible outer cover fills with water, it stretches out, allowing the hose to extend to up to three times its length. Once the water’s turned off, the hose quickly shrinks back down with no kinks. Its multiple spray settings make light work of watering plants, lawns, baskets and bushes, it’s easy to manoeuvre around the garden and it doesn’t tangle itself up when stored, either.

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Hose trolley HT 3.420 kit 1/2”, £59.49, Kärcher This hose is mounted on a trolley with an extendable handle and wheels, which makes moving it around easy. It doesn’t come with a pipe to connect the reel to a tap, though – you have to buy one separately or use another length of hose. You also need to take your time rolling it up as the hose can kink.

Adjustable spray patterns and the collapsible handle for storage makes it a useful option for keen gardeners.

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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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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 cupboard

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

The couple is delighted with the clever use of gaps and spaces that makes this kitchen so practical

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

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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

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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The cost of tending our green spaces can certainly add up – a Statista survey revealed that people in the UK with a garden spend an average of £670 per person on it annually. But it doesn’t have to be so pricey. We’ve dug up the best tips for making your garden gorgeous on a budget.

Save on seeds. Many plants have seeds you can harvest, instead of buying them from shops. If you’re looking for new plants to add to a green space, try organising a seed swap with family, friends and neighbours. Just make sure all your seeds come from healthy plants. Most seeds will also need to be stored somewhere cool, dark and dry until you can plant them.

Make water savings. There are plenty of ways to save money – and water – when giving your plants a drink. Use water butts to collect rainwater, and use grey water from baths and washing up. Also think about how often you need to water, as many plants will be happy with a soak every 10 days or so. Check the soil about a spade-depth down, and only water if it’s dry.

Pick up plants cheaply (or for free). Facebook Marketplace and similar groups have plenty of cheap or sometimes free plants on offer locally. Check out eBay, Gumtree and Freecycle, too. If you prefer to buy your plants from garden centres, it’s worth signing up to any loyalty schemes they have, as some offer points to collect with your purchases.

£88 A July 2020 survey showed that outdoor furniture is the garden product we spend the largest average sum (£88) on buying. Why not upcycle old furniture with outdoor paint to save some pennies instead? Source: Statista

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FOCUS ON starting a small business Turn your passion into profit and start making money from your hobby with these tips…

HOW TO... set up a business If you’re passionate about one of your hobbies, why not turn it into a business? It could be craft-making, art, clothes-mending or any creative activity – anything you already invest time, money and energy into could bring in extra money.

• The first thing to do is some informal market research with family and friends to see if your idea is something they would pay for. Then search online to see who else is doing it and how. The best ideas will fill a gap in the market so think about your skills, experience and anything unique that you can offer.

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There are plenty of things you can do that don’t require you to make an investment. How about a dog-walking service, which you could advertise on your local Facebook page and with flyers in shops? You could repair clothes if you’re a dab hand with a sewing machine. Think about the skills you already have that won’t cost you anything to put into action.

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Where can I find more advice?

The Federation of Small Businesses (fsb.org.uk) is a great place to find out more about running a small business.

or from other premises? Think about your existing commitments, as well as your finances, to determine which option would suit you best.

• Depending on what your business idea is, you may need specific training or a general business qualification. See what courses City & Guilds (cityandguilds.com) offers.

You should also check if you need a business licence at gov.uk – especially if you’re planning to sell food, play music or trade on the street.

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Check if you need business insurance to protect you, your stock and your equipment against accidents and damage, and to cover any legal fees. The options include public liability insurance, professional indemnity insurance, employer’s liability insurance and small business health insurance.

out if you need any investment upfront. If you do need some investment and you don’t have savings, check if you’re eligible for a small business grant or government funding for new businesses at gov.uk. There’s also the Start Up Loan scheme from the British Business Bank with loans from £500 to £25,000 at six per cent interest, and free mentoring and support. Visit british-business-bank. co.uk for details. Other options include crowdfunding, the Prince’s Trust (princes-trust.org.uk) or your own bank.

• If you do start a business, you’ll need to choose a name and register it for tax purposes. You’ll also need to decide if you’re a sole trader, a limited company or working in a partnership (Simply Business has a quick guide to each at bit.ly/SimplyBus). You can register your business at gov.uk.

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FRUIT TWIST Freshen up kitchen counters and shelving with the citrus-themed range of serveware from Rose & Grey, which is just too pretty to be stored inside a cupboard. Showcase your five-a-day in style in the Pistachio Green tall bowl, £55; dish up antipasti on the Oranges side plates (left), £55 for four; and serve a slice of the sweet stuff on the Lemons cake plates (right), £45 for four.

Bamboo and Birds wallpaper in Mandarin Red and Olive, £115 per roll, Sanderson

Grecian glory Set off your mantelpiece, kitchen shelves or dining table in Athenian style with a pair of faded white and terracotta vases from Sass & Belle.

House a few delicate sprays of pampas grass in the Daphne vase, £30 (left), or fill the wide Amphora vase, £25, with eye-catching blooms.

WORKS OF ART Turn your home into a gallery with the help of Graham & Brown’s collaboration with TATE. Choose from 32 painting murals from artists including JMW Turner and Claude Monet, which you can then pair with the brand’s extensive range of paints for your own interior masterpiece.

Vincent Van Gogh Farms near Auvers mural, £40 per sq m, Graham & Brown

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From top to bottom: Field Green wood paint, £20 per 750ml, Thorndown Paints.

Crown Eden Tropical wallpaper, £15 per roll, Dunelm. Gold Shanghai handle, £8.99, Dowsing & Reynolds. Covent Garden Gloss Pink metro tiles, £23.95 per sq m, Walls and Floors. Bushboard Options Turin marble kitchen worktop, from £169, Victoria Plum

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STYLE FILE Wood is the hallmark of this look, so celebrate it in all its forms with Shaker units, sharp panelling and stripped-back oak and pine furniture Winchester kitchen in Cream, from £3,493, Magnet

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Pretty pastures This ttrend brings the country cottage look bang up to date with revamped gingham, pared-back styling and plenty of pastel

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urn your home into a comforting refuge, inspired by memories of idyllic rural retreats, with this fresh take on the cottagecore look. Everyone’s getting in on the act: ditsy florals have been replaced by gingham and check at MADE.com and Arket; lace has given way to linen, we’re seeing flounced cotton and scalloped dinnerware at DFS and Primark; and rattan furniture now reigns supreme at John Lewis & Partners and Dunelm.

‘Introduce pastel accents to enhance the romantic, pretty aspect of the style,’ advises Lou Peterson, Head of Design at DFS. ‘Tactile accessories such as textured rugs or blankets will add a splash of charm.’ Pluck your colour palette from fields in the early morning: the sky’s pale blue; the wheat ears’ buttery yellow; the sage-green leaves; and peachy-pink dog roses in the hedgerow.

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Miah rattan pendant, £59, Dunelm

Afroart napkins in Yellow/White check, £11.50 for two, Arket

Reduce the harsh summer glare to a gentle glow with Venetian blinds in a neutral tone Verona Prime Magnolia aluminium Venetian blinds, from £12.06, Swift Direct Blinds

Large Scallop Check planter in Grey, £15, Habitat

Re-create childhood tea parties with dainty scalloped plates, jam jars of wildflowers and darling gingham

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Rattan glasses, set of two, £5; Blue scalloped side plate, £2; Blue scalloped dinner plate, £3; Blue Gingham tablecloth, £12, all Primark

William Morris St James No. 26 art print, from £11.95, Posterlounge

Price & Kensington teapot, £22, Arket

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Harmonise indoors and out with natural materials like rattan, hemp and jute, which work with pinks and deep yellows just as well as classic green Desser Shanghai rattan lounge chair, £259.99; John Lewis & Partners

Set the scene with warm neutrals across your curtains, rugs and large furnishings then add natural interest with botanical prints Loch Leven Meadow sofa in Plain, £1,899, DFS

Gingham check outdoor cushion, £7, George Home

Stone door knobs, £6.50 each, Pushka Home

Small painted bud vase, £7.50, Marks & Spencer

Arianna velvet chair in Rose, £299, Dunelm

Beige gingham floor cushion, 40 x 40cm, £9.99, Homescapes

Gisela Graham Cottage mini jug, £7.50, Daisy Park

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Lozen waffle cushions in Plaster Pink and Forest Green, £29 each; Lozen waffle bedspread in Plaster Pink, £69, all MADE.com

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Repurpose jars, crates and pots as vases and storage vessels to create a space packed with reclaimed style

Dakota large twoseater sofa, £499, Marks & Spencer

The Bath Co. Camberley pedestal basin, £155, Victoria Plum

Flores Kira rug, from £109.99, Rugs Direct

Dried flowers in jar, £7; Glass storage jar, £5; soap dispenser, £2.50; succulent in white pot, £7; Dried Flowers reed diffuser, £7; wooden storage crate, £6; Stone tumbler, £2.50; bath sheet, £9.99; Black bath rack, £8, all B&M

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NURSERY MAKEOVER

‘We created a cute and cosy nursery in two weeks’ When Rianna Simmonds and husband, Daniel, got the keys to their new home, they only had a couple of weeks to get the nursery ready for their son’s arrival

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ianna and her husband, Daniel, had succeeded in securing their ideal family home, a two-bedroom property in Birmingham, built in the 1930s. But although the searching, viewing, making offers and paperwork were all taken care of, the property wasn’t ready for the impending arrival of their first born, who was due to arrive just two weeks after they got the keys. Unsurprisingly, the couple’s priority was to get the nursery ready to welcome baby Monroe – the rest of the house could wait until Rianna wasn’t in the final stages of pregnancy.

BEFORE

THE PROJECT

STEP INSIDE..

WHO LIVES HERE? Rianna Simmonds, 26, a graphic designer.

I live with my husband, Daniel, 25, and our son, Monroe, 11 months.

We moved into our 1930s property in Birmingham in August 2021, and I share my home décor progress @rii_designed.

Luckily, Rianna already knew exactly how she wanted the nursery to look. ‘I had my heart set on all the décor pieces and furnishings, the room’s colour scheme and the whole Scandi-inspired, natural aesthetic long before we moved in,’ she says. ‘I had dreamed about

WHAT WAS UPDATED? The bedroom was a little worse for wear – outdated, unloved and unsuitable for a baby. So, the whole room got a refresh.

WHY THE CHANGE? We needed a nursery for our soon-to-arrive son and the décor wasn’t up to scratch.

HOW LONG DID IT TAKE? It took a speedy two weeks to turn the nursery around, but it wasn’t quite ready for Monroe’s arrival. He was five days old when we finished.

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To add space-saving storage, Rianna found a Scandi-inspired wooden rail (a bargain buy at £20 from B&M) to give her easy access to Monroe’s clothes

the nursery since the moment I found out we were expecting, and I developed the vision in my head before we bought the house.’

The couple wasted no time in getting to work on the nursery makeover, tearing out

NURSERY MAKEOVER the old, dark carpet and replacing it with a beautiful cream, fluffy one that’s cosy and much better suited to the space.

not just nice-looking, and I always say: “A room should evoke feeling and create a conversation.” Every time I thought about textures and colours, I thought about how it would make Monroe feel when he’s in here.’

WHAT WE DID The couple refreshed the walls with a coat of pastel paint and had Rianna’s talented twin sister paint a gorgeous, botanical mural in the corner. It makes the space feel youthful and playful – just the vibe Rianna wanted to harness for Monroe’s room.

‘I love a natural colour palette – greens, browns and creams with hints of daring yellow and oranges – so I wanted to incorporate pieces that would fit the colour scheme and the Scandinavian look,’ Rianna says. ‘I wanted a space that was inspired,

While the nursery wasn’t in need of anything more than cosmetic work, there were significant delays in revamping it due to the state the room was in when Rianna and Daniel purchased the property. ‘We had major issues with the painting, as the walls were left in a terrible state and kept chipping,’ says Rianna. ‘It took days of sanding down and priming the walls before we could even paint the room, which really slowed our progress and delayed finishing the project.’

With the paint issue rectified, though, the rest of the renovation came together without

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‘My favourite feature is the most inexpensive and personal: a stunning mural painted by my twin sister of tall grass and plants with bees in between them,’ says Rianna. ‘It really brought the fun, Scandi vision to life, as I wanted the nursery to feel like you were outside’

My style tips ZONE THE SPACE Nurseries

need to work for sleep, play and everything in between, so use furniture to create different areas, even in small spaces. All you need for a reading spot, for example, is a small bookshelf (like my slimline DIY pallet shelf) and a beanbag or mini chair.

START SIMPLE A Scandi look is great for nurseries, as you can easily add any colour or pattern to it as your little one grows.

Build the scheme around neutral basics, like white and wood furniture and cream carpet.

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Imagine that

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MAKE IT FUN Even though I love

A rocking chair was high on Rianna’s wish list for the nursery. Having picked up on the many hints she dropped while doing the makeover, her brother gifted her this rocking chair from Amazon

grown-up neutrals, I wanted to achieve the perfect balance of calming and fun for Monroe to enjoy, so mixed soft hues and textures with colour-pops and animal motifs.

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NURSERY MAKEOVER ‘I was set on creating a space that had different zones and could take you on a journey,’ says Rianna, who styled the nursery with a reading spot, a play area, a sleep zone and a dressing area

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any further hitches. Having a mental list of the furniture and accessories she wanted prior to starting the work paid off, as Rianna was able to pull most of the scheme together before Monroe arrived – he was just five days old by the time it was fully finished.

THE FINAL DETAILS Rianna chose the neutral and green scheme for the nursery so that it would work with the interior décor in the rest of the house. She was determined to make the scheme more childfriendly, however, so she added lots of vibrant, colourful accessories. ‘This was the only room

where we wanted accent colours for cushions, toys, art and décor, so we went with oranges and yellows as complementary pops of brightness,’ she says.

Although Rianna loves a neutral, sophisticated style for her interiors, she made sure Monroe’s room was designed with him in mind. ‘There are so many nurseries out there that look grown-up and simple because people want to fit the aesthetic of their home.

But, ultimately, it’s still a nursery, so my advice is to find unique ideas such as inventive light shades, clothes racks or rugs that make the space fun and playful.’

3 OF THE BEST.. Scandi safari £36 from Kidly Herd soft toys into the animalprint Ally quilted basket to help keep surfaces clutter-free.

From £14 from Scandiborn Steal Rianna’s style with this minimal Kid of the Village Safari Animal print (sold unframed). £80 from Great Little Trading Co A rug is a (bear) necessity for making a nursery feel cosy.

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CHILD’S ROOM MAKEOVER

‘Rosie loves her colourful bedroom – and so do I!’ Heather Craig’s daughter Rosie asked for a rainbow bedroom, so Heather mixed pinks, yellows and greens to create a scheme that shows off her love of bold shades

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eather Craig grew up in Dunfermline and had always hoped she might move back there with her husband, Brian, and their children, Rosie and Olive. Although not especially unhappy in their previous home, this traditional house in Heather’s hometown appealed to her, and Brian was pleased it had already been extended. The interior wasn’t adventurous enough for Heather’s love of colour, though, so the couple made plans to decorate.

BEFORE

STEP INSIDE..

WHO LIVES HERE? I’m Heather Craig (@heatherrosieolivehome), 35, an assistant in early years learning, and I live here with my husband, Brian, 41, an oil rig operations manager, and our daughters, Rosie, six, and Olive, four. We bought our four-bedroom 1940s house in Dunfermline in September 2017.

WHAT WAS UPDATED? Rosie’s bedroom, which had a dark navy carpet and was painted a stark white that felt cold and uninviting.

WHY THE CHANGE? Rosie turned three, so it was time she had her first, proper big-girl’s bedroom.

HOW LONG DID IT TAKE? About a month. Brian works offshore every two weeks, so we had limited time to decorate. Plus, I didn’t want to rush painting the scallop pattern.

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The task turned into a bigger job than expected, however, particularly in Rosie’s room. It turned out that the existing décor was hiding a problem. ‘After we moved in, we realised there was more work needed than we’d anticipated. The walls were rough and there was Artex on the ceilings,’ says Heather.

‘Although Rosie’s bedroom was freshly painted, when the walls began to discolour, we realised it had been done to cover up a damp problem.’

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a painted wall design onto furniture as well – the wardrobe wasn’t in great condition, so Brian suggested we paint scallops on it, like the walls.

It’s protected with Polyvine Decorators Varnish in matt.

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DIY details can be found in every corner: Heather crocheted the blanket following a YouTube tutorial and customised IKEA’s Kallax shelf.

‘At £35, it’s such a bargain,’ she says.

‘I made mine look different with yellow hairpin legs and a yellow box to fit in with my scheme’

style, find rugs you can stick in the wash, and choose wall shades with longevity. If Rosie decides to move away from bright accessories when she’s older, the pink walls will still work.

BALANCE OUT BRIGHTS I like combining three colours that I can repeat in the room, but they need to be balanced. Pink is the base, yellow is the accent, and I also added splashes of green.

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The eclectic patterns and colours of the 1960s and ’70s inspire Heather’s schemes. ‘Rosie’s bedroom is a modern version of this,’ she says. ‘I love the floral print of the vintage St Michael duvet cover – the pattern reminds me of my gran’s house’

Heather knew Rosie wanted a colourful bedroom, so used the time spent sorting out the damp issue to think about how she was going to decorate and furnish the room in Rosie’s favoured bright palette.

THE PROJECT Heather’s first ideas combined blush pink and pale grey, but she soon realised these weren’t right for Rosie’s room. ‘I’ve always loved pink – I wear a lot of it and my childhood bedroom was pink,’ she says. ‘But when I painted samples on the walls, the colours looked too soft, sophisticated and washed out in the west-facing room, which doesn’t get a lot of light until the afternoon.’

So, Heather asked Rosie for ideas. ‘She likes unicorns, pink and bright colours, but when I asked her which she preferred she said she wanted all of them! So, I followed a rainbow theme and got as many colours

into her room as possible without making it look too busy.’

WHAT WE DID Heather turned to Instagram for inspiration, and set-up an account of her own (@heatherrosieolivehome) to share her progress, too. She followed #girlsroominspo for colour ideas, and settled on three that work together: Farrow & Ball’s Nancy’s Blushes, a rosy pink; Citron, a warm yellow; and Arsenic, a lively green shade. ‘Rosie wanted a cheerful, colourful room, and I really wanted the scallops around the walls,’ says Heather. ‘I was inspired after seeing them on @the.hectic.eclectic and @jayne.s.davies and decided to have a go myself.’

HIGHS & LOWS Before Heather and Brian could begin decorating, though, they had to deal with the

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Heather follows artists on Instagram.

‘I’m drawn to bold prints and bright colours and when I saw this artwork, it really reminded me of Rosie,’ she says.

‘I was fortunate to pick it up in a sale’

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ROOM PLAN ‘The floral pink vintage curtains are such good quality and an eBay bargain for £15. Plus they match the duvet cover,’ says Heather. ‘Painting the radiator was really messy, though. Next time I’d use a spray paint gun’

Heather found the drawers (£45) and the wardrobe (£50) on Facebook Marketplace – she couldn’t believe her luck when she saw the scallop shape across the top. ‘I really like the look of painted furniture next to the original wood,’ she says

damp problem. They discovered that shallow, cast-iron gutters outside had become filled with debris, which was causing rainwater to pour straight down the wall. After clearing out the gutters, they had the walls and ceiling replastered ready to decorate.

Heather is pleased she decided to paint the scallops on every wall in Rosie’s bedroom, as she initially intended to paint just one. ‘I was glad I found Farrow & Ball’s Nancy’s Blushes, as it’s a much warmer pink than my first choice and I couldn’t wait to use it to paint the scallops,’ she explains. ‘I thought I’d only do one wall, but continuing the pattern around

the whole room looks really effective and was worth the effort.’

THE FINAL DETAILS To dial up the colour further, Heather added brights and patterns with green painted doors, a yellow bed, a painted yellow radiator, and floral bed linen and curtains. Bunting, artwork and rugs bring the rainbow effect together.

‘Rosie loves the pink walls and was delighted with her yellow bed,’ says Heather. ‘Every time I go in her room, I’m pleased with the scallops.

Even if she decides to change the room in years to come, I’d love it if she keeps the pattern.’

3 OF THE BEST.. rainbow pastels £50 from Next Sweet dreams are guaranteed with this fun lamp brightening up a bedside table. £35 from Dear Jude Add texture to a gallery wall display with a handmade, tasseladorned hanging. £3.50 from Sass & Belle Inspired by Heather’s upcycled wardrobe? Switch out the knobs on an old dresser for a quick fix.

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SHOPPING LIST Estate emulsion in Nancy’s Blushes, Citron and Arsenic, £52 per 2.5L, all Farrow & Ball. Dulux Heritage matt emulsion in Powder Colour, £42 per 2.5L, Homebase.

Zipcode Design Gerard metal bed frame in Yellow, £299.99; for similar underbed storage try Ida Marie underbed drawers, £179.99, both Wayfair. Mustard Made Blush Shorty locker, £116, Urban Outfitters.

Kallax shelving unit, 42 x 147cm, £35; Grimsas ceiling pendant, £60, both IKEA. Yellow 8-inch classic rod hairpin legs, £45.95 for four, The Hairpin Leg Company.

For a similar chest of drawers try Indi threedrawer chest, £349; for similar desk lamp try Isaac, £12, both Dunelm. For a similar rainbow rug try Shiny Rainbow rug, £81, The Rugs Warehouse. For a similar pattern rug try Braided Chindi Trellis rug, £219, iRugs. For a similar cushion try Ditsy Pink Daisy floral cushion cover, £22, Mon Pote.

Soft cord cushion, £21, Staying In Studio.

Pastel Rainbow bunting, £16, Styled to Sparkle. Pengelly Art Howdy print in Mint and Pink, £18, Fy!. ‘Girl Up’ art, £15, Yaya Studio. Omm Design The Leopard poster, £18.50, This Modern Life.

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TEEN’S ROOM MAKEOVER

‘This revamp was a mumand-daughter project’ By creating a moodboard, 13-year-old Nimmi convinced her mum, Asa Vaid, that her baby pink bedroom needed a fresh, new look to reflect her teenage style

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immi had wanted to redecorate her bedroom for a while, but it wasn’t the top priority for her mum, Asa. ‘We had concentrated on the rest of the house for the last year,’ says Asa, ‘but it was only after Nimmi began to take a real interest in decorating that we started to think about her room, too.’

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Nimmi finally got to put her own stamp on her bedroom with a splash of green – her favourite colour – for a relaxing yet fun space where she can hang out with her friends

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WHO LIVES HERE? Asa Vaid, 50, my husband, Saj, 52, and our children, Nimmi, 13, Tulsi, 20, and Arun, 23. We live in a five-bedroom house located in South Woodford, East London.

WHAT WAS UPDATED? The wooden floor got a couple of coats of white paint; some new floral green wallpaper went up on one wall; and we got a larger bed, too.

WHY THE CHANGE? The room hadn’t been updated since Nimmi was a baby and she wanted to incorporate her favourite colour, green. Nimmi was keen to put her own stamp on it.

HOW LONG DID IT TAKE? The decorating only took a week, but then we moved furniture around to make it feel cosier than its previous layout.

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After creating her own moodboard, Nimmi finally persuaded her mum that the time had come to give her bedroom a new look. It hadn’t been properly updated since she was a baby and she wanted something that reflected her tastes. ‘I knew it was time to change the pink walls, as Nimmi was growing up,’ recalls Asa. ‘She was getting embarrassed hanging

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THE PROJECT The first priority was getting rid of the pink walls, so, after seeing Nimmi’s moodboard, Asa ordered lots of wallpaper samples in soft green hues – Nimmi’s favourite colour.

The dark wooden floor also made the room feel gloomy, but rather than install new flooring, they decided to paint it, to make a big impact on the space while keeping costs down. ‘I know it’s quite brave having a white painted floor, especially in a child’s bedroom,’ says Asa, ‘but it’s actually very wipeable and easy to brighten up with another coat of paint when it starts getting grubby.’

WHAT WE DID With the floor painted, Nimmi couldn’t believe how much brighter the room suddenly looked. Next on Nimmi’s list was a bigger bed

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and Asa found one that worked in the petite room. ‘The room isn’t huge, so I didn’t want to overwhelm it with a big bed, so we settled on a small double that suits the space much better,’ she explains.

After looking at lots of wallpaper samples, Massingberd Blossom by Little Greene was the firm favourite with both Asa and Nimmi.

They papered the chimney breast and then gave the remaining walls a lick of paint in a soft clay hue to reflect light around the room.

Asa also ordered a cover from Wayfair to hide the old radiator, rather than spend on replacing it, and to give Nimmi a handy shelf to keep accessories.

HIGHS & LOWS ‘Nimmi had to share with her sister while the work was being done, so it was handy that the decorating only took one week!’ says Asa. The mother-and-daughter team has proven how a few simple changes can completely transform the way a room feels. ‘The pink walls were

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Use an expensive wallpaper on one key wall, or even just the chimney breast – you’ll get the same visual impact without the price tag.

If you have a wooden floor, just painting it in a lighter colour can make a room feel much brighter.

Plus, you can paint over any wear and tear.

Rather than replace an old radiator, get an attractive cover to hide it. This solution will give you an extra surface for displaying accessories, too.

A large mirror, which Nimmi moved in here from the landing, a string of fairy lights and a new comfy chair from La Redoute have made this corner a favourite chill-out spot for Nimmi

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out there with her friends.’ Luckily, only decorating work was needed to get the room more to Nimmi’s liking.

TEEN’S ROOM MAKEOVER By choosing a small double bed with storage underneath, Asa and Nimmi managed to fit in all the elements Nimmi wanted without compromising on style

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Asa piled on the textures with throws, pom poms and tassels to make the revamped space as comfy as possible

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The walls are painted in a soft clay shade to maximise the natural light. Asa also added lots of lighting options, with task and accent lamps for both studying and relaxing

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THE DETAILS decorated it with fairy lights and put a boucle chair beside it. ‘It’s a great spot to get ready and I love to sit here when I have homework or chill with my friends,’ she says.

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quite oppressive and changing the colour scheme has really made a huge difference,’ says Asa. ‘The botanical wallpaper has given the room a striking focal point and a splash of colour and pattern, too.’

Asa also removed a large desk from the room that was making the space feel overcrowded, and moved furniture around to make it feel much more spacious. Nimmi had the idea of bringing in a large mirror from the landing. She leaned it against the wall,

All that was left for the pair to do was make it cosy with textiles. Asa added a striped roman blind at the window from Blinds Direct. ‘It came quite quickly and I’m really impressed with the quality,’ she says.

The old lace curtains were used to hide the clothes rail in the alcove. ‘We hadn’t got around to getting a free-standing wardrobe and I didn’t want a fitted one. The lace curtains create a pretty covering and it’s really easy to draw open and closed,’ Asa explains.

Most importantly, the new-look room has her daughter’s seal of approval. ‘It’s so cosy in here and now I’m so happy to hang out here with my friends,’ Nimmi says.

3 OF THE BEST.. blossom bloom £19.99 from Ginger Ray To really dial up the spring vibes, make a DIY flower wall with faux blossom tiles.

£27 from Windsor & White Create a comfy teen hang-out spot with piles of cushions in soft, calming shades. £19.95 from Juniqe Steal Asa and Nimmi’s style without committing to wallpaper with this botanical print.

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PAINT

£210

WALLPAPER

£102

BLIND

£173

BED

£279

RADIATOR CABINET

£102

TOTAL

£866

SHOPPING LIST Black Osby star lights, £29.99 for two; Rose Gold starburst fairy lights, £29.99, both Lights4fun.co.uk. Let’s Get Cosy wall plaque, £20; green stripe cushion, £22; Green cable knit throw, £55; macrame baskets, £65 for two, all Next.

Rectangular stripe cushion, £8; Blush pom pom cushion, £16; macrame wall hanging, £16, all Dunelm. White wire basket, £12; green tufted cushion, £12, both Matalan. Artificial fern in White pot, £27.99; artificial fern in Black pot, £26.99; wire basket, £37.99 for three; Radiator cabinet, £102, Wayfair. Artificial Boston fern, £24.99; artificial Dracaena tree in pot, £19.99, Homescapes.

Stockholm duvet cover, £18 for a double; knitted footstool, £55, Argos. Camengo Zurna Nude roman blind, £172.37, Blinds Direct. So’home boucle teddy bear accent chair, £149, La Redoute.

Walls painted in intelligent matt in Ceviche, £56.50 per 2.5L; floor painted in intelligent floor paint in Loft White, £78 per 2.5L; Massingberd Blossom wallpaper in Verditer, £102 per roll, all Little Greene. Sheepskin rug, £30; Tenhult stool, £25; Balestrand divan base with drawer, £279, all IKEA. Antibes poster, £13.95; Black frame, £16.95; Figuratone poster, £13.95; Black frame, £16.95, all Desenio. Rug, £69, Homesense.

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style Recycle, repurpose and rethink your purchases to give your home a new look that’s kinder to the planet

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rom buying loose vegetables to updating your wardrobe with charity shop finds, we’re all taking steps to reduce our impact on the environment. And you can apply these principles to your decorating efforts too, by seeking out recycled materials; looking for plastic-free products; and repurposing what you already own. Alysha Alli, Interior Designer at Redrow has this advice: ‘If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s to make the most of what we have. Create a scheme where the essential elements – kitchens, bathrooms, furniture and paint colours – will still look great in five or 10 years. The key is styling with accessories, which can be upgraded and recycled as your taste changes.’

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Wall painted in Napoleonic Blue wall paint, £55.95 per 2.5L; shelf painted in Napoleonic Blue chalk paint, £23.95 per 1L, both Annie Sloan

DECORATING IDEAS

DIVE INTO DYEING FABRIC

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Breathe new life and purpose into dated, discoloured or damaged furniture for a budgetfriendly update. Treat the item to some TLC: sand and revarnish time-worn wood; brighten dining chairs or units with paint; or refresh a set of drawers with glossy handles. Use up tester paint pots for a makeover that matches your walls and reduces paint waste.

Instead of buying new, transform faded bed linen or cushion covers with fabric dye for a pocket- and planet-friendly update. Recolour your discoloured white towels a pretty blush pink to bring them back to life. ‘Cotton, linen and viscose provide the best results when dyed with a recyclable pod, which can dye up to 600g of fabric. Add vibrancy with Navy Blue and Tulip Red, or welcome warmth to a neutral scheme with Espresso Brown,’ advises Nasim Bagherian, Colour Expert at DYLON Dyes.

Machine dye pods in Tulip Red, Navy Blue and Peony Pink, £7.25 each, DYLON

Hand-painted ceramic knob, £8; Mimi knob in Turquoise, £6, both Anthropologie

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Goblin Blue wood paint, £50 per 2.5L, Thorndown Paints

HB03 three-seater eco sofa in Velvet Pumpkin, £1,299, Habbio

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If your kitchen splashback or bathroom wall tiles have seen better days, save yourself the bother of removing them, repairing the walls and choosing new tiles by painting them in a fresh new shade. Give the ceramic tiles a thorough clean and scrub with sugar soap to remove any grease then slightly roughen up the surface with sandpaper to provide a key for the paint to stick to. Frenchic’s Al Fresco range is well-suited to this as it doesn’t need priming and has minimal harmful VOCs, too. If you’ve got room in your budget to buy new tiles, opt for a more eco-friendly option, such as those in the Yuri range from Walls and Floors, which are made from 90-per-cent recycled materials.

Yuri Sand tiles, £41.95 per sq m, Walls and Floors

Al Fresco paint in Ol’ Blue Eyes, Steel Teal and Parma Violet, from £9.95 per 250ml, all Frenchic

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Seek out recycled or repurposed materials when buying new. Take it one step further by checking the product can be recycled once you’re finished with it for a truly cyclical purchase. Packed with eco-friendly credentials, including using 85-percent recycled materials and sustainably sourced wood, Habbio’s sofas come in range of fabric shades that are free from stain treatments and noxious adhesives. Plus, the brand will collect your nonHabbio sofa to prevent it going to landfill – win, win!

Sustainable plains fabric in Bodhi Marine and Bodhi Atlantic, £42 per metre, both ILIV

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SELECT SALVAGED METALS

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Essentials splashback in Bright Olive, from £109, AluSplash

Enhance your kitchen’s lighting or surfaces with recycled or sustainably sourced metal.

Durable, long-lasting and easy to clean, metal is one of the easiest materials to repurpose and a very practical choice for this busy room.

Crafted from bio-degradable, non-toxic raw materials and recycled aluminium, AluSplash’s panels come in a wide range of colours to complement your scheme.

Industville’s lighting is handmade from natural and recycled materials and its versatile designs will suit a range of styles if you choose to redecorate the rest of the room at a later date.

Brooklyn Tinted Smoke Grey Glass wall light in Brass, £99, Industville

Tall glazed display cabinet, £649, Dunelm

Reclaimed wood small bedside unit, £124.99, Homescapes Online

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Track your furniture’s journey from beginning to end when buying wood designs. Recycled or reclaimed pieces take top spot when it comes to shopping green, but if you’re on the hunt for a new item, invest in a hard-wearing piece that will stand the test of time. Dunelm’s collaboration with the Natural History Museum features items crafted from mango wood for a sustainable, timeless home addition.

Clean U recycled coconut bowls and spoons set, £19.95, Wearth London

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Refresh your home with recycled carpets and blinds that will insulate you against chills and rising energy bills.

Carpetright’s People and Planet range is crafted from recycled fishing nets, carpets and fabric scraps, and uses backing made from 100-per-cent recycled flooring to give it a soft plushness you can really sink your toes into. Dress your windows in sustainable style with 247 Blinds’ Eco range, which is crafted from 100-per-cent recycled plastic bottles and produced using much lower water and energy consumption, too.

People and Planet Ardent Saxony carpet in Burnt Orange, £39.99 per sq m; Maestro Primary Ochre rug, from £23.99, Carpetright

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ADD NATURAL PATTERN Botanicals, florals and linen textures will bring personality to your walls and connect your décor to the natural world you’re trying to protect. Graham & Brown is carbon neutral and for every tree used in the production process, three more are planted. Lust Home’s designs are printed on FSC-certified paper with food-safe ink that’s free from VOCs so no harmful gases will be emitted. Both brands’ wallpapers are manufactured in the UK for lower transport miles, too.

Botanical Powder wallpaper, £65 per roll, Graham & Brown

COLOUR YOUR WORLD

9 Cornucopia wallpaper in Dusky Pink and Mustard, £40 per roll, Lust Home

Whether you’re after a classic cream or zesty orange for your walls, make sure your paint choice is a sustainable one. Emma Bestley, co-founder and creative director of YesColours, has this advice: ‘Look for water-based paint with low VOCs and zero microplastics – and is vegan.

YesColours offers recyclable one-litre pouches that allow you to order accurately and stop you buying too much, which is one of the largest contributing factors of paint waste in the UK.’

Walls in Fresh Peach emulsion, £21 per 1L, YesColours

BREAK FREE FROM PLASTIC

10 Eco-friendly roller blind in Cookie Cream, from £31.90, 247 Blinds

Banish non-recyclable materials and buy plastic-free items or products with reduced and plant-based packaging. The weekly shop is a great place to start: choose recycled or bamboo options for toiletries; eco-friendly detergents and cleaners; and reusable and refillable containers for cleaning products.

Sweet Neroli and Basil reed diffuser, £18, Wearth London

Plastic-free dish soap, £4.99, Tabitha Eve

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Create a holiday-inspired

garden getaway Whether you prefer a tropical beach or an idyllic glamping spot, give your garden a holiday vibe inspired by your favourite destination

Fab Hab Panama outdoor rug in Green, £99.95, Cuckooland

Embroidered palm cushion in Red, £34.99, Walton & Co

solar flair ‘Take this scheme from day to night by layering various types of outdoor lighting. Solar lamps will provide a subtle light throughout the evening and are perfect for dotting within flower beds or plant pots. Or you can trail string lights along a fence or pergola and elevate the look with hanging lanterns to ensure a warm glow.’

Rikke Blaeside, Design and Range Manager at JYSK

Create a joyful tablescape with brightly coloured serveware Woven leaf shaped placemat, £4.50; Green jug, £6; Pinch bowls, £3.50 for three; Rattan glass, £5; Green bowl, £3.50; Green side plate, £3.50; Cutlery, £5 all Primark

Natural wooden weaved stool, £59, Boutique Camping

Lorenzo green wine glasses, £19 for four, ProCook

Bahamian beaches Maintain the holiday feel into the evening with colourful solar-powered lanterns Fire flame LED solar lantern, £10 each, Ella James

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Transport yourself to the turquoise shores, powder-soft sand and clear blue skies of the Bahamas without leaving home. Channel the uplifting vibes of this tropical paradise with lots of primary colours, and combine rugs, woven wooden furniture and plenty of palm-leaf print accessories to make your garden feel like your very own secluded resort.

DECORATING IDEAS Sunflower ceramic mini jug, £7.50, Gisela Graham

Place a bistro set in between trails of beautifully fragrant lavender plants to relive the Provence dining experience Rive Droite bistro set in Ink, £160, Garden Trading

If you can afford to spend a little more on garden furniture, opt for a rattan bistro set complete with sink-into cushions – the natural textures and colours will give a balance of elegance and relaxation Bordeaux two-seater bistro set in Natural, £1,249, Around The House Furniture

Hampton stripe tablecloth, from £36, Walton & Co

TrÈs chic ‘Evoke the calming serenity of the beautiful scenery that the Provence region is so well known for in your back garden. Include the dusky hues of the native lavender plant to bring soft lilac and green tones into your scheme, and mix it with natural colours and textures. Neutral wicker furniture or a painted bistro set will create a dreamy French getaway.’

Louise Stockton, Director at Around The House Furniture

Quilted garden chair pad in Stone, £12.99, Bean Bag Bazaar

Layer up soft-hued glassware for a sophisticated twist on a colourful table setting

Metal vintage garden bench in Grey, £183.95, Melody Maison

14cm lavender artificial plant in hessian pot, £5.99, Lights4fun

Provençal charm

Creating an outdoor setting inspired by the grandiose French countryside is all about natural colours, textures and materials. Use rattan furniture or a delicately sculpted metal bistro set to bring elegant finesse to the scheme. Layer this with pale shades of cream, blue, lilac and green in the form of striped linen, delicate glassware and fancy crockery.

To finish, add hessian-wrapped bouquets of lavender around the garden and seating area – et voilà! Your Provençal retreat is complete.

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Kartell Jellies Family salad bowl in Crystal, £77; Kartell Jellies Family water glass in Crystal, £10; Kartell Jellies Family wine glass in Olive Green, £10; Kartell Jellies Family water glass in Light Blue, £10; Kartell Jellies family dinner plate in Rose, £24; Kartell Jellies Family carafe in Olive Green, £60, all Amara

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Marrakech markets If your ideal holiday would be one spent exploring the vibrant, bustling open-air souks in Morocco, then take inspiration from the colours and patterns you might see while browsing the stalls. This scheme is influenced by the rich colours of spices, the hand-painted pottery and the mix of textures found on the intricately woven carpets, throws and cushions, which can all be easily incorporated into your garden décor. Finish the look with ambient lighting in the form of metalwork lanterns to bring a calm atmosphere and intricate detail to your space.

Solar Antique Brass Moroccan lantern, £24.99, Festive Lights

Bring in texture with tufted cushions, rattan furniture and woven seagrass, all in natural colours Global Explorer tall spot vase in White, £30; Global Explorer Multicolour placemats, £27 for two; Global Explorer geo tufted cushion, £60; Global Explorer loop-effect woven cushion in Oatmeal, £40; SikaDesign Wengler rattan dining chair in Natural, £416; Broste Copenhagen Gerda iron chair in Warm Grey, £195; Global Explorer woven fringed throw, £66; Global Explorer spot terracotta bowl in White, £45; House Doctor Kalyan stool in Natural, £62; Global Explorer striped plant pot, £42; Bloomingville enzov seagrass rug, £352, all Amara

Malini Med outdoor cushion, £24, Fy!

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Graphical garden carpet, £37.99, Dobbies

‘It’s easy to refresh your outdoor space on a pocket-friendly budget, with Marrakech for inspiration. The Moroccan design style is all about using colour and texture to create a sanctuary for relaxing and al fresco dining. Dress tables with beautiful jewel-coloured glasses and patterned tableware. To enjoy your garden after dark, make the most of decorative outdoor lighting with lanterns on steps and pathways. When designing the space, focus on comfort and colour, and add patterned rugs, floor cushions and throws to inject pattern and texture.’

Sian Kerrigan, Design Manager at George Home

Commit to a Moroccan-inspired look and tile a patio with baked terracotta tiles Marrakesh terracotta brick dark and light matt, £64.73 per sq m, The Baked Tiles Co

Marrakesh Moroccan solar stake lights, £24.99 for four, Lights4fun

Weaver Green throw in Madras Gold, £55, National Trust

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As well as a mix of comfortable chairs, add some colour and pattern to the floor with woven rugs and cushions for a relaxed feel Origami throw in Blush, £32.99; Dhurrie fringe cushions, £20 each, all Walton & Co

staycation style ‘Glamping has become a phenomenon in the UK, especially with the rise of staycations, and you can easily implement this relaxed holiday feeling in your garden at home, too. Choose informal furniture, such as a swinging egg chair or hammock, to encourage lots of socialising. Tepees, cabanas and luxury gazebos are a great choice for campinginspired chill-out zones – just make sure to cosy them up with lots of stylish outdoor cushions and blankets.’

Sam Hood, Chief Creative Officer at Amara

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Cotswold glamping Is a UK-based retreat more your thing? If so, take some tips from the quintessentially British Cotswolds. Opt for striped foldable deck chairs, floor cushions and whimsical cream-coloured hammocks to recreate a campsite look at home.

Use picnic blankets and throws in soft pastel shades, as well as crockery with fruity motifs.

Complete the scheme with a touch of elegance by adding a sunshade or tassel-trimmed parasol.

Create a cosy-chic glamping scene with a faux candle display you won’t have to worry about knocking over onto your picnic blanket TruGlow waterproof outdoor candle trio, £26.99; Large TruGlow waterproof outdoor candle trio, £59.99; 10 Warm White butterfly micro fairy lights, £10.99, all Lights4fun

Soak up the sunshine and read your favourite novel while relaxing in this boho, cream-coloured hammock Hamptons hammock, £140, Ella James

Pastel fabric 3m bunting, £18, Talking Tables

Floral print large plate, £4.99, M&Co

Set of orange print outdoor cushions, £29.50 for two, M&S

Lightweight parasol in Lemon Print, £215, Cox & Cox

Rendezvous Fruit Blue deck chair, £175, Oliver Bonas

Celebrate the great outdoors with leafy motifs, like these plates made from practical melamine for fuss-free al fresco dining 12-piece leaf melamine leaf design dinner set, £44, ProCook

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Kitchens & BATHROOMS Take inspiration from this month’s pick-n-mix tiles, time-saving tech and tactile textiles

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Mix and match your bathroom tiles with Tile Mountain’s Luken range.

Available in shades of blue, pink, beige and white, combine the floor and wall tiles to create a bespoke scheme. The wall tiles are also pre-scored, which gives them the impression of being made up of several smaller tiles when grouted – so you can get the luxe look for less.

Luken white pre-scored wall tile, £18.99 per sq m; Luken aqua pre-scored wall tile, £18.99 per sq m; Luken Nicole aqua wall and floor tile, £18.99 per sq m, all Tile Mountain

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Marks & Spencer has collaborated with Fired Earth on a range of soft textiles for bed and bath, inspired by the iconic tile brand’s designs. The jacquard pattern and tassels on this 100-percent cotton towel add gorgeous detailing, as well as being seriously soft. The Marks & Spencer X Fired Earth Paris Collection Cabaret Towel is priced from £8; available at Marks & Spencer.

Cocktails napkins, £17.50 for a set of four; Cocktails melamine dinner plate, £10; Cocktails melamine beaker, £7.50; Cocktails melamine bowl, £9; Cocktails table runner, £28, all Sophie Allport

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Add some kitsch to your kitchen with Sophie Allport’s Cocktails collection. Brighten up picnics and gatherings with the cute design, complete with miniature versions of your favourite tipples and tropical fruit.

Cut, whizz and blend your way to culinary success with the Progress Lunar Electric Glass Food Chopper.

Two speed settings and stainless-steel blades make light work of vegetables (say goodbye to onion tears), sauces and even chocolate to decorate your next showstopping bake. Priced at £26.99 from Amazon.

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Add a dose of period charm and lay some heritage-inspired floor tiles Lisbon Flora tiles, £42.60 per sq m, Porcelain Superstore

A FEAST for the eyes Put the fun in functional to create a personality-packed kitchen with your favourite colours, patterns and prints

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your living room or bedroom and stamp your own sense of style on this practical space. It doesn’t have to be a full kitchen reno: open shelving, a lick of paint, budgetfriendly DIYs and artwork can all lift your existing kitchen for a personalised look.

KITCHEN IDEAS Elin PK Negroni drink poster, from £20, Postery. com

Tile style Edmonton modern copper kitchen mixer tap, £99.95, Victorian Plumbing

‘The beauty of tiles is that they can be arranged in a laying pattern that suits your style, adding originality to the overall look and feel of your kitchen.

There are lots of laying styles to pick from, such as brick bond, herringbone, linear and basket weave.’

Harriet Goodacre, Brand Communications Manager at Topps Tiles A navy kitchen scheme is a statement in itself – make it really sing by bringing in soft pastels and textured tiles Dunham kitchen in Midnight, from £4,740, Magnet

Carla (@carlaelliman on Instagram) has made small changes for big impact – she’s sprayed cupboard handles, removed a cupboard door to create a bookshelf and added a sheet of vinyl behind the hob

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Swap silver and gold for a more unusual metallic finish

Zone the different areas of your kitchen with lighting Glass dome shade, £49 each; orange twisted fabric flex – 3 core braided cloth cable lighting wire, £4 per metre; all Industville

Elevate the everyday and choose luxe finishes which won’t break the bank Varilight 10AX 1-gang 2-way light switch anti-microbial copper, £9.96, Screwfix

Mix it up 12-piece dinner set, £35, Habitat

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KITCHEN IDEAS Switch up your lighting by mixing different shapes and designs

Swap a dull stainless steel splashback for a dash of fresh mint green above your kitchen worktops AluSplash Green Mist splashback, £169 for 600 x 800mm, Wickes

Brooklyn cone pendant in Brass, £80, Brooklyn glass cone pendant light, £79; both Industville

Paint power ‘Really bright colours work well in the kitchen – shocking pink, orange, electric blue – and these can be painted on to cupboards, behind a clear Perspex splashback, or as whole walls of colour. Likewise, pastels don’t always have to be sweet and pretty: shades of the palest pink, sherbet lemon or watery mint green can look modern when combined with tones of grey and industrial materials like concrete and metal.’

Justyna Korczynska, Senior Designer at Crown Paints Display your favourite cookbooks, artwork and keepsakes on open shelving Pluck cabinetry and Spoke shelves in Brockwell Moss and Ritzy, from £20,000, Pluck

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Pasta illustration poster, from £9.95, Desenio

KITCHEN IDEAS For a quick fix, upcycle existing chairs, or a unique furniture find, with a bold chalk paint

Mix and match different types of seating such as benches and stools to suit your household and its needs

Chair painted in Chalk Paint in Grange oak extending dining table with 4 Greek Blue, £23.95 per 1L, Annie Sloan Oxford chairs, £829.99, Furniture and Choice

Artisaninspired ceramics will stand out on open shelving and behind glass cupboards Bohemian ceramic bowl set, £26 for four, horsfall & wright

Dagget blue tortoiseshell glasses, £38 for six, MADE.com

Matt paint in Joyful Green, £21 per 1L, YesColours Darya printed rug 50 x 70cm, £20, Sass & Belle

Accentuate your windows with an eye-catching blind to frame your washing-up view Emma Bridgewater Tulips Pink roman blind, from £38.50, Blinds 2go

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BATHROOM PROBLEM ROOM

INSIDER INFO THE HOMEOWNER I’m Sylwia Jacob, 42, and I’m a Communications Manager for a tile company, originalstyle.com. I live with my husband, Ben, 46, an author and academic, our daughter, Nela, 16, and son, Nathaniel, three.

THE HOUSE A fourbedroom Victorian semi in Crediton, Devon. We moved here in March 2021.

THE PROBLEM We wanted to future-proof our home for when our son, Nathaniel, is older by adding an extra shower room in between our bedroom and his.

THE SOLUTION We decided to transform a cupboard in between Nathaniel and our bedrooms into a shower room, as well as taking some space from the corridor to give us a larger room. We also added a roof light.

‘We turned a cupboard into a Scandi-inspired shower room’ By transforming an unused cupboard into a stylish extra bathroom between two bedrooms, Sylwia Jacob future-proofed her Victorian home for her growing family

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eaving the bustle of the city of Exeter and moving to the Devon countryside was a major change for Sylwia and Ben Jacob, but one they were thrilled to make.

‘We bought a Victorian house with a big garden that needed tons of work, but we knew it was the right thing for us. Ben has a real interest in plants and is writing a book on British orchids, so we’ve now got all sorts of vegetation propagating.’

When it came to the house, the couple decided to focus on renovating the existing bathroom and creating an en suite out of a large airing cupboard. ‘We were desperate for a shower room for us. Our bedroom is next to our son, Nathaniel’s, and the cupboard was in between. We saw we could create a shower room by taking a bit of the corridor and adding a rooflight, so it wasn’t just a dark cubby hole. Nathaniel’s bedroom is a good size and although he’s only three we wanted to future-proof the house for when he’s older as we won’t be moving anytime soon, if ever.’

Before SLEEK STORAGE A compact bathroom needs savvy storage and Sylwia found a stylish solution in this twotiered caddy, which fits neatly into the corner of the shower

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SCANDI SIMPLICITY Sylwia combined sharp lines, floor-to-ceiling tiles and navy accents for a contemporary scheme that’s practical, too

WINDOW SHOPPING Sylwia added a rooflight window, which works with the awkward sloped ceiling, to bring muchneeded natural light into the space

MATCHING MATT A contemporary mono mixer in a matt black finish complements the grey veining in the marble-effect tiles

PLANT LIFE Sylwia and Ben both love plants, so found types that will thrive in a small bathroom, as well as a few artificial ones, so the space has plenty of greenery

BOLT OF BLUE Add art to make a bathroom feel more homely. Sylwia chose a pair of prints that tie in with the navy blue sink and toilet unit

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Toreno Matt Black 800mm shower enclosure and Pearlstone tray, £593.88; Reina Diva curved towel rail, £275.94, both Victorian Plumbing. Orchard Wye thermostatic bar valve shower, £169, Victoria Plum. Ashford WC unit in Ocean Blue, £89.96; Tabor back-to-wall toilet with soft-close toilet seat, £145.92; Ashford 600mm vanity unit in Ocean Blue, £152.70; Zana Square Matt Black basin mixer, £77.96; Ashford 600mm mirrored cabinet, £99.96, all Better Bathrooms. Savannah Oak floor planks, £44.19 per sq m, Karndean. Pietra di Elba tiles, £69.95 per sq m, Original Style Tiles.

Pure Brilliant White matt emulsion, £9.99 per 2.5L, Dulux. Ultimate bath sheet in Ochre, £20; Dorma Tencel Sumptously Soft towels in Porcelain Blue, £12 each; bathmat, £18; Idris Ink abstract framed art, £94 for two; marble resin tumbler, £4; ceramic footed plant pot in White, £8; bamboo natural soap dish, £5; lotion dispenser, £7; Sulu small rattan-effect plant pot, £15; string of pearls artificial greenery in Cement pot, £7, all Dunelm. Croydex two-tier shower caddy, £52.31, QS Supplies.

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They had planned to work on the en suite and bathroom at the same time after finding builders they were happy with, but the project was hampered by the Covid-19 lockdowns and delivery delays. ‘Given the problems, we decided to focus on the en suite so we would have a working shower for when we came to do the big bathroom,’ says Sylwia. ‘Ben did some of the preparation work himself, which made sense as we were working from home and we couldn’t go out anyway. But he had to carefully remove all the lath and plaster, and take the walls right back.

It took a month just to do that.’

Things were complicated further when their plumber caught Covid-19 and had to halt work while he recovered, but it gave Sylwia a chance to find some lovely fixtures and get everything exactly as she wanted it. ‘I wanted a simple Scandi vibe, so I broke down the elements,’ she says. ‘I looked for sharp black framing and taps rather than chrome, and I went for marble-effect tiles with veining that tied in. But I didn’t want to make the whole scheme monochrome, so I added in navy blue with the units and toilet surround. Plus there are wood-effect planks on the floor to add warmth. Even though the renovation of both bathrooms ended up taking five months, it was worth it. We rush to the shower in the mornings.’

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MADE toMATCH Utilise every inch of your bathroom by boosting storage and space with sleek modular furniture

Fill an alcove with a mix of base and wall cabinets, including a toilet, basin and vanity units, for a flush finish that doesn’t encroach on the rest of the room Novara bathroom in Matt Indigo, from £1,192, Symphony

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inimise clutter, conceal pipework and elevate a humdrum bathroom or en suite into a streamlined hotel-like sanctuary with modular furniture. Choose co-ordinating modular pieces such as vanity, cupboard and drawer units, and combine each of them to suit your room’s layout and storage needs. Wall-hung and floor-standing designs come in a huge choice of sizes, making it easy to enhance even the trickiest of spaces, such as below the sink or an awkward corner.

Keep clutter at bay while having your lotions and potions close to hand with generous storage in a sleek washbasin stand Flora ceramic shade in Pacific Blue glaze (Swan neck sold separately), £33, Pooky

Trent Stone Grey combination vanity basin and Denver toilet, £469.99, Bathroom Mountain

Orchard Lea Ocean Blue floor-standing vanity unit with ceramic basin, £269, Victoria Plum

Make a plan ‘Modular bathroom furniture refers to separate pieces that can be combined to form a complete bathroom setup. There’s no one size fits all solution, so work with a qualified installer before committing to anything.’

Jonathan Phillips, Bathrooms Product Manager at MKM

Vos brushed brass toilet roll holder, £39.99, Drench

Essence basin mixer tap in Warm Sunset, £300.52, Grohe

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Shaker-style cupboards aren’t just for kitchens – they look just as good in the bathroom, and give it the feel of a rustic retreat. Up the ante by teaming them with marble or wood-effect worktops, and add interest with two-tone tiled splashbacks Valencia bathroom in Matt Platinum, from £1,351, Symphony

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BATHROOM IDEAS

Go ultra-modern with matt marble units – these flush narrow cabinets make the most of narrow corners and contain plinths that conceal the plumbing Zara bathroom with integrated handles in Silver Fusion, from £277 for a base unit; washbasin unit with a Quantum Square semi-recessed basin, from £808, both Utopia

Focal point Save time on the daily routines while boosting storage with a statement double basin unit Milano Thornton Light Grey 1,200mm traditional vanity unit, from £899.99, Big Bathroom Shop

‘A modular washbasin unit with a large, illuminated mirror above will introduce a sense of space and is a much more stylish and practical alternative to a traditional basin and pedestal arrangement.’

Helen Clark, Head of Marketing at Utopia

Bilberry Blue wood paint, £50 per 2.5L, Thorndown Paints

Hutton reversible magnifying wall mirror in Black, £120, Origins Living

Arezzo speckled stone-effect 410mm diameter round countertop basin, £129.95, Victorian Plumbing

Dive into a sea of colour with units that match your flooring and wall colour. Slimline integrated options, such as this mid-century-style design, will work well in a narrow bathroom or cloakroom Aruba Derwent Blue, back-to-wall toilet unit with Motif basin and integrated worktop, from £1,500, Roper Rhodes

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Cordoba Patios tile, £49.92 per sq m, Tile Giant

Free rein ‘There is a freedom with modular bathrooms that extends beyond furniture.

For instance, different basin options can be selected to complement the same furniture collection.’

Natalie Bird, Brand Marketing Manager, Roca

Jean bathroom ceiling light in Satin Brass, £88, BHS

Add understated glamour by swapping knobs for curved grooves on the units. Surprisingly spacious, this wall-hung unit contains five shelves, plus the lack of a stand makes mopping the floors a breeze Glide II wide tower unit in Storm Grey Matt, £855; Glide II basin unit with marble effect worktop, £1,265, Crosswater

Lindbyn mirror in Black, £50, IKEA

Get the period look for less than you might think by buying units as a combination rather than as separate pieces Chatsworth suite in Satin Blue: 500mm wide toilet unit, 560mm wide vanity unit and basin and 1,900mm high x 355mm wide tall cabinet, £849.95, Victorian Plumbing

Mermaid Deep Sea and Fresh Musk scented mini candle pot, £6, Daisy Park

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Whether it’s the warmer weather, the wrong sort of bedding or your body running hot that’s keeping you awake, we’ve put together a guide to

help you keep cool and reclaim your restorative rest. Beauty sleep has never felt so cool.

Prevent night sweats with temperature-regulating bedding, such as this duvet that absorbs your body heat and wicks away sweat to keep you cool throughout the night Smart temperature cooling duvet cover, from £40, The Fine Bedding Company

Chill your room with this eight-speed fan that features four speed settings – it’s up to 70 per cent more energyefficient than AC airconditioning fans Certified by Quiet Mark, this nearsilent fan comes with a 12-hour timer and a sleep mode, so you get a peaceful rest

Air Matrix fan, £69.99, Coopers of Stortford

DC Dome pedestal fan DV9PDQM, £76.95, Devola

Stay cool in summer and warm in winter for yearround comfort with breathable linen bedding Linen bedding in Soft Pink, from £40, scooms

Prevent sticky stuffiness with a low-tog duvet – this one can be machine washed and tumble dried Slumberdown Summer Cool 4.5 tog duvet, from £16, Argos

Spritz this lavender, vetiver and mandarin-packed spray onto your pillow for a peaceful sleep Goodnight pillow mist, £15 per 45ml, Neal’s Yard

Prevent the dawn light disturbing your sleep with an eye mask – silk is a breathable choice Blush Pink Mulberry pure silk eye mask, £15, Soak&Sleep

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REDUCE THE TEMPERATURE Position this wireless fan where you need it, then control its 26 speed settings from your phone.

Mimic a breeze with the alternating wind flow or choose near silence with the night mode

These blinds block sunlight to reduce the Sun’s heat by up to 90 per cent. They’re solar powered and can be installed on a Velux rooflight from inside the room

Whisper Flex Smart fan in White, £169.99, Duux

Anti-heat blackout blinds, from £396 each, Velux

Support your back with this hypoallergenic bamboo mattress topper, which contains stay-cool gel

GET READY FOR BED From the mattress to your pillow, your bed plays a major role in how comfortable you feel during the night. Alison Jones, sleep expert at mattress brand, Sealy, has this advice: ‘Mattresses made from thick foam tend to absorb and trap body heat, causing you to feel hotter. Look out for mattresses with Geltex, which is a cooling material.

Choose lightweight, plant-based materials for your bedding such as cotton, linen and rayon from bamboo to help your skin breathe.’

Keep the Sun’s heat at bay by drawing your curtains and keeping blinds closed during the day. As night falls, open the windows and doors to encourage air flow around your room. ‘The optimal temperature to avoid difficulties falling and staying asleep is 16-18°C. If your roof space has a hatch, leave this open to allow any hot air to rise out of your home,’ say Emily and Jonathan Attwood, Founders of bedding company, scooms. If you’re using a fan, close the windows to maximise its cool breeze and remember to turn off other electrical devices to limit the heat.

Bamboo mattress topper, from £99.95, Panda

This mattress features a 4cm memory foam layer that shapes to your body and a latex layer to draw away excess body heat Wellpur 120 x 190cm Gold F30 mattress, £369.99, JYSK

Ephey Sleep Lavender and Chamomile diffuser, £26.50, Oliver Bonas

Draw a sheer or voile curtain across your windows to diffuse the strength of the sunshine.

A lightweight fabric will sway in the slightest breeze, which will make the air seem fresher Osian Oyster weighted voile, £53 per metre, ILIV

RELAX THE SENSES Make it easier to drift off to sleep with a soothing routine, keep distractions at bay and enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy. Wind down with a calming activity – preferably not using a device with a screen, as blue light affects your sleep – then cool the pulse points on your neck and wrists with a cold flannel. Add a few drops of essential oils such as lavender or rosemary to your pillow and inhale their relaxing properties for the sweetest of dreams.

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Create a boho-inspired tablescape with this trio of raffia dining accessories.

Peony season is short-lived, but you can enjoy blooms in your home all year round with this step-by-step guide to making crepe paper peonies.

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74 CRAFT STASH MUST HAVES Discover the art of needlepainting with a new book; make screenprints using an easy at-home kit; and learn the basics of traditional English basket making in a day-long workshop.

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Go boho with three gorgeous raffia creations to bring texture and style to your tablescape

Top tip Make your design more hard-wearing by braiding together several strands of raffia

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✔ Natural raffia, around 200g, £7.99 per 300g pack, Amazon ✔ Tapestry needle ✔ Scissors

✔ Natural raffia, around 25g ✔ Scissors ✔ Hot glue gun ✔ Glass jug, £4, IKEA

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When picking pieces of raffia to wrap with, stick to wider, flatter strands – they’ll cover more evenly and get quicker results

Take a strand of raffia and use a dab of hot glue to stick one end down to the start of your jug’s handle. Once secure, wrap the raffia around the handle until the strand runs out. Glue the other end down, then repeat to add more strands, until the handle is completely covered.

Take three more strands of raffia and tie each one around your jug – one at the bottom, one around 4cm up from the first, and another around 4cm above the second. Use a few dabs of hot glue underneath each tie to secure them in place.

Take a new strand of raffia from the bunch and fold it in half. Secure this strand to the uppermost tie on the jug, knotting them together at the fold. Bring the two halves of the strand down to the next tie in a triangular shape, then knot each half into position. Finally, bring the strands back together again at the bottom tie and knot to secure them in place. Repeat with several more strands, to cover your jug in a geometric pattern.

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Begin by laying your raffia out flat. Take a bunch of strands, around 1cm thick when pinched together, then pick out a separate strand (see Top Tip, below) and wrap it tightly around the bunch. Once you’ve wrapped around 4cm of the bunch, trim the end of the bundle, then turn the bound section back on itself to start a loop. Wrap the loop several times to hold it together, then thread your wrapping strand onto a tapestry needle. Coil the newly wrapped length around the loop you created, then insert the needle through the middle of the loop from back to front. Pull the strand taut, then continue to wrap as before.

Continue to wrap and coil to create the your placemat. Once you get within about 15cm of the end of your bundle, take another 1cm bunch and hold it together with the end of the first (temporarily tying them together as you transition may help). Carry on, until your wrapped placemat is around 25cm in diameter.

To finish your wrap, trim the end of your raffia bundle and hold it flat against the placemat. Use your needle to work several securing stitches until it is completely enclosed.

Knot small lengths of raffia all around the edge of the placemat, threading them through the outer coil before securing.

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Unfold a bunch of raffia and lay it out. Pick a fairly flat strand from the bunch, then glue one end of it inside your first cardboard tube using a hot glue gun. Wrap the strand around the tube, then stick the opposite end down to secure it. Add more strands in the same way until the tube is completely covered. Repeat to cover each of your tubes in raffia.

Take nine strands of raffia and tie them together at one end. Separate the strands into three groups of three, then plait them together. Once your plait is around 5cm longer than the circumference of your napkin ring, stop braiding and trim. Wrap the plait around the napkin and tie together with a new strand of raffia. Trim the tails of the braid down to around 3cm each, then fluff them up.

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Treat your feathered friends to a touch of luxury with a tiered bird bath made out of old terracotta pots and saucers, and decorate it with mosaic

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We’ve used a mixture of blue tones to create a cool watery look, but with mosaic tiles and glass nuggets available in a rainbow of options you can easily co-ordinate your design with any garden colour scheme.

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✔ Unglazed terracotta pots: 2 x 17cm diameter, 1 x 10cm, 1 x 9cm ✔ Unglazed terracotta saucers: 1 x 31cm, 1 x 21cm, 1 x 15cm ✔ Pencil ✔ 10mm and 20mm mosaic tiles ✔ Glass nuggets ✔ Paintbrush ✔ PVA glue ✔ Waterproof tile adhesive ✔ Rubber gloves ✔ Flexible knife or small plastic spatula ✔ Plastic fork ✔ Waterproof ceramic glue ✔ Masking tape ✔ Waterproof tile grout ✔ Plastic pots for mixing ✔ Sponge cloth ✔ Wooden toothpick ✔ Paper towels

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Repeat with the 10cm pot and 31cm saucer.

Position the tiles and glass nuggets on the saucers to work out your designs, leaving a small gap between them for the grout. When you’re happy with the designs, take a photo of them. Remove the tiles and prepare the saucers by brushing a 50/50 mix of PVA and water around the inside, then allow them to dry.

Mix the tile adhesive as per the instructions.

Wearing gloves, use the flexible knife to apply a 3mm layer of adhesive to a saucer; for the larger two, avoid the central circle where the pot for the next tier will sit. Use the plastic fork to make ridges in the adhesive and then press your tiles and nuggets firmly into it, using your photo for reference (you’ll be able to adjust the tile spacing for about 20 minutes). Repeat for each of the saucers and allow the adhesive to set.

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Once dry, apply masking tape around the base of the pots to keep them clean during grouting.

Turn one of the 17cm pots upside down. Apply glue to its base, then attach the base of the other 17cm pot to it, to form the birdbath’s stand.

Mix the tile grout as per the instructions and apply it with the flexible knife. Wearing gloves, push the tile grout firmly into the gaps between the tiles. It will look messy at this stage. Wipe off any excess grout with a barely damp sponge cloth, rinsing and squeezing it out between wipes. Allow the grout to dry fully and then polish away any remaining residue on the tiles with a paper towel. Grout can also be removed by scraping it off with a toothpick.

Apply glue around the rim of the birdbath stand and sit the 31cm saucer on top of it, making sure it’s centred. Apply glue around the rim of the 10cm pot and sit the 21cm saucer on top. Finally, apply glue around the rim of the 9cm pot and sit the 15cm saucer on top. Once completely dry, position it in your garden, then add water to each of the pools.

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Top tip Take your time between the drying stages of each mosaic layer to ensure a pristine finish

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SEW simple Dive into this quilted shell cushion project made in plush velvet to pretty up your bed or sofa

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rom trinket dishes to statement chairs, shell shapes are all over the high street right now. Reminding us of sunny days spent collecting shells at the beach, shell motifs are a fun way to add a touch of summer to your interiors. This beginner-friendly shell cushion is a skills-boosting project that’ll bring luxe mermaid vibes to a sofa, chair or bed. Make it in plush velvet and bring out the shell outline with quilted detailing to give it a designer finish – no one will guess you made it yourself!

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✔ Shell template download from yourhomestyle.uk ✔ Erasable fabric marker ✔ Scissors ✔ ½ metre of velvet fabric ✔ 25cm of wadding ✔ 25cm medium-weight iron-on interfacing ✔ Iron ✔ Pins ✔ Sewing machine ✔ Matching thread ✔ Soft toy filling

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Using your template, cut out two pieces of velvet, adding a 1cm seam allowance all the way around the edge. Then use the template to cut a piece of wadding and interfacing to the same size as the template. Also trace the stitching lines onto the interfacing.

Carefully iron the interfacing onto the wadding and place both on the wrong side (WS) of one of the velvet shell pieces, then pin the layers together. Sew along the stitching lines you traced to create the quilting detail.

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Sew the cushion front and back together with a 1cm seam allowance, leaving the 10cm gap at the bottom edge unsewn.

Trim away any excess fabric and snip into the dip of each shell curve, being careful not to snip the stitching. Clip triangles into the outer curves, too (once again, being careful not to snip the stitching).

Turn the cushion RS out through the gap and push the curves out to make sure the shape is crisp before you stuff it – use a blunt tool, like a knitting needle, to help you push out the curves without damaging the stitching.

Stuff the cushion with the toy filling through the gap. Once the cushion is as packed as you want it, sew up the gap by hand using a slip stitch.

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Velvet has a ‘nap’ – from top to bottom, the fabric is smoother and subtly lighter than from bottom to top. Cut both cushion pieces out the same way so the nap is the same on both sides.

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Discover paper floristry with this easy peony project – once you’ve picked up a few skills, you can create colourful blooms that you’ll never need to water!

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his simple peony is one of the easiest paper flowers to make. The project is ideal for beginners as it covers almost all of the basic flower-making techniques and if you want fluffier blooms, all you need to do is add more petals! You don’t need any special equipment, and it’s thrifty too, as you only need small pieces of paper – so keep your scraps and you can keep curling, folding and wrapping until you have an entire bouquet!

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Cup and stretch each end of the bow tie towards you.

Bend the two ends towards each other to create a rounded tip.

Glue the two stretched, wider ends of the bow tie together, so that the twisted portion forms the tip of the carpel.

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✔ Crêpe paper in Baby Pink #549; Yellow #576; Light Green #562; Dark Green #591 ✔ Pre-wrapped #18 wire ✔ Thick curling tool (such as a marker pen) ✔ Scissors and wire cutters ✔ Mini hot glue gun ✔ White craft glue

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Start by cutting 12 petals in Baby Pink crêpe paper using template Sp3.

Wrap the top half of each petal around the tip of a marker pen. Curl the petal around the pen until the tip touches the middle.

Gently cup each petal in your hands to create wide, concave petals.

To make the stamen and carpels, cut one rectangle from the Yellow crêpe paper using template Sp1. Stretch and fringe this strip.

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template Sp2 and prepare them using the bow tie technique (see box, above). Use one carpel to cover the tip of your pre-wrapped #18 wire.

Apply a small dab of glue on the ends of the other three carpels and attach them around the top of the one on the wire.

To make the stamen, apply hot glue at the base of the yellow fringed strip and wrap it around the carpels.

Once the stamen is securely attached, use your fingers to spread out the fringe so that it forms an even circle around the carpels.

To attach the petals, apply hot glue at the base of each petal and stick it to the stamen.

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Align the bottom edge of the petal with the bottom edge of the stamen. Use three petals for the first layer.

For the second layer of petals, glue four petals around the first layer, but offset them so that no petals are directly back-to-back.

Attach the remaining five petals to create the final, outer layer.

For the calyx, cut three to four sepals (Sp4) from stretched Dark Green crêpe paper and glue them to the base of the flower.

Wrap the rest of your stalk with stretched Dark Green crêpe paper and attach two or more leaves (Sp5) along it.

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Keep your crêpe paper flowers looking their best and prevent them from fading by placing them out of direct sunlight.

GET inspired If you’ve enjoyed making this peony, you can continue to develop your paper floristry skills with Eileen Lim’s Crêpe Paper Blooms, Bugs & Butterflies, which this edited extract comes from. It’s packed full of summery makes, from butterflies and bumblebees to dahlias and even full-grown foxgloves. David & Charles, £15.99.

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MUST HAVES Make the most of long summer days with our home crafting picks for August and beyond

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Head to the West Country this month to learn the basics of traditional English basket making, under the expert guidance of Geoff Travers.

Every workshop is limited to just two students, so you’ll receive close and intensive tuition, and leave with a host of new skills and a beautiful basket like the one pictured below. There are various dates available throughout August, each taking place at Geoff’s workshop in Southwick, near Trowbridge, Wiltshire. They run from 9.30am to 4pm and are priced at £130 for two people. Visit gtravers-basketmaker.co.uk.

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Print your own stylishly simple leaf tea towel to bring a touch of greenery to your kitchen, with this kit by Lizzie Mabley Fabric & Home. If you’re completely new to block printing, this kit is the place to start. It comes with a pre-cut lino block, green fabric ink, a sponge, instructions and a plain white tea towel to adorn with printed leaves. Find it on Folksy for £12.

SMARTY PLANTS For a project you can get totally absorbed in, look no further than Cathy’s Flowers Greenhouse: a beautifully intricate self-assembly kit. With metal and wooden pieces, it’s a delight to craft and you’ll be glowing when you finish… just like the working light inside the greenhouse!

Buy it for £54.99 from PuzzleCollectionUK on Etsy.

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WORK OF ART Take your stitching to the next level with needlepainting: a form of embroidery using a single strand of thread to create realistic effects. Rising star, Emillie Ferris, shows you how to use your needle as you would a paintbrush, to create striking works of art for every season, featuring flowers, foliage, creatures and fungi. Each design is accompanied by around 60 detailed step-by-step photos, so even complete beginners can get in on the act. Paint with Thread, £24.99, David & Charles.

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Add a handmade touch to a boho interior scheme with this crochet mandala duo. Designer Emma Manson creates vintage-inspired yarn wall art, as well as kits and patterns. Her Gin and Tonic Mandala Duo kit contains yarns, ribbons, hoops, patterns and charts to make two mandalas (one 10cm in diameter, the other 15cm). All you need is a 2mm crochet hook, pins, scissors and a needle. From £11.50, Pineapple Fibre Art.

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Glam new-build

‘I turned a blank canvas into a home I’m proud of’ To inject much-needed personality into her new-build, Rejoice Gusha filled it with expensive-looking DIYs, luxe finishes and lashings of rich, bold colour

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oving into a new-build home may have given Rejoice Gusha an empty shell on which she could flex her creative skills, but it certainly wasn’t without its challenges. The three-bedroom new-build house was a perfect size and in a great location close to her family, and she was keen to transform the white rooms, which felt somewhat devoid of character. But, after initially filling it with matching grey hues, Rejoice soon realised that it needed an injection of colour and individuality.

‘When I first bought the house, I saw pictures of all these grey homes and thought that was what I should have, too,’ Rejoice explains. ‘However, as soon as everything was

Rejoice’s L-shaped kitchen had plenty of storage already, but the extra shelving she added is great for displaying various herbs, spices and accessories. ‘It was just a white and grey kitchen before and it needed something else to make it interesting,’ she says

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Rejoice has used clever styling tricks to visually separate the open-plan downstairs space. ‘It was important to me that there was clear zoning between the kitchen and dining area, so I added a panelled feature wall behind the table,’ she says

COME ON IN. .

WE ARE Rejoice Gusha, 31, and I live here with my husband. I’m an Associate Director for a pharmaceutical company, and share my decorating journey on Instagram @rg_livingincolour.

OUR HOME IS a three-bedroom,

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terraced house in Walsall, West Midlands.

It’s a new-build property and I moved in in October 2018.

Choose a round table and curved chairs in a small open-plan kitchendiner to maximise space and soften sleek kitchen units

WE BOUGHT THIS HOUSE BECAUSE it’s in a perfect location – close to family and in a quiet area, but also not too far from the city, so we get the best of both worlds.

The white cabinets were installed when Rejoice bought the house, so she added different handles to achieve a look she’s happy with. ‘Little touches like this make the room feel less clinical,’ she says OUR MUST HAVES Luxe Grey premium matt emulsion, £49 per 5L, Valspar.

Samsung smart fridge, £1,979.99, John Lewis & Partners. For a similar table try Capri gold and glass round dining table, £345, Your Modern Home

‘I think it’s important to take your time with decorating and get a feel for the space, rather than hurriedly buying items to fill it’

NEXT TO DO IS change the en suite and the main bathroom shower and tiles.

MY BEST BUY is my Samsung smart fridge. It makes it so easy to do food shopping, and I can listen to music while cooking or cleaning.

MY BEST IDEA was moving away from interior trends, and just going with things I love and that felt right in the space.

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REAL HOME LIVING ROOM Rejoice went for a neutral backdrop in this cosy room, punctuated with pops of brown, yellow and blue from furniture and accessories. ‘It’s no longer the simple copyand-paste home you tend to get with new-builds,’ she says. ‘I’ve curated the space to make it feel cohesive, even with all the different colours’ OUR MUST HAVES Endri coffee table with storage, £309.99, Wayfair. Mentosa armchair in Yellow, £239.99, My Furniture. Egyptian Cotton matt emulsion, £19 per 2.5L, Dulux at B&Q

in place, it felt really cold and uninteresting. I spent so much time Googling ‘how to make a home feel warm and welcoming’ before finally realising it was the lack of visual interest in the space. Essentially, I had to start all over again with decorating and buy items twice!’

DARE TO BE BOLD Turning her hand to painting, panelling and papering all the walls herself, Rejoice slowly started to add character, bit by bit. ‘It didn’t help that I had the typical new-build problems of walls shrinking as the home dried out, which caused a lot of cracks to appear,’ she recalls. ‘Luckily, they were quick DIY fixes.’ The downstairs toilet was the starting point for Rejoice’s makeover project, and today it’s her favourite room. ‘It was the first time I really started playing with colour and it was a great place to start, since rich colours work well in such spaces,’ she says. ‘Prior to

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STYLIST’S TRICK Mirror the placement of artwork above a sofa or shelf with cushions or accessories below, for a pulled-together, designer look

this, I’d accepted the common misconception that white walls make a room feel bigger. I did all the panelling and wallpaper myself, and even learnt how to change the basin taps.’

Feeling more confident, Rejoice turned her attention to the rest of the house, using her love of jewel tones to add glamour and luxury throughout. Rich blues, greens and mustards are punctuated with small accents of gold, while the wall mouldings and panelling have instantly lifted the rooms. In the bathroom, she added dark green panels on the lower half of the walls, while a bold botanical print takes pride of place above. ‘Good use of colour has kept the rooms from feeling flat,’ says Rejoice.

‘I think it’s important to take your time with decorating and get a feel for the space, rather than just hurriedly buying items to fill it.’

Her love of unique furniture shows, with the wing-shaped, button-back bed in the main bedroom a case in point. ‘I love going to

DIY panelling adds character, while a sideboard from John Lewis & Partners, upcycled with deep marine-blue paint, makes the yellow velvet accent chair pop. Both pieces feature gold handles and legs, and it’s details like these that give Rejoice’s home a considered feel

REAL HOME DOWNSTAIRS WC ‘I’m a great believer that small bathrooms can still pack a punch,’ says Rejoice. For other rooms it took her a long time to choose wallpaper, but for this bold scheme Rejoice recalls walking into B&Q, quickly choosing a wallpaper and easily finding a paint shade to match OUR MUST HAVES Boutique Fitz Green geometric metallic effect textured wallpaper, £21 per roll, B&Q. Matt emulsion in Overtly Olive, £20 per 2.5L, Dulux. For a similar mirror try Warren rectangle mirror, £152, Dunelm

HALLWAY ‘I have plants and flowers in every room – even the hallway,’ says Rejoice. ‘It helps bring each room to life.’ She has chosen a muted colour palette, with wall panelling, a statement pendant light and gold mirror to create a sense of occasion and luxury

‘I did all the panelling and wallpaper myself, and even learnt how to change the basin taps’

LIGHT AND BRIGHT Place lights and blooms where they can be reflected in a mirror, to give a feeling of space and depth in a hallway

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IN THE FRAME Draw the eye to statement artwork by adding wall panelling around it, creating a frame within a frame

furniture stores that offer one-off items,’ says Rejoice. ‘I don’t have a specific style, but I like keeping to a modern, minimalistic look and I try not to over-accessorise. It makes me proud that I’ve been able to create a custom home that looks well-designed, where I’ve added depth in what were once blank, white boxes.’

SAVVY STORAGE Turning her hand to upcycling in order to create the piece she needs isn’t off the cards for Rejoice, either. The blue sideboard in the living room, for example, was originally wooden-fronted, with black handles and legs.

‘I painted it all blue and added new gold legs and handles,’ she says. ‘It looks completely different now.’ Luckily, Rejoice has plenty of storage elsewhere, too, so she can keep every room clutter-free. ‘We are lucky to have three good-sized storage cupboards in this house, which is a great amount for a new-build,’ she says. ‘I made sure to have extra storage in the bedrooms as well, so they don’t feel crowded and have a sense of calm about them.’

The house is a far cry from the bland newbuild she first bought and Rejoice is proud of her hard work. ‘I think the journey to designing this home has been an important lesson,’ she says. ‘I’ve had many triumphs and I’ve also made mistakes along the way, but that’s all been part of the growth. Resisting the urge to buy trend-led items has proved a good lesson, and the rooms are developing into the home that I envisioned.’

‘I made sure to have extra storage in the bedrooms, so I can keep the styling relatively minimal’

MAIN BEDROOM The sea-blue colour scheme creates a tranquil space to sleep and unwind – the plush velvet bed and mirrored furniture give it an opulent twist OUR MUST HAVES Harriet mirrored bedside table, £159, Dunelm. Abstract art prints, from £14.95 each, Abstract House. For a similar light try 6 light Sputnik pendant Gold, £90, Argos In the en suite, light-grey panelled walls help to soften the bold wallpaper above. ‘Learning new DIY skills such as panelling and papering was one of the best things I did,’ says Rejoice

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Rejoice wanted to keep a bright and airy feel in the main bedroom, in contrast to the spare bedroom with its darker vibe. ‘I could pretend that I know what I’m doing when it comes to colour, but I just instinctively go with what looks right in my eyes,’ she says

REAL HOME OFFICE Minimal shelves above the desk showcase books, trinkets and other display items in Rejoice’s chic work space OUR MUST HAVES Lack shelves, £10 each; Micke desk, £75, both IKEA. For a similar chair try Vintage Executive chair, £199.99, The Range.

For a similar lamp try Churchgate Langton antique brass table lamp, £49, Dunelm

‘Before adding colour to my home, I had accepted the common misconception that white walls make a room feel bigger’

Upstairs, Rejoice has used beautiful blooms and gold accents once again, creating a cohesive look with the scheme of the downstairs hallway

GUEST BEDROOM Rejoice has given this room a restful feel with dark forest green walls and accessories, while the IKEA bedside tables were upcycled with gold legs and handles from eBay

BATHROOM The botanical-look bathroom is a masterclass in how to use colour and print. ‘My main go-to for inspiration is Instagram, as it has an abundance of real homes in so many different styles,’ says Rejoice. ‘You’re guaranteed to find something you like’

OUR MUST HAVES For a similar lamp try Keira table lamp, £55, Perch & Parrow.

Malm bedside table, £45, IKEA. For a similar bed try Briana upholstered bed, from £339.99, Wayfair

OUR MUST HAVES Herb Garland premium matt emulsion, £49 per 5L, Valspar. For a similar mirror try the Apartment black frame round mirror, £90, Dunelm

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1. Large gold skeleton wall clock, £82.95, Melody Maison 2. Tanner quilted velvet patchwork cushion, from £15, Rhoom 3. Abstract 504 art print, from £14.95, Abstract House 4. Stiletto toughened mirror chest of drawers, £449.99, My Furniture 5. Clover dining chairs in Dark Blue Velvet, £398 for two, Danetti 6. Paradiso wallpaper in Leaf Green, £41 per roll, Lust Home

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Cheerful revamp

‘This house inspired me to be confident with colour’ After finding her forever home on a street she fell in love with 14 years ago, Laura Tupman swapped plain neutrals for a bolder pastel palette throughout

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e’ve always lived in Pembrokeshire and love the area,’ says Laura Tupman, ‘but we’d outgrown our house so were looking for something bigger. I wanted a large entertaining space with an open-plan kitchendiner and my husband, David, wanted a garage.’ However, it turned out that their dream house wasn’t easy to find. ‘We looked at loads of properties, but they either weren’t quite right or needed too much work doing.’

The couple had driven up the road they now live on about 14 years ago and loved the houses, and Laura recalls thinking at the time that one day she’d like to live here. ‘Then, one day I spotted an estate agent’s ‘sneak peek’ on social media, revealing this house before it officially went on the market. We called the agent and they let us come and have a look.’

HOME AT FIRST SIGHT Laura says that both she and David had that ‘wow’ feeling as soon as they walked in, not only because the house had everything on their wish list, but also because, Laura says, ‘it just immediately felt like home.’

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‘Most of the house was painted white, so it was easy to visualise what needed doing to make it feel like our home’

REAL HOME KITCHEN Laura admits that the colour of the units wouldn’t have been her first choice, but says: ‘In hindsight I’m glad, as it brought out my flair for colour which I carried throughout the rest of the house.’ There were originally chrome legs holding up the breakfast bar, but David converted it into a floating bar to allow for more sociable seating OUR MUST HAVES Infinity Plus Milano Ultra gloss kitchen units in Cloud Blue, from £3,363, Wren Kitchens. Rustic Taco Heritage Grey wall tiles, £39.95 per sq m, Wide Range Tiles.

Rustic wooden mirror, from £149, Wooden U Like

COME ON IN. .

WE ARE Laura Tupman, 35, a learning support assistant, on Instagram @snap_happy_home, my husband, David, 38, an Operations Superintendent for an oil refinery, our daughter, Myla, eight, and Mally, the cat.

OUR HOME IS a four-bedroom detached house in Pembrokeshire built in 2005, and we’ve lived here since June 2020.

By adding natural wood shelving and accessories, Laura has brought a country cottage feel to the existing contemporary kitchen, making her own style work with what was already there

MY BEST BARGAIN was decorating Myla’s room. The look belies the cost, as the paint was leftover from other rooms and the spots are just cheap stickers.

NEXT TO DO is herringbone flooring throughout the kitchen-diner. I love the interest it adds to a large space, and the floor here hasn’t been laid particularly well, so we are hoping we can just cover it with luxury vinyl tiles.

MY STYLE IS seamless. I want the look to flow from one room to the next, so although there seems to be quite a bit of colour, I’ve pared back my palette to just two or three shades that run throughout.

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REAL HOME Laura has carved out space for a stylish bar in the corner of the dining area, creating a distinct zoned area with a rustic, distressed metal sign. The colourful console table echoes the colour of the kitchen

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DINING AREA The couple debated having hanging lights above the dining room table, but it would have been expensive to get the electrics up there. So, Laura foraged a branch from the local beach instead, drilled hooks into the beam and added the blossoms.

She can now change the look to suit the seasons OUR MUST HAVES Reclaimed Brick wallpaper in Dusty Red, £18.99 per roll, Decorating Centre Online. For similar gin bar letters try the GIN BAR SIGN metal letters, £25.99, or the Garden BAR metal letter sign, £40.99, both The Range. Urban white molded dining chair with beech legs, £75, Capital Dining Chairs

Nesting coffee tables are a clever space-saver – the smaller table can be easily tucked away to create more floor space

LIVING ROOM It’s important for Laura that the whole house flows and has a cohesive feel, so she’s kept to a simple colour palette which means she can shop from her home if she wants to change the look of any room OUR MUST HAVES For similar nesting tables try the Bjorn Set of 2 Tables, £20, B&M. For similar bookshelves try Billy bookcase, from £19, IKEA. For similar corner sofa try the Blake soft texture fabric 3-seater corner sofa, £899, Dunelm

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REAL HOME The fact that a lot of the hard work had already been done was a huge bonus: a new kitchen and bathroom suite had recently been installed, and the whole house had new flooring. ‘It was the perfect blank canvas,’ enthuses Laura. ‘All the expensive fixtures and fittings were new but most of the house was painted white, so it was easy to visualise what needed doing to make it feel like home.’

COSY & COMPLEMENTARY Inspired by the existing blue kitchen, Laura wanted to add pops of colour. ‘Our old home was very neutral, and I’d never really experimented with colour,’ she says, ‘but inheriting the blue kitchen made me a bit braver with my decorating choices.’

Laura admits she didn’t initially love the colour of the cabinets, but they had been recently fitted and were good quality, so she The mirror on this wall wasn’t quite working, so Laura got creative and decided to make a feature of it with colour-blocking, using leftover pink paint that links back to the kitchen

Laura was going to remove these shelves, but once she realised the unit was fitted and not free-standing, she decided to turn it into a statement wall. She now has the perfect backdrop for arranging her favourite accessories, from treasured photos to houseplants

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knew she had to work with them. ‘I decided to look at some colour charts and see what would suit the duck-egg blue of the units, and pink kept coming up. I wanted a colour that would complement the kitchen but, because this is such a big room, it also needed to feel cosy, so I chose Farrow & Ball’s Sulking Room Pink. David wasn’t sure and thought it would be too dark, so we tried it out with a tester pot first. I loved the earthy, warm tone the moment the paint went on.’

Laura tried not to overthink the geometric design on the wall. ’To be honest I don’t think it would have mattered where the masking tape fell, so I just ran the first piece from the corner to the floor and went from there,’ she says OUR MUST HAVES Tempur Linear ottoman bed, from £1,299, Leekes.

Love you dots dalmatian cushion, £5.03, Homebase. For a similar lamp try Gold hoop table lamp, £18, Asda.

Hanging eye mirror, £6, B&M

A SENSE OF FLOW Laura quickly moved on to refreshing the living room. ‘We’d given it a lick of white paint when we moved in, but after finishing the kitchen, the view through to the living space looked really plain. I didn’t want to mirror the pink but I wanted a sense of cohesion downstairs, so I had paint matched to the colour of the kitchen units.’

When it came to decorating upstairs, their daughter Myla’s room took priority and Myla had her own ideas on how the room should look. ‘She told me she wanted geometric walls and Dalmatian spots, so we used leftover paint from downstairs to do the colour-block walls, using the classic masking-tape method,’ recalls Laura. ‘I also bought black dotty

MAIN BEDROOM By sticking to a simple style in her bedroom, Laura has created the calm space she longed for, while sumptuous velvet cushions and throws piled high on the bed give the room a touch of hotel luxe OUR MUST HAVES Jaipur throw in Ink, from £140, Christy. For a similar mirror try Round hanging leatherette mirror, £20, Matalan. For a similar lamp try Kanso table lamp, £26, Habitat

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Creating space for a dressing table was the dream for Laura, whose previous bedroom was tiny. With co-ordinating furniture, this chic area now complements the rest of the main bedroom

‘We used leftover paint from downstairs to do the colour-block walls, using the masking-tape method’

REAL HOME stickers, so when she wants an update, we can easily remove them.’ Laura admits they haven’t done much to the main bedroom, but she did have fun with the spare room and the bathroom. ‘I felt I could be a bit more daring in these rooms, so I’ve chosen colourful wallpaper with bold patterns.’

Now that her home is finished, Laura couldn’t ask for more: ‘If we built a house ourselves, this place would be exactly what we would design, on the plot we would choose.

Although we’d love to upgrade the kitchen flooring and the garden needs attention, we both see this as our forever home so we are happy just to enjoy what we have.’

BATHROOM Laura admits that she was unsure about being so bold in here as it’s very different to the rest of the house, but she loves the statement look and says even Myla feels like she’s in a hotel bathroom when she uses it OUR MUST HAVES Gold Wonderland Jungle wallpaper, £12.99 per roll, Decorating Centre Online. Rattan round wall shelves, £50, Next. Rustic wooden bath board, £32, Wooden U Like

FAIR AND SQUARE Laura made her luxury wallpaper go further by only papering the top half of the wall and adding panelling to the rest

GUEST BEDROOM Laura chose to add traditional-style panelling to complement the William Morris wallpaper, which she picked to work with the colours throughout the rest of the house. The wallpaper wasn’t cheap, but Laura loved it and, as it’s only on half of the wall, she was happy to invest OUR MUST HAVES Morris & Co. Golden Lily wallpaper in Slate/Manilla, £119 per roll, Wallpaper Direct. For a similar bedside table try Surrey Oak bedside table, £104.95, Roseland Furniture

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‘I found clever decorating hacks to elevate my décor’ Tashoya Aird combined hand-crafted details, modern neutrals and layers of luxurious texture to give her new-build Essex flat a designer edge on a budget

FLOUR POWER Tashoya used a sponge and a mixture of flour and paint to give her bargain IKEA vase a unique textured finish. Filled with flowers, it now takes centre-stage on the dining table

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Its secluded location was a big upside for her, too. ‘I travelled from London to see it when parts of the development had been built and my plot was almost finished,’ she says. ‘Being

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inside a cul-de-sac, in a quiet area away from the hustle and bustle of London, was what sold it to me.’

The move turned out to be a creative catalyst for Tashoya, a children’s social worker. Her many inventive DIYs around Tashoya’s creative additions have totally transformed this new-build flat into an individual space

REAL HOME DINING ROOM The dining table was a bargain find on Facebook Marketplace – for a luxe feel, Tashoya added marble-effect vinyl to the glass top.

Silver placemats also got the upcycling treatment using matt black paint OUR MUST HAVES D-C-Fix Marmi grey marble effect selfadhesive film, from £5.50, B&Q. For similar chairs try Cherry Tree Furniture Belvoir dining chair in Grey, £99.99 each, Amazon

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‘It all started with a vase. I was searching for the perfect centrepiece to really give the dining table some life’ KITCHEN-DINER After falling out of love with her original grey and white theme, Tashoya wanted the kitchen to have more of a neutral tone. ‘It was originally a light grey colour, but my mum wrapped the cupboards in white vinyl for us and I upgraded the matt black handles at the same time’ OUR MUST HAVES Ribbon No1 Poster, from £9.95, Poster Store. For a similar fruit bowl try ASA Selection dish grande, £11.90, Cookinglife UK. D-C-Fix Plain gloss white selfadhesive film, £6.50 per roll, B&Q. For similar handles try Black stainless steel T-bar kitchen cabinet handles, £21.99 for ten, Amazon. Silver numeral clock, £39.99, The Range

her home have inspired a popular Instagram account at @myhousemyhome101 and a new interiors business venture in TMI Design Ltd. ‘Being a new-build, there wasn’t much work to do besides decorating,’ says Tashoya, who got stuck into building and upcycling furniture and fittings immediately. ‘The first major change I made was having a false TV wall built into the open-plan living space. The rest flowed from there.’

for Children’s Services Leaving Care Team. I also have my own interior design business, TMI Design Ltd, and post my interiors updates on Instagram @myhousemyhome101.

MY HOME IS a two-bedroom new-build flat in a quiet cul-de-sac in Thurrock, Essex.

MY MAIN CHALLENGE was to inject character into my flat, as often new-builds tend to lack it.

MY FIRST DIY was an easy console table – I added silver-sprayed hairpin legs from eBay to a simple floating shelf.

MY BEST FIND I could never find decorative Corylus (hazel) branches at the right height for a tall vase I have, so I searched for the perfect branch during a walk at the local park instead. It’s a longlasting way to bring the outside in with natural materials.

MY TOP TIPS Adding a few beige and blush touches was enough to give the flat a more natural, Scandi look to balance out the contemporary elements, and plants always help to add dynamism to a scheme.

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Glasses, bottles and faux plants are stylishly arranged by Tashoya on her cocktail trolley, while the large wall clock above lets everyone know when it’s drinks o’clock! A trolley makes a great home bar for small spaces and can be easily moved from room to room

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This starter project sums up Tashoya’s decorating style – it’s all about texture, toned-down neutral colours and statement items. Pampas grass brings natural softness to ceramic and wooden accents, and faux fur rugs offset Tashoya’s signature plastercovered pieces with cosy texture. ‘It all started with a vase. I was searching for the perfect centrepiece to really give the dining table

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REAL HOME some life,’ says Tashoya. ‘I popped into IKEA and I found a black glass vase and instantly thought, “I’ve got an idea”.’ Tashoya had seen projects painted with a mix of paint and baking powder before, but only had flour and paint to hand at home. She decided to give it a go anyway, and the results started a whole new creative business.

‘I mixed flour with the paint and used a sponge to layer on the texture,’ she says. ‘I thought the end result was beautiful. I then used the same kind of technique on my homemade wooden coffee table using plaster and paint. I wanted a unique piece with texture that looked like art and would blend with my neutral theme.’ The finished piece received such great feedback on Instagram and TikTok when Tashoya revealed it, that it’s become a prototype for her own made-toorder line of furniture.

WARM TOUCHES Tashoya's style changed over time, so she began updating her decór to match, using her practical skills to make changes without spending a lot. ‘Within a year, I started introducing neutrals to the grey and white interiors for added warmth,’ says Tashoya.

‘This is where my DIY skills have really come into their own in order to be able to do this A luxurious corner sofa provides sociable seating for when Tashoya's friends come over, and is piled with cushions to create a comfy spot for her to relax day to day. Wood accessories add warmth to the grey palette

INSIDE OUT Tashoya’s living room curtains were completely improvised – she wanted black and beige, so she simply hung her existing curtains back-to-front so that the inner blackout lining shows LIVING AREA Tashoya’s handmade coffee table makes for a chic focal point. Despite its high-end look, she created it herself from a wooden base, covering it in a plaster and paint mix OUR MUST HAVES Chelsea corner sofa in Shades Of Grey, £699, Sofa Club. Cushion covers, from £3.95, Ideal Textiles. Ellie shaggy cream rug, from £19.99, Wayfair. Small stool, £22.99, Zara Home. For similar mirrors try Square frame Venetian mirror, £42.95, Melody Maison.

Photographic slate-effect wallpaper in Charcoal and Grey, £12 per roll, Ilovewallpaper. co.uk. Nalone arc floor lamp, £170, Habitat

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Tashoya chose to wallpaper just one area of the flat – the false TV wall she had built when she first moved in.

It’s covered in a photographic slateeffect wallpaper, which looks both contemporary yet cosy and adds a realistic feeling of depth

on a budget. Looking back, I did rush into decorating it based on what I thought I liked online at the time, but in real life my tastes are slightly different.’

BARGAIN HUNTER Tashoya’s other DIY projects include panelling in the main bedroom, slat panelling in the spare room, reupholstered furnishings, and painted and vinyl-covered furniture. ‘I do love IKEA,’ says Tashoya. ‘Simply because of how versatile the furniture is and how easily it

‘The first major change I made was having a false TV wall built into the open-plan living space.

The rest flowed from there.’ can be upcycled and remade into an original piece.’ Tashoya often shops at Zara Home and H&M Home for unique and textured décor.

She’s also a huge fan of local charity shops and Facebook Marketplace, where she found her dining table for just under £60. Her best bargain, though, was the bed. ‘My previous bed was given to me and I sold it for a good price, so only had to pay an extra £100 for a

new beige bed – that was a smart bargain!’

Her favourite project to date is the second bedroom. ‘I use it as a dressing room and home office,’ she says. ‘I love how I’ve made a somewhat small space multi-functional, creating zones that still work for both uses, or for guests if needs be.’

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‘I love IKEA because of how versatile the furniture is and how easily it can be upcycled into an original piece’

MAIN BEDROOM The wall behind the bed was proving problematic for Tashoya until she finally tried a colour-match paint from Crown Decorating Centre, based on a fabric sample of the headboard. ‘I was close to giving up, but this was the solution I needed!’ she says. She then had the wood cut for her panelling and installed it herself OUR MUST HAVES Malm chest of 4 drawers, £85, IKEA. Supersoft faux fur rug, £10; Ash wood ladder, £42, Dunelm. Raynor table lamp, £24, Argos. Alan Symonds plain voile curtain panels, from £10.95, Ideal Textiles

A realistic artificial eucalyptus tree is a smart choice for a splash of greenery in the corner of the bedroom. Tashoya has also created interest on the wall with a handmade console table and framed, abstract prints

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Tashoya painted her IKEA chests of drawers black for a darker, cocooning vibe, and made an eye-catching gallery wall with black-and-white photos in identical wooden frames. The armchair was a gift from her mother. ‘It was originally black velvet but I reupholstered it myself in bouclé fabric,’ she says

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This work-from-home area in the second bedroom is a compact but invaluable extra space. To create her floating desk, Tashoya used two wooden battens to support a piece of inexpensive worktop. More art from Poster Store, some quirky vases, greenery and a transparent desk chair complete the look, all set against Tashoya’s panelling, painted in Lick’s Beige 03

In the second bedroom, Tashoya made her own slat panels on two walls. ‘Readymade panels cost around £200 but you can buy a sheet of wood for around £30,’ says Tashoya

SPARE BEDROOM Tashoya reupholstered the sofa bed herself, using the same boucle fabric as her main bedroom armchair, while a wall of mirrored wardrobes cleverly brightens this small room OUR MUST HAVES Textured canvas, from £40, TMIdesign.co.uk. For a similar pouffe try Marie storage pouffe in Ivory White Boucle & Brass, £69, Cult Furniture. Birlea Logan sofa bed (recovered by Tashoya), £219, eBay. Modern flower shaped pendant in White, £79, ManoMano

sofa bed and a row of wardrobes. ‘I made sure the wardrobes were mirrored to reflect more light into the space and make it feel bigger.’

The next and final room Tashoya wants to decorate is the utility – the only part of the flat she hasn't shared online yet. A pro at making the most of small rooms, she ‘can’t wait to install a well-designed storage system in there to maximise the space,’ she says, ‘and you bet I’ll be giving it the minimal aesthetic it deserves!’

BATHROOM Tashoya used £1 PVC tape from the local pound shop to create the effect of an expensive Crittal glass shower screen. ‘It has been on the bathroom screen for over a year and is still going strong!’ she says OUR MUST HAVES Time to Relax poster, from £8.95, Poster Store. Nordic bath rack – Natural, £10, B&M. Round tasselled bath mat in Dark Powder Beige, £19.99, H&M Home

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Discover our favourite foodie finds this month, then read on for barbecue recipes and summer dessert ideas

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This stone fruit is commonly used in baking projects, but it also contrasts well in savoury recipes and is delicious in drinks, too To make a speedy salad for four, toss 400g diced chicken breast in some olive oil. Grill on each side until cooked through, then set aside. Quarter 4 peaches and lightly brush on a little oil, then grill for 1 minute on each side. Toss a couple of handfuls of salad leaves with some salad dressing, then combine with 100g crumbled feta cheese. Serve with the grilled chicken and peaches.

For peach iced tea, tip 200g granulated sugar into a saucepan with 250ml water. Bring to the boil slowly, then add 4 chopped peaches. Cook until very soft, then remove from the heat, mash the peaches with a fork and leave to infuse for 1 hour. Sieve the mixture to create a syrup. Brew 4 black teabags with 2L of boiling water for 4 minutes, then remove the teabags. Transfer to the fridge to chill. Stir the peach syrup into the iced tea with some ice and serve.

For a fuss-free dessert, halve 4 peaches and lightly brush with a little oil. Grill the peaches cut-side down until grill marks form (around 4 minutes), then flip and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Cook for another 4 minutes and serve warm, with some crème fraîche.

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When in Rome has launched the UK’s first paper-based wine bottle – as single-use glass bottles and their transportation are some of the biggest contributors to a wine’s carbon footprint. When in Rome’s Primitivo, Pecorino or Rosato wines are available in the recycled and recyclable bottles priced at £10.99 each from Ocado.

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Morrisons’ new range of premium British meat kits – The Best Gourmet Collection – is inspired by the nation’s love of dining out, but are a fraction of the price of eating out.

Try the Hickory Smoked Boneless Beef Ribs (£10) or the Outdoor Bred Tomapork Steak with Basting Butters (£8) for an indulgent supper.

It’s officially summer snacking season, so serve up bowls of Kettle’s Bread Bites at your next al fresco gathering. Choose from Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Sourdough Bites; Sea Salt, Rosemary and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Focaccia Bites; or Spiced Onion Bhaji, Chilli & Toasted Onion Naan Bites.

Priced at £1.99 from Tesco.

Winner of Jamie Oliver’s The Great Cookbook Challenge TV series, Dominique Woolf, has released her first cookbook: Dominique’s Kitchen: Easy Everyday Asian-Inspired Food (£20.00, Penguin). Dish up quick, Asian-inspired dishes on any night of the week. Available at Waterstones.

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Use up leftover salad leaves in a speedy pesto.

Put 1 garlic clove, a few basil leaves, 100ml olive oil, the juice of ½ lemon, and approximately 50g each of hard Italian cheese, nuts and mixed salad leaves in a food processor.

Season, then blend. Transfer the pesto into a jar or container and drizzle a little oil on top. Store in the fridge for up to three days, or freeze.

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ALL FIRED UP Dust off the BBQ and stoke the coals to get ready for a summer of grilling with recipes to keep the whole family happy

BBQ READY Heat your barbecue for 10-15 minutes (or until the coals are white) before you start cooking

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Charred sweet potatoes with watercress chutney YOU WILL NEED

✔ 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, sliced in half lengthways ✔ 2 tsp olive oil ✔ ½ tsp salt ✔ ½ tsp cracked black pepper ✔ crème fraîche and chilli flakes, to serve For the beer caramelised onions

✔ 6 onions, finely sliced (use a mandolin for this, if you have one) ✔ 50g unsalted butter ✔ 200ml lager For the watercress chutney ✔ 50g watercress ✔ 50g coriander ✔ 1 shallot, diced ✔ 1 tsp sugar ✔ 4 tbsp cider vinegar ✔ 2 tbsp olive oil ✔ ½ tsp salt

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DIRECTIONS ■ Preheat the barbecue and make sure to bank the coals at one side. Score slashes in the cut side of the potatoes and rub with the olive oil, before sprinkling with salt and pepper.

■ Lay the potatoes cut side down on the opposite side of the barbecue to the coals and cover with the barbecue lid. Allow to smoke for 1 hour before turning and cooking for 30-45 minutes more, or until completely tender and smoky.

■ Meanwhile, place the onions and butter in a large saucepan on the hob over a medium heat. Cover with a lid. Allow to cook, stirring every 5 minutes for 30-40 minutes. The

onions will release their own juices and begin to caramelise but if they start to stick, add a little of the lager.

■ Add the remaining lager and increase the heat. Allow to bubble and reduce for 20 minutes or so, until the lager has evaporated and the onions are sticky. Set aside.

■ To make the chutney, blitz all the ingredients in a food processor.

■ Serve the potatoes, piling on the sticky onions, a drizzle of chutney, crème fraîche and chilli flakes.

Recipe and image courtesy of Watercress, watercress.co.uk

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Chicken and chorizo skewers with corn ribs YOU WILL NEED PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 30 minutes SERVES 2

✔ 2 tsp smoked paprika ✔ ½ tsp garlic powder ✔ 2 tbsp olive oil ✔ 1 sweetcorn cob, cut into quarters lengthways ✔ 3 tbsp mayonnaise ✔ 1 tbsp chilli sauce ✔ 1 lime, cut into wedges ✔ 1 red pepper, cut into chunks ✔ 2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks ✔ 2 cooking chorizo sausages, cut into thick slices ✔ ½ bag of Florette Superfood Wild Rocket and Baby Kale Mix ■ Preheat the barbecue. Soak 4 wooden skewers in water for 5 minutes.

■ Mix 1 tsp smoked paprika with the garlic powder and olive oil in a bowl, then season. Drizzle the corn ribs with the flavoured oil and toss gently to coat.

■ Mix the mayonnaise with the chilli sauce in another bowl with a squeeze of lime. Set aside.

■ Thread each skewer with pieces of red pepper, chicken and chorizo. Repeat the pattern to the end of the skewer. Sprinkle the remaining smoked paprika over each skewer and season.

■ Cook the skewers on the barbecue, rotating every few minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the chorizo and peppers are soft and charred.

■ Meanwhile, lay the sweetcorn ribs on the barbecue for 25 minutes, turning frequently, or until cooked through.

■ Serve the skewers with the chilli dip, lime wedges, sweetcorn ribs and Florette Superfood Wild Rocket and Baby Kale Mix. Recipe and image courtesy of Florette, florettesalad.co.uk

BBQ cauliflower steaks with herb sauce YOU WILL NEED

✔ 2 cauliflowers, outer leaves removed ✔ 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ✔ 1 tsp caraway seeds ✔ 2 garlic cloves, crushed For the herb sauce ✔ 30g fresh basil, finely chopped ✔ 30g fresh parsley, finely chopped ✔ 3 spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped ✔ 1 green chilli, finely chopped ✔ 1-2 lemons

DIRECTIONS ■ Preheat the barbecue. Trim the base of the cauliflowers so they sit flat, then cut into 2cm thick slices.

■ In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp of the olive oil with the caraway seeds and garlic. Season, then brush the oil over the cauliflower steaks.

■ Cook on the barbecue, away from the main heat, for 5-6 minutes on each side until charred and just tender.

■ Meanwhile, mix the chopped herbs, spring onions, chilli and remaining olive oil in a bowl. Squeeze in the juice of ½ a lemon – add more lemon juice or oil to taste. Season.

■ Drizzle the herb sauce over the steaks and serve with the remaining lemon cut into wedges.

TOP TIP If you can’t find caraway seeds, swap for fennel seeds

PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 12 minutes SERVES 4

Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco Real Food, realfood.tesco.co.uk

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Griddled halloumi cheese with salsa verde

PREPARATION TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 5 minutes SERVES 4

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TOP TIP Make the salsa verde in advance and leave in the fridge overnight to allow the flavours to develop. Use any leftover dressing on grilled meats, fish or mixed into pasta salad

✔ 30g fresh parsley, stalks removed and finely chopped ✔ 30g fresh basil, stalks removed and finely chopped ✔ 15g fresh mint, stalks removed and finely chopped ✔ 1 tbsp Opies capers, rinsed and drained, finely chopped ✔ 2 tbsp Opies cocktail gherkins, finely chopped ✔ 2 tbsp red wine vinegar ✔ 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ✔ 1 tsp Dijon mustard ✔ ½ clove garlic, minced ✔ ½ lemon, juiced ✔ 2 x 225g blocks of halloumi cheese, thickly sliced ✔ salad leaves and griddled peaches, to serve (optional)

DIRECTIONS ■ Add the herbs, capers, gherkins, red wine vinegar, 4 tbsp olive oil, mustard, garlic and lemon juice to a bowl and mix well. Add more olive oil or red wine vinegar if needed – the sauce should be tangy, thin and pourable in consistency. Season to taste.

■ Preheat the barbecue.

■ Brush the halloumi slices with the remaining olive oil and griddle for 1-2 minutes on each side or until charred lines are visible.

■ Arrange the salad leaves on plates, then place the halloumi slices on top, followed by the peach slices. Drizzle over the salsa verde and serve straight away.

Recipe and image courtesy of Opies, opiesfoods.com

Baharat lamb kebabs with red pepper hummus YOU WILL NEED

✔ 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into wedges ✔ 250g British lamb mince ✔ 1 tbsp baharat ✔ 30g panko breadcrumbs ✔ 75g bulgur wheat ✔ 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped ✔ 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed ✔ 4 tbsp olive oil ✔ 1 tsp salt ✔ 1 lemon ✔ 10g mix of parsley and mint, leaves removed and finely chopped ✔ 2 wholemeal pittas, toasted and

PREPARATION AND COOKING TIME 30 minutes SERVES 2

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DIRECTIONS ■ Preheat the barbecue and grill, then soak 4 wooden skewers in water and set aside. Add the pepper to a tin foil-lined baking tray and drizzle with vegetable oil. Put the tray under the grill for 10 minutes or until softened and lightly charred. Transfer the roasted pepper to a food processor.

■ Add the lamb mince, baharat, breadcrumbs and a generous pinch of salt and pepper to a large mixing bowl and mix until fully combined. Divide the lamb mixture into 4 and shape into kebabs. Skewer each kebab and set aside.

■ Boil a kettle. Add the bulgur wheat to a pot with plenty of boiled water and a pinch of salt and bring to the boil. Once boiling, cook for 7-8 minutes or until tender with a bite. Once done, drain and return to the pot. Add the lamb kebabs to the barbecue and grill until cooked through, turning occasionally.

■ Add the garlic and chickpeas to the pepper mix in the food processor. Add the olive oil, salt and the juice of ½ lemon. Blitz until the hummus is smooth.

■ Add most of the chopped herbs to the drained bulgur. Season with salt and pepper and add the juice of ¼ lemon, then stir together.

■ Cut the remaining lemon into wedges. Serve the baharat lamb kebabs over the red pepper hummus with the herby bulgur and crispy pitta strips to the side. Garnish with the reserved chopped herbs and a wedge of lemon.

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TOP TIP Make your own baharat spice by grinding 2 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp cloves, 1 tbsp black peppercorns, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp cardamom seeds, ¼ tsp nutmeg and 2 tbsp paprika in a pestle and mortar

FOOD & DRINK

PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes, plus marinating COOKING TIME 45 minutes SERVES 4

Harissa and maple BBQ chicken thighs YOU WILL NEED

✔ 8 whole chicken thighs, bone left in ✔ 4 tbsp harissa paste ✔ 2 tbsp pure Canadian maple syrup ✔ 1 tbsp sea salt flakes ✔ 1 lemon, juiced ✔ 3 cloves garlic, peeled and bashed ✔ 2 bay leaves ✔ 2 tsp dried chilli flakes ✔ small bunch of fresh parsley, chopped

DIRECTIONS ■ Put all the ingredients into a bowl (apart from the parsley) and toss well. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight. Remove from the fridge 20 minutes before you start cooking.

■ Heat a barbecue with the coals banked up on one side. Once heated, put the chicken thighs skin side down over the hot side for 5 minutes or until golden and charred. Then move the chicken to the cool zone (away from the coals) and cook for another 35-40 minutes with a lid on the barbecue, turning and moving the chicken every 5-8 minutes until cooked through.

■ Put the chicken directly back over the coals for a final 5 minutes to char and crisp up the thighs.

■ Serve the chicken with an extra drizzle of maple syrup and the parsley.

Recipe and image courtesy of Maple from Canada, maplefromcanada.co.uk

BBQ Cajun tofu YOU WILL NEED

✔ 350g extra firm tofu ✔ 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for grilling ✔ 2 tbsp soy sauce ✔ 1 ½ tbsp honey ✔ 1 tsp Bart Cajun seasoning ✔ 1 tsp Bart garlic granules ✔ 1 tsp

PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes, plus marinating COOKING TIME 10 minutes SERVES 2-3

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DIRECTIONS ■ Drain the tofu by wrapping the block in kitchen towel and placing between 2 large plates. Place a small bag of flour or rice on the top plate for 15-20 minutes to squeeze out the excess moisture.

■ Once drained, slice the tofu lengthwise into 6 slices.

■ In a bowl, mix the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, Cajun seasoning, garlic granules and salt. Place the tofu in the marinade and leave for at least 15 minutes, or cover and marinate overnight in the fridge.

■ Preheat the barbecue and, when ready to cook, place the tofu slices on the hot grill and drizzle some of the marinade on top. Cook the tofu until you see grill marks appear (around 2-3 minutes). Turn the tofu over, drizzle with more marinade and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.

■ Heat the remaining marinade in a saucepan and then drizzle the sauce over the grilled tofu, then serve.

Recipe and image courtesy of Bart, bart.co.uk

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THE SWEET SPOT Like summer on a plate, these sumptuous puddings will round off a garden party in delicious style

Summer fruits and maple syrup pavlova YOU WILL NEED

✔ 10 egg whites ✔ 625g caster sugar ✔ 2½ tsp white wine vinegar ✔ 2½ tsp cornflour ✔ 3 tsp vanilla extract ✔ 1 litre whipping cream ✔ 120g pure maple syrup, plus extra for drizzling ✔ 250g strawberries, washed, stalks removed and quartered ✔ 150g raspberries, washed and halved ✔ 150g blueberries, washed ✔ 4-5 apricots, stoned and quartered

DIRECTIONS ■ Preheat the oven to 150°C/Fan 130°C/Gas Mark 2. On a sheet of baking paper, draw around a dinner plate in pencil to mark the shape for the meringue. Repeat to create a second template, then draw around a side plate to create a third template.

■ Using a hand-held mixer, whisk the egg whites together until they form stiff peaks.

Add caster sugar 1 tbsp at a time until the appearance is glossy and smooth.

■ Whisk in the vinegar, cornflour and vanilla extract. Divide the mixture between the three baking paper templates, keeping within the templates. Spread the mixture out using a palette knife to create a dip in the centre. Keep the sides slightly higher than the middle. Transfer onto a tray and bake in the oven for 1 hour.

■ Turn off the heat and allow the meringue layers to completely cool while in the oven.

■ Once the meringue layers have thoroughly cooled, whisk together the cream and maple syrup in a bowl to form soft peaks. Spread onto each layer of meringue then top with the berries, apricots and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Stack the meringue layers to serve.

Recipe and image courtesy of Maple from Canada, maplefromcanada.co.uk

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PREPARATION TIME 25 minutes COOKING TIME 1 hour SERVES 10-12

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Strawberry, pomegranate and peach roulade YOU WILL NEED

For the sponge ✔ 3 large eggs ✔ 90g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling ✔ ½ orange, finely grated zest ✔ 90g plain flour ✔ Pinch of salt For the filling ✔ 300ml double cream ✔ ½ orange, finely grated zest ✔ 100g strawberries, stalks removed ✔ 1 peach, halved and pitted ✔ 80g pomegranate seeds

DIRECTIONS

PREPARATION TIME 30 minutes COOKING TIME 7-8 miutes SERVES 8

■ Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6. Grease and line a 32.5 x 22.5cm tin with non-stick baking parchment.

■ Whisk the eggs and sugar together in a mixing bowl for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens to a mousse-like consistency.

Add the orange zest and whisk briefly to combine.

■ Sift in the flour and salt and gently fold. Transfer to the tin and level the surface. Bake for 7-8 minutes until pale golden brown.

■ Meanwhile, prepare a large piece of baking parchment and sprinkle it with caster sugar. Cool the cake in the tin for 1-2 minutes, then flip it out of the tin onto the sugar-sprinkled parchment, so that the lining paper faces upwards. Carefully peel away the lining paper, then roll up the cake from the short side (with the baking parchment rolled up in the sponge). Leave to cool.

■ Whip the cream until thick. Spoon one quarter into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle. Fold the orange zest into the rest of the cream. Unroll the cake and spread this cream over the surface.

■ Halve 3 strawberries and cut half the peach into slices. Chop the rest of the fruit into pieces and sprinkle over the cream with the pomegranate seeds. Roll up from the short side without the parchment. Pipe the cream along the top. Decorate with the remaining strawberries, peach slices and pomegranate seeds.

Recipe and image courtesy of Lakeland, blog.lakeland.co.uk

Eton mess semifreddo YOU WILL NEED

✔ 400g fresh mixed berries, such as raspberries and strawberries, plus extra to decorate ✔ 250g icing sugar ✔ 2 lemons, juice and zest ✔ 8 large egg whites ✔ 1 litre double cream ✔ 100g meringue nests, crumbled

DIRECTIONS

PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes + 8 hours freezing COOKING TIME 5 minutes SERVES 10

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■ Line a 900g loaf tin with cling film and set aside. Put the berries, 100g icing sugar and lemon juice into a pan and heat gently for 5 minutes until the berries have softened and the liquid is syrupy.

■ Using a slotted spoon, remove half the berries and set aside, then blitz the remainder with a hand blender until smooth. Push the berry purée through a fine sieve into a bowl, discarding any pips. Leave the purée and reserved berries to cool.

■ Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Add the remaining icing sugar and beat again until the mixture is smooth, thick and glossy. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until it holds its shape, being careful not to overwhip.

■ Using a large metal spoon, gently fold the whisked egg whites and lemon zest into the cream, then fold in the crumbled meringue pieces.

■ Fold through the cooled berry purée and reserved softened berries. Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf tin. Freeze the dessert for at least 8 hours before serving. To serve, turn out the semifreddo and cut into slices. Decorate with extra berries.

Recipe and image courtesy of Freeze by Ruby Bell and Milly Bagot (published by Octopus Books, £16.99) August 2022

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Peach and fennel cobbler YOU WILL NEED

For the peaches ✔ 600g ripe peaches, roughly chopped ✔ 60g caster sugar ✔ 1 tsp vanilla bean paste ✔ 1 tsp ground ginger For the cobbler ✔ 1½ tsp fennel seeds ✔ 175g plain flour ✔ 30g caster sugar ✔ ¼ tsp salt ✔ 1½ tsp baking powder ✔ 75g cold unsalted butter, cubed ✔ 150ml double cream, plus extra for brushing ✔ 2 tsp demerara sugar

DIRECTIONS

PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes COOKING TIME 50 minutes SERVES 6

■ Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6. Add the peaches to a baking dish approximately 26 x 21cm in size. Mix in the sugar, vanilla and ginger, then set aside to marinate while you make the cobbler topping.

■ Coarsely grind the fennel seeds in a pestle and mortar and then set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, caster sugar, salt and baking powder. Add the cubed butter and rub it into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in most of the ground fennel, reserving a little to sprinkle on top of the cobbler later.

■ Make a well in the middle of the mixture, pour in the cream and use a table knife to stir until the dough clumps together. Make 6–8 rough balls of dough – you want them to be rough and scraggly, so don’t overwork them. Place the balls on top of the peaches, leaving some space between them with the peaches poking through.

■ Brush the tops with cream and sprinkle on some demerara sugar and the remaining ground fennel.

■ Bake for 45–50 minutes until the cobbler is golden and the peaches are bubbling underneath. Leave to cool for 10 minutes before serving warm with ice cream.

Peach and fennel cobbler and Raspberry, honey and yogurt cake recipes and images courtesy of A Good Day to Bake by Benjamina Ebuehi (published by Quadrille, £22)

Raspberry, honey and yogurt cake YOU WILL NEED

✔ 100ml sunflower or vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing ✔ 50g unsalted butter, melted ✔ 150g caster sugar ✔ 1 tsp vanilla bean paste ✔ 3 eggs ✔ 120g Greek yogurt ✔ 50g honey ✔ 230g plain flour ✔ 1½ tsp baking powder ✔ ¼ tsp salt ✔ 200g raspberries, plus extra to decorate ✔ icing sugar, for dusting For the filling ✔ 200g Greek yogurt ✔ 150ml double cream ✔ ½ tbsp honey, plus extra to decorate

DIRECTIONS ■ Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas Mark 4. Grease and line two 15cm cake tins. In a large bowl, whisk the oil, butter, sugar and vanilla together.

■ Beat in the eggs, followed by the yogurt and honey, mixing until smooth. Add the flour, baking powder and salt to the mixture, stirring until smooth.

■ Divide the batter evenly between the cake tins. Add the raspberries on top of the mixture, pushing a few in and leaving some on the surface. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and a skewer inserted into the middle of the cakes comes out clean. While the cakes cool, combine the yogurt, cream and honey in a mixing bowl. Whip together for 1-2 minutes until you have a smooth mixture.

■ Once the cakes have cooled, level off any domed tops with a sharp, serrated knife. Spoon the filling on one half of the cake and top with more raspberries and a drizzle of honey. Place the other cake on top, top-side down, and lightly dust with icing sugar before serving.

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PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes COOKING TIME 40 minutes SERVES 6-8

FOOD & DRINK PREPARATION TIME 30 minutes + chilling FREEZING TIME 6-8 hours SERVES 5-10

Kiwi slices YOU WILL NEED

For the base ✔ 175g medjool dates, pitted ✔ 65g rolled oats ✔ 55g almonds ✔ ½ tsp cinnamon ✔ ¼ tsp ginger powder For the lemon layer ✔ 20g cashew nuts, soaked overnight ✔ 3 tbsp lemon juice ✔ 2 tbsp maple syrup ✔ 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted For the kiwi layer ✔ 190g cashew nuts, soaked overnight ✔ 1 Zespri SunGold kiwi, peeled and sliced ✔ 2 tbsp maple syrup ✔ 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted For the topping ✔ 2 Zespri SunGold kiwis, peeled and sliced

DIRECTIONS ■ Cover the pitted dates with boiling water, leave to plump for 10 minutes then drain.

■ Blitz the oats and almonds in a blender, add the dates, cinnamon and ginger powder and blend until smooth. Add water to loosen the mixture, if needed.

■ Transfer the mixture to a lined tin, press flat then place in the freezer until needed.

■ For the lemon layer, drain the cashews and blend with the lemon juice, maple syrup and coconut oil until smooth. Remove the tin from the freezer, add the lemon mixture, smooth with a knife and return to the freezer.

■ For the kiwi layer, drain the cashews and blend with the kiwi, maple syrup and coconut oil until smooth. Remove the tin from the freezer, add the kiwi layer and smooth with a knife.

■ Arrange the kiwi slices on top of the kiwi layer. Place in the freezer for 6-8 hours. Remove from the freezer 20 minutes before serving, then cut into 5-10 slices.

Recipe and image courtesy of Zespri Sungold kiwi, zespri.com/en-UK

Marmalade and almond tart YOU WILL NEED

For the pastry ✔ 35g caster sugar ✔ 60g salted butter, softened ✔ 120g plain flour, plus extra for dusting ✔ 1 egg yolk, beaten For the frangipane filling ✔ 110g salted butter, softened ✔ 110g caster sugar ✔ 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste ✔ ½ orange, zest ✔ 110g ground almonds ✔ 20g salted almonds, roughly chopped ✔ 20g flaked almonds ✔ 1 tbsp plain flour ✔ 1 large egg, beaten For the topping ✔ 1 orange, peeled and cut into slices ✔ Flaked almonds, to decorate ✔ 3 tbsp marmalade, to glaze ✔ Crème fraiche, to serve

DIRECTIONS ■ Cream together the sugar and butter in a bowl. Sift in the flour and mix until combined. Add the egg yolk and bring the dough together with your hands.

■ Knead the dough on a floured worktop. Wrap in cling film and chill for 1 hour.

■ Remove the cling film from the dough and knead until softened. Shape it into a ball then roll it out to create a 30cm-wide circle. Press the pastry into a 20cm tart tin, pushing evenly into the base and sides, folding the excess pastry back over the sides of the tin. Cover with cling film and return to the fridge for 30 minutes.

■ Heat the oven to 190°C/Fan 170°C/Gas Mark 5. Cover the pastry with baking parchment and baking beans. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the parchment and beans, and bake for a further 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.

■ Meanwhile, make the frangipane filling. Cream together the butter, sugar, vanilla and orange zest. Add the almonds and flour and mix in, then stir in the beaten egg.

■ Turn down the oven to 170°C/Fan 150°C/Gas Mark 3. Fill the cooled pastry case with the frangipane. Add the orange slices and flaked almonds and bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and trim off the excess pastry.

■ Gently warm the marmalade in a pan or microwave until just melted, then brush over the top of the tart. Serve while still warm, topped with crème fraîche.

PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes + 90 minutes chilling COOKING TIME 1 hour 10 minutes SERVES 6

Recipe and image courtesy of Lakeland, blog.lakeland.co.uk

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Home IMPROVEMENT

Revitalise your walls with texture and colour, and carve out a fresh look with wood-effect tiles, then turn over for our guide to updating your conservatory

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SMOOTHLY DOES IT Spread industrial style across your bathrooms or hallway with lightweight microcement, which can be applied directly to tiles, plaster and shower walls for a seamless, waterproof surface.

Choose from 40 colours (pictured is Nebulosa), then apply four very thin coats for a finished depth of 3-4mm to give the illusion of polished concrete on your walls and worktops. Priced at £295 for a 10 sq m wet room kit from Relentless Microcement.

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Revitalise your home with a heritage hue from Little Greene, which will set you back less than their regular range as each shade is priced at £28 per 2.5L. The brand has launched the Re:Mix range, which sees leftover, unwanted and returned paints reformulated into a beautiful matt finish for your walls and ceilings. With minimal VOCs and almost odour-free, the upcycled colours will save 60,000 litres of raw materials going to waste.

Choose from 20 limited-edition colours, including warm neutrals, restful greens, or the sunshine-hued Yellow Pink, pictured.

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Colour your walls happy with the new range of colours from Frenchic, priced at £42.95 per 2.5L. Apply one or two coats of the durable shades for an ultra-matte finish that’s tough enough to be scrubbed clean of any spills, smears and marks that find their way on to your walls. The solvent-free formula is also child-safe, so you can give a tired nursery furniture a bright makeover.

WOOD YOU BELIEVE? Get the look of wood without the worry of wear, with Easy Bathrooms’ brandnew range of outdoor tiles. Designed to be non-slip, they have the texture of wood but are made from porcelain. Give your patio a long-lasting spruce-up with these frostand moss-resistant tiles. Pictured is the Forest Roble wood-effect outdoor porcelain tile, priced at £65 per sq m.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT Choose furniture that can be used indoors and out for a flexible solution that enables you to eat outside when the Sun’s out.

Indoor/outdoor dining chairs in Black, £225 for a pair, Cuckooland

Duett’s thermal blinds prevent warm air escaping and can be controlled by remote, an app or your voice. Deep Silk India blinds, price on application, Thomas Sanderson

Purlfrost’s solar window film reduces heat, glare and UV damage.

Simply cut to size and apply directly to your conservatory’s existing glass for thermal protection

Make room for regular visitors with a sleek, stylish corner sofa set. The Sollerön three-seat modular corner sofa from IKEA can be used indoors and out, from £765

HOW TO UPDATE AND REVAMP YOUR SUN-SOAKED SPACES Give a tired sun room a new lease of life with DIY updates and replacement flooring, furniture or glazing to make it a relaxing space to be in, all year round

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f you’re lucky enough to have a sun room or conservatory, this extra living space can be used for all sorts of activities. Whether relaxing with a good book, taking up a new hobby or using it for home working, this area can be a valuable asset to your home. However, if yours is looking a bit timeworn and outdated, there are plenty of ways to spruce it up and breathe new purpose into the space. Go all-out with new windows, roof and a door or revamp the furniture and flooring to make the most of a sun-drenched room.

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FIT NEW FLOORING Swap out a cracked, damaged or draughty floor and update the look of the space with new flooring.

Consider the room’s aspect and how warm the room is before you choose your material. For instance, a cool, northfacing room would benefit from durable carpeting or a well-insulated underlay to add warmth. If it’s south-facing with plenty of sunlight, choose natural stone or porcelain tiles – a practical solution to clean up muddy footprints if there’s access to the garden. For a more budgetfriendly option, consider wood- or stoneeffect LVT for the same look at a reduced price. While replacing the flooring should be an easy job for experienced DIYers, if the room is awkwardly shaped, it’s best to have it professionally fitted. Check for signs of rising damp to see if you need to include a damp-proof course.

HOME IMPROVEMENT Tie the look together with co-ordinating materials throughout the room. Victorian Glasshouse fabric in Spruce, used for the curtains, blinds and cushions, from £26 per m, ILIV

Fill the room with potted plants to bring the outside in. Spot pots in Green, Blue, Teal and Black, £7 each, Heavenly Homes and Gardens

Update a sun room from the ground up with new flooring.

Illume vinyl in Soft Meadow, £47.99 per sq m, Quick-Step

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‘Whether you use your sun room as a space to relax or to entertain in the warmer months, there are some easy ways to give the space a seasonal refresh. Upgrade light fittings with wicker shades – the natural material adds texture and contrast while complementing the outdoors. As the evening draws in, the shade will create a warm and inviting ambience as it cleverly filters the light, casting soft shadows across the room.’

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UPGRADE THE INSULATION Boost the room’s energy efficiency while getting the temperature just right so the space is cool in the summer months and warm in winter. Seal any draughty windows with draught-excluder tape to reduce the incoming chill. If your roof is made from glass or perspex, it will be the main cause of these temperature fluctuations. Control the heat of the Sun’s glare with solar-control film from Purlfrost. These large stickers help retain a sunny, light feel in the space while providing a comfortable temperature.

You can also add a radiator for winter, too – horizontal or plinth designs can be installed underneath windows – and, for summer, make sure there’s a fan or ceiling fan as well as window and roof blinds to reduce the Sun’s effect.

INSTALL NEW GLAZING Take a good look at the windows, roof and door and check that they’re in good condition. Window frames should be watertight to prevent any leaks and stop heat from escaping. Improve the room’s thermal insulation with double or triple glazing. The roof should also keep the heat in, and if it provides ventilation on warmer days, even better. Consider solarcontrolled skylights to open it up, or selfcleaning glass if yours is prone to birds flying overhead! Other options include a solid roof to block the harsh rays of the Sun, a polycarbonate roof to infuse the room with natural light or solar-powered roof panels. Replace the door with a bi-fold or sliding door for easy access to the garden and a seamless transition between indoors and out.

GET THE RIGHT FIT WITH MADE-TOMEASURE BLINDS As this room has lots of glazing, it’s important to choose the right window dressings for the job – and this includes the roof and door, too. Choose a specialist in conservatory blinds who will ensure that the blinds are made to measure with no gaps to let draughts in. Ideally, you want blinds that help insulate in winter while preventing heat absorption in the summer. Pleated, vertical and Venetian blinds are all great at letting you choose the amount of sunlight and heat that you let into the room. Try to avoid roller or Roman blinds, as these are more likely to fade and discolour in the sunlight.

Remember to tuck the blinds’ trailing cords away to prevent any accidents occurring with young children or pets.

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Boost the amount of natural light flowing into the room with new glazing. IQ Glass can design glass box extensions to connect the house and garden together

HOME IMPROVEMENT Use a separate garden room as a bar, hobby room, office, a teen’s den or somewhere just to sit and relax.

Garden Retreats can customise your outdoor space with heating, electrics, insulation and a choice of flooring and doors, with prices from around £15,495 Spruce up existing furnishings with new cushions in vibrant colours, plenty of potted plants, vases of flowers cut from the garden and quirky ornaments.

Cushions, from £9.99 each, TK Maxx

Update the look of your sun room by painting old wooden furniture in a mix of bright colours for an eclectic look. Chalk paints from Annie Sloan cost £23.95 per 1L

Rooms with large-scale glazing require shading in the summer and thermal insulation in the winter. DuoShade EasiFIT Thermal blinds in Arctic White, from £35.95 each, Blinds 2go

ILLUMINATE THE SPACE WITH LIGHTING While the Sun provides the main light source for much of the day, don’t forget the rest of the lighting to illuminate the room during the darker hours. Add boho vibes with a rattan shade, complete a cottagecore scheme with a frilly floral design, or go modern with a chic pendant, then add pockets of light with floor or table lamps, too. These will distribute a gentle glow throughout the room and are ideal for curling up with a good book after dark or on grey winter mornings. Adjust the level of brightness with dimmer switches or have even greater control with smart lighting that can be controlled from an app on your smartphone or tablet for even easier operation.

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SET THE SCENE WITH FLEXIBLE FURNITURE To make the most of this versatile space, choose furniture that can be used indoors and out. This is ideal if you have bi-fold or sliding doors, as you can quickly open the space up on a hot day and take the table and chairs outside to enjoy an al fresco meal or relax with family and friends.

You don’t need to select ‘conservatory’ furniture either. Look for pieces made with weather-resistant materials if you want the option of leaving the furniture outside or something cosy, with more of a living room feel, if you want sumptuous comfort but are prepared to always bring them back inside. Keep a basket of blankets nearby to wrap up against summer evening chills.

USEFUL CONTACTS

• If you think your room has rising damp, you’ll need to update the damp-proof course before doing any renovations. Head to property-care.org to find a specialist in your area Find trusted tradespeople for all sorts of jobs on checkatrade.com At myglazing.com you’ll find professionals in your area who can install windows, doors and roofs Get made-to-measure window blinds at hillarys.co.uk, blinds2go.co.uk, thomas-sanderson. co.uk, 247blinds.co.uk, luxaflex. co.uk and appealshading.com

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‘Our conservatory revamp has given us a lighter, brighter open-plan space’ Determined to make their New Forest cottage work for them, Katie and Debbie transformed their conservatory into a well-lit haven

When Katie and Debbie Lemin-Stone first saw the 150-year-old New Forest cottage that’s now their home, they were bowled over by the view of the large natural common on their doorstep. Though the land is no longer a communal space for local residents to graze their cows, it’s an asset to the couple, who love walking their two cocker spaniels in the country.

The cottage had been in the same family for 60 years and needed work. ‘It was going to be a challenge, but we bought it because it just felt right – we knew it could become

The open-plan kitchen and conservatory provides a well-lit socialising, cooking and entertaining space for the couple

Katie and Debbie found the slow progress and expense of their home improvements such a drain that they contemplated moving house. However, when a potential purchase fell through, they stayed put and continued their renovations. ‘We opened up the conservatory by removing the kitchen door and part of the wall to create an open-plan feel,’ recalls Katie.

A considered redesign created additional shelf space in the kitchen and a built-in bench seat on the conservatory side to accommodate guests. The couple retained a section of exposed original brick as an unusual feature and a reminder of the history of the old workers’ cottage. Katie and Debbie are now moving on to their next project, but only as far as the bungalow next door, so they won’t be missing out on their favourite view!

At the time of print, The Shrubbery is on the market with spencersnewforest.com.

A bird’s eye view shows the common opposite and how the conservatory was designed to blend in with the existing kitchen

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Katie describes buying the run-down, old cottage as a risky move, given the amount of work it needed. But there are no regrets now it’s finished

a lovely home,’ explains Katie. It took a number of years before the house was ‘finished’ and fully modernised.

There was no kitchen when the couple moved in, which was the first of many projects. They pulled down a lean-to shed that adjoined the kitchen space, which they replaced with the conservatory that is now a much-loved spot. With double doors leading onto the well-established garden, the couple enjoys spending time here all year round as it provides them with a lovely view of the common beyond their home.

The conservatory’s polycarbonate roof has had to be replaced due to deterioration, though. ‘It was leaking and there was built-up dirt you could barely see through,’ says Katie. ‘Replacing it with glass was a big outlay, but it has made such a difference in terms of lightening the space. Even on a winter’s day, we can come and sit in here and feel as if we’re outside.’

Replacing the original polycarbonate roof with glass has made the conservatory a lighter, brighter space where there’s plenty of room for both a seating and dining area

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Top tip If you have a large gas barbecue or pizza oven, you may wish to make the one side of the unit shorter so you can place your cooking equipment alongside it

SHOPPING LIST

✔ Belfast sink, with waste and pipes ✔ Treated exterior wood (we used 900mm decking spindles) ✔ Mitre saw ✔ Mitre adhesive ✔ Drill ✔ Outdoor screws and nails ✔ Screwdriver ✔ Zinc-plated brackets ✔ Fence slats or slatted fence panels ✔ Crowbar ✔ Hammer ✔ COAT exterior paint in Nomad ✔ Paint brush ✔ Instant grab exterior adhesive ✔ Multi-tool ✔ Small plastic feet ✔ Large brackets and masonry screws ✔ Thick treated exterior wood for worktop ✔ Orbital sander and sandpaper ✔ Exterior woodstain

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Start by building a frame around the Belfast sink. Place it upside down on the ground and cut two lengths of treated exterior wood (decking spindles) to the same width as the sink to support it underneath the front and back.

Then cut four legs, one for each corner, to reach from the ground to the top of the sink.

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Use mitre adhesive to temporarily secure the legs and supports together, before drilling pilot holes and using outdoor screws to attach them. If you find that you can’t attach the side extensions (step 4) with screws because of existing screws in the frame, use the zinc-plated brackets to join them instead.

Cut horizontal supports from the treated wood to join the front and back legs at the top and bottom, and ensure the frame is sturdy enough to hold the sink. Add similar supports to link the front and back of the sink base.

Extend the kitchen unit by creating two more sets of legs (to the same dimensions) that will sit on either side of the sink frame. Join

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these to the sink frame with horizontal lengths (you may have to use the brackets for this). Add brackets underneath the sink supports too, as this is the heaviest part. Paint the frame now, as it will be tricky once the slats are attached.

If you’re using a fence panel, you’ll need to carefully remove the slats using a crowbar.

Hammer out any nails and cut the fence panels to size – you’ll need 900mm slats for either side of the sink, and shorter slats for section under it (don’t worry if they’re a bit too long). Give the slats a coat of exterior paint now before you attach them.

Work out the spacing between the slats however you want, but try to ensure a

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regular gap. Make sure all the slats are aligned to the top of the frame, then attach them to the frame with an instant grab exterior adhesive (choose one that takes 10-15 minutes to dry, so you can adjust them if necessary). You can leave a gap in the slats to access a small shelf, which you can make by attaching a couple of leftover slats across the horizontal supports inside. Once the adhesive is dry, nail the slats in to secure them and then paint them.

If necessary, cut along the bottom of the slats using a multi-tool to neaten up the

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This project was provided by Luke Arthur Wells in collaboration with COAT Paints. Luke is an interior designer and stylist living in Essex, who’s currently renovating a Victorian terrace and doing as much of the DIY as possible. You can follow his progress on Instagram – @lukearthurwells. As the world’s first climate positive paint company, COAT mixes sustainable, high-grade paint that’s finished fresh to order in a range of on-trend colours for use both indoors and out

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An electric random orbital sander is great for smoothing and stripping surfaces. The term ‘random’ refers to the sander’s movement pattern – circular, as well as up and down.

Sandpaper comes in various formats to fit the particular sander and are attached with either Velcro or a clamp system. Expect to pay around £30 for a basic model. The 400W Erbauer ERO400 125mm electric random orbital sander uses Velcro sandpaper discs, has a dust collection system and anti-vibration technology to make it easier to hold.

Erbauer ERO400 125mm electric random orbital sander, around £56.99, Screwfix

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Rowlinson barbecue servery, £259.99, Rowlinson Garden Products

Maclor BBQ serving trolley, £425, La Redoute

The top section of this H165 x W100 x D56cm unit can be used as a planter or drinks cooler! It’s made to order from pressure-treated timber

This smart serving station with metal worktop measures H162 x W103 x D53cm and offers plenty of storage space for all your barbecue essentials

Made from FSC-certified acacia with a zinc-plated worktop, this H76 x W104 x D50cm trolley features a 40cm fold-up side table for those times when you need a little extra serving space

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edges. Add small plastic feet to raise the frame off the ground and keep it out of standing water.

Insert the sink and fix the frame to the wall – use large brackets and long masonry screws to make it as secure as possible.

To make the worktop, cut two pieces of thick treated exterior wood to fit either side of the sink with a little overlap. Sand the edges smooth, then treat them with an exterior woodstain. Secure them to the frame with the instant grab exterior adhesive. You could also attach some small zinc-plated brackets underneath for extra security.

Give the slats a second coat of exterior paint to fully protect the unit from the elements. Finally, plumb in the sink waste and your outdoor kitchen is ready!

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How can I update my kitchen on a budget?

Nadia Howell, Lancashire

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Sarah SaverySmith, Brand Director at ProCook, says… Gone are the days of hiding everything away in cupboards to maintain a clean look in the kitchen – now it’s all about displaying your cookware and accessories to add character. Refresh your kitchen by injecting stylish storage solutions and colourful cookware that work as both interior accessories and useful tools. Add a sophisticated touch by displaying a statement

cast-iron pot in the open, or lean various-sized wooden chopping boards up on the countertop for an Insta-worthy kitchen shelfie. Just remember to vary the levels when styling shelves and surfaces (varied levels are the interior stylist’s best friend – they’re pleasing to the eye and make a space look instantly more chic than keeping everything at the same height).

Wall-hung storage solutions such as a knife set are also a great way to add a decorative touch while still offering functionality, and wall storage is a handy way to free up sought-after counter space.

Another way to spruce up empty wall space is to add two or three hooks to hang tea towels or plants from, which will help to add colour and texture to your kitchen.

24cm castiron casserole dish in Green, £69, ProCook

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I’m repainting a room, but how do I remove the radiator to guarantee a good finish? Tanya Ashby, Aberystwyth

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Andy Philips, Managing Director of The Radiator Company, says… To do a complete job of decorating you may need to remove a radiator to paint behind it. Radiators hold a lot of water, so remove it carefully to avoid spillages. Ensure the heating system is fully turned off before you drain the radiator and use the right-sized spanner or wrench to loosen the valve nut gradually before emptying it. Then remove the radiator from its supports and put it to one side, preferably on something that will protect it from being scratched. After you’ve finished painting, you can replace the radiator by reversing the steps above, after first rehanging the radiator on the wall brackets or floor supports and then making sure that the valves are re-tightened as needed.

Aston radiator, from £66.77, The Radiator Company

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I’ve recently replaced my taps with matt black ones.

How can I keep them looking their best?

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Paul Bailey, Product Management Leader at GROHE UK, says… If you’ve splashed out on a smart design, you’ll want to keep it looking like new for as long as possible.

Many of today’s on-trend graphite and metallic finishes are manufactured using the latest physical vapor deposition (PVD) technology – a process that involves using a vacuum to add a layer of thin film across the surface of the metal. This creates a durable finish designed to stand up to the wear and tear of everyday life, but it needs to be cleaned with care.

In most cases, regular cleaning with a little soap, warm water and a microfibre cloth is all that’s required.

Steer clear of harsh chemical cleaners, though, as these can damage the finish. Abrasive scourers are best avoided too, and although natural remedies such as lemon juice or vinegar may seem safe to use, it’s always best to check with the manufacturer, as they contain acid that can dull certain finishes.

Essence basin mixer tap in Hard Graphite, £346.62, GROHE

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a more accurate idea of its value than going by asking prices. Finally, you can call a quick sale firm and get a free offer on your home. But

bear in mind the amount they offer will likely be about 10–15 per cent below market value, so remember to add that amount back on.

Jonathan Rolande, Director at HouseBuyFast, says…

The most accurate way to find out the value of your home is to ask a few local estate agents to visit for a valuation. Not only will they know the prices of local properties like yours, but they also have access to data that isn’t available to the public (from websites such as rightmove. co.uk). They can also judge market activity – almost on a day-to-day basis – and can predict changes in it that could influence the price of your home, for better or worse.

There are also some great ways to arrive at a value yourself, without calling an estate agent.

Zoopla has a tool that lets you enter the location, condition, size and other details of your home to work out its approximate value.

You could also check sold-price data for houses similar to yours on the Land Registry website (bit.ly/SoldPriceData) – comparing your home to others like it sold nearby can give you

How can I make my garden better for wildlife? Rebecca Taylor, Omagh

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Mark Lane, TV presenter and gardening expert for Stannah, says…

Introducing a wide range of shrubs, trees, herbaceous perennials, as well as annuals and biennials, will attract a variety of wildlife. You could also try creating habitats for beneficial insects and pollinators, by building bug hotels (right) and log piles. Bird boxes and feeding stations will also provide the perfect habitat for our feathered friends – just remember that if you start feeding the birds, you’ll need to keep your feeders full, as the birds will soon come to rely on them.

Water is essential for all living creatures and is especially important during hot summers, so a water feature or pond will attract all kinds of animals, from dragonflies to frogs and toads (which will eat your slugs). Provide a gentle slope made from pebbles, so that hedgehogs and other wildlife can easily get to the water and leave without ending up in the pond.

The most important thing, however, is to garden organically and, if you can, make your own compost, which will provide the right environment for beneficial fungi, earwigs and beetles that can be worked into your garden.

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Avoid using insecticides and pesticides and look for alternative solutions, such as a garlic wash to keep slugs away from your hostas. If you have a lawn, leave an area to grow long to create shelter, food and structure for wildlife. Finally, don’t be too tidy at the end of the summer – leave seed heads and decaying stems on the plants (especially perennials). These provide food for birds as well as little nooks and crannies that insects like ladybirds can hibernate in.

WE NEED YOUR QUESTIONS! If you have a DIY or maintenance question, write to Ask the Experts, Your Home, Our Media Limited, Eagle House, Bristol, BS1 4ST or email yourhome@ourmedia.co.uk

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Create a technicolour oasis with bright blooms and soothing water features, then turn over for summer maintenance jobs and the best battery-powered garden tools

Plant OF THE MONTH

Grow the hard-working, half-hardy Begonia ‘Buffey’ for a bolt of brightness in your beds, borders or hanging baskets. Dark foliage makes the peachy-yellow double blooms of this perennial really sing. Sun- and shade-tolerant, this begonia doesn’t need much help to flower prolifically. Keep a close eye on water levels, especially if you’re growing it in a container, and feed your plants every few weeks in summer. When blooming really gets going, deadhead occasionally to keep your begonia display fresh. Priced from £9.99 from Dobies.

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Transform a planter into a calming fountain with the help of Hydria. The remote-controlled fountain kit costs £199.99 and doesn’t need to be plugged or plumbed in. Simply place the battery-powered fountain into a 30cm pot, decorate the top with succulents, or any accessories and mosaics from Hydria, then sit back and enjoy the soothing sight and sound of gently splashing water. Find out more at hydrialife.com

SUMMER BRIGHTS Fill your borders with the vivid petals of the Totally Tangerine dahlia. It flowers from July until November – plant it in a sun-soaked spot and it can spread out to 75cm and provide a cascade of colour. Come winter, lift it out for frost-free protection.

A 3L pot costs £12.95 from Sarah Raven.

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Ensure your lawn, borders and veg plots stay hydrated with the Multi Spray Pro gun from Hozelock. It has seven spray patterns, including an aerated spray for lawns or a fine mist for delicate ferns. Use it to dowse your garden in the early morning or evening so the water can soak into the soil, grass and plants before it evaporates.

Priced £30 from B&Q.

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THIS MONTH

Soak in the summer sunshine and take a moment or two to enjoy all that is beautiful in your garden this August

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fter weeks of hard work in the garden, August gives you a chance to catch your breath and enjoy the fruits of your labour, as there is far less to do now that summer is in full swing. Watering, deadheading and a little general maintenance of lawns, hedges and shrubs will keep your garden in good order.

Star performers of the month include hydrangeas such as glorious Hydrangea

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paniculate ‘Vanille Fraise’, which has white blooms that become kissed with pink as they mature, plus colourful dahlias that repeat flower endlessly, provided they’re deadheaded, fed and watered regularly.

Harvest fruit and vegetables as soon as they’re ripe. If you’re fortunate enough to have too much of any particular crop, don’t let the extra go to waste. Either share your crop with friends and family, or store any fruit and

Deadhead any faded blooms to kep dahlias flowering throughout the brightest and hottest days of sumer

GARDEN IDEAS HOW TO…

grow new strawberry plants from runners

Want to play a small part in helping the UK’s biodiversity? Take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count

Strawberry plants begin to lose their vigour and produce less fruit once they’ve been in the ground for three years. They compensate for this by producing new baby plantlets on the end of long runners and, by now, these juvenile plants will have rooted themselves into the ground. Gently prise them out, sever the long runner and pot them up into fresh peat-free compost. After a few weeks, plant them in a different bed (or a container that has new compost) to avoid a build-up of diseases in the soil.

The main breeding season for birds in Britain ends in August, so now is a good time to prune your hedges and bushes

Cut back woody herbs such as sage, rosemary and thyme to encourage new growth.

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veg that can be frozen in the freezer (and turn those that can’t be frozen into soups, chutneys and jams).

Now birds have come to the end of their breeding season, it’s safe to prune hedges and smarten up any topiary shapes to keep their edges crisp. Sharp shears are ideal for small topiary shrubs and a cordless hedge cutter is the best tool to quickly power across a hedge (see ‘Six of the best cordless garden tools’, over the page, for our round-up of the top battery-powered tools).

If you have a spare 15 minutes, take part in the Big Butterfly Count, which runs until 7th August. It’s an engaging activity for children on school holidays. Butterflies react quickly to changes in the environment and can help scientists assess how much help nature needs. Visit: bigbutterflycount. butterfly-conservation.org for more details.

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Cordless garden tols Gardeners no longer need to rely on petrol or a mains connection to power their tools. Efficient, battery-powered garden tools not only make light work of most garden maintenance tasks but also make emissions and trailing cables a thing of the past.

1. Bosch Keo Cordless Garden Saw

A powerful saw for cutting tree and shrub branches up to 8cm thick. It uses a powerful 18V battery, which can be swapped between all tools that use the Power For All system. £99.99, Amazon.co.uk

Garden saws will prune branches that secateurs can't

Smarten up unruly edges with this easy-to-use cordless grass trimmer that weighs just 1.7kg. It’s perfect for smaller gardens and has an LED battery level indicator that shows you how much power is left. £83, Wickes.co.uk

3. Stihl HSA 26 Cordless Garden Shears

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This compact mower has a mulching blade that shreds the grass clippings finely before dropping them on the ground where they can decompose and act as a natural fertiliser. It’s ideal for gardens with small lawns. £217.99, Bloomling.uk

5. Mountfield MVS 20 Li Kit

The ultimate garden tidy tool – it can either blow leaves and debris into a pile for collection or, with the flick of a switch, vacuum and shred them into tiny pieces. £230, Mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk

With a run time of up to 50 minutes this robust trimmer allows you to roam freely along the length of a long hedge, without any annoying cables to hold you back or tangle you up. £89.99, Cobragarden.co.uk

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more heavy-duty cordless tols (budget permiting) if you have a particularly large area to maintain.

A lightweight tool that comes with shrub and grass trimmer attachments (and a battery and charger). Use it to maintain the neatness of evergreen hedges and shaped plants. £119.00, Stihl.co.uk

6. Cobra H5024V Cordless Hedgetrimmer

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GoodHome Malaita jungle leaves green reversible rug, £22, B&Q

From leafy palms to bold hues, give your al fresco area a glow-up with these outdoor rugs – all under £70!

Asiatic Alfresco palm green indoor and outdoor rug, £69, M&S

Homemaker Daisy indoor and outdoor rug, £50, George Home Asiatic Patio Jewel outdoor rug in Pink, £58, Fy!

Vita circle indoor outdoor rug, £45, Dunelm

Origins Saville indoor outdoor runner, £35, Matalan Paradise soft navy indoor outdoor round rug, £34.95, Kukoon Rugs

Fab Hab Big Sur Vita circle indoor outdoor rug in outdoor rug, £45, Sunset , £59.95, Dunelm Cuckooland

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A modern take on the traditional medicine cabinet, the Umbra Cubiko is a mirror and storage unit that makes the most of small spaces. Tucked behind the mirror are convenient storage shelves that can be easily accessed from either of the unit’s open sides.

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Triton, the UK’s leading shower manufacturer, is giving Your Home readers a chance to win one of four Black Gloss Amore DuElec electric showers with diverter kits. The latest addition to Triton’s range, the stylish Amore DuElec combines contemporary looks with clever technology for a shower routine that meets all your needs. With a fixed, overhead rainfall drencher and handheld five-spray pattern shower head, you can customise your showering experience by diverting water between the two options, or using both together for an invigorating blast. Touch-activated controls and an OLED display make it easy to select preferred settings.

Also available in White Gloss, the Amore DuElec has a slender riser rail that will co-ordinate seamlessly with other fixtures in a modern scheme. Triton’s Amore DuElec offers an energy-efficient way to heat and use water for a cleaner conscience when washing; it heats water instantly to prevent unnecessary wastage.

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WIN a Kansas three-burner gas BBQ from Swan!

Keep your garden parties going long into the evening with a helping hand from Swan. The appliance brand is giving away two of its Kansas three-burner gas barbecues with side burners, worth £499.99 each. Whip up a delicious meal to feed your guests using the three burners and, with a substantial cooking area, there will be plenty of room for your marinating dishes. The barbecue features a thermometer in the hood, a warming rack, an enamel cast-iron cooking grill, a 57 x 42cm cooking area, an oil tray and container, a stainlesssteel control panel and a clip-on regulator and hose.

The gas bottle is not included with the barbecue, and you’ll need to use propane to fuel it. Always safety test the gas connections on your new grill before use. Once tested, it’s ready, steady, cook!

For more information and to view the full range, visit shop.swan-brand.co.uk.

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Walls painted in Greylag Goose, from £48 per 2.5L; woodwork painted in Highland Peat, from £48 per 2.5L

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Fenwick & Tilbrook Our colours are inspired by the natural world, particularly the Norfolk coast – its beautiful beaches, meadows and skies Clare and Simon Tilbrook, Fenwick & Tilbrook

Natural cotton linen cushion cover, £34

We love functional, durable style that fades with dignity Camilla Norberg, The Deco Shop

FROM ABOVE LEFT TO RIGHT Ultimate masonry paint in Timeless, £62 per 2.5L; Claypaint in Vintage Peony, £48 per 2.5L; Pure matt paint in Blackbird Egg, £50 per 2.5L; Interior eggshell paint in Daybreak, £64 per 2.5L fenwickandtilbrook.com; 01362 684125;

Ellie Mae Designs I use mainly watercolour and gouache as I love the textures they add to a piece

Ochre velvet cotton cushion cover, £27 Clay cotton linen cushion cover, £25

deco-shop.co.uk; 01654 703093; 37 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8EB

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