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BRITAIN’S BESTSELLING HOMES MAGAZINE

Little luxuries for winter living

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Emmen lamp, £25, Dunelm. Bari bud vase, £20, Room 356.

Rose hexagonal vase, £27, Hoos.

EDITOR’S LETTER

Welcome Vanessa Vanessa Richmond, Editor

Looking around the sitting room on Saturday night, I realised that the Richmond family have raised lounging to an art form. Watching Strictly and eating home-made pizza, I was in my M&S cashmere joggers (elasticated waist, obvs), with my feet on a pouffe and the cat on my lap. Ma Richmond was swaddled in my new faux-fur throw from Cox & Cox with a glass of red and the littlest Richmonds were lined up on the big sofa, looking adorable in their panda onesies. Utter contentment all round. This issue is dedicated to all things warm and cosy, to help you hit peak snuggle this winter, too. If you spot something you love, just grab your phone and find it with the Ownable app – it’s the quickest and easiest way to get that ‘look-what-I-found’ shopper’s high!

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You deserve... …to get cosy

10 How to add wow!

Fabulous finishing touches

13 Need to know What’s hot this month

16 The shortlist Key living room pieces

19 Look what we found!

Plastic fantastic plants

20 Modern retro Mid-century inspiration

56 Make it yours Meet Ownable, our brand new shopping app

Real homes 22 ‘All we did was add a little colour and character’

46 ‘It feels so calm and relaxed here’

66 ‘Colour and pattern made this house a home’

89 ‘We converted it back from bedsits’

Style & decor 34 Pattern trends Wallpapers and fabrics for all

43 Style hero Meet Lisa Broad of Harveys

59 Colours we love Midnight blue

79 Timeless style Three future-proof looks

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103 40 easy style updates Clever tricks and smart buys

132 Save 20% on the Ideal Home range at Very

178 Beautiful possibilities

Before & after 114 ‘We took a risk and banished the beige!’

122 ‘We brightened up this dark kitchen’

128 ‘We ripped out a brand new kitchen!’

134 ‘This bathroom is our private retreat’

140 ‘After 17 years we finally indulged ourselves’

147 ‘I call this my ugly duckling house!’

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20 To find all the stockists in this issue, turn to page 176 Simple solutions

Simple pleasures

152 November’s genius

146 Ideal Home reader event A free ticket for every reader to the Ideal Home Show Christmas – the ultimate festive day out

problem solvers Clever finds to keep your home running smoothly

154 Clean it quicker The fireplace

160 Food with friends Comfort food for winter weekends

155 Store & organise Hallways

156 Audio tech 5 best soundbars

157 Tech support Need a video doorbell?

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WHAT’S NEW

IN NOVEMBER

You deserve… to get cosy

FEATURE HOLLY WALSH

Set the scene for a winter of sofa-snuggling with an extra layer of warmth and luxury: super-soft throws in cashmere or chunky wool and a fluffy cushion or two will create the perfect, comfy nest to sink into…

WHERE TO BUY Tibetan sheepskin cushion, £60; chunky alpaca throw, £230; mottled sheepskin cushion, £60; Blakeney throw, £120; pure cashmere throw, £325; Wilby knitted throw, £160; luxury cashmere throw, £170; Fairfax throw, £120, all The White Company. Buy now with Ownable

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PERFECTLY POLISHED Merle copper pendant, £158, Turnbull & Thomas Buy now with Ownable

ARTY GLAZE Zen reactive glaze mug, £4, Dunelm Buy now with Ownable

RUSTIC APPEAL Heja natural wood mirror, £90, Argos Buy now with Ownable

HOW TO ADD

SHINING EXAMPLE Ramani table lamp, £85, John Lewis Buy now with Ownable

WARMING TONE Velvet cushion, £35, Urban Outfitters Buy now with Ownable

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Go on, pick something you love – because every room needs a magic ingredient that takes it from finished to fabulous

DAINTY FEATURES Feather cheese knives, £35 for three, Laura Ashley Buy now with Ownable

PATTERN POP Safi tile rug, £125, French Connection Buy now with Ownable

LUSCIOUS LUSTRE Metallic hurricane, £18, Amara Buy now with Ownable

WING IT Shelby chair, £329; Auburn cushion, £12; Finchley chest, £479, all Dunelm Buy now with Ownable

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COSY GLOW Rust red candlestick holder, £10, Att Pynta Buy now with Ownable

GO WITH THE GRAIN Clyde cabinet, £449, Swoon Buy now with Ownable

WHAT’S NEW

COLOUR CONTRAST Nicoletti Novita armchair, £1,125; Marlow rug, £299; Rigby lamp table, £199; Phobos table lamp, £169; Cube velour teal cushion, £29, all Furniture Village Buy now with Ownable

DESIGN PIECE Wheal wall light, £175, Heal’s Buy now with Ownable

NURTURE WITH NATURE Fox cushion, £45, Laura Ashley Buy now with Ownable

SPECKLED AFFAIR Toska green vase, £20, National Trust Shop Buy now with Ownable

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING

STORAGE STUNNERS Sculpt jar, from £26, Tutti & Co Buy now with Ownable

PRETTY PERCHER Bronze bird, £22, National Trust Shop Buy now with Ownable SINK INTO THIS Strudel Love Seat in Old Blue Clever Deep Velvet, £1,495, Loaf Buy now with Ownable

SIDE ACT Wooden side table, £38, Sainsbury’s Home Buy now with Ownable WRAP UP WARM Keswick Check Sienna throw, £90, Laura Ashley Buy now with Ownable

SEVENTIES STYLE HK Living mud bowl, £7.95, Trouva Buy now with Ownable

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We’ve been shamelessly snooping around the shops, so you don’t miss a single thing that matters...

SURPRISE IN STORE!

DESIGNER STYLE AT HOMEBASE It might be time to visit the DIY store for a decorating refresh, but don’t leave without first browsing the homeware aisle. The Velvet Taper light shades will give a bohemian-luxe look for just £15 each and you can warm up bare floors with a collection of Scandi-style rugs, from £25.

Velvet Taper lampshades, £15 each, Homebase Buy now with Ownable

Treron

OMG, it’s gorgeous…

Sofa.com’s Mabel isn’t a daybed to be banished to the guest room. This sleek, modern-day chaise is a sophisticated and stylish alternative to extra seating, but come Sunday, it’s just calling out for serious lounging time. Mabel daybed in Brushed Charcoal linen cotton, £1,100. Buy now with Ownable

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PICK UP A LAMP WITH A WILD SIDE Paean Black

Sulking Room Pink

New colours from F&B! Just when we thought they’d nailed their colour chart, the paint experts at Farrow & Ball have found space for nine new colours. Totally gorgeous greygreen Treron and the velvety denim blue De Nimes are a bit of us, olive Bancha will please retro lovers and the sweet but not sickly Sulking Room Pink is the grown up way to embrace the colour.

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STANDING PROUD Girafe lamp with velvet shade, £140, Audenza Buy now with Ownable

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PEEK-A-BOO Malmo girafe table lamp, £55, Dunelm Buy now with Ownable

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WHAT’S NEW

Get into bed with Fat Face High street store Fat Face is all about laid-back looks and relaxed prints and that’s just how we’d describe their first range of bedding. Duvet covers include exotic bird designs and intricate winter ferns teamed with subtle ditsy prints on the reverse. Layer up with the Moroccan style tufted cushions, throws and knitted tassel blankets.

Brilliant OR bonkers?

LIGHT-UP WALLPAPER FROM MEYSTYLE Buy now with Ownable

Love a bit of bling? The dazzling finish in this wallpaper is created by integrating LED lights and Swarovski crystals into the paper. Gorgeous but not garish, each roll is connected meaning only one socket or switch should be required. Price on request, Meystyle.

Oriental Bird double quilt set, £60; Nia throw, £70, both Fat Face Buy now with Ownable

We’re big fans of H&M Home – the brand mixes up trend-setting pieces alongside that unmistakably Scandi cool style. So adding lighting and occasional furniture to their collections has given us even more to snap up. The bamboo pendant, macramé bench and rustic, round stool are our top picks if you like a bit of modern boho.

Visit hm.com for more.

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Marble-top side tables, from £79.99; lamp base, £69.99; shade, £24.99, all H&M Home Buy now with Ownable

We’ve found plenty to love in River Island’s debut homeware collection. New Nordic is full of gorgeous, global-inspired shaggy rugs and pouffes, chic gold and agate accessories and stylish but affordable side tables. Available in selected stores and online.

Large wire basket table, £80, River Island Buy now with Ownable

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING

H&M’S FIRST FURNITURE

River Island moves into home fashion

THE SHORTLIST

NEW TRADITIONAL

POLISHED GLAMOUR

MODERN RETRO

THE SOFA Orson three seater sofa in graphite grey, £699, Made.com Buy now with Ownable

THE SOFA Halston velvet two seater sofa in pink, £499, Dunelm Buy now with Ownable

THE SOFA Dallas three seater sofa in Outback Tan premium leather, £1,399, Made.com Buy now with Ownable

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THE THROW Two tone chunky woven throw in grey pink, £18, George Home Buy now with Ownable

THE THROW Chunky knit throw, £90, National Trust Shop Buy now with Ownable

THE THROW Marina throw, £175, Soho Home Buy now with Ownable

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THE COFFEE TABLE Blonde parquet cofee table, £385, French Connection Home Buy now with Ownable

THE COFFEE TABLE Canterbury cofee table, £189, Very Buy now with Ownable

THE COFFEE TABLE Sahara Moorish Print cofee table, £349, Swoon Buy now with Ownable

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THE CUSHION Camilla cushion in Rebecca Ash and Chloe Ash, £79, Neptune Buy now with Ownable

THE CUSHION Cut & sew cushion, £8, Matalan Buy now with Ownable

THE CUSHION Junipa Kerala sequin cushion, £22, House of Fraser Buy now with Ownable

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FEATURE HOLLY WALSH

6 new looks for living spaces

WHAT’S NEW

Whether your room is ready for a quick perk-up or a full redo, take your pick from these collections of the key pieces to make it ready for a winter of relaxing in style…

CHIC ELEGANCE

COUNTRY CLASSIC

REFINED LUXE

THE SOFA Linear right hand corner sofa in Malaga Steel, £779.99, My Furniture Buy now with Ownable

THE SOFA Ektorp three seater sofa in Lofallet Beige, £325, Ikea Buy now with Ownable

THE SOFA Bulford three seater sofa in matt velvet Royal Blue, £1,704, Willow & Hall Buy now with Ownable

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THE THROW Blue throw, £25, Debenhams Buy now with Ownable

THE THROW Soft throw in fuchsia, £65, Amara Buy now with Ownable

THE THROW Sefton knitted throw in cobble, £175, Neptune Buy now with Ownable

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THE COFFEE TABLE Keswick cofee table, £780, Neptune Buy now with Ownable

THE COFFEE TABLE Large signature grey cofee table, £299, Wooden Furniture Store Buy now with Ownable

THE COFFEE TABLE Starburst cofee table, £499, West Elm Buy now with Ownable

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THE CUSHION Agate sequin cushion, £39.50, Marks & Spencer Buy now with Ownable

THE CUSHION Embroidered floral cushion, £30, Cath Kidston Buy now with Ownable

THE CUSHION Albero tiger’s eye cushion, £35, John Lewis Buy now with Ownable

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Green A new collection of authentic National Trust colours including original shades from the homes of Winston Churchill, George Bernard Shaw and Beatrix Potter. Available from 17th September. littlegreene.com 0161 230 0880

WHAT’S NEW

Look what we found!

The thing that’s got the Ideal Home team buzzing loudest this month…

FAUX PLANTS FROM MARKS & SPENCER

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There was a time when artificial plants were either affordable but naff-looking, or realistic but crazy-expensive. M&S has put a stop to all that nonsense with this collection of super-real, great-value plants (and even a tiny tree) that require nowt but a bit of dusting now and then. Hurrah!

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SPOTTED BY… STYLE EDITOR MICHELA COLLING

Large ficus tree, £99; fern in crackle pot, £49.50; large fern in terracotta pot, £59; large fiddle leaf fig tree, £69; small cactus in crackle pot, £9.50; large cactus in crackle pot, £49.50; small succulent in concrete pot, £9.50; string of pearls in ceramic pot, £25; large aloe in crackle pot, £29.50, all Marks & Spencer Buy now with Ownable

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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

The Ideal Home Guide to TIMELESS STYLE

Modern retro UPDATE A MID-CENTURY-INSPIRED LIVING ROOM WITH NEW FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES FROM THE IDEAL HOME RANGE AT VERY.CO.UK

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Accent armchairs The faded print is subtle, but adds so much character

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Mix cool, classic greys with smart monochrome and warm, brick tones for a chic but relaxed feel

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VANESSA RICHMOND, EDITOR

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WHERE TO BUY Echota chair, £329; Genoa cushions, £16.99 each; cotton rope basket with tassels, £44.99 for two; Freydis floor lamp, £99; Zulia rug, £89.99, all Ideal Home range, Very.

Walls painted in Picture Gallery Red estate emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball.

Harry Sisal Aluminium carpet, £99sq m, Crucial Trading Buy now with Ownable

Society three-seater sofa, £999; Aztec cushion, £17.99; Nomad tassel bolster cushion, £15.99; parquet coffee table, £249; Zulia jute loop rug, £89.99: Echota rug, from £59.99; gold glitter photo frames, from £6.99; Freydis ceiling light, £44.99; Freydis lamp, £49.99, all Ideal Home range, Very Buy now with Ownable

THROW SOME SHAPES Square-lined armchairs and round side tables give a chic, graphic look.

Folding side table, £39; Isla fabric armchair, £229; Aztec tassel cushion, £17.99; Freydis floor lamp, £49.99; macramé hanging,

£16.99; Calandre fringed rug, from £59.99; Parquet television cabinet, £269; Pentagon bean drum (on right, just seen), £44.99, all Ideal Home range, Very Buy now with Ownable

IDEAL HOME LOVES…

PHOTOGRAPHS JOANNA HENDERSON STYLING CAROL WORTLEY-BISHOP

Society three-seater sofa, £999; Society footstool, £449; folding side table, £39; Parquet compact sideboard, £249; Siruma hammered-effect ceramic table lamp, £39.99; Scratch vases, £32.99 for two; hexagonal wall mirror, all Ideal Home range, Very Buy now with Ownable

Modern retro buys at Very.co.uk TASSEL TRIM Aztec cushion, £17.99, Very Buy now with Ownable

COPPER FINISH Set of two scratch vases, £32.99, Very Buy now with Ownable

BERBER BEAUTY Calandre fringed rug, from £59.99, Very Buy now with Ownable

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‘All we did was add a little colour and character’ After renovating their previous home, Bibi and Martijn Boogers were relieved that all their new home needed was a few personal touches

Use a colour theme Try Bibi’s simple approach of picking one colour and using a different tone of it in each space. ‘I love the calmness that shades of green create,’ she says.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Fabula Living Erica rug, £409, Utility Design. Mendini corner sofa in Anthracite Grey is a similar style, £999, Made.com. Discoveries floor lamp, £120, Hurn & Hurn, is similar

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REAL HOME

Love BIBI’S STYLE?

Turn to page 32 to shop the look

CORNER SOFA Helps zone the room and defines the seating area boundary

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Welcome to my home THE PROPERTY A five-bed detached house in Zwaag, West Friesland, Netherlands.

“ Bibi Boogers, a senior legal counsel, lives here with her husband Martijn, an insurance and project manager, their son Floris, six, and daughter Sophie, four.

Take a quick tour...

LIVING ROOM

BED -ROOM GARAGE

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This house has a wonderful character and atmosphere, combined with the luxury and comfort of a new build – we’ve got the best of both worlds here!

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ibi and Martijn Boogers weren’t planning to move house. Having spent a stressful six months extending their old property, the plan was to stay put and make the most of the extra space they’d created. ‘As we were in such a lovely area with lots of young families, we decided to renovate rather than move, to gain the extra space,’ says Bibi.

However, with the work just complete and the paint barely dry, a friend told Bibi about a detached house with five bedrooms and a bigger garden for sale just around the corner. ‘We viewed the house the next day and within a week we had signed!’ says Bibi. ‘The house was in a quieter spot, with much more space and a sunny south-facing garden, and it needed little doing to it, so we made the decision there and then.’

A six-month wait before they could move in gave the couple plenty of time to make plans for the interior, although changes would only be cosmetic. ‘After all the hard work that we’d put in at the previous house, we didn’t have the energy for another renovation, but luckily it wasn’t necessary,’ says Bibi. ‘We did most of the decorating ourselves and Martijn tried to take up the upstairs floor, which we’d decided to change, but it was such a tough job that we ended up getting the supplier of the new floor to remove the old one as well.’

To keep a sense of flow in the open layout, Bibi has kept the decor mainly white, but has introduced subtle touches of colour in each room using a palette of soft greens, from pale blue-green in the dining room to moodier teal in the bedroom. ‘Interiors are more my thing than Martijn’s, but luckily we have the same taste and he trusts my judgement,’ adds Bibi. ‘This is definitely a dream home now.’

REAL HOME

Hang a gallery wall Bibi and Martjin’s favourite prints are arranged in line with the top of the sofa.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Hay oak coffee table, £195, Amara.

Posters, from £6.95 each, Desenio. Try Kubrik shelving unit, £350, Habitat

CUSTOM CABINET Made to fit this gap to hold the children’s toys

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I love the botanical trend that’s so big right now. It goes so well with the greens I’ve used to create a calm feel

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BESPOKE SHUTTERS Simple, adjustable and stylish

Divide and define The couple used a colourful, Turkish-style rug to visually separate the dining area from the cooking zone in this open-plan space.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Siemens LC94BBC50B chimney hood in stainless steel, £429, John Lewis. Valby Ruta rug is similar, £39, Ikea. Vince dining table, £895, Habitat, is a good match

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STATEMENT PENDANT Hung low for an intimate pool of light

Add a display shelf ‘We fitted a marble splashback with a wooden storage shelf above to add a rustic touch. We use it to store herbs, spices, oils and vinegar.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Round wooden board, £7.50; glass jug, £6; glass tumblers, £1 each; tea towel, £2, all Hema. Small wooden boards, £3.99 each, H&M Home. Similar marble-effect Veneto MDF and laminate splashback, £98 per 300m length, B&Q

Keep colours soft in living spaces Bibi has painted one wall in the kitchen-diner a pale blue-green.

‘Originally I went for deep petrol, but it was too overpowering,’ she says.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Light Blue estate emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Moooi random pendant light in white, £482, Made In Design. Teal DAW-style chair, £69; DSW-style chair in cool grey, £89, both Cult Furniture

Go floor-to-ceiling in small kitchens CHUNKY WORKTOPS Provide a high-spec, designer look

For a streamlined, uncluttered look, the couple fitted built-in, handle-free white cabinets, which also incorporate the appliances.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Vogue J-Pull kitchen in gloss white, from £1,092, Wren, is similar. Sambonet Terra.Cotto saucepan in sage, £75, Amara NOVEMBER 2018

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OVERSIZED MIRROR Adds a ‘wow’ feature to a plain wall

Repurpose spare rooms Instead of cluttering the main bedroom with storage, Bibi and Martijn use the two tiny spare rooms as his ‘n’ hers dressing areas.

‘I like having my own space,’ says Bibi. ‘There’s even room for a comfy chair and a dressing table.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES PS drop-leaf table, £140, Ikea. Wendela chair, £399, Iconic Dutch

Build in to save space GIANT HOOKS A practical and pretty way to store bags

Instead of freestanding wardrobes, a run of fitted cupboards along one wall makes better use of space.

‘I love the character of the old panelled doors,’ says Bibi.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Skogsta bench, £40; Graset plant pot, £25, both Ikea, are similar. Round mirror, €129.99, Sissy Boy

Group prints and postcards Instead of a formal gallery of framed prints like the one in the sitting room, Bibi has filled this bit of blank wall in her dressing room with a loose group of pictures hung from chains or stuck up with washi tape.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Urban Botanicals Fern print, £55, Rose & Grey, is a similar piece

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REAL HOME

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

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It’s okay to change your mind. It helps to make moodboards when you’re thinking about a room scheme, to see how everything comes together.

My ideas changed quite a lot as a result!

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BRASS SHELF A luxe accent against dark green tones

Go dark for drama Bibi has painted the main wall of the bedroom a deep teal and the other walls a pale green.

‘Our bedroom is my favourite room. I’ve got everything just right! It has the luxe feeling of a boutique hotel.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Inchyra Blue estate emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Madam Stoltz shelf, £79.95, Arbol House.

Bedspread, £34.99, H&M Home

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Put colour on the ceiling ‘Our children’s rooms are in the loft, so they both have plenty of space,’ says Bibi. ‘In Floris’s room, I painted a panel of blue to make it feel more cosy.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Kidsmill Sixties bed, £345, Huggle.

HK Living locker-style cabinet, £302 for two, Living and Company.

DSW-style kids dining set, £135, Cult Furniture

LAYERED RUGS Easy to pull to wherever Floris wants to play

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REAL HOME

DON’T MISS THE DETAILS...

FEATURE INGE VAN LIESHOUT, LISA FAZZANI, VANESSA RICHMOND PRODUCTION INSIDEHOMEPAGE PHOTOGRAPHS LOUIS LEMAIRE STYLING MARLIES DOES

Clockwise from top left: Bibi and her mum made this wall organiser in Sophie’s bedroom from sheet ply, with dowel rods supporting mini shelves; cubbyhole shelves in Floris’s bedroom are backed with patterned craft paper; a cityscape mural covers one wall of Floris’s room; a vintage teak sideboard bridges the gap between the open-plan sitting and dining areas.

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REAL HOME

Make it work for you BIBI’S STYLE: SCANDI RETRO MY GO-TO STORES… SISSY-BOY A fashion and lifestyle brand from the Netherlands

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Mixing clean lines and neutral shades with retro shapes and hints of colour creates a cool, eclectic look A framed wall gallery is easy to update to suit changing styles

HEMA Great for colourful oice kit and kitchenware

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SPICE MIX Paprika quilt cushion, £56, BoConcept Buy now with Ownable

H&M HOME For all the latest interiors trends at a great price

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AMARA A luxe online store that also sells some designer pieces

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SPOT LIGHT Giant retro floor lamp, £54.99, The Range Buy now with Ownable

GOLDEN EDGE Palm print framed poster, £25, Cult Furniture Buy now with Ownable

SIMPLE SHAPE Barber and Osgerby Olio jug, £29, House of Fraser Buy now with Ownable

STYLIST’S NOTE

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Soften a Scandi-style scheme by painting walls in the palest green HEATHER YOUNG, DEPUTY EDITOR

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GOING FOR GOLD Ritz nest of tables, £119, Dunelm Buy now with Ownable

STATEMENT PIECE Harisson leather vintage armchair, £644, Maisons du Monde Buy now with Ownable

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SMART SEATING Luciano corner sofa, £999, Made.com Buy now with Ownable

FEATURE HEATHER YOUNG

NEUTRAL BASE House by John Lewis shaded rug, from £120, John Lewis Buy now with Ownable

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PATTERN TRENDS

Wallpapers and fabrics to fall for If you’re ready to update your walls or soft furnishings, these are the six looks worth buying into right now…

A dusted peach, hand-painted design depicts an Indian garden.

Persian Grove in Pink/Grey, £59m, Jane Churchill Buy now with Ownable

The Japandi collection fuses Scandi simplicity with Japanese artisan details.

Scion Shinku wallpaper, £45 a roll, Style Library Buy now with Ownable

Traditional Japanese landscapes with a modern colour twist.

Himitsu wallpaper in Jade, £50 a roll, Graham & Brown Buy now with Ownable

EASTERN INFLUENCE Encapsulating hand-finished patterns and motifs that draw on a blending of classic decorative designs from Japan and India with simple geometrics. Create a zen-like finish by mixing restful colour combinations with clean-lined, Scandi-style furniture.

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PATTERN REFRESH Subtle silhouettes and tone-on-tone colour give a fresh take on leaf prints.

Prairie wallpaper in Spring, £40 a roll, Graham & Brown Buy now with Ownable

ABOVE Soft metallic highlights give this design a glam edge.

Tranquil wallpaper, £65 a roll, 1838 Wallcoverings Buy now with Ownable

BELOW The Elysian range combines modern and rustic handpainted patterns.

Owlswick, £75 a roll, Sanderson at Style Library Buy now with Ownable

MODERN RUSTIC This relaxed theme has been smartened up with tweed and wool in bold colours, and playful, illustrated prints of woodland animals and forest foliage. Wallpapers featuring abstract patterns, silhouettes and soft metallic sheens complete the look with a country-luxe edge.

This relaxed, painterly design brings the Highlands to life.

Elysian, £69m, Sanderson at Style Library Buy now with Ownable

Fine, detailed illustrations add playful character.

Brambleweb linen union, £107m, Abigail Edwards Buy now with Ownable

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Create a tailored finish by mixing scales of smart geometrics.

Headboard made in Botero Amazonite, £113m; bedspread in Habanera Danube, £106m; cushions in Onetti Danube, £113m; and Carlu Peking Blue, £92, all Romo Buy now with Ownable

ABOVE Less formal prints, such as abstract lines, create a softer impact.

Hatton wallpaper in Quartz, £63 a roll, The Paper Partnership Buy now with Ownable

NEW RETRO Uniform geometrics – such as chevron, honeycomb and zigzag – are key to this boutique trend. Fabrics feature plush relief patterns on textured ground and silky jacquards in hits of retro teal, orange and mustard. Style up with Fifties-inspired furniture.

Make a statement with a colour contrast.

Prisma, £49m, Clarke & Clarke Buy now with Ownable

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Try a modern Deco look with gold highlights.

Omega, £20 a roll, Wallpaper Direct Buy now with Ownable

BELOW Use a colour to tie patterns together.

Curtains in Harlequin Equalize, £69m; sofa in Zola, £75m; cushion in Otani, £59m, all Style Library Buy now with Ownable

PATTERN REFRESH

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Inject a little industrialchic style with a polished-parquet-efect wallcovering.

Insignia wallpaper in Rose Gold, £40 a roll, Graham & Brown Buy now with Ownable

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1. Marbled with gold highlights.

Azurite, £24 a roll, Wallpaper Direct Buy now with Ownable 2. The textured efect creates a liquid silver finish.

Hamlet, £22m, Prestigious Textiles.

Buy now with Ownable 3. Practical, yet sleek.

Terrazzo, £80m, James Hare Buy now with Ownable

ROUGH LUXE SURFACES The natural textures of stone, cracked earth, marble, minerals and wood are replicated in opulent velvets and shimmering jacquards. This lustrous palette will appeal to lovers of minimal, glam style.

LEFT Patterned velvets contrast against glittery wallcoverings.

Plica, £125 a roll; throw in Azuri, £68m, both Style Library Buy now with Ownable

RIGHT Choose a chic, subtle palette.

From top: Zircon, £40m; Quince, £40m; Andesite, £36m, all Kai Fabrics range at Ashley Wilde Buy now with Ownable

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Chalfont, £63m, Iliv Buy now with Ownable Inspired by the beauty of English country gardens.

Lilac Syringa Vulgaris, £110 a roll, Cole & Son Buy now with Ownable

2. Botanical artworks.

Japonica, £65m, Romo Buy now with Ownable 3. Replicating Dutch masters.

Aurelie, £89 a roll, Sandberg Buy now with Ownable

TRAD FLORALS A revival inspired by classic illustrations, traditional watercolours and oil paintings has been given a contemporary lift with oversized prints. For an eclectic mix, contrast the busy florals with modern lighting, plain linens or luxe velvets.

LEFT Blowsy blooms and a graphite backdrop add drama.

Marble Rose, £95 a roll, Jane Churchill Buy now with Ownable

RIGHT Elegant trailing florals create a contemporary, feminine finish.

Aurora in Mist, £85 a roll, 1838 Wallcoverings Buy now with Ownable

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PATTERN REFRESH

This scaled-up, traditional print is a fail-safe way to add bold pattern.

Pure Bachelors Button, £89m, Morris & Co at Style Library Buy now with Ownable

ABOVE Subtle metallic micas lift the layered design.

Farthing Wood, £59 a roll, Sanderson at Style Library Buy now with Ownable

BELOW Patterned sheers add style without blocking light.

Leaf, £65m, Harlequin at Style Library Buy now with Ownable

QUIET PATTERN This modern-country style is all about layering timeless, nature-inspired prints to create a calming space. Colour comes in the form of barely there tints of grey, taupe, pink and blue. The pared-back palette lets you layer pattern scales and styles without fear of overdoing it.

Mix delicate florals with simple geometrics.

Hollyhurst, £19m, Studio G Buy now with Ownable

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Layer decorative patterns with plain prints.

Winslow, £24m, Iliv Buy now with Ownable

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STYLE HERO

‘Deep colours make a home really cosy’ Lisa Broad has a love of colour that reveals itself in her home and in her design choices as the head of buying for Harveys

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isa has worked for Harveys for seven years, most recently with Louise Redknapp to create a new furniture collection, Bold, that launches this season. She lives with her husband, David, in Essex.

Colour, style and texture connect spaces. Even though each room has its individual purpose and variations, there should be a flow of colour and texture. I used to plan interiors room by room, but now I like to plan the whole overall feel of a home.

You can go too far with colour!

I once thought it was a good idea to paint a wall in the bathroom of my first flat bubblegum pink – it wasn’t my finest moment, but at least it brought a pop of colour and fun to the windowless room!

Since buying our house a couple of years ago, David and I have painstakingly transformed it. We’ve taken floors back to the dirt, stripped walls back to the brick, moved ceilings and walls to maximise space, while retaining its features. It was hard work but totally worth it.

Richly coloured furniture and deep colours on the walls makes a room feel really cosy. Our rooms have a mix of deep and moody colours,

TAKE YOUR SEAT Romano extending dining table with six Alcora chairs, £1,049, Harveys.

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SITTING PRETTY Linc three seater sofa in Zinc, £899, Harveys.

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BIT ON THE SIDE Destro sofa table, £99, Harveys.

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STYLE HERO

CLEVER STORAGE ‘Having a kitchen island allows me to have no wall units as I prefer to keep everything simple and at one level’

and our favourite shade is Farrow & Ball’s Railings, a soft blue-black, which we’ve used throughout.

Even our kitchen units are blue-black. It’s an open-plan room with Shaker cabinets in the same shade. It’s all broken up by crisp and clean-looking off-white Silestone worktops. Kitchens are such a massive part of our lives, they give me a lot of inspiration. I love country-casual style, combined with a darker, more industrial edge.

We’ve used the most colour in our sitting room. It has Railings on the walls, accent chairs in mustard and green and a gold Chesterfield sofa (the Winslet from Harveys is similar).

I love it because it’s so big – David and I are both tall, but we can both fit on it comfortably at the same time, so it’s our place to relax together.

I often get asked how Harveys furniture is made. People assume it is put together by machines, but each piece is hand made. We design and make all of our upholstered furniture in the UK. And I couldn’t live without our Bespoke Heirloom mattress from Bensons for Beds (Harveys’ sister company). It was a nightmare to get it upstairs, but it was worth it thanks to the squishy comfort it gives night after night!

CLASSIC CABINETS Lisa is a big fan of deVol’s kitchens, such as the Classic English, from £25,000. Buy now with Ownable

IN THE ROUND Firbank mirrors, £99 for two, Harvey’s. Buy now with Ownable

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

Never be afraid to buy loads of “paint tester pots! It’s far cheaper than being disappointed when you’ve spent lots of money on the wrong paint.

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As you collect things, they can evolve with your style to create something different. It’s possible to make something personal, regardless of budget. I’m forever gathering ideas for my home, but that means I’m always wanting to change colours, rearrange furniture and add something new!

FEATURE GINEVRA BENEDETTI PHOTOGRAPHS (NEW YORK) A ASTES/ALAMY STOCK PHOTO

‘I love New York’s red brick buildings and black window frames’

SUPER SMART Roosevelt love seat in Dark Olive leather, £1,285, Harveys. Buy now with Ownable

I try to squeeze in as much upholstered furniture as I can.

In the sitting room, everything’s focused around the fireplace, with two ottomans that double as coffee tables. We often have family here, so we have to have loads of seating!

Our snug has a thistle-coloured wool sofa, a rich berry-velvet ottoman and a tan leather chair.

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VINTAGE LINEN Made from an antique tablecloth

Choose muted hues The whole house is decorated in a palette of mixed neutrals.

‘I wanted the colours to flow easily from room to room, so you don’t open a door and get a shock,’ says Anna. ‘It just works together naturally.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Ektorp three-seater sofa, from £350, Ikea. For similar black tables, try the Essentials side tables, £39 each, Made.com.

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REAL HOME

‘It feels so calm and relaxed here’ Faced with poky, boxy rooms and chaotic colour schemes, Anna Moumtzidou transformed this semi into a soothing space to come home to

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REAL HOME

Welcome to my home THE PROPERTY A three-bedroom Fifties semi in Surrey.

THE VALUE A similar property would be valued at around £400,000.

Anna Moumtzidou lives here with her fiancé Russell Barling. Anna is a stylist and blogger (thisplaceicallhome.com); Russell manages lettings for an estate agent.

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I love opening the front door and knowing I’m home.

It feels so calm, relaxed and chilled here. Home is my happy place

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aving moved 12 times in 10 years in and around south London, Anna Moumtzidou and her fiancé Russell Barling were keen to put down roots. While walking on the Surrey Downs, they discovered Reigate and decided to make the move to this property in 2016. ‘Moving to the suburbs meant we could afford a bigger place, but still be commuting distance from work,’ says Anna.

The house was in a good general condition and completely liveable when the couple moved in, but had scope for improvement. ‘The rooms felt boxed-in, with separate living room, dining room and kitchen,’ says Anna. ‘I wanted an open-plan layout that felt spacious and full of light. The decor was bland and uninspiring, too, although there were a couple of wacky colours, such as the electric-blue hallway and the bright yellow main bedroom. But, overall, the house had a really nice feel to it and I knew I could make it home.’

‘We had to be sensible with our budget, so have tackled the house bit by bit, calling in tradespeople where we needed to, but doing what we could ourselves, such as painting walls and floorboards,’ she says. Upstairs didn’t need much work, but downstairs the plan was to knock through and create one large open-plan space and add bifold doors at the back.

Furnishing the house was the fun part: ‘I enjoyed working out my personal style,’ says Anna. ‘There are lots of influences and opinions to side-track you, but you have to stay true to what feels right to you. Not that you shouldn’t be open to compromise, though.

Russell and I didn’t have any major battles as he tends to leave the decor to me, but it’s important to remember that relationships are more important than tiles!’

Be a shape shifter

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Greenery brings a splash of colour and energy into a space that no piece of furniture or ornament can

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WIDE PLANKS Create the illusion of space in a small room

A round table helps the flow of foot traffic around the kitchendiner and out to the patio beyond the bifolds. ‘The pale oak flooring inside blends into the wooden decking, blurring the two spaces,’ says Anna.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Ingatorp table, £250, Ikea.

Ascot Oak dining chairs, £149.99 each, Atlantic Shopping

GLASS HOOD Doesn’t block the view across to the dining area

Use dark colours to define spaces With the downstairs spaces so open and connected, they could blur together, but dark furniture such as the sofas and charcoalpainted kitchen cabinets effectively mark out each area.

BUY THE KEY PIECES For a similar kitchen, try the Shaker Ermine in charcoal, from £7,053 for a complete kitchen, Wren

Let the details sing ‘I’ve gone for simple shelves and keep everyday items on them so they don’t gather dust. It frees up cupboard space for other things.’

Tan leather handles give the kitchen units a bespoke look.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Gemini white quartz worktops, Wren. Lack white floating shelves, £10 each; Osternas leather handles, £15 for two, all Ikea

Cut-down floating shelves add precious extra storage to a tight corner by the sink

REAL HOME

COLUMN RADIATOR Slim enough to flank a bay window

Start with a simple backdrop In the living room, Anna opted for versatile white wood Venetians at the window; pale oak flooring is laid throughout the ground floor to give it a sense of continuity.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Bespoke Venetian blinds, Hillary’s. For a similar side table, try the Kallax, £15, Ikea. Alpine table lamp, £55, Next

Improvise a feature The couple opened up the living room chimney breast and plan to fit a wood-burner in the future. ‘I’ve repurposed an African platter I picked up at an antiques shop and a basket from Ikea as alternative wall art above the fireplace,’ says Anna.

AREA RUG Zones the seating area

BUY THE KEY PIECES For similar, try the braided tray, £9.99 and large wooden tray, £17.99, both H&M. Afaw rug, from £99, La Redoute

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Go mono for calmness ‘Working from home, I wanted my office to feel calm, airy and clutterfree. I’ve got a simple black desk to work at with a unit to one side for storage. A daybed at the other end of the room pulls out when guests stay.’

DIY PEG RAIL Made to fit from a plank and doorknobs

Create a dressing area

Have a ‘hero’ piece

‘I didn’t want wardrobes in the bedroom, so turned the boxroom into a dressing room.’ Open shelves make practical shoe storage.

The bathroom is plain and simple in white, but Anna gave it a twist: ‘I had the wash stand custom-made using reclaimed, rustic-look wood.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Pax wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors, from £477; Lack shelves, from £10 each, all Ikea. Rug, £12.99, TK Maxx

BUY THE KEY PIECES Custom-made wash stand, Ox Rustic Furniture at Etsy. Laura Ashley Mr Jones floor tiles, £25 for nine, Homebase

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

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Great style doesn’t have to be super-expensive. Budget buys from big retailers do the job well – it’s the small finishing touches you add that really grab attention and give a room its character

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FEATURE LISA FAZZANI, VANESSA RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHS CATHERINE PYLE PLANS AGENCY SERVICE

BUY THE KEY PIECES For a similar desk, try the Fayence table, £266, Oak Furniture House. For a similar chair, try the Flintan swivel chair, £60, Ikea

REAL HOME

RUSTIC WREATHS Wall art doesn’t have to be in a frame – and these add texture

Use warm colours in sleep spaces ‘I painted all the walls a pale grey to start with, but it felt a little cold,’ says Anna, ‘so I re-painted the main wall a darker shade which has made the room feel much cosier.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Wall painted in Monument Grey matt emulsion, £23 for 2.5L, Dulux

PAINTED BOARDS Easy, cheap and shabby-chic

Make it ANNA’S STYLE: Combining rustic and relaxed artwork SEVENTIES SWIRL Papilion light shade, £67, Kaigami Buy now with Ownable

IDEAL

COOL COASTAL Ocean Racing framed print, ÂŁ90, King & McGaw Buy now with Ownable LAID-BACK LOOK Hikari stripe pillow, ÂŁ65, Also Home Buy now with Ownable NAUTICAL AND NICE Brompton desk light, ÂŁ105, Neptune Buy now with Ownable

NATURAL SCENT Amber & Moss travel candle, ÂŁ12, Urban OutďŹ tters Buy now with Ownable

RECLAIMED CHARM West Coast bedside table, ÂŁ210, Cuckooland Buy now with Ownable

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING PHOTOGRAPH CATHERINE PYLE

STORAGE ON THE MOVE Woven water hyacinth basket, ÂŁ69, Amara Buy now with Ownable

work for you DRAMATIC COASTAL linens with chic lighting, bold woods creates a modern twist on the look BACK TO THE FUTURE Rosa moulded pendant light, £25, B&Q Buy now with Ownable

GREAT DEAL

ADD DRAMA Lighthouse picture, £12, M&Co Buy now with Ownable STACK YOUR STRIPES Corinthian large square pillowcase, £30, Wallace Cotton Buy now with Ownable BEDSIDE BUDDY Barometer work lamp, £30, Ikea Buy now with Ownable HANDY HIDEAWAY Woven water hyacinth basket, £14, Matalan Buy now with Ownable

WARM GLOW Cork lid jar candle, £4, Primark Buy now with Ownable

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very month the Ideal Home team does its very best to bring you the most inspiring, creative and generally gorgeous ideas for your home. But we know that inspiration is only the start.

Translating these ideas into your home takes efort. You need more than a keen eye for detail – you need time. Searching for products online isn’t always as straightforward as it should be, and every in-store experience requires a significant investment of time.

can now buy it straight of the page by using the new Ownable app.

In fact, the app is specifically designed to complement your reading experience.

You locate products from one of our features by selecting the corresponding page number in the app. If you need more product details or want to see more photos before you buy, then you can review them in the app.

MEET OWNABLE – A NEW SERVICE FOR OUR READERS

And you can purchase as many products from diferent sources and brands as you like – all from a single Ownable account.

Everything you buy is the genuine article as seen in Ideal Home, sourced from trusted suppliers by Ownable – and always at a competitive price. Orders, deliveries, returns and refunds are all managed from your Ownable account.

And once you’ve signed up with your payment and delivery details, you’re all set to buy any product from any brand you see in this magazine – you won’t have to enter your details again.

Ideal Home has teamed up with Ownable to bring you a new service that connects you directly to the sources of the ideas and products that we show you in our features. This means you can buy directly of the page and get straight back to enjoying the magazine.

While Ideal Home is designed to inspire, Ownable is here to make it yours – in the simplest, most seamless way.

When you’re reading a feature and a particular product catches your eye, you

FROM INSPIRATION TO OWNERSHIP

HOW IT WORKS 1 Download the app.

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LOVE THE REALITY.

SEE IT ON THE APP. LOVE IT ON YOUR WALLS. With the Graham and Brown Augmented Reality App you can visualise 100s of wallpapers and paint colours in your own home and automatically calculate how much youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need all before your very eyes. Snap a picture, share or buy instantly. WOW.

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STYLE & DECOR

COLOURS WE LOVE

Midnight blue Whatever the shade, deep blues make any room feel calm and relaxed. This hue is more dramatic than dusky denims, but less fierce than power-glam sapphire or cobalt – use it to give your home a timelessly chic backdrop THIS PAGE Archipelago Leading Lights wallpaper, £95 a roll, Paint & Paper Library. Grand Orinoco sideboard, £845, Loaf. Greta jug, £25; Noir mug, £8; Greta cake stand, £25; Otto bowl, £10, all Habitat. Peach concrete candle holder, £25, A New Tribe. Willem vase, £29, Made.com. Libra vase, £25, House Of Fraser. Lyric lamp, £58, Out There Interiors. Candle snuffer, £24, Heal’s. Candle, £6.95 for two, The Grey Works Buy now with Ownable

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BRILLIANT WHITE Creamy tones will look dated, so keep whites pure

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Stylist’s Note

As with any dark colour, it’s important to balance it with large areas of neutral – we’ve used white and pale greys, as well as lighter blues, for a gentle, natural combination

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SOPHIE MARTELL, ACTING DECORATING EDITOR

THIS PAGE Walls painted in Hague Blue estate emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball, and Grey Steel 2 mixing flat matt, £27.56, Dulux. Brandon sofa in Tor Marl, £969, Sofa Workshop. Von armchair, from £1,260, Originals. Nest of tables, £695, Ercol.

Moroccan pouffe in Natural, £126, Bohemia. Blind in Kora Indigo, £52m, Villa Nova. Border in Skylar Lapis, £72m; Harbour cord in Navy trim, £27m, both Samuel & Sons. Moon print, £60; metal star, £39, both Rockett St George. Bjorksta frame, £25, Ikea.

Sheepskin, £75, Loaf. Paul Klee Mural cushion;

Clarification cushion, both £31.99 each, We Love Cushions. Bungalow blue velvet cushion, £40, Ross & Brown. Mairi Helena cushions, £79, Curious Egg. Tova Small pink cushion, £25; Darcy cushion, £20, both House of Fraser. Collet floor lamp, £119, Made.com. ON COFFEE TABLE Willem blue vase, £29, Made.com. Modernist pink vase, £18, WA Green. Pembridge rug, £389, Sofa.com. Alta mug, £7, House of Fraser. Pink glass bottle, £39, Out There Interiors. Phil Cuttance pen pot, £46, Heal’s.

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STYLE & DECOR

Cosy or cool This deep blue creates a comforting, cocooning feel in winter or a cool and shady mood in summer.

Just switch light cottons for velvets and faux furs when temperatures drop

Walls, blind and rug as before.

Grand Orinoco sideboard, £845; Burbler armchair, £445; sheepskin, £75, all Loaf.

Dutchbone wall light, £119, Beut.

Ypperlig side table, £35, Ikea.

Waffle throw, £50, Soak & Sleep. Evie cushion, £25, Perch & Parrow. ON SIDEBOARD Bloom vase, £35; Otto speckled bowl, £10; Alcozar wide bowl, £35; mug, £8; Nona plate, £10, all Habitat. Phill Cuttance pen pot, £46, Heal’s. Pink glass bottle, £39, Out There Interiors Buy now with Ownable

NUDE PINK Warm and light – the perfect accent for midnight blue

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STYLE & DECOR

Wind down

Saline dressing table, £599 by Ercol at Heal’s. Drum stool, £145, covered in Romo Taza Briar Rose, £77m, The Dormy House.

Rattan screen, £510, French Connection. Lavado linen bag, £8; Nona plate, £10, both Habitat.

Blush beauty bag, £15, Haus Of Hyde. Blue hexagonal vase, £20, Hoos. Perfumes, stylist’s own.

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This light-absorbing shade is ideal for a bedroom, providing a mellow pre-sleep mood and easy-on-the-eye awakenings. If you use it on all four walls, keep the floor and ceiling white

FEATURE SOPHIE MARTELL, VANESSA RICHMOND STYLING ALI ATTENBOROUGH PHOTOGRAPH SIMON WHITMORE

PALEST WOOD For a modern take, instead of rustic whitepainted wood or natural oak

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Walls painted in Dock Blue absolute matt emulsion, £43.50 for 2.5L, Little Greene. Ceiling painted in At the Barre, £28 for 2.5L, Valspar. Bell Twist Portland carpet, £39.99sq m, Brintons.

Curtains in Blizzard Indigo, £79m, GP&J Baker.

Ties in Sabine Border Indigo, £16m, Samuel & Sons. Flapper bed frame £1,045, Chittlewag bench, £475, both Loaf. Green oak pendant light, £850, Nicholas Haslam. Croft stool, £85, John

Lewis. Reve De Lin duvet cover, £210; pillow cases, £41 each, Blanc Cerise. Paloma knitted throw, £40; cushion, £30; crinkle throw, £75; Stamfrey rug, £200, all Habitat. Chunky knit throw, £80, French Connection. Cactus silk cushion, £52, Yonder. Linen pyjamas, £59, Made.com. Phill Cuttance pot, £46, Heal’s. Cup, £3.50; marble hands bowl, £55, both Curious Egg. Buy now with Ownable

Stylist’s Note With so much colour going on, don’t complicate matters with bold or busy patterns. A touch of stripe or

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RUSTIC FINISH Rope, bamboo, weaves and linens reveal their detail against deep, flat blue

STYLE & DECOR

Make it work for you MIDNIGHT BLUE: JUST ADD AN ACCENT This sophisticated shade will add depth and drama to a backdrop of cool mid-greys and pale wood tones

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Hannes wallpaper, £65 a roll, Sandberg. Vedbo armchair, £150, Ikea.

Around side table, £315, Heal’s. Pyramid cushion, £25, Made.com. Wale throw, £55, Soak & Sleep.

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WHERE TO BUY 1. LAMP Truman table lamp in Memphis Blue, £35, Made.com

5. JEWELLERY BOX Gold and glass trinket box, £39.50, Oliver Bonas

2. FOOTSTOOL Sofia footstool in blue linen, £495, Soho Home

6. MUG Olmo dark blue mug, £8, Habitat

3. THROW Anya reversible throw, £50, National Trust

7. CHAIR Karla armchair in Midnight, £599, Swoon

4. CUPBOARD Westcote Blue cupboard, £199, The Cotswold Company

8. RUG Pappelina mono rug in Denim, from £70, Printer + Tailor

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Follow your gut ‘A bit of colour is the best way to add wow and character,’ says Anita. ‘But avoid being swayed by trends – it’s better to stick to things you really love and won’t tire of. You can easily change paint colours and wallpaper, though.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Harlequin Tota wallpaper, £53 a roll, Wallpaper Direct.

Zinc sofa, £899, French Connection range, DFS

‘Colour and pattern made this house a home’ Having suffered through months of building work on their doer-upper, the Sheas decided to let loose and have fun when it came to the decor

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Welcome to my home THE PROPERTY A three-bedroom extended Seventies dormer bungalow in Essex.

THE VALUE Bought in 2005 for £270,000. Now worth around £600,000.

Anita Shea, founder of 3a Home Designs, lives here with her husband David, a retail operations consultant, and their sons Monty, 12 and Digby, three

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I love having two sitting rooms – one the kids play in and one that David and I cosy up in when they’re in bed!

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nita and David rented this property for a year before it came up for sale. ‘We were thrilled when it became available to buy, as we’d fallen in love with the location – semi-rural, but 30 minutes from London,’ says Anita.

‘It needed work but, having already lived here for some time, we had a clear idea of what we would do.’

With a separate kitchen, dining room and small sitting area, the downstairs felt disjointed and the interior was dated throughout. The couple set aside £50,000 to reconfigure the layout and redecorate each room, as well as redo the garden. They began by knocking the three downstairs rooms at the back of the house into one large multipurpose space and refitting the kitchen. ‘The new layout immediately made the house feel bigger and brighter,’ says Anita.

‘It was the ideal living space with young children.’

In 2015, the couple decided they needed more space, so they added a two-storey side extension. ‘It gave us more living space, bifold doors to the garden and an extra bedroom,’ she says. ‘We also have two sitting rooms now – one in the open-plan area, where the boys watch TV and play, and one at the front, which David and I retreat to when the boys are in bed. It’s really cosy, especially in the winter months. Making the structural changes was worth the time and money, as we’ve now got a bespoke space to suit our needs.’

Anita had a clear vision for the decor: ‘I like to mix colours and textures to make every space interesting, making sure they work together, but without necessarily matching,’ she says. ‘It has given every room character and I love adding new pieces to keep the look fresh!’

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Play with paper ‘Bold, large-scale prints make a statement and bring any space to life,’ says Anita. ‘This palm leaf design really makes an impact when you come in through the front door!’’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Brighton Pavilion Palm wallpaper, £68 a roll; Scion Modul wallpaper, £43 a roll, both Wallpaper Direct

DISPLAY CUBBIES Turn a blank bit of wall into a wow moment

MODERN DOORS A simple way to dramatically update a property

REAL HOME

Plan the colours ‘One of the main challenges I faced was how to connect the different parts of the kitchen-diner/sitting area.

I did it by keeping the colours consistent, with yellow and grey throughout.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Try the mid-century large sideboard, £999, West Elm

PICTURE LEDGE For quick, changeable displays

POP OF PAINT Makes a vintage piece modern

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TEXTURAL WALLPAPER Makes a white kitchen look less clinical

RECESS ACCENT Turns a window into a feature

Try a timeless retro pattern

Customise your kitchen cabinets

‘I knew from the start that I wanted a retro feel,’ says Anita. ‘I love how the curvy Orla Kiely print contrasts with the clean lines of the cabinets.

It’s such an iconic design.’

Anita swapped the handles for walnut mid-century-style ones. ‘It’s hard to justify the cost of replacing a kitchen when it’s in good condition, so you’ve got to get creative.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Orla Kiely Giant Abacus Flower wallpaper, £64 a roll, Wallpaper Direct. For similar flooring, try the Horsham grey oak effect laminate, £10sq m, B&Q

BUY THE KEY PIECES Glendevon kitchen; walnut block effect laminate worktops; prices on request, Howdens. Try the Eglo Petto LED pendant light in White, £29.99, Lighting Direct

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If your budget allows, use professional decorators to tackle the more tricky areas of painting and wallpapering. Their expertise can make a huge difference to the finished result

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Calm it down in sleep spaces ‘I wanted our bedroom to remain a relaxing space and so pared back my use of pattern and brighter colours in here.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Lansdowne king-size storage bed in walnut and Heron Grey, £849, Made.com. Sanderson dandelion clocks cushion in Orange, £30, John Lewis

Pick the right piece for the right place Anita has transformed a nook on the landing into a small study. ‘It gets lots of natural light through a skylight, so it made sense to not waste this space.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Cole & Son woods wallpaper, £85 a roll, Wallpaper Direct. Retro S chair in white, £48, Bluesuntree

DIY DESK An old vinyl record holder with wallpaper and hairpin legs added

Choose warm woods Anita has used walnut wood consistently through the house and its mellow tone works well to balance the bright colours.

BUY THE KEY PIECES For a similar cabinet, try the Ronda chestnut tall wall-hung storage unit, £239.95, Victorian Plumbing

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Clockwise from top left: Anita upcycled the old G-Plan sideboard in the dining area with Orla Kiely wallpaper and a strip of yellow paint; designer-look globe pendants throw light onto the kitchen worktop (they were £30 each from Lighting Direct); the stairway is a kooky art gallery; Anita uses a floating shelf in the kitchen to display her collection of Orla Kiely pieces

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Make it work for you ANITA’S STYLE: URBAN RETRO Geometric prints and pops of sunshine yellow bring a traditional mid-century scheme up to date

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COOL CHEVRONS Lombard handwoven rug, £195, Swoon Buy now with Ownable

20TH-CENTURY STYLE Vintage long sideboard, £379.50, Maisons du Monde Buy now with Ownable SLEEK DESIGN Blomus Limo watering can in taupe, £35, Black By Design Buy now with Ownable

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YELLOW GLOW Samuel metal ceiling light, £95, Habitat Buy now with Ownable

FOLIAGE FRIEND Bittergurka watering can, £8, Ikea Buy now with Ownable

ZEBRA CROSSING Houseology Collection Onix zigzag rug, £75, Houseology Buy now with Ownable

TIMELESS PATTERN Orla Kiely small linear stem yellow tray, £22, Trouva Buy now with Ownable

SIMPLE SCANDI Cavendish three seater sofa in Grey Porter fabric, £699, Ideal Home range, Very Buy now with Ownable

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MODERN METAL Titan pendant, £249, Original BTC Buy now with Ownable

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MAKE IT A WINTER WONDERLAND From natural textures to brilliant baubles, your home will look magical with Matalan’s Christmas homeware collections

CHALET CHIC Scandinavian rustic style meets fairytale sparkle in Matalan’s Snö range.

Natural textures, snowy whites and frosted baubles are ofset with twinkling lights and metallics.

Sequin cushion, £8; Alphabet sack, £8; baubles, from £2 each

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I love the different textures in this “look, which layer up beautifully to create a cosy festive home ” JANE AKERS, EXECUTIVE EDITOR

BACK TO NATURE Lasercut decorations create a folk art feel.

LED decorations, from £3

STYLISH STOCKING FILLERS Shop the Snö collection for gorgeous gifting ideas and festive accessories WRITE ON Set of three notebooks, £4

MAKE IT PERSONAL Alphabet trinket dish, £2.50

MOOD LIGHTING Create a warm glow with table lamps placed on reflective surfaces.

Lamp, £30; Sequin duvet set, £32; Crushed velvet cushion, £10; Sequin border cushion, £10

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hen it comes to Christmas, one of the most exciting things is dressing our homes. And top of our wishlist this festive season is Matalan’s fabulous Snö collection, which is full of frosted, fairytale glamour.

LET IT SNÖ Its colours, textures and fabric designs are inspired by icy landscapes, with rustic natural features, such as faux furs and antlers, sitting alongside light-reflecting trinkets. Look out for snow-flecked, hand-blown glass baubles in ombré shades, metallic droplets, silvered mercury glassware, enchanting feathered snow geese and white pine trees.

SPARKLE AND SHINE Light adds instant warmth to icy whites and greys, and this collection has subtle touches of frosted shimmer throughout for festive elegance. Drape sparkling LED

fairy lights around festive logs or woodland foliage and, as dusk falls, light candles in glass candlesticks.

SOFT TEXTURES Christmas is all about being cosy, and the textiles in Matalan’s Snö collection are making us feel super snug. Foiled velvet and feathered trims meet faux fur across cushions, rugs and throws, for a sumptuous feel.

The collection brings the magic of Christmas to bedrooms, too, with bedlinen in white and silver grey that’s dusted with sparkle. Cushions and throws have soft sequin trims in silver and pale yellow-golds. Team these icy shades with dusky pinks and amethyst tones for a romantic, luxe feel. Then all that’s left is to cross your fingers and wish for a snowy scene outside that’s every bit as charming as your indoor winter wonderland.

RIPPLE EFFECT Marble print make-up bag, £5

STYLISH STOCKING Faux fur stocking, £12

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To shop Matalan’s Snö collection and other Christmas homeware ranges, visit your nearest store or shop online at matalan.co.uk

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HOW TO… Put together a room that’s dedicated to family snuggling, where comfy seating is the focus and clever storage means you can hide away all the uglybut-necessary stuff.

HOW TO… Squeeze in a dining area at one end of a room in a way that doesn’t feel cramped or cluttered, with versatile colours and simple furniture that can be repurposed in the future.

HOW TO… Turn your bedroom into a relaxed retreat that feels cosy at night but light and uplifting by day, with a mixed palette of neutrals and touches of pretty colour.

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PICTURE MOUNT Colour-match to your walls to make artwork stand out

Stylist’s Note ‘Neutral rooms need lots of texture to avoid looking bland, so add tufted rugs, knit throws, embellished cushions and basketware’ Sophie Martell, Acting Decorating Editor

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STYLE & DECOR SPACE SOLUTION Combine floating shelves with a modular unit to create a dresser

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SPACE SOLUTION Lay a narrow bookcase on its side to create an alcove bench for seating and storage

SIMPLY CHIC DINING AREA Where space is tight, choose unfussy furniture for a clutter-free feel, but add a statement sideboard to stop things looking bland. Fitting in an alcove bench means the space can also be used as a quiet break-out zone, away from the TV or busy kitchen

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Stylist’s Note ‘A band of neutral paint on the lower part of the walls creates warmth without reducing the room’s light, airy feel’ Sophie Martell, Acting Decorating Editor

PICTURE LEDGE A no-fuss way to put your collections on display in a dining or living room

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Stylist’s Note ‘A neutral, texturalpatterned wallpaper, like this, is a great way to add understated style and interest to a room’ Sophie Martell, Acting Decorating Editor

LOW-HUNG PENDANT Save space on your bedside table and make the bed a focal point

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SPACE SOLUTION Squeeze in a dressing table by using a wall-hung desk in a bedroom alcove

MODERN SCANDI BEDROOM Avoid flat, lilac-tinted greys that can make a room feel chilly, but mix warmer shades with grainy oak for a simple, soothing backdrop. Working in copper, dusky pink and peach tones and touches of pattern and texture will make it welcoming and characterful NOVEMBER 2018

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Where to buy

WALLS painted in London Stone No 6 matt estate emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball.

Portland Stone carpet, £39.99sq m, Brintons.

Rug Guru Union Ivory rug, from £469, Modern Rugs. Blind in Vine Arborio, £92.50m, Romo.

Dillon sofabed in Casual Linen, £1,449, Sofa Workshop. Caspar leather armchair, £1,610, Neptune. Slim oak coffee table, £345, Lombok.

Besta TV unit (adapted), £70; with Lappviken doors, £15 each; and Osternas leather handles, £10 for two; Lack shelves from £10 each, all Ikea.

Hula round mirror, £135, Loaf. ON COFFEE TABLE Corin Mellor handmade walnut tray, £79, David Mellor. Recycled glass jug, £15, Croft Collection at John Lewis. LSA utility blown glass tumblers, £24 for two, Amara. Leaf tea light holder, £3, Dunelm. Alderney small conical vase, £20, Neptune. ON SOFA Cushions, from left: Linen colour gradient cushion, £40, Oggetto; made in Asuri Jaspar (front), £52m; and Asuri Clementine (back), £52m, Romo; Andreas handmade cushion, £70, Habitat; made in Gigi French Grey, from £63.99m, Harlequin. Croft cable throw in Grey Oak, £98, Neptune. ON SHELVES Top shelf, from left: Ashcroft square lidded boxes, from £34, Neptune. Bao windlight, £55, Lombok. Bottom shelf, from left: Reactive ribbed bottle vase, £10, Dunelm.

Forest Mist print by Melissa Selmin, £45, Oggetto. ON UNIT Maco bowl in Olive Green Ash, £58, David Mellor. Stowe basket, £40 for two, Habitat. ON MIRROR Kyoto ceramic vase, £27.50, Parlane. ON MANTELPIECE Silver plate and linen photo frame, from £24, Croft Collection at John Lewis. Troll amber vase, £40, Amara. Roman bowls in Mustard, £8 each; Karma metal cup vase, £60, all Habitat.

ALCOVE DETAIL, ON SHELVES Top shelf, from left: Barnaby large bowl, £8, Habitat. Storage jars with wooden lids, £40 each, Oggetto.

Bottom shelf, from left: Egg timer, £10, George Home. Recycled glass Saturn vase, £22.50, Parlane. ON UNIT Concrete base hurricane lantern, £7, Dunelm. Wardley Shaker boxes, from £58, Neptune.

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SIMPLY CHIC DINING AREA WALLS painted in Silt intelligent emulsion; and Rolling Fog intelligent emulsion, both £48.50 for 2.5L, Little Greene. Mustard stripe rug, £325, Cox & Cox. Curtains in extra-wide Linen Ash, £33m, Tinsmiths. Lorn dining table, £799, Croft Collection at John Lewis. Tamako chairs, £260 each, Lombok. Oak sideboard, £1,445, Content

by Terence Conran at John Lewis. ON TABLE Dove Grey linen tablecloth, from £95; Steel linen table runner, £44, both The Linen Works.

Nona pasta bowls and dinner plates, both £10 each, Habitat. Studio Craft Birch Coupe dinner plates and pasta bowls, both £14 each, Denby.

Rice bowls in Toasty Speckle, £22 each, Made + Good. LSA tumblers, £24 for two, Amara.

Glass jug, £15, Croft Collection at John Lewis.

Jonah mustard mug, £8, Habitat. Studio Craft nesting bowls, £50 for four, Denby. Natural linen napkins, £6.50 each; Felicity Irons napkin rings, £11.50 each, both David Mellor. Yellow napkins, £9.50 each; LSA blown glass jug, £30, both Amara. Elm Coupe dinner plates, £14 each, Denby. Nona small bowls, £8 each, Habitat. ON SIDEBOARD Nona Yellow pasta bowls, £10 each, Habitat. Dave Regester bowl, £139, David Mellor. Wisteria table lamp, £220; Shade, from a selection, both Pooky. ON WALL Mosslanda picture ledges, W115cm, £8.95 each, Ikea. ON SHELVES Plates, from top left: Scribble plate, £39.50; Otto marbled side plate, £8, both Shirley Vauvelle at Madebyhandonline. com; Nona Yellow plate, £10, Habitat; Chestnut Warbi plate, £44; Bamboo Budgie plate, £12, both Ceramica Blue. Cement clock, £80, Cox & Cox. DINING ROOM DETAIL Bojack Chindi rug, £120, Habitat. Kallax shelving unit, £35; Knipsa storage baskets, £16 each, both Ikea.

ON BENCH Cushions, from left: Andreas cushion, £70, Habitat; made in Milani Honey Dew (front), £64.50m; and Linara Chamois (back), £38.50m, both Romo; Bird on a Bike cushion, £49, Madebyhandonline.com; Linen colour gradient cushion, £40, Oggetto. ON WALL Artworks, from top: Waiting, Listening, £130 unframed, Made + Good. Cluster of foliage, £30; Scotty Dog print, £23.50, both madebyhandonline.com; Pantry II, £88 framed, Neptune; Botanical mini bird prints, £9 each, LittleBirdy Designs at Notonthehighstreet.com.

Lack wall shelves, £10 each, Ikea. Curtis storage boxes, £15 for two, Habitat. A-Z book ends, £12; Home block, £5, both George Home.

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MODERN SCANDI BEDROOM WALLS in Albany Birch Tree Taupe, £29 a roll, Wallpaper Direct. Noah rug, £225, Lombok.

Blind in Amity Pewter/Linen, £59m, Harlequin.

Ercol Teramo bed frame, from £1,105; mattress, from a selection, both Furniture Village. Notch bedside table, £199, Dwell. Fish Trap pendant lights, £75 each, Oggetto. Stowe rectangular basket, £40 for two, Habitat. Skye cable throw in Old Chalk, £160, Neptune. ON BED Blush Pink pillowcases, £20 each, Secret Linen Store.

Auburn Leaf natural Oxford pillowcases, £6 each, Dunelm. Blush Pink flat sheet, £140 for a double; Relaxed Denim natural linen duvet cover, £120 for a double, both Secret Linen Store. Textured cushion, £8; Pink woven throw, £18, both George Home. Crinkle Grey and Pink throw, £75, Habitat. Blush sheepskin rug, £80, Cox & Cox. ON WINDOW SILL Medium Buscot Hurricane lamp (shown without base), £16.95, Parlane. Autumn leaf coasters, £30.40 for two, Madebyhandonline.com. Small Buscot Hurricane lamp, £29.95, Parlane. ON BEDSIDE TABLE Small Camilla vase, £29.95, Parlane.

Rose Gold multiwick candle, £4, George Home.

BEDROOM DETAIL Walls painted in Half Silver elite emulsion, £46 for 2.5L, Zoffany at Style Library. Tamako chair, £260, Lombok. Pink knitted cushion, £35, Secret Linen Store.

Floating oak desk, £300, Urbansize at Notonthehighstreet.com. Lacquered dynasty mirror, £75, Parlane. ON DESK Hector small dome table lamp, £155, Original BTC. Small Hedgerow votive, £8, Ceramica Blue. Wardley small box, £58, Neptune. Otto marbled plate, £8, Habitat. Silver plate and linen photo frame, from £24, Croft Collection at John Lewis.

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‘We converted it back from bedsits’ Clare and Alex Macdonald took on a scary moneypit of a project and gradually transformed it into their dream family home

Focus on features

STORAGE FOOTSTOOL With space inside for magazines, toys or clutter

‘You’ll never regret restoring a house to its former beauty,’ says Clare. ‘We started by repairing or replacing the cornices, ceiling roses and fireplaces, as well as restoring the original sash windows.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Bluebell sofa, £2,040; Valentin footstool, £590, both Sofa.com.

Adum rug, £120, Ikea. Ilttala Aalto vase, £89, John Lewis

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Welcome to my home THE PROPERTY A five-bed Victorian terrace in south London, built around 1875.

THE VALUE Similar properties in the area cost around £1,500,000.

Clare Macdonald, a stylist, lives here with her husband Alex, a director of photography, and their 12-year-old twins, Coco and Lydia.

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KITCHEN

RECEPTION ROOM

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It’s everything we hoped it would be – open and spacious, but also full of original character

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espite its shortcomings, it didn’t take long for Clare and Alex to fall in love with this house. ‘One look and I was hooked!’ says Clare. ‘As soon as we walked in, we knew it was perfect for us. We needed more space, but were pushing ourselves financially. This place was dark, dingy and divided into grotty bedsits with a poky bathroom and kitchen. But, we could see its potential to be a family home, as well as a location for photo shoots – so the property would pay for itself.’

‘It can be overwhelming viewing houses where it’s hard to see beyond the horrible wallpaper and carpets, but the floor plan tells you everything you need to know. Walls can be moved, which can be expensive, but is still cheaper than buying the wrong house!’

At first, the couple did nothing: ‘We lived here for six months while we worked out what to do. We had endless discussions about which walls to take down and got advice from an architect friend and my cousin, who’s a builder,’ says Clare. In the end, they removed the walls that divided the front and back of the house, and one that ran down the middle. ‘It sounds drastic, but we wanted to flood the house with light,’ she explains.

‘We ran into trouble when the main weight-bearing column was found to be made of rubble with no foundation! It was an unforseen expense and hideously messy.’ The couple saved money by doing work themselves. ‘We roped in friends and family to strip wallpaper and paint the walls white,’ says Clare.

Upstairs, they took down walls to create an en suite.

Then, last year, they converted the loft to give them two more bedrooms, a bathroom and laundry room.

‘It was the icing on the cake and completed our vision.’

Let in the light ‘We wanted each room to be as light-filled as possible,’ says Clare. Having taken down walls, the couple painted every room white. For contrast, the original flooring was restored and stained a rich tone. ‘We really wanted to keep it – most of the boards run from front to back and must have come from enormous trees.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Sussex large painted sideboard is similar, £399, Cotswold Co

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CLARE’S FLOORING? Turn to page 101 to shop the look

BESPOKE TABLE Made to Clare’s size and price specifications from reclaimed wood

STEEL HOOD Made bespoke to fit seamlessly between cabinets

Put on a colour show Another benefit of choosing an all-white scheme is that colourful accessories really stand out. Clare uses pastel crockery and stacks of pretty, pressed-glass cake stands to create an informal display on open shelving in the kitchen.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Butlers sink and mixer tap, from a range at Potter Perrin. Find similar crockery in the Sorbet collection, Le Creuset

A shelf fixed over the window frame creates an extra display surface

Make a cheap kitchen look expensive ‘A really tight budget meant we went for a really cheap kitchen,’ says Clare. ‘But we changed the handles.’ Adding a dark wood butcher’s block worktop also gives it an upgrade.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Units from a range at Bromley & Ellis. Smeg SUK81MFX8 range, £899, John Lewis. Stellar stovetop kettle, £75.70, Trouva. Barkaboda worktop is similar, from £120, Ikea

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If you have a period house, the chances are you’ll find furniture in local antiques shops that suits it perfectly

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PAINTED STEPLADDER Kept out to help the couple reach the top shelf

Keep an open feel with shelving Bespoke shelving makes a change from the usual kitchen cabinets. The couple have built shelves like this throughout the house. ‘They are perfect in alcoves either side of chimney breasts, too,’ says Clare.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Fifties-style white glass pendants, price on enquiry, Metro Ltd

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Candelabra lights Traditional and pretty, but with less of the full-on glitz of a chandelierstyle fitting

VINTAGE SHADE Top a highstreet base for a unique look

Give upcycling a go ‘We found this bed in France and Alex had to build a base for it, but it was worth the effort!’ says Clare. ‘Most of our stuff has been gathered over time and is a mix of hand-medowns, antiques shop bargains and car-boot finds. I’ve repainted, reupholstered and rewired all sorts over the years.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Sir Wolseley’s is a similar bed, £1,995, The French Bedroom Company

PAINTED FLOOR A low-cost solution for less-than-pretty originals

REAL HOME ‘I found this old mirror in a skip.

The gilt finish was damaged, so I painted it white’

CURTAIN CORONA Gives a romantic, draped look

Use authentic fittings ‘The original bathroom in this house was very poky, so we sacrificed a bedroom to gain a more practical space. We removed a hideous Fifties fireplace and, instead of replacing it with an original design, put in a Victorian washbasin I’d rescued from my grandmother’s old house.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Try the Camberley basin, £144, The Bath Co at Victoria Plum. Josephine mirror, from £320, Brissi, is similar. Versaille wardrobe, £998, Chic Shack, is a match

Create a sense of drama A big bathroom is crying out for a showpiece bath. Clare and Alex positioned their double-ended roll-top under the window to give the pared-back room wow factor. ‘It’s my favourite room,’

says Clare. ‘Simple but glamorous – my sanctuary!’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Blenheim bath, from £4,500; floor-standing bath filler, £1,188, both Chadder & Co

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We didn’t factor in storage properly until we converted the loft. Only then did we discover the beauty of built-in!

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KEEPSAKE COLLAGES A cute way to preserve precious memories

A glazed wardrobe puts Coco’s and Lydia’s pretty clothes on display

Go luxe in small spaces ‘Our loft bathroom ended up being smaller than we had anticipated, but we still wanted a bath, to add to that feeling of luxury,’ says Clare.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Norfolk bath, £699; taps and shower head, from a range, all Bathstore

Keep shared bedrooms simple ‘Having twins can be fairly hectic, especially at bedtime!

We wanted to create a calm but pretty space for them to share.

They have a play area downstairs, so there aren’t many toys in here.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Minnen extendable beds, £90 each; Ribba box frames, £3.95 each, both Ikea. Neapolitan bunting, £11 per 5m, The Cotton Bunting Company, is similar. For a similar toy cot, try Etsy

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

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It’s tempting to do away with crumbling cornices and chipped ceiling roses, or learn to live with an ugly Eighties fire surround, but you’ll never regret paying whatever it takes to restore period features

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Make new spaces blend with the old ‘We wanted the converted loft room to look as if it had always been there, so we put in a Victorian fireplace, which is purely decorative,’ says Clare.

‘We designed fitted storage with panelling detail to fit the style of the house, too.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Valencia white cotton bedspread, £180, Cologne and Cotton. Throws, from a selection at Rigby & Mac

JUNKSHOP MIRROR Painted in matt emulsion for a modern update

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DON’T MISS THE DETAILS...

FEATURE LOUISE LAWRENCE, VANESSA RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHS PENNY WINCER PLANS AGENCY SERVICE

Clockwise from top left: The living room mantelpiece is home to an ever-changing display of ornaments and junk-shop art; Clare displays stacks of vintage crockery in the dining room dresser; floor-to-ceiling built-in cupboards keep the main bedroom feeling calm and uncluttered; an antique bed frame gets an update with contemporary print cushions.

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Original Art & Limited Edition Prints

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REAL HOME

Make it work for you CLARE’S CHOICE: RESTORED FLOORBOARDS Impressed by Clare’s beautiful original floorboards?

It’s possible yours could be brought back to life, too…

Lift your carpets and you might be pleasantly surprised by original wooden floorboards. If they’re not in great condition, read on to find out how to restore them to their former glory.

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How do I eliminate gaps between boards?

Floorboards were made to be covered with underlay and carpet, so draughty gaps are common.

To fix these, you can use papiermâché mixed with colour-matched woodstain, pushed into the gaps, or use a shop-bought flooring filler.

For bigger spaces, fill with a piece of new wood, cut to fit and applied with wood glue. Once dried, plane so it’s flush with the board, before sanding and treating with varnish.

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What can I do about squeaky floorboards?

Instead of banging another nail or two into the boards, try drilling a small pilot hole through the board and into the joist, and follow up with a screw. Tighten the screw to fix the board and make it secure.

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My floorboards are scratched – do I have to sand them down to the bare wood?

If the scratches are on the surface and don’t go through to the wood, you can scuff-sand your boards with a floor buffer (available to hire), which is faster and cheaper

than resanding. Once buffed, apply a protective, water-based polyurethane coat to finish.

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What about revitalising the varnish?

Constant battering from shoes, pet claws and furniture can take its toll on a varnish, no matter how tough the finish. Rub down the area with 400-grade wet and dry sandpaper (used wet) until smooth. For deep scratches, use a little wood filler then rub down. Wipe away any residue and clean with white spirit.

Brush a coat of floor varnish onto the damaged area, blending it in to the undamaged part. Coloured varnish gets darker with every coat, so if you’ve got the perfect match, use one coat and then follow with a couple of coats of clear varnish.

A beautiful finish makes the simplest type of flooring look impressive

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How do I improve boards curving up at the edges?

On softwood boards, you might notice some upward curving widthways, exposing ‘cupped’ edges. To rectify this, use an electric sander to sand down the edges and add a coat of varnish.

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IDEAL HOME LOVES… PAINTED FLOOR IDEAS

STRIPY STYLE Try simple lines on painted boards.

Cook’s Blue and Clunch modern eggshell, both £67 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball

GO FOR GLOSS Palest grey is a great foil for a colour pop on skirting and stair risers.

Shallows floor paint, £67 for 2.5L, Little Greene

ALL THE BLUES Make the kitchen floor colour the same as the cabinets.

Stiffkey Blue modern eggshell, £67 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball

UNDERFLOOR HEATING Engineered wood is glued down to allow for the floor’s contraction as the temperature rises and falls.

SMALL BUDGETS Laminate looks like hardwood, but is cheaper and repels moisture.

The simple, click-and-lock installation method is easy enough for DIY-ers to do.

TRAD STYLE Reclaimed wood’s age gives it more strength and durability. The older it is, the less likely to split.

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Easy style updates

From best buys and clever tricks to mini decor projects…this is our round-up of the simplest, quickest ways to make your dining room more beautiful now

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Smarten up your table

Update your dinnerware with a cool new colourway.

Combine patterned plates with plain, so you can layer up the place settings for a casually co-ordinated look – meaning there’ll be plenty of extra pieces.

Urban Escape 12 piece dinner set, £38; Wave pendant, £12; Beni grey chairs, £140 for two; Alston table, £399.99, all Argos Use the Ownable App to buy now

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LAY OUT AN EASY TABLE RUNNER Rustle up a runner with fancy giftwrap - buy it by the roll, then just throw it away when you’re finished with it.

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LUXE UP YOUR PLACE SETTINGS

Take your table up a notch when you’re entertaining and invest in a set of beaten copper place mats. Pop one under each place setting to give plain dinnerware sparkle.

Copper placemats, £40 for two, Audenza Buy now with Ownable

Forest Friends side plates, £10 for four, Dunelm Buy now with Ownable

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Put your table in the spotlight

Make the dining table your focal point with a central cluster of glass pendant lights. Arrange at staggered heights, taking care to position them high enough so guests can see without being dazzled by the glare.

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Pop in some quirky pieces

Add a couple of accent plates to draw the eye and bring a smile when the cheese course comes out. These cute forestthemed plates are a great size for after-dinner nibbles.

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SIZE UP A DINING ROOM RUG Err on the generous side when choosing a rug to go under a dining table – there should be at least 60cm of extra room all around the table so guests can pull out chairs without tripping over the rug.

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BRING IN SOME GREENERY

Try a couple of large floor-standing palms or house plants as an instant room brightener - or try faux if you’re not green-fingered. Greenery is a great way of screening off space in a large dining room.

Faux potted bracken fern, £62, Audenza Buy now with Ownable

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Carve fruity place settings

Decorate the table for dinner parties with autumnal fruit and foliage. Make individual place settings from carved-out apples topped with a floral berry sprig and a stamped name tag.

Brigitte pendant, £67; Pierre lights, £49 each; Sadie drinks cabinet, £870; Theon dining chairs, £270 for two, all Perch and Parrow Buy now with Ownable

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CREATE A HERB CENTREPIECE Decorate the dining table with a row of potted herbs lined up. Go for fragrant herbs – rosemary, sage or mint, wrapping the pots in brown paper tied with string or ribbon.

Huntingdon large sideboard, £725, Next Home Buy now with Ownable

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Make space for storage

Free up kitchen shelf space by investing in a slimline sideboard to house crockery and glasses.

Go for a design with a cutlery drawer and adjustable shelves so you can rearrange the interior if you have taller items to store.

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Add a pop of pattern

Paper the back of a cupboard to add a flash of colour inside. Use a leftover length of wallpaper and strong paste to secure it. Line drawers with any spare pieces.

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STOCK UP ON PAPER NAPKINS

Save on the postparty clear-up by choosing pretty disposable napkins in place of real linen. Team with a pack of plain in a co-ordinating shade to eke supplies out for longer.

Hare paper napkins, £7 for a pack of 50, Laura Ashley Buy now with Ownable

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Rural Retreat side plate, £3.75; plain pasta bowl, £4.25; napkins, £8 for four, all Sainsbury’s Home Buy now with Ownable

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MAKE AN AUTUMNAL FLOWER ARRANGEMENT Bring the outdoors in with a seasonal display of blooms in warm tones of orange, yellow and purple with foliage and berries added in. Display in an earthenware jug.

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PRETTY UP A PLACE SETTING

Decorate place settings with a hand-tied arrangement.

Keep it seasonal, using autumnal dried flowers, foliage and berries, tied simply with string.

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Niklas dining table, £349, Swoon Buy now with Ownable

SWITCH TO A ROUND TABLE

If you’re tight on space, consider swapping a square or rectangular table for a circular one. With no corners to get in the way, you’ll be able to squeeze more chairs around it and, with everyone able to make eye contact, it’ll feel more sociable, too.

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Start a gallery of artwork

Fill empty wall space above a dining room cabinet with an arrangement of artwork. Create a triangular display, lining up the bottom row with the top line of the furniture, then filling in above with frames at staggered heights.

Ribba frames, from £3.95 each, Ikea. For similar, try Bjorg grey dining chairs, £229 for two; Fjord oak dining table, £229, both Made.com Buy now with Ownable

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GO WITH THE FAUX Up your table’s luxe factor with faux marble tableware.

Partner with smart grey table linen, cut glass and brushed rose gold cutlery for an upmarket look.

Marble-efect 12-piece dinner set, £38, Next Home Buy now with Ownable

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Paint a chalkboard wall

Colours black matt chalkboard paint, £11.73 for 1L, B&Q Buy now with Ownable

Create a striking backdrop for your dining table and chairs by covering one wall floor-to-ceiling with blackboard paint. Use the space to get creative with an artistic menu board, wine tarif or a wall of inspirational quotes.

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MAKE USE OF A PUMPKIN

Make new covers for chair pads using striped linen tea towels for a rustic French-country look (try Ikea’s Vardagen linen tea towels, £2 each). Fold in half and sew to size to fit your chair pads.

Take pumpkins or squashes left from Halloween, trim off the top and hollow out the insides, then arrange some fresh flowers and foliage in a waterfilled jam jar and place inside.

Florence Grey dresser, £799, Cotswold Company Buy now with Ownable

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SOLVE STORAGE ISSUES

If you’ve acquired a stack of crockery, glassware and linens, invest in a large country-style dresser to house them in one place.

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SWITCH TO A DIMMER If your table doubles up for homework and dinner time duty, invest in a dimmer switch so you can control light levels and adjust as needed. Check your light fitting is dimmable first.

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Dandy Spoons wall mural, from £460, Surface View Buy now with Ownable Floating candles, £4.10 for 30, Dawn Candles Buy now with Ownable

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Pop mini floating candles into a wine glass or small bowl and stand in a saucer lined with rosemary sprigs, berries and pine cones. Put one at each place setting.

Create a talking point

Throw in a surprise element with a quirky mural on one wall. This is a fun way of drawing the eye and defining the space – stick to white walls and no-frills furniture.

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Paint a bold wall

Shift away from neutrals and try painting one wall a bold shade as a backdrop for dining furniture and dinnerware. Strong colours are great mood-setters for dining rooms, creating a cosy cocoon for evening entertaining.

Blue shade, £22; Rural Retreat side plates, £3.75 each; pasta bowls, £4.25 each, all Sainsbury’s Home Buy now with Ownable

Smithson two door sideboard, £829, Houseology Buy now with Ownable

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SQUEEZE IN MORE STORAGE

Style it out with a compact cabinet if you don’t have space for a full-sized sideboard.

This smart Art Deco cabinet in mango wood stands only 80cm wide, and has a roomy interior.

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GET PICTURE HEIGHT RIGHT

As a rule, pictures should be hung so that the centre is at eye level (around 57in/145cm from the floor) but the viewpoint will be lower in a dining room as you’ll mostly be seated, so hang artwork a little lower.

Abstract 36 framed print, £60, Abstract House Buy now with Ownable

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Bring out the trolley

Supplement storage with a glam bar cart that you can wheel into action at cocktails o’clock. Go for one with sturdy shelves so you can store heavier bottles and jars on the bottom and glasses on top.

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GO FOR A SUBTLE SCENT Avoid overpoweringlyscented candles at the table. Opt for natural beeswax instead – the subtle scent won’t compete with the smell of your food.

Framed botanical prints, from a selection, from £65 each, King & McGaw Buy now with Ownable

Delilah Sputnik pendant, £450; Farrugia table, £699; Moritz velvet chairs, £299 each; Yoko shelving unit, £699, all John Lewis Buy now with Ownable

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Channel a tropical vibe

Go all-out with a smart, tropicalinspired scheme. Team leafy green fabrics, tableware and botanical artwork with lush potted palms set against a backdrop of black walls and glossy hardwood furniture.

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Hang a statement light

Choose a light fitting that suits the proportions of your dining table – too large and it’ll overwhelm the space, too small and it’ll get lost. With a circular table, choose one large central fitting or a cluster of pendants.

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ADD A TOUCH OF GOLD

Make plain tableware look a million dollars by pairing it up with a set of gold-finish cutlery. Avoid overloading the table with bling and keep the look understated with white china, natural napkins and elegant glasses.

Gold finish cutlery, £35 for a 16 piece set, Debenhams Buy now with Ownable

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MAKE CUTLERY POCKETS

Fold napkins to make pockets you can tuck cutlery into.

Fold a napkin in half (side to side), then fold in half again (top to bottom) to make a square. Fold the top edge about one third down, turn over, fold each side in to meet the other, then turn over again and tuck in your cutlery.

Gold candlesticks, £25 each; champagne flutes and saucers, £32 for four; all Biba range, House of Fraser Buy now with Ownable

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LIGHT UP A LONG TABLE WITH A ROW OF LIGHTS Fill the space above a long dining table with a row of matching light pendants. Odd numbers work better, so try a line-up of three or five pendants for an eye-catching effect.

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Embrace your dark side

Moody shades like black and navy make a great foil for rich golds, velvets and jewel tones and a dining room is the perfect place to carry of a this bold look.

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Show off a statement cabinet

Drinks trolley not cutting it?

Upgrade to the next level with an old-school cocktail cabinet, mirrorlined to make glassware sparkle and with plenty of space for supplies.

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SMARTEN UP SERVEWARE

Throw out those mismatched bowls and platters and invest in a set of co-ordinated serveware. Presentation makes all the difference when you’re entertaining and it’s worth stocking up now in advance of the Christmas rush.

Juno drinks cabinet, £1,050; Juno console table, £480; Juno mirror, £210, all Perch and Parrow Buy now with Ownable

Marble serving tray with copper handles, £55, Just Slate Buy now with Ownable

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STORE CUTLERY IN PRETTY GLASS JARS Go for a bistro-style arrangement of glass jars to store cutlery. Look for decorative Mason jars or pretty them up by wrapping with fabric or lace.

Bulky furniture can overcrowd a kitchen-diner, so go for a slimmed-down design to leave a little breathing space.

Less than a metre wide, this painted dresser combines open shelving and cupboard space so you can have favourites out on display and hide clutter away.

St Ives small dresser, £619.99, Oak Furniture Land Buy now with Ownable

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FILL A JUG WITH FLOWERS

For an instant table lift, fill a jug with a bunch of cheery yellow mimosa. Trim foliage so there’s none below water level and add a large glug of lemonade for a longer life.

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‘We took a risk and banished the beige!’

Bored by the ‘safe’ neutral colour scheme in their sitting room, Stephanie and Simon Savvides-Howell decided to give it a glam-over, starting with a gold-fronted cabinet they’d fallen in love with

‘This room was all shades of beige and brown,’ says Stephanie. ‘Everyone warned us against painting it dark blue, but as soon as I saw the first coat go on, I knew we’d made the right choice. I don’t know how painting a room darker can make it brighter, but it has!’

Walls painted in Hague Blue modern emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Ziggy brass cabinet, £549, Swoon Use the Ownable app to buy now

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STEPHANIE’S STYLE? Turn to page 119 to shop the look

Welcome to my home Stephanie SavvidesHowell lives here with her husband, Simon.

THE PROPERTY A five-bed Edwardian house in North London, bought in May 2017.

WHAT IT COST

HONEY OAK FLOORING The warm colour cosies up all the cool blue, grey and pink tones

Paint.........................£100 Flooring...............£2,000 Furniture..............£2,656 Floor lamp.................£59 Rug.............................£89 Mirror.........................£50 Cushions and soft furnishings..............£290 TOTAL.................£5,244

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I can’t say the room will ever be 100% finished, but I’m so happy with the result and my friends love it, too!

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HOW STEPHANIE AND SIMON DID IT ‘I had been contemplating grey walls for this room, but got tired of seeing the colour everywhere. After spotting the gold cabinet from Swoon, I planned a luxe look with dark walls and pink accents, instead. I chose Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue – definitely the right choice, but everyone else was doubtful! Our decorators suggested picking out the picture rail in white, but I politely declined. A velvet sofa

had been on my wish list before we even moved in, so when I found this one, I knew it would add opulence along with the gold cabinet and dark walls.

It’s been such an exciting project and has set the tone for the decoration in the rest of the house. I love sharing photos of the room on Instagram, @my_London_home. My dad is still unsure about the colour and my grandmother hates it, but you can’t please everyone!’

BELOW ‘At first, we weren’t planning that pink would be part of our scheme,’ says Stephanie. ‘I was toying with the idea of adding emerald green when I found the pink sofa and the blush hue just ticked all the boxes in terms of the look we were after.’

RJR John Rocha pink Ravello velvet sofa, from £970, Debenhams. Grey sofa, £800, Furniture Village. Coffee table, £279; side table, £84, both Barker & Stonehouse Buy now with Ownable

TONAL ARTWORK Breaks up all the blue, without creating a colour contrast

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Dramatic walls Love them or hate them, they do make spaces cosy – and they’ll never overwhelm in a big, bright room

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FEATURE ABBI HENDERSON, VANESSA RICHMOND STYLING ABBI HENDERSON PHOTOGRAPHS GEORGIA BURNS

METALLIC TRIM ‘Brass and gold details have given the room a luxe feel’ LEFT ‘Before, cabinets and shelves cluttered the alcoves, which made the room feel much smaller than it is, says Stephanie.

‘We are self-confessed hoarders and didn’t want to fall into the trap of having too many places to stash things we don’t need!’

Kempton velvet armchair, £370, Debenhams. Marble foot floor lamp, £69, Barker & Stonehouse. Wall star, £39, Rockett St George Buy now with Ownable

BELOW ‘I ended up painting the fire surround white, but leaving the rest – picture rail and skirting included – dark blue. I’m so pleased that I stuck to my guns, because the walls are a great backdrop for our furniture and accessories.’

Gold mirror, £50, HomeSense.

The Palm Tree candle holders in Gold have this look, £59 each, Out There Interiors Buy now with Ownable

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Make it work for you STEPH’S STYLE: MODERN OPULENCE A dark, dramatic wall colour works beautifully with blush pink and metallic touches for a glamorous living space

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WHERE TO BUY 1. MIRROR Gold round mirror, £70, The Farthing

5. COFFEE TABLE Low Jinks cofee table, £375, Loaf

2. PLANT Large faux plant in marble-look pot, £12, Primark

6. CUSHION Pom-pom cushion, £14, Next Home

3. FLOOR LAMP White metal floor lamp, £49.99, HomeSense 4. CABINET Ziggy brass cabinet, £549, Swoon

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BE BOLD AND STYLISH Distinctive shapes, vibrant colours and sumptuous cushioning combine in a statement sofa that will transform your interior

STAND-OUT LOOKS Add luxury and elegance to your space with this elegant sofa. Compact with clean lines, it’s perfect for contemporary interiors.

Icon sofa in Serene Turmeric

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ome trends now move almost as fast as fashion and it doesn’t take long before a living room can look dated. The good news is that a new vibrant sofa collection, BOLD by Louise, can transform your interior in a flash.

have personality in spades. There’s a stunning selection of materials, too: Croft for a smart linen look, Highland for a soft, marled woollen finish, Jewel, a velour touch fabric that’s soft but hard-wearing, and Serene for a velvety texture and subtle sheen; plus five diferent feet styles.

COLOUR IS KEY Designed by style icon Louise Redknapp, in collaboration with Harveys, this collection blends contemporary style with a touch of vintage glamour. Available in 18 rich shades, from turmeric, emerald or coral to deep grey or linen, these sofas

compact sofa, designed to fit in a smaller space. Handcrafted in Britain, the collection ofers high-quality construction and details that give each sofa a luxurious and sophisticated feel, such as smart piping on sofa corners.

MORE IS MORE FAMILY FRIENDLY ‘Each piece had to work for both adults and kids,’ says Louise, so the large Icon sofa twins a classic sofa with a chaise to create a cosy family hub. And if space is at a premium, say hello to the Icon

Louise’s motto that style favours the bold really plays out in this collection. ‘If you’re going to shake things up, then really shake things up,’ she says. And with a statement piece from BOLD by Louise, you’ll give your interior a real style lift.

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SINK-IN SOFA This velvety sofa is the ultimate in sophistication – yet it’s roomy enough for all the family to snuggle up together and chill.

Large Icon chaise sofa in Serene Emerald

MAKE IT YOUR OWN With a range of four fabrics, available in 18 colours, the BOLD by Louise collection can be personalised to give your home a distinctive style.

READY TO MAKE A STYLE STATEMENT?

Explore the full range of colourways, fabrics and furniture options, in store or online at

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‘We brightened up this dark kitchen’ Kerry and Andy Warren took a gloomy, dated kitchen and made subtle but impactful changes to turn it into a lighter and more modern space

Kerry and Andy boosted natural light by raising the ceiling and fitting roof lanterns. Pale grey units, white walls and worktops add to the effect.

Ultima Haverdale in-frame painted oak Shaker cabinets in Oxford Stone, £213 for a 600mm base unit, Villeroy & Boch. Farmhouse sink, £348; Bristan Renaissance tap, £120, both Hamilton Stone Design Use the Ownable app to buy now

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SHORT PENINSULA Encloses the kitchen without hiding the range

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Welcome to my home Kerry Warren lives here with her husband, Andy, and their two sons, Paddy, 14, and Toby, 12.

THE PROPERTY A five-bed Victorian semi in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex.

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HOW KERRY AND ANDY DID IT ‘We moved here in November 2009 and slowly renovated the whole house, finally starting the kitchen in 2016. The biggest irritation was having to go outside to use the utility room, which was in a shed. We turned it into a proper room that we could access from the kitchen. At the same time, we made the doorway and window either side of the range cooker narrower, to give it space to breathe. We changed the layout

WOODBURNER Makes the dining area super cosy in the winter

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of the units to give us more storage, with a peninsula and a long run of worktop with integrated fridge drawers and a freezer below. We kept the sink under the window, so we didn’t have to lift the original brick floor to change the plumbing.

I’ve always liked painted Shaker kitchens and thought this would be in keeping with the style of the house. The project took about 10 weeks and cost around £35,000.’

BELOW ‘The antique dresser is special because it’s part of the original house,’ says Kerry. ‘The builders made a pantry cupboard but matching the paint to the kitchen proved a problem. Brewers scanned one of the doors and mixed the paint to the right shade.’

Cupboards painted in Oxford Stone mix, £28.12 for 2.5L, Brewers. For a similar antique pine dresser and dining table, try Antiques Atlas Buy now with Ownable

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FEATURE JANE CRITTENDEN, VANESSA RICHMOND STYLING DILLY ORME PHOTOGRAPHS ALISTAIR NICHOLLS

MOROCCAN –STYLE TILES Help draw attention to the range

ABOVE ‘A specialist acidwashed the brick floor and we sourced Victorian bricks to extend it,’ says Kerry.

Walls painted in Wimborne White, £44.68 for 1L, Johnstone Buy now with Ownable

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Quartz worktops Stain, scratch and heat resistant, plus they come in all kinds of patterns and colours

ABOVE ‘The range was here when we moved in and I loved it, although I did swap its blue doors for cream. I was worried it would look lost, but the builders suggested framing it on both sides with units.’

Ourika tiles from the Marrakech range, £690.06sq m, Fired Earth.

RIGHT ‘The shelves are a bespoke design by the kitchen company as I wanted them in keeping with the cabinets,’ says Kerry. ‘The beaded detail matches the antique dresser in the dining area.’

Samsung quartz worktop in Kauai, £540sq m, World of Stone

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Make it work for you KERRY’S STYLE: COUNTRY COOL Cool grey paintwork and chic Moroccan-style tiles give a classic country kitchen an eclectic twist

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WHERE TO BUY 1. EGG BASKET Brompton egg basket, £15, Garden Trading

5. PITCHER Large white jug, £8, Wilko

2. TILES Marrakech Ourika tiles, £690.06sq m, Fired Earth

6. KETTLE Classic stovetop kettle, £40, John Lewis

3. TABLE Homer table, £745, Loaf

7. RANGE Two-oven range, from £8,785, Aga Living

4. CUPBOARD Chester Grey small cupboard, £225, The Cotswold Company

8. SINK Villeroy & Boch ceramic sink, £325, Neptune

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‘We ripped out a brand new kitchen!’

Buying a new build gained the Millars a box-fresh kitchen, but its inadequate storage and surface space drove them to ditch it and start again from scratch

Love RHONA’S FRIDGE? Turn to page 133 to shop the look

GRILL PLATE Customise an induction hob with add-on accessories

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BE F OR E

Welcome to my home Rhona Millar lives here with her husband, Michael, and their son, Ross, 20.

THE PROPERTY A four-bedroom modern townhouse in Edinburgh.

WHAT IT COST

The Millars swapped one run of units and an island for two floor-toceiling cabinets and a peninsula.

Although they reused most of the appliances, they upgraded their fridge-freezer and induction hob to bigger, higher-spec models Leicht kitchen, £10,000, Kitchens International. American-style fridge freezer, £2,157, Siemens Use the Ownable app to buy now

Cabinetry............£10,000 Hob........................£1,649 Fridge.....................£2,157 Boiling water tap...£1,271 Sink...........................£438 Worktop................£4,500 Furniture................£4,532 Lighting....................£568 Total....................£25,114

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I love cooking and wanted this room to be a highly functional cook’s kitchen. Now, I think it’s the best on our street

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HOW RHONA AND MICHAEL DID IT ‘After many house moves, I had strong ideas about what I wanted – I know what works and what doesn’t. I love cooking and, having lived overseas for many years, am confident at cooking different European and Asian dishes. My priorities were good storage, as I have so many ingredients, and prep space – I need a place for everything. I also wanted Michael to be able to get himself a drink from the fridge without getting under my

feet, so layout was crucial, too.

I approached several companies, but Kitchens International’s design included everything I asked for and more. My favourite part is the larder, hidden between the fridge and the ovens. Inside, there is a bespoke spice drawer, a niche for chopping boards and even a foldaway stool, so I can reach the top shelf! The work took three and a half weeks and fitting the units cost £2,500.’

BELOW Positioning the hob on the peninsula means Rhona can face out and chat to guests while cooking. She loves the super-responsive induction hob, but does miss gas. ‘I would have liked one gas ring, but it would have been too costly to pipe it in. Instead, I’m going to buy an individual gas ring.’

Flex induction hob, £1,566, Siemens. Quooker 3FSSTL PRO 3 Fusion Square tap £1,271. Tall Beat pendants, £295 each, Tom Dixon Buy now with Ownable

BRASS LINING Casts a warm glow over the peninsula BOILING WATER TAP No need to clutter up the surface with a kettle, or wait for it to boil

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FEATURE ALISON GIBB, VANESSA RICHMOND STYLING ALISON GIBB PHOTOGRAPHS DOUGLAS GIBB

KITCHEN PROJECT

WALL UNIT Matches the kitchen, to link the cooking and dining areas

ABOVE Rhona spent hours planning what would go into each cupboard and drawer. ‘I took photos of glassware and utensils to the showroom, to help,’ she says. All the lower cabinets contain drawers, so there’s no rummaging on hands and knees.

ASA china, from £16, Divertimenti.

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LEFT Instead of opening outwards and obstructing the worksurface, Rhona’s wall-cabinet doors lift up like overhead luggage lockers on a plane.

Silestone 20mm worktop in Blanco Maple, £450m, Kitchens International

ABOVE A pendant fitted directly over the table helps to mark out the dining area.

Carl Hansen Code CH88 chairs £292 each, Skandium.

CH322 table £2,780, Utility Design. Vita pendant light, £67, Black By Design

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WHAT I’VE LEARNED

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A small, well laidout kitchen is much better than a large, badly laidout one, where you can spend more time walking around it than actually cooking!

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KITCHEN PROJECT

Make it work for you RHONA’S CHOICE: AN AMERICAN-STYLE FRIDGE These supersize designs provide plenty of storage and a range of clever features to make everyday life run smoother

CUSTOM LOOK Choose handles from three different designs to co ordinate with your existing kitchen units.

French door refrigerator REF90X, £2,199, Bertazzoni Buy now with Ownable

COLOUR CHOICES Add character with a design that comes in a range of finishes to suit any style.

Victoria aesthetic four-door fridge freezer FQ960PB in pastel blue, £3,099, Smeg Buy now with Ownable

RACK THEM UP This dedicated wine cooler compartment means you can showcase up to 28 bottles.

Wine cooler fridge freezer GQN21220WX, £1,499, Grundig Buy now with Ownable

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FEATURE CASSIE PRYCE

DRINKS ON TAP Pick a design with an integrated water and ice dispenser for instant refreshments.

American-style fridge freezer ASGN542 in black, £899, Beko Buy now with Ownable

TAKE A PEEK Knock twice on the innovative mirrored glass panel to see inside without opening the door.

InstaView Door-In-Door wi-fi connected fridge freezer GSX960NSAZ, £1,649, LG Buy now with Ownable

If you pick a model with a water dispenser, check if it needs to be plumbed in, as this will affect where you position it RUTH CORBETT HOUSES EDITOR

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SLEEK FINISH Choose a handleless model for a contemporary kitchen look.

Serie 4 American-style fridge freezer KAN92VI35, £1,999, Bosch Buy now with Ownable

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Russell Hobbs red American-style fridge freezer RH90FF176R-WD, £899.99, Very Buy now with Ownable

ON DISPLAY An external touch control panel makes it easy to monitor and change your settings.

Kenwood American-style fridge freezer KSBSDX15 in stainless steel, £599.99, Currys Buy now with Ownable

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‘This bathroom is our private retreat’ Tired of sharing a bathroom with their teenage sons, Rachel and Jason Collis extended to gain a spacious bedroom with en suite

Love RACHEL’S STYLE?

Turn to page 139 to shop the look

BLACK FRAME Won’t show fingerprints and smears like chrome

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BATHROOM PROJECT

BEFORE

Welcome to my home Rachel Collis lives here with her husband, Jason, and their sons, James, 14 and Sam, 12.

THE PROPERTY A five-bedroom modern detached house in Cheltenham, built seven years ago.

WHAT IT COST

The couple extended over their sitting room and knocked into the old bathroom to create plenty of new space. They gave the new en suite a simple monochrome scheme, which can evolve with different accessories and artwork.

Bath, £400, Soak. Lusso Luxe shower set in matte black, £495; shower door and tray, £359, all Victoria Plum Use the Ownable app to buy now

Shower....................£854 Loo and cistern.......£289 Concealed cistern....£50 Bath.........................£400 Basin..........................£75 Towel radiator..........£169 Taps.........................£670 Tiles..........................£870 TOTAL..................£3,377

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I’ve always wanted to have an en suite that was big enough to fit a freestanding bath tub in

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HANGING PLANT Adds style without using surface space

HOW RACHEL AND JASON DID IT ‘With our two sons getting older and space and privacy becoming more important, we decided to extend upstairs to create another bedroom and bathroom. We built the extension over the sitting room and knocked through the old bathroom, which gave us a corridor to the new rooms and a decent-sized shower room for the boys. I’d always wanted a freestanding bath, so that was number one on my wish

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list! The palm print paper in the bedroom was the starting point for this space. I used a deep blue shade on one wall but kept the rest white and introduced texture and pattern with the tiles. I added bits and pieces I found in junk shops and on eBay while working on projects for my company, Rachel Collis Design. The extension cost £70,000 and the project took six months. It’s a grown-up place to relax in now!

ABOVE Rachel bought the marble-topped washstand in a house clearance sale and upcycled it, changing the handles and painting it black. The mirror was another vintage find, which she painted black to match the washstand.

For a similar washstand, try the Chichester, £990, Neptune.

Handles, £17 each, Super Front. For a similar basin, try the Ellis, £75; heated towel rail, £169, both Victoria Plum.

For a similar mirror, try the Stockholm, £60, Ikea. Idaho laundry basket, £50, Habitat.

Nordlux bulkhead wall lights in brass, £85 each, John Lewis Buy now with Ownable

BATHROOM PROJECT

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

“

Start with something you really love. I fell in love with the palm print wallpaper for the bedroom and everything in the bathroom was chosen to work alongside that

”

RIGHT A false wall was built to create the shower enclosure, which left the perfect nook for the loo, out of sight inside the doorway.

Walls painted in Hague Blue modern emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Matrix Diamond White wall tiles, £17.80sq m, Topps Tiles. Loo, £239, Victoria Plum. Basket, £24, This Modern Life. Faux cactus, £110, Abigail Ahern

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FEATURE REBECCA MORRIS, VANESSA RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHS HEATHER GUNN

BELOW ‘Because our room is so tucked away, we didn’t need doors on the en suite. It means the light flows between the rooms and I can lie in the bath and watch the telly in the bedroom!’

Palm Jungle wallpaper, £100 a roll, Cole & Son. For similar floor tiles, try the Victorian Chequer design, £84.27sq m, Topps Tiles

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BATHROOM PROJECT

Make it work for you RACHEL’S STYLE: MODERN ECLECTIC Combining chic vintage-inspired pieces with a sleek, contemporary suite gives a bathroom plenty of character

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Using a greenery motif prevents the room looking cold or clinical

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FEATURE CASSIE PRYCE PHOTOGRAPHS HEATHER GUNN

WHERE TO BUY 1. WALL MIRROR Oval black Paris mirror, £159, Ayers & Graces

6. FAUX CACTUS Artificial cactus in pot, £50, Debenhams

2. HANGING POT House Doctor hanging planter, £80, Amara

7. FLOOR TILES Endless tiles, £27sq m, Porcelain Superstore

3. WALLPAPER Jungle Glam wallpaper, £20 a roll, Wilko

8. PAINT Cook’s Blue estate emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball

4. WALL LIGHTS Brass bulkhead light, £165, Original BTC 5. TROLLEY Vintage metal trolley, £175, The Farthing

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9. BATH Alison Cork doubleended bath, £649, Victorian Plumbing Buy now with Ownable

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‘After 17 years, we finally indulged ourselves!’

The Urwins made do with a chilly, dated en suite while they did up the rest of the house, until they were ready to tackle this space and solve its various problems

WALL-MOUNTED SHOWERHEAD An alternative to a bidet

‘The room presented a lot of challenges, with its awkward shape and sloping ceiling,’ says Karen. ‘It was freezing, too, with an old fan heater over the door that was completely inadequate.

We created a space that is modern and warm – something classic and elegant that won’t date.’

Gotha Diamond Matt floor tiles, £67sq m; Porcelanosa Carrara Blanco Brillo wall tiles, £79sq m, both Bathroom Eleven Use the Ownable app to buy now

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BATHROOM PROJECT

BEFORE

Welcome to my home Karen Urwin lives here with her husband, Richard.

THE PROPERTY A four-bed Twenties detached house in Surrey.

WHAT IT COST Bath.......................£594 Shower................£2,179 Furniture...............£642 Tiles...................£3,056 Towel rail...............£704 Lights and electrics..............£1,373 Underfloor heating...................£411 TOTAL...............£8,959

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I love the spalike feel the room now has, plus its calm colours – they’re so fresh and light

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HOW KAREN AND RICHARD DID IT ‘We thought carefully about embarking on such a major project. I’d been unwell with breast cancer the previous year, so it was a difficult time personally, but it meant I was at home and it was good to focus on something productive.

I didn’t want any hassle, so it was vital to find a company that could project manage and deal with any issues. Bathroom Eleven was recommended by friends, so I had confidence

Love

KAREN’S TOWEL RADIATOR? Turn to page 145 to shop the look

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in them from the start. The designer’s plans were spot on with the layout and he suggested using three types of tile, which I would never have had the confidence to try.

He cleverly took the tiles to the edge of the sloping ceiling, which means you hardly notice the slope now. The project took four weeks to complete and the installation cost £17,874. I love how harmonious and relaxing our new bathroom feels now.’

BELOW ‘We replaced the original shower enclosure with a double-width design,’ says Karen. ‘It doesn’t dominate the room, thanks to its low-level tray, sliding doors and slimline styling.

Richard loves the rain-effect fixed showerhead.’

Hansgrohe thermostat, £357; Hansgrohe iBox, £95; bath filler/waste, £88; sliding shower door, £763; side panel, £446; Continental tray, £361; Hansgrohe Raindance Select, £609; all Bathroom Eleven Buy now with Ownable

FEATURE CAROLINE FOSTER, VANESSA RICHMOND STYLING LAURIE DAVIDSON PHOTOGRAPHS CHRIS SNOOK

BATHROOM PROJECT

WALL-MOUNTED MIXER TAP Frees up the basin surround for lotions and decorative objets

ABOVE Recessed shelves built into a false wall behind the loo create additional storage, with downlighters fitted to provide soft, relaxing lighting after dark.

L’antic Tecno Linear silver/ white tiles, £19.60sq m, all sourced and supplied

by Bathroom Eleven Buy now with Ownable

ABOVE ‘The wall-hung vanity unit looks like it’s suspended in mid-air,’ says Karen. Visible floor creates a feeling of space.

Shaker double-drawer basin unit, £1,035; chrome handles, £16; Hansgrohe Logis mixer tap, £167; Spectre 60 mirror, £280; all Bathroom Eleven

RIGHT The bath rests on a plinth fitted with LEDs, which, when illuminated, add atmospheric lighting and make the bath appear to be floating.

Bette bath, £594, Bathroom Eleven. Roller blind made in Nina Duck Egg, from £90, RB Interior Design

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CHROME TRIM Frames the window and gives the scheme polish

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

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Underf loor heating is a real game changer. The en suite faces north east and was always cold, but now we don’t have to brace ourselves before walking into the room!

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Make it work for you KAREN'S CHOICE: A HEATED TOWEL RAIL Essential for toasty towels and a cosy bathing area – and there are sizes and styles for every space and taste…

ROUND & ROUND A narrow circular design is a practical choice if you don’t have room for a wide fixture Revolve circular designer towel radiator in chrome, 1200x300mm, £150, Wickes Buy now with Ownable

ALMOST ART Make a style statement with an unusual design to act as a feature Wedge towel warmer in metallic Black matte, 1096x500mm, £289, Crosswater Buy now with Ownable

PERIOD CHARM A combination towel rail and radiator for a high heat output in older properties Salzburg Victorian chrome and white rail, 940x659mm, £159.97, Bathroom Takeaway Buy now with Ownable

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FEATURE CASSIE PRYCE PHOTOGRAPH CHRIS SNOOK

CORNER SOLUTION Avoid wasted wall space with a corner towel rail that will fit neatly into compact bathrooms Incorner designer towel rail in Modern Grey, 1545x350mm, £470, Frontline Bathrooms Buy now with Ownable

COPPER CRUSH For an industrial look, opt for a copper or aged bronze finish to add character Farnham steel towel rail in Copper, 770x500mm, £404.95, Victorian Plumbing Buy now with Ownable

Be sure to calculate the correct size of towel radiator and heat output you’ll need to warm the room rather than just your towels

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CHRIS HARVEY, HEAD OF MARKETING, STELRAD RADIATORS

SIMPLY CONTEMPORARY Keep it simple with a minimalist tower style radiator in a modern chrome finish Luisa radiator, 800x500mm, £321, The Pure Bathroom Collection Buy now with Ownable

BEAUTIFUL BLUE Think outside the box and pick a design that fits in with your bathroom colour palette Aqua Caliente rail in Ultramarine Blue, 755x450mm, from £417.77, Stelrad Buy now with Ownable

DESIGNER STYLE A radiator with a large surface area will provide efficient heating for your bathroom Ovali towel rail in textured matt Grey, 1600x 315mm, £668.40, The Radiator Company Buy now with Ownable

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BE FOR E

‘I call this my ugly duckling house!’

Caramel Quin bought a doer-upper that had been on the market for a year and gave it a huge rear extension

AFTER

The house had more upstairs space than down

N

ewly divorced, Caramel Quin needed to create a family home on a single income. ‘I realised that buying a doer-upper would make the most of my money,’ she says.

GETTING STARTED ‘The kitchen

was falling apart and just too small,’ says Caramel, who had quickly spruced up the bedrooms but saved the bulk of her energy and cash for the downstairs space.

She hired architect Max Dewdney, who drew up plans to knock through the kitchen and adjoining dining room, and extend by 4m.

The rear of the house was extended and the dated pebbledash removed

BUILDING WORK Living on site

during the build was hard, but had advantages. ‘Being here meant I could manage the project myself.

It saved money but it's a lot more work than it sounds and not for the faint-hearted,’ says Caramel.

Welcome to my home THE PROPERTY

WHAT IT COST

SORTING THE STORAGE Caramel

A four-bedroom Thirties end-of-terrace house in east London.

Building work including materials.........£48,000 Glazing...............£7,000 Flooring.............£6,000 Kitchen............£23,000 Storage...........£20,000 Appliances........£6,800 TOTAL............£110,800

met joiner Jonathan Maker early on in the project to discuss kitchen units and storage for the new kitchen-diner. ‘I weighed up every option, from Ikea units to solid timber. I concluded that a bespoke kitchen would last for decades and add value,’ she says. ‘We love the gorgeous walnut finish.'

THE VALUE Caramel Quin lives here with her two children Magnolia, 11, and Wilder, nine.

Bought in 2016 for £585,000; now worth around £775,000.

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BEFORE & AFTER

Bespoke walnut units give the new kitchendiner lots of warmth and character

ABOVE A supersize wood burner in the former front room keeps the whole downstairs area cosy

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT…

Caramel knocked out walls to make the entire ground floor open plan

Removing pebbledash Architect Max Dewdney has the lowdown…

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RENDER IS SIMPLEST… The simplest option is to chip of the pebbledash and replace with a two-part render: a sand and cement ‘scratch coat’ followed by a finer topcoat. Then paint it.

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…BUT IT DEPENDS ON THE PEBBLEDASH Caramel’s house had strong ‘roughcast’ rather than weaker pebbledash, so it could simply be rendered over without fear that it would fall apart in years to come.

4 WHAT I’VE LEARNED

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Find your expert, see their work, then trust them. I told my joiner what I needed and showed him a moodboard on Pinterest, but then I let him run with it. I love what he made

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INSULATION BOARDS ARE AN OPTION If you have solid brick walls, you can use mechanical fixings to add insulation boards, then render over the top. The money you save not having to chip of pebbles will help pay for the insulation.

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PERMISSION WON’T BE REQUIRED However the finish of new extensions is expected to be in keeping with neighbouring homes.

FEATURE CARAMEL QUIN PHOTOGRAPHS PAULA SMITH, MARK BURTON

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NOVEMBER’S GENIUS PROBLEM SOLVERS Keep your home toasty and your stress levels low with these clever finds and fixes THE INSULATING ROLLER BLINDS Keep both the cold and daylight out of your bedroom with these smart rollers from Bloc Blinds.

Precision cut to fit your windows, the BlocOut range reduces heat lost out of the window by up to 43 per cent. They’re perfect for kids’ rooms, too, thanks to the clever spring-operated, chainfree system. Available in 113 different fabrics.

BlocOut blinds in Glimmer Metallic Blackout, from £166.14, Bloc Blinds

THE BEST STYLISH RADS

SUPER SHINY

Add a touch of glam with this metallic number.

Classique radiator in Copper, from £888, Bisque Buy now with Ownable

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COOL CHROME

Simple, yet stylish.

Ideal Home Tip Seal up breezy floorboards by sliding lengths of StopGap draught excluder down the cracks, £26.87 for 40m, Amazon THE PLANT WARMER Perfect for conservatories, sheds or greenhouses, the Dimplex Cold Watcher (from £59.99, Screwfix) will keep a sunroom or outbuilding just warm enough to fend off any frost, ensuring your plants don’t suffer this winter.

Available in two sizes, choose to mount it on a wall or have it freestanding.

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THE PORTABLE RADIATOR Perfect for heating a room of up to 20sq m, this handy radiator features a timer, an auto shut-off function and even comes with a two-year guarantee.

Mill heat, £189, Ao.com Buy now with Ownable

Bellisi designer radiator, H60xW60.4cm, £315, Frontline Bathrooms Buy now with Ownable

COLOUR POP

Choose from 25 shades in a smooth, satin finish.

Cornel two-column radiator in Ruby Red, H75xW51.9cm, £315.60, Supplies4Heat Buy now with Ownable

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THE RADIATOR TABLE Perfect for narrow hallways, this smart unit will help you eek out a little bit of extra storage in your home, without taking up too much space.

Available unpainted, or in a choice of six shades.

Empire radiator table in Malmo Blue, (H100xW140xD25cm), £359, Scumble Goosie Buy now with Ownable

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THE MOTION SENSOR LIGHT Hate having to switch on the light when you nip to the loo in the night? This nifty gadget will emit a low-level light whenever you enter a room.

Philips Hue motion sensor, £34.99, John Lewis Buy now with Ownable

3 1 Linen draught excluder H8xL90cm, £25, Garden Trading 2 Dora Designs draught excluder in Cocker Senior, H20xL84cm, £27.95, Cuckooland 3 Patterned draught excluder in Navy, H15xL100cm, £30, John Lewis Buy now with Ownable

Ideal Home Tip Split logs for your woodburner with ease by hammering down on the Roughneck wood grenade, £15, B&Q THE STOVE GUARD Need a neat and compact fireguard for your stove?

Look no further. Available in four widths, this smart wrap-around cage will protect little hands (and big ones) from touching the stove accidentally, while looking super smart.

Contemporary stove fireguard, from £325, Garden Requisites

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THE SMART PLUG Recognise that sinking feeling when you think you’ve left your hair straighteners on after you’ve left the house? Attach it to the Wiser smart plug and your worries will be a thing of the past. The plug is controlled via wi-fi and the accompanying app on your smartphone, meaning you can switch appliances on (and off) wherever you are. What’s more, you can link them to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant so you can do it all simply using your voice. Wiser smart plug, £41.99, Amazon Buy now with Ownable

THE ENERGY-SAVING WINDOW GLAZING Can’t bear another winter of draughty windows and high energy bills? Upgrade to Evolutions triple-glazed, timber windows and your home will be instantly warmer (and the planet much better off) for it.

Triple-glazed timber windows, from £1,000sq m (including fitting), Evolution Buy now with Ownable

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CLEAN IT QUICKER THE FIREPLACE Take your open fire or woodburner from filthy to flawless with these cleaning essentials

THE HEARTH BRUSH & PAN Keep this neat set handy for speedy sweep-ups. The pan is made of sturdy galvanised steel with a coarse-bristled wooden brush. £8, Garden Trading Buy now with Ownable

THE SOOT STOPPER Prevent soot and creosote build-up and improve flue efficiency with these mess-free sachets for open fires, stoves and solid fuel fires. £2.50 for 10, Wilko Buy now with Ownable

THE FIRESIDE MUST-HAVE This long-handled companion set has all you need for quick tidy-ups – brush, dustpan, log grabber and poker – in a smart antique pewter finish. £85, Cuckooland Buy now with Ownable

THE GRATE BLACKENER Just a dab of this trad tried-and-tested black polish gets rid of rust and scratches and revitalises cast-iron grates and stoves. £4.49 for a 75ml tube, The Range Buy now with Ownable

Put down an old sheet or plastic shower curtain to protect the floor before you start the big clean-up – it can be rolled up and thrown away afterwards

THE ASH GRABBER Avoid clogging up your vacuum by using this ash cleaner attachment that connects to the hose and catches all the muck inside the lidded bucket. £19.99, Clas Ohlson Buy now with Ownable

THE HEAT-RESISTANT MITTS These longer-length tough suede gloves will protect hands and arms from stray coals and ashes or hot-tothe-touch handles and surfaces. £22, Cox & Cox Buy now with Ownable

THE GLASS BLITZER Give the window of your woodburner a blast of this spray-on stove glass cleaner and the burnt-on tar, smoke and soot build-up will wipe away in no time. £5.99 for 500ml, Lakeland Buy now with Ownable

THE SMART FIRE SCREEN The fine mesh of this steel Jutland fire screen will protect floor and furniture from stray sparks and embers, and leave less mess on the hearth to clear away. £75, Black by Design Buy now with Ownable

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STORE & ORGANISE HALL If your hall has become a hot mess of scattered shoes, untidy umbrellas and cast-off coats, fix the situation forever with the right storage choices…

THE HANDY HOOK Squeeze a compact coat hook into the tiniest of tight corners – there’s space to hang six coats or jackets on this Scandistyle set of wood and metal hooks. £8, Sainsbury’s Buy now with Ownable

THE STORAGE BENCH A slimline bench like this will slot into the narrowest hall, giving you a seat while you take off your shoes, plus space beneath for four or five pairs. £165, Garden Trading Buy now with Ownable

THE UMBRELLA HOLDER Avoid soggy brollies and puddles on the floor with the stylish Holdit umbrella stand, providing space for four brollies with a weighted tray base to catch drips and keep them upright. £30, John Lewis Buy now with Ownable

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THE MULTITASKING BAG If you’ve got little ones, these string shoppers are great for chucking in hats, scarves, mitts… or other random clutter.

Try hanging a row of colour-coded bags – one per person. £4.95 each, Rex London Buy now with Ownable

THE SLIM SOLUTION The multi-purpose Logan leaning hall stand comprises coat rack, bag hooks, shelf and drawer, plus the allimportant mirror for a quick lastminute check before you leave the house. £179, Made.com Buy now with Ownable

Ideal Home Tip Take storage up a notch with Cuckooland’s Kandy coat stand, £129, with handy mirror and shelf attachment.

THE CUBBYHOLE SHELVES Set up a hall hub with this 12-section pigeonhole shelf unit, perfect for sorting post and paperwork, leaving notes or stashing everyday essentials like keys and mobile phones. £68, Live Laugh Love Buy now with Ownable

THE ALL-PURPOSE PEG RAIL Instead of leaving lower-level wall space empty and unused, run a couple of lengths of peg rail at staggered heights so that pint-sized family members can hang up their own coats and shoes.

From £6 per length, Ikea Buy now with Ownable

THE CATCH-ALL Sling scarves, gloves and shoes into the nine sizeable compartments of this sturdy industrial-style metal rack, which has more space on top for a few extras. £349, Tikamoon Buy now with Ownable

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AUDIO TECH 5 BEST SOUNDBARS The latest ultra-thin tellys don’t have the space for decent speakers, meaning sound quality suffers, so whether you’re watching movies or MasterChef, you need a soundbar to recreate cinema quality surround-sound. Here is our pick of the best…

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THE HANDS-FREE ONE The Beam is a compact soundbar that makes shows sound sensational just by plugging in the HDMI cable.

Amazon Alexa is built-in, so you can tell the telly to switch off, among many other things – which is super useful if you’re prone to losing the remote.

Beam, £399, Sonos Buy now with Ownable

THE TOP PERFORMER A sleek 360W soundbar with eight individual speakers, each aimed in different directions to bounce the sound off the walls, while a dedicated ‘centre channel’ speaker only plays dialogue, so no matter how loud the action, voices remain clear.

HW-N650, £699, Samsung Buy now with Ownable

4 THE SMALLSPACE OPTION Think of this dinky soundbar as a Bluetooth speaker for your TV and you won’t go far wrong. At 45cm long, it keeps techie clutter to a minimum, while giving your TV’s sound a muchneeded boost via a HDMI or optical cable.

SC-HTB258, £149, Panasonic Buy now with Ownable

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5 THE AWARD WINNER Sony’s top of the range soundbar features Dolby Atmos, a new audio technology that directs the sound from seven speakers around three dimensions to envelop you in sound. It also has wi-fi, Bluetooth and Google Chromecast built in.

HT-ST5000, £1,199, Sony Buy now with Ownable

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THE ALL-ROUNDER There’s a wonderful clarity to the sound quality and the super simple set-up (including Bluetooth) allows you to wirelessly play music from a compatible smartphone. It can be wall or table mounted, and while it’s not the sexiest looking box, the sound quality more than makes up for it.

Q Acoustics M3, £229, John Lewis

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TECH SUPPORT DO YOU NEED A VIDEO DOORBELL? No longer just for the rich and famous, the smart video doorbell is now a practical – and increasingly affordable – choice that lets you keep an eye on visitors from wherever you are in the world. Here’s all you need to know to get started…

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Why should I get one?

Sick of ‘Sorry we missed you’ cards, or want to see who’s at the door? When someone presses a video doorbell, it videos them and connects to your smartphone, so you can see and talk to them, from wherever you are. You can also record images/videos of any dodgy characters hanging about.

Nest Hello, from £299, nest.com

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How do they work?

Most smart doorbells connect to your wi-fi then communicate with your smartphone via an app.

Some can also connect via ethernet cable. You can choose a wired or battery-powered design mounted on the house using plugs and screws for added security.

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Should I just get CCTV? Few CCTV systems let you interact like a smart doorbell can.

A smart doorbell records faces and alerts you to anything suspicious, like a burglar checking if anyone’s at home. And you have the option not to open the door if you prefer.

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What’s available and how much will it cost me?

Ring, the original smart doorbell firm now owned by Amazon, has two battery options: Video Doorbell (£89) and high-definition Video Doorbell 2 (£179), and advanced wired units, at £229 and £449.

Smart home brand Nest has Hello, a wired design (£229). It has face recognition, differentiates between the motion of people and passing cars, records video 24/7, and you can record messages, like ‘Please leave parcel next door!’ Amazon’s

Ideal Home Tip Check that your wi-fi signal reaches your door. While the bell and your smartphone will ring when the bell’s pressed, you may need to buy a separate plug-in chime (around £30) so it’s audible further away in the house. options include Konesky’s WiFi (£16.99), and Homscam, Byron and Accfly, among others. You pay for advanced features such as 24/7 video recording, image storage in the cloud, and face recognition.

Nest Aware costs from £4 a month, Ring Protect from £2.29.

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Can I install it myself?

Battery models are designed for DIY. For a wired doorbell, unless you have one already, you’ll need to chase electrics back to a junction box, drill through door frames and

fit a transformer. Nest offers installation, or call a professional.

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Will my doorbell work with other smart home gadgets?

Ring works with Amazon Alexa and has a partnership with Kwikset locks, while Nest has teamed up with Yale, so you can let people in without keys via the app. The Nest app controls Hello, so it works with brands like LIFX smart lights, Philips Hue and Google Assistant voice control… and can be set up to recognise who comes in and to greet them!

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PRICES INCLUDE O Admire the stunning scenery of the Rhine Gorge, Main and Danube O Seven guided tours of Budapest, Vienna, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Bratislava, Koblenz and Würzburg O Eight visits to Boppard, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Miltenberg, Wertheim, Regensburg, Passau and majestic Melk Abbey O Fourteen nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite O All meals on board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your day of departure, welcome cocktails and dinner, plus Captain’s Dinner O Live classical quartet recital on board O Return flights from a selection of regional airports or standard class seat on Eurostar from London St Pancras International O Services of a Riviera Travel cruise director and tour manager

PRICES INCLUDE Guided tour of Vienna, city of Strauss and home of the Habsburgs O Live classical quartet recital on board O Visit to baroque Bratislava, capital of Slovakia O Cruise through the scenic Wachau, Austria’s premier wine region O Visit to Melk Abbey, central Europe’s most spectacular baroque monastery O Visit to medieval Dürnstein where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned O Tour of Salzburg, one of Austria’s most beautiful cities O Explore the amazing basilica at Esztergom, Hungary’s oldest cathedral O Tour of Budapest, Pearl of the Danube O All meals on board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your day of departure, welcome cocktails and dinner, plus Captain’s Dinner O Return flights from a selection of regional airports O Seven nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite O Services of a Riviera Travel cruise director and tour manager

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PRICES INCLUDE O Explore medieval Koblenz O Visit to the pretty, romantic town of Rüdesheim O Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge O An evening in Speyer dominated by the imposing basilica O Guided tour of Strasbourg amazingly rich in a wealth of sights O Visit to the old walled town of Breisach O Tour of the beautiful Black Forest and lakeside town of Titisee O See the Jungfrau and the Eiger and stunning lakeside Lucerne O All meals on board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your day of departure, welcome cocktails and dinner, plus Captain’s Dinner O Return flights from a selection of regional airports or standard class seat on Eurostar from London St Pancras International O Seven nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite O Services of a Riviera Travel cruise director and tour manager

PRICES INCLUDE O Visit to Beaune, centre of the Burgundy wine region and wine tasting O Cruise the spectacular Rhône valley O Guided tour of Lyon, second city of France and its gastronomic capital O Visit to charming Vienne and the Pont du Gard O Tour of the astonishing Ardèche Gorges O Guided tour of Arles home of Vincent Van Gogh O Tour of superbly preserved, medieval Avignon and the Pope’s Palace O All meals on board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your day of departure, including welcome cocktails and dinner, plus the Captain’s Dinner O Return flights from a selection of regional airports or standard class seat on Eurostar from London St Pancras International O Seven nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite, all with river view O Services of a Riviera Travel cruise director and tour manager

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LIFESTYLE TECH 5 BEST NEW TELEVISIONS TVs evolve so quickly that it can be impossible to keep up with the technology, so we’ve decoded the jargon to bring you the five best new sets with the latest and best features – with plenty of time to pick one up before the Christmas rush…

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ONE FOR EARLY ADOPTERS LG’s new W8 TV is the TV of the future.

Measuring just 3.8mm thick, it sits completely flush against the wall, yet still boasts an incredible Ultra High Definition 4K OLED screen and the speakers are built into a 4.2 channel 60W surround sound soundbar.

W8 (H82.3xW144.6xD0.385cm), £7,799, LG Buy now with Ownable

THE SMART HOME-READY ONE Shown here in 55in, this stunning QLED TV (Samsung’s version of OLED) boasts excellent 4K Ultra HD resolution and works with SmartThings smart home gadgets. The impossibly slim design hangs flush to the wall like a picture and can display useful information, news, photos or art when on standby.

Q9FN (H78.9xW123.1xD28.4cm), £2,499, Samsung Buy now with Ownable

4 THE GREAT VALUE CHOICE This 43in 4K TV has loads of great features – especially given the price – including Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), which means it’s ready to play high definition live TV broadcasts and upscales programmes to almost 4K quality so whatever you’re watching, it’s super sharp.

XF70 (H97xW57.1xD5.8cm), from £649, Sony Buy now with Ownable

3 THE CINEMA EXPERIENCE This super-slim 55in 4K HRD OLED set has phenomenal contrast, especially in night scenes where black tones are deep and inky. It also has dedicated modes that tweak contrast and speed settings to enhance the experience.

FZ802 (H71.3xW122.8xD6.2cm), £2,299, Panasonic Buy now with Ownable

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5 THE DESIGNER OPTION The luxe-look 43in Ultra HD Bild 3 boasts a H61.7x W96.3xD25cm LCD or OLED screen and can be finished in either graphite or light grey colourways. It has exceptional sound thanks to Dolby Vision and a built-in 40W soundbar.

Bild 3 (H74.2xW123xD5.6cm), £1,690 (stand not included), Loewe Buy now with Ownable

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Sweet miso roast pork See page 165 for recipe

FOOD WITH FRIENDS

Comfort food for winter weekends Invite everyone over for a bracing Sunday walk, then serve up a laid-back lunch thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll leave bellies full and hearts warmed

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IDEAL HOME TIP Cook the meatballs and sauce the day before. The following day, simply heat through, top with the cheese and pop under the grill

Beef & mozzarella gratin See page 165 for recipe

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Butternut squash soup See page 165 for recipe

IDEAL HOME TIP Introduce a spicy, meaty kick to this soup by adding a sprinkling of chopped, pan-fried chorizo to each bowl before serving

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Pear tarte tatin with ginger & cardamom See page 165 for recipe

Apple & cinnamon crumble with home-made custard Takes 1hr Serves 8 INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUMBLE ● 800g Bramley apples, peeled, cored and chopped ● Juice of 1 lemon ● 1 cinnamon stick ● 1tbsp caster sugar ● 90g plain flour ● 25g ground almonds ● 90g salted butter, plus a little extra ● 90g rolled oats ● Pinch of ground cinnamon FOR THE CUSTARD ● 600ml milk ● 55ml single cream ● 1tsp vanilla extract

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egg yolks ● 30g caster sugar ● 2tsp cornflour

1 To make the crumble, put the apples, lemon juice, cinnamon stick and sugar in a deep pan. Cover and cook over a gentle heat for 8-10min until the apples begin to soften.

2 Put the flour, ground almonds and butter into a food processor and whizz

until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir through the oats and cinnamon.

3 Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/ Gas 6. Pour the apple into a baking dish and remove the cinnamon stick. Top with the crumble, dot on the extra butter and poke the cinnamon stick back into the centre, leaving the tip visible. Bake for

40-45min, until the topping is golden brown.

4 To make the custard, place the milk, cream and vanilla extract in a saucepan. In a bowl, mix together the yolks, sugar and cornflour. Scald the milk mixture then stir into the egg mixture. Return to the pan and, over a gentle heat, whisk until the custard thickens.

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Sweet miso roast pork

Beef & mozzarella Butternut gratin squash soup

Takes 6hrs 30min Serves 6

Takes 45min Serves 4

Takes 40mins Serves 6

INGREDIENTS pack sweet white miso paste ● 50ml soy sauce ● 100g runny honey ● 75ml mirin ● 1.2-1.5kg pork shoulder, boned and rolled, skin scored

INGREDIENTS FOR THE MEATBALLS ● 500g beef steak mince ● 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped ● 1 egg, beaten ● 2tsp dried oregano ● 3tbsp fresh breadcrumbs ● 2tbsp milk ● 1-2tbsp seasoned flour, to coat ● 2tbsp olive oil FOR THE SAUCE ● 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped ● 2 garlic cloves, chopped ● 400g can chopped tomatoes ● 200ml red wine ● 1tsp caster sugar ● 1½tbsp tomato purée FOR THE TOPPING ● 125g mozzarella, torn ● 30g Parmesan, grated

INGREDIENTS rapeseed oil ● 1 onion, chopped ● 2tsp ground coriander ● 750g butternut squash, deseeded and cubed ● 2 sweet potatoes, cubed ● 1.75ltr vegetable stock ● 150ml soured cream ● 1tsp crushed pink peppercorns

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1 To make the glaze, mix the miso, soy, honey and mirin in a bowl until well combined. There will be more than you need but it keeps for ages in the fridge and is great with chicken, fish or added to vegetables as a stir-fry sauce.

2 Preheat the oven to

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130°C/Fan 110°C/Gas ½.

Line a roasting tin with foil and set the pork on a rack over the tin. Brush the meat only, not the skin, with 1-2tbsp of the glaze. Cook slowly, covered loosely with foil, for 6hrs, until super tender. Glaze the meat every hour or so.

3 When you are ready to serve, turn the oven up to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6.

Blast the pork until it starts to crackle, then brush the crackling and the meat with a little glaze before serving.

Serve with creamy mashed potato along with some greens stir-fried in more of the miso glaze.

1 To make the meatballs, mix all the ingredients (except the flour) together; season. Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs, toss in the flour. Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a pan, brown the meatballs in it, then remove.

2 To make the sauce, heat the remaining oil in an ovenproof dish or sauté pan and cook the onion and garlic until softened. Stir in the tomatoes, wine, sugar and tomato purée, bring to the boil; simmer to thicken.

3 Add the meatballs to the pan and heat until they’re cooked through. Top with the cheese and grill – serve golden and bubbling.

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1 Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion and fry gently for 5min, to soften.

Add the ground coriander and cook for 1-2min.

2 Add the cubed butternut squash and sweet potatoes and pour in the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20min, until the vegetables are tender.

3 Pour the soup, in batches, into a blender and whizz until smooth.

4 To serve, warm the soup through thoroughly, swirl in the soured cream and add a sprinkling of crushed pink peppercorns.

Pear tarte tatin with ginger & cardamom Takes 1hr, plus cooling Serves 6 INGREDIENTS ● 1tsp cardamom pods ● 50g slightly salted butter ● 75g caster sugar ● 3 red-skinned dessert pears ● 2 pieces stem ginger from a jar, drained and sliced as thinly as possible ● 375g pack puf pastry ● Flour to dust

1 Preheat the oven to 190°C/ Fan 170°C/Gas 5. Crush the cardamom pods with a pestle and mortar. Pick out and discard the shells, then crush the seeds more.

2 Melt the butter in a large ovenproof frying pan. Add the sugar and heat gently until it dissolves. Continue to heat, stirring, until there’s a toffee-like layer under the butter. Remove from heat.

3 Core and slice the pears and arrange in the pan, then top with the stem ginger and the cardamom seeds.

4 Roll the pastry out on a floured surface. Cut out a circle that’s 2cm wider than your frying pan. Place atop the pears, tucking the edges inside the pan. Bake for 30min or until the pastry is golden. Leave to stand for 10min, turn out onto a plate or board. Serve with cream or crème fraîche.

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2. DINNER SET Gray & Willow Alta dinnerware, from £9, House of Fraser 3. WINE GLASS Wine glass, £4, Sainsbury’s Home 4. CUTLERY SET Dark wood handle 16-piece cutlery set, £15, Dunelm Buy now with Ownable

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5. COFFEE POT Enamel cofee pot, £26, Garden Trading 6. JUG Murmur creamer in grey, £15, Amara 7. TOAST RACK Toast rack, £9.50, Garden Trading 8. NAPKINS Lucien linen napkins £32 for six, Neptune 9. PEPPER MILL Mill, £18, Habitat

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1. CHOPPING BOARD Wooden board, £17.99, H&M Home

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FULLY ESCORTED EUROPEAN TOURS Experience some of the world’s best destinations with these amazing tours

LAKE COMO, ST MORITZ & THE BERNINA EXPRESS

CLASSICAL SPAIN – SEVILLE, CORDOBA & GRANADA

EIGHT DAYS HALF-BOARD FROM £899PP DEPARTURES FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER 2019

SEVEN DAYS FROM £599PP

PRICES INCLUDE O Visit chic St Moritz in the Swiss Alps, with a journey on the Bernina Express O Take a lake cruise to stunning Bellagio on Lake Como, with a private visit to the enchanting Villa del Balbianello and its inspiring gardens O Spend a day visiting majestic Lake Maggiore O Enjoy a full day visit and guided tour of medieval Bergamo O Visit Lugano, a stylish and elegant Swiss town by the lake O Return flights from a selection of regional airports, plus all hotel transfers O Seven nights in a choice of well located four star accommodation inclusive of all local taxes, with breakfast and dinner O The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager throughout O Price includes excursions worth £215

PRICES INCLUDE O Visit to medieval Ronda, one of Spain’s most spectacularly situated cities O Visit Granada’s stunning Alhambra, one of Europe’s most sensual and romantic palace and fortresses O In Seville, sample traditional and delicious tapas, Spain’s delectable gift to the world O Visit to Cordoba with a guided tour of the Mezquita probably the most beautiful mosque ever constructed entrance included O Return flights from a selection of regional airports, plus all hotel transfers O Six nights in three star superior and four star accommodation including all local taxes, with breakfast O The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager throughout

LAKE GARDA, VENICE & VERONA

DUBROVNIK, THE DALMATIAN COAST & MONTENEGRO

EIGHT DAYS HALF-BOARD FROM £659PP DEPARTURES FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER 2019 PRICES INCLUDE O Take a guided tour of unique Venice with a local guide choose our classic tour or an ‘undiscovered’ tour of the less explored highlights O Entire day exploring beautiful Lake Garda, both on land and by boat O Tour medieval Verona with a local guide and see its classic sights or choose our ‘undiscovered’ tour to delve into its lesser known gems O Spend the day in the breathtaking Dolomites seeing some of the finest alpine scenery in the world O Two free days to further explore or relax and soak up the scenery O Return flights from a selection of regional airports, plus all hotel transfers O Seven nights in a choice of conveniently located accommodation rated three star to four star superior, with breakfast and dinner O The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager throughout

DEPARTURES IN NOVEMBER 2018 AND MARCH TO NOVEMBER 2019

EIGHT DAYS HALF-BOARD FROM ONLY £949PP DEPARTURES FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER 2019 PRICES INCLUDE O Guided tour of Dubrovnik the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ O Visit to Krka National Park and its series of stunning waterfalls and lakes O Visit to Mostar, once Europe’s border with the Ottoman Empire O Tour of beautiful, unspoilt Montenegro with visits to the UNESCO listed towns of Perast and Kotor O Guided tour of Split including entrance to Emperor Diocletian’s monumental palace, one of the greatest ancient Roman structures O Visit to medieval Trogir, one of Dalmatia’s most seductive old ports O Explore the Dalmatian coastline, one of Europe’s most dramatic O Return flights from a selection of regional airports, plus all hotel transfers O Seven nights’ four star hotel accommodation, with breakfast and dinner O The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager throughout

CALL 01283 744319 TO BOOK OR FOR A FREE BROCHURE, OR VISIT IDERIVIERA.CO.UK TERMS & CONDITIONS: Additional entrance costs may apply. Prices are per person, based on two sharing and subject to finite availability.

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Exclusive ABIGAIL AHERN shares the inspiration behind her stunning new range for Hillarys

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Welcome Let’s face it, most of us are pretty risk-averse when it comes to curtains and blinds. They’re an investment buy we’ll live with for a long time – but that doesn’t mean they have to be a boring backdrop! Interior designer Abigail Ahern’s collection for Hillarys is a cleverly curated selection of easy-on-the-eye patterns and colours that are timeless and versatile, so you can evolve your decor around them over the years, while still adding style – and even drama – to a room. I particularly love the cheeky fringed trimmings! Enjoy browsing…

Vanessa EDITOR, IDEAL HOME

Give your windows the star treatment!

EDGY STYLE Contrast dark and moody fabrics with a bright trim.

Cadillac Noir cushion with Soleil trim, Cley Mole cushion with Amour fringing, Harkness Gasoline cushion with Kohl trim

WOW WITH WAVES Discover a passion for pattern with a simple, free-flowing print.

Cadillac Noir curtains

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Pattern is like a herb or a spice, it adds pizzazz – and you can never overdose on texture ABIGAIL AHERN, DESIGNER

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STATEMENT FABRICS Up the style stakes in your home with patterns and plains from Abigail Ahern’s new collection at Hillarys

ASARO MINK This subtle design comes to life in a luxe textured velvet fabric.

HARKNESS GASOLINE Geo inspired diamond pattern that’s finished in a dark, tactile velvet.

LUCIEN DUST Channel a glam look with a shimmery fabric reminiscent of pearls.

CLEY MOLE A blind in graduated graphite grey looks striking with colourful fringing.

WOLFE SMOULDER Embrace an unstructured print for the ultimate laid-back look.

CLEY DONKEY If neutrals are your go to choice, you’ll love this versatile shade.

JAGO TABAC Ripples add depth to the velvety texture of this taupe fabric.

BEATS HAZE Inspired by hand printed patterns, this modern print has an on-trend artisan look.

CADILLAC NOIR Add visual movement to windows with this eye-catching wave design.

IT’S A KIND OF MAGIC Abigail Ahern reveals how to add design pizzazz, and the inspiration for her latest range

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ince arriving on the design scene a decade ago, Abigail Ahern has earned her stripes as a nonconformist. While many of us were embracing minimalism, Abigail was daubing walls in inky shades and layering textures. Fortunately, while the world has caught up with her style, her interiors still retain an edge that sets her apart.

MEET THE DESIGNER Abigail Ahern with her dog Maud.

Harkness Gasoline curtains with Garratt Cloak, Cadillac Noir, Wolfe Smoulder and Harkness Gasoline cushions

CURTAIN CALL After launching her own brand a few years ago, it comes as no surprise that Abigail’s latest project is every bit as exciting as you’d expect it to be. Her collaboration with Hillarys comprises statement curtains, blinds and even cushions with embellishments, vibrant linings and fabric to make any room smoulder with style. ‘I wanted people to have curtains or blinds that weren’t just there as an afterthought, but were a focal point in their room,’ explains Abigail.

‘The answer was to create a capsule collection that transforms spaces.’

looks beautiful on the reverse, and that’s a game-changer.’

MODERN CLASSICS Perhaps the most refreshing thing about Abigail is her preference for timeless designs rather than fads. ‘I never design or buy anything according to trends,’ she says. ‘Interiors aren’t like fashion, you don’t want them to be so transitional, and you don’t want to both buy into a season and buy out of a season. When I buy a piece, I want it with me for 10 years.’

ADDING ELEGANCE It’s this emphasis on longevity that gives her collection even more appeal.

‘I kept the palette muted as I didn’t want the colours to shout,’ she reveals.

‘Beautiful understated materials, textures and patterns will finish of rooms and embellish them to heights that people wouldn’t even imagine. Also, I want the space from the outside to look as amazing as it does inside. So my range of curtains and blinds also

PLAY WITH SCALE Unexpected elements are a large part of how Abigail designs rooms. ‘I choose three focal points so your eye doesn’t quite know where to look. I also play around with scale. If everything is perfectly proportioned, you can’t create magic. So I put things that are too big in places that are too small – like a big plant on a tiny table. This is why the range of cushions for Hillarys comes in diferent sizes, so when you put them on a sofa or bed, you can create various heights.’

AT HOME WITH ABIGAIL What’s notably smart about the collection is that its palette is great for making a statement, as Abigail reveals. ‘When you slightly step outside of your comfort zone and take colour saturation down a couple of notches, you can create really cocooning, incredible interiors.’

DAY AND NIGHT Mix and match fabric designs on curtains and cushions for maximum impact.

Wolfe Smoulder curtains and Cley Mole Roman blinds with Colette Soleil fringing

MODERN ECLECTIC Light curtains with a large, open print lit the look of a dark room, for glamour without the gloom.

Plants and foliage are my “ obsession. They make you feel as if you’re living in an A-list pad ” ABIGAIL AHERN, DESIGNER

LUSCIOUS LAYERS Keep out draughts on chilly days by doubling up.

Jago Tabac curtains, Amis Buf Roman blinds with Colette Soleil fringing

IN THE DETAIL This blind-curtain combo really delivers, adding style with fresh yellow fringing and contrasting plain and pattern.

CREATE A WARM WELCOME Make your home feel inviting with rich colour, well-dressed windows, must-have patterns and glamorous details galore...

THREE OF THE BEST BLINDS

CLEVER CONTRAST Use mustard yellow to give grey tones a designer-style lift.

Asaro Mink Roman blinds with Colette Soleil fringing

Be inspired by these stunning tactile fabrics and styles

MODERN GEOMETRICS A bold signature print is ideal for a lounge – make it feel luxe with generous fringing.

Harkness Gasoline Roman blind with Colette Celeste fringing

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ne of the pleasures of darker, shorter days is spending more time at home. And this means it’s the perfect time of year to rethink our interiors to create that warm, welcoming feel. Whether you’re looking to revamp your living space or simply use accessories to cosy up your home, be inspired by Abigail Ahern’s new range of curtains, blinds and cushions at Hillarys.

ADD WARMTH WITH COLOUR Rich shades instantly create a cocooning interior, so if you’re feeling confident, try graphite, charcoal, an inky blue or a spice shade on your walls and woodwork, then add soft furnishings in neutrals and muted patterns. Metallic touches, like the silver cushions above from Abigail’s range, will reflect light on even the dullest day.

If you’re not quite ready for the maximalist approach, take colour down a couple of notches – pale walls combined with bold patterns and textures on curtains, blinds and cushions will add

depth and warmth. Pops of colour and texture on trims look luxe and playful.

PLAY WITH PATTERN Abigail has used classic designs, including chevrons, ikats and painterly waves on her curtains, blinds and cushions, which are all great choices for giving your home a timeless look. Don’t be afraid to mix and match pattern, either – just stick to tonal shades in no more than three colours and play with scale to make it work.

The benefit of spending a little time rethinking colour and pattern is a home that will look stylish and inviting for years.

INKY ELEGANCE Contemporary abstract patterns add interest – pick out one shade as a matching trim.

Cley Mole curtains and Beats Haze Roman blind with Colette Soleil fringing

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Take colour down a couple of notches to create cocooning, incredible interiors ABIGAIL AHERN, DESIGNER

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MONOCHROME WITH A TWIST Give simple black and white more impact.

Wolfe Smoulder Roman blinds with Colette Vixen fringing

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

FIND INSPIRATION AT HILLARYS Made-tomeasure for a perfect fit

COLOUR ME HAPPY Shutters don’t have to be white!

Winter Garden shutters

SOFT TOUCH Nothing says luxury like a quality carpet underfoot.

Saxony carpet in Aluminium

PASSION FOR PATTERN Bring an otherwise neutral room to life with colourful patterned curtains.

Reflection curtains in Ocean

Planning a makeover? Get expert help from Hillarys by booking a home appointment with a local adviser. They’ll discuss your ideas and bring samples and inspiration, from blinds to curtains and shutters to carpets. Plus, they can measure up and organise the fitting, so it will be easy to get your dream scheme.

DID YOU KNOW? Your Hillarys adviser

can help with curtains, blinds, shutters and carpets to make your project easy

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Doesn’t it feel like we’re constantly being bombarded with stories on how much sleep we need to live longer? A good bed frame or mattress is a plus, but it’s the overall condition of your bedroom that will ultimately help you unwind and catch those precious z’s. From relaxing colour schemes and must-have storage to hero beds and the beautiful bedding you dress them with, this little booklet contains everything you need to create your dream bedroom...

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READ IDEAL HOME ON YOUR TABLET Visit idealhome.co.uk to download your digital edition of Ideal Home magazine

Contents ‘WE GAVE OUR BLAND BEDROOM MORE STYLE’

THE BEST MATTRESS FOR RESTFUL NIGHTS

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28 Our favourite designs, to suit your sleeping style and budget

A chic look in blush and grey

START WITH A BRILLIANT NEW BED

Colour schemes DRAMATIC PINK 10 Luxurious shades of rose

12 Our pick of the best bed frames

USE TECHNOLOGY FOR A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP

SORT IT OUT WITH STORAGE

30 The latest gadgets to help you drop off and wake refreshed

14 A relaxed and sunny hue

16 Genius bedroom clutter-busters

DRESS YOUR BEDROOM WINDOWS

18 Drift off amid tranquil tones

32 Stylish ideas for shutters, curtains and blinds

22 Pinks with a modern edge

SHOPPING DIRECTORY

26 Vintage vibe botanical prints

CHOOSE A NEW MIRROR 20 Every bedroom should have one

MAKE YOUR BED BEAUTIFUL 24 Duvets, cushions and throws

34 Essential contacts

COUNTRY YELLOW DUSTY BLUES BLUSH NEUTRALS FLORAL PASTELS

The team

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, IDEAL HOME Vanessa Richmond EDITOR, CREATE YOUR IDEAL BEDROOM Ginevra Benedetti GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR Georgia Hibberdine DEPUTY ART DIRECTOR Emma Jackson SUPPLEMENT DESIGNER Lara Evans GROUP CHIEF SUB EDITOR Sarah Farley SUPPLEMENT SUB EDITOR Catherine Law ART PRODUCTION DESIGNER Nicola Tillman PRODUCTION MANAGER John Botten PUBLISHER AND HEAD OF HOMES NETWORK Joanne O’Hara ADVERTISEMENT MANAGER Sharon Goode ADVERTISEMENT PRODUCTION CO ORDINATOR Barry Skinner GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR, LIFESTYLE Angela O’Farrell EA TO GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR, LIFESTYLE Donna McConnell IN THIS MAGAZINE Colours may vary slightly from the original due to the printing process. Some material has been previously published in Ideal Home magazine ON THE COVER See pages 4, 10, 14, 18 and 22 for details

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FEATURE WALL ‘We see some gorgeous sunsets from this room,’ says Jennifer, ‘and they inspired our choice of paper for this wall.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Gryning Grey/Black wallpaper, £207 a roll, Sandberg.

Curtains in Lucerne chenille in Liquorice, £27.75m, Villa Nova.

Walls painted in Strong White modern emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Sheepskin rug in Vole, £80, Celtic and Co

‘We gave our bland bedroom more style’ Adding colour with wallpaper and accessories turned the Howards’ loft room into a welcoming retreat

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BE F OR E

Welcome to my home Jennifer Howard lives here with her husband Paul, and their daughter Riley, three.

THE PROPERTY

BELLY BASKET Helps to keep surfaces clear of clutter

A three-bed semi, bought off-plan in 2014, in Caterham, Surrey.

WHAT IT COST Paint..........................£110 Wallpaper.................£414 Curtains and blinds (including making)....£783 Furniture..............£6,363 Lighting...................£224 Bedlinen and throws......................£440 TOTAL.................£8,334

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HOW JENNIFER AND PAUL DID IT ‘Riley was born within a week of moving in, so it took us a while to get around to this room, although we did buy the bed straight away.

The room was just lacking in style. The walls were already painted white and after living with them for a few months, it took courage to add colour. We spent ages looking at wallpapers, so when I found this one from Sandberg, we knew it was the one. It was expensive, so I found a decorator to hang it properly. It gave us a colour palette to work with and I kept finding grey and blush accessories everywhere! It’s taken a couple of months to finish, although I’m still looking for bits and bobs.’ ▼ GLAM DETAILS Jennifer’s marble and walnut tables and copper lamps add a luxe finish.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Habitables mid-century nightstand, £741, Etsy. Hudson lamp, £75; Blush vases, from £10.50 each, all Cox & Cox

TALL CHEST The bedroom has this awkward nook as the house is on a corner plot.

‘We needed something wide and tall to fit it, but most units were tall and narrow,’ says Jennifer, ‘so it took a while to find.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Porro Modern chest in Avorio matt, £1,818, Chaplins. RAR armchair in white, £495, The Conran Shop

BEDROOM MAKEOVER

OMBRE-EFFECT WALLPAPER Gives walls a gentle wash of colour

▲ STORAGE BED The lift-up mattress reveals plenty of space for bedding, throws and winter clothes.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Mellow storage bed in Kirkby Design Twist Dune, £2,453, Amode. Paloma pink knit throw, £40, Habitat. Dusk wool throw, £150, Clarissa Hulse

FITTED WARDROBE With its gloss white sliding doors, the fitted wardrobe is sleek and space-efficient. The picture, by Clarissa Hulse, echoes the colours of the wallpaper opposite.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Fitted wardrobes with walnut interior, made to order, Deane Interiors. Giclee Mystras A3 print, £35, Clarissa Hulse

▲ WELL-DRESSED BED Layering a bed with a mix of cushions and textured throws creates a boutique-hotel look.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Linen double duvet cover in Pebble, £115; pillowcases in Charcoal, £15 each, all The Secret Linen Store. Crinkle Black/Ivory throw, £75, Habitat.

Blush silk cushion, £12.99, HomeSense. Sanela Grey cushion covers, £6 each, Ikea

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BEDROOM MAKEOVER

PICTURE LEDGES A discreet and easy way to display framed prints and photos

▲ DISPLAY SPACE The tallboy is kept clear of everyday essentials to make it a place for vases of faux flowers.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Bu Pink/Grey vase, £18, Oliver Bonas. Bottle vase, £5.99, HomeSense. Three ranunculus sprays, £35, Cox & Cox

▲ COLOUR FLOW The palette, with copper tones from the pendant light, continues into the en-suite shower room.

SUBTLE PATTERN Jennifer mixed pattern types, but stuck to a co-ordinated colour palette for her cushions.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Vita Lighting Clava Dine pendant shade in Brushed Copper, £77.38, Amazon

BUY THE KEY PIECES Isaure felt cushion, £50, Habitat. Mystras silk cushion, £59, Clarissa Hulse

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Adding colour takes courage! The walls throughout the house had been painted white by the developer and it looked so light and bright, it felt like a big step to change it

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FEATURE AND STYLING JENNIFER MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHS SIMON WHITMORE

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

BEDROOM MAKEOVER

Make it work for you SOFT GREY & COPPER: DREAMY RETREAT Cool neutrals layered with flashes of warm metallics are the perfect combination for creating a calm but chic space

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An ombre-efect wallpaper, Gryning in Grey/Black, £207 a roll, Sandberg, was the starting point for this scheme

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WHERE TO BUY 1. BEDSIDE LAMP Helsinki lamp, £119, Oak Furniture Land 2. ARTWORK Mystras Giclee print, from £20, Clarissa Hulse 3. PENDANT Vita Copenhagen Silvia pendant in Copper, from £39, Black by Design 4. CHAIR Moda rocking chair, £109, Cult Furniture 5. VASE Pink hammered-top vase, £20, John Lewis

6. ROOM SCENT Nature’s Gift reed diffuser, Pink Pepper Flowers, £30, Amara 7. CUSHION Lene Bjerre Fabianne cushion in Blush, £55, Sweetpea & Willow

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8. THROW Stonewash quilted throw in Grey, £30, JD Williams 9. BEDSIDE TABLE Rinery bedside table in walnut, £129, Made.com

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COLOUR SCHEME

Dramatic pink This confident mix of rosy shades evokes a sense of luxury, femininity and sass ◆ START WITH A NEUTRAL BASE You’ll need a simple backdrop to successfully layer on plenty of bold colour, so choose a bed frame in a neutral shade and add plain carpet or oak wooden flooring. ◆ GO BOLD (OR GO HOME) This look is all about a rich, sumptuous combination of colour and texture. Start with deeper shades of pinky terracotta on the walls and furniture, working your way back to pale-rose hues on tactile velvet furnishings. ◆ USE OMBRE PRINTS Unite all the layers of colour – and add a dreamy quality to your room – by introducing a graduated ombre design on either your bedlinen or wallpaper. ◆ KEEP IT CLASSIC Choose warm wooden furniture, steering clear of anything white to stop the look becoming too contemporary.

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MODERN BOUDOIR Splash out on a velvet chair or chaise for luxe bedroom lounging.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Peggy armchair in Dusty Rose cotton matt velvet, £740, Sofa.com; Marshall console table, £310, Perch & Parrow.

SHINE ON One or two accessories in rose gold instantly ramps up the glam vibe.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Red Grunge Watercolour Paint Mural, £36sq m, Murals Wallpaper; Z Lamp in Copper, £38, Ross & Brown is similar

COLOUR SCHEME

Get the look Use these to make your bedroom sing

THE FABRIC Momentum Velvets in Coral 132189, £61m, Harlequin

THE WALLPAPER Ombre Stripe in Blossom, £50 a roll, Graham & Brown

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THE PAINT Purbeck Stone estate eggshell, £60 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball

THE FLOORING Linie Design Acacia rug, from £312, Cloudberry Living

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Start with a brilliant new bed UPHOLSTERED

METAL FRAME

MODERN LUXE Available in four sophisticated colourways, this velvet bed ofers a hotel chic vibe.

Sullivan double bed in Mulberry, £400, Furnish Your Home

BEST OF BOTH A metal bed doesn’t always mean hard lines the gentle shape of this design adds contrasting softness to its strong frame.

Renata bed in Stone White, £129, Carpetright

SUBTLE STATEMENT Bring a touch of drama to your scheme with this shapely headboard in the softest of greys.

Condor double bed in grey, £249, Argos

CLASSIC DESIGN Shiny chrome gives this bed, with its old school bedknobs, a fresh and elegant revamp.

Ledbury double metal bedstead, £219, JD Williams Home

SOPHISTICATED SHAPE With its curving headboard, this bed has an elegant silhouette and is available in a wide range of fabrics.

Thea double bed in Coral brushed linen cotton, £1,100, Sofa.com

COOL LINES This frame combines a striking headboard with tapered legs a modern twist on the traditional.

Richard double bed in Black Nickel, £370, Furnish Your Home

TOTAL GLAMOUR Sumptuous button back detailing on this Regency style bed brings serious luxury to your space.

Eleanor double bed in Chatsworth Blue, £810, Living It Up

TIMELESS LOOK The tried and tested design of this dorm style bedstead is brought up to date with its chic bronze finish.

Oliver king bed in Bronze, £400, Feather & Black

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BEDROOM FURNITURE

Whether you want a modern or traditional look, in wood or metal, with sumptuous upholstery or handy storage, our selection of the best bed frames around will help you decide

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WITH STORAGE

WOOD FRAME

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL Choose this simple single number if you want to keep toys tidy in a child’s room or stow extra linens in the guest bedroom.

Hemnes single bed with two storage boxes, £220, Ikea

ALL IN THE DETAIL Rounded corners and tapered legs subtly mirror the smoothly turned spindles on the headboard.

Clerkenwell double bed, £799, Soak and Sleep

MADE TO MEASURE Available in 14 colourways, this bed can have drawers either side.

Oxford double bed with two drawers, £1,074, The Painted Furniture Company

KEEP IT SIMPLE Ensure a calming and sophisticated bedroom scheme with this classic, clean design.

Olivia double bed, from £369, Very

HIDDEN ASSETS Create a dramatic focal point with this headboard, and use the space under the lift up mattress to store bedlinen.

Attica double storage bed in Soft Black, £890, Living It Up

FRENCH BOUDOIR A contemporary white shade brings this classic design firmly into the modern world.

Opera king bed, £1,150, Perch & Parrow

CHIC & PRACTICAL This super sleek storage bed is perfect for tucking away everyday clutter.

Bumble double storage bed, £750, Habitat

SMART CHOICE Add a minimalist feel with this contemporary bed, crafted from smooth solid teak.

Baines king bed, £1,950, Lombok

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COLOUR SCHEME

Country yellow Warm and welcoming, it’s the perfect shade if you yearn for a relaxed and pretty space ◆ START ON THE VERTICAL Soft yellow works wonders on walls, wrapping your space in sunny colour. Begin by anchoring your scheme with paint or wallpaper (or both) in a mellow-citrus shade. Add contrast by painting above the picture rail, as well as the skirting, in a crisp fresh white. ◆ MIX YOUR PATTERNS Floral prints are key to this look, so choose several similarly styled motifs to bring in character. Don’t be tempted to overdo it though – choose plain blinds, lamp shades and throws, for example. ◆ BALANCE THE SCHEME Stick to neutrals for the rest of the room, including the floor, to allow the yellow colour to shine through.

Experiment with small touches of another pastel shade, such as blue or green, to ensure the look doesn’t feel too samey.

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REPEAT MOTIFS Hang pretty pinboards lined with wallpaper offcuts to echo the walls.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Skurar magnetic boards, £9 each, Ikea; Rudyard desk, £595, Loaf; Mustard velvet seat pad, £35, Graham & Green

MAKE A FEATURE Create a focal point behind the bed with wallpaper, painting the remaining walls a similar shade.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Sanderson Shalimar 216310 wallpaper, £69 a roll, Wallpaper Direct

COLOUR SCHEME

Get the look Use these to make your bedroom sing

THE FABRIC Poppy Damask in Linden/Ivory 225347, £49m, Sanderson

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THE WALLPAPER Cole & Son Cow Parsley in Citrus 66/7051, £85 a roll, Wallpaper Direct

THE PAINT Earthborn Daisy Chain claypaint, £40 for 2.5L, Designer Paint

THE FLOORING Amberly Twist carpet in Oatmeal, £7.99sq m, Carpetright

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Sort it out with storage Ensure your bedroom remains neat and tidy with our selection of genius clutter-busters

▲ HIDE & SEEK Swap out the odd socks and dust bunnies under your bed for a couple of neat storage boxes.

Perfect for bulky bedding and out-of-season clothing and shoes.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Romskog bed storage boxes, £45 each, Ikea

BOX OF DELIGHTS Keep all your precious things safely on display with one of these colourful luxe stashers.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Velvet-lined jewellery boxes, from £19.50 each, Oliver Bonas

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IT’S BEHIND YOU Lack the space for a bedside table? This clever headboard features a top ledge, six cubby holes and two pull-out mini shelves – perfect for your morning cuppa.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Smuggler headboard, from £495 for a double, Loaf

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Assign a home for everything in your bedroom, so you’re less likely to leave stuff lying around

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GINEVRA BENEDETTI, ASSOCIATE EDITOR

BEDROOM STORAGE

▲ CUPBOARD LOVE This natty number is almost a metre and a half wide, with a full-width hanging rail and two bonus drawers below.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Westcote Blue triple wardrobe, £750, The Cotswold Company

TIMELESS STYLE With drawers for smalls and four roomy ones for the rest, this reclaimedwood unit offers heaps of storage in a suits-allschemes design.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Harwood wide chest, £750, Next

THE BEST STORAGE TRUNKS

TOP STASH This handsome ottoman is smart and seriously spacious.

Badbury in Denim washed cotton, £474, Willow & Hall

PRETTY & PETITE Perfect for smaller treasures you can’t bear to part with.

Saffron in Midnight Diamond, £149, Swoon

GOOD WOOD Hide all evidence of your shoe addiction.

Aldsworth bench box, £255, Garden Trading

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COLOUR SCHEME

Dusty blues Soft and soothing hues create a tranquil, dreamy mood – perfect for drifting off ◆ ADD GRADUATED SHADES Blue is traditionally the ideal colour for decorating a bedroom as it is naturally restful. Introduce a variety of denim hues, from chambray to indigo, alongside soft greys to evoke a relaxed atmosphere in your space. ◆ PICK SUBTLE PRINTS Work muted checks and stripes – on bedlinen, rugs and cushions – into your scheme, avoiding anything too dramatic or contrasting. ◆ ANCHOR THE LOOK Wooden furniture, both natural and painted white, adds a relaxed and classic base for the look. ◆ TAILOR TO YOUR TASTE Go for an industrial edge by introducing metal light fittings and wall brackets for shelving or add a country feel by introducing natural wicker accessories and subtle floral prints.

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POP ART Use smaller accessories, like this jug, to add bolder accent tones of blue.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Jug, for similar try Dibor Cornflower Blue faded-effect Grecian Pitcher, £25, Notonthehighstreet.com

MOODY HUES Textured wallpaper in a deep-blue shade adds to the cosy, cocoon-like vibe.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Anaglypta Folded Paper, RD80028, £12.98 a roll, Wallpaper Direct; painted in Denim Drift matt emulsion, £27.56 for 2.5L, Dulux

COLOUR SCHEME

Get the look Use these to make your bedroom sing

THE FABRIC Hexham in Navy, £14.96m, Graham Sanderson Interiors

THE WALLPAPER Kali wallpaper 110868, £41 a roll, Scion

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THE PAINT Hurricane matt emulsion, £44 for 2.5L, Graham & Brown

THE FLOORING Moroccan rug in Navy, £47.99 for 170x120cm, Carpetright

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EXOTIC INFLUENCE Carved fretwork detailing gives an artisan feel Jaina round mirror, £79, Myakka

TALL ORDER Lean this narrow oak mirror against the wall in your dressing area Roffe standing mirror, £290, Perch and Parrow

ON THE TOP Transform your chest of drawers into a chic vanity station Provencale Dove Grey dressing table mirror, £225, Laura Ashley

BUY THE KEY PIECES

Choose a new mirror Whether practical or decorative, make space for a boudoir essential SIMPLE SCANDI Slot the mirror either vertically or horizontally into the oak base Menu Gridy Me mirror in Natural Oak, £85, Nest.co.uk

STOW AWAY Clean geometric lines with a handy drawer for jewellery or make up Mint storage mirror, £15, Sainsbury’s

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INDUSTRIAL FEEL Go for a smart designer look with this dark metal surround Metal framed mirror, £34.99, H&M

SEEING DOUBLE Understated glamour in the shape of two interlocking mirrors Oval layer mirror, £195, House of Fraser

STYLE & SUBSTANCE Metal and mirrored panels create functional wall art Roar + Rabbit Infinity mirror, £149, West Elm

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BEDROOM MIRRORS

GET ORGANISED Keep your favourite earrings safe on this mirror and jewellery stand combined Kamilah earring organiser mirror, £18, Urban Outfitters

GOLDEN GLAMOUR This looped metallic wirework frame ensures stylish retro appeal Matthew Williamson Gold wire woven mirror, £50, Debenhams

FRENCH FLAIR Intricate detailing creates a romantic chateau feel Tall French Grey mirror, £221, Sweetpea & Willow

ORNATE ELEGANCE Choose a decorative mirror made from resin for light and easy hanging Vouvant mirror, £236, Oka

ART DECO TRIO Arrange this classic bevelled edge set together on one wall Vintage mirrors, £59.99 for a set of three, Ideal Home range, Very

SMOOTH WOOD Keep essentials to hand in the curvaceous compartment Zuiver Retro round wall mirror, £79, Cuckooland

MINIMALIST DESIGN Hang this small modern mirror by its leather strap Ferm Living Enter mirror, £74, Naken

DUAL PURPOSE This sleek contemporary design has a handy hanging rail Umbra black floor mirror, £150, Hurn and Hurn

PRACTICAL PIECE Use the peach coloured pinboard for storing necklaces or displaying photos Rectangle pinboard mirror, £49, Oliver Bonas

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COLOUR SCHEME

Blush neutrals A pared-back combo of earthy shades and powder-pinks creates relaxed modern style ◆ BALANCE OUT YOUR COLOURS Mix subtle blush hues with soft whites, and finish with hints of warmer neutrals, such as linen, stone and sand, for a harmonious look. ◆ ADD INTEREST WITH PATTERN Introduce one or two printed motifs to break up the swathes of plain colour. Go for small-scale, delicate florals for a feminine feel or stick to graphic geometrics to keep the look cool and contemporary. ◆ CHOOSE WOODEN FURNITURE Pick out designs made from oak to bring both depth and warmth to the scheme. Pieces with black metal legs and handles will stop the look becoming too girly. ◆ CREATE A BACKDROP Paint wooden floors and walls in of white or soft pink to emphasise the natural light in the room.

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ALL SQUARE Frame a favourite piece of furniture with smart graphic wallpaper.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Chest, for similar try Industrial Apothecary drawer unit, £565, Vincent & Barn

NATURAL TOUCH Include plenty of texture with linen bedding and soft knitted throws.

BUY THE KEY PIECES White linen Olivia pillows, £65 each, Also Home; Rosa Linen stonewashed bedlinen, from £180 for a double set, LinenMe

COLOUR SCHEME

Get the look Use these to make your bedroom sing

THE FABRIC Dawn Chorus DAWN 49 50, £52m, Vanessa Arbuthnott

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THE WALLPAPER Modul in Blush/Parchment/Dove 111305, £43 a roll, Scion

THE PAINT Mirage II absolute matt emulsion, £43.50 for 2.5L, Little Greene

THE FLOORING Parisian Pine AR0W7860 luxury vinyl tile, £70sq m, Amtico

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Make your bed beautiful MIDNIGHT SKY

SCANDI GEO

GLAM LUXE

THE BEDLINEN Blue Ombre double bedding set, £20.99, Argos

THE BEDLINEN Geometric print double duvet set, £12, George Home

THE BEDLINEN Pure French linen in Charcoal Grey, from £28 for a pillowcase, Soak & Sleep

THE HERO CUSHION Constellation velvet cushion, £30, Oliver Bonas

THE HERO CUSHION Hygge Me cushion, £15, Ellie Ellie at Notonthehighstreet.com

THE HERO CUSHION Statement floral cushion in Berry, £22.50, Marks & Spencer

THE BASE CUSHION Geometric print cushion in Grey, £7, George Home

THE BASE CUSHION Hayden Geometric quilted cushion in Soft Pink, £25, Made.com

THE BASE CUSHION Fonda Fringes velvet cushion cover in Pink, £54, Out There Interiors

THE THROW J by Jasper Conran throw, £125, Debenhams

THE THROW Jacquard weave blanket in Light Grey/ White, £34.99, H&M Home

THE THROW Mohair throw in Fuchsia, £89.95, Bronte by Moon

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BEDLINEN

FEATURE HOLLY PHILLIPS

Choose your favourite look and transform your bedroom in an instant with these combinations of duvet covers, cushions and throws – there’s a look here for every taste…

NEUTRAL TEXTURES

EASTERN PROMISE

HIGHLAND FLING

THE BEDLINEN Isla Border bedding, from £16 for a pillowcase, Croft Collection at John Lewis

THE BEDLINEN Cranes double bedding set, £20.99, Argos

THE BEDLINEN Catherine Lansfield Stag double quilt set, £21, Wayfair

THE HERO CUSHION Agate sequin cushion, £39.50, Marks & Spencer

THE HERO CUSHION Flying Crane cushion, £12, Fox & Ivy range, Tesco

THE HERO CUSHION Fraser stag cushion, £45, Bella Art

THE BASE CUSHION Woollen cushion with pom poms, £19.99, HomeSense

THE BASE CUSHION Swipe Sequin cushion in Teal and Gold, £8, George Home

THE BASE CUSHION Laken cushion in Plum, £18, Dunelm

THE THROW Frosted faux fur throw, £18, George Home

THE THROW Double Cloth tassel throw, £50, Monsoon Home

THE THROW Marl pom pom throw, £30, Next

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COLOUR SCHEME

Floral pastels Layers of vintage-style botanicals in pale, pretty shades make for a sweet retreat ◆ BEGIN WITH A NEUTRAL BASE Key to this look is plenty of pattern, so choose a super-simple, all-white backdrop for walls and flooring to allow the florals to shine. ◆ MIX YOUR MOTIFS Choose mid- to small-scale prints of traditional blooms (avoiding anything tropical) on bedlinen, curtains and wallpaper. And finish with a scattering of foliage and butterfly designs. ◆ UPCYCLE WOODEN FURNITURE Add a refreshing hit of bold colour to your room by painting a small piece of furniture, such as a bedside table or chair, in a highlight shade of yellow, pink or verdigris. ◆ CHANNEL NOSTALGIC CHARM Pick out narrow-framed, junk-shop style pieces of furniture in painted wood and metal to keep the scheme light and airy.

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THE REAL THING Echo the floral motifs with a display of pots and vases filled with flowers and plants.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Longstock wallpaper in Multi, £30 a roll, John Lewis

FOCAL POINT A white metal bedframe is the perfect backdrop for a clutch of floral motifs.

BUY THE KEY PIECES For a similar bed, try the Alva iron bed frame in Satin White, from £569 for a double, The Original Bed Co

COLOUR SCHEME

Get the look Use these to make your bedroom sing

THE FABRIC Botanical, £52m, Bluebell Gray

THE WALLPAPER Albany Wood Panelling 479638, £16.99 a roll, Wallpaper Direct

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THE PAINT Stirling Green matt emulsion, £38 for 2.5L, Graham & Brown

THE FLOORING Jute rug, from £79 for 170x120cm, Marks & Spencer

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The best mattress for restful nights They’re a big investment and can make or break your sleeping routine. We’ve rounded up some of the top designs on the market to help you choose the right one for you…

BEST FOR…

AN UNDISTURBED NIGHT If you spend your nights next to a restless sleeper, the Eve memory foam mattress is probably for you. Made up of several layers, including a breathable air-flow layer, comfort layer, supportive foam base and a non-slip outer, the mattress has mediumfirm support and prevents any movement travelling from one side of the bed to the

Silentnight Sleep Soundly Miracoil Comfort, £199 for a double, John Lewis

other. It all adds up to the comfort and softness you’d expect from a memory foam mattress, with the level of support you’d find in a more traditional design.

What’s more, it doesn’t need turning. Eve offers free delivery, a 100-night sleep trial and free returns, and the mattresses are also available at Dreams stores nationwide.

BEST FOR…

FIRM, ZONED SUPPORT

Memory foam mattress for a double, £599, Eve

The patented spring system in this Silentnight mattress gives support where your body needs it most, and allows the bed to react independently to each sleeper, meaning even the most fidgety among us won’t disturb our partner. The springs cushion pressure points, but could be marginally less comfortable for those who sleep on their sides. The outside layer is micro quilted, while eco-comfort fibres make sure each night is cool and allergy-free. Unlike other mattresses, you can’t test this at home and send it back if you’re unhappy, so pop in store to try it out before you buy.

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THOSE ON A BUDGET Wrapped in a vacuum-packed roll, the Hovag mattress is easy to carry upstairs, but can take up to 48 hours to fully regain its shape. The traditional pocket-sprung construction, with a layer of soft filling, comes in a variety of sizes, both for standard UK and European beds (sold at Ikea), so make sure you order the right one for your bed frame. The medium-firm mattress may feel a little softer than usual but it’s surprisingly supportive.

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Hovag pocket-sprung mattress, £190, Ikea

BUYER’S GUIDE

BEST FOR…

DEEP, DEEP SLEEP If you want a super-thick mattress, look no further. At almost 30cm deep, the iGel Virgo Gold comes in either medium firm or firm. The ‘science’ says that its patented 10cm conductive ceramic-formula layer works with your body temperature, ensuring you don’t get too hot or too cold, while the ultra-squishy surface provides a supremely soft, almost bouncy top that is also wonderfully supportive whichever way you sleep. Plus, it doesn’t require turning.

iGel Virgo Gold medium firm, £949 for a double, Benson for Beds

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POCKET-SPRING DIEHARDS If you’re a mattress traditionalist, then this beauty is for you. This firm but cushioning design has individual pocket springs – 1,200 in a double – with fillings of cotton and wool to regulate temperature, and it comes in three tensions: Extra Firm, Firm and Regular. The damask cover feels luxurious and the spongy top layer adds softness that’s perfect for side sleepers.

Loaf offers a 100-night sleep trial and free returns, plus a five-year guarantee.

Our Perfect mattress, £545 for a double, Loaf

BEST FOR…

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PRESSURERELIEVING COMFORT Below the removable-forwashing outer on the awardwinning Leesa mattress are three layers of Avena foam to keep you cool, while pressurerelieving memory foam contours to your body and the dense 15cm core adds support.

The firmest of the memory foam mattresses we tried, it’s great if you sleep on your back or are a little heavier, but not as comfortable if you’re a side sleeper. Leesa offers free delivery and returns, a 100-day sleep test, plus website promotion codes for £100 off.

Leesa mattress, £599, Leesa

BEST FOR…

NIGHT-TIME SUPPORT If you prefer to be cosseted by a cloud-like mattress but your partner yearns for one that’s on the firm side, then this Simba ‘fits-all’ design may well be the answer.

The mattress has five layers including foam core, memory foam, a layer of micro-conical pocket springs and a Simbatex synthetic latex layer, all within a hypoallergenic outer cover. Simba offers free delivery, 100-night sleep trial, and free returns.

Hybrid double mattress, £599, Simba

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Use technology for a better night’s sleep Here’s how the latest gadgets can help you fall asleep faster and wake you up feeling refreshed and ready to go

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t’s a routine played out in bedrooms across the country: you brush your teeth, get into your pjs, set the alarm, read a little… and then stare at the ceiling for hours while your partner snores away. But technology may be able to help, with a host of new smart gadgets that scientifically monitor your slumber and suggest ways you can get to sleep quicker and stay asleep for longer.

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DID YOU KNOW? ◆ SLEEP TRACKING CAN BE USEFUL to find out how long it takes to fall asleep, how many hours you sleep and how restless you are. Smartphone apps record the data and suggest ways you can improve. ◆ WE GENERALLY SLEEP IN CYCLES OF 90 MINUTES , moving from light to deep and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. Sleep trackers use heart rate tracking and motion detection to sense when you move between sleep cycles. ◆ LIGHT BULB ALARM CLOCKS (dawn simulators) wake you up gradually and naturally with increasing light. Try the Withings Aura, £89.98, Amazon.

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TECHNOLOGY

THE PERSONAL TRAINER

THE SENSORY ALARM

THE ROOM MONITOR

This clever monitor lies under your mattress, analysing sleep patterns by tracking your heart rate and detecting snoring, recording all the data on the companion Health Mate app to give you a Sleep Score each morning. You can programme it to work with your other smart home devices to adjust the room temperature, turn lights on or off and even mute your phone.

Nokia Sleep Smart Sensor & Home automation pad, £99.99, John Lewis

Incredibly, this unique alarm clock uses small pods filled with flavours such as chocolate, peppermint, coffee, freshly baked bread and even the smell of the seaside, and when it’s time to get up it diffuses the scent into the bedroom to wake you. Each recyclable pod lasts a month – and don’t worry, there’s a back-up audible alarm so you won’t sleep through breakfast.

Sensorwake, £89, sensorwake.com

This smart home sensor measures air quality, humidity, temperature and noise levels in a room, and suggests ways to improve the environment via the smartphone app. Possibly most useful – especially for new parents – it can alert you to changes in room temperature and abnormal noise levels and help you keep your baby asleep for longer.

Netatmo Healthy Home Coach, £89.99, netatmo.com

THE SLOW & GENTLE RISER

THE SMART ALL-ROUNDER

THE SLEEP COACH

While this internet connected dimmable LED lamp (H19.3xW18.6x D18.6cm) won’t tell you how many hours of deep sleep you’ve had, it can be set to a virtually limitless number of white tones. By using the smartphone app diary feature, you can fall asleep to a relaxing warm glow, and then be woken gently with natural sunlight simulation.

Philips Hue Ambient Wellness table lamp, £99.99, Argos

One of the smallest fitness trackers with a heart rate monitor, the Alta is great at measuring steps and activity, but also automatically monitors your sleep patterns, and can help you to identify what factors guarantee a better sleep using the fully featured app. It also boasts a silent alarm, which gently vibrates instead of waking up the whole house.

Fitbit Alta HR, £130, Fitbit.com/uk

This cute bedside alarm clock Bluetooth speaker encourages better bedtime routines. Used alongside the app, there’s built-in breathing exercise routines to help you fall asleep faster or even beat jetlag and, cruelly, it limits the number of times you can hit the snooze button. This alarm clock even turns on the bedroom lights – using compatible wi-fi smart lighting – to get you up and moving!

Kello, £117, getkello.com

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Dress your bedroom windows Choose the ideal window treatment to suit both your sleep space and your style with our handy guide

▲ DO IT FOR THE KIDS Reflect your little ones’ favourite animals or toys in a roller blind that’s easy to replace as they get older. Plus, the blackout lining ensures no more early morning wake-ups.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Luxury blackout blind, from £42.50, English Blinds

LET IN THE LIGHT Custom-made for any window, shutters are a versatile way to control light, plus their timeless style will suit any home.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Full-height Boston shutters, from £55, Direct Blinds

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WINDOW TREATMENTS SOLID STYLE If you’re after a more traditional look, painted shutters provide a simple backdrop that won’t fight with patterns on your bedding, or harbour as much dust as curtains – great for allergy sufferers.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Solid raised shutters, from £156sq m, California Shutters

▲ ENSURE PRIVACY Window film is a great solution if your bedroom is overlooked, while still allowing natural light in.

Made to measure and easy to apply, the designs create a decorative twist.

▼ EASY UPDATE If you dread trying to achieve perfect pleats, check out eyelet curtains.

Ideal for large bay windows, simply hang them on your pole and let them drape naturally.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Corvus patterned window film, £79sq m, Purlfrost

BUY THE KEY PIECES Java eyelet curtains in Yellow, from £80 pair, John Lewis

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FEATURE HOLLY WALSH

With most of the shutter companies offering a bespoke colour match service, it’s so easy to fit them into your scheme

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HOLLY WALSH, FEATURES EDITOR

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Also Home 01483 608611 alsohome.com Amara 0800 587 7645 amara.com Amazon amazon.co.uk Amode 020 3397 7323 amode.co.uk Amtico 0121 745 0800 amtico.com Argos 0345 640 2020 argos.co.uk Bella Art 07919 103496 bellaart.co.uk Benson for Beds 0330 124 1100 bensonsforbeds.co.uk Black by Design 01889 502716 black by design.co.uk Bluebell Gray 0808 164 0130 bluebellgray.com Bronte by Moon brontebymoon.co.uk California Shutters 0800 195 0196 californiashutters.co.uk Carpetright 0330 333 3444 carpetright.co.uk Celtic & Co 0844 557 8877 celticandco.com Chaplins 020 8421 1779 chaplins.co.uk Clarissa Hulse 020 7226 7055 clarissahulse.com Cloudberry Living 0330 123 3301 cloudberryliving.co.uk Cox & Cox 0330 333 2123 coxandcox.co.uk Cuckooland 01305 231231 cuckooland.com Cult Furniture 020 8185 6960 cultfurniture.com Debenhams 0344 800 8877 debenhams.com Designer Paint 01323 430886 designerpaint.com Direct Blinds 0333 331 0959 directblinds.co.uk Dulux 0333 222 7171 dulux.co.uk Dunelm 0345 165 6565 dunelm.com English Blinds 0121 439 6770 englishblinds.co.uk Etsy etsy.com/uk Eve 0800 808 5766 evemattress.co.uk Farrow & Ball 01202 876141 farrow ball.com Feather & Black 01243 380600 featherandblack.com Fitbit fitbit.com/uk Furnish Your Home 0121 567 3131 furnishyourhome.co.uk Garden Trading 01993 845559 gardentrading.co.uk George Home 0800 952 0101 george.com

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Graham & Brown 0808 168 3795 grahambrown.com Graham and Green 01225 418200 grahamandgreen.co.uk Graham Sanderson Interiors 01423 568628 grahamsandersoninteriors.com H&M Home 0344 736 9000 hm.com Habitat 0344 499 4686 habitat.co.uk Harlequin 020 3457 5862 stylelibrary.com/harlequin HomeSense 01923 473561 homesense.com House of Fraser 0141 404 3747 houseoffraser.co.uk Hurn and Hurn 01603 559250 hurnandhurn.com Ikea ikea.co.uk JD Williams Home 0871 231 2000 jdwilliams.co.uk John Lewis 0345 604 9049 johnlewis.com Kello Getkello.com Laura Ashley 0333 200 8009 lauraashley.com Leesa leesa.co.uk Linen Me 020 8133 3853 linenme.com Little Greene 0845 880 5855 littlegreene.com Living It Up 0116 269 5960 livingitup.co.uk Loaf 0845 468 0698 loaf.com Lombok 020 7736 5171 lombok.co.uk Made.com 0344 257 1888 made.com Marks & Spencer 0333 014 8000 marksandspencer.com Monsoon Home 0870 412 9000 monsoon.co.uk Murals Wallpaper 0151 708 5400 muralswallpaper.co.uk Myakka 0345 460 3122 myakka.co.uk Naken 01986 781663 naken.co.uk Nest 0114 243 3000 nest.co.uk Netatmo netatmo.com Next Home 0844 844 8939 next.co.uk Notonthehighstreet.com 020 3318 5115 Oak Furniture Land 0800 440 2254 oakfurnitureland.co.uk Oka 03330 042042 oka.com Oliver Bonas 020 8974 0110 oliverbonas.com Out There Interiors 020 8099 7443 outthereinteriors.com

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