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EDITOR’S LETTER

Hi there!

It’s a new year, so start as you mean to go on by getting your home in order, whipping up healthy meals to beat the festive excess and rethinking your sleep routine to get the best night’s rest, so you feel refreshed all year round!

The first couple of months of the year bring exciting new beginnings; it’s a chance to reflect on the year before and try new things in the months ahead. For me, I’m thrilled to be embarking on a house renovation with my partner. When the dirty jobs are done and the dust has settled, I’ll get to work filling the interiors with my favourite furnishings and accessories. I’m particularly inspired by the denim decor ideas that Cassie has found this issue (p76) and one or two of Laurie’s shopping buys on page 8 will definitely feature. I’m a big fan of geometric patterns and have fallen in love with Emily’s living room (p86) – so much so, I just had to put it on the cover! You’ve been telling me that you want to see more of our real homes, so we’re delving deeper into our store of homes to bring more pages every issue.

You’ll love Lucy’s 1930s semi (p12), Pauline’s four-bed family home (p28) and Carmen’s stylish new build (p44), which are packed with decorating ideas. Finally, if you have trouble drifting off at night, our Style Made Easy pullout (p61) may come in handy. It’s all about sleep – from the ideal mattress to the best pre-bedtime snack – sharing how to get the best night’s rest. It’s definitely helped me give insomnia the boot! Happy styling!

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CONTENTS

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Inspiring homes & room makeovers

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Weekend projects, DIY advice & styling tips

Step-by-step craft ideas & upcycling how-tos

25+ quick and easy recipes on a budget

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STYLISTS AT HOME Meet the team and sign up to be part of your favourite mag READER OFFER Save 20% on accessories at Heathcote & Ivory

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124 DIARY DATES Our pick of things to see and do this February

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‘CHANGING IT UP KEEPS IT FRESH’ Lucy took a thrifty, creative approach to bringing her 1930s home up to date ‘I FELL IN LOVE WITH COUNTRY STYLE’ Faced with a rural renovation, Pauline embraced a traditional palette

STYLIST’S SECRETS Show your home a little love for Valentine’s Day ‘I LOVE MY HOME’S FRENCH THEME’ Carmen didn’t let the young age of her new-build home stop her giving the interior a certain je ne sais quoi ‘I WENT FOR A FUN PAINTED BACKDROP’ Emily got creative with paint for a modern living-room makeover 10 OF THE BEST LIVING ROOMS We’ve raided the Style At Home vaults to bring you the living-room looks we love!

‘I’VE GOT MY MUDROOM AT LAST’ Fed up with nowhere to store boots and sort laundry, Becki saw an opportunity in an unused corner of her extension

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100 ‘NOW WE CAN ENJOY FAMILY LIFE TOGETHER!’ Rachel was determined to replace her cramped kitchen with a modern, open-plan space

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THE £35 EDIT Our high-street best buys ART PRINTS Give your walls instant personality with these amazing artworks

STYLIST’S SECRETS Bring your rooms to life with bright, beautiful buys FOOTSTOOLS Put your feet up and check out our pick of perfect pouffes BOTANICAL PIECES Bring nature’s bounty into your home for a fresh feel

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CONTENTS Get the purr-fect desk area, p24

117 TRIED & TESTED Coffee machines 129 WHERE TO SHOP Get the details here 130 10 UNDER £10 Our best buys for a Scandi-inspired winter scheme

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Make beautiful tea towels using just paint and a potato!

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DRESS UP YOUR DESK Whether you’ve got a whole office or a small work area, do up your desk with these ideas GAIN A BATHROOM Turn a neglected space into a welcoming washroom GET THE FRENCH LOOK Craving a gorgeous Gallic look in your home?

Follow these simple tips – et voila!

STYLE MADE EASY: SLEEP Follow our fab tips for getting forty winks and you’ll be a sleeping beauty in no time LOOK WHAT YOU STYLED We’re madly in love with your #sahcupid snaps!

COLOUR CLASS Denim blue is this year’s hottest hue – here’s how to make it work HALL STORAGE IDEAS Make the most of your hallway with these storage hacks STYLIST’S SECRETS It couldn’t be simpler to create an easy reading nook HOME SAVER Common DIY dilemmas, plus handy household fixes

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Top tips and dream schemes for the best rest

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PRINTED TEA TOWELS Use some old-school printing techniques WILLOW HEART This easy, rustic-style project will add instant country chic SILVERY BOTTLES Embrace an antique finish by making mercurised glassware RAG-RUG CHALKBOARD FRAME Try your hand at this unique project, using old scraps of colourful fabric SMART REVAMPS Give accessories and furniture a hot new look

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HEARTY HEALTHY MEALS Start the year as you mean to go on with these warming yet wholesome dishes

TAKE A PACK OF… Curly kale – we’ve got four yummy recipes for you to try QUICK & EASY MEALS in just 50 minutes BUSY COOK’S SHOPPING LIST Small on ingredients, but big on flavour SWEET TREAT Warm your family’s cockles with this juicy fruit crumble

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Stylists at Home

Meet the team

Every issue we have a little extra help from members of our reader panel, Stylists at Home. Look for their tips and ideas in the magazine…

Becky Greenaway

Alex Blakelock ABOUT ME I’m 33, and I live with my partner Paul, 39, in a three-bedroom 1950s dormer bungalow in Eversley, Hampshire.

WHAT IS YOUR BEST HOME STYLE TIP? Never be afraid to ask people for their opinions – from family and friends to shop assistants. They can often give you advice on things you might not have considered before.

ABOUT ME I’m 26, and I live with my boyfriend Jack, 27, in a three-bed semi-detached house in Walsall.

WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY? I would reprioritise the order in which we renovated our house – rather than spending money on having our living room fireplace built, we would first have invested in getting our bathroom done up!

Bernadette Brown

Karl Grant ABOUT ME I’m 38, and I live in a converted chapel built in 1807 in Bedfordshire, with my wife Sarah, 39, and daughter Ava, 6, and I blog at TheWhitewashHare.weebly.com.

WHAT’S YOUR LATEST PROJECT? I did a major paint job in our living room and dining area, creating a neutral backdrop – and like most major jobs, it wasn’t an easy one!

ABOUT ME I’m 48 and I live with my husband Darren, 47, and children Lucina, 18, and Joshua, 15, in a fourbed detached in Northamptonshire.

WHAT’S YOUR BEST MONEYSAVING TIP? Don’t be quick to throw things away – you might find you can reuse them, or sell them if not. Also, plan ahead and consider when sales are on throughout the year.

Samantha Mason

Jade Wilce

ABOUT ME I’m 42, and I live in a four-bed detached house in Essex with my husband Paul, 44, and our daughters Holly, 15, and Abbie, 13.

WHAT’S YOUR BEST HOME STYLE TIP? When making the beds, always tuck your bedding in nice and tight, and make sure the sheets and duvet are impeccably ironed, for a luxurious hotel look.

GET IN TOUCH Have you just finished decorating your home or maybe transformed a room from drab to fab? Email us at styleathome@timeinc.com with some photos and you could be featured in an upcoming issue of Style at Home.

ABOUT ME I’m 29, and I live with my husband Matthew, 32, in a three-bed semi in Gloucestershire.

WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE ROOM? I love my bathroom. Until recently it was my least favourite room, but we’ve transformed it by adding a beautiful roll-top bath, clean white subway tiles on the walls, and patterned floor tiles.

We want to see what you’ve done in your own homes!

Be part of our reader panel If you’d like to share tips and style advice with other readers, then we’d love to hear from you. Simply get in touch online at housetohome. co.uk/stylistsathome FEBRUARY 2017 | 7

Black dream catcher, £5

Metal beaded scallop shade, £25

GEORGE HOME

Dark side

Go for a dramatic scheme with emerald, black and gold

Fairy statue, £4 Keys, £4

Glass jar, £2 Teal furry cushion, £7

The £35 EDIT Shopping Editor Laurie has searched the high street and online for this month’s brilliant home buys – all £35 or less Keyring, £7

Tea cosy, £14

Gauntlet oven glove, £16

Want it now!

THIS SET OF FOUR TRAYS MAKES A GREAT GIFT, BUT WE ̦D RATHER KEEP IT FOR OURSELVES! Veneer tray set, £19, AtNo67 Concept Store

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Cushion, £26

SOPHIE ALLPORT

Let it bee

Get abuzz with excitement for these sweet buys

Mug, £11; coasters, £13 for four; cereal bowl, £14; dinner plate, £18, all Sophie Allport

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ALL UNDER £35 Skull cloche, £10; green velvet cushion, £8; damask cushion, £8, all George Home

3 of the best WALL PLAQUES We want them all!

Glass and copper plaque, £9, Pasx

Pineapple, £1.50, Primark

Hanging sign, £11, Garden Trading

Black tile-print candle, £7.99; hanging light bulb with transparent wire and hook, £9.99; white paper origami fairy lights, £12.99, all New Look

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at Home JADE SAYS

Heart mirror plaque, £4.99

NEW LOOK

My favourite buys Add shades of bronze and rose gold Soft cream cushion, £7.99

‘You could use the beautiful AtNo67 trays on a dressing table to display all your beauty products and group all your perfumes, or in your home office to store your stationery.’

Metallic Shake It frame, £5.99

Candle jar, £6.99

Jewellery stand, £8.99

GET A ROSY GLOW

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Cushion

CORNER

LED glass hurricane lantern, £12

Use patterned prints to pep up your sofa Foldable box, £8

MATALAN

On the slate

Team grey, inky blue and geo patterns for an industrial look Pink-hued zigzag cushion, £12.99, H&M

Bookends, £10

Abigail Ahern Edition applique cushion, £28, Debenhams

Velvet cushion, £12

GO GREY Mohair throw, £20

ON MY RADAR

Love is in the air

Teal Mix abstract-print cushion, £25, Marks & Spencer

Channel romance with these Valentine-inspired buys Pink hearts iPhone cover, £15, QVC Icarus mug, £8.95, Prezzybox

Monty Honeycomb cushion in dark grey, £34.95, Cuckooland

Check out our blog cushienumber.co.uk for even more affordable, must-have accessories.

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French quote print by Lovely Decor, £9.99, Amazon

Heart candle

by Bolsius, £4.99, Amazon

Heart-shaped baking tin, £4.95, Dotcomgiftshop

Heart balloons, £4.30 for 10, Papermash

ALL UNDER £35 Geometric duvet set, from £10 for a single duvet cover and pillowcase, Matalan

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Give your bedroom HYGGE STYLE

+ Skandinavisk candle, £25, Printer + Taylor

+ Crochet cushion, £12.99, H&M

Avron vase, £30, Abode Living

H&M Candle, £9.99

Desert oasis

Drink in this look of warm blues and rustic textures Mug, £3.99

SAND MEETS SKY

Apron, £17.99

Stylist

at Home KARL SAYS

Cushion covers, from £3.99; scented candles, from £3.99; baskets, £12.99 each; curtain, £24.99 for two, all H&M

FEATURE LAURIE DAVIDSON

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GREY-WASHED PIECES ARE THE PERFECT FINISHING TOUCH FOR COOL FEBRUARY DISPLAYS Resin leaf dish, £30; resin pine cone, £25; both Cox & Cox

‘Hygge is all about cosiness, so layer up those crochet cushions. Team with faux-fur and knitted throws for a warm, inviting atmosphere.’

Vase, £8.99

Basket, £14.99

Cushion, £12.99

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‘Changing it up MIX IT UP. ‘Changing accessories around is a way to get a different look without buying new pieces’

MY HOME...

GREAT IDEA

‘Try Etsy for budgetfriendly wall art you can download and print’

ABOUT ME I’m Lucy Tortise, 35. I live with my husband James, 30, our son Freddie, 4, and we’re expecting our second child later this year.

MY HOME A 1930s two-bedroom semi in Solihull, West Midlands, which we bought in 2011.

WHEN I BOUGHT IT I was worried about the lack of space for a family home and all of the rooms needed updating. The wallpaper needed to be stripped and the kitchen space wasn’t practical for us.

AND NOW The house feels very light and airy for a small twobedroom property and it’s the perfect space for entertaining.

STYLE TIP Work with your own style and don’t try to follow trends.

Have fun experimenting with ideas and don’t overthink it too much.

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SIZE MATTERS ‘The grey sofa from DFS fits perfectly into the small space and doesn’t feel overbearing’

Concerned about the lack of space in her 1930s house, budget-savvy Lucy, 35, used her eye for detail and a thrifty approach to create a stylish and spacious home for her rapidly growing family

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s my husband James and I were first time buyers, we were mindful of the need to not overspend on a property, and end up with a hefty mortgage to pay off,’ says Lucy.

‘We were looking for somewhere within a sensible budget, that we could still put our own design stamp on. It was James who fell in love with this two-bedroom semi-detached home dating from the 1930s and convinced me it was a great buy. But to begin with, I wasn’t so sure, due to the lack of bedrooms, and I was worried about storage space, too.

We were drawn to the peaceful location, near to our family and friends, and we loved the wild garden at the back of the house that looks out over beautiful rolling countryside. Looking back now, I realise we may have been a little naive about what work needed doing to the house, as when we moved in, I quickly realised that simply buying some new furniture and pretty cushions wouldn’t be quite enough to turn it into the home I’d envisaged!

Taking on a challenge

While the structure of the house was good and sturdy, we knew that we wanted to rework the layout of most of the rooms.

The original kitchen was a very small galley space, with a door that led through to a small dining room, but we wanted something that was more of an open-plan design, to suit our growing family.

We knocked down the wall between the dining room and kitchen to create an airy kitchen diner that makes much better use of the space. The whole house needed new electrics, which was a big job, and we had all the rooms re-plastered when we

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OPEN PLAN.

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‘The space now flows through from the kitchen diner to the living room’

Copper tray, £34, MiaFleur

Cactus vase, £2, Tiger

Faux-fur throw, The Bavarian Wolf by Icon, £70, BeanBagBazaar

‘TO BREAK UP ALL -WHITE DECOR AND ADD WARMTH, INTRODUCE COLOURFUL TEXTILES LIKE OUR SOFA AND DINING AREA RUG’ moved in. We also had new carpets laid and new flooring put down in the kitchen, too. We still need to have the bathroom done so it better suits our needs as a family, especially as we have a new baby on the way, due this summer.

Due to budget constraints, we had to tackle the project in stages, but we’re thrilled with the finished result. I worked hard to get the fireplace in the living room to fit in with our decor. I painted the surround in a bright white paint to match the walls, then bought some special marble paint that can be used near heat to paint the underneath section black.

I had to give the fireplace several coats to make it stand out but it’s certainly made a big difference to the room and is now a striking focal point when you first walk in.

Stylish updates

As the house can sometimes feel small, I’ve tried to keep the decor bright and airy by using lots of white wherever possible.

I then added splashes of various colours

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at Home SAM SAYS

‘The subtle touches of green in the kitchen are easy on the eye, and add freshness and texture. Plus, Lucy’s stunning vintage-style mint-green food mixer is to die for!

COSY CORNER. ‘I love the retro-style armchair from Ikea and our colourful collection of books’

GOING GREEN. ‘I like to add natural touches with indoor plants such as cacti and spider plants’

STYLE TIP

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‘Combine neutral cream units with a wooden work surface for a timeless kitchen look’

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FROM SCRATCH. ‘Our kitchen is by B&Q and their excellent design service was what swayed us to buy from them’

GREAT IDEA

‘For a kitchen design you can live with for a long time, consider Shaker-style units’

‘A WHITE KITCHEN IS THE IDEAL BACKDROP TO ADD PERSONALITY WITH BRIGHT, BOLD TEXTILES LIKE MY RETRO PRINT TINS AND TOWELS’ through accessories such as cushions, flowers and books, to introduce some character and a homely feel.

James and I both love to travel, and we lived in Australia for a year before we started a family, so we’ve picked up plenty of interesting pieces from around the world that we like to incorporate into our decor for an individual look. I want people to feel calm and comfortable in our home, and I find lovely aromas very soothing, so I like to use scented candles

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to make the house feel cosy. My favourite candle has to be the Winter fragrance from The White Company – it makes the whole house feel so snug and inviting.

I love to shop for homewares in highstreet stores like Habitat, Ikea and John Lewis, as well as TK Maxx and HomeSense for one-off finds. There’s also a fabulous furniture shop in Solihull called Liv, which stocks all sorts of gorgeous interior pieces.

I tend to get my design and decorating inspiration from interiors magazines and

accounts I follow on Instagram, as well as from my mum. She’s always had a very cool, interesting style so I value her opinion a lot when I’m buying pieces for my home.

As we’ve been trying to stick to a budget, I’m a bit of a bargain hunter. I’m always looking around for the best-value way to get hold of something I really like.

Family affair

I’m very fortunate that our four-year-old son, Freddie, loves all things interiors, just

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Hit the shops Five tips on what to buy to get Lucy’s style GO SURFING Lucy buys a lot of her furniture through eBay shops or similar sites. Find the item you like elsewhere then search for it online to save time and money.

OUTDOORS IN Follow Lucy’s lead and decorate with foliage to bring an element of nature into your styling. Try MiaFleur for pretty faux foliage and artificial blooms, as well as stylish containers.

OFF THE WALL Love the wall stickers as an alternative to wallpaper? Try Oakdene Designs for a wide range of children’s wall stickers from as little as £5.

COPPER CRUSH Lucy’s metallic candle holders and desk lamp are right on-trend this season. Try Oliver Bonas for a great selection of copper accessories; we’re loving their Tiggy side table, £55.

KEEP IT CLASSIC If, like Lucy, you’re looking to redesign your kitchen without breaking the bank, explore the Cooke & Lewis range at B&Q for affordable ranges. The Carisbrooke ivory collection is perfect for a timeless country look.

COLOUR POP. ‘My Multistem tins from Orla Kiely make me smile every time I make the tea’

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like his mum! Even from a young age, he has always noticed when something new has been brought into the house or if something has been changed, and as he’s got older, he now has his own opinion on where things should go. I try to involve him in all aspects of styling our home and organising storage – he even likes to ‘style’ his bedside table with his toy cars!

When our daughter is born later this year, she will share Freddie’s room once she’s out of her cot, and then we hope to

‘The simplicity of the tiling, walls and paintwork in the kitchen gives a clean, sparkling look and keeps the room feeling spacious.’

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YELLOW FEVER. ‘These playful Habitat cushions match our bedside lamps perfectly and didn’t break the bank’

GREAT IDEA

‘In a compact bedroom, go for bedside tables instead of cabinets to give the illusion of more space’

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3 style buys

Galaxite side table, £150, Oliver Bonas

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MODERN LOOK ‘The white desk is from Habitat and I found the yellow chair on eBay. It’s a great little area for home working’

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Trene pillowcase, £7, Habitat

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White artificial cactus plant in pot, £4.99, New Look

OUT ON DISPLAY. ‘I like to experiment with grouping small accessories – it can be the key to pulling your look together’

‘CREATE A GALLERY WALL TO ADD INTEREST TO A SMALL AREA - USE WASHI TAPE WHICH WON’T DAMAGE WALLS, TO HANG POSTCARDS AND PHOTOS’

Stylist

at Home BECKY SAYS

‘Lucy’s use of framed wall art injects fun and character into her home.

Hanging them high on the wall also draws the eye upwards to create the illusion of higher ceilings.’

extend into the loft over the next few years to give them separate bedroom, which will be more suitable as they grow.

My mum has recently taken up knitting and she has made two beautiful throws for us. She knitted a monochrome one for Freddie’s bedroom that he adores! It’s great to have something that’s been made by a loved one, as it adds to the cosy, family feel, plus it also means you have a truly unique piece. While I’m not particularly crafty myself, I love to get stuck in with DIY (even if I sometimes do it wrong!) and once I have an idea in my head, I like to get on with it rather than think about it for too long.

I’m constantly playing around with the position and arrangement of our furniture and accessories, tweaking pictures and reorganising cupboards, and I’m lucky to have a husband who just goes with the flow and doesn’t question why the sofa is sitting in a different spot in the living room from one evening to the next! I think it helps to keep the space feeling fresh

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1930S SEMI JUNIOR. DESIGNER. ‘Freddie loves trips to Ikea and he helped choose his bed as a birthday present’

WELL SPOTTED. ‘The wall stickers are from Etsy and Freddie helped me fix them in place’

BUDGET UPDATE.

GREAT IDEA

‘Fill your bathroom with plants – they thrive in the moist conditions’

STICK TO CLASSIC DESIGNS IN A CHILD’S ROOM FOR AN ENDURING LOOK THAT WON’T DATE TOO QUICKLY AS THEY GROW UP’

Stylist

at Home ALEX SAYS

‘Don’t forget window ledges, which can be used as an extra space to show off your favourite accessories and photos, or to store books that never stay on the shelves for long.’

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and it’s a great way to change up the look of your interior without spending a penny.

From house to home

Despite my initial reservations about space, we absolutely love our home now, and while it may not be the biggest, we’re very happy here as a family. I would much rather sleep at night not worrying about the debt that would be hanging over us had we bought a more expensive house, or designer furniture. It just goes to show that you don’t need to spend a fortune to create a happy home.

I don’t see myself ever getting tired of living here – I feel proud when people come round to visit and I love getting creative with re-styling the rooms when I feel it’s time for a change!’

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FEATURE AND STYLING CASSIE PRYCE PHOTOGRAPHS OLIVER GORDON

‘The bathroom needs redecorating, but for now, I’ve added interest with colour’

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ART PRINTS

Update your look for less and give your walls some wow factor with a modern art print

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e’re inspired by Lucy’s contemporary look and love how she uses artwork to reflect her style. Choosing the right print can be a tricky task, so we’ve selected our favourite designs from the high street and online that come in at £40 and under each.

CATS A GOOD LOOK

£5.10

Pop the Cactus poster in a natural wood frame, DESENIO

£40

Include some feline friends in your styling with this quirky cats screen print, U STUDIO

£4

The Tvilling Love Who You Are posters will give your look a fashion-forward edge, IKEA*

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GO FOR GOLD

£14.70

Team the Scales gold-foil print with other abstract designs, LENCRERIEMARINE AT ETSY

ART PRINTS

£20

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Love modern mono?

Get the Zig Zag print, THE LOVELY DRAWER

Be adventurous with the travel-inspired map print, OLD ENGLISH COMPANY

ROARSOME STYLE!

£20

FEATURE CASSIE PRYCE ILLUSTRATION SHUTTERSTOCK *PRICE FOR TWO PRINTS

Hang the Colourful Creatures Cockatoo print for a tropical twist, ABODE LIVING

£19.95

Frame the Isilwane print for a quirky addition, OHH DEER

STYLE SECRETS

Try out these smart ideas for displaying artwork FREEZE FRAME

£20

Cheer up your decor with the floral Rifle Paper Co. print, PAPERMASH

Get creative and curate your own gallery wall using a collection of frames. Before you start hanging them, work out the composition on the floor or on the wall using masking tape to ensure you’re happy with your chosen layout.

TAKE A SHELFIE Position your collection of artwork in frames along a picture

ledge for an alternative styling idea.

This is a great option for people who like to change up their look regularly, as the frames can be moved around easily when you want an update.

OFF THE WALL For something different, use washi tape to stick your prints directly to the wall. Use tape to form a frame around the print or cut into small triangles to make picture corners.

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Three ways to PEPUP Whether you’ve got a full-blown office or just a corner of a room, you can

Cosy retro

Metro ladder shelf, £89; Shelby rug, £59; Brooklyn chair, £99; baskets, £24 for two, all Very

This look is all about texture and iconic designs, with little pops of colour thrown in. If you don’t have much room, this ladder shelf with desk is ideal for saving space.

Choose a large patterned rug and some handy rattan baskets to put your desk essentials in, or simply use to store your back issues of Style at Home!

Modern mono

Create a contemporary space with trendy black-and-white furniture and accessories. Metal details, such as the desk and chair legs, and a retro-style lamp, add an industrial vibe, while elements of rattan and bleached wood soften the scheme. Keep things streamlined – storage is your friend when it comes to this look.

Jaipur glass photo frame in nickel, £9.95, Dotcomgiftshop

Hedgehog storage pot, £6.50, Berry Red

Periodic table wall chart, £29.95, Dotcomgiftshop

Lexon roll air tape dispenser, £12, Amara

Loft adjustable task lamp, £45, Marks & Spencer

Yellow Freakish clock, £57.50, A Splash of Colour Studio table lamp, £48, Amara

Zigzag storage box, £3.49, HomeSense The Giant Electric wall clock, £75, Newgate Clocks

Classico office chair, £379, John Lewis

A6 snakeskinlook notebook, £2, Tiger

Ottilie flat-woven kilim-style wool rug, £189, La Redoute

Doodle set, £9.50, Oliver Bonas

Retro letter board, £45, Papermash

Scissors with leather handle, £10.90, AtNo67 Concept Store

Do it

DRESS UP YOUR DESK

YOUR DESK AREA smarten up your workstation in no time with one of these three looks

Timeless charm

Quill bureau, £695, Loaf

If a modern desk isn’t for you, why not opt for a traditional bureaustyle design? There’s something so romantic about the thought of putting pen to paper (or hand to keyboard!) surrounded by classic furniture, and the drawers are ideal for storage. Keep the look feminine with faux flowers, pretty stationery and cute accessories.

Lined notebook, £2, Tiger

Rattan chair in natural, £210, Cuckooland

Floral pencils, £11, Papermash

Mesh box, £12.99, H&M Home

Ruby table lamp, £39, Marks & Spencer

Recycled gold floral pen pot, £4.95, Heart & Parcel at Notonthehigh street.com

Hailey Swivel office chair, £179, Made

Cat doorstop, £30, Sophie Allport

Grey willow heart memo board, £10, The Contemporary Home

Ludde sheepskin grey rug, £30, Ikea

Harvest seat cushion, £8, Sainsbury’s Love Quote floral bottle arrangement, £7.99, Dunelm

Check out our blog cushienumber.co.uk for even more affordable, must-have accessories.

FEATURE LAURIE DAVIDSON

White wicker basket, £10, M&Co

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PRINTED TEA TOWELS

Make Lucy’s

GEO-PRINT TEA TOWELS

Return to your childhood by trying a fun potato-printing project to give plain tea towels a colourful, geo-patterned makeover

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ress up your kitchen with a bright new set of tea towels in pretty designs to add colour and pattern into your scheme.

We’ve chosen bold geometric shapes for our designs, but you could cut the potato printers into any shape you like – try using a shop-bought cookie cutter to create intricate shapes on them if you’re feeling creative. As for colour, go for vibrant pops or sophisticated tones that blend in.

Coastal Cote de Provence copper fruit basket, £10; Croft paddle chopping board, £30; Social by Jason Atherton serving board, £18, all John Lewis

FOR JUST

£15

HOW TO

TAKES 2 HRS COST £14.99* Iron & ironing board Simplicity grey and white tea towels, £5.99 for three, Dunelm Sharp knife Potatoes Paintbrush Dylon Fabric Paint in Dark Yellow, Deep Pink and Turquoise, £3 for 25ml, Hobbycraft

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Continue to stamp the paint design on – you can alternate colours and sizes or stick to one stamp for a uniform pattern. Leave to dry completely, then iron pattern-side down on a hot setting to set.

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CREATE A NEAT AND HANDY DISPLAY BY HANGING YOUR FUNKY TEA TOWELS ON HOOKS INSTEAD OF HIDING THEM AWAY, FOLDED UP IN DRAWERS

PROJECT & STYLING CASSIE PRYCE PHOTOGRAPH DAVID GILES *PRICE FOR THREE

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Iron a tea towel to remove any creases. Carefully cut your potato into the shape that you’ve chosen. We made a triangle by slicing a potato in half to create a flat, stamping base, placing it flat-side down and then cutting the sides of the triangle. The semi circle was made by cutting the leftover side in half.

When cutting, leave enough of the potato to hold onto behind the stamping surface. Use a paintbrush to apply the paint to the potato shape, then stamp onto the towel.

NEW & EXCLUSIVE

Introducing Indigo Garden, a collection of contemporary fabrics for Roman blinds & curtains by Discover more at hillarys.co.uk/charlotte-beevor or call 0800 587 6480 for a free home appointment

‘I fell in love with

COUNTRY STYLE’

Renovating a rural home helped Pauline, 48, find her passion for pretty pastels and a modern rustic look

MY HOME...

ABOUT ME I’m Pauline Matthews, 48, and I live with my husband Tim, 51. We make and sell personalised gifts and keepsakes at hugsandhearts.co.uk. We have two grown-up sons, Tom and Cobey.

MY HOME A four-bedroom 1960s house near Hawarden, North Wales, bought in September 2009.

WHEN I BOUGHT IT It was very old-fashioned inside, with a dark kitchen and lots of dated carpets and wallpaper. There was no central heating and no bathroom upstairs.

AND NOW We’ve added a sun-filled dining room, an upstairs bathroom, and restored the original parquet flooring throughout. I’ve completely redecorated, mixing classic and upcycled furniture with pastel colours and pretty, country-style wallpapers, fabrics and accessories.

STYLE TIP Combine painted furniture with natural wood finishes for warmth and a loose, relaxed feel.

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CHINA STORE ‘I painted this second-hand dresser greeny-blue, so it’s ideal for displaying my Susie Watson Designs china’

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CASUAL DINING. ‘I chose an extending table for flexibility. All my chairs are secondhand bargains that I’ve painted, and I love the relaxed feel you get from the mix of styles’

‘EVEN THOUGH WE REPLACED THE KITCHEN WALL CABINETS THEY WERE STILL IN GOOD CONDITION, SO WE RECYCLED THEM AS GARAGE STORAGE’

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his house was originally built for my great uncle and aunts back in the 1960s, and I like the idea that it’s still in our family today,’ says Pauline.

‘My husband Tim and I bought it from my elderly great aunt about six years ago.

We had a modern home in a nearby town at the time, but we’d always imagined ourselves moving to the country once our boys had left school.

The peace and tranquillity of the location were a big draw, but the house had been

empty for a while when we came to look at it and I was concerned that it needed complete modernisation. That didn’t put Tim off, though. He loved it straightaway and was confident that we could transform it. My great aunt was thrilled that her home was staying in the family and she kindly let us start renovating it gradually before the sale was actually completed.

New beginnings

There was a huge amount of work to be done, starting with basics like fitting

QUAINT AND QUIRKY .

‘This HomeSense unit is ideal for storing my Emma Bridgewater and Cath Kidston mugs’

STYLE TIP

‘Pick wooden flooring to update your rooms and create an instant country look’

3 style buys Wicker heart, £10, Matalan

Apple Ditsy double oven gloves, £14, Cath Kidston

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Grey pom pom cushion, £29.50, Marks & Spencer

brand-new windows, connecting the gas, installing central heating and rewiring.

We employed local tradespeople where needed and tackled as much as possible ourselves. There was also a lot of help from both our dads, particularly with rebuilding one of the fireplaces. Sadly, they’ve both since passed away, but it’s lovely to still be living with their handiwork.

The rewiring was probably the worst part. There was dust everywhere, and when I saw the empty rooms with the walls all chiselled out, the scale of our challenge really hit home. Once the replastering got underway, though, I could see the house starting to take shape again. Tim and I spent hours scraping off the old-fashioned

1960S DETACHED MODERN. COUNTRY. ‘Painting the kitchen island with a multisurface paint was quite easy, and very effective’

Love it

Stylists at Home

BERNADETTE SAYS

‘The kitchen island and simple stools mean that meal preparation can be a social event, while the simple units and worktops allow Pauline to be creative with her storage.’

CAUSING A STIR. ‘These decoupaged wooden spoons are from local crafter, Nana Spoon’

‘IF YOU’RE PLANNING ROWS OF WALL SHELVES IN YOUR KITCHEN, MEASURE CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THEY DON’T PROTRUDE TOO FAR OVER THE WORKTOPS’

Make it

Fall in love with our willow heart project PAGE 42

wallpapers and pulling up the patterned carpets. Discovering the wooden parquet floors underneath was a real bonus as they’ve been in the house since it was built.

They needed sanding and plenty of TLC, but they make a really lovely feature now.

New space

We moved in after about seven months of renovation, although we still had plenty of plans, including a complete rethink of the kitchen. The dark oak cabinets weren’t my taste and I really wanted a central island and a light, open feel. We decided to redesign the whole room, taking a little extra space from the hall and adding an orangery-style dining area at the

GOING RUSTIC. ‘Adding shelves was a major change, and pretty, country-inspired colour and accessories make all the difference’

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PATTERN PLAY. ‘I teamed this wallpaper

by Cabbages & Roses with bolder prints and warm neutrals’

Stylists at Home BECKY SAYS

‘Pauline was so lucky to find the lovely floorboards! It’s always worth checking the floor underneath old carpets, as often wooden boards can be brought back to life with a bit of TLC.’

‘MANY DIY STORES OFFER A PAINT-MIXING SERVICE, COLOUR-MATCHING ANYTHING FROM FABRIC AND YARN TO PAPER OR PLASTIC TO GET YOUR PERFECT HUE’

WELCOME HOME. ‘The console is the bottom half of an old dresser that I’ve painted in a lovely soft shade of green. Tim made the peg shelf above it’

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back. Tim sketched out the initial plan and worked together with a local builder to create a fabulous new space with a glass apex roof, big windows and French windows leading out to the garden.

Once the orangery and kitchen were completed, we carried on working our way through the house, redecorating and improving as our budget allowed. The main bathroom is downstairs, but four years ago, we put a second one in upstairs, which has made a big difference. Rather than lose a bedroom, we converted a built-in coat cupboard on the landing.

We had to plan the space really carefully, because I was determined to squeeze in a beautiful roll-top bath as well as a basin

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STYLE TIP

‘Don’t get hung up on having everything symmetrical on a mantelpiece – play around with the arrangement of objects’

Buy it

Finish your living room with a footstool PAGE 38

and WC. We installed the biggest roof lantern we could, so there’s plenty of natural light, and even though it’s a small room it’s definitely got the wow factor.

3 style buys

Smart shopping

I brought quite a bit of furniture with me from our old home, but I’ve gradually replaced most of the more contemporary things. As the character of this house has come through, it’s influenced my taste, so I’ve found myself leaning more and more towards the country look. These days I go for soft pastel colours and floral patterns and I’ve become a big fan of pretty wallpapers and fabrics. I like to mix budget buys with good-quality products from

COSY HEARTH. ‘After we put the wood burner in, I painted the wooden surround off-white, so it wouldn’t look too heavy’

Green Regency teacup and saucer, £8.95, Dotcomgiftshop

English floral bunting, £13.99, Candle & Cake

Bird jug, £9, The Contemporary Home

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FLORAL RETREAT.

CLOCKING ON. ‘This wall is one of the first things you see, so I’ve made it eye-catching – the letters and clocks makes it look fun and interesting’

‘The bedroom was all white, but I covered one wall in Laura Ashley’s Geranium paper for a dash of colour’

‘TRANSFORM SIMPLE CHARITY SHOP BARGAINS BY GIVING THEM A COAT OF BRIGHT PAINT FOR A WHOLE NEW LOOK’

Stylists at Home ALEX SAYS

‘Not sure about pretty pastels?

Stick with florals and prints, but in a single or limited palette – try warm grey, cool blue or sea green. Break them up with plenty of crisp white hues and cream, too.’

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sources like Cabbages & Roses or Laura Ashley, but I’ll use them sparingly to get the look I want while keeping costs down.

Investment pieces like sofas and beds were bought from local retailers, but I’ve also upcycled plenty of second-hand items. I’m always hunting in charity shops, house-clearance places and on eBay. I’ll pick out things with a nice shape or design details that I know will stand out once I’ve painted them. I like to think about the history and story behind each item too, and if something catches my eye, I’ll always buy it there and then. It might well be gone the next time I look!

Choosing the new kitchen was one of our earliest decisions, and I went for very simple white units and lovely oak worktops from Howdens. As my country-inspired scheme evolved, though, I realised I wanted to change a few elements. I’d never been quite happy with the modern up-and-over wall units and I wasn’t sure about the mosaic-tiled splashback any more, either.

A few months ago, I took the plunge

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STYLE TIP

‘Pick accessories in the same hues as your room, so they always match well’

COTTAGE STYLE. ‘The guest bedroom’s blue colour scheme was inspired by the dainty wallpaper from B&Q’

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Love it

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THRIFTY. FIND. ‘My bowl-style basin was an eBay bargain’

Do it

Learn how to gain an extra bathroom in your home PAGE 40 ILLUSION. OF SPACE. ‘White metro tiles and lots of light help make the bathroom feel larger. I painted the walls with Farrow & Ball’s Parma Gray’

Hit the shops Where to buy Pauline’s romantic rural style JUST IN TIME Pauline’s wall of clocks makes an impact.

Try mixing designs like Skovel, £12; Bondis, £10; or Klysa, £29, from Ikea, with Argos’s Jermyn Square design, or Silver Satellite multi- spoke clock, both £19.99.

FRESH FLORALS Achieve a country vibe with modern floral wallpaper. Graham & Brown’s Rosebud design, £44 per roll, and Exotica, £20 per roll, are perfect, or try Wilko’s Fresco Chines Blossom and Arthouse Adorn papers, both £10 per roll.

PAINTED PIECES Get a classic country look with simple, solid, painted furniture. Old Creamery Furniture’s Padstow range, in oak and painted finishes, includes dining chairs, £89; console table, £199, and sideboards, from £269.

AT THE TABLE Pretty china will complement your country kitchen. Dunelm’s Candy Rose dinner set mixes pinks and blues in dainty dots and florals, and a 12-piece set is just £24.99.

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‘IOFTEN TAKE SWATCHES OF WALLPAPERS AND FABRICS WITH ME WHEN I’M OUT AND ABOUT – I MIGHT JUST SEE SOMETHING THAT COULD WORK WITH THEM!’ and went for a mini makeover. I painted the island in a pale duck egg to soften the white and to break things up a little.

Then the wall units and tiles came off, and they’ve since been replaced with white, brick-style tiles and two beautiful, long, oak shelves with Shaker-type pegs underneath that Tim made. I’m delighted with the result. I love having all my gorgeous china out on display and, with everything so easily to hand, the kitchen feels so friendly and homely.

Renovating and decorating this house has really helped me to develop my own look. In turn, that has encouraged me to

build up my online business, Hugs and Hearts, making and selling all sorts of pretty and personalised gifts. I knew moving here would mean a different lifestyle for us, and working from home suits me perfectly. Living somewhere that has belonged in my family since it was built is a lovely thought, too.’

Join in and share your home revamps with Style at Home on Instagram @styleathomemag

WORDS AND STYLING ANNABELLE GRUNDY PHOTOGRAPHS COLIN POOLE

RELAXING ROLL-TOP Create a focal point in your bathroom with an elegant, freestanding roll-top bath. Better Bathrooms’ doubleended Park Royal tub costs £326.

STYLIST’S SECRETS

Stick to a simple side table like this to make your bright accessories shine, and stop the look feeling too busy

Buy it

THIS MONTH’S

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Inject a feeling of fun into your home with a riot of colour. Introduce ice-cream pastels and neon shades, and up your storage game with funky boxes. Look out for on-trend geo and chevron patterns for your cushions.

Pineapple mug, £3.99; yellow table, £16.99; striped rug, £59.99; wallpaper decor, £3.99, all HomeSense

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£129.99

Keep your living room clutter-free with the Floral Bloom storage footstool, DUNELM

£175

For a timeless piece, you can’t go wrong with the Stocksund footstool in Tallmyra blue fabric, IKEA

Buy Pauline’s style…

FOOTSTOOLS & POUFFES

Complete your living room scheme with these pretty yet practical pieces to rest your feet on!

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hether you’re in need of an extra seat for guests, or a comfy spot to rest your feet after a hard day’s work, a footstool or pouffe might be the finishing touch your space is lacking. We’ve done the hunting work for you, so you just relax and browse our favourite picks from the high street and online, for as little as £39.99!

£39.99

Cosy up this winter with the chunky knitted pod in lavender, ARGOS

MIDCENTURY LOOK

£179

The Oslo footstool in Malbec fabric will add a retro twist to your space, MADE

FOOTSTOOLS

Buy it

£79.95

Choose the handwoven square pouffe for a natural finish, MYAKKA

BACK TO BASICS

£50

£150

The Misty footstool in teal will brighten up any living room look, HABITAT

£120

Channel a contemporary Scandi vibe with the grey felt pouffe, NORDIC HOUSE

£279

For a stylish footstool to fit a botanical scheme, try the Harper in Papillon Green, MARKS & SPENCER

GO MAD FOR MONO

STYLE SECRETS

Choose the perfect pouffe with these clever ideas TWO-IN-ONE When buying your footstool, consider choosing a design that has a flat surface or an ottoman style, which can also be used as a coffee table if you position a tray on top.

£180

Short of space? Try the compact Felix footstool in citrus brushed linen cotton, SOFA.COM

SMART STORAGE Go for a style that doubles up as handy storage if your living room is prone to clutter.

Footstools with a lid often have

a secret compartment inside, which is ideal for stashing away magazines or toys.

MATERIAL WORLD Think carefully about the fabric of your footstool and what will work best with your scheme and lifestyle. If you have children, look for a material that can be easily wiped down, or consider buying a spare cover that can be put in the washing machine.

FEATURE CASSIE PRYCE

Inject a pop of pattern and go for the ochre zigzag drum, NEXT

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Define a shower area by using different tiles.

Claret exposed shower, £459, Bristan

LikePauline,gain AN EXTRA BATHROOM

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Turn a neglected space into a stylish wetroom or en suite

hether the morning queue for the shower is a regular frustration or you crave some space to relax in, an extra bathroom can be a real bonus.

It pays to do your homework, however, when planning a shower room or en suite.

Here’s what you need to know…

Lillangen basin with towel hooks, soap dish and tray, £45, Ikea

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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED…

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How much room do I need?

Bathrooms can be created pretty much anywhere, although some spaces will be easier and quicker to convert than others due to the proximity of pipework and drainage. As a guide, you’ll require a space of at least 0.8m x 2.1m* to accommodate a shower, WC and basin, while a cloakroom can fit almost anywhere as long as there’s enough headroom to stand and turn comfortably.

standard sizes, so a wetroom would be a better option in an awkward space.

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Where can I find space?

Think about the unused areas in your home, such as the loft, basement, garage and utility room. Also consider below the stairs, storage areas and large built-in cupboards. Another option is to portion off space from a large bedroom, hallway or landing to fit in an en suite. The height and shape of the area you’re working with is important. For example, understairs cloakrooms work well because the height increases allow the lower, inaccessible section to accommodate plumbing.

Also, shower trays mostly come in

Make your space feel bigger with wall-hung furniture. Glide II 50 unit and basin, £800, Bauhaus Bathrooms

Should I convert a spare bedroom?

While a second bathroom can boost the price of your home, losing a bedroom may devalue it more – speak to a local estate agent first. However, if you plan to live there for several years, any devaluing can be offset by convenience.

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What else do I need to think about?

Ensuring there’s enough headroom is important, although there are ways to get around it, such as placing a bath or storage in the part of a room with limited height and preserving the highest areas

GAIN A BATHROOM

Do it

3 compact solutions

Eurosmart small basin mixer, £114, Grohe

Alaska combined basin and toilet, £260, Victorian Plumbing

Freedom corner bath, £239, Bathstore

Add warmth to your room with the Myspace walnut unit with Oakley toilet, £319, VictoriaPlum.com

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STRUGGLING TO FIND SPACE? THINK ABOUT CREATING A‘JACK AND JILL’ EN SUITE BETWEEN TWO BEDROOMS for showers. A practical ceiling height is around 2.1m. You may need to reinforce your floor joists if you’re having a bath – remember to factor in the weight of the bath, the water and a person.

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Should fixtures be placed near existing water and waste lines?

Yes, because it’s more practical and cost-effective. If your new bathroom is a long way from the boiler, or the boiler doesn’t have the capacity to supply an additional bathroom, the hot water supply could be weaker and cooler.

Having your soil pipe nearby will mean waste water can be taken away easily.

Moving a soil pipe is costly, so if it is

far away, consider installing a macerator – these grind waste up, then pump it away.

Q

Is it something you can do yourself?

Installing a bathroom requires a good level of DIY skill, but you’ll make a huge saving on the fitting costs. Even if you don’t feel confident enough to do the whole project, you could try some of the jobs yourself, such as tiling. Most projects will be subject to building regulations – see planningportal.co.uk for information.

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What sort of professionals can I use if I’m not doing it myself?

If the new space is an awkward shape, or you’re opting for non-standard fittings,

it’s a good time to call in a plumber or bathroom fitter (on average this can cost around £1,018, plumbers usually charge between £20-£40 per hour**). Wetrooms, for example, have more complex drainage and need to be tanked (waterproofed).

Professionals will also know what building regulations are required for your project, can often self-certify their work, and offer advice should any problems crop up.

Tweet the SAH team with your decorating questions, dilemmas and ideas. We’re ready to help! #askSAH

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WILLOW HEART

Make Pauline’s

RUSTIC-STYLE WILLOW HEART

Inspired by country-cottage style? Update your home decor with a shabby-chic handmade heart – perfect for a pretty, rural look

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et creative one afternoon and try your hand at making our simple DIY hanging willow heart. This project is great for beginners and a lovely addition to your home accessories.

This homespun piece will add a natural look to your styling, and can be made so quickly, you’ll be hanging them everywhere! Plus, the bundle of willow can be saved and used for other projects if you want to try more complex tutorials.

LESS THAN

£14

HOW TO

TAKES 30 MIN COST £13.50 4ft buff willow bundle, £12 for 2kg, Somerset Willow Growers Pliers Twine Oasis green hobby wire, £1.50, Hobbycraft

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Repeat the first step to make the other side of the heart and join the two pieces at the bottom, with a little willow fanning out beneath.

Add another length of willow to each side and secure with wire, adding a small piece of wire to the centre for support if needed. Use twine or ribbon to wrap around the base and up the centre to conceal any wire, and add a little extra twine to make a loop for hanging.

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USE YOUR LEFTOVER BUFF WILLOW TO EXPERIMENT WITH DIFFERENT WEAVING PROJECTS – TRY A SIMPLE BASKET OR DECORATIVE HOMESPUN STARS

PROJECT & STYLING CASSIE PRYCE PHOTOGRAPH DAVID GILES

Trim four lengths of willow to 60cm each and carefully flex them in your hands to loosen them up and help to avoid them snapping later on (you may need to pre-soak your willow pieces before starting the project, depending on the type you buy – check the product instructions). Bend one piece round to form half of a heart shape and fix it securely at the bottom with a piece of hobby wire.

STYLIST’S SECRETS

Mix and match styles for a collection like this – as long as they have a similar palette, they’ll work together

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This cute homemade blue hearts garland echoes the hues of the antique crockery collection, as well as the vintage typewriter. What a simple, effective way to show your home a little love this Valentine’s Day!

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GREAT IDEA

‘Love an expensive fabric? Use it to make one half of a cushion cover, with a cheaper material on the reverse’

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PRICKLY. CHARACTER. The Spike cushion

by Scion adds a fun touch to the sofa, £30, John Lewis

Try your hand at creating antique-style bottles PAGE 58

‘I love my home’s

FRENCH THEME’ Giving her new-build property a bold personality of its own came easily to interiors lover Carmen, 43

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NEW BUILD

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MY HOME...

ABOUT ME I’m Carmen Radmore, 43 and I live here with my husband Paul, 41, my son Kai, 9, and our cat Mouki.

MY HOME We live in a three-bedroom end-of-terrace in Buckinghamshire that I bought in 2006.

WHEN I BOUGHT IT It originally had just two bedrooms and there were plain magnolia walls throughout.

AND NOW I’ve added a conservatory and given it a modern, stylish look. We extended into the loft to create another bedroom, and extended the kitchen.

STYLE TIP If you see things you like, such as a colour, a cushion or a piece of furniture, take a photo and start

making a scrapbook of everything you love. You can then move the images around to see which combinations work well together.

‘KEEPING MY FURNITURE PAINTED IN A UNIFIED CREAM PALETTE CREATES A CALMING LOOK AND MEANS THE PIECES WORK WELL TOGETHER’

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oing back to live in the place I grew up in felt good,’ says Carmen. ‘I wanted to be closer to my parents and enjoy village life in leafy Buckinghamshire. When it came to looking at houses, though, I liked the idea of a new build rather than a country cottage, as it wouldn’t need as much repair work or decorating doing to it.

I found a development that had just been built, made an offer and when it was accepted, I started thinking about how I wanted to decorate. All the walls were painted magnolia, so it was a bit

FRENCH. FLAVOUR. ‘All of my Chateaustyle white furniture came from Nicky Cornell’

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3 style buys Donald clock, £125, Sweetpea & Willow

Photo frame, £12.99, TK Maxx

Palais French chair, £245, The French Bedroom Company

FOREST FOLK. ‘The squirrel figures on the shelf were bought at Next’

of a blank canvas – perfect for creating a beautiful home from scratch.

Summer room

Before my husband Paul and I got too bogged down with obsessing over paint charts and fabric samples, we decided early on that we would add a conservatory to give us a much-needed dining room.

It’s such a light room and it’s lovely to have dinner while looking out onto the garden.

I kept it feeling cosy by introducing lots of soft furnishings. I made all the cushions in there using the Hedgerow material from Voyage, and mixed and matched the piping on the edges to add interest – some are green and some are blue, and together they look so soothing and fresh.

Upwards and outwards ALL THE. TRIMMINGS. ‘Add a strip of little pompoms to a cushion edge for a quick and easy update’

A year or so after the conservatory was built, we decided to convert the loft and turn it into Kai’s bedroom. He now has a nice, spacious area to play and lots of storage, plus the loft conversion had the

Stylists at Home BECKY SAYS

‘The traditional pieces of furniture really compliment Carmen’s French theme. Spruce up plainer items by sticking swatches of patterned wallpaper on areas like the inside of your cupboard doors to add impact.’

NEW BUILD

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STYLE TIP

‘If your furniture is quite ornate, try a plain and simple window treatment to balance the look’

Buy it

Get a natural look with botanical buys PAGE 54

LIGHT &.

BRIGHT. ‘I got the dining table at Within Home and the wallpaper is Jasmine by Farrow & Ball’

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GREAT IDEA

‘Pick an accent colour to run through your room, then buy pieces in that hue’

LIGHT BITES The chrome column supporting the breakfast bar adds a clean, modern feel

Hit the shops Love Carmen’s style? Find out what to buy and where to look FRENCH FANCY Carmen loves French style and has plenty of chic furniture pieces throughout her house.

The French Bedroom Company is great for everything from lighting to beds and storage. We like the Normandy Rattan Painted luxury French bed, £998, for something a bit special.

GO GREEN Bold lime accents feature heavily in Carmen’s kitchen – try Red Candy and Dunelm for accessories with a similar look. The

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Modern Country Leaf canisters from Dunelm have the same look as Carmen’s and cost £5.99 each.

IN THE TUB Make a statement with a luxurious tub chair. The cream velvet tub, £1,093, from Alexander & Pearl, is a comparable style.

BRIGHT BEDDING Kai’s bedroom features bold printed bed linen, perfect for a little one’s room. Try Next’s Stars sheet set in red and blue, from £8, for your little star’s bed.

extra benefit of turning our property into a three-bedroom place. We also wanted to extend the spare bedroom outwards to create a bigger area, and the downstairs kitchen needed to be extended, too, as the existing one was just a galley style and really only big enough for one person to use at a time.

We got a team of builders on board, explained what we wanted and soon enough, the work began. It took around five months to complete, but we did have the work carried out during the winter when we had snow to contend with.

Although the wintry weather held back the process a little, our builders were great and they were very tidy, which helps when you are living among the mess. One thing

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STATEMENT WALLPAPERS Orla wallpaper, £12 per roll, Graham & Brown

‘A budget way to revamp a kitchen is to paint your existing doors.

Many companies will respray your cupboard doors for you, so a new look need not cost the earth.’

we did learn was that because we adjoined another property, we needed to get a Party Wall Agreement put in place.

Luckily, everything went smoothly and when it was finished we were left with lovely spacious rooms. The spare room, for example, was previously just a boxroom that could only accommodate one person, but now it holds a double bed, which is much better if we have guests to stay.

Bargain hunting

When we extended the kitchen, we decided to keep the existing cupboards in order to stick to a lower budget – and as they were only a couple of years old, we even managed to source some additional matching pieces. Now, we have a much

Pineapple print pewter paper, £44 per roll, Laura Ashley

Textured geo paper, £15 per roll, Next

GOT STRIPES ‘In the kitchen, I went for a striking wallpaper called Barcode by Harlequin’

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‘Add a statement light in an unexpected colour to make you smile each time you enter the room’

WARM WELCOME ‘We extended our guest room so that it now fits a double bed, which is much better for visitors’

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larger space and a breakfast bar where we can enjoy our early morning cup of tea!

I went for a striking lime-green scheme and chose an eye-catching striped wallpaper, which we hung horizontally to make a great feature wall – and many people comment on it when they visit.

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I like French pieces and spent hours trailing through online French-style and shabby chic websites for products – some of my best buys have come from places like Swoon Editions, Within Home, La Maison Chic, Nicky Cornell and Melody Maison. I like to mix vintage pieces, such as the wooden linen sofa from Cambrewood, with modern designs like the hedgehog cushions from Scion.

I’m an avid reader of homes magazines and catalogues, and I like to keep up with the current trends – I just love anything new. I’m particularly fond of my two 19th-century French tub chairs, which I sourced from La Maison Chic. They’ve been reupholstered in a Clarke & Clarke crushed velvet fabric, which is a brilliant

HOTEL STYLE ‘I got the black rococo headboard at Crown French Furniture, and the white throw from Bedeck’

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FEELING NEUTRAL ‘We painted the bathroom in Dulux Natural Calico for a serene feel, £16.42, B&Q’

‘I like the way Carmen is confident to use bold wallpaper in the kitchen and then soften the look in the bedrooms to create a classic style. These spaces would match any posh hotel on the French Riviera!’

EXOTIC EDGE ‘Orchids add instant elegance and come in a great range of faux options, too’

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CHILD’S PLAY ‘Kai’s room was originally the loft.

The floor rug is from Aspace’

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‘Use a budget white paint in a child’s room, so it’s easy to cover any marks’

BOXING CLEVER ‘These triple red wall storage boxes were from Homebase’

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‘A SIMPLE PALETTE OF RED, WHITE AND BLUE,AND STAR MOTIFS IN A BOY’S ROOM MEANS THE SCHEME WON’T AGE TOO QUICKLY’

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material for hiding dirt, as the different shades hide a multitude of sins.

I also love the two wooden table lamp bases that sit either side of the sofa; I found them in a charity shop and bought them for just £20. New linen shades from John Lewis go with them perfectly.

Great result ‘Using floating cube shelves to display toys in a child’s room, like the red ones in Kai’s bedroom, is a fab way to store things, but also to add colour, interest and personality to the space.’

I’m really pleased with our finished home – it has a flow about it and the room styles all mirror the French theme throughout.

But that said, my home is an ever-changing canvas and every season I add a few new touches here and there. It’s come a long way from the magnolia walls of old!’

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BOTANICAL PIECES Get closer to nature and bring the outdoors inside with seasonal flora-and-fauna-inspired buys

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ive your home a fresh update this winter with on-trend botanical accessories. Look out for ferns, natural woods and motifs, such as feathers, bugs and butterflies, to work this style into your scheme. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite new-season pieces from the high street and online, to help get your shopping spree started!

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The artichoke ceramic tealight holder will add a playful touch to your look, THE CONTEMPORARY HOME

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The Camberwell ceramic table lamp gives a subtle nod to the botanical trend, JOHN LEWIS

The Fejka artificial fern palm is a hassle-free way of bringing foliage into your decor, IKEA

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Bag a bargain and style your sofa with the New Naturals cushion, WILKO

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Add natureinspired details like the cast-iron leaf hook, NATIONAL TRUST

STYLE SECRETS Embrace a botanical theme with our top decorating tips FINISHING TOUCHES Style up small displays around your home using props such as pebbles, feathers, driftwood or twigs. Display them in dome jars or bowls, and add a contemporary twist by spray-painting them in a metallic finish.

PICTURE PERFECT For an inexpensive way to get the botanical look, pop pretty fern leaves

or similar in glass frames for a quick and simple piece of wall art. Try Dotcomgiftshop’s hanging brass frames, from £4.95.

ANIMAL INSTINCTS Woodland creatures go hand-in-hand with this trend, so work ornaments and motifs of squirrels, rabbits and birds into your design, as well as butterflies and other insects.

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GET THE FRENCH LOOK

Keep the basics neutral - floors, walls, palette and window treatment – for a relaxed feel

Introduce timeless elegance to your home by adding some classic chateau-chic style

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ive your home some wow factor, like Carmen has, by opting for a classic French touch and a bit of chateau chic.

This look is perfect for a boudoir-style bedroom, thanks to the carved furniture, upholstered headboards and crisp white linen that define it. But French-inspired furniture and accessories will also look at home in a neutral or pastel-hued living or dining room.

Choose a baroque carved mirror in contemporary silver for an instant update in your entryway, or hang it above a mantelpiece in the dining room. While this kind of scheme can look expensive, there are plenty of high-street and online

options that won’t break the bank but will achieve the same style. From ornate dressing tables to upholstered beds and occasional furniture, in a range of pretty shades, there’s something to suit all tastes and room themes.

French fancy

Add some classic finishing touches with elegant, glass chandeliers, gilt table lamps, Provencal patterned cushions and toile prints in wallpapers or on upholstery. If you’re after a more rustic farmhouse look, go for painted wooden furniture, linen-covered sofas and chairs, ticking-stripe fabrics and shabby-chic florals for a more laid-back feel.

Sitting pretty

Pick a sophisticated silver-painted dressing table and mirror with matching velvet-topped stool for a chic look in the bedroom. This Antique Baroque French dressing table set is a modern take on a classic Louis design. Plus the storage is perfect for toiletries, make-up and jewellery, £530, Homes365.

Nice and neutral

White out

Opt for a calming, pale scheme to achieve an elegant, classic Gallic look.

The clean colour is complemented by warm brass accents and accessories.

This white-painted Delphine bedside table, £260, The French Bedroom Company, has a rustic feel.

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Go for pastels in the living room for a very chic scheme. Lavender, beige and grey tones give a nod to the French countryside, while a button sofa is a timeless addition.

Complete the scheme with a contemporary crystal chandelier. Shop this style at House of Fraser, from £20 for the set of three votive candles, to £1,285 for the Dahlia sofa.

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A few simple additions can transform your bedroom into a French sanctuary.

An upholstered bed, such as this Ella-Rose design, £995, adds a little je ne sais quoi, and a chandelier instead of a lamp will ramp up the wow factor.

Temperance six-arm gold chandelier, £255, both Out There Interiors.

Hall of fame

Give the hall a makeover using a pretty pastel scheme. Paint panelling in timeless duck-egg blue, and choose a modern graceful style. Camille duck-egg table, £99.99; enamelled metal photo frame, £7; pastel vase, £7; ceramic pastel bud vase, £3; painted wooden candlestick, £5; floral canvas, £29.99 for a set of two, all Dunelm.

COMPLETE THE OOH-LA-LA-LOOK WITH A CURVACEOUS BEDSIDE TABLE

Chic chandeliers Introduce old-world charm with an antique-look light

Mirror mirror

Add allure to a guest bedroom with a timeless gold-framed looking glass.

Displaying a mirror near to a window will bounce light around the room, helping to create a feeling of space. Simple classic French gold mirror, £132, Decorative Mirrors Online at Notonthehighstreet.com.

Bethany chandelier, £80, Next

Pewter basket pendant light, £25, George Home

Genevieve five-light chandelier, £59.99, Argos

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MERCURY-LOOK GLASS BOTTLES

Give plain glass vases and bottles an antique-look update with this clever spray-painting technique to get a mercurised effect

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ooking for a quick way to make decorative or unused glassware go from drab to fab? Have a go at our step-by-step project to add a touch of luxury to vases or bottles, using vinegar to create an aged, vintage finish, similar to mercurised bottles.

This tutorial can also be applied to tealight holders or lanterns, and would be ideal for creating wedding table settings or centrepieces on a budget, too.

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You could also try the same look on an old glass tray

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HOW TO

Clear cork & glass decorative bottle, £4, B&Q Spray bottle Malt vinegar Masking tape Valspar fast-dry Aero Chrome enamel spray paint, £3.42 for 100ml, B&Q Kitchen roll

TRY THIS PROJECT ON GLASS JARS AND TEALIGHT HOLDERS TO CREATE A GLOWING DISPLAY FOR YOUR MANTELPIECE OR AT THE TABLE FOR VALENTINE’S DINNER

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Wipe down the surface of the glassware to remove any marks and make sure it’s clean.

In the spray bottle, add equal measurements of malt vinegar and cold water, and shake to mix thoroughly. There’s no need to fill the bottle all the way to the top with the mixture, as you’re only going to need a few sprays per item.

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Use masking tape to cover up the top part of the glass if you don’t want it to be painted.

Working on newspaper in a well-ventilated area, spray a small amount of the mixture onto the item and leave for one minute before spraying lightly with the silver paint.

Do this all the way around the vase (stand it up if easier).

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Leave the spray paint to dry for approximately 20 minutes, then use a small corner of kitchen roll (or a cloth) to dab the bubbles that have formed on the paint. This will burst the bubbles and reveal the glass beneath to create the mercurised look. Continue until the surface is clear of bubbles, then leave to dry completely.

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SLEEP We all know how difficult it is to function well when we haven’t had enough sleep, but how do we make sure we get enough, and how much is enough? Everyone is different – some of us can survive on six hours, some of us need more than eight – but we’re all the same in that the quality of the sleep is what’s important. There are lots of things you can do to help make sure you get the best possible night’s sleep, from changing what you eat to turning down the thermostat. So if pre-bed herbal tea, reading a book, or even counting sheep isn’t doing the trick – don’t worry, there are lots of other ways to enter the land of Nod.

YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT How to make sure your bedroom is primed for a relaxing atmosphere The significance of colour and light How to buy the best mattress to suit you Tips and tricks to make your bed a haven for sleep

Ways to get into a good wind-down routine so you’re ready for bed The foods to avoid and which to tuck into before bed Lifestyle changes that can aid a good night’s sleep What your dreams might mean

Bedding from the Everyday Luxury collection, from £10 for a frilled cushion, all Sainsbury’s

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Oliver bed in Duck Egg, £499, Feather & Black

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OF SLEEP

We know that we need to catch our zzzs, but what actually happens when we switch off?

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leep is vital to survival – without it we can’t function. As we sleep, the body ‘recharges’ itself in various ways, such as muscle repair, memory consolidation and hormone release for growth and appetite. It does this by working through sleep cycles.

A complete cycle of sleep is made up of five stages, which take you through light sleep, dreaming and deep sleep – we need to experience all five to be truly rested.

A snore point

Each cycle takes around 90 minutes and most people need five or six in a night.

There are myriad factors that get in the way, such as late nights and early mornings, but things like alcohol and stress play a part.

Almost any element of your daily life can affect the kind of sleep you have. But the good news is, you have the power to control it, which means your best night’s sleep could be just days away…

House collection Button bedstead, £450, John Lewis

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If you don’t feel relaxed in the place where you sleep, your chances of a good night’s rest are slim – here’s how to get the basics right

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ou don’t need to fully redecorate to create a tranquil atmosphere in your bedroom, but it’s worth taking a look at the layout, colours and accessories you have, as a few simple changes could make all the difference. Consider lighting first of all – some beside lamps or wall-mounted lamps provide a softer feel than a main overhead in the evening.

There are some really interesting lightbulb colour options on the market, which can be set to create the optimum ambience. Natural light isn’t your friend when you’re trying to get some shut-eye; investing in shutters, black-out blinds or black-out lining in curtains gives you full control over the light in the room and stops you being woken by early sunrise.

Tight on space? A storage bed like the Sapphire Ottoman is a stylish, practical choice, from £3,099, Time4Sleep

Hibernation hues

Colour plays a part here, too – stark white will reflect any light it can around the room, so go for something a bit softer if you like pale colours. Steer clear of bold, bright contrasts on walls, bed linen and accessories, as they can be too stimulating.

Other quick fixes you can try include having a clear-out (clutter equals stress!) and banishing the TV from your room – it’s much better to wind down with a good book before you go to sleep.

WHEN ELIMINATING LIGHT FROM A ROOM, ADDRESS ALL SOURCES, NOT ONLY WHAT COMES THROUGH THE WINDOW – LEAVING THE LANDING LIGHT ON IS A NO-NO

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This neat design comes in 12 colours and can be simply flipped over to silence the alarm – no more hunting for the snooze button in the mornings! Lexon Flip, £20, Amara

Sleep soundly with no light pollution – the display goes off when there’s no movement in the room.

Tap it or clap to see the time. Cube alarm Click Clock, £27, Amazon

Wake-up lights simulate the sunrise to stir you more naturally. This one includes a selection of sounds and a low blue light at night. Lumie premium Bodyclock Luxe, £170, John Lewis

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A high thread count isn’t just about a luxe look, but helps optimise warmth, improving your quality of sleep.’

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The basic essential for a good night’s sleep is a comfy bed – get that right and you’ll be enjoying sweet dreams for years to come

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et’s start with the basics. There’s no point shelling out for a new bed if it won’t fit in your room, so measure and work out the size you need. Check the measurements of beds you consider as sizes can vary, even if they are labelled as king or double.

The style of bed you go for is entirely a matter of preference, as is your mattress…

How much support?

It’s said that the firmer the mattress, the better – but as most designs meet a good standard of support, it’s more about how you feel on it. Never buy a mattress without trying it first – find your nearest showroom and go for a lie down! Take a book and spend a good 10 minutes on each bed (take off your shoes and coat!).

Which mattress?

The main types are open coil (single springs held together by one wire); continuous spring (many springs made from a single wire, so more responsive); pocket spring (individual fabric-wrapped springs to prevent roll-together); and memory foam, which moulds to your shape. If you’re still not sure, think about a great sleep (or a bad one) you’ve had away from home, and find out what type the mattress was.

Upholstered doesn’t mean old fashioned, as this Esme bed shows, £599, CarpetRight

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BEDDING DOWN

There are plenty of changes you can make to your pillows and linens to ensure your bed is working hard to improve the quality of your sleep SUPERSIZE SHEETS Buy a duvet a size bigger than your bed so there’s more to go around and no hogging!

MITE, MITE NOT If you suffer from dust allergies, there are lots of great hypoallergenic bedding options.

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are fine to go through the washing machine.

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SLEEP A simple wooden bed is timeless, like the Cranbrook, £180, Soak & Sleep

Place a tactile rug by your bed, so cold floors aren’t too much of a shock for your feet first thing in the morning!

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SLEEP

Classic poplar wood shutters, from £159 per sq m, California Shutters

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WIND DOWN Getting into a routine to prepare you for sleep will give your body the chance to relax properly before bedtime

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very day is different, and you can’t guarantee you’ll go to bed at the same time each night, but there are a few habits you can adopt to help you drift off. The obvious things are to drink a cup of herbal tea and cut out caffeine before the evening.

But what else can you try?

Lighting and heating play a big part in how your body winds down. Avoid bright overhead lights and turn on a lamp in the bedroom so the atmosphere will be restful when you finally turn in. Keep lighting low in the living room during the evening, too.

This ornate headboard adds subtle pattern.

Leirvik bed, £79, Ikea

Cool and unconnected

Make sure the bedroom isn’t too warm – it needs to be slightly cooler than the living room, so you can comfortably sleep under your covers without overheating. And, of course, turn off that mobile phone or tablet a good hour before bed – the blue light that these gadgets emit stimulate the brain, stopping you from winding down.

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Start this routine about an hour before bed for a good night’s sleep 9:00PM Make a list of all the things you need to do tomorrow, so you can clear your mind and not worry about forgetting them

9:10PM Turn off your phone, tablet and TV, as the blue light stimulates your mind. Plus, if you start checking emails or watching a show on Netflix, time can

run away and you’ll be late to bed.

9:15PM Run yourself a bath – choose a bath oil with lavender, such as Lola’s Apothecary, £34, Notonthehighstreet. com, and light candles rather than using the bathroom light.

9:40PM Make yourself a cup of tea, preferably one

specifically for relaxing such as Clipper Teas’ Snore & Peace, £1.68 for 20 sachets. Make it now and it’ll be cool enough to drink just before you clean your teeth.

9:45PM If you’re hungry, have a banana – this helps your brain produce serotonin essential for sleep.

Listen to some music or relaxing podcasts, or even do some yoga.

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9:50PM Clean your teeth – just because you should!

Spray some lavender mist, such as Tisserand Sweet Dreams pillow mist, £12.95, on your pillow and get into bed – at this point you could read if you’re still not tired, which will help make your eyes weary.

10:00PM Turn off the light and go to sleep – sweet dreams!

‘I tend to look on the internet and on social media before bed, so now, I try to turn my phone off and go to bed with a hot lemon and honey.’

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It’s not all about bedtime and bedding – things you do in your waking hours could be affecting your shuteye

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id you know that last choccie biscuit or bowl of cereal you have in front of the telly at 9pm could make all the difference between a good night’s sleep and tossing and turning until the early hours?

Sugary or spicy foods before bed can affect sleep. And it’s not just what you eat – a coffee or tea can keep you alert for up to eight hours, and although alcohol does help you drift off, it bypasses crucial sleep cycles. Simple swaps can make all the difference – drink herbal tea instead of caffeinated tea, and eat bananas, almonds and dairy products, which can aid sleep.

Free your mind

Stress is another factor that dictates how well you sleep. The best way to decrease stress levels before bed is to try to take your mind off the problem (without using the TV). Yoga is well known for its relaxing effects and anyone can do it. Go online or find a good yoga book to find a simple lesson for relaxing. Learn a few moves, then set aside 10 or 15 minutes before bed to breathe and banish your worries.

The Sienna rattan bed adds a touch of Eastern style to a room, £949, Feather & Black

LOVE IT OR HATE IT, MARMITE IS A GOOD SNACK JUST BEFORE BED – IT CONTAINS VITAMIN B, WHICH HELPS PRODUCE MELATONIN, MAKING YOU FEEL SLEEPY Wind down with a herbal brew in Lakeland’s glass teapot, £22.99

ALL IN YOUR HEAD

We’ve all had recurring dreams – but what do they mean?

LOSING TEETH This can indicate anxiety about your appearance, or low self-confidence.

BEING CHASED Can suggest an issue in life is causing you anxiety and you’re unwilling or unable to tackle it.

FALLING This stems from a feeling of not being in control of something, or worrying that you may have made a poor choice.

FLYING You may feel euphoric about something in your

life, you’re succeeding in something, or you’ve shed a burden.

FINDING AN UNUSED ROOM This is thought to mean that you are realising new potential in yourself, or discovering a new talent.

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SLEEP

If you share a bed and one of you prefers a firmer mattress, what can be done about it?

A pocket sprung mattress with smaller diameter springs spreads body weight and reduces the pull one sleeper has on another. A zip-and-link bed might be the best choice – two different mattresses, zipped together, on two separate bases.

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What’s the best bed and bedding to go for if you suffer from allergies?

It depends on the allergies. Foams might be considered less irritable for those with allergies to hair or wool.

Asthma sufferers may find it better to encase their mattress, pillows and duvets in anti-allergy covers.

The Flaxby range is compatible with zip & link mattresses, from £899, Dreams

Get it right

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We chat to Jessica Alexander from The Sleep Council to find out more about getting our 40 winks

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BERNADETTE SAYS

‘Introducing plants can really improve the air quality in your bedroom.’

What’s the optimum amount of hours of sleep per night?

We differ as to how much sleep we need – it’s better to have six solid hours than eight spent tossing and turning! Research suggests that regularly sleeping less than 6 hours isn’t ideal, while sleeping for more than 9-10 hours regularly might mask issues, such as depression.

A bath with soothing oils like lavender can help you doze off

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Are there any food types that should be avoided before bedtime, or any that aid sleep?

It’s best to avoid heavy, spicy food too close to bedtime.

Proteins containing the amino acid tryptophan, combined with carbohydrate, are good. Tryptophan is important because when it reaches the brain, it converts to serotonin, which in turn produces the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin.

A turkey or peanut butter sandwich is good, or a milky drink.

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Mattress topper, £75, The Fine Bedding Company

What are the benefits of a mattress topper and how do I know whether or not I need one?

Mattress toppers are experiencing a surge in popularity. They can change the feel of your bed and should be replaced more frequently than a mattress (every 2-3 years) for both hygiene and comfort reasons – but are no substitute for a new mattress.

For more information and ideas, visit sleepcouncil.org.uk

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PILE ON THE LAYERS

Miaroma lavender sleep mist, £7, Holland and Barrett

Windmill throw in duck-egg blue and grey, £58, The British Blanket Company

Silk eye mask, £23, Gingerlily

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Great accessories to help you snuggle up for forty winks

TOASTY TOOTSIES

Blossom flower robe, £45, White Stuff at House of Fraser

Pink Pepper and Gingerwood candle, £20, Oliver Bonas

Cloud light, £15, Hema

Magenta Madness geo print pyjama pants, £22.50, Cyberjammies

Rosemary, lemon and marjoram-scented hot water bottle, £19.99, Aroma Home

Never miss a copy of Style Made Easy! Download last month’s free guide to decorating from cushienumber.co.uk. Next month, we’re looking at working with texture

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Cotton-rich house sock in pink, £6.25, HJ Hall

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Classic red roses and a heart-shaped wreath complete @dove_cottage’s Valentine’s display

@nellysloft has upcycled these jam jars into cute votives for a romantic candlelit dinner

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We love @chillsmultiply’s fresh blooms arrangement of tulips and gypsophila

Pale pinks and floral patchwork make a great combination for @mrs_b_4eva’s framed art

@atthelisles has made this adorable artwork, using heart-shaped maps of cherished places

Spread the love with typographic prints like this rustic design from @echodesignsuk

@mandyshouse has fitted Emma Bridgewater’s popular hearts print into her Valentine’s theme

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This refreshing blue hue can start a scheme from scratch, or work with an existing look

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egin the New Year with a colour makeover and embrace Dulux’s on-trend Denim Drift shade as part of your home decor. This versatile colour is a must-have for contemporary and traditional homes alike, making it the perfect choice for giving any scheme a brand-new look.

As blue is associated with serenity and reflection, denim shades have physiological qualities that can add a sense of calm to your space. When testing strong paint colours like Denim Drift, be sure to apply samples in several areas of differing light around the room for a true idea of how the finished walls will look when painted.

Denim Blue wallpaper, £10 per roll, Wilko

Indigo Shade; Borrowed Blue; Cobalt Night; Earl Blue; Denim Drift matt emulsion, all £24.49 per 2.5ltr, Dulux

Hatton Cross metro tiles, £19.95 per sq m, Walls & Floors

For more subtle pops of colour, paint sections of shelving units or an island

Denim Drift matt emulsion £24.49 per 2.5ltr, Dulux

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GET THE BLUES

Do it

If you’re nervous about having denim walls, stick to a neutral base and fill the room with accessories and furnishings in the right blue hue

BALANCE OUT A COOL DENIM SCHEME WITH WARMING TONES, SUCH AS BRASS OR COPPER METALLICS,OR ELEMENTS OF NATURAL WOOD

3 of the best… VASES Seventies blue glass vase, £25, Printer + Tailor

Leonard vase, £40, Habitat

Matt blue Tasca vase, £4.99, Ian Snow

Mount Fuji emulsion, £20 per 2.5ltr; Pier View flat matt, £25.49 per 2.5ltr; Blue Gravel matt emulsion, £13.50 per 1.25ltr, all Crown

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Genoa denim low stool, £55.99, Harley & Lola

Go bold and paint a whole room in a denim shade for a statement look that’s hot off the interiors catwalk

Esprit casual rug in blue, £49, The Rug Seller

Jean pocket wall storage, £10, Kikkerland

Marble Blue reactive glaze 16-piece dinner set, £39, Very

DINE IN DENIM

IF THE DARK DENIM SHADE FEELS TOO HEAVY FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER MONTHS, LIGHTEN THE LOOK WITH PALE BLUES AND CRISP WHITES Introducing the palette BLUE BEAUTY

Lauren lounge chair in blue, £179.99, My Furniture

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Denim oven glove, £5, George Home

If you’re nervous about creating a brandnew look with denim blues, start small and work your way up to a point where you’re happy with the feel of the room.

Inject the colour with a statement cushion or piece of wall art to understand how it works with your existing scheme and then gradually add in more pieces in the same hue if you’re feeling bold.

To really go all out for a denim-blue look, embrace the dark side and choose to paint your whole room in this dynamic shade.

This on-trend palette is sure to make a strong statement, but stick to painting just one or two feature walls if your room is on the compact side, as the colour could feel overpowering in smaller spaces.

GET THE BLUES

Make sure you pick the right paint for woodwork and walls if you’re painting the room the same shade

Do it

Get creative and turn old denim clothing into handy accessories for around the home

Introduce tiny touches of blue with patterned floor tiles

Bathrooms & bedrooms

Considering the soothing properties of blue, denim is a great colour choice for bedrooms, bathrooms and any spaces you unwind in. In the bathroom, not only is the colour associated with cleanliness but it has strong links to water, of course, so is a popular shade for this part of the house. Use denim tones to add interest to a white bathroom, whether with towels and accessories, or larger pieces.

In a bedroom, try painting a feature wall in Denim Drift as a focal point, or choose a similar coloured wallpaper to channel a tranquil vibe. Alternatively, opt for blue bedding for a less permanent decorating idea – layer up your bed with a blue throw and several cushions for a quick update.

3 of the best… CUSHIONS Lorraine at Home Blantyre cushion, £16, JD Williams

Idhana cushion, £19, Urbanara

Velvet ombre navy cushion, £27, Oliver Bonas

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GET THE BLUES

Copper tones will pop against a denim backdrop

Lift a white space with blue accents

Denim & white

Team denim shades with pure white for a clean, coastal vibe

Blue Marrakesh mezze bowl, £5.95, Dotcomgiftshop

Blue and white is a classic colour combo and a great place to start if you’re feeling nervous about bringing denim into your decor.

The white will balance out strong blues and create a timeless, pared-back palette.

Denim & copper

Warm up deep indigo blues with hints of on-trend copper Add a little luxury to your blue scheme with pops of warm metal for a modern twist. Style up your space with copper or brass pieces, such as lighting and vases, to complete the look and achieve a contemporary scheme.

Triangular indigo rug, £99, Modern Rugs

Normann Copenhagen Mormor carafe, £30, Amara

Lexington sateen stripe duvet set, £39, Houseology

GO FOR GEO Zsa Zsa velvet pouffe, £110, Perch & Parrow Elo candle holder, £17, Oliver Bonas

Line mug, £9.95, Decorators Notebook

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Copper wire mesh baskets, £17.95 for two, Luck & Luck

Loft task lamp, £29.50, Marks & Spencer

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f you like to write lists or inspiring words of wisdom, chances are you’ll find a chalkboard displayed on a shelf or hung on the wall handy. Why not turn your chalkboard into a fun feature by giving it a colourful rag rug frame?

This project comes from Rag Rugs, Pillows & More by Elspeth Jackson, which includes a chapter on the essential rag-rug techniques. Take a look, and once you’ve mastered the basics, show off your new skill by making this easy chalkboard frame.

HOW TO

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TAKES 3 HRS

Wooden 11 x 14in photo frame Burlap or hessian Marker pen & ruler Sewing machine Assorted fabrics Fabric scissors Gauge & latch hook Scissors & staple gun Newspaper Paintbrush Chalkboard paint

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Place frame (minus backing board and glass) face down on the burlap, leaving at least 9cm between the frame and edge of the burlap. Draw around the inner and outer edges of the frame using a marker pen – this forms the area you will rag rug.

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Measure out and draw 3cm-deep tabs onto each inside and outside edge of the drawn frame (they’ll wrap around the frame to hold the rag rugging in place).

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Use a sewing machine to hem along all the lines using one row of placeholder hemming stitch. Cut off any loose threads.

4

Cut your fabric into short strips for shaggy rag rugging, using the gauge.

Rag rug inside the hemmed frame (but not in the tabs). Keep rag rugging until no burlap can be seen from the front.

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Trim any excess burlap from inside and outside the rag-rugged frame. Take care not to cut off the tabs you hemmed earlier.

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Place burlap shaggy side down and line up the frame with the rag rugging. Fold tabs over the frame and staple to the frame where the backing board will sit. Paint board with chalkboard paint, leave to dry.

RAG CHALKBOARD

TAKES JUST

3hrs

Make it

Raid your wardrobe for things you no longer wear, cut them into scraps and give them a new lease of life!

Extract taken from Rag Rugs, Pillows & More by Elspeth Jackson (£12.99, CICO Books). Photography by Emma Mitchell, CICO Books. See raggedlife.com

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Give it a go!

SMART REVAMPS Update your existing furniture and accessories with these easy step-by-step upcycling projects

URBAN-CHIC BOOKCASE Wallpaper the back of a preloved unit in a wood-effect design for a funky instant update

TAKES 2HRS + DRYING COST £48.07

COSTS UNDER

Wooden shelf unit Amsterdam Green chalk paint, £18.95 for 1ltr, Annie Sloan Paintbrush Scissors Wooden Blocks wallpaper in white and grey by Albany, £19.99 per roll, Wallpaper Direct Albany Super Smooth wallcovering adhesive, £9.13 for 2.5kg, Wallpaper Direct

£50

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Lightly sand the shelves and sides of the wooden shelf unit, and wipe it clean to remove any dust. If possible, remove the back panel of the unit. Coat the shelves with two layers of the green chalk paint, leaving the first coat to dry completely before applying the next.

2

Cut the wallpaper to fit the back panel and use the adhesive to stick it securely to the front of it, smoothing out any air bubbles as you go. Wait until it’s dry before you put it back on to the unit. If you’re not able to remove the panel, cut out pieces of the wallpaper to fit in each section and glue them in place individually.

GIVE A TIRED BOOKCASE A STUNNING MAKEOVER WITH A TRENDY GREEN PAINT SHADE AND A LOFT-LIVING–STYLE BACK PANEL 84 | FEBRUARY 2017

Flatweave chevron rug, from £39.99; tree foil embellished canvas, £19.99; dancing hares ornament, £16.99, all Dunelm.

Varvind vase, £8; Braller alarm clock, £6, both Ikea

SMART REVAMPS

Make it

SECRET BOOK CRATE Create a hidden storage unit

TAKES 1HR COST £5 Knagglig wooden box, £5, Ikea Metal ruler Craft knife 10 paperback books (all the same height and all taller than the box) Hot-glue gun*

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Assemble the wooden box as per the instructions. Use the ruler and knife to cut through each book, 2cm from the spines. Discard the leftover parts.

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KEEP YOUR SHELVES UNCLUTTERED AND MAKE GOOD USE OF OLD PAPERBACK BOOKS BY TURNING THEM INTO A NIFTY HIDEAWAY CONTAINER

Decide on the order of the spines, playing around with them until you’re happy. Use the hot-glue gun to stick them in place, making sure they touch the bottom of the box so the wood is hidden.

Oxford edge slub cushion, £7.99, Dunelm

NO-SEW FLOOR CUSHION Cosy up with an ethnic-style floor cushion – without having to reach for a needle

2 Polarvide fleece throws (1 green and 1 white), £3 each, Ikea 65cm inner cushion pad, £4.50, Ikea Fabric scissors

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Lay one blanket on top of the other and cut out two 80 x 80cm squares, by cutting through both layers of fabric at the same time. Again cutting through both squares, cut slits around the edges to make a fringe – each fringe finger should be about 10cm long by 2cm wide.

At the corners, remove the square sections where the fringes would otherwise overlap, leaving a square gap at each.

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Tie each section of fringe to the other colour fringe beneath to secure the two squares together and keep knotting to complete three sides of the square. Push the inner cushion pad inside the squares, then knot the final side to finish.

GET A BOHO VIBE

PROJECTS BECKY CLARKE STYLING CASSIE PRYCE PHOTOGRAPHS DAVID GILES *HOT MELT GLUE GUN, £9.95, AMAZON

TAKES 1HR COST £10.50

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‘I went for a fun BOOK NOOK ‘This alcove makes a great reading spot.

The rattan chair is from Cox & Cox’

MY ROOM...

ABOUT ME I’m Emily Martin, 30, and I live with my husband Dan, 34, an RAF sergeant, and our two sons, Ethan, 4, and Josh, 2. We moved into our three-bedroom house in Upminster, east London, in 2010.

MY CHALLENGE I wanted to give our bland cream-coloured living room a more contemporary look and create a cosier space that we could enjoy as a family.

MY WISH LIST A new sofa was essential – preferably a darker colour, as our existing cream sofa wasn’t very practical with two young children. I also wanted to have window shutters instead of curtains and a smaller coffee table, as our old one took up quite a bit of room.

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painted BACKDROP’ STYLE TIP

‘Try painting a pattern on your wall. We did a geo design, but you could do stripes or spots’

Emily, 30, turned her bland living space into a modern scheme, using soft hues and a striking geo-design wall

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hen my husband Dan and I bought this house it needed a lot of work, but the living room was one of the first areas we tackled,’ says Emily. ‘We didn’t have a large budget, but once we’d stripped the wallpaper and had the walls replastered and painted, it looked much better.

We kept the walls neutral and already had a beige sofa, so we just got some curtains to match – it wasn’t that exciting, but it was an improvement and meant we could continue with the rest of the house.

Time to get planning

Six years down the line, the room badly needed an overhaul. We’d grown tired of the beige and cream decor, and the sofa had seen better days. The only thing we liked was the false wall that houses the fireplace and TV – the rest had to go!

Wallpaper was first on our list and I started looking out for something a bit different. I quite like modern, geometric patterns, so I kept my eye out for a design that would work. In the meantime, and after a lot of research, reading homes magazines and looking on social media, I spotted a painted wall on Pinterest that used lots of different shades of paint and big triangular shapes. I showed it to Dan and he agreed that we’d give it a go. We decided on different shapes of white, grey and peachy-pink for something unusual.

Decorating starts

FRESH LOOK ‘The new shutters from Web-Blinds really changed the look of our room, too. I bought the cushions from Oliver Bonas and Candelle & Co’

The painting got underway in October last year – we had to mask off the shapes and it took a lot of time, but the end result was well worth it. While this was going on, we went shopping for a sofa. Dan and I didn’t agree on anything, but when we both saw this sofa from Dwell and sat on it, we knew it was the one. We liked that the chaise is nice and wide, and that it’s a darker fabric, which with two young boys is essential!

Our old beige curtains had to go as well, and we brought some beautiful white wooden shutters that give the room

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Stylists at Home JADE SAYS

IN THE FRAME ‘I got my artwork from Desenio – there were so many I wanted! The lamp and book ends are from Oliver Bonas’

GREAT IDEA

‘If you can’t afford a real marble shelf, do as we did and wrap an old shelf in marble-look vinyl’

‘Create beautiful vignettes by displaying the things you love on sideboards and your coffee table. Mix them up, so that the space is always changing.’

GOLDEN GLOW. ‘This gold lightbulb shelf is from MiaFleur and is so handy for reading’

‘OUR HI-GLOSS WHITE SIDEBOARD HOUSES OUR BROADBAND ROUTER, DVD PLAYER ETC,TO KEEP WIRES AND BOXES OUT OF THE WAY’

Finishing touches

When it came to accessories, I couldn’t wait to get started. I’d heard of an artwork company called Desenio, and when I viewed its website I wanted everything!

It was really hard deciding what prints to buy, but I’m so pleased with my choices.

Oliver Bonas had perfect cushions, in pink and soft green – I had to sneak pink hues in here and there, so Dan didn’t notice!

I’m so happy with our room – it looks so much more interesting and if we ever get tired of the feature wall, we can just paint over it – but that won’t be for a while yet!’

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My shopping list Verona corner sofa, £1,699, Dwell. Walls painted in Soft Peach matt emulsion, £21.29 per 2.5ltr, Dulux; Spotlight matt emulsion, £24.99 per 2.5ltr, Crown. Detroit oval coffee table, £195, Graham and Green. Shutters, £40.82 for 15cm x 30cm, Web-Blinds. Pink marble cushion, £26; apple trinket pot, £12.50; pink table lamp, £68; large gold metal bowl, £20; Agate book ends, £60, all Oliver Bonas. Velvet and linen blush pink cushions, from £30, all Cox & Cox. Posters, from £7.99; frames, from £9.53, all Desenio. Heart of House floor lamp in antique brass, £50, Argos.

Knot cushion, £45; Be-You-Tiful candle, £14, both Candelle & Co. Hello glass sign, £10; gold Wish wall art, £15, both Debenhams. Faux-ivy plant, £25.95, Rockett St George. Brass wall light, £76; pink tealight holder, £19.95 for a set of two; white candle holders, £4.95 each; pink tray, £19.95, all MiaFleur. Casadom ceramic house candle holder, £29; Sevan marble pot, £39, both La Redoute

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SOUK STYLE. ‘The rug came from TK Maxx – it has little tassles and sequins on’

a whole new look and afford us more privacy. They weren’t too expensive, as you can fit them yourself – there are tutorials online and it’s easier than you’d think.

I searched hard for a new coffee table – our old one took up most of the room, so I wanted a smaller and rounder design to soften the lines of the sofa and the painted wall. I found one at Graham and Green, and I love its gold-and-black legs and marble top – it’s much more stylish.

LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER

Love it

Copy Emily’s

LIVING ROOM LOOK Mix modern pastels with metallic hints to recreate her style WHAT A DISH

Metallic splatter cushion in green, £28, Oliver Bonas

Bulbi table lamp, £150, Out There Interiors

Square marble tray, £39, Rockett St George

Kawa rattan lounge chair, £170, Eclect Design

Bowl, £6.99, H&M Home

Vintage-style bottle vase, £10.95, MiaFleur

Crown Ballet Shoes flat matt emulsion, £24.99 per 2.5ltr, Homebase

Rise & Shine print, £14.50, Of Life & Lemons

TRIBAL STYLE

Ivory and grey rug, £199, AtNo67 Concept Store

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10 of the best

LIVING ROOMS In need of some inspiration for your lounging space? Take a look at these beauties! We’ve trawled the Style at Home vaults and picked some of our absolute faves

Bricks and pieces

‘I’d love to have an exposed-brick fireplace like this one. It’s full of classic style appeal and the rough finish of the wall looks especially gorgeous with the shine of the fab collection of vibrant vases. The bright pops of colour from the accessories give the room personality and the light-up letter in the fireplace is a perfect blend of modern design and antique features.’

Lizzie Hudson, Editor

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‘Add character to your living room with handmade touches that reflect your personality. These colourful embroidery hoops make a cool piece of wall art, and you could use pretty tea towels, fabric swatches or even old clothes to create a bespoke display that’s truly individual.’

Cassie Pryce, Deputy Homes Editor

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LIVING ROOM LOOKS

Love it

Cushion collection

‘I love the eclectic mix of cushions in this simple, neutral living room. Soft furnishings are a really simple way to brighten up your scheme and can be easily varied according to your tastes or the change in seasons. These shades would be perfect for a springtime look.’

Amy Hodge, Food Editor

Perfect planks

‘I’d never get bored of such a quirky scheme as this – I love the artwork and the decanter-style lamp. Simple wood panelling like this is a great way to achieve a log-cabin look, and as there are so many real and imitation woodpanelling options out there – even wallpaper – it can suit any budget.’

Laurie Davidson, Homes Editor

Mix and match

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‘I love the quirky combo of cushions in this scheme. I’ve always liked a random arrangement, but am never sure what works together nicely when I’m in the shop, and always chicken out! This coffee table is a real winner, too, as it’s the perfect place to rest a cup of tea and has plenty of storage for all your coffee table books and copies of Style At Home magazine!’

Alison Walter, Art Director

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Bright and beautiful

‘My home is filled with lots of bold and bright colours, so this living room really jumped out at me. A statement chair in a funky pattern is a great way to add personality to your home.’

Amy Hodge, Food Editor

Back to basics

‘Having a neutral scheme with white walls doesn’t have to be limiting or boring.

It’s my favourite backdrop, as you can change the overall look of a room just by picking accessories in different hues and a patterned rug. I love the pink and yellow pops of colour here.’

Lizzie Hudson, Editor

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GREAT IDEA

Fix up a picture ledge so you can easily change the arrangement

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LIVING ROOM LOOKS

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Dark and daring

‘A grey-coloured sofa is a practical choice for busy family homes. Keep the walls and floors light in colour so the look doesn’t feel too heavy, and team dark and neutral elements with contrasting accessories, such as cushions and throws, to balance out the overall look.’

Cassie Pryce, Deputy Homes Editor

Keep it simple

‘This pared-back living-room scheme is fabulously cosy and tactile – I love the rustic side table made from vintage wooden crates. This look may be functional, but it doesn’t feel cold thanks to the huge fluffy throw and neutral carpet. Simple yet stylish!’

Laurie Davidson, Homes Editor

Young at heart

‘I love the idea of displaying children’s artwork properly – it’s a nice change from just sticking it on the fridge where it’ll get dog-eared and dirty. I also like the colour scheme – I’m currently plucking up the courage to paint either a dark grey or a navy wall in my own home. The neon sign is lots of fun and a bar trolley is surely the must-have item for 2017!’

Alison Walter, Art Director

FOR A QUICK AND EASY ROOM RESTYLE, SIMPLY CHANGE THE POSITION OF YOUR ACCESSORIES AND SMALLER PIECES OF FURNITURE, SEEING HOW THEY WORK IN NEW AREAS FEBRUARY 2017 | 93

‘I’ve got a

MUDROOM AT LAST!’ Fed up with dirty boots and laundry lying around, Becki, 38, reimagined an empty space at the side of her extension

MY ROOM...

W

hen we extended across the back of our house in 2015, there were certain restrictions on the plans,’ says Becki, ‘and as well as a great kitchen-diner with room to relax and views onto the garden, we were left with a space at the side, where we had to bring the building in again, and we needed to decide what to do with it.

We initially thought about a cloakroom, as we have no ground-floor loo. As a long, thin rectangular room, it had its limitations, but my secret weapon is my husband Kieron, as he’s so handy and practical.

He used to build stage sets, so he lets me know what will be possible to construct.

MUDROOM MAGIC ‘It’s lovely to have all the washing tidied away and a place for people to leave their shoes’

Making plans ABOUT ME I’m Becki Ash, 38, and I manage an agency for photographers and stylists (oakmanagement.co.uk), along with my husband Kieron, 42. We live with our children Bailey, 7, and Isla, 5, and our dog Kai and cat Teddy, in a four-bedroom Victorian semi-detached home in Wallington, Surrey, which we moved into back in July 2006.

MY CHALLENGE After extending our house in 2015, we were left with an awkward area at the rear.

I wanted to make the best use of the blank rectangular space.

MY WISH LIST I was keen to have an American-style ‘mudroom’, incorporating a downstairs cloakroom, somewhere to hide away the washing machine and dryer. We also needed some shelving and space to store our dirty boots and laundry, plus a place to stash away the pet food.

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I then started thinking about the idea of an American mudroom, which I’d always longed for. The idea of moving the washing machine and dryer out of the kitchen was really attractive, as was having room to sort the laundry and somewhere to put boots and coats rather than the hall. Plus we’ve got a Rottweiler and a cat, so it’s also a place to feed them and store their food.

First steps

When it came to thinking about storage, I found just what I was looking for at Jali.

You can create a shelving system online, and they deliver it. I knew Kieron could fit it and we had a kitchen unit left over from the extension, so we incorporated that, too.

We were set on getting a new washing machine and dryer, so we left space for those underneath. Kieron was doing this in the evenings and at weekends last spring, so it took several months in total, but we didn’t have to pay for labour.

Boxing it in

We wanted to have a worktop across the machines, to prepare the pet food and sort washing, and we found an attractive

TOTAL

£2,613 TURN OVER FOR MY SHOPPING LIST

UTILITY MAKEOVER

STYLE TIP

‘Fit storage shelves high up to keep potential mess out of little hands!’

Stylists at Home JADE SAYS

Love it HUNG UP ‘I love the handy chunky wooden pegs from Jali’

‘Some people may think a utility room is just a purely functional space, but I really love how Becki has given hers bags of personality and a real sense of design with clever planning and a bright burst of colour.’

PEACE & QUIET ‘When we’re relaxing in the sofa area, it’s good to be able to shut the door on the noise’

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GREAT IDEA

‘Rather than tiles, use wood panels to cover a wall’

walnut one in Ikea, which Kieron also fitted down the sides to make it look neat.

We also picked up a stepladder stool, which fitted between the dryer and the door – I’m not the tallest, so it’s useful!

Installing the cloakroom

Initially we had just thought about a loo and basin in the cloakroom, but Kieron suddenly realised we could actually make it into a wetroom with a shower as well.

This is incredibly useful for grubby kids, when we’ve been gardening and also for hosing down the dog!

He watched videos online about fitting a wetroom, as you have to set a shallow tray into the floor at an angle so the water flows away, and although he didn’t get it right first time, and had to take up the carefully laid tiles, he got there in the end.

To tie the scheme together, we chose the same limestone-effect cream tiles on the floor and on three of the walls.

But Kieron wanted something a bit more dramatic and hotel-like for the back wall, so he looked into walnut-effect MDF, which can be varnished and made waterproof, and he then managed to fit it one weekend.

Final touches

Having done my research, a big chunk of the budget went on a new eco-friendly washing machine and dryer from Samsung, which are so much more efficient than my old ones. I bought some big jars to put the washing tablets and fabric conditioner in, and treated myself to some attractive toiletries and new towels.

Now the work is done and the space is finished, I can honestly say our new mudroom is one of my favourite areas in the house as it’s just so useful.’

GOOD WOOD ‘Kieron has co-ordinated the walnut worktop with a wall of walnut-veneered MDF for a streamlined look’

‘IN A SMALL CLOAKROOM, ACHIEVE BOTH LIGHT AND PRIVACY BY FITTING FROSTED GLASS PANELS IN THE BATHROOM DOOR’

SLEEK SHELVING. ‘We had to fit a false wall to hide the plumbing, so we created a box shelf’

DUAL USE ‘The separate handheld shower attachment is ideal for dog washing and cleaning the tiles’

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Twyford 3D wall-hung toilet, £181; 3D seat and cover, £109.99; 3D handrinse basin, £65.58; Twyford Siron lever mixer tap, £140; Mira Adept BRD mixer shower, £323, all QS Supplies. McAlpine shallow shower tray, £64.99, Amazon.

Limestone Matt Almond floor and wall tiles in porcelain, £22.99 per sq m, Tile Mountain. Walnut-effect boarding in MDF on walls in shower, £150 for three sheets, Richard Russell. Bespoke shelving and wall hooks, £289, Jali. Karlby walnut worktop, £110 for 246 x 3.8cm; Bekvam stool, £35; Korken jars, £1.75 each, all Ikea. Ecobubble 8kg washing machine, £549.99, and tumble dryer, £499, both Samsung. Pink-and-white storage basket, £25, and toiletries, from £2.50 for handwash, Marks & Spencer. Buxton hamman towels, £28 each, Drift Linens. Hanging boot chalkboard, £5.99, Dunelm. Walls painted in Pure Brilliant White matt emulsion, £9.99 per 2.5ltr, Dulux

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My shopping list

UTILITY MAKEOVER

Love it

Get Becki’s

LAUNDRY ROOM LOOK Combine pastels with stylish storage to pep up your utility space

LOVELY LATHER

Suno throw in rose blush pink, £124, Tolly McRae

Washing tablet box in Dorset blue, £17.50, Garden Trading

Cotton blossom fabric softener, £4.99, HomeSense

Studded candle holder, £4.99, HomeSense

Round rope multicolour storage baskets, £75 for two, Sisters Guild

Willow lined laundry basket, £39, Marquis & Dawe

Weighing scale stool, £99.99, GettingPersonal.co.uk

Lexington original towels in light rose, from £6, Houseology

SPELL IT OUT

Laundry metal wall sign, £3.95, Dotcomgiftshop

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Clever storage hacks

FOR YOUR HALL

Make this high-traffic and clutter-heavy area of your home work harder for you and stay streamlined with our smart storage solutions

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great-looking hallway can set the tone for your home, but it can also be a spot that gets forgotten about – or worse, a clutter magnet for coats, shoes, bags and bikes. Well, not any more! We’ve put together these great storage ideas to keep the mess at bay and to create a great first impression for your guests.

Take a look at our pick of the best ideas for storing essential items so that your hallway will quickly become the most stylish space in your home.

Perfect fit

This unit can be customised to fit your space and to accommodate everything you need to store, and is available in a range of painted finishes, too.

Pembroke shelving, from £810; Somerton baskets, from £40; Arundel bench, from £600, all Neptune

Retro rails

Introduce some vintage styling to your hall with this colourful locker cabinet.

There is a rail to hang clothes and a shelf for books and bags. Based on an iconic design, these are made from painted wood so will stand the test of time.

3-Door Connect wardrobe in petrol blue, £425, Cuckooland

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HALL STORAGE IDEAS

Do it

Be a show off Maximise corners

These nifty cubes are ideal for making a display in the tightest corners of your home – especially in that tricky spot under the slope of your stairs.

Cube shelves are a great way to exploit the space you have, as you can use both the top and bottom shelves to display favourite trinkets, ornaments and photographs to personalise your hallway.

Set of three cubed shelves, £27, B&Q

Make a feature of your clutter with a wall full of hooks and open storage. Keep coats looking neat by storing them on hangers, and tuck shoes and bags on a lower rail.

Bjarnum hooks, £9.50; Grundtal rail, £4; shelf, £14, all Ikea

IF YOU KEEP YOUR BICYCLE IN THE HALL, CONSIDER A WALL-HUNG CYCLE RACK THAT STORES YOUR BIKE OUT OF THE WAY AND KEEPS THE FLOOR CLEAR Peg it up

We all love a peg board. But did you know you can now buy one to tackle the busiest area of your home? This large sturdy peg board is made from beautiful natural birch plywood. Move the pegs around the board to create shelves and hooks to create endless ways to hang up your coats.

Peg board, from £145, The Maker Place

hoe away

FEATURE MAXINE BRADY

This isn’t just any normal shoe rack – it’s a useful bench for taking off your shoes, boots and wellies, with a handy space underneath to stash them away out of sight. The top has a comfortable padded seat and it’s made out of an on-trend industriallooking metal frame.

Whatsit wire bench, £275, Loaf

Hide away clutter

This clever piece of furniture has hidden cubbyholes built into the sides, giving you more storage options. It has a chunky look which will make a bold statement in your hall. Stash away gloves and scarves in the roomy drawer, and hang coats inside.

Hidde cabinet in grey, £475, Cuckooland

For more living room ideas and inspiration, go to pinterest.com/ styleathomemag

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‘Now we can enjoy

FAMILY LIFE TOGETHER!’

Fed up with her small kitchen, Rachel, 42, extended into the garden and transformed the layout to create a kitchen-diner with space to eat and relax

MY ROOM...

ABOUT ME I’m Rachel Hawes, 42, a marketing manager, and I live with my husband Mitchell, 48, a business development manager, our daughters Georgia, 9, and Emily, 4, and cat, Jules. We live in a three-bedroom, modern terraced townhouse in Isleworth, Middlesex.

MY CHALLENGE The existing kitchen on the ground floor was too cramped and we wanted to extend it to create a large kitchendiner. It was important to have a space where everyone could spend time together, rather than having to go up and down the stairs to the living room above.

MY WISHLIST I wanted a modern kitchen that had flashes of colour and high-end appliances. There needed to be enough space for a reasonably sized table and chairs, an island unit with extra seating, plus an area where the kids could sit and do their craft projects.

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TOTAL

ROOM FOR ALL ‘We can now seat 12 people at the table, which extends to maximise the space’

£7,900 TURN OVER FOR MY SHOPPING LIST

KITCHEN MAKEOVER

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GREAT IDEA

‘Stack built-in appliances to create more precious worktop space’

LIGHT & AIRY ‘The white units go well with the grey floor and the whole room just feels so much bigger’

W

hen we moved here five years ago, we weren’t particularly looking for a modern house, but we could see this offered us more options than the two-bedroom Victorian cottage we’d left,’ says Rachel.

‘There was an extra bedroom and the house is set over three levels. It originally had a garage and a small kitchen on the ground floor, but as there’s off-street parking, we decided to convert the garage into a playroom/study and cloakroom.

That just left the problem of the kitchen.

We’re both sociable and like to entertain, and my husband Mitchell is a keen cook, but the layout simply didn’t lend itself to that. There was just enough room to fit a table in, but everything felt crammed, and

URBAN STYLE you couldn’t have more than two people in the kitchen at once. So if guests were upstairs in the living room, the person cooking was stuck downstairs. An extension into the garden was the answer, giving us a space where we could all be together, plus room to entertain friends.

First steps

My father Peter was a builder and building lecturer, and he advised us on the extension – we went out the maximum three metres allowed. We wanted bifold doors across the back, which we could open up in the summer, and were also keen on an island to divide up the space, and to provide a breakfast bar for casual eating. The building work lasted for three months, finishing in January 2016, and we managed to keep

‘The contemporary brushed-steel sink and tap tie in with the metal squares in the splashback’

STYLE TIP

Stylist

at Home

‘Choose your tea towels to highlight colours in your scheme’

KARL SAYS

‘What’s great about this monochrome colour scheme is how the look of the whole space can be quickly changed by altering the colour and patterns of the accessories – this kitchen will have a long life.’

SURROUND SOUND ‘A speaker was fitted between the units, so we can listen to music’

GEOMETRIC SHAPES ‘Different-sized coloured tiles create a statement splashback’

STANDING TALL ‘I love this vertical radiator from Vasco, with its handy towel rail’

some of the appliances so we could use the kitchen up until the very last minute.

Managing the budget

I was set on buying Bosch appliances.

They’re good quality and, while not cheap, will last, so they’re a sensible investment.

We already had a Bosch fridge-freezer, so we chose everything else to match. I’ve got a built-in single oven, microwave and warming drawer in a handy tower, with a separate gas hob. The appliances were selected before the kitchen and, to me, were almost more important than the units.

With a large chunk of our budget spent on appliances, we waited until the sales to buy the units. We found some modern, white gloss ones and got a great deal in the end, with a worktop, sink and tap included in the total cost.

Finishing touches

Deciding on the wall tiles caused the most trouble – we had a huge row about it! I had my eye on some brick-style

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ones, but Mitchell wanted something that would make a statement and found these interesting mosaics in black, grey and silver.

I was worried the kitchen would look like a disco, but he talked me round, and I have to say I’ve come to like them – the silver touches reflect the light perfectly.

To keep with the monochrome look, we chose large grey floor tiles. They’re practical and make the space feel bigger, and before laying them, we fitted underfloor heating so the room is always cosy.

With two young children, a wipe-clean tablecloth was a must. I opted for a stripe design in bright colours, which allowed me to bring in accessories in those tones, too.

I can’t wait for our first dinner party now – but with Mitchell doing all the cooking!’

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HIDDEN AWAY ‘Integrated recycling bins keep the room looking neater’

My shopping list Studio White gloss units, £2,570; Quartz worktop including sink and tap (both in the sale), £1,250, Magnet. Natural Tones Zinc matt floor tiles (600mm sq), £34.84 per sq m, Johnson Tiles. Metallic Random Mix mosaics, £17.99 per tile, Topps Tiles. Bosch HBG6764S1B built-in electric single oven in brushed steel, £999, AO. Bosch HBC84H501B built-in microwave, £559; Bosch PCR715M90E gas hob in brushed steel, £333; Bosch warming drawer, £489; wipe clean tablecloth, £30, all John Lewis. Bar stools, £48 each, Achica. Bramante extending table, £449; dining chairs, £45 each, all Made. Walls painted in Cornflower White soft sheen wipeable emulsion, £15.99 for 2.5ltr, Dulux. Vasco Alu-Zen radiator, £620, Radiating Style. Variera white and aqua storage boxes, £4 each, both Ikea. Bird tea towels, £12 each, Martha and Hepsie.

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‘USING ONE OF THE KITCHEN UNITS TO HIDE THE KIDS’CRAFT KITS IS IDEAL - PLUS THEY KNOW WHERE TO TIDY THINGS AWAY AFTERWARDS!’

KITCHEN MAKEOVER

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Steal Rachel’s

KITCHEN STYLE

Brighten up your cooking space with these sleek buys

Garden birds tea towel, £4.95, Dotcomgiftshop

Remix vintage-style tray, £65, PIB Home

Lime green jug, £25.95, Annabel James

Candy stripes noticeboard, £85, Beyond the Fridge

Blush, navy and mint block-design cushion, £42, Cranmore Home

CHIC SEAT

Poang rocking chair, £79.99, Ikea

CUTE AND QUIRKY

Bluebellgray hand-painted large oven dish, £45, Houseology

Happy Jackson snack stack boxes, £12, Hintons Home

Carrara espresso cup and saucer set, £34 for four, Oliver Bonas

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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

Make your home

MORE EFFICIENT Get the New Year off to a flying start with Beko’s range of genius built-in appliances

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he flurry of Christmas leaves many things in its wake: great presents, wonderful memories and a mountain of housework to climb. The kitchen is always a hard-hit zone – but, thanks to Beko, you can pre-empt the clear-up with appliances that are quick to use, easy to clean and look great, too.

Here’s how to make your New Year hasslefree with smart and stylish appliances from Beko, the Official Partner of Everyday.

Cook with confidence

Beko’s range of built-in ovens team style with practicality, making them the ideal choice if you’re after an update. In black, white or stainless steel, the ovens’ modern designs ensure they’ll fit seamlessly into sleek or country-style kitchens alike.

What’s more, their removable full-glass inner doors and side racks mean that cleaning your oven has never been easier – just detach the pieces by hand and wash in your sink. Alternatively, Beko’s pyrolytic ovens can clean themselves at the touch of a button – they heat to 480° and burn grease and food to ash, so all you have to do is wipe them with a damp cloth.

Beko’s 90cm Double Fan oven (right) also has an enamel-coated interior for an easy clean. Plus, its True Fan Cooking ovens include a heating element around the fan for even heat distribution and cooking.

Clear dishes in a flash

Not only are Beko’s dishwashers more time- and cost-efficient than washing up by hand, but its AquaIntense technology creates an Intensive Wash Zone, giving you a clean that’s up to five times more effective, even on caked-on pots and pans.

In a rush? The handy Fast+ function shortens wash cycles by up to 70%, while fully flexible storage means you can adjust the machine for any cleaning eventuality.

Tackle laundry with ease

Beko’s integrated washing machines have large drum sizes, so you can wash more at once, saving both time and money. Choose the Daily Quick function to wash up to 8kg in 39min or under, or try the useful highspin speed for a quicker drying time.

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Beko BDF26300X double oven, £399

How to…

CHOOSE YOUR APPLIANCES Get the most from built-in buys with these handy tips SIZE Pick large-capacity appliances that’ll whizz through clothes and dishes in a flash.

SPEED In a hurry? A quick programme will do the trick.

INTENSITY Choose intensive cycles for caked-on crockery or muddy clothes, or opt for handy faster functions for lighter loads.

ENJOY PEACE OF MIND All of Beko’s built-in appliances have a two-year warranty as standard, so you know you’re designing a future-proof kitchen that’ll last.

Beko WI1483 washing machine, £379

FOR MORE INFORMATION Beko DIN28320 integrated dishwasher, £350

Visit beko.co.uk to explore Beko’s complete range of appliances for your home, and discover how they can make life easier for you and your family

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HEALTHY MEALS

Use chicken breast or prawns instead of beef, if you prefer

Comfort food that will fill you up without damaging your waistline this winter

SMOKED HADDOCK, SWEETCORN & SWEET POTATO CHOWDER TAKES 25 MINS SERVES 4 1tbsp olive oil 1 onion, peeled and chopped 650ml milk 200ml vegetable stock 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 200g smoked haddock fillets, skinned 195g canned sweetcorn 2tbsp chopped fresh parsley to serve

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Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onion and cook gently for 5 mins until softened. Pour

in the milk and vegetable stock, then add the cubed sweet potato and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 mins until the potato is tender.

Next, add the smoked haddock fillets and sweetcorn. Simmer for about 5-6 mins until the fish is just tender, then gently stir to break up the smoked haddock.

Season well and sprinkle with parsley to serve.

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MEXICAN STUFFED CHICKEN WITH RED RICE TAKES 30 MINS SERVES 4 Heat oven to 200°C/Gas 6. Chop 3tbsp sliced jalapeùos, handful coriander, 25g spinach, 100g Lancashire crumbled cheese, mix to a coarse paste; chill. Slice into side of 4 chicken breasts to form pockets. Stuff each with 1tbsp mix, secure with cocktail sticks.

Add to baking dish with 200ml chicken stock, scatter over leftover filling. Bake for 25 mins. Heat 1tsp olive oil, cook 2 green peppers, chopped, for 4-5 mins. Add 150g basmati rice, 2tsp Mexican spice seasoning; fry for 2 mins. Pour over 2 x 400g cans tomatoes, stock from chicken dish; bring to boil. Then simmer for 12 mins. Remove sticks, serve with the rice and garnish with coriander.

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WINTER WARMING

TANGY BEEF & MUSHROOM NOODLES TAKES 20 MINS SERVES 4 2 x 220g sirloin steaks, sliced 100g tamarind paste Juice of 2 limes 3tbsp soy sauce 1tsp sugar 1tsp sunflower oil 300g mixed mushrooms, sliced 6 spring onions, sliced, plus extra to serve 200g sugar snaps 300g noodles Pinch chilli flakes 4tbsp toasted cashews, chopped

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WINTER PIZZA BIANCA TAKES 20 MINS SERVES 4 Heat oven to 220°C/Gas 7. Roll out each ball 1 x (2 x 220g) pack Northern Dough Co frozen pizza dough, transfer to lightly greased baking tray. Mix together 180g light cream cheese, 250g mascarpone, zest of 1 lemon, juice of 1/2 lemon and 2 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked; season.

Spread over pizza bases, scatter on top 300g tin cooked potatoes, thinly sliced, 1 courgette, sliced into ribbons, 300g Taleggio, rosemary and drizzled olive oil.

Bake 10-12 mins. Whisk 4tsp olive oil, juice 1/2 lemon, seasoning; toss with rocket.

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Toss the steaks in the tamarind paste, lime juice, soy sauce and sugar, and chill.

Heat oil in a wok and fry the mushrooms, spring onions and sugar snaps for 3-4 mins.

Remove and set aside.

Pour excess steak sauce into wok. Cook meat for 2-3 mins, remove and set aside with veg.

Cook the noodles to pack instructions, and drain.

Pour in marinade and simmer for 2-3 mins. Add the noodles and toss well, tip in beef and veg.

Stir until warmed through, add hot water to loosen, if needed.

Sprinkle over remaining spring onion, chilli flakes and cashews.

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IF YOU LIKE YOUR CURRY HOT, SIMPLY ADD EXTRA CHILLI, OR IF YOU’RE COOKING FOR LITTLE ONES, THEN YOU CAN CUT IT OUT COMPLETELY TAKES 30 MINS SERVES 4 2tsp sunflower oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3cm fresh ginger, chopped 1 chopped green chilli 1tbsp garam masala 1tsp each ground cumin, coriander Pinch turmeric 3 large tomatoes, chopped 500g lamb mince 100g peas Fresh coriander

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Heat 1tsp oil and gently cook onion, garlic, ginger, chilli and spices for 10-12 mins. Add tomatoes, cook for 5-6 mins.

Whizz in blender until smooth.

Heat 1tsp oil and fry lamb over a high heat. Reduce heat, pour over spice mix and simmer, covered, for 15 mins.

Add peas for final 5 mins.

Serve with rice, naan bread mango chutney and coriander.

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Take a pack of CURLY KALE Give your meals a great big boost by adding this super-healthy leafy green vegetable

LEEK & KALE MACARONI CHEESE

KALE CAESAR SALAD

TAKES 35 MINS SERVES 4 1 vegetable stock pot 250g rigatoni 200g kale 1tbsp olive oil 250g quark 350g cheese sauce 1tbsp Dijon mustard 4 leeks, trimmed and sliced 50g Parmesan, grated

TAKES 15 MINS SERVES 2 Mix 2tbsp buttermilk, 1tsp Dijon mustard and 1tsp cider vinegar. Cut 1 slice rye bread into cubes. Squirt a non-stick pan with Frylight Extra Virgin olive oil, add 1 crushed garlic clove, and fry the bread for a few mins. Arrange 60g baby kale onto 2 plates, top each with 4 anchovies, the croutons and Parmesan cheese shavings. Season and drizzle over the dressing.

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FRESH SUNDAY FRY-UP!

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TOSS KALE IN OLIVE OIL AND SALT,THEN BAKE AT 180˚C FOR 15 MINS FOR HEALTHY CRISPS!

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CHICKEN & KALE STIR FRY TAKES 25 MINS SERVES 4 425g mini chicken breast fillets 2.5cm root ginger, peeled and grated 2 garlic cloves, grated Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 2tbsp rapeseed oil 1/2tsp turmeric 2 red onions, quartered and sliced 250g chopped curly kale 2tbsp miso paste 2 carrots, peeled Boiled quinoa to serve

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Fill a pan with 1.5ltr boiling, salted water, add stock then return to the boil. Add the rigatoni and cook for 7 mins.

Heat oven to 200°C/ Gas 6. Spread kale on a baking tray, sprinkle with sea salt, drizzle with oil and bake for 5 mins.

Mix the quark, cheese sauce and mustard until smooth. Add leeks to the pasta, cook for 3 mins, then drain.

Tip pasta and veg into a large ovenproof dish, stir to combine. Pour on the sauce and top with Parmesan. Bake for 20 mins.

Put the chicken into a shallow dish and season. Sprinkle over ginger, garlic, lemon zest and juice. Stir to mix and leave to marinate.

Heat the oil in a wok, add the chicken and cook for 3 mins without stirring to let it brown.

Sprinkle over the turmeric, then turn the chicken and cook for 3 mins.

Push chicken to the side and add onions. Cook for 3 mins to soften.

Add the curly kale. Stir the miso paste into 200ml boiling water and pour over the kale, cover and cook for 3 mins.

Meanwhile, drag a vegetable peeler along the carrots to create ribbons. Stir into chicken and veg, and cook 2 more mins. Serve with quinoa.

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GREEN SMOOTHIE TAKES 5 MINS SERVES 1 Make a super-healthy breakfast smoothie by blending 1 green apple, 1 kiwi fruit, 100g kale (stems removed), 250ml water, juice of 1 lime and 2 pinches of grated ginger. Pour into a glass and drink straight away.

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TAKES 30 MINS SERVES 4 500g undyed smoked 1/2 tsp dried chilli haddock flakes 400ml milk 2tbsp vegetable oil 2 onions, chopped 300g basmati rice 1tbsp medium curry powder 3 cardamon pods, 1/2 tsp turmeric split 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half 250ml hot vegetable stock 3 eggs 175g peas Handful of coriander leaves and lime wedges, to serve

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Place the haddock, chilli flakes and milk in a pan.

Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 mins.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onions for 5 mins until soft.

Add the rice, curry powder, cardamon, turmeric and cinnamon, and stir to combine.

Remove the fish from the poaching liquid and set aside. Pour the liquid over the rice, along with the stock,

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nd stir well to combine. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 10 mins until the rice is tender.

Place the eggs in a pan of cold water, bring to the boil and cook for 6 mins. Drain and cool under cold water, then peel and quarter the eggs.

Flake the fish into the rice and gently stir through with the peas and eggs. Continue to heat for 2 mins until warmed through, then scatter over the coriander and serve with the lime wedges.

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In a large bowl, mix together the peri-peri seasoning, crushed garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Rub mixture all over the chicken fillets until thoroughly coated.

Heat a griddle pan until hot. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 mins on each side (depending on the thickness)

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until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the chorizo slices to the pan and cook for 2 mins on each side.

Serve the chicken burgers in the toasted sourdough rolls and top with the chorizo slices, mayonnaise, lettuce, crumbled feta and basil leaves.

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TAKES 45 MINS SERVES 4 2tbsp vegetable oil 2 onions, chopped 1 aubergine, cubed 3 garlic cloves, crushed 400g lamb mince 2tbsp madras curry powder 400g can tomatoes 500ml chicken stock 500g sweet potatoes, cubed 125g frozen peas Fresh coriander, to garnish Cooked coconut rice or naan bread, to serve

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Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the onions and aubergine, and fry for 5 mins. Add the garlic and cook for 2 mins. Stir in the mince and cook, stirring, for 5 mins until browned.

Add the curry powder and cook for 2 mins. Stir in the tomatoes, stock and sweet

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potatoes. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, then cover and simmer for 20 mins, until all the vegetables are tender.

Add the peas and cook for 3 mins. Garnish with a few coriander leaves and serve with coconut rice or naan bread on the side.

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MAKE THIS RECIPE VEGGIE FRIENDLY

BY USING CAULIFLOWER FLORETS INSTEAD OF THE LAMB MINCE MEDITERRANEAN VEGGIE SALAD

PERI-PERI CHICKEN & CHORIZO BURGERS TAKES 20MINS SERVES 4 1tsp peri-peri seasoning rub 1 garlic clove, crushed 1tbsp olive oil 1tbsp lemon juice 2 chicken breast fillets, cut in half horizontally 100g chorizo sausage, thickly sliced 4 sourdough rolls, halved and toasted Mayonnaise, lettuce, feta cheese and basil leaves, to serve

CLASSIC KEDGEREE

TAKES 40MINS SERVES 4 100g pearl barley 125g basmati rice 2 garlic cloves, crushed 60g pine nuts 1 red onion, chopped Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 small bunch of basil leaves, chopped 1 small bunch mint leaves, chopped 250g pack red and yellow cherry tomatoes 180g pack feta cheese, cut into cubes

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Place the pearl barley in a pan, cover with 550ml boiling salted water. Cover and simmer for 25mins until tender, then drain.

Put the rice and garlic in another pan, with 400ml cold salted water. Cover, bring to the boil, then simmer for 10mins, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Dry-fry the pine nuts for a few mins, tossing until golden all over. Add the onion to a large bowl with the lemon zest, juice and olive oil. Stir in the pearl barley, rice, most of

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the pine nuts and the chopped herbs.

Gently mix in the cherry tomatoes and feta, and season generously with salt and pepper. Tip into a salad bowl and sprinkle over the reserved pine nuts to serve.

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Or try…

Adding leftover chicken from your Sunday lunch.

Chicken breasts roasted in red or green pesto sauce will also work well.

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1 Shallots, £1.50 (450g)

Add slices of lemon to your water and drink throughout the day to help speed up your metabolism and promote weight loss.

Bake a yummy salmon dish. Lay two salmon fillets on foil and top with freshly grated root ginger and a few slices of lemon (and a bit of grated zest). Wrap in foil and bake in the oven at 180°C/Gas 4 for 10-15 mins or until cooked through.

Add grated lemon zest to shortcrust pastry to give it a citrus flavour. Use for fruit tarts and a super-zingy lemon meringue pie.

Make your own lemon oil. Pour olive oil into a pan and add grated lemon zest. Gently heat through to allow the flavours to develop.

Leave to cool and then transfer to a sterilised bottle.

Jazz up your roast spuds. Sprinkle lemon zest, crushed garlic and rosemary over your potatoes before roasting.

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Sage leaves, 60p

Serve with fluffy mash and your favourite greens TOAD IN THE HOLE

Flour, 50p (500g)

TAKES 1 HR SERVES 4 8 sausages 2tbsp sunflower oil 300g shallots, peeled and halved 6 sage leaves FOR THE BATTER 125g plain flour 2 eggs 200ml 2tsp gravy milk FOR THE GRAVY granules 1tsp wholegrain mustard

1 6 free-range eggs, £1.25

Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas 6 and the grill to medium-high. Place the sausages under the grill and cook for 15 mins, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the batter ingredients and set aside in the fridge until needed.

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Heat a large non-stick frying pan with 1/2tbsp of the oil, then add the shallots. Cook over a medium heat for 10 mins until softened and golden.

Pour the remaining oil into a 23cm square roasting tin and heat in the oven for 3–4 mins until very hot.

Add the sausages, shallots and sage to the tin and heat for a few minutes on the hob to keep the oil hot.

Pour in the batter, then bake in the oven for 25–30 mins, until golden and risen.

To make the gravy, whisk the granules into 200ml boiling water until smooth. Stir in the mustard. Serve the gravy with the toad in the hole.

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Bake a fruity

CRUMBLE

Treat the family to this delicious hot pud – the perfect comfort food for cold days Give thetopping extra crunch with flaked almonds

Or try these...

Finest Swiss chocolate & fresh cream profiteroles, £3 for eight, Tesco

PLUM, BLUEBERRY & A LMOND CRUMBLE TAKES 45 MINS SERVES 6 500g plums, halved 200g blueberries 215g golden caster sugar Juice and zest of 1 orange 1tbsp thickening granules 175g plain flour 60g ground almonds 90g cold butter 30g flaked almonds Hot custard, to serve

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Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas 6.

Put the plums and blueberries in

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a 1.75ltr baking dish, sprinkle with 125g of the caster sugar, the orange juice and zest, and the thickening granules.

In a food processor, whizz the flour, ground almonds and butter until they form fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the remaining sugar and spoon the crumble over the fruit. Sprinkle the flaked almonds on top and bake for 30 mins until golden brown and the fruit is oozing. Serve with custard.

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Vanilla cheesecake slices, £2 for two, Sainsbury’s

Raspberry panna cottas, £3.99 for two, Waitrose

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De’Longhi ECP

£146, ARGOS I’m a coffee addict, pure and simple, and I love to be able to make coffee at home like they do in a cafe. The ECP machine from De’Longhi is fab – it’s a decent size without taking up loads of worktop space and it lets you channel your inner barista!

With a built-in milk frother, you can have your coffee just how you like it and you can use either ground coffee or pods. Plus, it’s super simple to clean and has an easily removable drip tray. If you want to try your hand at being a coffee pro without breaking the bank, this machine is for you.

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£169.99, AMAZON AND CURRYS This Nescafé Dolce Gusto Eclipse machine’s fantastic design is a real talking point and it makes top-quality coffee, too!

Just pop in a pod, select the size on the touchscreen display and hit go. I’m a big hot-drink fan, so a machine that produces over 40 creations, from frothy cappuccino to smooth hot chocolate, is perfect for me.

I can’t wait for my next coffee!

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Lavazza Magia Plus

£89.99, LAKELAND I don’t have the largest kitchen in the world, so the fact that this coffee machine is compact makes it a winner for me. And I won’t fib and say that just because it comes in Ice White doesn’t make it go up in my estimation, too. It’s so easy to use – you just lift the lever, pop a Lavazza capsule in (of which there are hot chocolate ones – another tick from me!), and use the touchscreen to choose one of three settings. The drip tray can be moved, so it’s ideal for different-sized cups.

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THESE MODELS ARE ALL A WINNER IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR STYLISH DESIGN WITHOUT COMPROMISING ON A GREAT-TASTING CUP OF COFFEE

HOW TO BUY THE BEST COFFEE MACHINE WHICH MACHINE? With the popularity of good quality home-brewed coffee, there has come a surge in the variety of machines. If you’re after a quick caffeine fix, a machine using coffee pods might be best for you, as each pod contains a pre-measured

amount of coffee. Some machines will accept both pods and granules.

BUDGET Whatever your budget, there’s something to suit you. You can pick up a pod machine for under £50, while

espresso pump machines with a built-in milk frother cost upwards of £100.

Bean-to-cup machines are at the higher end of the market.

WHAT ACCESSORIES? If you’re using a machine that takes ground coffee,

then a knock-out box is essential for emptying the coffee machine filter after each use. You’ll also need a jug for frothing milk, a measuring spoon and a tamper to compress the coffee in the filter of your espresso machine.

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Lend some personality to your reading area with fun artwork in an easy arrangement

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A few things to try this month...

START PREPPING FOR SPRING February is the shortest month but the weather can be damp, dark nights long, and it feels rather gloomy. Banish the winter blues by planning to bring some colour and sunshine into your life.

PLAN A ROOM MAKEOVER Start thinking about your spring DIY, considering what jobs need tackling. Set your budget, browse Pinterest for ideas and gather paint, wallpaper, fabric and flooring samples. See what tasks you can do yourself to further save money.

THINK ABOUT SUMMER HOLS Early booking discounts can cut the cost of a holiday and also give you something to look forward to when it’s cold and chilly.

If you’re staying in the UK remember that bank holidays get booked up fast, so act now to bag the location of your choice.

LET IN THE GREENERY Leafy plants not only look lovely, but they increase oxygen levels, too. There’s a plant for every type of room, be it bright and sunny, shady, humid or dry. Even if you don’t think you have green fingers, there are many varieties that can cope with minimum care and attention, and should stay green for a while if you forget them!

Pin your swatches to a mood board to see how they work together in different lights

SNOW AND ICE BUSTERS Make the path from your front door to the pavement less treacherous this winter!

ICE SCRAPER SQUEEGEE

ICE BREAKER WINTER GRIT

FOLDING SNOW SHOVEL

The soft flexible blade removes frost efficiently, £2.29, Lakeland

Use this mix of rock salt and grit on paths and driveways, from £6, Potter & Rest

Keep this in your car boot and you’ll never get snowed in, £9.99, Lakeland

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E-CLOTHS

THEY WORK HARD

They are made from millions of tiny fibres that cut straight through dirt.

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THEY SAVE MONEY

By cleaning with just water and the e-cloth, you could save £100 a year on cleaning materials.

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LESS LANDFILL

When you’ve used the e-cloth, it can be machine washed up to 300 times.

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GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

They reduce the need for chemical cleaners by 90%.

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THEY WORK ON STAINLESS STEEL!

The special cloth has one side for brushed and one for polished stainless steel.

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Open shelves in a kitchen are a great motivation to keep the room tidy and well-organised

3 of the best… SLOW COOKERS

Switch it on in the morning and come home to a hot meal – just pick the perfect model!

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This model’s generous capacity is enough to cook 16-20 portions. VonShef 6.5ltr electric slow cooker £26.99, Domu

Perfect for two people, this compact cooker also has a fun design. Cook’s Essentials 1.4ltr slow cooker, £20.50, QVC

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DOUBLE DUTY Brown meat on the hob, then use the same 4.5ltr pot as a slow cooker. Sear and Stew compact cooker, £50, Morphy Richards

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My kitchen cupboards are full of stuff, and in complete disarray!

How do I store things in a way that means I can tame the chaos and also find what I want when I want it?

Start by clearing absolutely everything out of the cupboards. Throw away food packets that are past their sell-by date, chipped or cracked china, and anything big and bulky that can be stored elsewhere (such as the pasta maker you only use once in a blue moon). There is often dead space above smaller items like mugs and you can gain double the storage room by adding a freestanding shelf above them, or one that will hook over the shelf and hang below. Stand jars of spices on a tiered stair so everything’s visible, and put dried ingredients and cereals into airtight containers that are designed to stack on top of one another. Use the back of cupboard doors, too – either screw on some small shelves to hold spices, hooks for cleaning brushes or fix up an over-the-door version instead. With all those extra storage solutions, keeping your cupboards tidy and well-organised should be an open-and-shut job!

Granny knows best USES FOR TOOTHPASTE

It’s not just for getting pearly whites!

SPRUCE UP SHOES Dab toothpaste on the scuffed area and rub with a cloth, then wipe clean with a damp cloth.

REMOVE CRAYON FROM WALL Have the kids been getting creative on your walls? Squirt a blob of non-gel toothpaste on the crayon mark and rub with a damp rag or scrubbing brush. Rinse well.

CLEAN YOUR IRON PLATE Wait until your iron has thoroughly cooled, apply toothpaste to burned-on gunk, then scrub with a rag and rinse clean afterwards.

REVIVE JEWELLERY Rub toothpaste onto burnished silver jewellery and leave overnight, then wipe clean with a soft cloth in the morning. Make diamonds shine by giving them a gentle scrub using a clean old toothbrush, toothpaste, and a little water. Rinse thoroughly to remove all traces of toothpaste residue.

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REVAMP ON A BUDGET

Six ways to declutter and decorate for next to nothing

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MOVE FURNITURE

Shifting a bed or sofa can completely change the look and focal point of a room.

Move things round, take photos, then compare the pictures to see which layout is best.

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GET OUT THE PAINT

Metallic copper emulsion, £13 per 1.25ltr, Crown

A small room can be decorated with one 2.5ltr tin of paint – why not mask off an area behind a bed or sofa to create a feature panel?

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CREATE CUSHION COVERS

Update cushions by stitching pompom trim around the edge, or make new covers from fabric remnants, a shirt or a printed tea towel!

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SPRAY AWAY A can

of spray paint (£7.49 each, PlastiKote) is enough to transform furniture, photo frames and ornaments. Go for metallic, bright shades or Scandi-style white.

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MAKE WALL ART

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CHANGE HANDLES

A 100 x 50cm canvas (£7, Hobbycraft) is the perfect size for a big blank wall. Decorate however you like using paint tester pots, or create a photo collage.

Give a kitchen a face-lift by replacing cupboard handles – with lovely ceramic, glass and metal designs available to buy, there’s something for everyone!

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What neutral shades will make them lighter?

REBECCA EMERYGRAHAM, VIA TWITTER People often think painting a naturally dark room white will boost light, but this can make it feel cold. Pastels and pale greys could also leave your rooms feeling flat. Why not embrace the dark? Dramatic hues are intimate and cosy, so consider a strong navy blue or purple, then add warmth with metallic and wood touches. If you’re set on having a neutral tone, pick a warm white, pale yellow or mouse grey, so the pigment will work with what light you have.

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WE’VE GOT MAIL ‘I’ve always wanted a cabinet like this, and I snapped this one up for just £2 at a junk shop. I stripped the wallpaper from the back panel, masked off the glass and painted it with grey paint. It’s now one of my favourite pieces and lives in my dining room as a place to store my magazines and china collection.’

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Display red roses all around your home – single stems in bottles, clustered in a wide vase, or cut short and placed in a teacup.

Cut out heart shapes from books, giftwrap or paint sample charts, and string into a garland.

Make lip-print balloons! Blow up white balloons, load your lips up with your favourite red lipstick, and get kissing!

Fill bonbon jars with Valentine’s sweets, and cluster together on surfaces.

Stick paper hearts on the outside of glass candle holders and lanterns, for a truly romantic glow.

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Get involved with Winchester Cocktail Week.

Sample the best local cocktails and join in with various events.

See winchester cocktailweek.co.uk

Improve your needle skills at Say it Ain’t Sew every Tuesday night at various locations in Scotland. Follow @SewScotland on Twitter for info

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Head to the International Westpoint Antiques & Collectors Fair at Devon County Showground, Exeter. Visit continuityfairs. co.uk

19 Check out The Listed Property Show at London Olympia for guidance buying or renovating a listed property.

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21 Try something new and pick up a copy of Simple Chic Crochet by Susan Ritchie & Karen Miller (£12.99, CICO Books)

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Visit The Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycraft Show in Manchester for lots of crafts to try and buy. Check out ichfevents.co.uk

Sign up for #wearitbeatit and join in with fundraising events for the British Heart Foundation.

See bhf.org.uk

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23 The KLC School of Design lecture series hosts a talk on creative homes that tell a story (tickets £20). Book at klc.co.uk

Flip up a feast on Pancake Day!

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Pick up Modern Vintage Style by Emily Chalmers (£19.99, Ryland Peters & Small)

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Learn something new and take part in the introductory Learn Furniture Upholstery class at The Makery in Bath. Visit themakery.co.uk

Try your hand at a cake-baking course at Cookie Girl HQ, London, to master the basics and learn to pipe ruffles. Book at cookiegirl.co.uk

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Make and decorate your own kite to fly at Sheffield Park and Garden, East Sussex. Check out nationaltrust.org. uk/sheffield-parkand-garden

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Explore Beth Chatto Gardens, Essex, for Super Snowdrop Weekend. See bethchatto.co.uk

Take part in Crickhowell Walking Festival.

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10 UNDER £10

DINE BY DESIGN

CLUTTER FREE Wooden letter holder, £10, Wilko

PLATES OF STYLE Geo Skandi grey dinner plate, £2.99, Dunelm

WINTER SCENE

10 Nordic cushion, £8, Matalan

TRUE BLUE Estella bowl, £7, Oliver Bonas

TIME FOR TEA Dipped mug, £1.50, Next

UNDER £10 Refresh your look this winter and decorate with Scandi-inspired buys

NIGHT LIGHT

TWO TONE

Pillar candle, £1.50, Primark

Marble chopping board, £6.99, HomeSense

IN THE WEAVE

MODERN LOOK White bamboo pot, £10, Soak & Sleep

SNUGGLE UP Soft fleece throw, £10, Tesco Direct

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FEATURE CASSIE PRYCE

Grey basket, £8, Sainsbury’s