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BRITAIN’S BESTSELLING HOMES MAGAZINE

OCTOBER 2018

Real homes, smart ideas

X COSY COTTAGE X CHIC VICTORIAN VILLA X EXTENDED TERRACE X RUSTIC NEW-BUILD X STUNNING SEVENTIES HOUSE

STYLE SECRETS

The classic patterns interior designers love

IH APPROVED X VACUUMS

X WASHER-DRYERS X ‘WOW’ BATHS X CLEVER EXTRACTORS X CONCRETE FLOORING

Before & after

Hotel-luxe bedroom redo Supersized family kitchens Small but stylish bathrooms

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LIVING ROOM

X Seating X Tables X Rugs X Cushions X Lighting X Storage

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Welcome Vanessa

STYLING SARITA SHARMA PHOTOGRAPH DOMINIC BLACKMORE FAUX STRING OF PEARLS PLANT, £45, ABIGAIL AHERN AT DEBENHAMS

Vanessa Richmond, Editor

Whether you’re dressing yourself or your home, even a small change can make a big difference. A new lipstick or pair of shoes; a fabulous lamp or a pair of ‘hero’ cushions. That can be all it takes to fall in love with a room all over again.

And, with all the new-season product in the shops, there’s a feast of beautiful possibilities to choose from! This issue is our edit of the best, ranging from classic pieces that’ll give you years of service to fun finds to get your friends asking, ‘where did you get that?!’

But, if you have a far bigger project in mind, you’ll find real-life inspo in our house tours and room makeovers – and don’t forget to browse idealhome. co.uk for lots more ‘before and after’ transformations.

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You deserve... …a sumptuous bed How to add wow!

Fabulous finishing touches

11 Need to know What’s hot this month

15 The shortlist Statement pendants

16 Retro boho Mid-century updates

17 Look what we found!

Designer-look lighting

19 Modern country classics New pieces with a rustic feel

Real homes 20 ‘We gave this bland new-build lots of style’

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44 ‘We rescued this lovely old cottage’

62 ‘We created a look that we’ll love for years’

90 ‘We’ve made this place feel so warm and homely’

Style & decor 35 Style hero Meet Sophia Ridley, Debenhams Head of Design

38 The new way to do Industrial style

55 Colours we love Dusky purple

76 Timeless style Trendproof patterns

103 40 easy style updates Clever tricks and smart buys

154 Save 15% on homeware at Dunelm

178 Beautiful possibilities

Before & after 116 ‘We wanted a luxury hotel vibe’

122 ‘Rebuilding our extension changed everything’

128 ‘We outgrew our galley kitchen’

134 ‘We made our tiny bathroom bigger and brighter’

140 ‘I got the best from a tricky room’

147 ‘Clever glazing brightened up a dark space’

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

Simple pleasures

150 October’s genius

161 Food with friends Throw a Halloween party

problem solvers Clever finds to keep your home running smoothly

167 Ideal Home reader event An exclusive evening of interiors inspiration with leading designer Abigail Ahern and Hillarys

153 Store & organise Home office

155 Laundry tech 5 best washer-dryers

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157 Tech support Get smart to online scams

159 Cleaning tech

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You deserve… a sumptuous bed The colder, darker mornings are making it hard enough to get out of bed as it is, but add this truly decadent new bedding to the situation and you’re gonna have to set at least two alarms…

FEATURE HOLLY WALSH

WHERE TO BUY From top: Opulent Bird jacquard cushion, £17.50; green velvet cushion, £19.50; Hero floral print pillowcases, £59 for a double bedding set; Elsie tassel throw, £39.50, all Marks & Spencer

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FLOWER POWER Peony velvet cushion, £45, The French Bedroom Company

WARM GLOW Sleek Edison wall light, £29, Industville

VINTAGE BEAUTY Antique finish mirror, £79.99, Zara Home

RAISE A GLASS &Klevering Champagne coupes, £24 for two, Trouva

MODERN MIX Lanier table lamp, £135, Out There Interiors

FRINGE BENEFITS Shimmer fringe cushion, £14, Next

HOW TO ADD

wow!

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

BOLD AS BRASS Spun brass floor lamp, £200, Cox & Cox

PRECIOUS STONE Coasters, £12 each, Monsoon Home

SOFT SHADE Carrington velvet pouffe, £150, Out There Interiors

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ON THE EDGE Gold frame, £16, Debenhams

LUXE FINISH Mabel hook, £25, Anthropologie

FADED GLAMOUR Marit rug in Linen, £425, Villa Nova

WHAT’S NEW

PLAY DRESS UP Palace Grand sofa, £1,799; Palace Grand accent chair, £899; Palace Grand footstool, £599, all DFS

GILT TRIM Honeycomb carafe and tumbler, £28, Oliver Bonas

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING

ELEGANT LINES Melena round side table, £119, John Lewis

GOLD RUSH Aspen mug, £5.50, Fox & Ivy range, Tesco

FOR BITS & BOBS Feather trinket tray, £12, Monsoon Home

DECO DELIGHT Pino coffee table, £199.99, My Furniture

FLORAL FANCY Faux hydrangeas in mercury vase, £20, Tesco

RETRO TOUCH Dinner candlestick, £20, John Lewis

STORAGE STAR Oakville bedside cabinet, £199, Atkin & Thyme

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

Get the Emma Willis look If you love her style, you should check out The Voice presenter Emma Willis’ new range of bedlinen at Dunelm. ‘It’s basically me, on bedlinen,’ she says. ‘It’s quite versatile, clean, crisp and unfussy. My wardrobe has influenced this range, but my home style is much more feminine than my fashion style.’ There are four designs in the range, but we particularly like the blue Klio set (below) and Klara, for its smart, tailored stripes.

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BIG CATS Leopards, cheetahs and tigers are taking over the high street!

OOH, SO FIERCE! Tiger bottle opener, £24, Oliver Bonas

GRRR, VERY SEXY Leopard cushion, £30, Dunelm

COOL FOR CATS Cheetah mug, £6, John Lewis

Klio reversible duvet set, from £45, Dunelm

GO FOR POWER GLAM Gold shelf, £69.99, H&M Home Newton large two-seater sofa in Marlow Honey, £900

Window dressings don’t get more decadent…

Interior designer Abigail Ahern has been influencing the mainstream with her signature palette of dark and moody colours, and now she’s launched a range of curtains and blinds with Hillarys, together with co-ordinating cushion covers. The prints, lush fringing and coloured linings are different from anything else you’ll find, so if you’re after Blinds from £155; something to make a curtains from £163; statement, take a look! both Abigail Ahern range, Hillarys

SURPRISE IN STORE!

SIXTIES CHIC AT LAURA ASHLEY Making a move away from country looks and floral prints this season, Laura Ashley’s new Editions collection is inspired by midcentury cool. It encompasses furniture, lighting, wallpaper and bedding, and is coloured in a cohesive palette of yellows, blues, greys and blush pinks, so you can carry the look through your home.

Sunflower beaded cushion, £22

Gibbs pale steel side table, £200

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WHAT’S NEW

Brilliant OR bonkers?

URSULA LIGHT, £90, ABIGAIL AHERN RANGE, DEBENHAMS Kitchen units painted in Devon Green active emulsion £47 for 2.5L, Sanderson Paint

IH LOVES… THIS ULTIMATE PAINT COLOUR EDIT!

Bark Life wall stickers, £54, Villa Nova

Newby Green active emulsion, £47 for 2.5L, Sanderson Paint

GREAT DEAL

A FRESH TAKE ON THE ACCENT CHAIR

£290

THE MODERN ROCKER Rocking chair, £290, Urban Outfitters

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THE CONTEMPORARY LOUNGER Industrial armchair, £120, Ikea

Quick cuteness for kids’ rooms Fabric and wallpaper firm Villa Nova has brought out its first collection for children’s rooms – Picturebook – featuring designs from three super-talented book illustrators.

It includes six sets of wall stickers, which are a great way to decorate a kid’s room in minutes. They’re repositionable, so you can move them around or remove them when your little one’s ready for something new.

There are also 3x3m murals for fun feature walls, as well as cushions and rugs to co-ordinate with the Picturebook designs.

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING, VANESSA RICHMOND

The sheer volume of paint colours out there makes it tough to choose.

That’s where Sanderson’s 154 Colour paint chart comes in.

Developed over more than a century and including tasteful, timeless colours, it’s an easy go-to when refreshing a room. Plus there are 50 new shades – all tinted to match Sanderson’s gorgeous wallpapers and fabrics – so you can easily add pattern too. For a tester pot, go to stylelibrary.com/sandersonpaint.

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Yes, it looks like Cousin Itt from The Addams Family, but we think this hairy shade (made from thin strips of dyed rattan) is strangely sassy!

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WHAT’S NEW

CLUB TROPICANA Palm chandelier, £220, Biba range, House of Fraser

MID-CENTURY MARVEL Pixie pendant, £120, Debenhams

NATURAL AGATE Delilah agate stone ceiling light, £450, John Lewis

THE SHORTLIST

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FEATURE HOLLY WALSH

Statement pendants TIMELESS STYLE Gubi brass base multi-lite pendant, blue, £507, Rume

TO SURPRISE AND DELIGHT

GOLDEN GLAMOUR Scallop gold chain light, £295, Biba range, House of Fraser

STRUCTURED SHAPE Jazella three-tier bamboo lampshade, £110, Out there Interiors

FRUITY FIXTURE Miranda pendant chandelier, £99, Made.com

FANCY FRINGING Frith fringed hanging pendant, £175, Out there Interiors

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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

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Retro boho Update a neutral sitting room with buys from Ideal Home’s range at Very.co.uk, mixing simple midcentury-inspired pieces with faded ikat prints for a relaxed vibe

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1 Hexagonal shelf mirror, £149.99, Ideal Home range, Very 2 Nomad tassel bolster cushion, £15.99, Ideal Home range, Very 3 Aztec pom-pom cushion, £17.99, Ideal Home range, Very 4 Fabric Echota accent chair, £299, Ideal Home range, Very 5 Set of two cotton rope baskets, £44.99, Ideal Home range, Very 6 Calandre fringed rug, black, from £59.99, Ideal Home range, Very 7 Double tapered cone floor lamp, £69.99, Ideal Home range, Very 8 Macramé hanging, £16.99, Ideal Home range, Very

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FEATURE HOLLY WALSH

COLOUR PALETTE

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WHAT’S NEW

Look what we found!

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

DESIGNER-LOOK LIGHTING AT MATALAN

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I know! It looks like it’s come straight from the studio of some fancy-pants designer in Milan – but, no, it’s in your local Matalan.

The simple design will work anywhere, with the polished brass adding all kinds of glam. It looks like Matalan has officially taken BHS’s crown as the go-to for great-value lighting…

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SPOTTED BY… STYLE EDITOR MICHELA COLLING

Pendant, £40; floor lamp, £100; cluster, £80; Stella range, all Matalan

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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

THE SHORTLIST

9 modern country classics

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT

UPDATE YOUR LOOK WITH THESE BUYS FROM THE IDEAL HOME RANGE AT VERY.CO.UK

THE OPEN-WEAVE BASKETS Natural woven rectangular handled baskets, £29.99, Ideal Home range, Very

THE FERN PRINT Fern leaf cushion, £16.99, Ideal Home range, Very

THE MID-CENTURY SHADE Wicker pendant, £59.99, Ideal Home range, Very

THE TWO-TONE BEDDING Modern leaves bedlinen, £35, Ideal Home range, Very

THE TURNED LAMP Spindle table lamp, £29.99, Ideal Home range, Very

THE PRETTY ARTWORK Mineral butterfly framed glass with print, £17.99, Ideal Home range, Very

THE CHUNKY SOFA Darwin three-seater sofa in grey, £649, Ideal Home range, Very

THE GREEN ACCENT Fern rug, £59.99, Ideal Home range, Very

THE SIMPLE SIDEBOARD Constance oak sideboard, £299, Ideal Home range, Very

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Stick to one look

Love

CONCRETE FLOORING? Turn to page 33 to shop the look

Marjolein has kept to a calming colour palette of pale green, grey and soft white with black and wood accents. ‘My style is a mix of light, tough and soft.

I use raw materials such as concrete, wood and linen, combining Scandinavian style with industrial elements.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Content by Terence Conran Keston sofa, £1,199, Made.com is similar. Hay DLM side table, £135, Amara

‘We gave this bland new-build lots of style’ Marjolein and Marco Bouhuijzen put together a simple look that keeps their small home feeling spacious, but full of character and personal touches

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REAL HOME

PLANT BASKET Stylish, and easier to move from room to room

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REAL HOME

Welcome to my home THE PROPERTY A three-bedroom new-build in Uitgeest, northern Holland.

“ Marjolein Bouhuijzen, interior stylist and joint founder of Mint (bymints.nl), lives here with her husband Marco, a police sergeant, and their daughter Nika, four, and son Naud, three.

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SPARE ROOM

LIVING ROOM

STORAGE ROOM

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The kitchen is absolutely my favourite space. It’s the real heart of the home and has a lovely atmosphere, with a view of the other rooms and the garden beyond

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ith two young children aged under five, Marjolein and Marco Bouhuijzen had outgrown their Thirties town house, so decided to look outside the city in their search for a new home. ‘We’d put in a number of bids for local properties, which had all come to nothing,’ says Marjolein, ‘but then one day a new construction project in Uitgeest (a small town in the north of Holland) caught my eye. Marco was born and raised in the neighbouring village, so after visiting the site over several weekends we decided to make the move.’

The location was the former site of a milk factory with views over a pasture, consisting of four properties set in a cul-de-sac. ‘Our house is called the “Kapberg” which means haystack,’ says Marjolein. ‘It’s built of timber and stone, and has space outside for a vegetable garden and stables for horses.’ The project took a year to complete. ‘I was getting impatient and was keen to start decorating,’ Marjolein says. ‘I’d had a year to plan, which meant I could get the design just right.’

Marjolein decided to re-work the downstairs layout completely. ‘I wanted the kitchen to function as the heart of the house, connected to the other spaces, but with defined areas for living and dining, playroom and hallway.’ To achieve this, she came up with the idea of putting in a large steel-framed window between the kitchen and living room to separate the spaces without blocking any light. ‘The window doesn’t open, but it makes the spaces feel connected.’

The decision has paid off. ‘The kitchen is absolutely my favourite space,’ she says. ‘It’s the real heart of the house and has a lovely atmosphere with a view of all the rooms, the garden beyond, and the meadows.’

INSET EXTRACTOR Discreet, and doesn’t block the view across the kitchen

Add beautifully textured surfaces ‘I wanted to make a statement with tiles covering the entire wall, rather than just a splashback,’ says Marjolein. ‘I like the combination of the pale green Moroccan tiles with their irregular surface against the black and white wallpaper.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Zanzibar green wall tiles, £44sq m, Topps Tiles are similar. Hay oak and white stool, £195, Amara

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REAL HOME

Combine warm and cool finishes In the kitchen, sleek white units and concrete surfaces contrast with the warm-toned wooden doors of the built-in cupboards. ‘I love the mix of Scandinavian and industrial influences,’ says Marjolein.

BUY THE KEY PIECES For similar handles, try Thor, from £16.99, Dowsing & Reynolds

LEATHER HANDLES A chic finishing touch for simple doors

IDEAL HOME

loves Poured concrete floors ‘It’s a good basis for an open-plan scheme like ours and other materials go well with it,’ says Marjolein

MINI PENDANT Casts task lighting onto a worksurface

A steel-framed window lets light flow between the living room and kitchen

Make space for display The family’s kitchen might be small, but that doesn’t mean it has to be purely functional. This otherwise empty corner is the perfect place for open shelves to display favourite – and frequently used – mugs and other crockery.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Design House Stockholm work lamp, £146, Naken Interiors. Buddy & Bear Yay tray, £14, Trouva

Add a style surprise Marjolein has used this lively tree-print wallpaper on the wall that divides the kitchen and dining area. Hooks incorporated into the design make it look as if tea towels are hanging from the branches.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Woods wallpaper 69/12147, £85 a roll, Cole & Son. Vitra white storage system, £285, John Lewis. For a similar mat, try the round jute table mat, £6.99, H&M Home

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REAL HOME ‘To give more depth to the room I painted a band on two of the walls in a soft green tint’

Be clever with colour ‘Nika’s bedroom is in the attic,’ says Marjolein. ‘Because the ceilings are very high, I focused on the area around the bed, using a soft pink shade to make the corner feel more cosy. She loves butterflies, so I added these stickers above the bed.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Flexa white children’s bed, £181, Smallable. Soft duvet cover, £25, Hema.

Black butterfly wall stickers, from £1.30, DecoWall at Amazon

Put every inch of space to work ‘I’ve carried on the butterfly theme on the other side of the room with a collection of pictures above the desk.

We hadn’t realised at first how big the loft space was going to be so we’ve recently added this false wall which has given us an extra space behind for storage.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Alex desk, £120; Agam junior chair, £35, both Ikea. Natural teepee, £142, Smallable

WHAT I’VE LEARNED SUPERSIZE PENDANT Highlights the room’s unusual sloping ceiling

When there are no “period features, it’s important to add character.

I love to use vintage furniture and touches of colour here and there

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Use design themes Marjolein and Marco’s bedroom has the same Cole & Son wallpaper that Marjolein used in the kitchen, but its pale blue and white colourway creates a more calm and tranquil feel.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Bloomingville rattan pendant, £165, Trouva. The Roscoe grey bed, £399, Made.com is similar

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STORAGE NICHES Give a seamless and modern look

The couple had this wooden counter custom made to slot into an alcove in the bathroom

Choose modern surfaces ‘We wanted polished concrete walls in the bathroom instead of traditional tiles,’ says Marjolein. ‘It feels smooth to the touch, is easy to maintain and has a tough look to it.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES For a similar mirror, try the Serifos mirror, from £59, Dunelm. The teak suspended wash stand, £549, Tikamoon is similar

Have a kids-only area The children’s play space, which adjoins the dining area, stops toys migrating to the living spaces. ‘We can see them while we’re drinking coffee in the kitchen-diner, so we’re all still connected,’ says Marjolein.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Spot storage bags, £9, Hema are similar.

For similar school style chairs, try the Tram chair, £69, Cult Furniture. Fejka artificial hanging plant, £6, Ikea

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DON’T MISS THE DETAILS...

FEATURE INSIDEHOMEPAGE/LISA FAZZANI, VANESSA RICHMOND STYLING JANNEKE PETERS PHOTOGRAPHS INSIDEHOMEPAGE/LOUIS LEMAIRE PLANS AGENCY SERVICE

Clockwise from top left: A vintage industrial trolley turns a dead corner into a display space in the kitchen; Marjolein displays photos and keepsakes in an old glazed cabinet in the kitchen; cubbyhole storage keeps Marjolein’s work area in the living room neat and tidy; Studio Ditte’s Vehicles wallpaper (£125, Beut), makes a fun feature wall in Naud’s bedroom.

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Make it work for you MARJOLEIN’S CHOICE: CONCRETE FLOORING Fallen hard for Marjolein’s industrial-inspired concrete flooring? Find out if it ticks every box with our guide Hard-wearing, easy to clean and dust-mite resistant, it’s little wonder polished-concrete flooring is so popular. The industrial look is very on trend too, plus it works brilliantly with underfloor heating.

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What is polished concrete?

Flooring made from concrete, either raw or coloured, which has been polished and sealed to create an industrial-style, non-porous surface. The concrete is treated with diamond-polishing tools and is often finished to a grit level of 800, 1,500 or 3,000 (the higher the grit, the shinier the floor).

Costs vary from £80 to £450sq m, depending if it’s levelled by machine or trowelled by hand.

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How is it installed?

Techniques vary but most polished-concrete floors are poured in a single layer, 10cm-thick. The next day, expansion cuts are sawn into the floor, encouraging inevitable shrinkage cracks to form in a neat line. These are then filled with an expandable, colourmatched sealant. Finally the floor is cleaned, polished and sealed.

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Does it take long?

It depends on the size and temperature of the room, plus the installation methods chosen, but

allow around seven to 10 days for a 10cm-thick floor. It will also need to be resealed in time to keep it waterproof.

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Will it crack?

There’s always the possibility, but many people love the pattern and imperfection of fine lines.

Shrink-reducing additives and anti-crack reinforcing help to minimise larger cracks. Sudden temperature changes are the main cause so it’s important to introduce heating, particularly underfloor, slowly.

A robust and easy-to-clean floor was a must for Marjolein’s open-plan space

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Can you retro-fit it?

It’s far easier to install polished concrete in a new-build or extension, before doors and skirting boards are fitted. Laying it in an existing room will require the flooring to be ripped up and skirting replaced. Doors may also need to be re-hung. A micro-concrete floor, in a thinner 5-7mm layer, is another option.

BEST FOR...

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Choose a specialist installer with a good track record – the floor should offer good depth of tone and lustre, with a hard-wearing finish JONATHAN REID, DIRECTOR, GREYMATTER CONCRETE

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IDEAL HOME LOVES… CONCRETE-EFFECT FINISHES

VERSATILE VINYL Slip and water resistant.

Tadao Ando Concrete luxury vinyl tile, £42.95sq m, Harvey Maria

SMOOTH CERAMIC Matt finish underfoot.

HD Concrete Light Grey ceramic tiles, £29.65sq m, British Ceramic Tile

SMART SKIM Thinner than concrete and less prone to cracks.

MicroCrete, from £120sq m, The Resin Floor Co

PICK PORCELAIN Muted industrial colours.

Tekno Bone porcelain tiles, £40sq m, Topps Tiles

EXPERT ADVICE GreyMatter Concrete consult and advise on all things concrete, helping to ensure a high-quality finish and to minimise disappointment.

COLOUR CHOICE Steyson’s 40 years’ experience has made it the go-to for architects and interior designers; coloured concrete is a speciality.

ECO FRIENDLY Lazenby has superior knowledge and makes concrete using recycled materials and from local suppliers to further reduce its carbon footprint.

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STYLE HERO

‘If it’s not beautiful or useful, don’t keep it!’

This is just one of the style rules Sophia Ridley, Head of Design at Debenhams, lives by to keep her busy family home calm and organised

LOUNGING ABOUT Kempton compact sofa in Textured Weave Dark Grey, £500; Kempton armchairs, from £350 each; Juno floor light, £200; Parquet coffee table, £200, all Debenhams

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ophia, who joined Debenhams six years ago, leads the team that creates the store’s range of homeware, including the Designers at Debenhams collections. She lives in south London with her husband Gavin and their daughters, Gabby, 17, and Issy, 15.

There’s nothing worse than a cluttered home. I have a very busy working life, so I need my space to be organised and tidy – I can’t relax unless everything is in its place.

That’s why I’m first out of bed at the weekend. My daughters always have their friends around and they all make a mess, so straightening everything up first thing in the morning helps me to feel relaxed.

Get rid of things that you neither love nor need. Simplify your life. It’s really important not to keep things that are neither beautiful nor useful. I am a collector, though – I love glass and ceramics and have collected Seventies Swedish glass since I was 21. I’m not a hoarder, but once you start buying it, you can’t stop!

I’ve found really beautiful furniture at boot sales, junk shops and fairs. I have two teens,

FORM & FUNCTION Ceramic vases, £18 for two, Debenhams

RELAXED DINING Efni six-seater dining table with light grey chairs, £2,050; Odette pendant, £180, all Debenhams

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STYLE HERO Jasper Conran textured velvet cushions, £32 each; throws, from £115; green marble pendant, £55, all Debenhams

Having children changes your style. When we moved into our old house, we thought cream carpets would be so chic, light and airy.

Gabby was six months old, and after a year of living with a baby, they looked dreadful!

EVERGREEN OPTION Faux string of pearls plant, £28, Debenhams

Good design never dates. Brands such as Iittala, Marimekko and Arabia are favourites of mine. Their aesthetic is so amazing because they have the original mid-century designs. I have an amazing Sixties hanging wicker egg chair in my bedroom. My sister found it in her in-laws’ garage and gave it to me. It’s a beautiful piece and I love it.

‘I love Copenhagen.

I keep returning there because it’s just so jaw droppingly gorgeous’

Jasper Conran jars, from £12; serving boards, from £30; condiment set, £30, all Debenhams

TWO TONE Belly basket, £18, Debenhams

LAYER UP Enamel trays, £10 for two, Debenhams

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one thing I’ve learned “as The I’ve got older is how to curate my possessions better and I’m more disciplined about what I keep and what I throw or give away

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Great design should be accessible to everyone, though.

That’s why I love Ikea. We have a couple of Soderhamn sofas. It’s a modular design, so you can buy as many pieces as you want to fit.

I pimped ours with new turnedwood legs that I bought from Etsy.

I’ve learned so much from working with the Designers at Debenhams. They’re full of tips – John Rocha once told me that when you buy a rug, make sure it goes all the way under your sofa so it extends the eyeline of the room. My team and I work closely with the designers, who all work differently and it’s a fascinating process. Jasper Conran is super hands-on and amazing to work with. Matthew Williamson comes in twice a season to look at our designs based on his brief.

He sends us loads of images and products for inspiration. Abigail Ahern is such an inspiration and I love her faux plants. I’d never dreamed of having fakes in my home before, but hers are beautiful.

FEATURE GINEVRA BENEDETTI PHOTOGRAPH SEAN PAVONE/ALAMY STOCK PHOTO

MUTED BEAUTY Textured velvet cushion in dark green, £18, Debenhams

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so I don’t buy expensive things! My objects represent different stages of my journey through life. I’ve inherited my parents’ ‘filter’ – the skill of knowing what is well designed. They were passionate about art and design.

We didn’t have much money, but we had an interesting home full of art, junk and second-hand furniture.

THE NEW WAY TO DO

Industrial style Elegant shapes and polished finishes are pushing this look’s functional forms and rough textures in a more refined direction

Add a touch of vintage luxury Update your scheme with a retro leather piece. Go for sleek cognac finishes rather than matt saddle shades.

WHERE TO BUY Large Hoxton sofa, £999; Hackney leather footstool, £399, both DFS. For similar stools try the Natural Driftwood range from £95, French Connection Home

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Work in some smooth oak It’s not just about rough, reclaimed woods – finegrained oak adds elegance and mid-century chic.

WHERE TO BUY Walker table, £799; Walker bench £379; Walker chairs, £429 for a pair, all Furniture Village

BLACK BASICS Artisan ceramics are still on the table, but now in plain, simple monochrome.

Flint tableware, from £8 each, House of Fraser

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Colourful, spice-toned ethnic weaves have been replaced by soft neutrals and mono geometrics

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FINE LINES Balance out chunky, rustic furniture with fine-boned pieces like this simple console.

ROUGH LUXE Concrete wall clock, £45, Hurn & Hurn

Louella display rack, £645, Out There Interiors

CHIC SURFACE Hourglass egg timer, £10, George Home RAW FINISH Live Edge laptop table, £95, French Connection Home

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Mix woods for more drama Get a super-textured effect by combining fine oak, black-stained woods and darker reclaimed finishes.

WHERE TO BUY Georg bar stool, £385; rug, £73; pizza paddle, £30; aluminium tray, £57; pestle and mortar, £155; enamel coffee pot, £26; small casserole dish, £73; retro scale with clock, £80, all Amara

AGED METALS Add glamour with gold and copper, or go trad with dull brass or bronze.

Pendant, £295, French Connection Home

SUBTLE IMPACT Textured pom-pom cushion, £14, Next Home

HAND-MADE LOOK Alta grey mug, £7, House of Fraser

ROUGH WITH THE SMOOTH Pair a rustic wood table with a velvet chair for a textural contrast.

Pinter armchair, from £749; Appledore console table, £449, both Barker & Stonehouse

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The industrial look as always been about beautiful natural materials, like stone, wood and metal, but now it’s more sophisticated, so mix in marble, polished oak and touches of gold

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OPEN SHELVING Contrast a chic skinny frame with rustic wood.

Talbot shelving unit, ÂŁ499, Atkin & Thyme

FRESH FINISH Industriell chair, ÂŁ80, Ikea

Make it glam Bring in burnished copper in the form of lighting or metallic thread on textiles.

WHERE TO BUY Float table lamp, £140; Framework print double duvet set, £85; Dash cushion, £50; Dash & Fade cushion, £30; square velvet bedspread, £180, all Amara

COOL COVERING Outside In rug, £249, Furniture Village

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TAP INTO TERRAZZO Jett table lamp, £29, Made.com

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REAL HOME

Keep busy living spaces low key The couple extended to turn the original galley kitchen into a large room with areas for sitting, cooking and dining, unified by a simple mono-andneutral colour scheme.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Ripple coffee table, from £169, Danetti.

For a similar sofa try the Tiki, £799, DFS. For a similar rug try the Noble Diamonds, £103.99, Carpetright

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Welcome to my home THE PROPERTY A two-bed Victorian terraced cottage in Godalming, Surrey.

THE VALUE Bought for £325,000 in 2016; now worth £425,000.

Kitt Moss, an interior stylist, lives here with her boyfriend Jack Noy, an events co-ordinator.

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itt Moss and Jack Noy were renting a flat when a cottage a few doors away came up for sale. ‘The owner had lived in it for 50 years, and it was very dated,’ says Kitt.

A survey revealed that the cottage would need extensive renovation, including rebuilding the walls, reinforcing the floor and ceiling joists, and using steel piles to fix subsidence. Undaunted, the couple bought the cottage and decided to reconfigure the interior and extend to the rear as part of the renovation work.

The cottage was stripped back to a bare shell, so the couple continued to live in their rented flat while work was done. They extended to the rear to turn the old galley kitchen and adjoining bathroom into a spacious kitchen-diner, reconfigured the front sitting room into a separate hall and a study by building a wall, and converted the third bedroom upstairs into a bathroom.

Kitt was keen to retain and recycle as many original features as possible. ‘I love old objects and furniture with a bit of history to them,’ she says. ‘We kept the old cast iron fireplaces in what is now the study and in the main bedroom. They’ve lasted this long, so I thought it important to preserve them for a few more years yet!’

When it came to the decor, Kitt found she had more ideas than she could use. ‘You have to sift ideas from as many sources as possible,’ she says. ‘We didn’t rush to do everything at once, but took our time to decide exactly what colours and furniture would create the look we wanted.’ Kitt had to rein in some of her more outlandish ideas, though. ‘I would have used dark colours throughout for a dramatic look – including a dark blue kitchen with gold handles – but Jack prefers a more subtle look, so there had to be a compromise!’

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ROW OF PENDANTS Visually separates the seating and cooking areas

Be patient and take your “ time to decide what colours, furniture and accessories will create the look you’re after

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Build a timeless foundation ‘My dream kitchen right now would be dark blue, but we chose light grey units instead, in case our tastes change,’ says Kitt.

White walls boost the natural light that floods the extended kitchen-diner.

BUY THE KEY PIECES For similar units, try the Cooke & Lewis Woburn design, framed in ivory, from £125 for a 500mm base unit and door; basalt laminate stone-effect worktop, £98, both B&Q.

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AREA RUG Marks out the dining area in an open-plan space

Go dark in snug spaces ‘I chose dark blue walls to give the study a cosy look,’ says Kitt. ‘I found Abigail Ahern’s book, Colour, a great source of advice and inspiration in choosing my palette.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES The walls are painted in Juniper Ash intelligent matt emulsion, £48.50 for 2.5L, Little Greene. Hemnes shoe cabinet, £89, Ikea. Trestle desk, £249, Danetti. For a similar wicker chair, try the peacock chair, £59, World of Wicker

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Take the rough with the smooth The couple mixed touches of copper and reclaimed wood to give the neutral kitchen character. The original floorboards were recycled to make a dining table top and shelves.

BUY THE KEY PIECES For similar wall storage try the Lacko unit, £45, Ikea. For similar bar stools, try the Soho, £95, Rockett St George. For similar pendant shades, try the Boule, £59, Made.com

Allow creative clutter ‘I mixed old and new in the study,’ says Kitt. A blend of artwork, plants and favourite accessories give the room a busy, energetic look that suits a work space.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Wire armchair, £145, Rockett St George

Respect tradition PAINTED SHELF BACKS Give a subtler, blended look

‘We laid modern black and white tiles to recreate a period look in the hall and reflect the age of the house.

I used Ammonite by Farrow & Ball on the walls and Mid Lead by Little Greene on the skirting boards to create a dramatic but warm look.’

FEATURE SHARON SMITH, VANESSA RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHS DAVID GILES

BUY THE KEY PIECES For similar tiles, try Sorrento, £99.80sq m, Fired Earth. Mahaut console, from £299, La Redoute.

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BLACK FRAME Just as versatile as white, but more glam

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

Don’t be “ afraid to keep altering rooms until you’ve achieved what you want.

In our bedroom, I’ve replaced the wardrobe doors and tried bedding in all kinds of colours and patterns, but it’s still not quite right, so I’ll keep switching things around a bit more!

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Touches of pink lift the grey and white decor in the main bedroom

Mini bulldog clips and picture pins are an easy way to hang art

REAL HOME

Create a mood with soft colour ‘I chose light greys for the main bedroom, with a darker shade on the bed wall because I wanted it to be a calm oasis – bright and sunny during the day and cosy at night.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Lucia bed, from £300, Habitat. Nexus wall lamps, £59 each, Lampsy. For similar bedside tables, try Jimi, £107 each, La Redoute.

Pink cushions, from £3.99, H&M Home

HANGING LAMP Plug in and wind around a hook for a quirky feature

Don’t let period features dictate ‘Original features give a house its charm and character, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring in modern pieces. Old and new can blend perfectly well.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Jimi one-drawer desk, £199; Sabil stool, £66, both La Redoute

Make your own

FRAMELESS MIRROR So simple, this style will work anywhere

‘I wanted a minimal, natural look in the bathroom with ample storage in order to keep the surfaces clear and clean,’ says Kitt. ‘A joiner friend made the vanity unit from white oak, which created exactly the look we wanted.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Try Basaltina grey floor tiles, £35.97sq m, Tile Giant.

Find a similar four-drawer rope unit, £17.97, at Homebase.

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Make it work for you KITT’S STYLE: INDUSTRIAL LUXE Monochrome accessories paired with copper and black metal accents make for a modern scheme with an urban feel

GREAT DEAL

IDEAL COFFEE BREAK Ripple glass and matt black coffee table, £169, Danetti

DESIGNER CHOICE Tom Dixon copper pendant, £290, Heal’s

FALSE FRONDS Faux fern, £40, Debenhams

GOLDEN GLOBE Copper pendant, £99, Industville

GLASS TOP Side table, £90, Urban Outfitters

PRETEND POT Faux house plant, £8, Sainsbury’s Home

URBAN APPEAL Wood and metal high backed bar stool, £225, Cox & Cox

FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT PHOTOGRAPH DAVID GILES

POSH PILLOW Cushion, £26, Debenhams

COOL CLASSIC Berber rug, £149, Kaleidoscope

RAW MATERIALS Dexter mango wood stool, £199, Swoon

TRENDY TASSELS Tampico cushion, £11.99, Maisons du Monde

DIAMOND DESIGN House Berber rug, £100, John Lewis

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COLOURS WE LOVE

Dusky purple Avoid true, blue-based purples and choose a mellow, brown-toned mauve to give your room colour that’s sexily sophisticated, but not scary. Mixed with rich accents and brass, it has modern glamour, or spin it rustic with greys and grainy woods

THIS PAGE Antique brass platter in rose, £65 for two, Nisi Living. Croft mug, £6, John Lewis. Porcelain serving bowl, £50, Ist London range, Heal’s. Gilligan vase, £35, Habitat. Faux string of pearls plant, £45, Design Vintage.

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STYLE & DECOR THIS PAGE Wooden ladder shelving, £395, French Connection Home. ON SHELVING from top: Hammershøi vase, £32; Hammershøi vases, £45 for three, all Kähler range, Heal’s. Gilligan vase, £35; Kaylub bowl, £15; Ameixa bowl, £35, all Habitat. Pokal clay XL vase, £38, Design Vintage. New England tray, £20, John Lewis. Green vase, £18, Debenhams. Hand-dipped taper candles, from £3 each; Alchemy tea light holder, £12; Bamboo baskets (on floor), from £22 each, all Curious Egg. Teal throw, £25, Debenhams. Milan throw in heather, £75, Bronte by Moon.

ON WALL Grey jute hanging baskets, £55 for three; faux string of pearls plant (top), £45, all Design Vintage.

RECLAIMED WOOD The purple’s brown undertones bring out the rustic texture

Laid-back living Brown-tinted plum and mauve tones set a warm and mellow mood in a space where you want to kick back and relax

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WHITE TRIM Choose pure white over creams for a fresher accent

Stylist’s Note Dusky purple is perfect for giving large, light-filled spaces a more intimate feel. With white woodwork and ceilings, it won’t overwhelm

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THIS PAGE Walls in Plum Brandy pure flat emulsion, £48.50 for 2.5L, Paint & Paper Library.

Curtain in Flores Damson/Viola/Blush, £54m, Harlequin. Little Jon sofa in Tor Damson, from £1,879, Sofa Workshop. Ace coffee table, £375, Loaf. Dexter armchair in Grey velvet, £695, Graham and Green. Bobbin side table, £220, Debenhams.

Lichen Provence rug, £245, Weaver Green. Flag canvas print, £375, Loaf. ON COFFEE TABLE Antique brass platter in rose, £65 for two, Nisi Living. Coffee

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Studio mug (also on side table), £48 for four, Royal Doulton. Theo French press coffee maker, £64.95, Oggetto. Simson jug, £10; Kaylub bowl, £15, both Habitat. ON SIDE TABLE Glass table lamp, £170, Oggetto. ON SOFA Cushions from left: Clifford, £29, Sheridan; Croft Collection Oran, £40, John Lewis; New Manor Park 058, £44m, Blendworth; Jaipur Silver, £30, Christy; Chelsea Dusty Lilac, £90m, Victoria & Rebecca. ON WINDOWSILL Ameixa vase, £45, Habitat.

Stylist’s Note If you’re tempted to experiment with a darker colour on your bedroom walls, dusky plums are warm and soothing without being too strong or challenging

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THIS PAGE Walls in Wortle Light active emulsion, £47 for 2.5L, Sanderson. Headboard, £210, The Dormy House; covered in New Manor Park 058, £44m, Blendworth. Fera side tables, £359 for two, Content

by Terence Conran. Gunmetal console table, £340, French Connection Home. Mark Rothko Untitled, 1963 framed print, £150, King & McGaw. Regatta rug in Plum, £164, Modern Rugs. ON BED Yves king-size duvet set, £120, Christy. Florence cushions in Clara Damson, £44 each, Neptune. Mongolian cushion, £45, RJR.John Rocha range, Debenhams. Floral cushion,

YELLOW-GREEN Cuts through the warm wall colour for a fresh uplift

from a selection, Heal’s. Knitted throw, £39.99, H&M Home. Teal Herringbone throw, £45, Debenhams.

Boho Port throw, £195, Design Vintage. ON SIDE TABLE Rodd table lamp bases, £14 each, Ikea.

Lampshades, from a selection, eBay. Sweet orange, basil and frankincense diffuser, £22.28, The Handmade Soap Company. Hand-thrown mug, £27, Oggetto. ON CONSOLE TABLE Antique brass platter in rose, £65 for two, Nisi Living. Sweet orange, basil and frankincense hand lotion, £13.35, The Handmade Soap Company. Ted Baker candle, £28, John Lewis.

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BLURRED PATTERN Avoid bold colour contrasts with a softer, tonal design

STYLING SARITA SHARMA PHOTOGRAPHS DOMINIC BLACKMORE FEATURE VANESSA RICHMOND

Rough luxe Smooth purples look great in a glam bedroom scheme with velvets and polished metals, but they can turn a country look from simple to sophisticated, too

THIS PAGE Curtain in Azuri Ruby/Rose Quartz, £68m, Anthology. Amaliah bookshelf, £995, Graham and Green. ON BOOKSHELF from top: Mars vase, £20, Habitat. Purple glass candle, £20; Winter Bloom frame, £18, Star by Julien MacDonald range, both Debenhams. Storage boxes, £60 for three, Cox &

Cox. Alchemy tea light holder, £12; carved wood plate, £6, both Curious Egg. Frame, from a selection, John Lewis. Sweet orange, basil and frankincense diffuser, £22.28, The Handmade Soap Company. i-Flower plum fabric, £75m, Ian Sanderson. Alpaca throw, £159, Heal’s. Boucle throw, £25, Debenhams.

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Make it work for you DUSKY PURPLE: JUST ADD AN ACCENT

This luscious shade will add instant warmth and opulence to a neutral room – the perfect partner for cool greys and whites

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Curtain in Azuri Ruby/Rose Quartz, £68m, Anthology. Harley Stripe throw, £75, Bronte by Moon. Cushions (from top) i-Tribe plum (front), £75m, Ian Sanderson; New Manor Park 058 (back), £44m, Blendworth; Chelsea Golden Green, £90m, Victoria & Rebecca; plum cushion, £45, Heal’s

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7 WHERE TO BUY 1. LAMP Deal table lamp, £35, Habitat 2. PLANTER Ceramic plant pot, £20, Oliver Bonas 3. FAUX FLOWERS Faux lilac branch, £9, Oka 4. RUG Regatta rug in purple, from £164, The Rug Seller 5. VASE Three-tone earthenware vase in Blue Grotto, £15.99, Ian Snow

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6. CUSHION Multicolour Bode feather-filled cushion, £25, Debenhams 7. CANDLE Textured glass filled Moroccan Rose candle, £8, Fox & Ivy at Tesco 8. PHOTO FRAME Shimmer purple design frame, £29.99, Zara Home 9. SOFA Tivoli two-seater sofa in Elderberry wool with oak legs, £899, Swoon

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‘We created a look that we’ll love for years’ Hollie and Ric Goodwin have refreshed their Seventies property with a classic, country-house feel and a timeless palette

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CURVED EDGES Create softer lines and are safer for young children

REAL HOME

Keep it streamlined ‘My style is country-modern and fresh, with a feel of everything flowing,’ says Hollie.

‘Clutter gives me palpitations, so lots of storage was a must, with cupboards all around the island. I love islands in a darker colour, but wanted the kitchen to have longevity, so I went for off-white all over.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Bespoke kitchen units, £12,000, Parker Booth Joinery. Walls painted in Ammonite estate emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball

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Welcome to my home THE PROPERTY A detached five-bedroom Seventies home in Macclesfield, Cheshire.

THE VALUE Bought for £525,000 in 2016; now worth around £650,000.

Hollie Goodwin lives here with her husband Ric and their children Freddie, eight, Olivia, seven, and Max, two. Hollie is a full-time mum and Ric runs a car sales business.

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I still pinch myself when I walk round my home – I can’t believe it’s really mine

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t was the space that clinched it for Hollie and Ric Goodwin when they first went to view their detached Seventies house in Cheshire. ‘I was in two minds about moving home as I’d just had a baby but we needed a bigger long-term house where the children could have fun and we could have more space to entertain,’ says Hollie.

‘We only viewed this one property and could see its potential straight away,’ she explains. ‘We started the building work the day after we moved in! The previous owners had lived here for more than 20 years and nothing felt in the right place. There was a separate dining room and the galley kitchen was tiny, with dated rainbow tiles, pine units and black laminate worktops. It was crying out for an extension.’

The couple knocked together the kitchen and dining room, as well as extending at the rear. ‘Ideally, we would have had a roof lantern, but it wasn’t possible, structurally,’ says Hollie. ‘Instead, we went for bifold doors and Velux roof windows, which provide the lovely, light, airy feel I wanted. When it came to prioritising spending, our biggest investment was the kitchen. We kept the look simple and fresh, so it will be a classic for many years to come. I particularly love the island, where the kids have breakfast, as well as the big 8ft table that everyone fits around.’

With the hard graft done, Hollie and Ric could take their time decorating in the perfect neutral colour palette of whites, pinks and greys. ‘My dream is to have a place in the countryside with land all around once the children have grown up,’ says Hollie. ‘But we’ll stay here for 10 to 15 years as there’s a great community and I’m thrilled with how the house has been transformed.’

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Define function with storage ‘If there’s one thing in the house I couldn’t live without, it’s the bespoke seating and coat rack in the hall,’ says Hollie. ‘It was an echoey area with just a chair where coats would get thrown before. This has turned it into a proper room.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Bespoke storage, £2,000, Parker Booth Joinery. Hello cushion, £35, Bombay Duck

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I like fresh, open and airy spaces “that are cosy at the same time. A neutral scheme works for me as it helps to create continuity

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GLAZED DOORS Let light flow easily from room to room

Go easy on white in large rooms ‘White is too stark for a sitting room as big as this, so I had to find the right warm-toned neutral for the walls.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Walls painted in Purbeck Stone estate emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Lamp table, £418, Woodpecker Interiors. Vintage floral cushion, £15, Marks & Spencer

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LAVENDER ACCENT Freshens up the warm neutrals

Mix neutral shades ‘Keeping things neutral means I can add any accent colour I want, so at the moment I have loads of splashes of pink,’ says Hollie. To add interest, she has mixed different neutrals, choosing identical sofas in different shades.

‘Our 6ft long old French sideboard was upcycled by a friend’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Livingston Grand Split sofa, £1,855, Arighi Bianchi. For a similar wicker heart, try Cowshed Interiors, £79

Brighten every space ‘The mirrored splashback behind the range cooker really brightens up the room,’ says Hollie. ‘It’s great because when I’m cooking for guests, I can see them without having to turn around.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Mirrored splashback, £140, MirrorFit. White Rangemaster Elise 100 range cooker, £2,699, John Lewis

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LAYERED CUSHIONS Using three sets creates that hotel-luxe look

Create a little château chic Hollie’s soft colour palette means she can get away with lots of detail, so she chose an ornate bed, a chandelier pendant and damask wallpaper. ‘I love it because it’s subtle but makes a statement at the same time,’ she says.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Bergerac bed, £1,875, The French Bedroom Company. Josette wallpaper, £34 a roll; Juliet silver droplets pendant shade, £100, both Laura Ashley

Choose opulent window treatments Combining both bespoke Roman blinds and heavy, full-length curtains gives the main bedroom a luxurious, hotel-inspired look.

BUY THE KEY PIECES For a similar armchair, try the Lille design, £449, Swoon

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‘I went for built-in wardrobes with curves that echo the rest of the bedroom furniture’

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Go luxe, even in a small room What the family bathroom lacks in size, it makes up for in glamour, with marble-effect tiles and a mini roll-top bath.

‘It is smaller than standard but more comfy for reading, as you don’t slide down,’ says Hollie.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Mont Blanc marble effect tiles, £16.96sq m, Tile Giant. Burlington Windsor 1500 bath, £551.65, Victorian Plumbing

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The star-print wallpaper, which inspired the scheme, will look good through the little boy’s baby years and beyond.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Grey Star wallpaper, £26 a roll, Great Little Trading Co

DIY BLIND Recycled from a pair of H&M curtains

Choose classic key pieces in kids’ rooms Hollie went for a hotel-chic buttoned bed in Olivia’s room, to give it long-term style. ‘Olivia helped me choose the colours and she picked the cushions, throws and artwork,’ says Hollie.

BUY THE KEY PIECES For a similar bed, try Sana pearly fabric ottoman bed, £449, Dreams

FEATURE KAREN WILSON, VANESSA RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHS KATIE LEE PLANS AGENCY SERVICE

White walls and furniture keep Freddie’s small room looking spacious

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

Don’t rush it. There are “a few things I bought in a hurry just to get things finished, and I ended up regretting them almost as soon as they arrived.

Your home will look so much better if you take your time

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Make it work for you HOLLIE’S STYLE: FRESH COUNTRY MODERN MY GO-TO STORES…

Neutral shades, wicker accessories and subtle hints of blush pink and silver create a wholesome, tranquil look REGAL LOOK White Knight, £213, Sweetpea & Willow

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WRAPPED UP Throw with pompoms, £30, M&Co

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HOMESENSE ‘It’s always fun not knowing what I’ll discover here’

MOOD LIGHT Dimpled smoke glass table lamp, £125, Cox & Cox

A plush carpet adds to the cosy, inviting feel of this living space

FAKE IT Faux hydrangeas, £55, Kelly Hoppen

STYLIST’S NOTE

FEATURE HOLLY WALSH PHOTOGRAPHS KATIE LEE

HOME IS… Wall hanging heart, £59.95, Melody Maison

SIDE SHOW Composite table, £480, Alexander & Pearl

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This look may use minimal pattern, but it features warm colours in similar tones and plenty of texture to stop it looking flat HOLLY WALSH, FEATURES EDITOR

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ROSY GLOW Cushion, £19.99, Littlewoods

GET COMFY Bardon 3-seater sofa, £1,249, Very

IN SHAPE Diamond cushion, £16, Next Home

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PATTERNS NOTHING CAN DATE A ROOM LIKE AN OF-THE-MOMENT MOTIF, SO KEEP IT CLASSIC WITH THESE IDEAS

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Stylist’s Note ‘Geometrics are easy to mix with each other as well as other patterns, as long as you keep to a shared colour palette’ Nicky Phillips, Decorating Editor

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Ikat influences

These patterns look great in darker tones that allow gorgeous pale-wood furniture to really stand out.

Inspired by traditional African woven fabrics, these blurred diamond patterns work best in a mid-century or industrial-style scheme.

WHERE TO BUY Sanderson Empire Trellis in Indigo/Linen, £57 a roll, Wallpaper Direct

WHERE TO BUY Scion Uteki in Emerald, £59 a roll, Style Library

DECADENT DECO Look for diamond or fan motifs with a sheen or pearlescent finish for glamour.

Brian Yates Gatsby in Pearl, £86.50 a roll, Wallpaper Direct

STYLIST’S NOTE Geometrics create a backdrop that won’t detract from whatever else is going on in the room, but they’re also great – in a bold colour – as an accent on blinds, rugs or cushions

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RETRO REVIVAL The perfect backdrop for mid-centurystyle furniture, an Op Art pattern will add wow for a feature wall.

Retro Denim, £50 a roll, Graham & Brown

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SOLID COLOUR Offset such a busy pattern with co-ordinating paint on the other walls

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Stylist’s Note ‘Block prints can be heavily detailed and busy, so limit them to a fabulous feature wall and mix block-printed fabrics with plains’ Nicky Phillips, Decorating Editor

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Elegant repeats

Tell a story

Simple block repeats in dusky hues work in almost any room and are certain to stand the test of time.

A highly detailed conversational print depicting flora and fauna adds so much character.

WHERE TO BUY Pretty Maids in Dusky Pink/Winter, £54 a roll, Vanessa Arbuthnott

WHERE TO BUY Harvest Hare in Provençal Blue, £66 a roll, St Jude’s

SCANDINAVIAN STYLE The simplest block prints will work beautifully in a Scandi-inspired room Suvi in Magnesium, £52.50 a roll, Romo

STYLIST’S NOTE The great thing about block prints is that, even though they can be highly detailed, they are made with only two or three colours, which makes them surprisingly easy on the eye

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WILLIAM MORRIS CLASSIC Morris’s iconic prints have been re-coloured in modern neutrals Morris & Co Pure Marigold in Soft Gilver, £89 a roll, Style Library

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GLAM METALLIC Stop florals going ‘granny’ with sexy pieces like this

STYLE & DECOR

Stylist’s Note ‘Busy pattern prints work best with ultra-simple, ultramodern furniture for contrast’ Nicky Phillips, Decorating Editor

TRADITIONAL FLORALS From chintzy roses to elegant trailing garlands and ditsy sprigged prints, these are the hardest patterns to work with. But, embrace their busy-ness and go full floral, and you’ll have a room that’s bursting with colour, character and fabulousness!

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Retro Scandi

Trailing blossoms

Small-scale florals with a nostalgic feel stay timeless paired with fresh whites and simple furnishings.

These work well in rooms with high ceilings for grand, country-house style. Toneon-tone neutrals like this make them less overwhelming.

WHERE TO BUY Borastapeter Flora in Green, £39 a roll, Jane Clayton & Company

WHERE TO BUY Wisteria 2202, £115 a roll, Farrow & Ball

DITSY PRINT Small scale florals offer a breath of fresh air when used on a white background Hillevi in Red/Pink/Purple, £75 a roll, Sandberg Wallpaper

STYLIST’S NOTE From oversized blooms to ditsy designs, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the choice. The key is to consider the scale of your space and to pick a colourway you’ll still love in five years’ time

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PRETTY BOTANICALS Bring the garden into your home with illustrated blooms and lush leaves.

Paradise Collection PA34233, £32.95 a roll, Galerie Wallcoverings

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Simple G eometrics WALLS painted in Dulux Pure Brilliant White matt emulsion, £20 for 10L, Homebase. Mawton wallpaper in Willow/Cream 216417, £55 a roll, Sanderson range, Wallpaper Direct. FLOOR Bell Twist carpet in Mineral 71482, £39.99sq m, Brintons. Peska rug, £350, Cox & Cox. Curtains in Olwen in Fog, from £42.25m, Azalea collection, Ashley Wilde. Isla threeseater sofa in Silver Dexter’s linen, £2,360, Sofa.com. Keswick rectangular coffee table, £780; Keswick square coffee table, £455, both Neptune. Snowdrop small armchair in Cobble linen cotton, £740, Sofa.com. V&A & John Lewis Fitzhenry Collector’s cabinet, £999, John Lewis.

ON COFFEE TABLE Fish bowl vase £25, Marks & Spencer. Karui tray, £150, LSA. Coro tumblers, £20 for four, Amara. Amber vase, £24, Graham & Green. Eucalyptus bowl (below), £40, Murmur. ON SOFA Cushions, from left: Hexagonal embroidered, £29.50, Marks & Spencer; made in Oslo in Coral 7154/406 (front), £25.99m, Prestigious Textiles; Olwen in Fog (back), as before; Opulent Bird Jacquard, £17.50, Marks & Spencer; made in washed fine linen in Seafret (front), £26m, Tinsmiths’s; Oslo in Coral 7154/406 (piping), as before; Modern fine knit, £15, Marks & Spencer.

Corbin throw, £45, Habitat. ON SIDE TABLE Bobby table lamp, from £195; lamp shade from a selection, both Pooky. Bitossi Bloom water tumbler, £5, Amara. Rex pasta bowl (under side table), £25 for four, Habitat. IN DISPLAY CABINET, from top: Large succulent in stone pot, £29.50, Marks & Spencer. Oval carved wood snack plate, £6, Curious Egg. String of pearls plant in ceramic pot, £25, Marks & Spencer. Amber vase, £24, Graham & Green.

Etched palm vase, £17.50, Angel & Boho. Glass hygge lantern, £36.95, Rose & Grey. Nkuku Datia bowl, £15, Amara. Hexagonal brass lantern, from £45, Rose & Grey. ON WALL Crane wall art, £89, The French Bedroom Company. CONSOLE TABLE DETAIL Ottone console table, £425, Oliver Bonas. Green glass vase, £32, Rose & Grey. Persia gold tray, £26, Curious Egg. Troll amber vase, £40, Amara.

Bottle lip vase, £36, Graham & Green. Ink abstract framed prints, £61 each, Neptune.

Prismatic pendants FP481N, £125 each, Original BTC.

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Traditional Florals

WALLS covered in Birdy wallpaper, £33.55 a roll, Casadeco. Painted in Dix Blue estate emulsion, £45 for 2.5L; skirtings and cupboards painted in Theresa’s Green estate eggshell, £25 for 750ml, both Farrow & Ball.

Hartley rug, £180, Habitat. Curtains in Kalina in Beeswax LF1938C/002, £29.90m, Linwood.

Carter dining table, £1,590; Carter benches, £450 each, all Neptune. Seat cushions in Kalina in Beeswax LF1938C/002 (front); Kalina in Steeple LF1938C/001 (back), £29.90m, both Linwood. ON BENCH Balsam green linen tablecloth, £54.99; Citrine Lara linen napkins, £5.49 each; ON TABLE Citrine linen runners, £13.99 each, all Linenme. Eucalyptus Stoneware soup bowls, £10 each; dinner plates, £12 each; all Murmur. Stoneware pitcher, from £39; Nkuku Datia bowls, £15 each, all Amara. Sprig Conical mug, £14; carafe, £12, all Murmur. Entydig fruit bowl, £6, Ikea.

Peggy bamboo tray, £8, Mini Moderns.

Manhattan tumblers, £3 each, Marks & Spencer. Platter from a selection, House of Fraser. ON CUPBOARD Tapered glass vase, £30; Ananas pineapple print, £38, both Rose & Grey. Ribba frame from a selection, Ikea. Grey plates, £10 each, Murmur. Dipping bowls from the Estrella oil pourer and dipping bowl set, £48, Curious Egg. Type 75 desk lamp, Margaret Howell Seagrass Edition, from £160, Anglepoise. ON SHELF Recycled glass vases, £22 each, Cox & Cox. Pepper storage jar, £48, Amara. DRESSER DETAIL Suffolk dresser in Silver Birch, from £2,355, Neptune. Back of dresser in We Had Everything wallpaper in Mustard, £55 a roll, Mini Moderns. ON SHELVES, from top: mugs and plates, from a selection, Murmur. Jars Tourron dessert plates in Jade, £18 each; Pepper storage jar, £48; House Doctor storage jars from £45, all Amara. Paisley crescent tea towel, £8.50, Mini Moderns.

Estrella oil pourer set, £48, Curious Egg. Jars Tourron dinner plate in Jade, £20; pasta bowls, £20 each, all Amara. Recycled bud vase, £16.50 for two, Cox & Cox. Coaster, £20, Murmur. Rex pasta bowls, £25 for four, Habitat.

Helen Round Garden collection tea towel, £16.25, Madebyhandonline.com. Jars Tourron dessert plates, £18 each, Amara. Kate Evans Dandelion pourer, £46, Madebyhand online.com. Rex dinner plate, £25 for four, Habitat. Cutlery, similar from David Mellor.

WALLS in Renaissance wallpaper in Midnight W0112/03, £35 a roll, Oasis Collection, Clarke & Clarke. FLOOR Luna Soft Rose rug, from £225, Cox & Cox. Curtain in Midori in Damson F1068/09, £33m, Clarke & Clarke.

Coco double bed in Weathered Oak, £945; Perfect double mattress, £545, both Loaf.

Ashbee mirrored side table, £198, Graham & Green. ON BED Mireille Rose and Parisian Blue housewife pillowcases, £30 each; Toulon Grey double linen flat sheet, £125; Parisian Blue double linen duvet, £195, all The Linenworks. Cushions in Renaissance velvet in Midnight LF1215/01 and Seafoam LF1215/02, each £39m, Clarke & Clarke; Chinoiserie reversible gift cushion in Gold, £27.50, Angel & Boho. Slate Blue velvet quilt with reversible print, £215, Graham & Green.

Blush velvet throw, £225, The French Bedroom Company. Brass hexagonal mirror, £125, Cox & Cox. ON SIDE TABLE Myers Banker touch lamp in gold, £90, John Lewis.

Spot flower vases by Virginia Graham, from £24 each, Madebyhandonline.com.

DRESSING TABLE DETAIL Detroit marble console table, £275, Graham & Green.

Upholstered cube from £125, plus 1m of fabric, The Dormy House; upholstered in Renaissance velvet Seafoam LF1215/02, as before. ON CONSOLE TABLE Blue geometric vase, £30, Graham & Green.

Glory Be 11 clutch bag, £15, Angel & Boho.

Brass hexagonal mirror, £125, Cox & Cox. Tall purple geometric vase, £42, Graham & Green.

FEATURE VANESSA RICHMOND, CAROL WORTLEY-BISHOP, STEPHANIE DURRANT STYLING CAROL WORTLEY-BISHOP PHOTOGRAPHS SIMON WHITMORE

Where to buy

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‘We’ve made this place feel so warm and homely’ Katie and Russell Seidler indulged their love of Danish design to give their Victorian house a simple but snug look

PENDANT TRIO Hung at different heights, they have a chandelier effect

Love KATIE’S STYLE?

Turn to page 101 to shop the look

Start with simple key pieces ‘We picked our dining room furniture for its Danish feel,’ says Katie. ‘Our style is minimal and I love pared-back furniture and a clean look.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Nordlux Chino pendant lights, from £45, Amazon. Umbra wall mirror, £95, Hurn & Hurn

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Welcome to my home THE PROPERTY A three-bedroom Victorian detached house in St Albans, bought in 2017.

THE VALUE A similar house in the area would cost around £635,000.

Katie Seidler, a fashion buyer, lives here with her husband, Russell, a bid manager.

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e had rented for many years, so buying a house was really exciting,’ says Katie Seidler. Discovering this detached Victorian house in St Albans, she and her husband Russell fell in love with its spacious rooms, which included three bedrooms, a bathroom and an en suite, plus an extended kitchen and converted loft. ‘We call this house the Tardis, because you can’t tell how big it is from the outside.’

‘We loved the original features, like the windows and the fireplaces, but the decor needed updating. It was a project that wouldn’t involve ripping down walls, though, and I could see how quickly we could make a difference to it simply by painting, creating designated spaces and adding in some personality.’

‘The first thing we did was to change the floors to a light oak to bounce the light back into the house,’ says Katie. Travelling overseas to Copenhagen regularly for work, Katie was inspired by the monochrome decor there and was keen to inject some Scandi style into her home. ‘I really wanted the house to look pared back, but with lots of design features and unique finds from my travels. I wanted to mix it up with soft natural wood and minimal Danish-style accessories,’ she says.

The biggest job to tackle was the kitchen. The couple replaced the old grey granite worktops and removed wall units they could do without, to open up the space.

Then the walls were tiled and a new sink, hob, extractor and shelves fitted. ‘It wasn’t major work, but it really transformed the space from a bland kitchen to one with more style,’ says Katie. ‘It’s the best house for entertaining, as everyone always ends up in the kitchen!

We’re so pleased with how the house has evolved since we moved in.’ Follow Katie on Instagram @hello_haus.

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Connect spaces ‘I love monochrome as a theme and have used the same colour palette throughout the house, which was important as I really wanted it to flow,’ says Katie. We ran the same light oak flooring throughout, too, to bring all the rooms together visually.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Bagsie sofa, £2,395; Bagsie love seat, £2,275; Jammie Dodger footstool, £556; all Loaf.

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loves Bent-wood pendant lampshades A modern Danish classic.

Just make sure the bulb is one designed to be seen

PAINTED CUPBOARD Went from pine to black, with new handles, too

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CORK FLOOR TILES Turn an office wall into a pinboard

BLACK GROUT Changes basic white tiles into a design feature

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I love the design “ features of many of the cafés I’ve seen in Copenhagen

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WOODEN DETAILS Add warmth to a mono colour scheme

Style up shelves and worktops VERTICAL RADIATOR Makes more efficient use of wall space

‘Aesthetics are important to me so I try to make everything look appealing,’ says Katie. ‘I’m not precious about anything, though, and I think it still feels welcoming and comfortable.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Varde wall shelf, £30, Ikea. The Webber steel high stool, £135, Online Reality, is a good match for Katie’s bar stools

Add warmth with accessories

Adding shelving for display makes a kitchen stylish as well as functional

‘Although they’re monochrome, our rooms are still cosy because we’ve used sheepskins, cushions, plants and throws to create a homely feel,’ says Katie.

BUY THE KEY PIECES White porcelain tiles, £19.99sq m, Tile Mountain. Kolton armchair, £449, Made.com. Black extractor hood, £95, Amazon. For a similar rug, try Hempy round rug, £129, La Redoute

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REAL HOME The couple made good use of this corner under the loft bedroom’s sloping ceiling as a work space

Use dark greys in a light-filled room As the loft bedroom is filled with natural light, Katie used a dark grey-black paint to create striking backdrops. ‘The colour is Nighthawk

by Crown, which we had specially mixed,’ she says.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Malm bed, £279, Ikea. Abstract Angles 1 print, from £30 unframed, Ink & Drop. Wall light, from a selection, Clas Ohlson. Lisabo desk, £125, Ikea. For a similar pegboard, try Triventi by Ragaba, £103, Wayfair

Work in a polished metal accent ‘I really wanted the bed to be the focus of this room, so I chose a copper frame that stands out against the dark walls,’ says Katie. ‘I also like to turn my cushions up so you can see the zips – many of the ones I have gold zips, so it seems a shame to hide them away!’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Alana copper bed, from £399 for a double, Wilson wall mirror, £99, is a good match for this one, both Made.com. Cushions, from a selection, H&M Home and Ikea

FEATURE LAURIE DAVIDSON, VANESSA RICHMOND STYLING LAURIE DAVIDSON PHOTOGRAPHS COLIN POOLE PLANS AGENCY SERVICE

SOFT PINK ACCENTS Make a monochrome room more feminine

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HANGING LIGHT Easy to plug in and hang from a wall hook

Katie upcycled the Ercol chair with a coat of black paint

A blackpainted ceiling makes the all-white bathroom less stark

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

Spend time “ working out how to make the best use of space. We needed our loft space to be a guest room, office and storage area. With an ottoman bed and the right cupboards, it’s probably the most practical room in the house

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Make it work for you KATIE’S STYLE: SCANDI LUXE The clean lines of classic Scandinavian design combine with dark accents for a modern look that packs a punch NATURAL PLY IUMI Aion pendant light, £186, Red Candy

IDEAL

FAUX FOLIAGE Wyld Home eucalyptus spray, £14.50, Trouva

SILVER SPRAY Eucalyptus stem, £7, The Contemporary Home

ROUND UP Mirror, £250, Out There Interiors

FOCAL POINT Umbra round mirror, £100, Amara

FEATURE HEATHER YOUNG PHOTOGRAPH COLIN POOLE

PLUSH TEXTURE Sheepskin rug, £80, Baa Stool

LUXE LIVING Sheepskin wool rug, £60, Very

BASKET CASE Craft felt basket, £22, Black

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BY HAND Mug, £10.50, Decorator’s Notebook

SCANDI NOIR Copenhague table by Hay, £819, Made In Design

SMART SEAT Design Project No.036 bench, £350, John Lewis

BAMBOO BEAUTY Bamboo pendant, £90, Cox & Cox

GREAT DEAL

SOFT TOUCH Felt basket, £18, Sainsbury’s Home

SIMPLE SHAPE Alta grey mug, £7, House of Fraser

CLEAN LINES Blake dining table, £339, My Furniture

WOOD TONES Norman bench, £252, Maisons du Monde

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

Create a feature wall with paint

Take a feature wall to the next level by painting both the fireplace and mantelpiece in the same colour as your chimney breast and neighbouring alcove walls, for a modern update.

Harp chair, £1,200; footstool, £599; Gabro rug, £550, all Croft Collection, John Lewis

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DRESS YOUR MANTEL Give your mantelpiece a seasonal feel by displaying pine cones, berries and eucalyptus along the top edge.

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Add pattern to your room with a blind

If wallpapering your sitting room seems a bit daunting and permanent, introduce pattern with a simple roller blind instead.

Go for a subtle design if your window is large, so it doesn’t distract from the rest of the room, and keep colours muted.

INTRODUCE A MODERN METALLIC

Give a tired sitting room a glamorous makeover by adding touches of brass or copper in the form of vases, lamps or jar candles, for an instant lift.

Geo vase, £50, Biba range, House of Fraser

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An oversized framed print or photograph will break up a plain wall and stop a bold colour overwhelming, especially if the room is large. An abstract style will work with all looks.

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SWAP IN COSIER CUSHIONS Dress your sofa with faux fur, wool or velvet cushions in the winter, and linen or cotton versions in the warmer summer months.

Barry bouclé pompom cushion, £30, Gray & Willow range, House of Fraser

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MIX IN A STATEMENT SEAT

While your sofas need to be as versatile and timeless as possible, there’s nothing stopping you indulging your crazy-glam side with a fabulous armchair. When you get tired of it, just move it to another room!

Concha half-circle armchair in blue, £855, Out There Interiors

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Create a gallery wall

Hang a collection of framed prints in a large square or rectangular shape, broken up with other knick-knacks, postcards or objets, for a striking but streamlined display.

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TRY A DIY ROOM FRAGRANCE Put a vanilla-scented tea light or candle in a small bowl filled with coffee beans and place it on a side table. The candle will heat the beans and create a delicious aroma.

Aspenwood floor tiles, £37.99sq m; grey stone effect wall tiles, £49.99sq m, both Gemini Tiles Greenery Clay roller blind, from £83 including measuring and fitting, Hillarys

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Try tiles in a living space

Textural-look tiles can look amazing in living spaces as well as kitchens or bathrooms. Look for mock natural surfaces, like these grainy wood-effect floor tiles and slate slips, which make a gorgeously rustic feature wall.

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Add a band of colour to a bland wall

Painting the bottom half of a wall is a great way to add colour – and character – to a space, without going too far. Use decorating tape to give the line a crisp finish.

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HIDE WORN SOFA ARMS WITH A THROW

As well as being within reach to snuggle under on a chilly evening, a soft throw popped over one or both arms of the sofa is also a perfect way to cover wine/coffee/ pizza stains or threadbare fabric.

Brasilia throw, £29, Barker and Stonehouse

Folia Acacia Roman blind, from £211 including measuring and fitting, Hillarys

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CREATE A READING CORNER Surround yourself with home comforts for the snuggest of autumns, starting with a supersized armchair (or scaled-down sofa) where you can stretch out and relax with a good book or mag.

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SCALE UP ROMAN BLINDS

Although perfect for smaller windows, Roman blinds can make a big impact when scaled up to hang at a large window too, providing an instant pop of colour for your living space.

Medina fringed rug, £145, Curious Egg

TREAT FEET WITH A RUG

Warm up wooden floors during the winter months, with a thick rug to sink your toes into as you sit on the sofa.

Go for a rug that’s the same width or wider than your sofa otherwise it can look a bit lost.

Use rug tape (£2.50 for 5m, Wilko) to anchor it to a hard floor and stop it slipping and sliding.

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SCALE UP A MANTEL CLOCK

A traditional carriage clock on the mantelpiece is hard to see and can look dated, so instead go for a large wall clock and hang it over the mantel as a focal point. A Roman-numeral style keeps it classic.

Metal skeleton wall clock, £35, Marks & Spencer

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Screen off the TV

A big television hanging on your wall can be a bit of an eyesore, so simply mount identically framed pictures on to hinged MDF panels to make a clever screen that can be folded back when the TV is in use.

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TURN DOWN THE LIGHTS Create a cosy atmosphere by putting your side and floor lamps on a dimmer switch so you can easily adjust light levels in your sitting room.

Harran black curtains, from £243 including measuring and fitting, Hillarys

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Bespoke your own sideboard

Pushing together a bank of multiple Ivar units, £45 from Ikea, creates an unobtrusive, inexpensive storage and display space for all your living room clutter, books and games.

Paint white for a simple finish.

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BRING THE OUTSIDE IN

Embrace the fashion for faux and choose an artificial plant or tree for your sitting room.

Pet, heat and kid friendly, this quality design comes in a gorgeous belly basket.

Medium artificial fiddle leaf tree, £39.50, Marks and Spencer

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COLOUR CODE YOUR BOOKS

Turn your bookcase or open shelves into a more stylish display by organising your books by colour to create an appealing rainbow effect. Keep them all vertical for a uniform look, or play with stacking some horizontally to mix it up a bit.

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Be bold with curtains

Floor-to-ceiling curtains provide the perfect finishing touch for a room, as well as making it feel much cosier on winter evenings.

A cushion or two in the same pattern will help to tie the room scheme together.

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CLEAR UP THE FIREPLACE Stash firewood in an open basket to allow the air to circulate. Save strips of orange or lemon peel to burn, too – they’ll give off a pleasant citrusy aroma and help banish stale odours.

Boho Moroccan handwoven rug armchair, £645, Rockett St George

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ADD SOME WOW FACTOR

Choose a single piece in your room to really stand out and make a statement, such as an impressive armchair, special vase or colourful rug.

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Silver sky floor tiles, £49.99sq m, Cuban range, Gemini Tiles

Choose playful patterns

Take a confident approach to the flooring in your living room and go for striking patterned tiles.

In summer, they’ll look cool and sophisticated. In winter, just use a thick and cosy jewel-toned rug for extra warmth.

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SUPERSIZE STORAGE

With a pom-pom trim! Use Hobbycraft’s handy pom-pom maker, from £2.70, to make your own, then use the same coloured thread or wool to attach them to the cushion.

Ease the strain of living-room clutter with a family-sized, storage footstool.

Choose one with a lift-off lid and bucket-sized room inside, and it’ll hide just about anything!

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HIDE AWAY CLUTTER

Don’t let open shelving spoil a scheme with your random bits and bobs on show. Instead, hide your non-decorative items in boxes or painted box files.

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UPDATE AN OLD LAMP BASE Give your table lamp a glam new look with a new shade, like this handmade marbled paper shade in Piave, £55, Pooky.

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Add colour with your shutters

Escape classic white by picking an interesting shade for shutters. In a tranquil blue, they make a smart statement and bring you privacy without the bulk of curtains.

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ELEVATE YOUR PLANTS

Popping your houseplants in a raised planter will not only make them easier to water, but stop pesky pets from digging or doing their business in them. It will free up space on your coffee table, too.

Custom colour full-height shutters, £POA including measuring and fitting, Hillarys

Copper and concrete effect planter, £25, George Home

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UPGRADE TIRED DOOR HANDLES Turn a basic flat-pack sideboard or cupboard into a statement piece by switching bog-standard drawer handles for something more fancy and elaborate.

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PICK AN ACCENT PRINT

Liven up a lacklustre sitting room with a pretty accent armchair.

Choose a large-scale floral print to partner a plain sofa, or use an understated check or stripe if your sofa is patterned itself.

Hudson chair in Marais floral green, £549, Marks & Spencer

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PAINT A WALL GREEN

Perfect for a modern country look, sage green can be styled up for both rustic or polished looks, so forgo another shade of grey and go green for your next refresh.

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Henley console table, £379, Atkin & Thyme

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A slimline console table is great for fitting into narrow alcoves, dividing a large room or placing behind a sofa to provide a storage solution for any space.

Pop up a picture ledge

Hanging a row of pictures can be tricky, so take a sneaky shortcut by putting up a picture ledge and displaying framed prints in a neat row, slightly overlapped.

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Double up on dressings

Combining curtains and Roman blinds to frame a window gives your room a cosy, finished feel.

For a restful space, choose colours that complement each other, or make a statement and have some fun with brighter patterns that happily clash.

Chunky knit pouffe in mustard, £75, John Lewis

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PUT YOUR FEET UP IN STYLE

Not only a rest for tired feet, a pouffe can also be used as extra seating when guests visit, or a makeshift table for the papers and a cuppa. Great for a pop of colour in a neutral room.

Modello pastel curtains, from £243 including measuring and fitting; Downtown blue Roman blinds, from £115 including measuring and fitting, both Hillarys

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FEATURE HOLLY WALSH PHOTOGRAPHS TI-MEDICONTENT.COM

Banish the boring and choose a wallpaper that will bring natural energy to your sitting room. Style a cool tropical print with touches of brass or copper for a grown-up, glamorous look or with monochrome accessories for a more paired back, Scandi feel.

Yasuni lush green wallpaper, £50 a roll, Graham & Brown

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INVEST IN A TRAY TABLE A lightweight tray table is a great choice for flexible living, as it can easily hold drinks, host Lego building or become a bed- or bath-side table.

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Epsom side table, £69, Very

FULLY ESCORTED TOURS

Experience some of the world’s best destinations with these amazing tours

UMBRIA, PERUGIA & ASSISI: THE HEART OF ITALY

SPAIN’S BASQUE COUNTRY, LA RIOJA & BURGOS

8 DAYS FROM ONLY £899PP DEPARTURES FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER 2019

8 DAYS FROM ONLY £899PP DEPARTURES FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER 2019

PRICES INCLUDE O Enjoy a guided tour of Perugia O Wander medieval Assisi, the birthplace of St Francis O Cross into Tuscany to explore the narrow streets of hilltop Cortona O Take the ferry across Lake Trasimeno to the island of Maggiore O See Spoleto’s ancient Roman and Romanesque architecture O Sample at a local producer of Sagrantino di Montefalco wine O Explore the enchanting Frasassi Caves O Journey through Gubbio on a land train tour of the sights O Take the funicular up a volcanic rock-face to the hidden town of Orvieto O Return flights from a selection of regional airports, with hotel transfers O Seven nights in four-star accommodation, with breakfast (a three-night hotel dining option is available) O The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager

PRICE INCLUDES Enjoy a guided tour of beautiful Bayonne O Ascend to the peak of La Rhune mountain by vintage cog railway O Walking tour of Burgos and explore its outstanding Gothic cathedral O Tour one of Rioja’s most revered vineyards and enjoy a tasting O Visit the iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao O Tour of Pamplona, capital of the Basque-based Kingdom of Navarra O Explore Santillana del Mar, a picture-postcard medieval town O Discover San Sebastián, an alluring coastal beauty O Sample delicious pintxos at a traditional bar in San Sebastián O Marvel at the prehistoric cave paintings of UNESCO-listed Altamira O Return flights from a selection of regional airports, with hotel transfers O Seven nights’ accommodation in four-star hotels, with breakfast and one dinner O The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager O

MONTENEGRO: BUDVA, CETINJE & THE BAY OF KOTOR

SARDINIA - ALGHERO, COSTA SMERALDA & CORSICA

8 DAYS FROM ONLY £849PP SELECTED DEPARTURES FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER 2019

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PRICES INCLUDE O Explore the winding streets of Budva’s medieval old town O See the incredible Ostrog Monastery, then enjoy an afternoon boat trip on beautiful Lake Skadar O Tour the atmospheric walled town of Kotor with a local guide, plus visit Venetian Perast and its island church of Our lady of the Rocks O Enjoy a guided tour of the Albanian town of Shkodër, one of the most ancient cities in the Balkans, and a religious and cultural hub O Learn about Montenegro’s best kept secret with a tour and tasting at one of the most unusual wine cellars in the world O Explore elegant Cetinje, Montenegro’s royal capital, and visit King Nikola’s palace with a guide, before sampling delicious local specialities O Return flights from a selection of regional airports, with hotel transfers O Seven nights in four-star accommodation with breakfast and four dinners O The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager

PRICE INCLUDES O Discover hidden cultural treasures in the villages of inland Sardinia O Explore Alghero’s fascinating Catalan heritage on a guided tour O Tour Italian-influenced Bonifacio in French Corsica with an expert guide O Admire the fabled Costa Smeralda’s coastal towns and villages O Marvel at the Santu Antine nuraghe, a Bronze Age settlement O Discover the ancient Phoenician ruins at Tharros O Visit a family-owned wine estate and enjoy a tasting of Sardinia’s wines O Enjoy scenic drives with superb views along the breath-taking coast O Feast on traditional Sardinian fare at a family-run agriturismo O Return flights from a selection of regional airports, with transfers to and from your hotel O Seven nights’ accommodation in four-star hotels, with breakfast and four dinners O The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager

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PAINTED COVING Carrying the colour upwards makes the ceiling seem higher

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We wanted a luxury hotel vibeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Josie and Craig Daniels planned their bedroom redo around the showstopper bed of their dreams and a need for some serious storage

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Welcome to my home Josie Daniels lives here with her husband, Craig, and their daughter, Maddie, one.

THE PROPERTY

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JOSIE’S STYLE? Turn to page 121 to shop the look

‘My favourite part of the project was making our new bed look amazing with opulent cushions, a silky bedspread and framed prints either side,’ says Josie.

Juliette bed, £1,400, Feather & Black. For a similar bedspread try the silk quilted, £240, Jasmine Silk. Prints, £90 each, Blacklist Store

A four-bedroom detached Sixties house in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire.

WHAT IT COST Bed........................£1,400 Wardrobes and tables.............£6,700 Carpet.....................£380 Wall paint.................£135 Curtains and blind..£500 Accessories..........£1,248 TOTAL................£10,363

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We’d always promised ourselves that we’d have a huge, glamorous bed one day and now we do!

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‘The moody colours make the room snug, while the wall lights give it the hotel look we wanted.’

Wall light, £165, House Doctor

LOW-HUNG PRINTS Frame the bed to make it the focus

HOW JOSIE AND CRAIG DID IT ‘The ceilings and walls had been replastered and a new radiator fitted when we were renovating the house, but the room still had a grubby old carpet, no storage and no style! We found the hotel-style bed first, with a winged, buttoned headboard, and it inspired the rest of the scheme. As the room had to appeal to both of us, it couldn’t be overly girlie or too masculine, so we struck a balance with dark walls and furniture, with pretty pale shades to brighten it. We decided to invest in fitted wardrobes, so went to a local showroom where a designer drew exactly what we needed. Once they were in, we laid a new carpet, hung bespoke curtains and moved in the furniture. It’s full of interesting details and is the perfect retreat!’

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‘The walnut wardrobes, matching bedside tables and dressing table were an extravagance, but they are beautifully crafted and will last us a lifetime.

The wardrobes were designed inside to suit our specific needs.’

Wardrobes, from £4,500; bedside table, £600; both Fitzgeralds Interiors

FEATURE LOUISE O’BRYAN, VANESSA RICHMOND STYLING VICKIE NICKOLLS PHOTOGRAPHS OLLY GORDON

‘I love how the little details have given the room a five-star look, such as the metallic drawer knobs and the touches of brass.’

Dressing table, £1,000, Fitzgeralds Interiors.

Marble lamp, £90, Debenhams

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

Choose a wall colour that “makes your furniture stand out.

I had set my heart on grey for the walls, but the bed was the same tone, so I went for Farrow & Ball’s Inchyra Blue, which works perfectly with the bed and the dark-wood furniture

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Make it work for you JOSIE’S STYLE: HOTEL LUXE Statement pieces and luxe finishes with metallic touches turn a bedroom into a smart, hotel-inspired boudoir Combine dark tones with a soft, quilted throw for a sophisticated feel

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WHERE TO BUY 1. WALL LIGHT Club wall light, £139, Abode Living

5. TRAY Painted lacquer tray, £30, John Lewis

2. PICTURE Framed Ripley poster by Charlotte Winter, £44.95, Juniqe

6. VANITY MIRROR Round swivel mirror, £29.99, Wayfair

3. BEDSIDE TABLE Corniche two-drawer nightstand, £259, Barker and Stonehouse 4. CLOCK Charlie Bell alarm clock in Radial Copper, £25, Amara

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7. BEDSPREAD Velvet bedspread, £230, Out There Interiors 8. CUSHION Fringe cushion, £53, The Farthing 9. CHAIR Kartell Masters chair, £168, Nest.co.uk

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Love

A DISCREET EXTRACTOR? Turn to page 127 to shop the look

Welcome to my home Claire Brown lives here with her husband, Richard, and their children Pippa, nine, George, seven and Sylvie, five.

THE PROPERTY A six-bedroom detached Victorian house in southwest London.

WHAT IT COST Cabinetry...........£35,000 Worktops..............£4,900 Sinks and taps.....£2,000 Appliances...........£8,984 Flooring................£6,020 TOTAL...............£56,904

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We think we’ve made really good use of the space, and the kitchen looks exactly as we hoped

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‘Having the kitchen separate from the other downstairs rooms didn’t work,’ says Richard. ‘We needed an integrated space where we could entertain.’ The couple found inspiration at a showroom. ‘It had a roomset like a loft kitchen, so we could picture it in our space straight away,’ says Richard.

Long House cabinets with satin nickel dresser pulls, from £35,000, Plain English

WINE FRIDGE On the table side of the island to make top-ups easier

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rebuilding our extension changed everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Browns demolished two split-level extensions and replaced them with one level space on the same footprint

HOW CLAIRE AND RICHARD DID IT ‘We had plans to renovate the house, but were going to leave the kitchen as it was. When we started talking to CDMS Architects, we realised that the problem with the ground floor was that it was split over two levels and had no flow. They suggested demolishing the old extensions and building a new, level structure in its place that flowed into the garden. We wanted a relaxed, kitchenliving space and this was the

best way of achieving it. The building work took about four months and cost around £74,000. We moved away from the hi-gloss doors we had in our previous home, wanting a loft-style look. We found units we liked in the Plain English showroom and the designer there helped us with space planning. She drew a layout with a workable configuration and we’re so happy with how well it’s worked.

SUPERSIZE PENDANT In a big space, go large or hang a row of shades

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BELOW ‘We like the airy, minimalist loft look,’ says Claire. ‘The extra space and the black metal door frames really gave us that. Our architect came up with lots of amazing ideas, like the big roof lantern above the dining table’ Axel table, £1,350; Axel bench, £1,000; both Timothy Oulton range; Jensen chairs, £279 each, all Barker and Stonehouse. Polished concrete flooring, £140sq m, CDMS Architects

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FEATURE JANE CRITTENDEN, VANESSA RICHMOND STYLING MAXINE BRADY PHOTOGRAPHS JAMES FRENCH

DIY SPLASHBACK Simply made from a piece of plywood painted to match the units

ABOVE The solid wood cabinets include built in drawer dividers to keep cutlery organised.

Long House cabinets, from £35,000, Plain English

IDEAL HOME

loves Polished concrete flooring Properly sealed, it’s practical and versatile, and it works really well with underfloor heating ABOVE Stacking the ovens is an economical use of space. ‘I would have liked another tall cupboard for an integrated coffee machine,’ says Richard, ‘but we couldn’t fit one in.’

Miele ovens, from £1,000 each; integrated microwave, £545; all Plain English. Stools, £79.95 each, Amazon

RIGHT The larder cupboards, which are recessed into the right-hand wall, have a combination of interior fittings, from drawer baskets and corner shelves to door-mounted spice racks, for storing dry goods.

Cupboards painted in Dark Lead flat oil eggshell, £65 for 2.5L, Little Greene

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

In hindsight, it “would have been worth putting in an extra shelf and another plug for charging all our mobile phones and tablets

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Make it work for you CLAIRE’S CHOICE: A DISCREET COOKER HOOD Not a fan of show-off options that dominate your kitchen? Consider one that works behind the scenes…

Built-in extractors blend into the kitchen when they’re not being used, then clear the air without fuss. But they do need to go somewhere: the unit below the hob, wall cupboard above or in your ceiling void. Speak to your kitchen designer early on to ensure space is allocated.

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Which are most discreet?

It depends on the hob location.

By a wall, the cheapest solution is a canopy or built-in hood in a wall cupboard above the hob. Telescopic versions pull out to capture more steam. No wall cupboards?

Consider a downdraught extractor by the hob to collect steam and odour closer to its source. Two-inone hob/extractors, which include a downdraught extractor in the hob, are a big trend, but still quite pricey.

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FEATURE LINDA CLAYTON PHOTOGRAPHS SIMONREGAN.COM (SOUND CHOICE)

Are downdraught extractors effective?

Opinions vary. Hot air rises, so it takes powerful suction to change its natural course. A model that glides up out of the worktop to suck air near the top of pans is likely to capture more odours before they escape up to the ceiling.

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How can I extract above my island?

In-ceiling extractors are the newest way to vent above an island unit, and less obtrusive

than a traditional island hood.

Fitted flush to the ceiling, in the same colour, you’ll barely see it.

However, you do need decent space in the ceiling void to fit the motor and achieve a flush fit.

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And with high ceilings?

The extraction rate reduces on heights over 2.5m, not unusual in Georgian and Victorian properties, or new builds with vaulted ceilings. Bringing the in-ceiling extractor closer to the hob by building it into a bulkhead is less discreet but still keeps the extraction out of the line of sight.

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How are they vented?

All integrated extractors are available in ducted and recirculating versions – many work with both. Ducting out is preferable as odours are removed rather than filtered and returned to the room.

However, recirculating technology now offers better odour reduction, longer-lasting filters and easier installation, so don’t rule it out.

Ceiling-inset extractors are unobtrusive

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On an intensive setting, your cooker hood should be able to completely change the air in the kitchen area 12 times per hour SEAN LIDDLE, PRODUCT MANAGER FOR VENTILATION, BSH HOME APPLIANCES

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IDEAL HOME LOVES… BARELY THERE EXTRACTORS

SOUND CHOICE This jukebox design hides beneath the worktop when not in use.

DD925CO Nosta downdraft extractor, £2,243, Caple

REACH OUT A pull-out panel increases odour-catching abilities.

BHP623E11XUK telescopic cooker hood, £129, Gorenje

UNDER COVER Tucked under a cabinet, this steel and glass number hardly shows.

N30 Conventional hood, £159, Neff

BEST FOR… NEW TECH Westin’s innovative 360 system uses technology like NASA’s, and is set to revolutionise the air purification abilities of recirculating models.

ONLINE ADVICE Appliancesdirect’s Cooker Hoods Buying Guide is great, and you can ask questions on Live Chat. You can also shop 17 leading brands, such as Neff, Faber and Smeg.

CEILING SITED Luxair has a full in-ceiling range, from slimline options for shallow ceiling voids, to ceiling boxes to bring the extractor closer to the hob.

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BE F OR E

SUPPORTING PILLAR ‘It would have cost £12,000 to remove, so we made a feature of it instead,’ says Maria

Welcome to my home Maria Cameron lives here with her husband, Ian, and their sons James, 20, and Angus, 15.

THE PROPERTY A four-bedroom Thirties semi in Wimbledon, southwest London.

WHAT IT COST

Maria and Ian knocked the kitchen and dining room together, adding an extra 3x6m of space by extending into the garden.

‘We painted the walls, ceiling and woodwork the same colour and it really opened up the space,’ says Ian. Burford Grey units, £131 for a 600mm base unit, Howdens.

Ural Grey quartz worktop, £307m, FM Marble

Units.................£5,500 Appliances..........£2,650 Sink and tap...........£202 Flooring...............£2,000 Worktop...............£3,564 TOTAL................£13,916

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The new kitchen feels open but warm at the same time. I love the overall relaxed atmosphere it has now

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HOW MARIA AND IAN DID IT ‘We looked at all kinds of kitchens, but had fallen in love with the units we’d seen in our friends’ kitchen extension, so we chose the same ones from Howdens. We went for the same wall colour, too. We did ask first if they minded, and we went for a different worktop! I wanted something dark, but not black, to complement the units. I think the contrast looks stunning.

We used the Howdens design service and I told them exactly

what I wanted in terms of the layout and fitting in a large fridge-freezer, and they made it all possible in the great plans they drew up for us. Instead of hiring an architect for the extension, we got structural engineers involved and used the building regulations officer at the council to check the work.

Altogether, the building work took around eight weeks and the kitchen came in at £12,000, including installation costs.’

PRETTY PENDANTS The mercurised finish adds texture and polish to the simple decor

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OAK BOARDS Give a neutral room rustic warmth and character

BELOW ‘Knocking through the kitchen and dining room has given us an open-plan space that makes the most of the garden views,’ says Maria. ‘I had a picture of the Swoon armchair pinned up from the start, so relaxing in it now the room’s finished is the icing on the cake!’

Harlech Oak flooring in White Smoked Oak, £117 for 1.65sq m, Champion Timber.

For a similar armchair, try Karla, £549, Swoon

FEATURE DILLY ORME, VANESSA RICHMOND STYLING DILLY ORME PHOTOGRAPHS VERONICA RODRIGUEZ

ABOVE The sink is set into the worksurface, which has grooves cut into it to act as a draining board. ‘I wanted something simple in style but large enough to fit roasting tins,’ says Maria.

Franke Eiger 2-lever kitchen mixer tap, £95; Franke Kubus undermount stainless steel kitchen sink, £107, both eBay

LEFT The couple asked the Howdens designer to integrate wine storage and a supersize fridge-freezer.

‘The fridge was a must-have for the boys,’ says Maria.

‘We designed the kitchen around their huge appetites!’

Samsung fridge-freezer, £1,250, Currys

ABOVE ‘We were advised against having an integrated washing machine, as the door can become loose, so we chose a dark grey model that looked good alongside all the other appliances.’

Samsung Ecobubble washing machine, £380, Currys. Smeg double oven, £769, John Lewis

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

Liaise closely with “builders.

When our old kitchen was ripped out, the walls weren’t straight and our new units had to be battened out by 3cm to allow for a water pipe that couldn’t be moved

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Make it work for you MARIA’S STYLE: COUNTRY MODERN Sleek chrome finishes paired with traditional Shaker-style cabinetry will give a contemporary edge to a classic kitchen Update traditional units with glints of glass and metal

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WHERE TO BUY 1. FAUX FLOWER Artificial sunflower stem, £9, Gisela Graham 2. PENDANT LIGHT Antique silver glass pendant, £87, Artisanti 3. SALAD SERVERS Clover acacia salad servers, £10, Made.com 4. ARMCHAIR Karla armchair in ashen grey, £599, Swoon 5. FLOORING Amtico Spacia Eden oak flooring, from

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6. DINNER PLATE Wedgwood Jasper Conran platinum plate, £29, House of Fraser 7. CASSEROLE DISH Chasseur casserole dish, £77.99, Wayfair

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8. HERB PLANTER Burgon & Ball herb pots, £17.99, John Lewis 9. KITCHEN TAP Mayfair Rhumba brushed nickel tap, £99.95, Victorian Plumbing

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‘We made our tiny bathroom bigger and brighter’ Naomi Peet and Ben Hadley expanded into a spare bedroom to gain space – and a window – for their practical and stylish bathroom

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BEFORE

Welcome to my home Naomi Peet lives here with her partner Ben Hadley and their daughter, 11-month-old Lilia.

THE PROPERTY A three-bed Victorian house in the Cotswolds.

WHAT IT COST

‘The bathroom was very small and gloomy as it didn’t get any natural light.

All it had was a shower, but we needed a bath for Lilia.

Knocking down the wall into the spare bedroom gave us extra space and the light made such a difference.’

Abbey Honed limestone floor tiles, £62.40sq m, Indigenous.

Aluna bath, £639.99, Better Bathrooms, is similar

Bath.........................£850 Basins.......................£120 Loo...........................£150 Brassware................£175 Vanity unit..............£500 Worktop...................£100 Wall cabinets...........£180 Tiles..........................£628 Wooden towel rail....£40 Heated towel rail.....£140 TOTAL..................£2,883

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Modular cube shelves can be displayed with or without doors to create a bespoke look.

Eket cabinets, from £15 each, Ikea

Flush-fitted drawers and shelving were custommade by Naomi’s dad. The limestone floor tiles were also used on the worktop for consistency and wallmounted taps were chosen to save surface space.

Godmorgon mirror, £35, Ikea.

For a similar countertop basin and tap, try Casca, £69.95; Prism Contemporary basin mixer, £267.43, Bristan range, both Victorian Plumbing

HOW NAOMI AND BEN DID IT ‘We decided to gain extra floor space by knocking down a wall into our spare bedroom and incorporating its window. This would give us the space we needed for a bath, which is essential now that we have our daughter, Lilia.

The layout was determined by where we could position the bath and there was only one place it could go. Also, I didn’t want the loo to be the first thing you saw when you opened the door. We wanted the room to be light and relaxing and feel spacious, so we stuck to a simple palette of white walls complemented with natural materials. We spent around £5,000 on the plumbing, electrical work, plastering and tiling, but it was all so worth it. The room has such a calming atmosphere now and is the perfect place for us to unwind.

Lilia enjoys splashing around at bath time, too!’

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SHELF FRONTS Extending beyond the width of the gap, they add a design feature

BATHROOM PROJECT

TILED PANEL Adds texture, colour and ‘wow’ factor

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‘I wanted to add some texture to the room, so put stone mosaics behind the bath. I used them sparingly, for maximum effect within my budget.’

Oyster Split Face mosaic wall tiles, £66.44sq m, Topps Tiles

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

Be sure to double-check your “measurements.

I miscalculated the dimensions for the basins. But I was fortunately able to make them fit by installing them lengthways and now I actually prefer the look!

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Make it work for you NAOMI’S CHOICE: A FREESTANDING BATH Nothing says luxe like a statement bath. These cool designs, for big or small spaces, are perfect for a long, relaxing soak

DRAMATIC BLACK A classically shaped bath with a graceful rolltop and ball and claw feet. Made from Correro stone, this exudes Downton-style luxury.

Corinthian bath (W800xL1756mm), from £1,434 (feet included), Ashton & Bentley

A NEW SHAPE Ergonomically designed for the utmost comfort by Philippe Starck, this new shape will suit the most contemporary of homes.

Duravit Cape Cod bath (W885xL1855mm), £3,606, CP Hart

COMPACT CHOICE Shorter than a standard size roll-top bath making it a great choice if you’re pushed for space, but still love a tub.

Cambridge bath (W780xL1690mm), £699 (feet included), Bathstore

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CONTEMPORARY LINES Sleek and streamlined style with a narrow rolled edge – ideal for a contemporary look.

Grantham acrylic slipper bath (W670 xL1550mm), £630 (feet not included), Heritage Bathrooms

BACK TO WALL This back-to-wall bath will fit snugly against a wall – perfect for space-saving.

Duchess oval freestanding bath (W740x L1675mm), £400 (feet not included), Cooke & Lewis range, B&Q

a more traditional design, then choose a bath that comes ready to paint

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SLIPPER STYLE Soak serenely in this traditional Victorianstyle slipper bath, deeper at one end so you can lay back in comfort while bathing.

Astoria slipper bath (W720xL1710mm), £479.95 (feet included), Victorian Plumbing

PINT SIZED This deep, oh-so cute design is just the ticket for tiny spaces – finished in your colour choice.

Tubby Too Short roll top bath (W690x L1470mm), £2,091 (feet included), The Albion Bath Company

EXTRA WIDE AND WARM A twin shell design made with a composite material, with thermal properties that allows bath water to stay warmer for longer.

Petra bath (W1000xL1760mm and W1145xL1935mm), £4,794 Ashton & Bentley

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‘I got the best from a tricky room’ Options can be limited in a small, narrow space, but Gail Rock worked wonders in her bathroom with clever storage and lots of smart design details

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BEFORE

WATERPROOF BOARD Easier to clean than tiles and available in all sorts of colours and finishes

Welcome to my home Gail Rock lives here.

THE PROPERTY A three-bedroom flat in Brighton, built in the Nineties.

WHAT IT COST

‘The bathroom was very dated and the lack of storage meant that toiletries made it cluttered and untidy,’ says Gail. ‘I wanted the room to reflect my style and personality, and the beautiful cabinetry certainly helped to achieve that.’

Burford Natural Oak bespoke unit in Pebble Grey by Roper Rhodes, £2,690; Phoenix Athena towel radiator, £225, both The Brighton Bathroom Company. Bauhaus Pier WC, £425, Crosswater

Wall unit..............£2,690 Basin..........................£117 Bath and panel.....£1,082 Shower screen.......£200 Shower fittings........£661 Loo...........................£785 Towel radiator.........£251 Shower boards.....£1,078 Flooring...................£326 Mirror........................£144 TOTAL..................£7,335

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HOW GAIL DID IT ‘Even though I knew it would mean a complete redo, I wanted my bathroom to have a more streamlined look. It has two doors – one from the main bedroom and one from the hall – and I considered losing one to free up space for a separate shower, but I decided to keep both because I prefer the flexibility when I have guests. I employed The Brighton Bathroom Company to help me plan the room and their designer came to my home to get an idea of my style and tastes. I love clean lines and was keen to simplify the bathroom’s fixtures and fittings as much as possible, so the design wouldn’t date quickly. The entire project took five weeks and installation cost around £7,000 – and I’m delighted with it!

SUPERSIZE MIRROR Creates the illusion of width in a narrow space

‘Having lived in Japan for several years, I chose this beautiful koi carp design wallpaper.’

Derwent wallpaper, £73 a roll, Osborne & Little range, John Lewis

IDEAL HOME

loves Bathroom cabinetry Build in the basin and loo, while squeezing in lots of storage – a streamlined solution, even for small rooms

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WHAT I’VE LEARNED

Doing plenty of “research first meant that by the time I sat down with a designer to plan the room using computer design software, I already had an idea of what I wanted. It was great to see a picture of what the end result would be

FEATURE CAROLINE FOSTER, VANESSA RICHMOND STYLING LAURIE DAVIDSON PHOTOGRAPHS CLIVE DOYLE

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‘Simply moving the position of the loo from the back wall to the side has made the bathroom look a lot larger,’ says Gail. ‘The run of fitted units gives me so much storage, the room is always tidy and easy to clean.’

Blue Turquoise Selkie panels, from £580, Rubberduck Bathrooms.

Vado Tablet Altitude Carron Status rectangular bath, £775; Carron Status bath panel, £307, all The Brighton Bathroom Company

CURVED BATH Makes a small bathroom easier to move around

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1. RADIATOR Luisa, £321, Pure Bathroom Collection 2. WALLPAPER Derwent wallpaper in W5796-06, £73 a roll, Osborne & Little 3. CANDLE Large fresh fig candle, £60, The White Company 4. FITTED FURNITURE Shades bathroom vanity unit and toilet package, £719, Homebase

5. ORCHID Faux orchid in mercury cube, £19.50, Marks & Spencer

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7. TOWEL Ultra-soft towels in Pacific, from £7 for a hand towel, John Lewis 8. BATH J-shaped 1700mm single-ended bath with panel, £299.95, Victorian Plumbing

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‘Clever glazing brightened up a dark space’ James and Orla Mosha turned a series of dark disjointed areas into a light-filled family space

The previous side extension was small and had to be accessed via a shower room

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hen James and Orla Mosha moved into their Victorian house in Hackney, they waited three years before transforming the dark and disconnected rooms at the back of the house. ‘We wanted something modern that would work well with the original house,’ says James. ‘Top of the list was maximum light and a space that flowed well.’

FINALISING THE DESIGN

The couple approached architect Peter Chiu of FC Architects, who came up with three designs. ‘Funnily enough, we didn’t opt for the one with the largest square footage. We both really liked the use of glazing – it definitely didn’t look boring!’ says James. The whole space was rearranged, with the side return integrated into the main kitchen area by removing a wall. A rear extension provides a dining area, while large, frameless panes of glass fill the space with natural light.

TAKING A RISK

A problem with the glazing meant James and Orla took a gamble and had some of the internal work done before the space was watertight.

‘Luckily the glazing was finished on 22 December and we moved in on Christmas Eve!’ says James.

The couple added a new rear extension and knocked it into the old one to create a large, open space

Welcome to my home James and Orla Mosha live here with their son Ollie, two, and James’s son Jake, 19, stays at weekends.

THE PROPERTY A five-bed Victorian house built in 1888, in Hackney, east London.

THE VALUE Bought for £1.57

million in 2015. Now estimated to be worth around £1.9 million

Contingency budget.........……£7,000 TOTAL......... £143,000

WHAT IT COST

After work or at the weekends during the spring and summer months, we love sitting in the kitchen or garden together now

Prelims............£25,000 Demolition and excavation......£10,000 Structure/ fabric......……...£50,000 Fittings and finishes...........£33,000 Services..........£18,000

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BEFORE & AFTER

The Easyglaze panes add lots of natural light to the new extension

ABOVE The existing side-return extension, which was previously just used for storage, now adds valuable space to the new kitchen-diner LEFT The new structure has given the couple enough room for a super-long kitchen island unit that faces out onto the garden. Units in such a dark grey tone are possible in a space as light and bright as this

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT…

Frameless glazing Architect Peter Chiu of FC Architects shares his tips IT ALWAYS HAS A FRAME It’s just hidden or minimal. The success of the ‘framelessness’ depends on how you integrate it into the building design.

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INSTALLATION IS VITAL If you try and hide the frames all round, make sure the glass can actually be inserted and removed in case of any breakages.

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SOLAR REFLECTIVE COATING Be mindful of solar gain and over heating. If it’s west or south facing you’ll want a reflective coating to keep the space cool.

FRAME MEASUREMENTS Before asking the glazier to measure, make sure your opening is perfectly square. If it’s not it can make the glass much more expensive to produce and if it’s pitched and off-square, it becomes even more difficult.

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It would have been more cost “efficient to have had the whole house rewired rather than just the extension, as we’ve needed to do this for the rest of the house since the build

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LEAD-IN TIMES CAN BE LONG. For large panes prioritise the structural opening in your project so that there's plenty of time to order the glazing.

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OCTOBER’S GENIUS PROBLEM SOLVERS Keep your home running smoothly and stress levels low with these clever finds and fixes THE BEST FLOOR CUSHIONS

FADED GLORY

This rustic design doubles as a handy footstool.

Logan round floor cushion in Tea, £225, Soho Home

THE ULTIMATE COOKING COMBO Neff’s new pyrolytic oven has a built-in selfcleaning function that will burn off any greasy deposits, while the new microwave merges steam cooking, microwaving and grilling together.

N 50 C1APG64N0B microwave with steam function, £1,029; N 50 B5ACM7HN0B Slide&Hide pyrolytic oven, £1,129, both Neff

LUXE LOOK

A super soft piece that comes in a choice of six lush shades.

Lux velvet floor cushion in Antique Gold, £69, Made.com

Ideal Home Tip Cut down on single use plastic by buying GoSili’s brilliant dishwasher safe reusable silicone drinking straws, £7.95 for a pack of six THE WASHING MACHINE STEADIER If your washing machine noisily rumbles and vibrates, then you need a Steady Spin in your life. Basically it’s a square-shaped balloon you pump up, slide between your machine and the surface that it hammers against and it’ll keep everything steady, and quiet. Genius. £12.95, Steady Spin

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THE BABY PLAY MAT YOU CAN LIVE WITH Searching for a play mat but want something that will co-ordinate with your decor? Each of Totter & Tumble’s four play mat designs, £140 each (Stargazer is shown here), are made from springy memory foam.

CRAFTY EDGE

Love macramé? You’ll adore this cosy cushion.

Tasselled floor cushion, £175, Cox & Cox

SHORT BACK, NO SIDES

The built-in back on this cushion makes it super comfy.

Reema floor cushion, £195, Urban Outfitters

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS THE STYLISH OFFICE CHAIR Smart, supportive and super stylish, we love this fancy number (in fact, the editor owns one!). Available in three soft shades – pink, beige and grey, it comes with a 10-year guarantee.

Hattefjall swivel chair, £175, Ikea

THE BEST BEDSIDE RUGS

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1 Lorena Canals Bereber washable rug (W80x L230cm), £155, Amara 2 Oyoy Adventure rug (W70xL180cm), £40, Bonordic 3 Quartet kilim rug (W75xL250cm), £170, Habitat

Ideal Home Tip Save yourself the hassle of clearing clogged leaves from your gutters this autumn by fitting them with Hedgehog gutter brushes, £15.95 for 4m, Amazon

THE DOG MOTEL Experts in animal housing, Omlet, has launched a smart new indoor kennel for dogs. Priced from £89.99 for the cage, it comes in two sizes and two shades to accommodate your dog, as well as co-ordinate with your home. What’s more, you can pimp up their studio with some of the added extras for the complete pooch pad.

Fido 24in dog studio with bed, wardrobe, storage box, shelf, mirror and bowl, £196.48, Omlet

THE CLEVER CHARGING SOCKETS Are your sockets always taken up with phone and tablet charger plugs? Try streamlining your space by fitting one of British General’s smart new USB sockets. Available in single or double plug sockets, with up to four USB ports in a wide range of finishes, the you don’t need an electrician to fit them – they come with full instructions or you can follow the online tutorials.

The BG Electrical Nexus NBN22UB double switched socket with two USB ports in Black Nickel costs £14.25 at Amazon.

THE HOUSE WEATHER PROOFER Want to protect your home from the worst of the winter? Now’s the time to give the exterior of your house a protective coat of paint to ensure it looks it’s best, whatever the weather throws at it.

Sandtex Rapid Dry Plus Soft Satin in Cranberry Swirl, £17.99 for 750ml, Homebase

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STORE & ORGANISE HOME OFFICE Apply a ‘back to school’ sensibility to your cluttered workspace and restore a sense of order with these neat (and tidy) storage ideas THE STORAGE DESK You can rid your desk of stuff and surplus filing trays if you invest in a clever desk with built-in storage.

Bertie desk, £350, Oliver Bonas

THE SMART BOXES The affordable set comprises a storage box, stacked filing tray and magazine file, available in jolly yellow or smart grey.

Alida home office set in Yellow, £29, Made.com

THE HANDY NOTICEBOARD In three sizes and three colours (yellow, light blue and white), this natty pegboard comes with a selection of co-ordinating pegs and dowels.

Large pegboard, £45, Daisy Park

THE PRETTY PEN POT Two roomy pots let you indulge your Sharpie addiction.

Beatrice pencil holder, £28, Anthropologie

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THE HARD DRIVE Cram a whole terabyte of photos, files and information on this compact portable hard drive.

WD My Passport, £49.99, PC World

Ideal Home Tip Need a little more space?

Invest in a monitor shelf (£10, Store) for the top of your screen, ideal for a pen pot, stapler and the rest.

THE CUBBY UNIT With six superspacious wire baskets for files, craft bits and bobs and even work tools, this clever unit is on castors, so you can easily move it to wherever you need it.

Industrial iron and wire shelf unit, £295, Cox & Cox

THE MAGAZINE RACK Do you have a stack of Ideal Home back issues that you can’t bear to part with?

Why not put your favourites on display with this colourful wall rack?

Wall mount magazine rack, £26, April and the Bear

THE SLICK SHELVING Designed for clothing, but equally useful in a home office, this wall system features a wide range of shelving and baskets to keep your workspace neat and tidy.

Algot wall system, £70 (as shown), Ikea

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READER OFFER Grey and White Star double duvet set, £22; Grey Check double duvet set, £22; Finchley bedside table, £149; sheepskin rugs from £35

Speckled Gold mugs, £5 each; Acacia round board, £18; 16-piece Gold cutlery set, £25

Finchley storage table, £109

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This season, Dunelm is encouraging hibernation habits with its extensive range of warming winter essentials.

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to any room and deep mugs that you can’t wait to fill with rich, creamy hot chocolate. A classic yet modern theme runs through the collection – classic checks and stylish star prints are seen on bedding while contemporary storage tables are a perfect place to store fire wood or warm blankets.

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SIMPLE SOLUTIONS

LAUNDRY TECH 5 BEST WASHER-DRYERS While built-in washer-dryers keep a kitchen streamlined, they offer significantly smaller capacities and are nowhere near as efficient as freestanding models. Check out our round-up of the latest and greatest freestanding, feature-packed combo cleaners

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THE 'FORGOT A SOCK' ONE Proof you don’t have to compromise to have the convenience of a washer dryer, this Samsung model is A-rated for energy and has a super-fast 1400rpm spin. Plus, the QuickDrive feature speeds up washes and the ingenious mini doorin-door allows you to pop in forgotten items.

QuickDrive washer-dryer with Addwash, £999, Samsung

THE BULK LOADER With a 10kg washing capacity and the ability to dry a whopping 6kg of clothes in one cycle, this A-rated, energy-efficient design is ideal for time-poor families. Every drop of water is controlled to avoid waste and it can even wash and dry a 2kg load in just 60 minutes. Featuring 27 different programmes and drying modes, there's a setting for all eventualities.

Serie 6 washer-dryer, £920, Bosch

4 THE BIG ONE With its huge capacity (11kg wash, 7kg dry) and extra-large door opening, the Whirlpool is a breeze to use.

Best of all, you can have your favourite outfit washed and dried in just 45 minutes using the 1kg function. Plus, if you forget about the load, the machine will gently massage the clothes to avoid creasing until you empty it.

FWDD117168W washer-dryer, £649, Whirlpool

3 THE CLEVER ALL-ROUNDER It's eye-wateringly expensive, but for this A-rated, 1600rpm spin model, it’s money well spent. Automatic detergent dosing reduces waste and improves cleaning, plus the programmes are all customisable to suit your needs.

WT1 washer-dryer, £2,199, Miele

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5 THE GOOD-VALUE BUY This affordable 8kg/5kg model is AA-rated for energy and wash performance, has an impressive 1400rpm spin and can complete a full load of washing in just 28 minutes (or a half load in 14). It also features a choice of 11 wash and five dry programmes, plus an AntiCrease+ function.

Washer-dryer IonGuard, £419, Beko

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TECH SUPPORT GET SMART TO ONLINE SCAMS As we all spend more time online – whether that’s working, shopping or socialising – we risk falling victim to cyber criminals that are more devious than ever. But fear not – we’ve got the advice you need to stay one step ahead of the bad guys

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How do email and social media accounts get hacked and what can I do to prevent it happening to me?

1. You were duped by a phishing scam asking you to confirm your password – ignore these messages.

2. You used an easy password or used the same one on multiple sites. Mix up your passwords and make them at least 16 characters.

3. Your software or apps aren’t up to date – developers try and stay one step ahead of the hackers.

4. You’ve joined an unsecure wi-fi network – only ever log on to wi-fi accounts that you trust.

Make a secure note of all the passwords you use

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What can I do if my email has been hacked?

Don’t rush to change your password – the hacker will see it.

Run your anti-virus software to find and delete anything harmful.

Once that’s done, change your passwords and security questions for your email and online services such as Netflix, Amazon and especially your bank accounts.

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I’m getting messages that my computer has been hacked – what should I do?

Ignore and delete them! Hackers prey on fear and often use pop-up warning boxes to tell you that your computer will be at risk unless you download anti-virus software. If you click, you could download infectious code.

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I’ve been scammed. Help!

Don’t be embarrassed –

Ideal Home Tip The Government recommends using three random words and non-alphabetical characters in passwords, such as 8greenelephantfence23!, for example scams are constantly refined to make them as effective as possible.

If you’ve given out bank details, call your credit card company or bank, and if you have handed over money, call the police too, as your bank or insurer will need a crime number.

Report anything suspicious to actionfraud.police.uk

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How do I keep my bank details safe?

If you’re buying online, always check the page has ‘https’ and a padlock symbol before the URL, which prevents hackers from

tampering or spying, and if it’s a company you’ve not used before, sign up using strong passwords before handing over bank details.

Try using a credit card rather than debit as it stops hackers emptying your accounts and the credit card will have anti-fraud measures.

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I updated my passwords… now I’ve forgotten them!

Chances are your browser has a password manager that can help you remember, and if you activate it, it will also give suggestions for stronger names.

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ACHIEVE BEAUTY FROM WITHIN

Discover a brand new supplement from Seven Seas that can help to visibly reduce the signs of ageing

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eing passionate about beautiful homes, and lavishing time and energy on them, not to mention the demands of family life, doesn’t always leave time to look after ourselves. And, sadly, none of us is immune to the effects of ageing that begin to appear on our complexions.

The good news is that if your skin is looking a little lacklustre – just as you’d revamp a tired room – there are ways to visibly freshen up your appearance. Most of us reach for face creams but Seven Seas has launched new Perfect7® Renewal, an innovative oral supplement with ceramosides™, that works from the inside out, for better looking, moisturised skin, and is scientifically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles in 60 days.*

Seven Seas Perfect7® Renewal is the first skin supplement of its kind in the UK to use ceramosides™, a natural source of ceramides. Alongside well-known beauty ingredients like collagen, ceramides are needed for beautiful-looking skin. If you’ve never heard of ceramides before, they are molecules that occur naturally in our skin and make up 50% of the skin’s moisture barrier. But levels drop as we age, leading to wrinkles, rougher skin and visible signs of dehydration. This combined with sun damage and exposure to pollution can negatively effect the appearance of skin.

PHD skin scientist Dr Helen Taylor says, ‘As well as drinking lots of water, topping up your ceramide levels with a supplement is a great way to help keep skin looking moisturised and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.’

Fortunately, it’s now easy to supplement ceramides, with Perfect7® Renewal. Its innovative ceramosides™ formula works from the inside out, for better looking, moisturised skin and has been scientifically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles in 60 days*. As well as the ceramosides™ capsule, Perfect7® Renewal Advanced also has a comprehensive multivitamin

Make time to look after yourself with a healthy diet, plenty of rest, lots of water and a good supplement

and mineral tablet, and a Seven Seas® Omega 3 capsule with DHA to provide additional health benefits**.

So if you’ve ever wished you could pop a pill to help you get a more beautiful-looking complexion, this could be the answer.

FIND OUT MORE...

Seven Seas new Perfect7® Renewal, £34.99, and new Perfect7® Renewal Advanced, £39.99, are both available exclusively at Boots. For more information, visit seven-seas.com.

*Skin Photography before and after 60 days. Each pack contains a 30-day supply. **DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision, DHA contributes to normal brain function.

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CLEANING TECH 5 BEST VACUUM CLEANERS Vacuums are a whole lot smarter than they used to be! From super-portable cordless designs to ones that suck up wet spills as well as dust, and mini robots that whizz around the house at your command, there’s one for every kind of household…

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THE ALL-ROUND HERO This hugely versatile corded, bagless design from Vax features a pull-out hose for sucking up cobwebs and a compact turbo brush head for blitzing upholstery, as well as a 3-in-1 dusting brush, crevice and upholstery tool, mattress tool, multi-angle brush and a pet hair remover.

Air Lift Steerable Advance upright vacuum, £219.99, Vax

THE CORDLESS CHOICE It may be small and battery powered, but Dyson's new portable has the same suction as a full-sized design and can clean for up to 60 minutes between charges on low power.

Yes, it's undeniably expensive, but it has three power levels and comes with three different brush heads, four additional tools, a full-length hose and a docking station for easy charging.

Cyclone V10 Absolute, £449, Dyson

4 THE WET 'N' DRY CLEANER This 1600W super-powerful vacuum will leave your carpets perfectly clean, but can also suck up liquid spills and serious mess with ease, making it a great choice for use in the home or workshop.

Swap between a brush head for dry work and a squeegee for wet, as well as a range of handheld tools.

WD 4 Premium, £159.99, Kärcher

3 THE PET-HAIR BUSTER With 890W of power, a phenomenally-impressive rotating brush head and an allergy-protecting HEPA filter, this machine is perfect for sucking up pet hair. Plus, the filter cleans itself automatically to ensure peak performance every use.

Blizzard CX1 Cat and Dog, £360, Miele

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5 THE EFFICIENT ROBOT Neato’s latest laser-guided design will create a floorplan of your home, avoiding any no-go areas you’ve highlighted on the app. You can also control the D7 using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, so for once, you can ask someone else to do the cleaning, and they'll actually listen!

Botvac D7, £799, Neato

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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE CLEAN MACHINE The NEFF Slide&Hide® oven has a Pyrolytic SelfCleaning function which burns away spillages

MUSHROOM AND TRUFFLE RISOTTO TAKES 50min SERVES 6 The NEFF Slide&Hide® oven makes easy work of this classic 1

MAKE COOKING A PLEASURE

Discover the joy of different cooking styles with NEFF’s Slide&Hide® multi-function ovens

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he latest oven technology makes cooking everyday or entertaining large groups of friends a breeze, and there’s one oven that’s really won us over for its unique design and brilliant functions.

The NEFF Slide&Hide® features a unique door that tucks effortlessly under the oven for maximum access, so you can baste, taste and check on cakes and casseroles really easily. Its CircoTherm® technology also allows you to cook, roast and bake different foods on any level with everything coming out tasting just as it should and no intermingling of flavours.

FULL STEAM AHEAD Steam is the latest buzzword in cooking as it produces delicious, succulent food healthily, reducing the need for too much oil or salt. The NEFF Slide&Hide® VarioSteam® and Full Steam functions help you do just that, locking in nutrients and enhancing flavours. And when your work is done, the Pyrolitic Self-Clean function will work its magic. What could be easier?

onion, diced 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed 1-2tbsp olive oil 400g arborio rice 100ml dry white wine 350ml chicken stock 2 sprigs fresh thyme 300ml mushroom stock made by infusing 40g dried porcini mushrooms and 300ml boiling water 30g butter 50-60g Parmesan, grated truffle shavings, to serve FOR THE MUSHROOMS 2tbsp olive oil 10g butter, cubed 350g mushrooms (such as ceps, girolles, morels), sliced leaves picked from 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 In a large casserole dish, sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil over a medium heat without colouring.

Add the rice for 4-5mins, stirring until it’s just cracked, then add the wine and cook off for 2mins.

2 Add both stocks, the soaked dried mushrooms and thyme, and stir. Transfer the casserole to the oven on the Full Steam setting for 25-30mins. If you’re cooking on the hob, add the liquid a little at a time, stirring until it has been absorbed.

The Slide&Hide® oven door glides underneath for easy access to all areas

3 Meanwhile, for the mushrooms, heat 2tbsp olive oil and 10g butter in a large frying pan, then fry the mushrooms and thyme for 10mins.

4 Remove the risotto from the oven, stir in the 30g butter and Parmesan, along with half the fried mushrooms.

Not only do NEFF ovens look good, they’re a pleasure to use

5 Serve topped with the remaining mushrooms and truffle shavings.

FOR MORE INFORMATION...

Learn about NEFF’s full range of products, from ovens and hobs to fridges and dishwashers at neff-home.com/uk.

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FOOD WITH FRIENDS

Throw a Halloween party When the trick or treatingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over, have everyone head back to your place for hot soup, nibbles and sugar-fuelled silly games

Bloody Mary soup See page 166 for recipe

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IDEAL HOME TIP Simmering the spare ribs in stock before roasting cuts down on the cooking time

Skins with devilish dips See page 166 for recipe

Scary spare ribs See page 166 for recipe

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IDEAL HOME LOVES…

Halloween tricks & treats

SCARY DECOR Halloween bunting, £9.99, GettingPersonal. co.uk

SPOOKY SNACKS Haunted House biscuit tin, £35 for nine biscuits, Biscuiteers

BANG! Halloween crackers, £4 for eight, Sainsbury’s Home

Spidery chocolate cake pops See page 166 for recipe

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Ginger pumpkin biscuits See page 166 for recipe

IDEAL HOME TIP Baking for a crowd?

Double up the recipe, bake two batches and paint on skeleton or witch faces with some black food colouring

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Takes 1hr Serves 6 4

red onions, cut into wedges 1kg tomatoes 2 red peppers, deseeded and cut into wedges 4 garlic cloves 2 rosemary sprigs 2tbsp olive oil 150ml hot vegetable stock 2tsp Worcestershire sauce 1tbsp red wine vinegar Dash of Tabasco 5tbsp vodka or stock 150ml soured cream Cheese straws, to serve

1 Preheat oven to 220°C/ Fan 200°C/Gas 7. Put the vegetables, garlic and rosemary (reserve some for garnish) in a roasting tin and drizzle with oil. Roast for 40min until tender and starting to char.

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Preheat oven to 200°C/ Fan 180°C/Gas 6. Drain ribs, grate onion and add to roasting tin with garlic and sauce. Stir. Roast for 30min until ribs are browned.

Skins with devilish dips Takes 1hr 40min Serves 6 4

baking potatoes 4 sweet potatoes 2tbsp olive oil 340g tin sweetcorn, drained 4tbsp mustard ketchup ⅓ cucumber, chopped 12 silverskin onions 2tbsp capers 5 basil leaves, chopped 4tbsp mayonnaise 4tbsp soured cream

1 Preheat oven to 220°C/

batches in a processor until smooth and pour into a pan.

Fan 200°C/Gas 7. Pierce the potatoes with a knife and put in a roasting tin.

Drizzle over 1tbsp oil and ½tsp salt. Cover with foil and bake for 40min.

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2 Remove sweet potatoes.

2 Blend veg and stock in Add Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, Tabasco and vodka or stock. Heat and top with soured cream and rosemary.

Serve with cheese straws.

Scary spare ribs Takes 1hr 10min Serves 6 1.2kg

pork spare ribs 2L hot vegetable stock 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion 330ml barbecue sauce

1 Add the ribs to a pan with the stock. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 30min.

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Cook other potatoes for a further 15min until tender.

Halve all potatoes and scoop out centres, leaving a generous border round the edges. Return everything to tin. Drizzle with 1tbsp oil and ½tsp salt. Roast for 45min until crisp.

3 Mix sweetcorn, mustard ketchup and cucumber in a bowl. Mix onions, capers, basil, mayonnaise and soured cream in another.

Serve with potato skins.

Spidery chocolate cake pops

Ginger pumpkin biscuits

Takes 1hr 30min Makes 13

Takes 45min Makes 12

415g packet chocolate fudge brownie mix 200g milk chocolate, melted White chocolate fudge writing icing Black writing icing

30g butter 2tbsp runny honey 60g light muscovado sugar 250g self-raising flour 1tsp ground ginger Zest of 1 orange 60g ground almonds 1 egg 2tbsp orange juice TO DECORATE 250g ready-to-roll icing 2tsp runny honey Yellow and Scarlet food colouring paste

1 Bake the fudge brownie mix according to the packet instructions. Leave to cool completely, then chill for a couple of hours.

2 Divide the chocolate brownie mixture into 13 and shape into small balls with your hands, then put on a baking tray. Dip lolly sticks into the melted chocolate, then insert them into the cake balls. Freeze for 15min to firm up.

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Pour melted chocolate into a cup and dip each cake pop in to entirely cover the ball. Press the lolly sticks into a florist’s foam block and leave cake pops to set.

4 Pipe on concentric circles of white fudge icing, then drag a cocktail stick through the lines to create a spiderweb effect. Use the black writing icing to pipe a little spider on top of each one.

1 Melt butter, honey and sugar in a pan over a low heat. Cool a little. Put flour, ginger, zest and almonds into a bowl. Add the egg, butter mixture and orange juice. Stir until combined.

2 Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 2min, wrap in clingfilm and freeze for 30min to firm up.

3 Preheat oven to 180°C/ Fan 160°C/Gas 4. Roll out dough on baking paper to 5mm thick. Stamp out rounds with a 7.5cm fluted cutter.

Place on two lined baking trays. Bake for 20min until golden. Cool on wire rack.

4 Roll out icing on baking parchment. Stamp out rounds with slightly smaller cutter. Brush biscuits with honey and stick on the icing.

Mix the food colourings to make orange and paint pumpkins on the icing.

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bigail Ahern’s new range of Roman blinds, curtains and cushion covers for Hillarys offers an intoxicating mix of printed velvets, tailored tweeds, crisp linen-look designs and faux leathers, which perfectly reflect her dark, glamorous and edgy signature style. The range has a bold, luxe feel with tribal prints adding an exotic vibe and fringing and coloured linings bringing a feminine touch.

Whether you’re a fan of Abigail’s striking style or are looking for inspiration to create more daring decorating schemes, you’ll love this intimate event. Meet the Ideal Home

team and indulge in canapés and a glass of prosecco while browsing Hillarys’ Guildford store. Then enjoy an inspirational design talk

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Experts from Ideal Home and Hillarys as well as Abigail Ahern will be on hand throughout the evening to answer your style dilemmas and you’ll also be able to book a home consultation with Hillarys if you’re looking for new window treatments and flooring in your home. See you there!

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