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This is one of my favourite issues of the year, because all the new autumn/winter homeware is arriving in stores and there’s so much to love! There are more new ideas than I’ve got rooms to update, so some tough choices are going to have to be made. Top of my list is fox-print bedding from Tesco (p11) – since ditching plain white last year, I haven’t looked back; plus, some new ‘accent’ cushions for the sitting room – the existing ones having suffered at the hands of my sticky-fingered nieces. But, do I really need a golden tiger (p11) or a unicorn light (p9)? Well, maybe not, but every home should have a little bit of fabulous! We love seeing how you’ve styled your own home, so don’t forget to share your new buys and ideas using the hashtag below…
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‘CLEVER HACKS SAVED OUR CASH’ Katty got hands on when it came to transforming her Belfast semi
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‘OUR HOME HAS REAL DUTCH STYLE’ Caroline brought a flavour of her native Netherlands to her Twenties property in London
‘THE DARK GREEN DECOR HAD TO GO’ Liz loved her Victorian home in Lancashire, but not its garish Seventies-style interior
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STYLE UPDATES Simple tweaks and tricks for indoors and outside
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‘ORIGINAL TILES WERE MY INSPO’ Tessa let the Arts & Crafts tiles in her bedroom hearth inform the scheme
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‘OUR KITCHEN ROSE FROM THE ASHES’ Elina seized the chance to design her dream kitchen after a serious fire caused major damage
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86 We love Elina’s lush kitchen-diner
57 Rustle up a rustic look
‘IT’S NO LONGER CRAMPED AND BLAND’ Carmen ditched the bath tub to achieve more space in her new-look bathroom
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HIPSTER CHIC Chill out with a boho-glam Californian scheme
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10 UNDER £10 Purse-friendly pieces
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QUIRKY ECLECTIC Merge modern monochrome with chic Scandi
VINTAGE MIX Create a laid-back look using neutral, old-style buys
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PICK OF THE SHOPS The high-street’s hottest, pages 10, 32 and 85
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COLOUR HAPPY Cheer up your home with pops of punchy colour
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SCANDI FRESH Try a calming blend of white and gentle mono designs
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NATURAL LUXE Mix wood, copper and green finishes for a lush look
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HERITAGE LUXE Embrace this old-fashioned style in your home
105 CREATE A BRIGHTER WELCOME Security conscious porch lighting
120 WHERE TO BUY This issue’s stockists
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THE STYLE BOOK Rustic luxe
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PAINTED WOOD PANELS Think wood panelling is beyond you? Here’s how to nail the look
VINYL FLOORING Soft, warm and practical – what’s not to love?
100 CLEAN YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER Refresh this essential appliance
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102 BLEED YOUR RADIATORS Get your heating working ready for winter
103 DO IT YOURSELF Be handy at home
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APPLE ARTWORK Simple papercraft to brighten a wall
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APPLE PLACE SETTING Create ap-peeling autumnal table decs
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104 PUMPKIN PLANTER Carve out a seasonal centrepiece
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107 MAKE IT YOURSELF Craft essentials 108 SPOOKY DECS Creepy crafts to
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110 HARVEST DISHES Make the most of the season’s fresh produce
116 SUPERMARKET NEWS What’s hot BEST BUYS
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Melissa Denham
ABOUT ME I’m 36 and I live with my husband Kevin, 34, and daughter Evangeline, one, in a three-bedroom terraced house in Portsmouth. WHAT’S YOUR BEST TIP? Create areas that reflect your personality. Look for pieces at markets and match them with other interesting items to create scenes in your home that draw the eye.
ABOUT ME I’m 42 and live with my husband Joel, 36, and son Ryder, five, in a Leicestershire converted barn. WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE SHOP? I love shopping around at higherend stores such as West Elm or Heal’s, but I have many pieces from H&M, Primark and Wilko! TK Maxx and HomeSense are great, too, as you never know what you’ll find!
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Jacky Watts
ABOUT ME I’m 30 and I live in a three-bed home in Cheshire with my partner Ross, 29 and son Louis, two. WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY? I would have started buying from small businesses sooner. They are more unique and often cheaper. I find people always ask about the pieces I have purchased from them.
ABOUT ME I’m 57 and I live with my partner Brett, 44, in a three-bed detached house in Hampshire. WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE ROOM? I love my bedroom, as it’s a mix of vintage floral Laura Ashley wallpaper and shabby chic furniture in cream and ochre. Plus, throws and cushions in different fabrics give the space a cosy feel.
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Vickie Nickolls ABOUT ME I’m 37 and I live in a four-bed detached in Bucks with my husband Trevor, 42, and our children Grace, five, and Jake, one month. WHAT’S THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT? My most recent purchase was some new prints for Jake’s nursery, plus some matt black door knobs to update the existing built in wardrobes in our bedroom.
SHOW IT OFF! Proud of your latest project? Whether it’s a whole-house redo or just an Instagram-worthy shelfie, we want to see it! Email us at styleathome@ti-media.com with some photos and your hard work could be featured in a future issue.
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ABOUT ME I’m 40 and I live in a rented five-bedroom home in New Zealand with my husband Hamish, 41, and son Cooper, three. WHAT’S YOUR BEST MONEYSAVING TIP? Look in charity shops for furniture, as you can snap up some really solid, timeless pieces – it can take time and patience, but something always turns up!
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WHIMSICAL LIGHTS
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Love it! With the weather getting chillier, we all need a little something to brighten up our homes this autumn. Cue George Home’s fun and fabulous new range of neon lights featuring unicorns, flamingos, cacti and more, perfect for adding a pop of kitsch style.
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Place your light on the edge of a mantelpiece or hang on the wall above your bed, for a quirky, light-up display
3 of the best… UNICORN BUYS Unicorn tape dispenser, £9.99, Flamingo Gifts
FEATURE HOLLY WALSH
Rainbow unicorn glitter pouch, £12, Paperchase
From top: Star light, £10; small unicorn light, £4; heart light, £10; flamingo light, £10; lips light, £10; unicorn light, £10; rainbow light, £12; prancing unicorn light, £10; cactus light, £10, all George Home
Mini unicorn piñata, £3, Talking Tables
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Best IN STORE Refresh your room schemes for the new season with our pick of the latest high-street trends
GEORGE HOME
DUNELM
Geometric bliss
Zen garden
For a modern look, team soft pastels with geo shapes and industrial materials
Relieve stress by creating an Easterninspired theme of tranquil blues Sleepy panda cushion, £10 Bamboo leaf pendant, £25
Geo drawers, £10
Concrete planter, £25
Blue glass vase, £12 Copper light, £20
Geo duvet set, £15
Lolo wood table lamp, £32
Reactive glaze plates, from £4 each
Grey faceted mug, £2
Circle pad print cushion, £6
Sitting yoga lady sculpture, £8 Bird ornament, £4 Aloe in pot, £10
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Artificial bonsai tree, £14.99
Bird canvas, £22
FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT
Concrete AZ bookends, £12
BEST IN STORE
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TESCO
DEBENHAMS
Woodland walk
Maximum glam
Create a country feel with autumnal hues and motifs of cute forest friends
Style an opulent scheme by combining rich tones with gold accents and embellishments
Green double aperture frame, £8
Lantern, £30
Mirror, £60
Fox double duvet set, £18
Parrot, £24 Blossom and berries in a glass vase, £12
Cushion, £26
Style Sugared berries two-wick candle, £8
Ceramic rabbit table lamp, £16
Maker VICKIE SAYS
Tray, £25
Berry wooden drawers, £14
Grey knitted Sherpa throw, £35
Cushion, £35
‘The glamorous Debenhams look will work well with dark walls. Try deep blue or rich pink to create real impact.’
Vase, £20
Frame, £16
Figurine, £20
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NEWS
Buy it
Newton large two-seater sofa, £900; Russell armchair, £425; Astley footstool, £150; Gibbs coffee table, £350; Sunshine wallpaper £20 a roll, all Editions collection, Laura Ashley Shade, £69.99; mirror, £99.99; stool, £49.99, all H&M Home
Even more to love at H&M… So far, H&M has limited its Home range to textiles, tableware and small accessories, but it’s recently expanded online to include lighting and small pieces of furniture – and there’s not a single thing we don’t like!
LAURA ASHLEY GOES RETRO!
High-street
Famous for its florals and country vibes, Laura Ashley has taken a new direction this season with a Sixtiesinspired collection. Editions includes furniture, lighting, wallpaper, bedding, gifts and accessories, so you can build a cohesive look in your home. In store now.
NEWS What’s new, what’s hot now… you heard it here first!
They’re everywhere! RABBITS & HARES WATER-SIT DOWN Retreat cushion, £6, George Home
THE WHITE RABBIT FEATURE MICHELA COLLING
Tea light holder, £3, Tesco
HARE PAIR Statue, £10, Sainsbury’s Home
Console table, £79.99; pouffes, £79.99 each, all H&M Home
BUNNY BULB Retreat lamp, £25, George Home
BUY EMMA WILLIS’ STYLE Big Brother presenter Emma Willis has launched a new range of bedlinen for Dunelm. There are four collections – Klara is grey, smart and tailored, perfect for hotel-style rooms; Klio (pictured) is a modern, blurred polka dot; Kyoto Garden is a pretty magnolia placement print and Mahla is a glam, nudeand-grey leopard print design. Emma says: ‘It’s versatile, clean, crisp and unfussy’ – it certainly gets our vote!
Klio reversible duvet set, from £45, Dunelm
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EASTERN INFLUENCE
Oriental Peacock bedding, from £49; faceted table lamp, £79.99, both Very
Buy it
COSY GLOW Ginkgo tea light holder, £6, Dunelm
POUR IN STYLE
TIME TO REFLECT Mirrored twodrawer bedside table, £129, Very
TEA IN CHINA Teapot, £9.99, HomeSense
BIRD WATCH Crane trinket holder, £10, Fox & Ivy range, Tesco
Trend spotting
FAR EASTERN Look to the Orient and channel opulent glamour with this exotic, eclectic trend BOWLED OVER Reactive glaze bowl, £4, Dunelm
Eastern lantern, £38.34, Homebase
A
s we hunker down for autumn, the arrival of this Oriental style has us dreaming of far-flung destinations and the treasures we might collect while we’re there. Go big with gleaming metal accessories, cushions adorned with crane and fish motifs, and dramatic black gloss finishes, or create a calming space with Chinoiserie prints, embroidery and mirrored furniture.
KEEP SAKE Mirrored jewellery box, £12, George Home
GONE FISHING
SCENE ON SCREEN
Koi carp cushion, £49, Bridgman
Bamboo screen, £85, Arthouse FEATURE HOLLY WALSH
EXOTIC GLOW
FLYING HIGH PRIDE OF PLAICE Fish ornament, £4, George Home
Crane mugs, £6 each, Fox & Ivy range, Tesco
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Channel some
HIPSTER CHIC Give your living space an update inspired by boho-glam Californian style, for a cool, colourful, casual look 1. Add artisanstyle ceramics No need to rummage for vintage originals or spend a fortune in a ceramics studio – there are loads of vases and jugs new to the high street that have the right handmade look.
2. Layer colourful rugs Bring a neutral room to life with rugs in warm and spicy tones. Stripes don’t date, but look for faded or blurred designs for a softer, more lived-in look.
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NEW LOOK
Hamilton oak sideboard, £895; Layne wool pouffe, £110; Django wool rug, £250; Ferguson rugs, £250; Elkin four-seater leather chaise sofa, £4,495; Onda aluminium coffee table, £495; Tokki marble-effect side table, £250; cushions from £35; vases from £30; wall art from £25, all Habitat
Buy it
ORANGE OMBRE Vase, £18, Urban Outfitters
ANIMAL PRINTS Cheetah cushion, £15, Habitat
BURN YOUR STRIPES Tiger candle, £24, Oliver Bonas
3. Mix mono cushions
PORTRAIT POP Be Yourself print, £40, Margomacdaidart at Etsy
Use them to add definition to warm woods and leather furniture, but choose softly textured finishes and throw in a pop of orange for contrast.
Cali cool GET THE LOOK Layer a neutral base with quirky prints and artisan-style ceramics
TRIBAL TREAD Saffron handmade Kilim rug in pink and blue, £18.99, Wayfair
GROW BAG
4. Show some metal Cut through all the rustic woods, soft textures and spicy ethnic colours with a shiny metal or opulentlooking marble side table or lamp for elegance.
FEATURE MICHELA COLLING
Bag planter, £12, Urban Outfitters
TOTAL
£263
CHESS CHOICE Pablo stool, £135, Design Vintage
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10 UNDER £10
Buy it
JUNGLE JOTTER Notebooks (set of two), £9, The Curious Department
MIRROR, MIRROR
REALLY WILD House cheetah mug, £6, John Lewis
Metal-edged mirrored plaque, £8, Tesco
PALM PILLOW Jacquard leaf cushion, £7, Primark
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WELL HANDLED Concave ceramic knob, £6.50, Pushka Home
LUXE LEAVES
UNDER £10 Take glam to the max on a minimum budget with these chic picks JEWEL TONES Tea light holders, £5 each, Debenhams
DEEP BLUE
GOLD LEAF
FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT
Ribbed glass bud vase, £5, Dunelm
Photo frame, £8, B&Q
RETRO RIBBED
TREASURE CHEST Gold smoked-glass box, £6, Debenhams
EMERALD PRETTY Gem ring holder, £6, Oliver Bonas
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‘The dark green BOOK SHELF ‘I collect old books, arrange them in colour order on the shelves and turn some around to face the other way’
COME ON IN!
ABOUT ME I’m Liz Nagle, 37, and I run giftware shop Echo Designs. I live with my husband Jay, 37, and children Isla, six, and Teddy, two. MY HOME A four-bedroom Victorian terrace in Lancashire, which we bought in 2014. WHEN I MOVED IN There were green carpets everywhere, the bathroom was papered in green and the fireplaces were boarded up. AND NOW We’ve redecorated in a grey-and-white palette, sanded and painted the hall and dining room floors, fitted new carpets and restored the fireplaces and ceiling roses. We also added an extra bedroom in the loft and decorated the basement to provide an office. STYLE TIP Decorate in neutral tones to give you a blank canvas.
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COMFORT RULES The cosy lounge features a mix of traditional furniture with new and shabby chic accessories
VICTORIAN TERRACE
Love it
decor HAD TO GO!’ Liz fell in love with the large rooms and high ceilings of her Victorian property, but not its dated Seventies scheme
B
efore we moved here four years ago, we were a family of three and we lived in a two-up, two-down,’ says Liz. ‘My husband Jay and I wanted a forever home with a bigger kitchen and garden, and I also wanted a room to work in, as I was about to launch my online design and giftware shop. I’ve always loved making things, and decided to take the plunge and turn my hobby into a business. We looked at a few properties before this one but they didn’t have the period features we longed for. Eventually, we came across this house and fell in love with it instantly. The rooms were all spacious, with high ceilings and large sash windows, and it even had an empty basement that would be perfect to turn into my office and crafting room. The location was great, and although the kitchen and garden weren’t terribly big, the pros definitely outweighed the cons.
First things first We started decorating the ground floor the week we moved in. Much to our delight, the seller took her green carpets with her, leaving lovely old floorboards in the dining room. We sanded them and painted them grey – a practical decision, as this room is used the most in the house. I painted the walls white to give me blank canvasses to decorate with my collections of vintage finds from junk shops and flea markets. I’m quite an impulse buyer, and when I see something I like, I buy it, but sometimes things sit in the basement for months before I find a place for them – the shutters now on the sitting room wall sat down there for a year before Jay and his brother Mark finally put them up on the wall. We also opened up the fireplaces in the dining room and sitting room,
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IDEA TO STEAL
‘Fit a wooden beam over a brick fireplace cavity for a rustic look’
‘LAYER A MIX OF OLD AND NEW PIECES AND ACCESSORIES IN YOUR ROOMS TO ACHIEVE A MAXIMALIST VIBE’ added the chandeliers and ceiling roses and gave the built-in cupboards and shelves a lick of white paint. The kitchen had white cupboards, dark brown worksurfaces and green tiles. As our budget was tight, we decided to keep the units but had the doors dipped in a grey chalk paint and changed the knobs. We also swapped the green tiles for white, grouted in a co-ordinating grey, and changed the dated worktops. Upstairs, we loved the size of the bathroom but definitely not the green striped wallpaper – we started stripping it the night we moved in! We painted the walls and tongue-and-groove panelling white, but then felt it looked pretty stark, so I started looking for a grey-and-white wallpaper online. I came across the Origin Moroccan trellis design by Albany on Wallpaper Direct which was a bold
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decision but I felt it would work with the wood panelling and size of the bathroom. The old carpet was swapped for an industrial-look lino flooring, which is more hygienic and pleasing to the eye.
Adding space A few months after moving in, I found out that I was pregnant with our second child, Teddy. This prompted us to renovate the loft, to give us an extra bedroom. We didn’t need planning permission, as we were only adding a dormer, but it did need building regulations approval. Work finally started about eight months later, which wasn’t ideal, as I was heavily pregnant by then! We also decided to decorate the other bedrooms at the same time, so there was an awful lot of mess and dust. The size of the loft was a nice surprise – we didn’t know how much
Do it! LAYER UP NEUTRALS Pale hues such as soft greys and off-whites create a great base – combine three or four shades and keep to them throughout your home for a harmonious feel. Mix in natural textures to add depth and interest to your neutral scheme. Stripped wood, linen and wool are good options to consider. A soft accent colour, such as blush pink or duck egg, works well for a gentle, sophisticated look. Or go for a bolder hue to add energy.
VICTORIAN TERRACE
Love it
GOING GREY ‘We bought the wooden beam for the dining room fireplace for only £20 and painted it grey to fit with the scheme’
ON REFLECTION ‘I collected different framed mirrors, painted the frames white and hung them to bounce light around the room’
COOL VIBES White walls, high ceilings and large sash windows add to the feeling of light and space
Style
Maker JO SAYS
‘The fireplace is the star of this room. Exposing old brickwork while adding a rustic beam gives a nod to the history of the house.’
CHILL OUT SPACE The summer house started out as a playroom but is now a stylish spot for the family to relax
IDEA TO STEAL
‘Use plank wallpaper behind shelving to add texture’
FLOOR PLANS ‘We’ve kept the original wooden flooring in the kitchen as it’s practical and clean, but one day I would love a Moroccan tiled floor’
Make it! TYPOGRAPHY CUSHION
Style
Maker DEBS SAYS
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Type a word on the computer, flip it so it reads backwards, then print it out onto transfer paper. Repeat with the word’s definition, typed in a smaller font. Trim the blank paper around the words, leaving a border of at least 5mm. Lay a tea towel on your ironing board, place your cushion cover on top and iron it to heat it. Place the transfer paper with the printed image facing down and iron the paper, making sure you keep the iron moving constantly. Allow to cool, then gently peel away the backing paper.
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‘Walls aren’t just for hanging up pictures! Display pieces of interest, such as the key to your first home, or an antique door fixture. White walls are an excellent background for anything.’
VICTORIAN TERRACE
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3 of the best WOOD EFFECT WALLPAPERS Ramp up the texture factor with one of these designs
Hygge wood, £12 a roll, Wallpaper Direct
Hygge White wallpaper, £50 a roll, Graham & Brown
FOR ALL SEASONS The summer house is used all year round and there is always a supply of cosy throws and blankets
‘ADD THE ODD POP OF BRIGHT COLOUR TO A MAINLY MONOCHROME KIDS ROOM WITH VIBRANT CUSHIONS AND ACCESSORIES’ ROCK ON A rocking chair is just the thing for a book at bedtime
space there would really be until the builder started knocking through. I hadn’t thought there would be room for an en suite, but the builder managed to squeeze a small one in a corner. We painted the ceiling white and wallpapered with a wood-effect design, then fitted a soft grey carpet in the loft to match the other bedrooms and sitting room. The hall was last on our to-do list about a year later. We sanded and painted the floorboards dark grey and painted the walls white. I fell in love with a grey stair runner, which was hideously expensive, but luckily found an alternative in our price range. The rods were also
Industrial wood wallpaper, £10 a roll, Wilko
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VICTORIAN TERRACE
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CRAFTY DECOR
‘I like to style my bedroom with cosy accessories such as the chunky knit throw, which is a favourite of mine’
‘The kids’ rooms are full of handmade things from craftspeople as well my own creations’
WALL ART Posters, typography and mini suspended plants work well together as a visual display
‘IF YOU’RE THE CREATIVE TYPE, TRY MAKING YOUR OWN CUSHIONS COVERS AND MIX THEM WITH HIGH STREET ONES FOR A VARIED LOOK’
PERFECT PLANKS Liz added tongue-andgroove panelling to the walls and bath panel in her spacious bathroom
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H&M HOME ‘Great for quick and cheap trend-driven updates, such as cushions, candles and vases’ COX & COX ‘Quite pricey but good for antique-look furniture and high quality accessories’ HOMESENSE ‘For on-trend furniture and accessories at bargain prices!’ FLYING TIGER ‘I love the quirky accessories they sell, such as the cloud shelves in Teddy’s room’ LEEK ANTIQUES MARKET ‘This takes place every Saturday, and is full of stalls selling interesting vintage and one-off finds from the UK, France and beyond’
Style
Maker VICKIE SAYS
‘Tongue-andgroove on the walls is a great alternative to using tiles in a bathroom, and provides you with a perfect backdrop that can be painted in your chosen colour.’
WORDS SUZIE ATTAWAY. PHOTOS OLLY GORDON
Where to buy her style
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‘Keep stars hanging up all year round – they’re not just for Christmas’
FEATURE WALLS ‘I love patterned walls and used Andrew Martin’s Penny Post paper to add interest to the spare room’
quite expensive so we only added those to the downstairs run. The brickeffect wallpaper is a recent addition as the walls were getting so marked with kids’ fingerprints and shoe scuffs.
Favourite areas I love the summer house, which was built to serve as an extra room for the kids to play in and for the family to chill together at the weekend. It really makes a huge difference to our small garden. The pigeonhole unit in the bathroom is a favourite buy – I bought it at a flea market in Staffordshire, and was told it came from a hotel in France. I also love the sofa in the dining room, which was a bargain buy from HomeSense. Jay and I are both very impulsive people and the rooms are constantly evolving with new ideas and our latest bargain purchases.
What’s next? One day, I would like to replace the old wooden kitchen flooring with Moroccanstyle tiles. The driveway is on our to-do list, too. I would also love a roll top bath in the bathroom – maybe when the kids have grown up and left home!’
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£9 a roll
£27
Fake a weathered-wood effect with this Fresco wood panel wallpaper, WILKO
Add a glint of sparkle to a wall display. Silver antler wall hook, ARTISANTI
CLEAR FAVE
£49.99 Free-up table space with the floor-standing Pola lamp, ARGOS
£9.95 Display pressed flowers in this brass hanging frame, REX LONDON
Buy Liz’s style…
VINTAGE MIX Give your home a relaxed, laid-back vibe with soft neutrals, vintage buys and a touch of shabby chic
£59.95 Cosy up with this plaid lambswool throw, BLACK BY DESIGN
D
itching her dated Seventies decor and restoring original period features gave Liz the perfect base to build upon when it came to refurbishing her Victorian property. Keeping to a relaxed palette of soft grey, taupe and white ensures the decor flows easily from one room to the next with decorative wallpapers, faux finishes and elegant furnishings lending each room its own personality. Creative artwork displays are the perfect finishing touch, with vintage mirrors and a gallery running up a staircase.
£110 Show off vintage brica-brac on the cubbyholestyle Chedworth wall unit, GARDEN TRADING
£1,020 £6.99 Line up vintage-look cushions on the sofa. Text print cushion cover, H&M HOME
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Pick a plush upholstered headboard. Ascot double bed, DEBENHAMS
VINTAGE MIX
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£1,550 Go for a classic shape with curvy scroll arms, like the Kingston two-seater sofa, LAURA ASHLEY
STYLE SECRETS Take your lead from Liz with this lived-in look GO FAUX Get the effect of wood panelling or exposed brick by using a lookalike wallpaper instead of the real thing. As an easy way of creating a rustic feature wall without any of the mess or hard work involved, faux wallpapers look most effective on a single wall or a feature panel, rather than used wall to wall. Paint skirting in a co-ordinating colour and adjacent walls to match.
£35
SHUTTER UP
Make it personal with a bespoke destination bus blind, NOTONTHE HIGHSTREET.COM
£35 Hang living room throws on this leaning beechwood storage ladder, DUNELM
GOOD WOOD
From
Follow Liz’s lead and refashion a pair of old louvred shutters to create a vintage-look wall hanging. Pick up an old wooden shutter from a salvage yard or from a skip and (depending on its condition) either sand down the surface to give a distressed effect or re-paint with a coat of chalk paint. Consider repurposing a shutter to use as a notice board – the slats are great for slotting in notes and pictures.
TAKE ART UP A LEVEL Turn a plain staircase into a feature by creating a wall of art running up the stairs. Work out how you’d like your gallery to look – structured and gridlike or relaxed and random – try Pinterest for inspiration. Gather your pictures together and lay them out on the floor before hanging. Try making newspaper templates of the shapes if you want to visualise how they’ll look.
£19.95
£379 Choose a sturdy storage chest that can double up as a coffee table. Babar trunk, SWOON
FEATURE LISA FAZZANI
Create a gallery wall with vintage-look wall hangings. Hadi wire star, NKUKU
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DECOUPAGED SHELF
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THIS MONTH’S
Do it
Upcycle a pigeonhole shelf for stashing essentials and displaying trinkets. Sand and paint it white, finishing with varnish if you like. Once dry, measure and cut decoupage or wrapping paper to glue into the cubbies.
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Wallpaper samples also work well to add colour and interest to your shelves
Keep an eye out for preloved pigeonhole shelves at boot sales and vintage shops
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‘Clever hacks QUICK TRICKS ‘I ordered a tile stencil from eBay and picked a blue paint that resembles the colour of painted Spanish tiles’
COME ON IN!
ABOUT ME I’m Katty Patterson, 32, a retail merchandiser at H&M and founder of online store Hunter’s Bohemia. I live with my husband, Mark, 37, and our two sons, Lucas Hunter, three, and Milo Jagger, one. MY HOME I live in a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Belfast, which we bought in 2010. WHEN I BOUGHT IT It had green carpets, blue walls and orange curtains throughout, but had so much potential, and much more space than other properties we saw. AND NOW We built an extension to add a third bedroom and fulfil our dream of having an open-plan kitchen/sitting area, and refreshed all the rooms with muted hues. STYLE TIP Take time to think a look through before committing to it.
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SMART STORAGE ‘Instead of a tiny kitchen full of cupboards squeezed into every available nook and cranny, we scaled back to keep the room feeling spacious’
BELFAST SEMI
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SAVED OUR CASH’ Securing their house was the first step for Katty and Mark, who had plans to extend and put a Scandi stamp on the place
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’d been scouring the listing sites every night for months when I happened upon this house’, says Katty. ‘It turned out to be directly opposite a couple of properties we’d viewed the day before, but was three times the size for the same price – we couldn’t believe it! Eager to see it, we booked a viewing for the next day. Inside, the house was a riot of colour – green carpets, baby blue walls and orange velvet curtains throughout – and it had a musty, old smell about it. But despite all its imperfections, we loved it. My husband Mark’s father recognised the opportunity to build an extension and, with a few tweaks, we knew it had the potential to be our ideal family home. We couldn’t snap it up fast enough.
Making our mark Working as a merchandiser has helped me to hone my planning skills over the years, which came in handy when faced with a big renovation. I tend to start by trawling Instagram, Pinterest and interiors magazines for inspiration, then I collate my ideas and pick a starting point – usually a paint colour or type of flooring. The front room and hall were first to be decorated when we moved in, then we tackled the extension. The original kitchen was about a quarter of the size of the room we have now. It was a little box at the back, leading out into an enclosed yard, outdoor pantry and loo. I’ll never forget looking out the old kitchen window the day before the back walls were due to be demolished to see Mark up a ladder in his dressing gown, chipping away at the red brick with a tiny chisel and hammer, keen to get the renovation started. We knocked through and extended into the garden, and added a first-floor bedroom. Though we’re sure it’s one of the best decisions we’ve made when it comes
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IDEA TO STEAL
‘Pop a palm in a woven basket. House plants improve air quality’
SALVAGE STYLE ‘When we demolished the old space we saved all the original bricks to create our exposed brick wall’
‘YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH LAYERED TEXTILES, A MIX OF MATERIA LS AND A POP OF YOUR OWN PERSONA LITY – IF IN DOUBT, STICK A CACTUS ON IT’ to the house, we didn’t spare a thought to the fact it would be uninhabitable while it was under construction. We’re lucky that our parents were happy to put us up for the four months it took to complete.
Faking it
CAGED IN ‘I saved an image of this shelving unit to a Pinterest board, but I never thought we’d actually own it’
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Unsurprisingly, the extension devoured most of our savings, so we had to be creative when it came to decorating, opting for faux and budget alternatives where possible – a prime example being the kitchen splashback. I’d have loved hand-painted Spanish tiles but we just didn’t have the money, so instead I used a tile stencil from eBay and blue paint to fake the look. A few hours and a lot of patience later, the faux splashback was complete! Visitors and those who follow
me on Instagram (@kittylarouxx) often comment on how real they look, which I’m really pleased about. The kitchen worktop is another budget hack. One day, I’ll invest in marble quartz surfaces, but for now, I’m making do with the ones we nabbed in a clearance, which I covered in marble vinyl.
Getting crafty Mark and I are both fairly adept at DIY, so we’re quite hands-on when it comes to decorating. I’m forever upcycling Ikea furniture, painting it in different colours and fitting new handles to create one-of-a-kind pieces, and I like to try and recreate expensive, designer items on a budget. My most recent successes include a cheap throw that I adorned
BELFAST SEMI
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HANDMADE HOME ‘I have textiles from Hunter’s Bohemia scattered throughout, including this block-printed cushion and mountain-shaped stuffie’
Make it! TASSEL THROW Cut a 12x6cm rectangle from cardboard. Wrap wool around it lengthways until it feels the right fullness for your tassel. Cut the wool along the bottom edge and gently remove the cardboard. With the wool still folded in half, take a length of matching yarn and wrap it around the top by the fold, until you’ve covered around 2m, then tie the end to secure. Make as many tassels as you need, then sew them onto the edges of a throw (opposite edges or all four) at regular intervals.
FEAST FOR THE EYES ‘We painted all the walls white, laid a warm, hardwood floor and kept the furniture sleek for a Scandi-boho vibe’
Style
Maker
MELISSA SAYS
‘Katty has a good eye for accessorising, which means her house is stylish, yet her way of layering and grouping items makes it feel relaxed.’
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Style
Maker JACKY SAYS
HAT TRICK ‘As this wall is thin plasterboard, we decorated it with these hats’
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‘Keep doors and their frames in natural wood for a rustic vibe’
‘Ikea hacks are a popular way of achieving one-off pieces on a budget. Sewing Ikea rugs together to make a larger rug is something I’d never have thought of.’v
‘IF YOUR WALLS ARE TOO THIN TO SUPPORT ARTWORK, HANG LIGHTWEIGHT PIECES USING COMMAND STICK-ON PICTURE HOOKS’
BALI BLISS ‘We wanted our bathroom to feel like we were taking a shower in the Bali sunshine’
with handmade tassels which cost next to nothing to make and would have cost upwards of £70, if I’d bought them from a store. Another hack was the large striped rug in the main bedroom, which is in fact just nine £1.90 Ikea mats that I stitched together. I also have a little online business, named Hunter’s Bohemia, where I sell cushions, prints, garlands and accessories I’ve made – many of which are dotted throughout the house.
Home, sweet home I’d probably describe my style as a happy mix of bohemian, surf and Scandi, and I think our home is representative of that. It’s filled with high-street buys and items bought from independent brands I’ve discovered through Instagram, and many pieces thrifted from charity shops and
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BELFAST SEMI
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SUNNY SUITE ‘The master bedroom didn’t exist before the extension, so we were lucky to be working with the bare bones of it’
3 of the best SMALL STOOLS WORDS AND STYLING ABBI HENDERSON PHOTOGRAPHS PHILIP LAUTERBACH
Pop one of these nifty seats next to your bed
Fonteyn stool, £79, Made.com
Stool table, £35, Sainsbury’s Home
Tricia stool, £117, Amara
SLEEK & CHIC ‘We chose not to add windowsills or curtains to keep a modern look’
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BELFAST SEMI
KOOKY & CREATIVE ‘I swapped the cot handles to make it seem a little less off-the-shelf and painted a chalkboard wall, which provides a place for the boys to doodle’
Where to buy her style
SAVVY SHOPPER ‘The cow hide was an unbelievable find on Gumtree for £40’
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HUNTER’S BOHEMIA Boasting stuffies in the shape of mountains and cacti, this store is a go-to for fun boho accessories. H&M HOME Renowned for its stylish and affordable homeware. From bedding and bathroom bits to candles and kitchenware, there’s something to spruce up any home. SOSTRENE GRENE With only two shops in the UK and no online store, it’s not easy to get your hands on this company’s gems, but it’s well worth a browse for bargain shelving, affordable velvet chairs and beautiful stationery. IKEA Famed for its low-cost furniture, but check out its storage solutions, such as baskets, boxes and handy rails.
boot sales. I love the unpredictability, and the sheer thrill of finding a bargain. Our house and its location are ideal for our lifestyle. I love living so close to both the sea and the mountains, and how every aspect of our home works for us and reflects our personalities, right down to the kids’ rooms. Everything is fun, nothing is precious and I always hope our guests have that feeling when they visit. It’s been over eight years since we bought the house, and we still have things we need to finish – including the garden and the front room, which is due for an update. But in that time, we’ve got married, travelled and had two children, so it’s safe to say that – at times – our focus has certainly been elsewhere. But it’s a journey, and our home is ever evolving, just as we are.’
Find more clever ways to style up your home by going to pinterest.com/ styleathomemag
SWEET DREAMS
Style
‘The bed needed to blend with the room, so a daybed was the perfect option’
Maker GEMMA SAYS
‘A day bed is a great idea in children’s rooms. It allows for more floor space in the room but it can easily be pulled out to create a bed, and also creates a spare bed for when your children have friends to sleep over.’
PLAY TIME
T ‘USE BASKETS IN YOUR HOUSE – AS WELL AS BEING A GREA STORAGE OPTION, THEY LOOK BEAUTIFUL AND ADD WARMTH’
‘Lucas’s bedroom is huge, so it doubles as a playroom for both boys’
IDEA TO STEAL
‘Add height to a room by painting the top half lighter’
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CAGE LIGHT
£569 Save space with the sleek Luka oval-shaped dining table, DANETTI
£9 Work monochrome into your sitting room scheme. Lappljung Ruta cushion, IKEA
£69 Try hanging a row of three pendants. Retro enamel pendant, INDUSTVILLE
From £40 Stack a pair of trunks to use as an extra side table, HABITAT
£26
Buy Katty’s style…
QUIRKY ECLECTIC
Fake some greenery with a faux bamboo plant, THE CONTEMPORARY HOME
Merge a mix of styles to create a home with character, from Scandi and monochrome to modern industrial
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ut your stamp on your space with crafty hacks and a creative sense of style. Katty has gone for white walls, wooden boards and dark tiles for a unified look, but has given each room its own personality with wall treatments and eclectic buys. From exposed brick and faux tiles in her kitchen, wood panelling and slate in the bathroom, to chalkboard walls and fun murals, Katty’s canny upcycling and creative flair shines through.
£19.99 sq m Create a patchwork effect with the Skyros vintage-look tile, TILE MOUNTAIN
£999 Create a sociable seating area with the Mendini corner sofa, MADE.COM
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QUIRKY ECLECTIC
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STYLE SECRETS
£275
£45
Supplement kitchen storage with an industrialstyle trolley, THE FARTHING
Pop an extra layer on the bed. Brockworth tasseled throw, GARDEN TRADING
Copy elements of Katty’s interior in your own home BASKET CASE Try a display of basketware on the wall. Go for a variety of sizes, weaves and colours to add visual interest, keeping them fairly shallow. Start with the largest basket, working outwards. For baskets without a handle, create hanging loops of fishing wire.
HALF AND HALF To add colour to a room without committing to a full-on scheme, try a half-and-half paint treatment. Start with white (or pale) walls, then paint the bottom third of the room, leaving the top two thirds unpainted. A darker colour at the bottom will make a room feel taller.
£15 £107 Add an accent armchair in black rattan. Malu armchair, LA REDOUTE
Add a Miami vibe with this bold palm print, LIME LACE
FEATURE LISA FAZZANI
BRICK BY BRICK Give rooms a rustic vibe by going for exposed brickwork walls. It’s quite a bold look, so is best limited to just one wall or a small section, such as a chimney breast or inside an alcove, with white plaster on the adjacent walls. If you don’t have original brickwork to expose, recreate the look using brick slips.
HOT WIRE
£134 Try a multi-tasking storage table with lift-off lid, AMARA
£175 Jazz up a plain floor with the patterned Duster runner, LOAF
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APPLE ARTWORK
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Square deep box frame, from £1.79, The Range
THIS MONTH’S
Make it
Draw an apple shape onto card, cut out, then use to cut two shapes from co-ordinating papers. Glue one of each pattern, equally spaced, on card to fit a box frame aperture. Fold the rest of the shapes in half and stick to the centre of each apple. Frame the card.
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Cut both shapes from the same pattern repeat
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‘Our home has MATCH MAKER ‘Farrow & Ball’s Oval Room Blue emulsion is a great backdrop for furniture’
COME ON IN!
ABOUT ME I’m Caroline Roelands, 38, owner of online accessories company JJ’s Wigwam. I live with my husband Alex Coburn, 42, a project manager, and our children James, eight, and Juliana, five. MY HOME A four-bed, threestorey, terraced Twenties house in southwest London. We moved here in 2008. WHEN WE MOVED IN My husband owned the house as a rental property, but had very little done to it, so it was in a bit of a state. AND NOW We’ve extended out to make a kitchen-diner and up into the loft, redecorated every room, built a new kitchen and replaced the bathroom. STYLE TIP Pick one colour to use in varying shades throughout.
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TWENTIES HOUSE
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real DUTCH STYLE’ Caroline Roelands drew on her Dutch roots to decorate her London home with colour pops and painted wood floors
IDEA TO STEAL
‘Dot themed items around the house. For me, it’s animals – they’re all around our home’
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lex and I met in Amsterdam, where I owned a flat, and he persuaded me to move to London,’ says Caroline. ‘Alex initially owned the property, but had it rented out while he lived in a flat nearby. The house wasn’t in great condition as Alex was a typical bachelor and hadn’t really done much to it. There were lots of Eighties touches, like orange walls, an enormous turquoise enamelled bath, which was far too big for the room, and lots of glass block partitions. Despite the house’s dated look, we decided to move in and had some friends living with us. It was a bit of a party house for a while, which was great fun initially, but when I got pregnant with James, it was time to create a family home.
Changing the house Before James was born in 2010, we extended the kitchen into the side return, and also up into the loft. We left the little conservatory at the end of the kitchen as it’s really useful. With the basic structural work complete, it was then a question of tackling the house room by room, which we’ve done over several years. I was excited to bring in some of my native Dutch touches. I can’t bear things matching and we like to use plenty of colour – blues, greens, reds and oranges are popular in Holland, along with exposed brickwork, terracotta tiles and acres of painted wood. Simple design is valued along with comfort.
Choosing the kitchen BENCH APPEAL ‘We got these benches and the table from a local antiques shop for £1,000. They’re so well made and really comfortable to sit on’
I wanted to recreate my parents’ kitchen, with some brickwork, wood floors and floorstanding units only, plus open shelving for crockery and pans. So we opened up the chimney breast and put the cooker there. We couldn’t find a kitchen we liked, so we got a carpenter
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IDEA TO STEAL
‘Choose a bright lamp for a burst of colour, rather than making it blend in’
Buy it UP ON THE SHELF ‘Open shelving is the answer to most storage problems’
Get Caroline’s Dutch style in your home PAGE 52
Do it! PAINT YOUR FLOORBOARDS
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Smooth boards with mediumgrade sandpaper. Vacuum and wash thoroughly with soapy water. Once dry, coat with floor paint using a wide, good-quality, synthetic bristle brush. Cover the full length of no more than two boards at a time. Apply a second coat if needed, then leave to dry for at least 48 hours to ensure a good finish.
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to make one for us. The cost was relatively reasonable and we could have exactly what we wanted. It took ages to find the right blue for the units. We started with one that was a bit too dark, but eventually found a warmer tone.
Dual-use space As we already had a table in the kitchen, I wanted to create informal seating at one end of the sitting room. I chose a wooden table and benches, which are a staple in Amsterdam and can accommodate more people. The area also doubles up as an office for me, which is great as I run JJ’s Wigwam, an online business selling childrenswear and accessories, from it. I added shelves along the walls at both ends of the living area as well as
TWENTIES HOUSE
Style
Maker DEBS SAYS
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ADD YOUR OWN TWIST ‘I made these papier mache stag heads using colourful napkins’
‘This style isn’t about achieving perfect symmetry but more about grouping interesting pieces together with cosy furnishings. Focus on pieces that tell a story of your life and your travels and mix them with warm, inviting fabrics.’
RELAXED ZONE ‘This is the less formal end of the sitting room where the kids can get their toys out and play’
WINDOW WONDER ‘I can’t bear fussy curtains and white shutters go with everything, so these were a great option. We got them from Hillarys’
‘GO FOR PAINTED FLOORBOARDS INSTEAD OF CARPET THROUGHOUT FOR A STYLISH LOOK THAT’S EASY TO MAINTAIN’
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TWENTIES HOUSE
Style
Maker JO SAYS
PERFECT FIT ‘Finding a cooker to fill the width of the kitchen’s chimney breast was essential’
‘The exposed wooden floors in the kitchen work so well with the timber worktops and door frames, to create a warmth that the blue kitchen units wouldn’t have been able to manage on their own.’
‘CONSIDER AN INFORMAL KITCHEN LAYOUT WITH A FREESTANDING FEEL FOR A RELAXED AND FRIENDLY VIBE’
in the dining area, and some boxes to tidy away all my work things in seconds. There’s still plenty of space for the kids to do their homework and we can quickly clear everything away.
All in the details
BE INVENTIVE ‘A painted wooden table with mismatched seating is a must in any Dutch home’
In Holland, it’s popular to have painted wooden stairs rather than carpet, so we laid terracotta and black floor tiles and then painted the stairs to match. The tiles were meant for garden paths, but we loved the colours. We chose the tiles first and then got that particular red paint, which you see all over Holland, made up. Metal beds are very Dutch, so we chose them for three of the bedrooms, and a wooden one for the fourth. We also decided to paint the wood floors and add rugs. I really like the look of metal against painted wood, which makes it easier to
IDEA TO STEAL
‘Layer on brights with appliances for a kitchen bursting with colour’
BOLD BLUE ‘The units are painted in Farrow & Ball’s Stone Blue. It gives us a lift every time we come in here’
GEOMETRIC PATTERN
3 of the best WIRE FRUIT BOWLS Make a feature of your five-a-day with look-at-me vessels
SUPER CHIC
FINE SHAPE
BASKET CASE
Wire fruit bowl, £5, Primark
Gold geo fruit bowl, £12.99, Domu.co.uk
Fruit bowl, £14, Debenhams
‘Our hallway is tiled and the stairs were painted to match the colours’
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TWENTIES HOUSE
BURST OF PATTERN ‘I like to cover a single wall in paper. In Juliana’s bedroom, we’ve chosen a penguin design from Isak’
PLAY SPACE ‘All children should have a wigwam, so they can hide away and create stories’
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provide a contrast of different textures with soft bedding and blankets. I’m not one for lots of pattern and I don’t like wishy-washy tones. So the sitting room is painted in a very definite blue, and there’s a feature wall in a similar hue behind our bed. Everywhere else is off-white except for the children’s rooms, which each have a fun wall of paper.
‘Use a hanging display shelf to show off story book front covers’
I wanted us to be able to relax and not worry too much about the furniture or spilling things. Wood floors are great for that, as you can clear up any mess in seconds. I deliberately chose dark furniture and wood pieces, too, because I want people to be comfortable when they come to visit, and not be concerned that they might ruin something. Simple style is my thing and I like to mix in old pieces found in junk shops with contemporary buys. We’ve slowly added bits of artwork and the odd cushion as we’ve found them. Now everything is just the way we want it. This house is indestructible.’
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CUSTOMISE A BED ‘We painted James’s bed in Rectory Red by Farrow & Ball. It looks great against Ferm Living’s Native wallpaper’
FEATURE STEPHANIE SMITH PHOTOGRAPHS DAVID GILES
Finishing touches
SUBTLE SHADE
IDEA TO STEAL
‘Go for open shelving to keep your space neat and uncluttered’
‘THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX WHEN IT COMES TO ACCESSORIES – THE GREEN MIRROR IN OUR BEDROOM WAS A WINDOW FRAME AND COST £50’
Style
Maker MELISSA SAYS
‘Don’t be put off antique and vintage finds if they’re the wrong colour – pieces can be painted to fit perfectly with your scheme.’
Where to buy her style
‘To keep our bedroom peaceful, I used Annie Sloan’s Duck Egg Blue paint behind the bed instead of wallpaper’
BARGAIN SEATING ‘The love seat is a child’s bed, which we got in Holland for €20 and painted’
FERM LIVING is great for Scandi-style home accessories, from wallpaper to cushions. MAISONS DU MONDE stocks stylish furniture with a French twist at great prices. ZARA HOME has quirky Spanish pieces including bedding, crockery and key items for your bathroom. HEMA is a good place for original Dutch home accessories. PHOTOS.COM lets you track down some great shots to frame at reasonable prices.
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RUSTIC LOOK
£218.52 Swap dining chairs for a long-line oak bench, OAK FURNITURE LAND
£17.45 Make a statement with standout lighting. Vegas LED star light, NOTONTHEHIGHSTREET.COM
£12 Give soft furnishings a pop of red with this bright velvet cushion, DUNELM
Buy Caroline’s style…
COLOUR HAPPY Put together a bright, family friendly home filled with cheery hues and quirky accessories
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nspired by the colourful, rustic interiors of her native Amsterdam, Caroline has decorated her own London home with the same vibrant shades and natural materials. A blue and red colour combination is repeated throughout the house, from the heritage blue sitting room with lively textiles, to bold turquoise kitchen cabinets, with accents of red in the furniture. The fun continues upstairs with cute feature walls and bright bedding.
£13.50 for three
Display pretty artworks. Cacti poster prints, MODE PRINTS
£249 Add a hint of colour with a kitchen unit. Westcote sideboard, THE COTSWOLD COMPANY
£40 Double up with a neat Kvistbro storage table, IKEA
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£5 Hide shelf clutter in a striped storage basket, HEMA
COLOUR HAPPY
Buy it
STYLE SECRETS
£9.95
Get Caroline’s relaxed, easy-going look
each
Have fun with animal coat hooks, RED CANDY
£119 Jazz up plain wooden floorboards with this black and ivory Diamond rug, DASH & ALBERT
GO FOR DUSKY TONES Generally, the bigger the room, the darker the walls can be. Deeper shades can give the illusion of space. Caroline opted for heritage blue in her sitting room, but she gave the space balance with painted floorboards.
MAKE A STAG’S HEAD You’ll need a paper mache head, white paint, Decopatch papers and glue varnish. Try Hobbycraft for the materials. Paint the head white. Once dry, cut the papers into strips and glue into place on the head until it is covered, with a few extra coats to seal.
£45 for 2.5L Paint walls in the chalky tone of Oval Room Blue estate emulsion, FARROW & BALL
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PAINT A STAIR RUNNER Start by painting plain wooden stairs in a base colour using floor paint. Once dry, pencil a central swathe down the stairs as the runner’s outline, leaving an equal distance on each side and marking treads and risers. Seal the area with masking tape and paint two coats within the lines. Add an accent edge for a border effect.
£29.95sq m £274
Cover a fireside hearth with these patchwork-effect tiles, WALLS AND FLOORS
Inject a burst of colour into your scheme with the Troca floor lamp, MAISONS DU MONDE
CURVY CHOICE
£549 Go for a modern sofa like this Dylan two-seater with curved lines and splayed legs, MADE.COM
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BUY ONE GET ONE
FREE*
Amazing value new season launch! Welcome to the latest selection of tremendous value cruises aboard Columbus, Magellan & Marco Polo, a trio of beautiful ships operated by hugely respected British cruise line Cruise & Maritime Voyages, with sailings right through to early 2020. A wide choice of UK ports on which to join no-flying cruises, and a selection of flight-inclusive voyages in some of the world’s most exotic corners and the tremendous value Buy-One-Get-One-Free Fares* mean there’s never been a better time to join us!
Glittering Columbus
Sleek, majestic Magellan
Elegant Marco Polo
Proud flagship of the CMV fleet and sailing from her home port of London Tilbury, beautifully appointed Columbus offers a range of hugely enjoyable, great value voyages, adding a touch of contemporary style to the traditional welcome and friendly warmth that have long been the hallmarks of the line.
Since her arrival in the UK in 2015, sleek, majestic Magellan has built a fine reputation, and has been a welcome addition to the CMV fleet of traditional ocean-going cruise liners. Sailing from a choice of regional ports Magellan brings a touch of contemporary chic to the traditional welcome of the CMV cruise experience.
In an age of vast, impersonal, floating hotels, 22,000-tonne Marco Polo, her profile marking her out as the epitome of sea-going elegance even before you’ve stepped aboard, is a beautiful ocean liner in the classic tradition. Offering high levels of comfort, sumptuous dining in stylish surrounds, and a warm welcome.
2019 & 2020 Cruise programme Sailing from Tilbury on board Columbus German Christmas Markets Christmas Market to Antwerp German Christmas Markets Festive Getaway Amsterdam & Antwerp Christmas & New Year Canaries & Madeira Amsterdam & Antwerp Grand British Isles Discovery Sailing from Tilbury on board Marco Polo Hidden Baltic Treasures Iceland & the Northern Lights Norway & the Northern Lights Sailing from Tilbury on board Magellan French Festive Getaway Christmas & New Year Caribbean, Canaries & Mexico
Departs
Full fare Second Days first person person
2019 & 2020 Cruise programme Rotterdam Whitsun Holiday Break
5 Dec 2019 9 Dec 2019 11 Dec 2019 16 Dec 2019 21 Dec 2019 5 May 2020 8 May 2020
5 3 6 4 17 4 12
£589 £299 £739 £449 £2,799 £449 £1,849
Free Free Free Free Free Free Free
Sailing from Bristol on board Marco Polo
1 Oct 2019 12 Oct 2019 24 Oct 2019
12 13 14
£1,699 £1,799 £2,099
Free Free Free
Full fare Second Days first person person 23 May 2020 3 £299 Free Departs
French Christmas Markets
8 Dec 2019
6
£709
Free
Festive Dublin Overnight
15 Dec 2019
4
£449
Free
Festive Dublin & Cobh
18 Dec 2019
4
£449
Free
Christmas & New Year Canaries & Madeira
22 Dec 2019
16
£2,519
Free
6 Jan 2020
79
£13,519
Free
24 Mar 2020
15
£2,129
Free
Easter River Seine Experience
7 Apr 2020
8
£1,069
Free
Treasures of the British Isles & River Seine
14 Apr 2020
12
£1,759
Free
Portugal & Seville Fiesta
25 Apr 2020
14
£1,999
Free
Iceland, Faroes & Land of the Northern Lights
13 Oct 2019
14
£2,039
Free
River Seine Experience
27 Oct 2019
7
£939
Free
Grand African & Indian Ocean Voyage Azores, Madeira & Portuguese Highlights
Sailing from Liverpool on board Magellan 8 Dec 2019 15 Dec 2019
5 27
£589 £4,429
Free Free
This is just a small selection of our cruises, please see our website for the full range of cruises and offers.
Call 0330 160 7886 quoting SLH or visit slh.newmarketholidays.co.uk Prices above are per person sharing the lowest twin cabin available. A selection of cabin types is available at ranging prices. All prices are extremely limited & may be withdrawn without notice. Cabins are subject to availability, please call us or see our website for latest availability and pricing. Single supplements apply. Standard phone charges. Fares exclude gratuities. On-board prices in sterling. Payment of on-board accounts by card only. Prices correct at time of going to print. Please check online for latest prices and availability. Offers operated by Newmarket Holidays Ltd ABTA V7812, a company wholly independent of Style at Home published by TI Media Limited. *Buy One Get One Free discount applies to new bookings on Winter 2019 – Spring 2020 cruises only made between 5th July and 31st October 2018. Offer subject to availability & may be withdrawn at any time.
APPLE PLACE SETTING
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Be extra thrifty by using recycled cardboard for the place cards
THIS MONTH’S
Make it
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Make autumn place settings from apples. Start by using a fruit corer to create a hole in the top of each fruit, then line with foil. Fill with water before arranging seasonal foliage. Add a place-name card held on fine-gauge wire twisted into a circle with pliers.
Use lemon juice to stop the fruit flesh going brown
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THE STYLE BOOK
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PART 19:
RUSTIC LUXE For a modern take on rustic decor, combine raw materials and aged-effect furnishings with polished metals and linear shapes. There’s a look for everyone!
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Install overmantel open shelving to display collectables
the STYLE RULES Combine raw materials with airy shades Style a bright space with a fresh, uncluttered feel. PAINT WALLS WHITE Stop this traditional look appearing gloomy by painting a white backdrop and introducing soft chambray blues and greys. GO RUSTIC Choose furnishings in reclaimed materials. 58 | OCTOBER 2018
PICK NATURAL FLOORING Lay a hard wearing neutral carpet in a textural sisal or seagrass to complement reclaimed pieces. ADD GREENERY Recreate the look of a Victorian botanist’s study by using glass cloches and galvanised metal containers to display foliage.
Ensure your scheme remains welcoming by choosing comfy sofas and chairs layered with plush pillows
Fresh BOTANICS Introduce soft blues and leafy greens to a white backdrop
THE FABRIC Stockholm Stripe in Smoke, Charcoal and Winter, £52m, Vanessa Arbuthnott
THE WALLPAPER Sanderson Fern Gallery, £68 a roll, Wallpaper Direct
THE PAINT Pure Brilliant White durable matt emulsion, £13.75 for 2.5L, Wilko
THE FLOORING Sisal fine boucle in Fossil, £39sq m, Kersaint Cobb
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Vintage EXPLORER Be influenced by prints and textures from across the globe
THE FABRIC Scion Toma in Slate, £38m, Style Library
THE WALLPAPER Holden Decor Globetrotter, £13.99 a roll, I Want Wallpaper
THE PAINT Pale Smoke Grey matt emulsion, £35 for 2.5L, Laura Ashley
THE FLOORING Kygo medium grey wool rug, £200, Habitat
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Hang posters of vintage maps
For a collated look, display themed accessories like globes, postcards and journals
Style
Maker DEBS SAYS
the STYLE RULES Go on a global adventure using a neutral palette
Fill your space with artisan picks and finds from your travels to give it extra personality
Vintage maps and rustic textures create a worldly scheme. EMBRACE NEUTRALS Stick to muted shades for a rustic feel, introducing natural wood and hints of industrial black. CHOOSE A WOW WALLPAPER Be bold with a fun vintage map wallpaper. Too overpowering? Frame a few prints or old maps from a charity shop instead.
PLAY DOWN PATTERN Let a statement wallpaper be the star of the show by choosing subtle fabric patterns in shades of light grey, taupe and white. KEEP IT SIMPLE Look for furniture with linear shapes that won’t distract from the walls. GO RUSTIC ON FLOORS Mirror the aged feel by choosing laminate flooring with a prominent grain.
‘Nothing goes with vintage maps like worn leather. A comfy tobaccoleather sofa would look fantastic against this bold backdrop.’
Bird cages have a sentimental yet elegant feel
the STYLE RULES Mix pretty patterns with pale country shades Washed wood and bird motifs make for a homely rural scheme. BRING ON THE BIRDS Set the tone with a wildlife wallpaper. British bird motifs have a charming country vibe. CO-ORDINATE DESIGNS Reflect wallpaper motifs by adding bird print textiles and accessories. 62 | OCTOBER 2018
PICK A STATEMENT SOFA For upholstery, choose a textured linen in a French lavender shade and complement with pale greens and greys. USE WEATHERED WOOD Look for wooden furniture and flooring with a washed finish to further the Provenรงal feel.
Rustic ROMANCE Style a feminine scheme with calming hues and floral prints
THE FABRIC Harlequin Boheme linen in Lavender, £41m, Style Library
THE WALLPAPER Exotica in Duck Egg and Lilac, £25 a roll, Graham & Brown
THE PAINT Inglenook Claypaint, £40 for 2.5L, Earthborn
Accessories in polished silver and glass, along with plenty of fresh or faux flowers in pretty shades, add to the romantic feel
THE FLOORING Louisiana natural oak laminate, £13.49sq m, Quick-Step
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Hunter’s LODGE Style a heritage-inspired space with an urban edge
THE FABRIC Harlequin Remi check in Seaglass and Neutral, £68m, Style Library
THE WALLPAPER Sanderson Tally Ho, £61 a roll, Style Library
THE PAINT Minnie matt emulsion, £38 for 2.5L, Graham & Brown
THE FLOORING Series Woods laminate flooring in Stout Oak, £22sq m, UK Flooring Direct
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Have fun combining old and new. Team a traditional check print tablecloth with an oversized polished metal pendant light
An apothecary cabinet makes stylish storage
Style
Maker JACKY SAYS
Add a little whimsy touch to a grown-up scheme with framed pet portraits
the STYLE RULES Bring an industrial flavour to a stately scheme Mix wood and metal finishes for a country look with a twist. EMBRACE THE OUTDOORS Echo a country estate feel with a statement wallpaper depicting old outdoor pastimes. Team with a traditional fabric print like checks in forest green. ADD SPLASHES OF RED Bring the look to life with vibrant pops of pillar-box red in accessories.
INTRODUCE FACTORY STYLE Create a twist to this pastoralinspired look with industrial elements like seating and lighting and vintage wire baskets. CLASH SURFACES Mix and match light and dark woods, along with different metal finishes including buffed steel and matt pewter. GO DARK Flooring in a chestnut shade adds depth to a heritage look.
‘Fabric and wallpaper in a mix of check and prints will work well together if you keep to designs in the same colour palette as each other.’
Add an industrial touch with rustic metal shelving
the STYLE RULES Blend natural materials with lively global textiles Be inspired by tribal colours, patterns and textures. PAINT BRICK WALLS An exposed brick wall is the ultimate in rusticity. Make it modern by painting it white. WELCOME PATTERN Celebrate Native American influences with strong geometric patterns 66 | OCTOBER 2018
and woven textiles in uplifting blue, yellow and orange. ADD ARTISAN ACCESSORIES For an authentic feel, collate artifacts in natural materials like leather, suede and wood. INTRODUCE METAL Update the look by adding pieces in matt black metal and gold.
Capture the spirit of Native American culture with vibrant colours and natural materials
Modern NAVAJO Embrace pattern in bold shades with tribal styling
THE FABRIC Sami Pink, £62m, Andrew Martin
THE WALLPAPER Arthouse White Brick, £10 a roll, Wilko
THE PAINT Dulux Pure Brilliant White matt emulsion, £12 for 2.5L, Homebase
THE FLOORING Ludo flatweave rug, £45, Made.com
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Lovers of fabrics will be in their element with this look. Use your favourite prints to make simple pillows, curtains and wall art framed in hoops
Maker’s RETREAT Style a creative space with playful colour and pattern
THE FABRIC Scion Blomma in Toffee/Blush/ Putty, £34m, Jane Clayton & Co
THE WALLPAPER Origami in Duck Egg and Forget-Me-Not, £54 a roll, Vanessa Arbuthnott
THE PAINT Stirling Green matt emulsion, £38 for 2.5L, Graham & Brown
THE FLOORING Corinthian Doric laminate, £21.99sq m, Carpetright
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Create a workspace with a vintage feel by adding a retro radio and task lamp
Prettify a wall with a paper garland
Style
Maker JO SAYS
the STYLE RULES Create a vintage space brimming with handmade charm Muted colours and shabby chic finds are at the heart of this look. KEEP IT COSY This rustic look is made homely by layering cushions with throws in co-ordinating prints and knitted textures. Stick to a muted palette of autumnal hues including mustard, grey and rust. PUT WOOD ON WALLS Try wood panelling, reclaimed boards or fake it with a realistic replica wallpaper.
GET MAKING Accessorise with shabby chic and handmade finds. Think paper garlands or bunting and why not try framing favourite fabrics in embroidery hoops? CREATE A COSY CABIN FEEL Exposed or reclaimed floorboards add to the rustic ambience of the scheme. If easy maintenance is key, choose a wipeable vinyl or laminate design instead.
‘You may think a wood panel wall will limit your options, but you can hang it either way to create a different vibe. And if you tire of the look, just paint it!’
Ladder shelves are an on-trend storage solution
the STYLE RULES Update a botanical scheme with linear shapes Combine classic fern and trellis prints with modern designs. ADD TEXTURE A tactile wallpaper in a neutral shade sets a laid-back tone. GO FOR GREENERY Botanical motifs of leafy green ferns and traditional trellis patterns complement real and faux 70 | OCTOBER 2018
greenery. Display plants in terrariums and pots. UPDATE THE LOOK Add an urban edge with charcoal grey, dark metal and furnishings in smart linear designs. CREATE CONTRAST Pops of fresh white upholstery contrast with a dark wood floor.
Touches of clean white, urban grey and matt black bring a classic scheme up to date
Modern BOTANIST Add lush greens to a mono scheme for a stylish vibe
THE FABRIC Prestigious Textiles Amina in Avocado, £24.20m, Jane Clayton & Co
THE WALLPAPER Fibra collection 9070, £64.95 a roll, Galerie Wallcoverings
THE PAINT Scree absolute matt emulsion, £43.50 for 2.5L, Little Greene
THE FLOORING Small jute rug in Moss, £35, Printer + Tailor
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COMING NEXT MONTH... PART 20:
Mid-century
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Take inspiration from 20th century style with geometric patterns and iconic designs. Make it modern with our easy style ideas offering a nostalgic twist.
PRESERVING LABELS
Rust-Oleum chalkboard spray paint, £7.50; jars, from £1, both Wilko. White self-adhesive labels (pack of 30), £1.99, WHSmith
Make it
THIS MONTH’S
Make it Make your own chalkboard labels for jars of fruit and preserves. Spray a sheet of pre-cut sticky labels with blackboard paint and leave to dry overnight. Once dry, write on the recipe name with a chalkboard pen, peel off the label and stick to the jar.
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Cut your labels into attractive shapes
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Try a speedy
STYLE UPDATE Have fun with these simple but creative ideas that will ring the changes in your home office without turning into a full room redo
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Sitting pretty
Give a couple of plain wooden chairs a new look by painting their legs in a pretty pastel shade. Use decorating tape to mask off a crisp line, then apply your paint in slow, vertical strokes, making sure the paint doesn’t drip. Finish with a clear, matt varnish.
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Hang a large roll of brown paper on the wall from a roll dispenser, so that you’ll always have somewhere to jot down ideas and must-do lists. The kids can draw on it too, and it will make a handy present-wrapping station. Just pull down fresh paper as you need it.
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Clear the clutter
Keep paperwork and clutter at bay with a variety of storage solutions in your home office. Baskets work perfectly for holding rolls of wrapping paper, while even slimline desks often come with a drawer or two. Maisons du Monde has a great selection of wall shelves and units, from £5.99.
UPCYCLING TIP
When you’ve finished burning one of your posh glass or ceramic jar candles, soften any remaining wax with hot water, give it a quick wash, then use it to store pens and pencils on your desk.
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Love it
Ready to print
Hide away an unsightly and bulky printer by popping it inside a vintage wooden crate when not in use, and sitting it on top when it is. Keep additional paper in a pretty box file nearby or in the bottom of the crate.
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Neat idea
Turn a decorative birdcage into bespoke stationery storage, for keeping all your desktop essentials. Make a simple shelf inside by placing a thin piece of wood on top of two battens that rest across the middle of the cage. Use ribbon to hang bits and bobs.
BEST BUYS Our office essentials Vitra O-tidy tray, £28, Nest.co.uk
Calendar blocks, £8, Tesco
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SPELL IT OUT
Use coloured wool or thread and a big needle to create a large cross-stitch word on a perforated metal board to place above your desk. Add hooks, knobs or pegs to some of the other holes to hang your office essentials for easy access.
Macy light, £35, Debenhams
Pom-pom belly basket, £25, Rex London
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EASY UPDATES
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Get crafty
If you’ve run out of space in cupboards and drawers for all your paperwork and bills, keep them in pretty box files and folders, neatly organised on open shelves. Cover plain folders and files in decorative wrapping paper or wallpaper.
Stack storage
Metal trunks or old suitcases make great places to store paperwork, photo albums or even extra stationery, and can be stacked up on top of each other for a stylish display.
KIDS CORNER
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Tidy trick
Desk drawers often become a dumping ground for all our random bits and bobs, so curb the clutter by inserting a couple of clear plastic drawer organisers and assigning each cubby to a different item. Pop it on your desktop when you need to use it for easy reach.
Hang a trio of clipboards to the wall for an easy, gallery-style display. Clip up the kids’ drawings and paintings, and replace them whenever they create something new.
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Easy idea
Re-cover the seat of an old office chair to give it a new lease of life. Add extra comfort to keep you going through the day with a sheepskin rug and maybe an embellished cushion or two.
MUST HAVES Get organised in style
Metal noticeboard, £15, Sainsbury’s Home
Pink mail holder, £17, House of Fraser
Wire terrarium, £5, Primark
Flamingo bay tape dispenser, £2.95, Rex London
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WINDOW WATCHER
Set up your desk in a space that has plenty of light, preferably beside a window or glazed door. The natural light will provide you with more energy and the outside world might even inspire you with new ideas or designs.
For a quirky wall covering, paste unwanted sheet music or pages from an old notebook to the wall of your home office
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Cork blimey
Make a super-sized cork wall calendar to hold tickets, lists and receipts. Take a large sheet of cork (or use several cork tiles stuck together) and use lengths of string to create 31 boxes – one for each day of the month. Paint or stick the relevant number to each box.
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Go for a monochrome and natural scheme in an office area, so it doesn’t become too cluttered and busy
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Wonder wall
Pin ideas and inspiration straight to the wall by covering a large area by your desk in cork tiles or foam board. Add a hook or two so you can hang a blackboard to write messages and reminders, or a clip to hang shopping and to-do lists.
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EASY UPDATES
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So simple...
Mask off a square on the wall above your desk and give it a couple of coats of black chalkboard paint, to create your own oversized to-do list that can’t be ignored! Keep chalk tied to string and hung on the wall beside it.
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Letter days
If you don’t have space for a full-sized desk but still want somewhere to write cards and letters, go for a small folding table that can be stored away flat. Pin pretty postcards and prints to the wall that will look lovely whether the table is in use or not.
NO CHARGE
Use gold or silversprayed bulldog clips to attach the leads of chargers to the edge of your desk so they are ready to power up your phone or tablet as soon as it runs out of juice.
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Chance and Fairy Dust matt emulsion, both £16 for 2.5L, Crown
Love it
Style savvy
Create the perfect ‘shelfie’ in your office to post online, and make sure you display pretty objets and bookends to break up the sensible files. Faux plants sitting on a small stack of books will add interest, too.
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Paint effect
Jazz up your homeoffice walls by creating an on-trend ombre effect with two complementary colours. First paint the bottom two fifths of the wall in one shade, then the top two fifths of the wall in the other shade. Use a sponge to blend the two colours together in the middle.
TOP PICKS For the desk of your dreams
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Pink alarm clock, £25, Hurn & Hurn
Hay brass scissors, £12, Nest.co.uk
Plant pot, £9.50, Red Candy
SPACE SAVER
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Turn an unused corner of your sitting room or dining room into a homework or craft station. Even a slim alcove could be a great spot for a small desk, and means you can restrict clutter or paperwork to one corner of the house.
Personalised notebook, £12.99, Papier
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TRAVEL TREASURE ‘This rattan chair is from Bali and it’s so comfortable’
‘Original tiles IDEA TO STEAL
‘Rather than clutter up the room with blocky storage or a chest of drawers, go for open ladder storage on which to display special pieces’
COME ON IN!
ABOUT ME I'm Tessa Bird and I live with my partner Robbie Henderson and our daughter Mya, three. We bought the house in 2016. MY CHALLENGE We wanted to turn the bland bedroom into a cosy retreat with a modern makeover that showcased its original features. The floors needed sanding and polishing, which we did ourselves over a couple of weekends, and we were determined to preserve the apricot fireplace tiles. MY WISH LIST Shutters! With long, wide windows on both sides of the room it was hard to find a solution, but we decided the smartest and simplest solution was white shutters. They took up half the budget, but they’re worth it.
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TOTAL
£2,913 TURN OVER FOR MY SHOPPING LIST
BEDROOM MAKEOVER
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WERE MY INSPO’ Keen to retain the room’s Arts & Crafts feel, Tessa kept some original features, but updated others for a contemporary look
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efore moving here, my partner Robbie and I lived in a Fifties house in Middlesex,’ says Tessa. ‘After Mya our daughter was born, we decided to move out to Surrey where our money would go further and we’d get a decent garden, so we’d been keeping an eye out for the right place. We were thrilled to find this little gem of a house tucked away in a quiet street. It’s an area of Surrey that Robbie knows well, as he was brought up nearby and his sister lives just up the road. The house had so much history and so many original features from the Arts & Crafts era still intact – lovely old fireplaces, gorgeous original hearth tiles and panelled wood everywhere. The flip side was that, as it had barely been touched, it needed lots of work, but we were up for that.
Planning ahead As this house hadn’t been updated for 20 years, its condition would’ve put some people off, but we were excited that it hadn’t been modernised and ruined. Robbie is fairly handy at DIY, and I love interiors, so we drew up a three-year plan as soon as we moved in. The downstairs was more of a longterm project, so we decided to focus first on our bedroom, so we’d have a retreat while decorating the rest of the house and Mya’s room. We started by sanding and polishing the lovely wooden floor over a couple of weekends and painting the built-in wardrobes off-white.
Nailing the style NOD TO THE PAST ‘I wanted to create a calm space with contemporary touches, while preserving many of the original Arts & Crafts elements’
After painting the wardrobes, we then chose a soft grey shade for three of the walls, to go with the original, apricotcoloured fireplace tiles. One wall was left bare for a statement wallpaper, which we found online for just £12 a roll. It seemed too good to be true, and it
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did take three weeks to arrive from China, but it’s great! As we already had wooden floors, I didn’t want to have a wood bed, too, so I found an upholstered one in a dark grey linen-look fabric to add some texture.
Blowing the budget We splashed out on wooden shutters for the windows, which accounted for a substantial chunk of the overall budget. They cost us over £1,000, but we absolutely love them. They’re a great solution for half-height windows like ours, where a short curtain or multiple
blinds wouldn’t have looked right. And they're useful in terms of extra security, too, so the money was well spent.
Pulling the look together
MODERN MATCHING The cool colour scheme and white-painted furniture contrast perfectly with the original wood floor
I love to take photos and I also collect vintage cameras, so the finishing touch for the room was making sure there was plenty of space to display my finds, which also tie in with the age of the house. The project took three weeks to complete, and I’m proud to say we did all the work ourselves. We love it in here now and I’m so pleased that we managed to preserve the original features.’
‘KEEP AS MANY OF THE ORIGINAL FEATURES AS YOU CAN AS THEY GIVE CHARACTER TO A HOME’
Do it! STYLISH OPEN SHELVING
FINAL TOUCHES ‘We painted our bedside tables white to match the wardrobes, and added these lamps, which I knew would look just right on top.’
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Create small vignettes using items in a variety of shapes and sizes, leaving space around them so that the eye rests on the display. Use the pyramid principle – form a triangular shape by staggering the heights of objects. This is a common trick stylists use to create a sense of balance that’s pleasing to the eye. For a smart, contemporary display match the shelves to the wall colour behind. This will also help make the items displayed really stand out. Include artwork – a framed print or photograph or even a small card propped against the wall will introduce an extra element.
BEDROOM MAKEOVER
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IDEA TO STEAL
‘If you inherit built-in wardrobes, paint them to stop the wood overwhelming your scheme
Where to buy her style Castello kingsize bed in Charcoal, £370, Birlea. HX 306 radiator, £425, Ultra Finishing. Kensington Plantation shutters in Premium White, £1,175, Tuiss. Cushions, £9.99 each, Dunelm. Stag doorknob, £5, Sass and Belle. Walls painted in Goose Down matt emulsion, £14 for 2.5L; wardrobes painted in White Cotton satinwood, £24.91 for 2.5L, both Dulux. Rope mirror, £15.99, TK Maxx. Grey-andwhite throw, £10, Ikea. For a similar rattan chair try the Rattan Tub Chair, £275; for similar ladder storage, try the oak ladder shelf, £325, both Cox & Cox. Orange ombre lamps, £50 for a pair, Tesco. For similar woodland wallpaper, try Nordic Wood wallpaper, £12 a roll, Wallpaper Direct. Manhattan Patchwork rug, £150, Flair Rugs. Antiqued crackle Buddha ornament is similar, £39.99, The Farthing. Bernhardina blue-andwhite throw is similar, £25, Ikea
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SCANDI FRESH Combine white walls and mono prints to create a restful retreat
Recreate a forest feel with the Linden Pearl & Grey wallpaper, £25 a roll, Graham & Brown
Add warmth by using a textured throw to dress the bed. Bobbled throw, £18, Primark
Mix up materials to add layers of interest. Ombre glass table lamp, £58, Zurleys
Balance cool Scandi style with rustic touches. Silver mirror on rope, £36, Hurn & Hurn
Add painted wood pieces for a vintage feel. Burford bedside cabinet, £99, Cotswold Co
Create a cosier finish by laying a rug on wood flooring. Tile-effect rug, £40, Next Home
FEATURE MICHELA COLLING
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Give a room character with a display shelf, Jesse wide leaning bookcase, £110, Habitat
Inspire some calm vibes in the bedroom with this ‘Inhale Exhale’ cushion, £9.99, Argos
Mix in personalised graphic accessories. Alphabet candle, £9.95, The Letter Room
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‘Our kitchen STYLE TIP
CLASSIC CHOICE ‘I wanted a traditional look for the sink and tap so I chose a ceramic sink and an arched tap with ceramic handles’
‘Open shelves with a mix of useful and beautiful things look much better than a bank of wall units’
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ABOUT ME I’m Elina DemurgerJones, 38, and I live with my husband Gavin, 40, and our children Violette, nine, and Ted, six, in a four-bedroom, Sixties detached house in West Sussex. We moved here in August 2015 and this is the fourth house that Gavin and I have renovated together. MY CHALLENGE A year after moving in, smoke from a dishwasher fire destroyed the interior. We had to renovate the whole house while recovering from the experience. MY WISH LIST The original kitchen was separate from the dining room so we wanted to find a way to enlarge it and create a comfortable and stylish space to spend time as a family or when entertaining.
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rose from the ASHES’ COLOUR CONFIDENCE ‘With pale walls and lots of light, the new kitchen is able to take dark colours and lively patterns while still feeling spacious and uncluttered’
A dramatic house fire turned into a chance for Elina to create a dream kitchen-diner in her Sixties Sussex home
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n October 2016, our dishwasher caught fire when I was at work. When I came back, the whole house was black. My husband Gavin and I and our children Violette and Ted moved out that night and stayed with nearby families until we sorted out rented accommodation several weeks later. Our house had been rented out for many years, and we were saving up to renovate it when the disaster struck. It was harrowing but it allowed us to completely renovate the place and create the kitchen-diner we’d always wanted. Two months later, once we had cleared out our fire-damaged possessions, the builders were able to start work.
Extending the kitchen As we had lived here for 15 months, we knew how we wanted to use the space. The dining area was in a Seventies extension, with a thick original exterior wall between it and the kitchen. We talked to our friend Mark, a building surveyor, who suggested removing the wall and fitting a steel beam to create a larger space.
Creating the look We love colour, pattern and texture so we wanted to create a stylish room that reflected our taste and was fun. We designed the space ourselves, spending many hours on Pinterest and online, researching colours, styles and materials. I ordered sample after sample and had a whole room for them in our rental place. I loved the creativity of this process and really missed that time when it was over. The whole look of the room started with the gorgeous bottle-green enamel lampshades I found in a vintage shop in Cuckfield, West Sussex. Initially, I wanted oak units and concrete tops but the tops were too expensive, so we chose grey
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Make it! LEATHER PULL HANDLES
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Take a length of leather strap – an old belt makes a great upcycling option – and use a sharp craft knife to cut it to your required length. Protect the surface underneath before cutting. Use a leather hole punch to create a hole at each end of the leather strap, at least 1cm from each of the ends of the strap. Measure carefully and then pre-drill holes into the cupboard doors. Slot a carriage bolt through each hole in the leather strap and then screw into the door. Screw a nut onto the other side to make sure the handle is totally secure.
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IN FULL FLOW ‘We kept the cooker dark so it didn’t disrupt the flow of the grey kitchen units’
‘Adding natural textures such as wood and raffia works perfectly with the feel of this eclectic kitchen. The natural tones work perfectly against the green and add interest, too.’
EASY REACH ‘Scaffold board shelves waxed to match the table give us storage surfaces that look great and keep things easily accessible’
‘DON’T BE SCARED TO MIX PATTERN. CHOOSE TWO OF DIFFERENT SCALES ONE LARGE AND ONE SMALL - TO AVOID A BUSY LOOK’ doors with oak tops instead. We designed the kitchen ourselves and bought units from Howdens, then found doors at Kitchen Door Workshop online. I wanted to give the units a bespoke look, so I sourced some leather pull handles. The vinyl floor and wallpaper were also sourced online. Combining two patterns was a bit of a risk but we tried a large sample of each in the room and this gave us enough confidence to take the plunge.
The finishing touches For the dining area, I wanted an industrialstyle, dark wood table but I couldn’t find the right size, so I was pleased to discover Design Shack Bespoke online, which offers a wide range of table legs to go with a bespoke-size tabletop. Their Gang chairs worked perfectly with the table and then the area was finished with a mirror that my mother and stepfather gave me. Seven months after the fire, we were back in our home, enjoying this amazing new space where we now spend most of our time. We spent so long researching, designing and thinking about this room – and it paid off because it’s perfect for us.’
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PRACTICAL STYLE ‘This wood table is perfect for a young family as any marks will blend in and enhance its aged look’
TACTILE TRANSFORMATION ‘Dark units, oak worktops and leather handles combine to create a lovely rich palette for the room’
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‘A stylish mirror makes the room feel larger and bounces light around’
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS ‘A larder is wonderful because we can fit a lot in here and it means we can avoid having wall units’
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FEATURE AND STYLING KATE HILL PHOTOGRAPHY LIZZIE ORME
Where to buy Elina’s style Walls in Blackened modern emulsion, £45 for 2.5L; woodwork in Railings estate eggshell, £60 for 2.5L, both Farrow & Ball. Moroccan Vinyl Tangier flooring, £13sq m, Best4Flooring. Metro Green tiles, £15.50sq m, Tons of Tiles. Solaris sink, £316; Windsor tap, £200, both Carron Phoenix. H/Line Base cabinet, £194, Howdens. Shaker Matt Graphite doors, from £41 each, Kitchen Door Workshop. Alderney door pulls, £12 each, The Hidesmith. Prime oak worktops, from £100, Worktop Express. Kitchener 90 dual-fuel range, £1,549; hood, £429, both Rangemaster. Similar shelves and brackets, from £41, And Crafted at Etsy. For similar lights, try Enamel Shades. Mantlet table, £295; The Gang chairs, £59 each, both Design Shack Bespoke. Similar 61cm Hub round mirror, £100, Amara. Caicos Tropical Green Fern Palm wallpaper, £8 a roll, Direct Wallpaper
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VINYL FLOORS
Elina’s choice:
VINYL FLOORING
Got your eye on Elina’s fabulous floor? We’ve got the lowdown you need…
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What is it made from? The core material is a man-made synthetic called polyvinyl chloride resin. Vinyl flooring once contained harmful volatile ingredients that, understandably, put homeowners off, but now it’s totally safe and can even be recycled.
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Should I choose tiles or sheet vinyl? Sheet vinyl comes in one piece and tends to be cheaper, although the new breed of custom-printed sheet vinyl (try Zazous or Atrafloor) is costlier but worth it. Standard rolls come in 2-4m widths, so you may need to put up with a join in
BEST FOR… ACCURATE MEASURING Carpetright stocks a wide range of vinyl and offers free home consultations, including professional measuring so you can buy with confidence.
MESS FREE Quick-Step’s patented Uniclic Multifit system couldn’t be easier to install. Using a special tongue-and-groove system, the vinyl planks are laid with a single ‘click’, with no need for adhesive.
ABSOLUTE BARGAINS B&M’s self-adhesive vinyl tiles start from just £3.99sq m, so there’s no excuse not to give that downstairs loo a refresh! For something funky, check out the Bewley Vinyl, £39.99 for a 2x3m sheet.
larger rooms. Vinyl tiles are rigid, and come in packs – some offer super-easy stick-on installation. Luxury vinyl tiles are the top-end option, costing from £40sq m. They offer excellent rigidity as well as insulation, sound absorption and work well with underfloor heating.
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How can I check for quality? Thickness is a good indication of quality, for both sheet and tiled vinyl. Cheap sheet vinyl starts at 1.1mm thick, which will make it easy to fit but not very long-lasting. Aim for 3.5mm upwards.
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Can I fit it myself? Sheet vinyl can be cut with a Stanley knife and is pretty easy to fit in a standard room. Vinyl tiles are installed similarly to ceramic tiles and many come with clickfit edges. Versions that don’t require wet adhesive are cleaner and quicker. For all vinyl, preparing a flat subfloor is essential. A levelling compound or decent underlay is worth the expense. There are plenty of step-by-step fitting tutorials on YouTube.
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Is it easy to keep it looking good? Cleaning is straightforward, with a vacuum and an occasional mop. Buy vinyl-safe floor cleaner – nothing abrasive. It can stain if spills are left to puddle so wipe them up straight away. Heavy furniture can create indentations in vinyl so use felt or rubber covers on chairs and casters. Never drag heavy furniture across vinyl as it may scratch or dent the floor.
‘FOR EXTRA PEACE OF MIND, SEEK OUT VINYL FLOORING THAT COMES WITH A DECENT WARRANTY – AT LEAST 10 YEARS, PREFERABLY MORE’ Mark Findlay, Harvey Maria.
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3 of the best
Neisha Crosland Dovetail vinyl tiles, £44.80sq m, Harvey Maria
ON-TREND PARQUET Ultimate Expressions Collection Audrey sheet vinyl, £19sq m, Avenue Floors
MADE TO ORDER Sweet Floral sheet vinyl, £59sq m, Atrafloor
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inyl flooring is hard wearing, durable and easy to lay. It is also much softer and warmer underfoot compared to stone and ceramic tiles, more forgiving with dropped crockery and a breeze to keep clean. A recent surge in popularity means there is now a wide range of modern, trend-led designs available.
EARTHY TONES
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NATURAL LUXE Pair copper accessories with rustic wood and bottle green
FEATURE HOLLY WALSH
TRIBAL TOUCH
Make a statement with a factory-style pendant, £79.99, Dowsing & Reynolds
Embrace the classic monochrome look with this Nomad bowl, £3, Matalan
Reflect light into a compact kitchen with a round mirror, £36.95, Melody Maison
This board can be used for serving as well as slicing, £11.99, T&G Woodware
Give a nod to the tropics with palm wallpaper, £23.99 a roll, Albany range, Wallpaper Direct
This copper cafetiere is pretty enough to keep out on display, £20, Creative Tops
Choose iconic dining chairs like these black Eames-style favourites, £49 each, Danetti
Add some faux greenery to your kitchen with a potted plant, £5, Marks & Spencer
Lift your kitchen with these Galena floor tiles, £32.95sq m, Walls and Floors
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‘It’s no longer
CRAMPED AND BLAND’ Ditching the bath made all the difference when Carmen redesigned her bijou family bathroom
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ABOUT ME I’m Carmen Kenworthy, 48, a hypno-psychotherapist, and I live with my husband Daniel and our two children, Sofia, 11, and Max, nine, in a three-bedroom, Eighties house in Cheshire. We moved here in 2017 and are slowly updating it throughout. THE CHALLENGE Not only was our bathroom tired and dated, but there was very little room to manoeuvre, so my main aim was to find a way to open up the space. MY WISHLIST Sticking with the existing layout was a priority for Daniel in order to save money on costly pipework, and I was desperate to incorporate a generous showering area, along with plenty of extra storage and decorative interest. A radical decision was to get rid of the bath, leaving enough space should we ever want to reinstate it.
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SLEEK STORAGE ‘To maximise floor space we specifically sourced a slimline vanity – it may only be 40cm deep, but it’s 80cm wide, so the basin and storage are still adequate, space-wise.’
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DRAMATIC DECOR ‘I’m so glad we had the courage of our convictions when it came to using colour and pattern in such a small space, as the bathroom now feels warm and welcoming’
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eing roughly just two metres square, our family bathroom could never be described as generous and, although it was clean and functional when we moved in, limited floor space meant it felt very cramped.’ says Carmen. ‘What’s more, the stark white wall-to-wall tiling and uninspiring fittings made the room feel rather clinical and impersonal. Simply upgrading with a quality shower over the bath and retiling was the obvious solution, but our family are avid shower lovers, so my husband Daniel and I soon agreed the key feature of the new room should be a spacious, powerful shower.
Getting started Much to Daniel’s delight, we soon came to the conclusion that there was nothing really wrong with the layout, it was just that the existing suite was too big for the space. So with no complicated redesign or relaying of pipework to consider, we chose to design the room ourselves. A friend suggested a good local plumber, who was happy to guide us, and to save money we ripped out the existing suite and flooring ourselves. However, we did bring in the professionals to remove the tiles and replaster throughout.
Maximising space One of our first, and most controversial, design decisions was to ditch the bath in favour of a generous wet room-style enclosure. However, on the advice of our plumber, we made sure the dimensions still allowed for a bath to be reinstated easily, if it’s ever needed. By installing
BOXING CLEVER ‘I’m a huge fan of painted tongue-and-groove panelling, so it was the obvious choice when it came to boxing in pipework and the concealed cistern’
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BLIND PASSION ‘To achieve the look of a wooden blind without the worry of it warping in such a humid area, we picked a smart, easy clean, faux alternative!’
Do it! MAXIMISE A SMALL SPACE Installing a shower instead of a bath will save valuable floor space and a walk-in style will avoid visually sectioning off the area. Go for a floor-to-ceiling frameless screen for a minimal feel. Keep fixtures and fittings simple so as not to break up the space by drawing the eye. Carmen has chosen a simple chrome mixer tap and coordinating shower controls for a sleek look. Avoid clutter with plenty of storage. Carmen’s vanity unit includes a cupboard for stashing bathroom essentials. Mirrors will reflect light around the room and make it feel bigger and more open.
‘INTRODUCING A BOLD PATTERN ON THE FLOOR IS A GREAT WAY TO ADD DECORATIVE INTEREST WITHOUT OVERWHELMING SMALLER SPACES LIKE THIS’
Do it! GO ALL-OUT WITH PATTERN From geo to patchwork, Victorian to floral, there’s a tile to suit any style. For a simpler look, choose plain colour tiles that have an interesting shape, such as triangles or hexagons. Check out statement ranges of flooring designs. Atrafloor even offers a custom service so you can turn your own designs or images into flooring. Use essential bathroom textiles such as towels and a bath mat to inject pattern, whether it’s standout stripes or delicate florals. Even plain white brick tiles can ramp up the pattern stakes. Why not choose an interesting formation such as brick-style or herringbone and use a darker grout to highlight the pattern?
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FEATURE FLOOR ‘My lovely ceramic tiles not only add decorative interest, but have proved a hard-wearing and practical option in this family room’
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‘I love the various blue tones Carmen has used in her bathroom. They lend a calm and tranquil look to this relaxing space. Also, the contrast against the tiled floor helps give the room an authentic period feel. It looks great!’
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a slimline 700mm wide tray we were able to claw back valuable floor space. Concealing all the exposed pipework plus a new cistern within both a halfand full-height false wall helped visually streamline the room and gave us a handy shelf. Along with the vanity and shower niche, carved out of the existing stud wall, it has tripled our storage capacity!
Establishing the look
IDEA TO STEAL
‘We sited the valve near the entrance, so we can set the temperature without getting wet!’
For me, an eclectic mix can work well, so I had no reservations about teaming our minimalist enclosure with more traditional fittings, such as the luxurious oversized deluge shower, classic freestanding vanity and brick tiles. With the colour scheme, most of our friends thought we were mad to paint the walls such a dramatic, dark green-grey, but I think offsetting them with white tiles and sanitaryware has kept the room both cosy and airy.
Finishing touches In line with our mix-and-match theme, we chose a traditional-style, floor-mounted radiator and opted for a bespoke wood-effect blind. My favourite addition was actually free – it’s the vintage mirror given to us by my mother. It sits happily alongside high street accessories in what, I’m proud to say, is now a luxurious and practical family bathroom, complete with ample floor space!’
SAVVY SHOWERING ‘Teaming a minimalist enclosure with low-level tray has enabled us to have that wet room look without the need for expensive tanking’
Walls painted in Livid intelligent emulsion, £48.50 for 2.5L; intelligent eggshell, £30 for 1L, both Little Greene. Wet room screen and support bar, £333; shower tray, £252; fixed shower head, £260; wall-mounted arm, £34; slider rail kit, £121; Topaz twin concealed shower valve with diverter, £345; crosshead mono basin mixer with pop-up waste, £214; small Harrow traditional radiator, £407; with crosshead valves, £54, all Hudson Reed. Saffron back-to-wall WC pan and seat, £200, Premier Bathroom Collection. 800 Melbourne Earl Grey vanity unit, £289.99, Soak.com. Bertie floor tiles, £32.86sq m; Artisan wall tiles, £46.20sq m, both British Ceramic Tile. Timber cladding, £12 per pack of 10x1.8m boards, B&Q. Bespoke 50mm slat Beachwood faux-wood blind with grey tapes, £134 (inc measuring and fitting), Hillarys. Bladjan towels, £5.50 each; Harliga glass dome, £7, all Ikea. Keepers Lodge bottle crate, £10; brass lotion dispenser, £7; tumbler, £5, all Dunelm. Stone heart set, £5, Wilko.
FEATURE PAULA WOODS PHOTOGRAPHS LIZZIE ORME
Where to buy Carmen’s style
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HERITAGE LUXE
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HERITAGE LUXE Combine vintage-inspired picks with metallic touches
Go for a classic choice of hardware. Ryde basin mixer taps, £125, Heritage Bathrooms
Bounce light around the room with the Home & Haus oval mirror, £155.99, Wayfair
Make towels cosy and warm with a Radley radiator, £395, Frontline Bathrooms
Plump for sophisticated picks like the brushed-brass lotion dispenser, £7, Dunelm
Add interest with peppermint diamond design fringed towels, from £19, JD Williams
Select sleek lighting. Onedin picture light in satin brass, £59, Där Lighting
Use these Inu decorative glass domes for displaying pretty soaps, from £19.95, Nkuku
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Introduce a pop of pink with this Parlane artificial orchid in a pot, £16, Debenhams
Create drama with the Spaces Bruges petal black floor tiles, £59.92sq m, Topps Tiles
FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT
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PAINTED WOOD PANELLING
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PAINTED WOOD PANELS Captivated by country-style panelling? It’s easier to achieve than you might think
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anelling is a simple way to bring architectural shape to plain rooms, while protecting walls from wear and tear. Available in a wide range of mouldings, from subtle tongue-andgroove to grand period designs, there’s a panelling style for every bathroom.
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What are the benefits? Without a focal point such as a fireplace, contemporary rooms can lack character. One way to address this is by creating a feature wall of decorative panelling. Besides looking fabulous, panels are a quick fix for uneven, patchy walls. As long as the plaster isn’t blown, and you’ve dealt with any damp, panelling can be fitted over existing walls for an instant neat finish. In the bathroom, it can be a warmer alternative to tiles.
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FEATURE LINDA CLAYTON PHOTOGRAPH LIZZIE ORME
Does it have to be MDF? Wood is the traditional material for wall panels but if you’re after a modern painted finish, MDF is much better value and is actually very stable. In wet, humid environments like bathrooms, it’s essential to use moisture-resistant MDF. Painted well in an eggshell finish, it will cope admirably with splashes, but not total immersion – so don’t use it in the shower.
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Can I install it myself? It depends on ability but there are DIY panelling kits. These tend to be MDFbased (timber requires professional skills and tools) and can be glued onto walls using a No Nails-type adhesive. If you need to work around windows or alcoves,
it may be worth hiring a carpenter or handyman – try ratedpeople.com.
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How high should it be? The top of the panelling should sit either one third or two thirds of the way up the wall. Dividing it in half can make ceilings feel lower. Think about the height of windows and sanitaryware, and don’t forget to include access panels to any isolation valves or cisterns.
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Any tips for a pro look? Most panelling specialists supply matching dado rails, which can be used to hide a multitude of levelling sins, leaving a crisp finish between the panelling and the wall.
3 of the best ALTERNATIVES TO WOOD STONE EFFECT Penthouse Ivory porcelain tiles, £45sq m, Topps Tiles
Where to buy her style Get this high-end look straight off the shelf! HOMEBASE EASIpanel MDF panels are available in tongueand-groove designs TRAVIS PERKINS This timber favourite offers huge sheets of grooved MDF panelling
FUSS FREE Nuance laminate wall panel, £90sq m, Bushboard
THE ENGLISH PANELLING COMPANY Find MDF panels in a range of designs from Georgian to Regency, available as single sheets or pallet loads for larger jobs
‘GO FOR PANELLING MADE FROM MOISTURERESISTANT MDF THAT’S AT LEAST 9MM THICK IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE A DECENT LOOKING PROFILE’
EASY FITTING Splashwall Star Dust panel, L242xW120cm, £149, B&Q
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300g shortbread biscuits 50g butter, melted 150g white chocolate, chopped FOR THE FILLING 600g full fat cream cheese 8tbsp double cream 200g bitter chocolate, chopped 100g caster 4tbsp cocoa powder sugar 4 eggs, plus 2 yolks 2tsp vanilla extract Lightly whipped double cream, to serve
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Preheat the oven to 150°C/130°C fan/Gas 2. Place the biscuits in a large food bag and bash with a rolling pin until they resemble breadcrumbs. Mix with the melted butter and chocolate, then spoon into a 23cm round springform tin. Bake for 10min. Beat the rest of the ingredients together. Spread over the top of the biscuit base, level with a spoon. Bake in the oven for 45min until lightly set. When completely cool, chill in the fridge for 1hr, then serve with cream.
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Clean your
FRIDGE FREEZER Get your cool box clean and tidy in time for the Christmas cram START WITH THE FREEZER
Remove the contents of your freezer, binning any unlabelled items or items with freezer burn. Pack the rest of the food away in cool boxes while you work. Remove the drawers carefully. If there’s a build-up of ice on the inside of your freezer, you’ll need to defrost it before cleaning. Switch it off (via either the isolation switch or the temperature gauge). Place a shallow dish under the drain spout at the base and several sheets of newspaper under the door to catch the melting water, then leave it with the door open for a few hours to defrost. Remove any remaining ice that hasn’t melted away with a hot cloth. Wipe the inside cavity and drawers with a mild all-purpose cleaning spray, then switch the freezer back on.
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TACKLE THE FRIDGE
Empty the contents. Bin anything that has leaked or has seen better days. Remove the drawers and glass shelves and clean the internal cavity using your preferred cleaning solution, as above. Any stubborn whiffs can be removed using a 50:50 vinegar and water solution. Wipe the shelves with glass cleaner or specialist wipes. Make sure you get into all the nooks and crannies and right around the door seal, too. Repeat this on the drawers before replacing them.
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Spruce up your fridge-freezer this month by cleaning out your crisper drawers of that dead veg sludge once and for all
BICARBONATE OF SODA IS A NATURAL CLEANER – SPRINKLE IT ON TO SURFACES AND WIPE OFF WITH A DAMP CLOTH
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR
Now that the inside of your fridge freezer is spotless, it’s time to tackle the exterior. Pull your fridge out from the wall – this should be fairly easy now that it’s empty. Grab a clean paintbrush or feather duster and brush the coils at the back clear of any cobwebs and dust. While you’re there, give the floor a quick clean, too. Finally, wipe the exterior clean (remove any fridge magnets or kids artwork beforehand) and push the unit back against the wall when you’re done.
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Replace all the food in the fridge and freezer and pop a deodoriser in the fridge to keep it smelling fresh (try Lakeland’s Fridge It, £4.99).
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The kit you need NATURAL SOLUTION Bicarbonate of Soda, £1.79 for 500g, Robert Dyas
SPRAY AWAY
SHINE ON
CLEAR & BRIGHT
As Clear as Day glass wipes, 50p for 20, Wilko
Marigold Let It Shine! microfibre cloths, £2.99 for four, Ocado
Ozmo Fridge & Microwave cleaning spray, £3.19 for 250ml, Lakeland
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The 10-minute
DECLUTTER Get the place tidy in a flash with these speedy tips and handy buys
ALL IN THE DETAIL
HAT TRICK
SUPER STACKER
Upgrade your bedroom storage with this beautiful Scandi-style unit. Bjorksnas chest of five drawers, £235, Ikea
These two roomy boxes will hide a multitude of clutter sins. Bigso green circle boxes, £35 for two, Paperchase
Clear your countertop by storing your wine in this slick rack. Large gold hexagon wine rack, £50, Oliver Bonas
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TREASURE CHEST
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Store jewellery and mementos safely in this beauty. Green marble trinket box, £40, John Lewis
PACK AWAY THE SUMMER KIT Give the inflatable paddling pool and garden toys a quick rinse, let them dry and pack them away until next summer. TIDY THE HALL Your hall is bound to be messier this month with school bags and coats cluttering it up. Hang rails and hooks to keep the floor clear. SORT YOUR CLOTHING It’s weather changeover month so unpack all your winter clothes and start packing away your summer stuff in plenty of time for the cold snap.
POT LUCK Stash your trinkets or spare change in this classy container. Nordic storage jar, £15, Debenhams
ON REFLECTION
HANGING ON
SLEEK STORAGE
Do those last-minute make-up touch-ups in a hall mirror with a handy shelf. Zuiver Kandy wall shelf, £79, Cuckooland.com
Arrange your gardening kit in one place with this shelf featuring eight hooks. Hang It peg board, £23, Designist
Keep bathroom bits and bobs easily to hand in the Harmony copper wire storage trays, £6 for two, George Home
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RADIATOR BLEEDING
Work your way round your home, bleeding each rad in turn
Use a radiator key or screwdriver to release the bleeder valve
Regular bleeding will ensure your home’s heating is working efficiently
How to bleed your
RADIATORS
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leeding your radiators means letting out air that’s become trapped inside your heating system, obstructing the normal flow of water around it. Doing this will make the whole system more efficient, allowing the water level to be topped up, which means a warmer home and should save you money on your energy bill too. Tell-tale signs that your rads need bleeding include cold spots (you could find the top half doesn’t heat up) or if your heating system makes gurgling sounds (a sign of trapped air). If you are unsure, talk to a qualified heating engineer first. YOU WILL NEED a radiator bleed key or screwdriver a tray or bowl a large towel or rag
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TURN ALL YOUR RADIATORS UP to maximum temperature, and leave them to run for at least 15 minutes before turning off the heating, and letting the radiators cool down.
air until water comes out. Take care not to open the valve completely as it can be tricky to get back on again. As soon as water starts coming out, tighten the valve again.
START WITH THE RADIATOR NEAREST THE BOILER. Turn the radiator valve off, and place your bowl or tray underneath ready to catch any water that may escape. Keep your towel handy too.
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USE THE RADIATOR KEY or screwdriver to release the bleeder valve – turn it to the left to release the
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WORK YOUR WAY AROUND your home, starting from the ground floor and finishing at the top, bleeding every radiator in turn.
SWITCH THE CENTRAL HEATING boiler back on and check the pressure is between 1.5 and 2 bar (read your boiler handbook for more information).
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‘SWOT UP ON HOW TO RE-PRESSURISE YOUR BOILER BEFORE BLEEDING – CHECK YOUR BOILER HANDBOOK FOR INFORMATION’
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With the colder months around the corner, it’s time to get your heating working efficiently so you stay toasty at home
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Lay a geo tile pattern Many ceramic tiles are suitable to be used on floors as well as walls, so why not create a striking geometric design that wraps all around a room for ultimate impact? Start by planning the layout you want on squared paper that’s the correct scale of the area to be tiled. Use tiles that are exactly the same size and thickness as each other, carefully cutting them diagonally from corner to corner (the cuts need to be accurate for this look to work). Fit the tiles as usual and grout them using a co-ordinating shade for soft lines, or a contrasting one to outline the design you’ve created.
Function tiles in Mushroom Beige, £21.19sq m; Devonstone tiles in Beige, Black and Grey, £25.40sq m; Laura Ashley floor tiles in White, £30sq m, all British Ceramic Tile
3 of the best… TOOL-KIT BLADES WINDOW CLEANER A window scraper quickly removes dry splodges of paint or debris from glass or mirrors. No Nonsense window scraper, £1.69, Screwfix
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UPGRADE YOUR SOCKETS T-Rex clear tape, £8.99 per roll, Homebase
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Fix it in a flash
An all-weather, all-surface adhesive, T-Rex tape is thicker, stronger and more durable than standard duct tapes, and now there’s a clear version, too. The serrated edge means it can be torn instead of cut – handy when you need a temporary fix.
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TINY TOOLBOX The Vise Pocket tool has flat and serrated blades as well as pliers, screwdrivers and a file, which each fold out as you need them. Vise pocket tool, £21.99, Gerber
WOOD WIPER Brilliant when stripping paint from wood, leaving it cleaner than you’d believe! Harris 38mm wood scraper, £4.12, B&Q
British General USB sockets, from £8.99, Screwfix
Are your sockets a jumble of plugs for USB-powered tech? Consider replacing old sockets with those with clever built-in USB ports. British General USB sockets from Screwfix come with clear photographic instructions, showing you exactly how to swap the old for the new – and you don’t need an electrician to do it, either. Sockets are available with different combinations of three-pin and USB ports and the only tools you’ll need are pliers, a screwdriver, and a spirit level.
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PUMPKIN PLANTER
‘Cut a hole in the bottom for drainage, to stop water from sitting in the planter – not good for the plants or the pumpkin!’
IDEA TO STEAL
Use other varieties of squash for a varied collection of planters
Carve a seasonal
PUMPKIN PLANTER This month, our gardening pro Claire Bishop of Dobbies Garden Centres shares her tips
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hile the supermarkets are full of pumpkins for carving into Halloween lanterns, why not pick one up and use it to create a display with a bit of a difference outside your front door. A generous-sized pumpkin is the perfect shape to carve into a quirky planter. Here’s how to do it… YOU WILL NEED
A pumpkin Sharp knife Large spoon Multi-purpose compost Plants (try solanum, orange heather, or trailing ivy) Watering can HOLLOW OUT THE PUMPKIN Start by cutting the top off the pumpkin and scoop out the flesh and seeds from inside in the same way you would if you
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were making a Halloween lantern. Make the round opening on the top of the pumpkin as wide as you can – this will help you to fit in as many plants as possible. FILL WITH COMPOST Half fill the hollowed-out pumpkin with a good-quality multi-purpose planting compost, just as you would do when filling a standard container.
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POT UP THE PLANTS Arrange a mix of seasonal plants in shades of orange and yellow. Solanum and heather are good choices for the autumn.
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PUT ON DISPLAY Fill any gaps with more of the compost, water well and pop your finished pumpkin planter on a table as a centrepiece or as a seasonal greeting in your porch.
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3 of the best.. PRETTY PLANTERS BRASSED OFF Brass effect planter, £10, Matalan
PINK POWER Matte pink planter, £4.99, TK Maxx
GRAPHIC NOTE Ceramic Shapes pot, £24, White Black Grey
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£45 Scirocco 2 LED PIR spotlight, £45, HOMEBASE
£25 Outdoor oblong wall light, WILKO
£75 Wall-mounted fishing garden light, CUCKOOLAND
Create a
STYLE STEEL
BRIGHTER WELCOME Shed some light on your doorway for better security and a happier homecoming
£35 St Ives outdoor mast light, Garden Trading range, NEXT HOME
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£32.99
Leto stainless steel up/down outdoor wall light, DUNELM
Silver outdoor wall light, Ranex range, ARGOS
£27.99 Teramo Modern 1 outdoor light, WAYFAIR
SLICK SHADE
LAMP LIGHT
£35 FEATURE HOLLY WALSH
Finsbury wall light in Charcoal, Garden Trading range, HURN & HURN
£40 £44.99 June wall lantern, Phillips range, JOHN LEWIS
Whitehall lamp post, WYEVALE GARDEN CENTRES
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Prettify a pumpkin
Every Halloween, windows and porches are adorned with pumpkin lanterns sporting spooky faces. But in Decorating Pumpkins & Gourds (£8.99, CICO Books), Deborah SchneebeliMorrell shows there are many more creative designs to make with the versatile veg. Carved using everyday instruments from your kitchen or toolbox, there are 20 crafty projects to try, including candleholders, bird feeders and this fun monogrammed look.
LEARN TO PRINT Always loved the idea of making your own printed homeware? Then head to Tea & Crafting in London for an intro to screen printing. An expert textile artist will teach simple techniques for printing your motifs onto fabric. You’ll feel inspired to customise your tea towels and cushions in no time. Book your place at teaandcrafting.co.uk, priced £37.50.
Put a unique stamp on your pumpkins
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yourself BRIGHT SPOTS FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT PHOTOGRAPH (PUMPKIN) HEINI SCHNEEBELI (ETSY) HOLLY BOOTH PHOTOGRAPHY
Orange pom-poms, £1 for 50, Hobbycraft
3 of the best HALLOWEEN HABERDASHERY FELINE FUN Cat iron-on patch, £2.95, Liberty
MIX & MATCH Riley Blake Designs Cats, Bats and Jacks fabrics, £23, Plush Addict
Check out the latest workshops, books and making must-haves
GET CREATIVE WITH CONCRETE Once associated with nothing more than dusty construction sites, concrete has become an ‘it’ material for home accessories. And making your own stone creation doesn’t require a cement mixer in your sitting room! Most DIY and craft stores stock ready-mixed concrete. Plastic receptacles like yogurt pots make suitable moulds. To remove your objects with ease, spray the inside of the pot with cooking oil and be patient, as concrete can take a few days to dry.
Bells and Whistles Make concrete craft kit, £16, Etsy
Paddywax amber and smoke candle, £12, Paperchase
Lightbulb lamp, £6, Primark
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SPOOKY DECS Throw a fang-tastic Halloween bash with these creepy crafts POM-POM PUMPKINS AND TASSEL GHOSTS YOU WILL NEED Pom-pom maker Orange wool Green pipe cleaners Scissors Pencil Clear fishing wire Cardboard Ruler White wool Googly eyes
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To make the pumpkins, use the pom-pom maker to create an orange pom-pom. Cut a pipe cleaner into thirds and bend the end of one of the pieces around the middle of the pom-pom. Twist the other end of the pipe cleaner around a pencil, remove the pencil and tie fishing wire around the curled end to hang. To create the ghost tassels, cut out a 10x12cm piece of cardboard. Next, cut a small piece of wool and place it along the cardboard length. Wind the rest of the wool around the width of the cardboard 25 times and tie the short piece tightly around one end. Snip the yarn at one end to release the tassel. Tie another length of wool around the neck of the tassel to secure. Give it a face by adding googly eyes, then hang with fishing wire.
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SPRAY PAINT SOME BRANCHES AND TWIGS BLACK, PLACE IN A VASE AND DISPLAY AS A SPOOKY CENTREPIECE! Find even more creepy craft ideas online at idealhome.co.uk
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Why not string together to make a ghoulish garland for the fireplace?
EASY MAKES
CANDLE HOLDERS
Make it
LED tea lights make this fun project safe for all the family
YOU WILL NEED Variety of jars Tissue paper PVA glue Paintbrush Black marker pen White and pink paint pen Stars stencil LED tea lights
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Wash and dry a selection of empty glass jars. Tear the tissue paper into small pieces. Stick the tissue all over the outer surface of the jars using PVA glue and a paintbrush. Leave to dry. Decorate the candle holders with scary faces such as Frankensteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monster and a Jack-oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;-lantern using a black marker and paint pens. On another jar, draw some spider webs using the black marker and white paint pens. For a night sky lantern, use a stencil to draw stars on the purple jar using white and pink paint pens. Pop some LED tea lights inside the jars and watch them glow!
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Make bewitching bottles by adding spooky faces cut from black sticky-back plastic
TRICK OR TREAT BAGS YOU WILL NEED Large potato Knife Paper towel Felt tip pen Sheet of A4 paper Scissors Small cotton bags Fabric paint Paper plate Iron
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Cut a potato in half lengthways, then blot one half dry with a paper towel. Draw a spooky shape like a ghost, scary pumpkin or bat on the cut half with a felt tip pen.
ILLUMINATE THE PATH TO YOUR HOUSE WITH THESE LANTERNS TO SHOW TRICK-ORTREATERS THE WAY TO THE GOODIES!
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Score around the pen lines with a knife. Cut around the sides of the potato and remove unwanted parts, leaving a raised design. Cut a piece of paper to fit inside the cotton bag. Lay the bag flat on a work surface, ready for printing. Pour fabric paint onto a paper plate and dab the potato into the paint. Start stamping on one side of the bag and leave to dry. Turn the bag over and print the other side. When dry, remove the paper, then iron over the design on the reverse to seal the paint.
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Take these printed bags trick or treating to carry home the loot
Cook fresh from the
HARVEST Take advantage of the wealth of seasonal goodies nature has to offer this month to create some delicious dishes
SQUASH & PARMA HAM SALAD TAKES 1HR, PLUS COOLING SERVES 6 600g butternut squash, peeled, 3tbsp olive deseeded and cubed oil 50g squash or pumpkin seeds ½tsp paprika 150g sliced Parma ham 2 handfuls watercress 50g manchego or Parmesan cheese FOR THE DRESSING 1 garlic clove 2tbsp sherry vinegar ½tsp Dijon mustard pinch caster sugar 4tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan/Gas 6. Toss the squash with 2tbsp olive oil, season and spread out on a roasting tray and roast for 30min, until soft. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, toss the seeds with the remaining olive oil, a little salt and the paprika. Spread out on a separate baking tray and roast for about 6min, until lightly toasted. Bruise the garlic by bashing with the base of a glass jar. Combine the garlic, vinegar, mustard, sugar, oil and a little salt and pepper in a lidded jam jar and shake well to make the dressing. This can be done up to 4 days ahead and kept in the fridge. To serve, gently toss the ham, watercress and squash together with the dressing in a serving bowl. Shave the cheese over and sprinkle with the roasted seeds to finish.
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BAKED AUBERGINES TAKES 1HR SERVES 6
VEGGIE TREAT
1 onion, chopped 3tbsp olive 2 garlic cloves, crushed 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1tbsp tomato purée Pinch of sugar 2 large aubergines 60g pitted olives, chopped 60g cooking mozzarella, grated 10 basil leaves, shredded oil
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Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan /Gas 4. Fry the onion in 1tbsp of the oil for 5min, to soften. Add the garlic, tomatoes, purée and sugar and simmer, uncovered, for 10min. Cut each aubergine lengthways into 8 thin slices. Brush 12 slices with the oil and grill until browned. Set aside. Cook the remaining 4 slices, then chop and put in a bowl. Add the olives and 4tbsp of the tomato mixture to the chopped aubergine and stir to mix. Spoon half the remaining tomato sauce into the base of a baking dish. Top each aubergine slice with the aubergine mixture, a little cheese and basil. Roll up each slice and place in the dish. Top with remaining tomato sauce and cheese. Bake for 20min. Sprinkle with remaining basil.
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‘GIVE THIS DISH A CHINESE EDGE BY RUBBING THE PORK WITH 1TSP FIVE SPICE POWDER AND 1TSP WHITE PEPPER’ PORK BELLY WITH JUICY PLUM SAUCE
STICKY & SWEET
TAKES 2HRS 45 MIN SERVES 6 1tsp ground allspice 1kg pork belly 1tbsp fennel seeds 1tbsp brown sugar 400ml hot chicken stock 250ml white wine 6 plums, halved
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Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/ Gas 4. Very slowly, pour a kettleful of boiling water over the pork belly and cut into squares. Pat dry, then rub the allspice, fennel seeds and sugar over the flesh side. Put the pork in a roasting tin lined with greaseproof paper, then pour the stock and wine around the pork, avoiding the skin. Cover with foil and roast for 2hrs. Take the tin out and turn the oven up to 220°C/200°C fan/Gas 7. Strain the cooking liquid to drain off the fat. Pour back into the roasting tin, sprinkle the pork skin with sea salt, add the plums, then cook, uncovered, to crisp up the skin for 25min. Leave to rest for 10min, then serve with the sauce.
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MACKEREL SUPERFOOD SALAD TAKES 30MIN SERVES 4
GOOD FOR YOU
250g quinoa 4tbsp parsley 200g Tenderstem broccoli 100g peas, fresh or frozen 4 smoked mackerel fillets, flaked 100g spinach 100g cucumber, thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 4 cooked beetroots, sliced into wedges 4tbsp seeds, such as linseed, sesame or pumpkin
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Cook the quinoa according to pack instructions (around 15-20min). Then drain, season well and stir through the parsley. Meanwhile, bring a pan of water to the boil and add the broccoli and peas. Return to the boil then cook for 3min before draining. Cool. In a large bowl, gently toss the quinoa, broccoli, peas, mackerel, spinach, cucumber and red onion together. Fold through the beetroot and sprinkle over the seeds before serving.
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‘ADD EVEN MORE GREENS BY THROWING IN SEVERAL HANDFULS OF FROZEN PEAS TO THE PASTA MIXTURE JUST BEFORE YOU PUT THE DISH IN THE OVEN’ KALE MAC & CHEESE TAKES 25MIN SERVES 4-6 2 x 350g tubs 50g pasta shapes ready-made cheese sauce 200g cauliflower, separated into small florets 50g curly kale 1 courgette 2tsp light olive oil 75g Cheddar or Parmesan cheese, grated
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Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/ Gas 6. Boil the pasta shapes according to the pack instructions, then drain and mix with the cheese sauce. Meanwhile, steam the cauliflower florets for 5min, adding the curly kale for the last 2min. Stir the cauliflower and kale into the pasta, then tip the mixture into a large, ovenproof baking dish. Grate the courgette and toss with the olive oil. Scatter the grated courgette over the pasta, then top with the grated cheese. Bake for 15min, until the cheesy topping is golden. If making ahead and reheating, you need to bake until piping hot, around 30min.
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FILLING DISH
LAMB & BEETROOT FILO PIE TAKES 1HR 15 MIN SERVES 8 500g lamb mince 1tbsp sunflower oil 1 red onion, chopped 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed 1tsp fennel seeds, crushed 1 courgette, grated 2 uncooked beetroots, grated large handful of thyme small bunch of parsley, chopped small bunch of chives, chopped 75g raisins, soaked in 1½tbsp balsamic vinegar 45g toasted pine nuts 45g unsalted butter, melted 250g filo pastry 1 egg, beaten
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Heat half the oil in a frying pan. Brown the mince, remove from the pan and set aside in a bowl. Add the rest of the oil and the onion to the pan, then cook for 2-3min until golden. Add the garlic and fennel seeds,
then cook for another minute. Add the mixture to the lamb and mix well. Leave to cool. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan/Gas 4. Squeeze out any excess water from the courgette and beetroot. Add to the lamb, along with the herbs, raisins and pine nuts. Brush a 20cm cake tin with a little butter, add a sheet of filo, brush with egg, then top with another sheet. Repeat with the remaining pastry. Allow the sheets to hang over the sides and overlap. Add the mince mixture and spread to make an even layer. Fold back the pastry to cover the top of the pie, brushing with egg as you go. Bake in the bottom of the oven for 45-55min, or until golden.
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SAUSAGE & SQUASH ROAST TAKES 45MIN SERVES 4 8 pork sausages 350g peeled and diced squash 500g mini new potatoes, halved 1tbsp oil 2tsp paprika Zest 1 lemon 3tbsp soured cream Few basil leaves to serve
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Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 180°C fan/Gas 6. Arrange the sausages, squash and mini new potatoes in a large roasting tin and toss in the oil, paprika and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 30min, tossing well halfway through. To serve, dot soured cream around the tin and sprinkle with the basil leaves.
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PECAN & PEAR PIE TAKES 1HR 25MIN SERVES 8-10 375g dessert pastry 2 pears, peeled, quartered and cored 3tbsp caster sugar 60g butter 140g light muscovado sugar 50g golden syrup 150ml double cream 2 eggs, beaten 125g pecan halves, chopped ½tsp smoked salt
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Preheat oven to 190°C/170°C fan/Gas 5. Roll out the pastry and line a 23cm fluted tart tin. Prick the base with a fork, line with baking paper and fill with baking beans. Bake for 15min, remove beans and paper and cook for 10min more. Put the pears in a pan, cover with water and add the caster sugar. Simmer for 15min, drain and pat dry on kitchen paper. Melt the butter, sugar and syrup in a pan, then boil for 2min. Pour in 100ml cream and cook for 4min. Add the remaining cream, stir and leave to cool for 15min before beating in the eggs and pecans. Spoon into the case, add the pears and sprinkle with smoked salt. Bake for 35min until set, but with a slight wobble. Cool for 20min before serving.
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‘SUBSTITUTE THE BUTTER FOR SUNFLOWER SPREAD AND MILK FOR SOYA OR RICE MILK TO MAKE A DAIRY-FREE VERSION’ RICE PUDDINGS WITH SPICY APPLE JAM
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TAKES 1HR 30MIN SERVES 6 4 Cox or Braeburn 20g butter apples, cored and cut into small chunks 75g sultanas or raisins 3tbsp jam (we used plum, but you can use any jam) good pinch of mixed spice, plus extra to sprinkle 150g pudding rice 2x 400g tins coconut milk 75g caster sugar 250ml milk
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Preheat the oven to 130°C/110°C fan/ Gas 1. Melt the butter in a pan, add the apple and cook for 8min until soft and golden. Add the sultanas, jam, spice and 6tbsp water and cook for 5min. Meanwhile, mix the remaining ingredients together in an ovenproof dish. Bake for 1hr 30min, stirring occasionally. Serve the pudding with warm apple jam on the side.
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Go with the grain Known for its tasty, easy-to-prepare meals, Charlie Bigham’s has just launched a new range of seven dishes, called World of Grains. With Japanese, Indian, Mediterranean and North African flavours featuring, the three chicken, two fish and two vegetarian dishes come with plenty of vegetables and a helping of rice, quinoa, dhal or bulgur wheat on the side. All meals serve two and cost £8.50 each from Tesco.
CHEAT’S EATS!
Salmon teriyaki with edamame, bok choi, sticky jasmine rice and quinoa, £8.50 (serves two), Charlie Bigham’s
Supermarket
NEWS Three of the best CHOCOLATE SHARING PACKS GOOD FOR YOU TREATS Doisy & Dam Snaps with Maple, Toasted Rice & Pink Salt and Coconut & Lucuma, £2.75 for 100g each, Sainsbury’s
BAGS OF FRUIT Green & Black’s Velvet Fruit with Orange and with Blueberry, £2.99 for 120g each, Waitrose
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Three Choirs Classic Cuvée Brut, £16.25, Waitrose
Celebrate with English fizz Want something special for a dinner party or date night? English sparkling wine has been winning awards around the world, now taking up more places than champagne on the prestigious Sommelier Wine Awards Gold list, with Three Choirs Classic Cuvée the latest winner. Crisp and clean with a hint of orchard fruit, a bottle costs £16.25, and is available from Waitrose and specialist farm shops and delis.
LOVE EGG ON TOAST? GET A PERFECTLY PROPORTIONED FRIED EGG USING THE GENIUS MINI ESSENTIALS SQUARE EGG PAN, £12.50, GREENPAN
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BOX OF DELIGHTS Godiva Hazelnut Oyster with Belgian Milk Chocolate; Caramel Lion with Belgian Milk Chocolate, £4 for 193g each, Co-Op
The tastiest treats, speediest meals and coolest kit in your trolley this month
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