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Cosy up your home with a touch of Hygge style
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December at home 5
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This month we love Our favourite things to buy, see and do in December
11 Household hints Follow our helpful tips and see our best buys this month 17 Consumer news We focus on the benefits of cashback websites, plus this month’s latest news 40 50 for under £50 Make present buying a breeze with our budget friendly guide
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20 Trend alert: Hygge Give your home a wonderful feel with the Danish trend for cosiness 36
Cheer for Christmas Be inspired by our traditional festive decorating scheme to fill your home with Christmas spirit
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Makeovers
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24 I wanted a bedroom that would be unique to us See how Soozy and Andy have created a stylish boudoir 28
I wanted loft-style living with an industrial vibe Hannah transformed a disused loft space into her ideal retreat
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It’s a colourful and comfortable retreat Vibrant colour and stylish additions have made Wendy’s bedroom a welcoming space
Kitchens & bathrooms Pg47 49 Key ingredients for a cook’s kitchen Ensure the hub of your home is kitted out with everything you need 54 A new shower transformed my dated en suite A leaking pipe led to a major revamp of Claudia’s bathroom
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56 Give your bathroom the ‘wow’ factor Add a touch of style to your room with these fabulous finds
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Converting this Victorian property has given us a family home Sharon and Declan’s Dublin house has a blend of period and modern design
80 We love our cosy cottage Natalie and husband Ollie’s Yorkshire home was once just a tiny cottage 88
We lost two bedrooms but gained much more Kirstie loves to decorate her stunning one-bedroom flat for Christmas time
92 Christmas in colour Julia’s eclectic family home is filled with bright jewel colours and treasured finds
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Our practical guide is full of easy step-by-step projects to help you learn new skills
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100 Christmas classics with a twist Give your festive fare a flavour boost with these tasty recipe ideas
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104 Our favourite festive food We’ve tried and tested this year’s supermarket offerings to bring you our pick of the best
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117 Coming next month Take a peek at what’s ahead in the January issue
110 Go up in the world with a loft conversion We have the low-down on what you need to consider when planning to convert your loft 115 Property know-how with George Clarke This month George discusses the joys of owning a wood-burner
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120 Shopping guide Find out where to buy everything in this issue
66 Girls’ guide to DIY Learn how to fit kitchen base units with our step-by-step guide
128 Eco news Discover the latest ideas and top buys for a greener lifestyle
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68 Ask the experts We answer your DIY and maintenance questions with a little help from the experts 70 December checklist Essential jobs to add to your to-do list this month
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Trend Alert... Make your home the perfect place to be…
hygge
Hygge has been taking the UK by storm this winter. Pronounced hue-gah, it’s a Danish word that describes a feeling of finding happiness and comfort in life’s simple pleasures. Whether that’s enjoying coffee and cake with friends, snuggling up in a warm living room, or sinking into a fresh and cosy bed. The key to creating this feeling is comfort. Think about materials – organic, natural materials such as wool, cashmere, linen, leather and wood; textures, such as knits, sheepskins and flannel, and colours that are calming and serene such as grey, taupe, brown and cream. Warmth is also important so cover hard floors with rugs, layer sofas and beds with throws and cushions, light the fire and add a subtle glow with low-level lighting and a collection of scented candles. Lifestyle Editor
Happiness is a warming drink when you come in from the cold
Feature Laura Higgins Background wallpaper Albany Berkeley 96460 wallpaper from Into the Woods collection, £29 per roll, Wallpaperdirect.com
Notre Monde Tribal hexagon glass tray, £100; Broste Copenhagen Esrum bowl, £8.50; Falcon original White teapot with blue rim, £22; Falcon original white mug with blue rim, £9, all Amara
Clockwise from left: Plains + 1 131967, £31 per m, Scion. Morino Fossil from Hana Weaves collection, £52 per m, Villa Nova. Rocky Horse claypaint, £36 per 2.5l, Earthborn. Eligna Wide Reclaimed Chestnut Natural laminate, £29.99 per sq m, Quick-Step. Tree circles 110250 from Melinki wallpapers, £37 per roll, Scion. Aviemore in Flannel from Glenmore collection, £24 per m, Clarke & Clarke
STYLE FILE Lamp light is much cosier than harsh overhead lighting Ceramic scratch table lamp, £55, Next
Make sure you have a good supply of logs to feed the fire Sainsbury’s grey log basket, £25, Sainsbury’s
Create a comfy corner to sit, with somewhere to put your feet up Grey knitted pod, £60, Next
Hygge is about celebrating life’s simple pleasures, so consider this in your décor, using a soft, natural colour palette and textures 6ft heavy frosted pre-lit tree, £100; wooden white wash star decoration, £7; Sidmouth cream coffee table with baskets, £229.99; Walton large sofa in Gia linen, £749.99; Pebble rug, from £79.99; sheepskin rug, £34.99; Aspen plush cushion in mink, £9.99; checked grey cushion, £9.99; metal lanterns, from £7; flock deer figurines, from £3, all Dunelm
Expert Tips ‘When your home has hygge the main emphasis is on how it feels, rather than how it looks… l Plants give life, and signal that this is a good place to be. Have a plant in your hallway to welcome you, and in your bathroom to replace the practical coldness with a feeling of hygge. l Hygge-light has a warm orange colour. Go for many small and warm light sources instead of overhead light. l Hygge is about your home being authentic and a picture of who you are. Hang up your favourite photos and surround yourself with the things you love and trust. l Make space to hygge around your house. A soft chair in the corner of the living room that invites you to sit down with a cup of tea, or a small table with a couple of chairs in the kitchen to keep the chef company. l Wool, cotton, linen and other natural materials have more hyggepotential than polyester, nylon and plastic. The great thing about organic materials is they have the ability to age well. How they carry the story of being used over time is the best example of bringing soul, authenticity, attachment and a sense of belonging – qualities closely attached to the phenomenon of hygge.’ Marie Tourell SØderberg, author of Hygge, The Danish Art of Happiness
Pine cones and fresh foliage will naturallyscent your home. Add a couple of spiced candles to enhance the festive feeling Gray & Willow Gilmore table, £1,599; bench, £499; Gray & Willow glassware, £50 for four; Gray & Willow stone dinnerware, from £8; metal lanterns, from £25; Gray & Willow marble cake stand, £50; Gray & Willow Pebble dinnerware, from £6; polar bear cloche, £50; Gray & Willow hammered tumbler, £8; sheepskin rugs, £55 each; star lights, £8, all House of Fraser
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