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Welcome Summer is well under way and with any luck we’ll be blessed with blue skies and balmy evenings for many weeks to come. If you have a garden room – or perhaps just a spot where the sunlight streams in through a window – then throw those curtains wide, slide open that patio door and welcome the outdoors in. From page 22, we have three inspiring summer living space makeovers to get your creative juices flowing… Kitchens are always the busiest of rooms and that’s especially true if you have kids! Flip to page 46 for some simple ways to make your kitchen family friendly. And don’t forget you can always encourage the little ones to get some fresh air outside – see our delicious al fresco recipes and a selection of must-have tableware for outdoor dining from page 88. Many of us dream of the good life – of going off-grid and never paying an electricity bill again! While it’s a huge undertaking to achieve completely, there are things we can do to get a hint of self-sufficiency and save £££s in the long run. Turn to page 96 to get started.
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Dine in style with the latest al fresco buys
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Create your dream familyfriendly kitchen
Discover delicious fresh-from-the-grill recipes for all
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Give your home a glam update with this elegant trend
Pg 7 This month we love Discover our best buys and events taking place in August
11 Household hints Give your home a refresh inside and out with our top tips 13 Smarter shopper We reveal savvy ways to reduce your smartphone costs 14 Consumer news Make huge savings with our list of must-have loyalty cards
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Pg 17 18 Trend alert Give your home a lavish update with grandmillennial décor 34 Become a global gatherer Invite travel-inspired pieces to your abode with six around-the-world schemes 40 Floral displays Bring beautifully-styled bouquets to every room in the house
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42 Buyer’s guide Stay cool indoors with our selection of bargain-buy fans
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Pg 22 22 We just love our indoor-outdoor space Deborah Yates has turned an unloved, dingy 1970s sunroom into a fresh summer living space 26 My colourful garden room cost next to nothing Leanne Baud created a bright new sunroom with second-hand bargains and reloved furniture 30 Vintage touches give our modern garden room character By getting rid of an old shed, Annie Tidyman turned her garden space into a chic guest suite
Kitchens & bathrooms Pg 45 46 Family-friendly kitchens Discover how to maximise space to benefit the whole household
48 Our bathroom feels like a mini boutique hotel Lorna Nicks opened up a tiny bathroom with space-saving ideas 50 Tiling trends Give your bathroom an on-trend update with new tiling styles
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Pg 65 66 My home décor is my favourite pastime Vikki Savage has enjoyed transforming her house with the hottest interior styles and smart upcycling ideas 74 The country look made my house a home With a love of all things rustic, Pauline Fox converted her rundown vicarage into a country idyll 80 It’s small but super chic Susan Juggins and her partner dialled up the style in their quaint wooden beach hut
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Pg 87 88 Al fresco feast Fire up the grill with these delicious al fresco meals Pg 95 96 Enjoy the good life by going off-grid Learn how to make your home suitable for renewable energy
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Pg 101 102 In your garden this month… Liven up your outdoor space with tropical plants
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106 Giveaways We’ve got a huge selection of prizes up for grabs this month 108 Shopping guide Here you’ll find where to purchase everything in this issue 114 Eco news Save money and the planet with these top buys
10 Your letters We find out what you’ve been up to this month 33 Win! One lucky reader will receive a Couture Living voucher, worth £1,500
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A print of joy For a complete guide to block printing, including inspiration and step-by-step techniques, look for Molly Mahon’s House of Print. Molly is a self-taught textile designer and uses her book to share her expertise on block-printed textiles. In its pages you’ll find answers to questions such as how to find the right colour palette, how to print your own fabrics and how to style them in your home. Follow her trusted tips and you’ll be able to create up to five simple homeware projects. Whether you fancy some nifty napkins for the dinner table or an impressive lampshade to brighten your living room, House of Print will inspire you to embrace all the pretty patterns. House of Print by Molly Mahon is out now, published by Pavilion for £16.99
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Hidden Gem: Liv’s, Solihull Where Scandi-style fuses with rustic accessories, Liv’s in Solihull is at the top of our list for stylish yet cosy homeware. Norwegian-born Liv curated her self-named store with originality and quality in mind. Scandinavian influences abound, noticeable in both the product selection and the warm, down-to-earth ambience. For a dining room overhaul, Liv’s handmade Sherwood collection exudes farmhouse elegance, while the decorative trinkets will do wonders for a lacklustre shelving unit or coffee table. The ceramic bowl with balls in mustard (above right), £38, is our top pick. Style it with a selection of pillar candles in rich orange hues or simply pop it in the kitchen and fill it with fruit. There’s a fine balance between quality and price, and Liv’s gets it just right. Visit the store at 32-34 Mill Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3BA or head to livs.co.uk.
A NATURAL SELECTION Take a walk on the wild side with the quirky candle holders from Ian Snow. A purveyor of all things cute and classy, Ian Snow’s accessories are guaranteed talking points. Made from aluminium with a dazzling gold finish, these little creatures will enliven your dressing table. We’re big fans of the bug tealight holder (above) £6, and we also think the octopus candlestick holder would be a bold addition to a dining table. There are lots to choose from – mix and match to create your own gilded wilderness. Gold finish bug tealight holder, £6, Ian Snow
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GREAT IDEAS FOR… National Relaxation Day 5th August All you need to sit back and relax this month
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Cushions, from £39, Peachy Parrot
A rainbow-coloured home with plenty of pattern and texture is always a happy one. So say hello to new online store, Peachy Parrot, which offers homewares that are ethically handmade from all-natural materials but also as fun and exuberant as the name suggests. Inject some positivity into your home with the colour-clashing pink and orange ‘Hot Springs’ cushion or its pink-striped and tasselled ‘Long Beach’ counterpart. Visit peachyparrot.com to see the full range
Folk doves eye mask and pouch, £9.95, Rex London Nest natural wax vegan luxury candle, £25, HAN London
Prinknash Abbey incense kit, £4.50, The Shop Floor Project
Cast iron incense bowl, £12, The Shop Floor Project
Sleepy bubble bar, £5.95, Lush
WORK AND PLAY Jonathan Adler’s designs always pack a punch and his latest stationery collection is no exception. With their art deco meets Lichtenstein looks, these pieces deserve pride of place on your desk. Elevate the phrase ‘sealed with a kiss’ to the next level with the Lips notecard set, £30, complete with fabulous gold foiling. Or if you’re more of a pastels fan, the Versailles hex boxed pen, £30, and journal, £24, are everyday writing accessories with an unapologetically glam feel. The journal even comes with a sheet of embellished stickers to adorn your notes – who says you’re too old for stickers? Visit uk.jonathanadler.com to view the full collection
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This season’s animal print of choice is the monochrome zebra stripe and Home Essentials is here to help you get on the trail of the safari trend. Its zebra-print range includes cosy cushions and plush throws to jazz up your living room, as well as kitchen and dining ware. The zebra footed mugs (below), £11.99 for a set of two, are definitely our pick of the pack. See more of the range at homeessentials.co.uk.
Rose quartz face roller, £25, Oliver Bonas
Zebra design front cushion, £20; zebra flock print cushion, £15, both Home Essentials
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Flower power I recently decorated my hallway, but struggled to find a wallpaper I really liked for under the stairs. I had a collection of 100 flower postcards from the Royal Horticultural Society, so I arranged them to cover the wall. I used PVA glue as adhesive and clear varnish to protect the postcards. I’m really pleased with the result – they make me smile every time I see them! Sarah Crabb, by email Your Home says We love quirky ideas and this is such an inventive way to decorate your hallway, Sarah. The floral postcards bring a fab dose of colour and vibrancy!
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Lockdown updates I’d been meaning to update my bathroom for a while and lockdown gave me the perfect opportunity to finally do it! A lick of paint and Moroccan wall art stickers ordered from Amazon were all that was needed. You can see the results below! Eibhlin Cronin, by email Your Home says Your bathroom looks lovely, Eibhlin. Those tile stickers were a great find – they complement the tonal colours beautifully!
A place in the country I was blown away by your May 2020 issue, particularly the Essential Guide to Outdoor Living supplement that was included with it. It was stunningly fabulous! I saw something I’d like to buy on almost every page and have since found some great alternatives to enhance my garden. I never miss a chance to be out in it looking at the smashing view and eating breakfast, lunch or dinner whenever the weather permits (that means not pouring or snowing!). I’ve sent some pics to a few of my friends recommending your magazine and I know they’ll be interested. Linda Christie, via email Your Home says We’re so glad you enjoy the magazine, Linda – and thank you for spreading the e word. Everyone here is envious of your idyllic Scottish surroundings! Your views are breathtaking.
Blue-tiful I used remnants of fabric to make a Roman blind with navy trim for my bathroom. I loved the navy trim so much that I decided to paint my washstand and bath panel to match. I used Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue and am so happy with the outcome! Colleen Agnew, by email Your Home says We’re very impressed with your painting, Colleen – it looks so professional. You can never go wrong with a classic navy blue.
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How to… Deep clean and organise your garage
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Perhaps because it gets so little traffic compared to the rest of the house, the garage can very quickly become a bit of an untidy eyesore. It might be languishing at the bottom of your list of chores, but a clear out and some organisation will make the garage look a lot better, as well as making it more practical. Follow these steps to get your garage in tip-top shape…
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The garage floor often becomes a carpet of clutter. Remove everything onto the driveway so you can properly sort through what you want to keep and what needs to be sold, donated or binned. Doing this will also reveal exactly how much space you have so you can assess how best to organise it. Once you have a clear space, the next task is the deep clean. Begin by dusting. Get rid of spider webs using a soft duster (if you have kids who love creepy crawlies, then get them to help out with this step) and wipe down any shelving units or built-in storage. If the walls are looking worse for wear, clean them up with a damp cloth dipped in warm soapy water. Then, tackle the floor. Either use a vacuum or a good old-fashioned broom to get rid of any leftover dust or debris, then mop it and allow it to dry fully. For a real spick and span garage, you could even give the walls and ceiling a fresh lick of paint. For optimum organisation and easy access, separate your garage into zones. By arranging it this way you’ll always know where to look for specific items, whether it’s a gardening implement or a tool for DIY. Depending on what you need to store, it might be easier to organise the space using shelves, cabinets, pegboards, wall hooks or a combination of them all. It’s probably wise to place your most-used items on open shelving units. You could also add storage boxes and label them for an extra neat and tidy finish.
You’d be forgiven for thinking the washing machine doesn’t need cleaning. But germs and bacteria do build up. First, check the rubber gasket around the door for mould and remove it with a standard mildew cleaner and a cloth or towel. Next, run the machine with a targeted cleaner such as Dr Beckmann Service-it Deep Clean Washing Machine Cleaner (£2.99 from dr-beckmann. co.uk). It gets rid of 99.9 per cent of bacteria and leaves your washing machine smelling delightful. Just make sure to leave the door open for a few hours afterwards to let it air.
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Griddled halloumi looks great when it’s cooked with this nifty non-stick gadget
Honey needn’t just be sweet in taste. Decant it into this charming pot for a table setting that’s a treat for the eyes too
Griddle & Grill, £120, Cuisinart
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Glass honey pot, £13.50, Hudson Home
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Take teatime to the next level with this luxurious teapot and cup Ivory teacup, £20.62; Ivory teapot, £30.94, Cristina Re Designs
Splosh is just one of the growing list of brands proving that effective cleaning doesn’t have to come at the expense of the planet. Its cleaning products are delivered to your door in recyclable pouches of concentrate. All you need to do is decant the detergents into bottles (which you can buy from Splosh) then mix them with water and you’re ready to go. Between kitchen cleaner, washing up liquid and laundry detergent, all of your household needs are covered. By using Splosh you’ll reduce your plastic waste and save money. Bottles start at £1.75 and refill pouches at £3.95. Splosh also provides freepost returns for the refill pouches. Find out more at splosh.com. Bathroom cleaner, £4.95, Splosh
Allow the toast to take centre stage with this circus-inspired rack Tiger toast rack, £35, Maid in China
The sweetest type of sausages to accompany your egg and soldiers Orla Kiely dachshund egg cups, £19.95, Annabel James
WE TEST… Picnic hampers WE TRIED OUT A SELECTION OF PICNIC BASKETS – HERE’S WHAT WE FOUND SANDBANKS WILLOW PICNIC HAMPER FOR TWO, £59.99, WAYFAIR This hamper is the largest of the bunch so it’s ideal for couples with a bigger appetites. Its larger size makes it slightly more difficult to carry, but the extra effort is worth it for more food, right? The blue and white striped interior is classic and pairs beautifully with the brown leather straps. It comes complete with all the essentials, including cute china teacups!
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TYBURN LUXURY PICNIC HAMPER FOR TWO, £68, DIBOR This picnic hamper is compact and comfortable to carry. Woven from natural willow wicker and lined with an elegant checked design, this hamper definitely looks the part. It has a built-in cooler box, which kept our chopped fruit fresh, and also comes with porcelain plates, cutlery, a bottle opener and acrylic wine glasses. It’s not big enough for a family feast, but it’s perfectly designed for two people.
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RELAXDAYS LIDDED PICNIC BASKET, £44.90, MANO MANO This rattan basket is the perfect choice for a romantic picnic date. Handmade with two lids, this hamper opens up to reveal a spacious area for plenty of food and drink for two – you’ll have to bring your own crockery and glasses though. The large handles make it a joy to carry and you can choose between three rustic colours, including cream and light brown. Rosé at the ready!
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LUXURY PICNIC BASKET, £59, ELLA JAMES This natural willow basket has a lovely vintage feel and its tallbut-thin shape makes it pleasant to carry as there’s no knocking against your legs. The two bottle holders are useful – especially if you love a tipple – and it also comes with two ceramic plates, two wine glasses, salt and pepper shakers, and a bottle opener. The only thing it lacks is a cool bag, so you’ll need to find a spot to eat as soon as possible.
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Savvy ways to… Coloured bedlinen may be popular on Instagram but 54.3 per cent of us still prefer white sheets in our bedrooms Source Soak and Sleep
YH Fab find If you find building up a savings pot a struggle, why not let a smartphone app do the hard work for you? Plum is a savings and investment ‘robot’ that analyses your spending and automatically saves money for you. The app links to your bank account and its algorithm monitors your spending, then it sets aside the amount you can afford to save each month without you having to change your shopping habits. You can adjust the amount you choose to save at any time so you’re always in control. It can also spot when you’re paying more than you should on your utility bills. The Plum app is compatible with iOS and Android devices and is regulated by the FCA. Find out more at withplum.com.
Cut your smartphone costs After your mortgage or rent, utility bills and food, your smartphone is probably the next biggest drain on your monthly budget, so it pays to find as many savings as you can. Q One way to see immediate savings is to use wi-fi whenever you can rather than your data. It’s easy when you’re at home or work, but harder on the go, so download any videos, music or podcasts at home to listen or watch later. Q You could also save up and buy a phone outright to avoid expensive monthly bills. If that’s not possible, get a zero per cent interest credit card to buy the phone and pay it off that way. Q With new models costing over £500 it’s no surprise gadget insurance is popular. But protection can be costly. Some networks charge as much as £14.99 a month, that adds up to more than £360 over a two-year contract. See if providers such as uk.protectyourbubble.com and
SMART SAVINGS The first rule of financial planning is clear your debts before you start to save. If you have big credit card bills, consider a low-cost loan instead. Credit card debt (APR 16.8 per cent) of £2,500 over five years will cost £1,212 in interest, while a loan of 7.8 per cent is £527. A saving of £685, which is enough to pay for this pair of Hampstead armchairs, £480, Garden Trading.
insurance2go.co.uk can give you a cheaper quote or see if you can save money by adding the phone to your home contents insurance. Q Buy a no-contract, used phone that’s unlocked (so you can use with any carrier) and can take a SIM card. Check out giffgaff.com or try eBay and Gumtree. Or just keep your old phone for longer, if it’s working, why change it? Q Unlimited data sounds great, but could mean bigger bills. Overuse it and the costs soon add up. Figures from comparison website uSwitch. com show that a quarter of us regularly exceed our data allowances, paying an extra £19.20 a year on average. Q If you’re not using your free minutes and texts, contact your provider and ask for a cheaper tariff. Figures from uSwitch.com show that two thirds of smartphone owners use fewer than half their minutes allowance each month.
Tech news If you have windows in hard-to-reach places, on a landing or skylights on a high ceiling for example, you’ll know how difficult it is to find practical dressings for them. Not any more: you can open and close the electric roller blinds from Swift Direct Blinds using your smartphone or tablet. The blinds can be controlled individually, by room or all together and come in a wide range of designs. Prices start at £52.12 from Swift Direct Blinds.
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CHOOSE THE RIGHT TYPE OF CARD Make sure you know the difference between loyalty and store cards
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ow many times have you been asked if you have a loyalty card when paying for your shopping? Most shops have some sort of reward scheme in place to encourage us to spend more Swap Tesco Clubcard with them rather than their points for air miles. Go competitors. Most are free to to the website and select sign up to and in return you’ll Clubcard Boost from get points, discounts, freebies the Spend Vouchers menu. or little perks that can add value to your shop and make stocking up a little more enjoyable. Here’s what to Where can you make the best savings? look for and where to sign up…
Consumer query Can I spend my points online? Lucy Anderson, Edinburgh
Most shops only allow you to use your points in-store but it’s worth asking about their online policy next time you’re in there.
MAKE YOUR POINTS GO FURTHER Earn extra points or bonuses by doing a bit of research… Q Download the shop’s online app or sign up to receive email alerts, as these often provide details of weekly bonuses and offers. Q Check the small print to find out where else you can use the loyalty cards to earn points. Q Don’t forget to use your cards when you top up with petrol.
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Q Loyalty cards come in various forms. If you want a physical one, you can either have a credit card-sized to keep in your purse, or a ‘mini card’ to keep on a keyring. Alternatively, you can often download an app for your smartphone and collect points digitally on that. Q To keep track of your loyalty cards, download the Stocard app onto your smartphone. Instead of leafing through all your cards at the till, this handy app acts like a digital wallet and keeps them all in one place. Simply show your phone at the till to scan the relevant ‘card’.
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Q myWaitrose gives you a free newspaper when you spend over £10 as well as a free hot drink if you bring a reusable cup and buy something in-store.
Balance the costs and benefits of having and using loyalty cards
Q Boots Advantage Card gives you four points for every £1 spent with regular triple points rewards. New parents and over 60s also get up to 10 points per £1. Q Tesco Clubcard Plus is a new upgraded scheme that costs £7.99 per month but gives you savings on the big shop as well as money off in-store brands, double data on Tesco mobile and other rewards. Q Costa Coffee Club gives 100 free points to get you started then you get five points for every £1 spent and each point is worth 1p. Q Co-op Membership gives you personalised offers every week along with the satisfaction of helping your community, as one per cent of what you spend on selected own-brand products goes to support local causes. Q Superdrug’s Health & Beautycard is great for lower member prices, bonus points, offers, Treat Thursdays and birthday perks.
+ You earn points to spend in store as well as rewards, perks, freebies, exclusive offers and discounts to use elsewhere. + Loyalty cards can help you save money in shops you use regularly. + As it’s free to sign up to most loyalty schemes, they don’t cost you anything. ï The retailer running the loyalty scheme gains access to your spending habits and you could bombard you with marketing material. ï You may end up spending more in order to accumulate points.
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Make sure you get more for your money by using a loyalty card in all your favourite stores
Q Loyalty or club cards allow you to earn points every time you buy something from a particular store. You can accumulate points and then exchange them for discounts on future purchases or deals with other shops, restaurants or attractions associated with the same scheme. In return the retailer gets to keep track of what you’re buying so it can more specifically tailor its marketing and promotional material towards you. Q Store cards are not the same. They are credit cards that you can only use with one high street chain or group.
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Decorating Freshen up your home and garden with beautiful embroidered décor and the latest tile and paint ranges
Mini trend: B ight embroidery Until recently, embroidery was a thing of the past, seen as both old-fashioned and outdated. But not any more. Following the splash it made in the fashion world just a couple of years ago, embroidery is now enjoying a resurgence in the soft furnishings market, with exciting new products that have been reimagined for the contemporary consumer. Seek out thick wool boucle lettering and silk thread floral patterns in bright colours to make the most of this look.
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Abstract face embroidered cushion, £25, Made
Velvet embroidered bee cushion in Ochre, £15, Marks & Spencer
Embroidered cushions, from £25, Bombay Duck
Latin flair for your floors Whether it’s in your hallway, conservatory, kitchen or bathroom, patterned floor tiles always make a good impression. But Tile Giant’s new ranges make a real visual impact too. Boasting both geometric and floral patterns in calming and uplifting shades, the new tiles each have a Spanish flavour. Seen below (from left to right) are the Adorne Seville, Cordoba Patios (£34.05 per sq m) and Adorne Santiago tiles, but the full collection also includes Adorne Leon, Adorne Bilbao, Adorne Pamplona and Adorne Toledo tiles (Adorne tiles cost £50 per sq m). You can see all of them and calculate costs at tilegiant.co.uk.
Indio rainbow throw, £69, Peachy Parrot
BRUSH UP YOUR BACK YARD All the colours in Protek’s new Royal Exterior range of outdoor paints have been chosen to help you refresh tired-looking garden furniture and formulated to work equally well on timber and terracotta. Breathe new life into your shed by painting it in Warm Clay, then transform your potting bench with a lick of Iris Blue, Giddy Green and China Clay. You can spice things up even more by adding the new Royal Metallic Copper paint (£19.99 per litre) to the rims of pots. Royal Exterior paints cost £17.99 per litre – order yours from protekwoodstain.co.uk.
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STYLE FILE Use complementary tones and luxurious textures. Think velvet fabrics, gold accents and decorative fringing Ginkgo leaf occasional table, £136; Marilyn blush velvet armchair, £495; ‘The Mimi’ beaded pink velvet ostrich cushion, £58; hand-woven pink rug with fringing, from £192, all Audenza
Duck egg floral velvet lampshade with fringing, from £60, Mint & May
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G andmillennial Channel the of-the-moment trend for all things glamorous, antique and vintage
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rends are known for coming back into fashion, but the grandmillennial theme takes the returning grannychic style and gives it a lavish update – embroidered cushions, fancy frills and dainty florals never looked so luxe! The grandmillennial style is about showing an appreciation for the past with vintage designs and giving timeless hand-me-downs, reclaimed furniture and inherited pieces a fresh spin in a modern home. 18
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Previously kitsch items such as tasselled cushions, fringed lampshades, natural-fibre rugs, antique foxed mirrors and scalloped sofas are now blended with linear furniture and luxurious fabrics to create a sense of sophisticated glamour. Cane, rattan and wicker furniture are also back on the radar, along with detailed needlepoint (see page 17 to see more stitched homeware). This fresh take on vintage designs is complemented by incorporating an
abundance of indulgent textures, including plush velvet, soft feathers, crystal-clear glass and delicate porcelain to give homes an elegant feel. The colour palette for this scheme revolves around soft pastels, such as duck egg blue, blush pink, mouse grey, sage green and clean white. But there’s also room for mixing in a few jewel tones, think ochre and navy, plus plenty of golden accents to dial up the opulence.
STYLE FILE Increase the elegance with this trio of delicate pastel-coloured tealights Blossom flower tealights, £16 for a set of three, Joe Browns
Scalloped oyster velvet chair in Blush Pink, £375, Audenza
Greenhouse planter, £12, Red Candy
Clockwise from top left: Kerman Windsor rug, £89, Shimu. Mustard Gatsby fringed cushion, £25, Mint & May. Amalfi patchwork pattern printed velvet multi-coloured pastel colours upholstery fabric, £22.99 per metre, Yorkshire Fabric Shop. Hippo Potto Not A Mouse eggshell paint, £49.99, Dowsing & Reynolds
Dusky pink tones and delicate floral patterns are ideal for incorporating the grandmillennial trend Apricity pink boudoir cushion, £34, The French Bedroom Company
Large ornate gold mirrored display tray, £19.95, Melody Maison
A vintage-style mirror gives the grandmillennial look a finishing flourish
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Antiqued glass mirrors, from £99, Graham and Green
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Spend vs Save Bring light to your living space with a feathered lampshade
Feather pendant light shade, £225, Ella James
Feather pendant lamp in White, £495, Mineheart Clockwise from top left: Emma Bridgewater pink roses 8.5in plate, £17.95, Daisy Park. Shabby chic floor rug, £199, Cult Furniture. Lyon soft-like cotton woven hopsack-type chenille upholstery fabric Blue, £22.99 per metre; White plain empty cushion, from £3.99, both Yorkshire Fabric Shop. Pink Harmony matt emulsion paint, £12 for 2.5L, Wilko
For a slightly more modern take on this look, bring in linear furniture, geometric pieces and quirky accessories. But keep the fringed lamps, velvet furniture and gold accents as a nod to the antique look Three-tier tassel easy-fit lampshade, £75; Tiger candlestick holder, £25; Swoon luna armchair in Easy Velvet Rose, £849; Turquoise embroidery cushion, £26; Lilou teal cushion, £40; Tiger votive, £20; Swoon porto armchair in Easy Velvet Indigo, £729; Multicoloured woven pattern cotton throw, £40; Raja cushion, £45; Carrera cushion, £40; Multicoloured wool-rich striped rug, £55; Colour woven rug, £55, all Debenhams
Add the finishing touch to your dining table with some delicately patterned plates Pip Studio La Majorelle pink 21cm plate, £11, Daisy Park
Grandma blue velvet tassel stool, £115, Beaumonde
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Create a luxurious boudoir with this high-quality plush-velvet quilt Mustard velvet king-size quilt with print, £220, Graham and Green
VINTAGEINSPIRED BOTTLES Decorate your bedroom with antique-look perfume dispensers and glass bottles Abhika ash triangle perfume bottle, £50, Sweetpea & Willow
Rhum quina glass perfume bottle, £2.95, Rex London
Decorative dark pink glass perfume bottle, £5.95, Melody Maison
A pastelcoloured fringed lampshade is an essential feature of this vintageinspired scheme Fringed table lamp, £215, Limited Abode
Top Tip Bonnie two-seater loveseat sofa velvet upholstered in Sage Green, £649, Cult Furniture
White oval wall mirror, £18.95, Melody Maison
As well as vintage-style high street buys you can also channel the trend by visiting your local second-hand stores or antique shops to search for bargains that fit this elegant theme.
Eau De Cologne glass perfume bottle, £14.95, Rex London
Glass bottles, £22 for a set of three, Garden Trading
Pink peonies on green poster, £8.95, Desenio
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GARDEN ROOM MAKEOVER
We just love our indoor-outdoor space Deborah Yates has transformed a dingy and dated garden room into a versatile dual-purpose space, ideal for summer living
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hen Deborah Yates, 49, and her partner, James, moved into their two-bedroom terrace in southwest London, they knew the 1970s sunroom, tacked on to the back of the house, had the potential to be a real asset. ‘Although tired and neglected, it offered direct access to the garden and we thought it would make a great family space in summer, while also doubling as an occasional guest room and sleepover space for our teenage son, Callum,’ explains Deborah. A year later and with the room now buried beneath clutter, the couple were finally able to start work on it.
STEP ONE Although dated, the brick extension was structurally sound and dampfree, so the couple’s first task was to tackle the clutter. ‘Most of it ended up at our local tip and charity shops but, to save money, we did keep a sofa bed and chest of drawers,’ says Deborah. They then removed the old carpet and repaired a small but useful skylight. ‘Simply cleaning up the grime-covered glass instantly flooded the back of the room with light,’ smiles Deborah. Disappointed to
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Deborah and James’s sunroom is now the perfect place to relax, socialise and make the most of sunny days
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STEP TWO Keen to keep things fresh and bright, Deborah painted the room a crisp white. But a job she thought would take just a couple of days ended up turning into a bit of a marathon! ‘The previous owner was a smoker and every surface was badly stained with nicotine, so I had to apply a preparatory stain block prior to painting,’ recalls Deborah. Painting the beams also proved to be backbreaking work, but Deborah believes it was worth the effort. She was so pleased with the result, she persuaded James to paint the concrete to match. ‘We used a specialist floor paint and added a rug to soften the look, all for around £100,’ she smiles.
STEP THREE Externally, things proved a little easier. They tidied up the garden and jet-washed the existing paved area. ‘We were lucky enough to inherit some lovely plants, including a beautiful climbing rose, which
An old wooden tray, originally destined for the charity shop, was quickly refreshed with leftover paint
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discover concrete rather than floorboards under the carpet, and with few funds available for new flooring, the couple decided to focus on decorating the space first.
Deborah snapped up this secondhand shelving unit online. Its industrial style makes it the perfect spot for their prized vintage camera collection
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STEP FOUR The recycling continued inside, where the couple’s tatty and rather stained futon was refreshed with a new charcoal cover. ‘It was just too good to throw away as it turns into a really comfy guest bed,’ says Deborah. She spotted a handy dual-purpose blanket box at a local summer fair for £95 and found the smart shelving unit for £100 on Gumtree. ‘Anything we did decide to buy new, such as the armchair, lighting and rugs, was purposely chosen for use both inside and out, to ensure added flexibility,’ continues Deborah. And now that the sunroom is complete the family couldn’t be happier. ‘We love spending time in here now, especially on summer days when we can throw the doors wide open and enjoy the roses in bloom.’
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Loft White absolute matt emulsion £47 per 2.5l; Loft White intelligent eggshell, £66 per 2.5l; Loft White intelligent floor paint, £72 per 2.5l; Sky Blue traditional oil gloss, £69 per 2.5l, all Little Greene. Högsten outdoor chair, £65; Krokholmen outdoor metal coffee table, £35; Frode metal folding chair, £22; Sommar 2020 striped rug, £30; Hodde indoor/outdoor rug, £90; Oplev doormat, £6.50; Vippärt chair cushions, £6 each; Gurli dark green cushion cover, £1.75; Ullkaktus green cushion, £3, all IKEA. Pin’Up stool with pine and rubberwood legs, £49.50, Maisons Du Monde. Replacement futon sofa bed cover, £120; futon sofa bed, from £399, Futon Company. Warm White LED Festoon Lights Pro Series, from £30; bamboo battery lanterns, £27.99 each; Lucena tassel solar lanterns, £39.99 set of three, all Lights4Fun. Bohemia leather Moroccan pouffe, £98, Not On The High Street. ‘3 is the magic number’ print, £25; ‘Rockstar’ print, £5, both New Icons of Print. For similar folding table and chairs, try metal Round bistro set in Petrol Blue, £59.99, Sue Ryder.
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GARDEN ROOM MAKEOVER
My colourful garden room cost next to nothing Leanne Baud pulled together a stylish look with second-hand steals, upcycled pieces and by rediscovering items she already owned
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eanne Baud was instantly smitten when she walked into the sunroom of this extended 1930s house. With windows on three sides and an overhanging roof to create a veranda, Leanne loved its summery vibe. ‘The veranda reminded me of my mum’s former home in Spain,’ recalls Leanne, who lives here with her husband, Ash, their daughter, Esmé, one, and Leanne’s sons, Oliver, 14, and Mason, 12. ‘I could see us throwing open the doors, having the barbecue going and the sunroom becoming a lovely indoor-outdoor party space.’
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STEP ONE The sunroom was crying out for a makeover as everything in it was brown, but the rest of the house needed decorating first. Initially, Leanne thought she’d make do by putting in a sofa, armchair and small dining table she’d had in her little two-bedroom cottage. ‘The comfortably worn leather sofa and armchair looked right for the relaxed nature of the room where the boys play computer games and we entertain friends,’ she says. ‘But the tiny table looked completely out of proportion! I bought a long wooden table with a matching bench because, although I didn’t know how I’d decorate the room at first, I knew wood would go with everything.’
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The 10-seater pine table was the ideal investment piece for Leanne and Ash who love entertaining family and friends. The painted legs happen to be a good match for the walls, which are painted in Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe. Leanne’s upcycled two of the charity shop chairs in the same colour and waxed the third
The light-filled sunroom is a great spot to sit and enjoy the garden throughout the year. Leanne painted the decking grey and the underside of the veranda white
GARDEN ROOM MAKEOVER The piano was a free find from Facebook Marketplace, which Leanne upcycled in Farrow & Ball’s Yellowcake, leftover from painting Esmé’s wardrobe. She paid 25p for the vintage sheet music in a charity shop and framed it Leanne arranged a collection of artworks by balancing the frame colours with touches of yellow on each side. The butterfly is Leanne’s first attempt at ethical taxidermy, after being inspired by a follower on Instagram. She made the ‘Eat Your Greens’ print and the guinea fowl picture is a framed greetings card
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existing décor but then Leanne gave birth to Esmé and went on maternity leave from her job as an emergency medical technician for the ambulance service. She decided it was time to transform the dull décor. ‘The brown was awful and everywhere – PVC window frames, window ledges, door frames, floor – and our leather sofa and armchair didn’t help,’ she says. ‘I particularly hated the brown window frames, so I painted them dark grey like the kitchen.’ Leanne, a keen Instagrammer (@paint_ paste_prosecco) was inspired by a follower. She sanded the frames, cleaned them with white spirit and had a primer tinted to match Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe. She applied two coats and then an eggshell topcoat in the same hue. As the work progressed, she decided to carry the same colour over the deep window ledges and onto the walls and skirting boards below. ‘I’d experimented with dark, dramatic tones in the rest of the house and grown to love Down Pipe,’ she explains. ‘It’s such a comforting colour and it’s made the sunroom look lovely and warm.’
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STEP TWO A few years passed with the
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STEP THREE After the main work was done, Leanne had no real plans, saying the room evolved through ‘instinct and impulse’. Although her love of upcycling also played a part. ‘We didn’t have much money growingup, but my mum had an eye for design,’ says Leanne. ‘She would make a few metres of sale fabric or paint stretch to make our home look lovely.’ Leanne was delighted to get her hands on a free piano she saw advertised on Facebook Marketplace and decorated it in Farrow & Ball’s Yellowcake, leftover from painting Esmé’s wardrobe. ‘Ash and the boys play instruments, but no one plays the piano, so Ash thought I was bonkers!’ says Leanne. ‘I love yellow and grey together and I thought a bold yellow piano would be a fun feature to brighten-up the room.’
STEP FOUR As well as using her DIY skills to add visual interest to the room, Leanne also made some practical pieces too, including a shelf from a scaffolding board she found in the garage. She also painted two charity shop chairs in Down Pipe and added new seat pads made from second-hand fabric. ‘Very little is new – I even bought the sofa and armchair from the previous owners of my old cottage,’ she says. The finished sunroom marks the end of Leanne and Ash’s renovation and is a room they’re very happy with. ‘In summer, we love leaving the doors open, both out to the deck and into the kitchen, so the breeze flows through the house,’ says Leanne. ‘At this time of year, the sunroom feels like more than one space, it’s easily my favourite room.’
3 OF THE BEST... Textured textiles £12 from Matalan You won’t be able to resist stroking this tufted pompom and woven stripe cushion.
£17.50 from The Contemporary Home Cosy up on evenings in the garden under this tasselled cotton throw.
£100 from Habitat Add warmth, pattern and underfoot cosiness with a luxuriously fluffy wool rug.
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shopping list Window frames prepared in Zinsser Bulls ls Eye 123 primer-sealer, £16.99 for 1l, Screwfix. Walls and window frames painted in paint mixed to resemble Farrow & Ball Down Pipe, £45 per 5l, Brewers. Iona solid pine 10-seater table in grey, £599; Iona extra-large bench, £279, both Made.com. Radiators, £122.50 each, KB Star on eBay. Grey herringbone throw, £19.50, Marks & Spencer. Scandi Boho blanket, £23, Sass & Belle. Yellow and grey cushion, £15, Sainsbury’s. Krallig basket, £10, IKEA. ‘See You Next Tuesday’ print, £17, Punk Haus. Bike clock, £39.95, Elephant Monkey. For similar dining chairs, try Alston dining chairs, £99 each, Oak World. Also similar, Hix dining chair, £99, Barker & Stonehouse. For a similar sofa, try Jarrod twoseater sofa in outback tan leather, £1,299, Made.com. For similar cushion, try Blue velvet cushion, £19, Dunelm. For similar wall hanging, try Geometric stag tapestry, £40, TeePublic. For similar hanging basket, try Similar macramé plant holder, £7, Matalan.
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Vintage touches give our modern garden room character Annie Tidyman used old floorboards in varying colours to turn her garden room into a quirky multi-use space
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space in the garden,’ admits Annie, an artist specialising in pressed-flower designs (@columbia_road_press). ‘It’s a long, fairly narrow area and we never used the patio at the back, so we started obsessing about building a garden room.’ Annie and Rich, a music executive, wanted to use the space for a guest suite with a wet room and shower, but one that could also double as a home office for Annie and be a place where she could to do photoshoots.
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measurements, the couple started looking at garden room designs in magazines and online. ‘We wanted something contemporary, with plenty of wood and big doors that we could open right out in summer.’ They were drawn to a company called CGM Trading and came up with a design that would give them one large open-plan room and a separate shower room. ‘We didn’t want three small rooms. To us, it made sense to have just the two.’ It was agreed to locate the garden room right at the back of the garden to minimise its impact and create a new paved area in front of it. ‘We already had the garden furniture stored away from our old house so we knew that would go with it.’
A funky wicker hanging chair gives the room wow-factor and a sheepskin cushion in pink brings in some pastel colour. The jungle wall chart adds further interest
STEP TWO With a few breaks for the
An old wooden bedside table from Dunelm has been painted off-white by Annie and is used as a handy side table for drinks
weather, the build took four months and was finished in summer 2019. Annie and Rich were left with a timber-clad space that had unpainted walls, a wooden floor and an internal wall that gave them a long thin slice at the side for the shower room. Now it was time for Annie to bring in her flair for interiors and give the room character.
‘It was all looking a bit bland, so we had to think about how we could make it interesting and practical at the same time.’ The solution the couple came up with was to put vintage floorboards in varying colours and textures on the back wall and in the shower room. The rest of the walls were painted in a pale grey.
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STEP FOUR Next, the couple concentrated on the shower room and, having decided on grey as the main colour for the scheme, had a stroke of luck and found a grey toilet and sink unit on eBay for a great price. ‘They were brand new, so obviously someone had changed their mind.’ The couple also chose tiles for the walls with a pop of pattern to tie them in with the scheme. ‘The way it was laid out, it made sense to put the shower in the middle, with the toilet at the back.’ With a new shelf up in the main room and a jungle wall hanging brightening up one of the other walls, Annie couldn’t wait to buy accessories and bring in bits and pieces she’d collected on travels to India and Morocco. ‘Now it’s got lamps, cushions and vases, and we love spending time in there.
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shopping list Boarding on walls, £68 per sq m, Rugged d London. Churchill Chesterfield three seater sofa bed in Duck Egg velvet, £2,364, Love Your Home. Royal Craft Wentworth Hanging Pod, £378; Trio Natural Tripod floor lamp, £109; Marble and copper lamp, £40; sheepskin rug, £35, all Dunelm. Walls painted in French Grey Intelligent Matt Emulsion, £51.50 for 2.5l, Little Greene. Mirror, £75 in sale, Cox & Cox. Jungle wall chart, £79; pink cushion, £60, both Graham and Green. Toilet, £150; grey sink unit, £190, both eBay. Shower screen, £209; bathroom Oracle backlit mirror, £293, both Hudson Reed. Azora electric shower in frosted glass, £285, Mira Showers. Oyster Shell wall tiles, £16.95 per sq m; Oakham Grey Pattern floor tiles, £19.95 per sq m, both Walls and Floors. Towel, £19, Zara Home.
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Travel-inspired décor for GLOBAL GATHERERS Roam without leaving home by adapting these schemes influenced by far-flung destinations
Tropical desk fan in Raspberry Blue, £58, Red Candy Perfect pineapple mirror, £49, Audenza
Tropical Flamingo wall mural £34 per sq m, Wallsauce
Club tropicana Whether you’re inspired by the beaches of Tahiti or the biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest, carnival-esque colours, brushedgold accessories, velvet fabrics and exotic bird prints are the best ways to bring the tropical theme into your home. This scheme is both uplifting and relaxing, so bring in clashing colours and a mix of palm tree and pineapple prints to create a cheerful vibe. Mix these with plenty of soft textures and accessories, as well as comfy and contemporary furniture to give the room a chilled-out feel. The best thing about this interior is that you can be daring with colour and prints. Mix sunshine and mellow yellows to energise the space while also maintaining a calm, beachlike quality. You can blend these tones with bright splashes of green, pink and blue. For patterns, think large-scale palm and fern leaf prints in a variety of vibrant colours.
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Freedom printed velvet fabric colourful parrot jungle pattern upholstery fabric, £17.99 per metre, Yorkshire Fabric Shop
Kip & Co peacock velvet souk cushion, £59, Antipodream
Silhouette cotton lampshade in Tropical Jungle and Watermelon, £40, Red Candy
Blockprint bamboo melamine tumbler, £5, Anthropologie
Passaro butter dish, £19.50, Oliver Bonas
DECORATING IDEAS Jungle plates, £50 for a set of four, Amara
Macramé easy-fit ceiling shade, £25; safari animals easy-care reversible duvet set, from £12; black Mongolian faux fur cushion, £7; yellow hand-knotted weave cushion, £8; faux fur throw, £20; tribal pattern embroidered tassel cushion, £7; natural flat weave rug, £35; seagrass belly basket, £8, all George Home
Baltimore low stool in Leopard print, £79, Cult Furniture
Leopard print photo frame, £12.95, Mint & May
Gold giraffe table lamp, £128, Audenza
Take a walk on the wild side with this African safari-inspired scheme. Naturally, animal prints are a key element – an easy way to incorporate them into your interior is to treat them as neutrals, with sandy-toned leopard-print wallpaper and a few zebra-patterned cushions. This approach may seem as if you’re going against the grain of what these loud prints are all about, but it’s a brilliant way to bring animal prints into a room without having them overpower the rest of the scheme. It’s not all about big cats and zebras though. There are other animals that signal safari style too, such as giraffes and elephants. Introduce these creatures through lampshades, fabric, tableware, ornaments and cushions. Aside from patterns, other aspects of the African safari scheme that work well together are rattan furnishings and colours like burnt red, sandy yellow, grassland green and brushed gold.
Animal-theme zebra jungle pattern black-brown-beige-coloured soft chenille-textured upholstery fabric, £41.99 per metre, Yorkshire Fabric Shop
Elephant fabric, £26 per metre, Sophie Allport
Titian pure matt paint, £47 for 2.5L, Fenwick & Tilbrook
Wilderness elephant cushion, £10, Sainsbury’s Home
Dakara tassel seagrass basket, £36, Ella James
Top Tip Remember, you can use more than one animal print in a room without them clashing, so don’t be afraid to mix and match prints.
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Safari style
Leopard print wallpaper in Yellow, £69.95 per roll, Lime Lace
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DECORATING IDEAS Vintage large French café wall clock, £52.95, Melody Maison
Bath white wooden battery lanterns, £89.99 for a set of two, Lights4fun Key largo kubo rattan trunks, £169 for a set of three, Maine Furniture
Bethany vehicle, £28.99, Wayfair
Lighthouse wall décor plaque, £12, The Nautical Company
French Riviera
Dark blue bottle, £33, Gisela Graham
Running along the Mediterranean coast, in the southeast corner of France, the French Riviera takes in the glamorous beaches of Saint-Tropez, the glitz of Cannes, the beauty of Nice and the spectacular harbours at Monaco. You can’t fail to be enchanted by the old-town boardwalks and boutique-crammed alleyway that weave inland from the crystal-clear waters of the Med. Elegance and luxury are signatures of the scheme, blended with rich, rustic design and a faded feel that comes from the salty sea breeze and the bright sunlight. The best way to achieve the look is to combine charming, unpretentious pieces with clean lines and light colours to keep the space feeling fresh and chic. Think white-washed walls and a few pastelcoloured accessories in sky blue, blush pink, weathered beige, sun-kissed yellow and hints of scarlet. Tie the scheme together with baskets, art, bedlinen and cushions that feature nautical stripes, sailinginspired motifs and washed-out French florals.
Toro rope baskets in Soft Pink, £29 for a set of three, Made
French Papers print no30B, £32, The Shop Floor Project
Lobster cushion, £44.95, Annabel James
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Top Tip Texture is key to this scheme: wicker, glass, rope, cotton and wood in fresh whites, neutral tones or pastel colours will tie this chic harbourside look together.
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French Farmhouse rustic solid oak bed, £499.99 (king size), Oak Furnitureland
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City life Top Tip
Who hasn’t watched Friends or Sex and the City and dreamed of living in New York? But just because you can’t share coffee with Rachel or cocktails with Carrie, doesn’t mean you can’t bring a bit of Brooklyn and Manhattan style into your home. The reason so many New York loft spaces look like old warehouses is because a lot of the city’s industrial units were adapted into apartments and studios during the 1960s. As such, these homes tend to feature high ceilings and large windows that flood the space with plenty of sunshine and street light. To mimic that look, keep your window furnishings minimal and using large industrial lamps. Spiral staircases and fire escape ladders are common in an urban setting, where as space is at a premium. If you want to reflect those elements in your scheme – without buying and fitting a new staircase – then use black metal shelves or lean a wooden ladder against the wall.
The industrial style can look cold, so inject warmth with a few pops of orange, yellow, pink and green. Use bold prints, abstract wall art, mismatched furniture, cosy throws and a comfy sofa.
The Luggage modern industrial wall clock in Red, £60, Lime Lace
Large yellow wool throw, £65, Rebecca Pitcher
Industrial double bed frame in Grey, £149, Argos Home
Newark industrial three-light cluster light, £70, Very
Berry red velvet cushion, £25, Dwell
Abstract paint cushion, £29, Dwell
Woman by Manhattan Bridge poster, from £12.95, Desenio
Real red brick-effect wallpaper, £59 per roll, Woodchip & Magnolia Hendricks three-seater sofa in Alba Orange, £1,300, Habitat
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Moroccan chic
Camo water hyacinth side table, £119, Beaumonde
Temara Moroccan solar lantern, £39.99, Lights4fun
All but touching Europe, Morocco is influenced by the mix of cultures that surrounds it, blending African, Arabian and Mediterranean styles. One aspect that’s typical of this style is Moorish architecture, and is perhaps best characterised by the distinctive keyhole shape of the horseshoe arches that feature so prominently. You can easily echo them by hanging a goldedged mirror that’s framed in this signature profile. In terms of patterns, these tend to be a busy mass of zellige geometrics – a form of traditional Arabic mosaic made from chiselled tiles that are set into plaster. The patterns made this way are intricate, elaborate and colourful. Wrought-iron scroll work, sculpted wood and terracotta tiles are also key characteristics of Moroccan style. While the furnishings are full of intricate detailing, the décor is laid-back. It’s all about creating a relaxed atmosphere with furniture that’s low to the ground – think relaxed daybeds, floor pouffes, vibrant rugs and simple tables.
Top Tip Create classic Moroccan mood lighting by layering table lamps, floor lanterns and pendants – look for designs with patterned metal, carved wood and coloured glass.
Fab Hab Lhasa rug in Orange, Violet and Red, £54.95, Cuckooland
Andalucia hexagon porcelain tiles, £24.99 per sq m, Tile Mountain
Large gold resin monkey tealight ornament, £21, Gisela Graham
Marrakech blue door poster, £14.95, Desenio
Aryn wall mirror, £60, Sweetpea & Willow
Orrico copper hammered aluminium side table, £130, Habitat
Nomad embroidered pouff in Grey, £115, Bombay Duck
Adorne Pamplona tile, £50 per sq m, Tile Giant
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Printed tiedye cotton throw in Blue, £65, Cult Furniture
As this is a modern scheme, choose bold, contemporary pieces – the colourful ocean tones will keep the décor warm and inviting.
Lide upholstered bed frame in Royal Blue, from £619, The Original Bed Co.
Reversible luxury cushion in Coral abstract circle and stripes, £24.99, Bean Bag Bazaar
Moon Waves matt emulsion paint, £27.56 for 2.5L, Dulux
Emperor’s Silk chalk paint, £21.95 for 1L, Annie Sloan
Achilles teal mix fish scale tiles, £39.95 per sq m, Walls & Floors
Ocean reef Crab knitted cushion, £49, Sophie Allport
The Great Barrier Reef is a spectacular natural wonder of the world. It stretches across the north-east coast of Australia and is home to a diverse ecosystem of around 2,100 reefs and more than 1,600 species of fish. The deep blue-green waters that surround it are filled with an abundance of colour and every kind of coral and sea creature you can imagine, from clownfish and mimic octopus to sea urchins and star fish. If you want to recreate the tranquil tropics of the Great Barrier Reef in your home, it’s essential to replicate the colours of the ocean with an array of sea tones, including peacock, royal, pale and aqua blues alongside rich teal and algae green. Once you’ve chosen which ocean colours to use as your base, you can acknowledge the beautiful reefs with coral-coloured accents. A plain wash of white is another a great option that will keep this style feeling fresh – then you can bring in hints of blue and coral with your furnishings and accessories. Once you’ve got the palette sorted, it’s time to bring in the ocean-inspired motifs such as octopus, crab, coral, star fish and sea urchins, and a few natural textures through stoneware and woven jute.
Nautical dinner plates, £17.50 for a set of four, Marks & Spencer Hawaiian urchin bamboo plate, £6.50, Sous Chef
Coral print trinket dish, £5.50, The Contemporary Home
Large castello ceramic bottle, £9, Garden Trading
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Floral displays Create impressive flower arrangements for every room in the house this summer
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simple vase of flowers can give your home a cheerful atmosphere, especially in summer, when an abundance of blooms are in season. But choosing the best buds for your interior is just the beginning; to make your floral displays look elegant and effortless, you’ll also need to consider how to make those flowers work for each room. That’s why we’re here with fresh ideas to brighten every corner of your home – including expert advice from Jane Packer Flowers, the recently reissued book by the world-renowned florist. Whether you want to create a fancy centrepiece or bring the sweet fragrance of blossom into your hallway, you’ll be decorating your space with impressive arrangements in no time.
To brighten a white-washed hall, line the stairs with colourful flowers in tall and small vessels, as seen in Jane Packer Flowers
Snip vibrant fronds from your garden to add a welcoming pop of home-grown colour to your hallway Penstemon and achillea ‘Cloth of Gold’, display by Kitten Grayson Flowers
If your fingers aren’t fully green yet or if you’d simply prefer an arrangement that’ll last forever, opt for a selection of artificial flowers instead of real ones Artificial floral in vase, £55; Artificial poppies in bottle, £15; Artificial floral in pressed jar, £10; Artificial poppy mix basket, £55; Artificial flowers in love bird pot, £10, all Next
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Hallway arrangements Entranceways are an often overlooked area of the home, but a floral display can change that. Provide a welcome sight for guests and family members alike with these tips from the legendary Jane Packer. ‘If your hallway is wide enough for a shelf or a narrow console table, this is the perfect platform for fresh flowers. A console can be adorned with an assortment of interesting vases in different colours, shapes and sizes. ‘A narrow, corridor-style hallway is often dominated by a large staircase at one end. It’s easy to complement this style of hall by placing a large vase of flowers at the foot of the stairs. Choose a tall, slender vase and fill it with structural flowers such as gladioli, arum lilies or delphiniums; elegant, tall-stemmed blooms that echo the strong verticals of the stairway.’
Oliver Bonas has a brand-new collection of decorative summer vases with something for every kind of display, from statement single stems to more bounteous bouquets Dalia lustre amber rounded small glass vase, £32; Zinnia blue glass bud vase, £12.50; Zinnia pink glass bud vase, £12.50; Peonia lustre pink and orange glass vase, £28, all Oliver Bonas
DECORATING IDEAS LIVING ROOM DISPLAYS Your living room is a prime spot for a bunch of flowers. Whatever the time of year or the size of the living room, the right blooms will allow your scheme to adapt to the seasons and add an uplifting vibe. While coffee tables are the most popular places for perennials, you shouldn’t neglect other areas of your living room. Mantelpieces, bookshelves and sideboards are crying out for a display of flowers. The living room is also a fun space to experiment with different types of arrangements; place a bottle-top vase with a single rosebud in it on a small side table, or spread a group of similarly coloured vases – each filled with one or two complementary stems – across a sideboard.
Bedroom blooms The scent of flowers is one of the delights of summer – so why not enjoy it from the moment you wake up? Combine feathery fern-like foliage with the fragrant petals of pink jasmine to add some natural glamour to a bedroom. Place an armful of roses on your dressing table for some romance, or a vase of budding muscari on your bedside table – you’ll see vibrant colour as soon as you open your eyes.
Your dining or living room table deserves a showstopping summer centrepiece. This is a classic composition of country garden favourites from Jane Packer Flowers includes scented delphiniums, stocks, peonies and roses – the flowers are held in position with florist foam
The kitchen may not be the most obvious place for flowers with it being such a practical space, but that doesn’t mean you can’t jazz it up with a simple display. Save the fancy blossoms for the dining room table centrepiece and follow the advice in Jane Packer Flowers on bringing blooms and foliage into the kitchen. ‘The best thing about flowers in the kitchen is that they can be relaxed and informal; this is not a traditional spot for floral displays, so no-one has high expectations. This allows you to play around with fruit and berries as well as flowers – think rosehips and chilli peppers, or a huge bowl of artichokes with their intriguing furry texture. If you have a garden, bring in flowers, foliage or blossom-strewn boughs.’
Display summer buds on your kitchen table in this pastel pink and green patterned jug Emma Bridgewater pink roses three-pint jug, £49.95, Daisy Park
This little explosion of bright pink and red buds from Jane Packer Flowers is a romantic yet fresh display for your bedside table
VERSATILE VASES Canopy vase, £32, Central Living
Cow parsley vase in Sage, £35.99, Welsh Otter
Peony in jam jar, £9.50, Marks & Spencer
Textured glass vase in Blush, £25, Cox & Cox
White, black and green face vase, £19, Rose & Grey
Jane Packer Flowers: Beautiful Flowers for Every Room in the House (£7.99, Ryland Peters & Small)
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BUYER’S GUIDE
Keep the heat at bay with a cooling fan Let the cool breeze blow away stifling heat with our selection of the latest indoor fans Sleek design
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ummer is now in full swing and while we love the warmth, there’s little worse than being stuck indoors when the heat soars to uncomfortable heights. If opening the windows isn’t enough to bring in a cooling breeze you might want to consider investing in a fan, which is why we’ve scoured the high street to find best appliances for the job. From sleek tower floor fans to clip-on desk ones, you’re bound to find a product that’s right for you.
The Dimplex Ion tower fan has a sleek and slim design that’s great for fitting into corners. It has motorised 70° oscillation, a three-speed fan and three breeze modes (natural, which blows air in pulses; easy, which eases up over a threehour period; and sleep, which, gradually winds the fan down to help you drop off). It also has an ioniser function to freshen the air by capturing dust particles. Dimplex Ion Fresh Cooling Tower Fan in Copper, £79.99, Argos
With an all-black, contemporary design and three speed settings, this Black & Decker pedestal fan has everything it needs to keep you cool and complement a modern décor scheme. It oscillates across 180° to provide a cooling breeze over a wide area, is height adjustable and has a safety switch that turns the fan off should it fall over.
Metallic finish
Black and Decker 16in High-Velocity Pedestal Fan, £59.99, Studio
Modern style The four-blade, 12in-diameter propeller on this Fine Elements oscillating fan can blow air at three speeds and is controlled by a simple rotary switch. It stands on a stable copper tripod that will sit well in a wide variety of style-savvy schemes and is also height adjustable, so you can get the breeze blowing exactly where you want it. Fine Elements Copper Tripod Oscillating Fan, £40, Wilko
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This mini tower fan has a small footprint so is a great choice for bedside tables or office desks. Its motor is quiet enough to prevent it disturbing you but powerful enough to keep you cool. It has 70° oscillation, threespeeds and one-, twoand four-hour timers so you can set it to switch off automatically after you’ve fallen asleep in its gentle breeze. It also has an ioniser to help purify the air, too. NSAuk MTF-18 Mini Tower Fan, £44.99, Very
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BUYER’S GUIDE Most of us welcome a bit of hot weather, but if you’re stuck inside working when the heatwave hits, offices and studies can quickly become stifling and uncomfortable. Not if you’ve got this bargain 6in-diameter fan from Dunelm though. Just clip it to the edge of your desk or a nearby shelf and it’ll blow a refreshing breeze in your direction for as long as you need. A simple rotary switch on the back is used to choose between its two speed settings. Clip-on 2in1 Desk Fan, £10, Dunelm
AM07 Air Multiplier Cool Tower Fan, £339.99, Dyson
Fans aren’t just about keeping you cooler than a cucumber – an on-trend design that suits your home décor is just as important. So, if your interior runs along the lines of mid-century modern, then you may want to invest in this gorgeous 12indiameter oscillating copper desk fan. As well as being stylish, it has three speed settings and can be adjusted to tilt its breeze to exactly where you need it. Swan 12in Copper Desk Fan, £29.99, Very
Standing just under 30cm tall and weighing less than 500g, the Dimplex Desk Fan is small, light and, with no wires to worry about, highly portable. It’s a USB rechargeable unit with a 5in-diameter fan that will spin quietly for four hours on full speed or 15 hours on low speed. You can also tilt its head upwards by 90° to change the direction of airflow. Dimplex Rechargeable White Desk Fan, £29.99, Argos
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What’s best for your home: a classic bladed or modern bladeless fan? Here are the pros and cons of both…
Bladed Classic bladed fans work well at close range and blow air in a specific direction. They’re good for targeting the spot where you’re sitting, so they’re worth considering if you find yourself working from home.
Bladed fans are more affordable than the high-tech bladeless models and, generally speaking, are more portable as they’re smaller and lighter.
If you’re a light sleeper, then the noise from the whirring blades can be a problem when you’re trying to get some shut eye.
Another downfall of bladed fans is that the air temperature can’t be controlled and once they’re switched off the room won’t stay cool for long.
Bladeless To maintain a long-lasting, cool air temperature that can be adjusted easily and covers a wide area, then a bladeless fan is your best bet.
Bladeless fans are often quieter than classic bladed models, making them ideal for the bedroom. If the bedroom is where you plan on using it, look for a fan with a sleep timer so it won’t stay on all night.
With their contemporary designs, the sleek, bladeless tower fans don’t have much character compared to the retro charm of traditional bladed fans, even if they do keep more of the room cooler for longer.
Bladeless fans are usually more expensive. While you’re likely to get more cooling bang for your buck, be prepared for the higher prices on bladeless models.
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The AM06 Desk Fan has the signature Dyson ultra-modern design but this updated model has also been re-engineered to be quieter and more energy efficient that the previous version. Its bladeless, oscillating ‘air multiplier’ is 30cm wide and has 10 airspeed settings. It’s also remote controlled and has a sleep timer so you can nod off knowing it won’t stay on all night. Plus, no blades or grill means it’s safer than a conventional fan and much easier to clean.
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If you’re looking for a premium model with a design that’s as innovative as it is bold, then the Dyson AM07 tower fan is worth considering. It’s over a metre tall but its narrow shape makes it easy to tuck away into a corner. Doing away with blades not only eliminates any distracting whirring noise but also ensures a constant and smooth airflow. The AM07 has 10 speed settings and a sleep timer so you can set it to turn off after you’ve fallen asleep.
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AM06 Cool Desk Fan, £249.99, Dyson
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From pastels to bold hues, colour is on our minds this month
& BATHROOMS Don’t make me blush No longer dismissed as twee, pink has made an impressive comeback in recent years. If you want to dip your toe in the world of colourful interiors, pink is a subtle but effective way to ease yourself in. For a soft, sophisticated addition in your kitchen or bathroom, try the Metro Blush Pink tile from Tile Giant. Its bevelled detailing ensures a sleek finish and the pale tone pairs sublimely with white or grey worktops. Offset the beautiful gloss finish with chrome appliances and industrial-style lighting for a contemporary look. The Metro Blush Pink tile (100 x 200m) costs £25 per sqm or 50p each. Find out more at tilegiant.co.uk.
Clear 6 900mm quadrant single door, £825, Crosswater
BATHROOM BLISS You needn’t miss out on indulgence just because you don’t have a bath. Crosswater’s recently relaunched shower portfolio aims to make showering a truly luxurious experience. The new enclosure range, which includes the Clear 6 (left), is a lavish choice for bijoux bathrooms. With toughened 6mm-thick glass and the finest hardware, these enclosures are designed to stand the test of time. Pair the modern matt black design with white tiles for a striking finish. See crosswater.co.uk for more.
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Sage + Clare Harlequin bath mat, £65, Antipodream
HANDCRAFTED HOME Rattan is all the rage at the moment and with the Key Largo collection from Maine Furniture Co, we can see why. The pieces in it have been handcrafted by Indonesian artisans using traditional weaving techniques. Made from aged, grey rattan, the pieces will bring a natural touch to practical rooms. Our favourite picks are the useful yet stylish kitchen roll holder, £39, and the handwash and cream display holder, £24, which would look at home in a rustic bathroom. Head to mainefurniture. co.uk to see the full collection.
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A lively bath mat is a quick and simple way to bring some colour and joy to your bathroom. The Sage + Clare Harlequin bath mat from Antipodream will bring a dose of flamboyance to your home. The kaleidoscopic diamond pattern incorporates a selection of our favourite vivid hues – you can never have too much orange and pink. That cord fringing further boosts its playful look and you can rest assured that the bath mat’s quality equals its appearance. The 100 per cent cotton material guarantees absorbency and softness.
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Happy families Kit out your kitchen with budget-buy storage, sociable seating and hard-wearing surfaces to help you make the most of family mealtimes
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t’s no surprise the kitchen is known as the hub of the home – it’s where the snacks are, after all! So, a busy household needs a kitchen to match; one that works as both a practical space for prepping meals and as a hang-out area for quality together-time. Make yours work for you with these additions, whether you’re doing a full refurb or switching up an existing scheme to make it more suited to family life.
Squeeze must-have appliances into even the most petite of kitchens with slimline built-in machines DSIO3T224EZ integrated dishwasher, £309, Indesit
E pert tip Make sure nothing gets lost at the back of the fridge with these pull-out boxes ORTHEX SmartStore, from £1.45 each, Homebase
‘Kitchens are now often multi-purpose rooms, such as a dining, home media and even an office space. This means clever storage solutions that maximise space and create a smooth workflow are more important than ever. Consider investing in a kitchen island to effectively partition areas of the room, while adding an on-trend feature that comes with the benefit of increasing preparation space.’ Andrew Story, Head of Product Development at Roux Kitchens Add a handy chalkboard wall for schedules, shopping lists and doodles Blackboard film, £30 per m, Purlfrost You’ll never have to fill the kettle again with an efficient 3-in-1 tap Prothia Swan 3-in-1 tap, from £599, Pronteau
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Benches and stools will provide flexible seating options throughout the day Loxwood oak bar stool, £59, Kelso dining table, £399, Kelso dining bench, £169, Dunelm
For kitchens that don’t have a separate utility space, keep appliances and laundry essentials tidy, out of sight and away from little hands in a purpose-built cupboard Cucina Colore Futura utility, from £4,768, Mereway
E pert tip ‘Hide appliances behind a cupboard door to ensure the kitchen stays looking stylish. This applies to small appliances such as food processors, blenders and coffee machines too – all of which should be switched off and put away after use so they’re out of the reach of children.’ Lauren Clark, large appliance expert at AO.com Tiles can chip or crack, so get the look with a printed vinyl for a hardwearing, easy-clean alternative Emilia from The Ceramica Collection, from £21 per sq m, Leoline
Encourage your little monsters to help in the kitchen with these novelty utensils Monster utensils, £15, Red Candy
If the cutlery is this cute, they might just be persuaded to eat their greens Fred Yum Bots children’s cutlery, £11.99, Kitchen Craft
Time to get messy? It’ll be no prob-llama with this oilcloth apron
Make drying less of a chore with this playful print Zebra tea towel, £9, Sophie Allport
Dolly Llama apron, £6.95, Rex London
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Colourful coral will brighten up the clean-up Pink coral reef tea towels, £28 for two, Postcards Home
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Our bathroom feels like A modern, monochrome palette and some savvy space-saving ideas The Crittall-window style shower screen is the focal point of the room and was one of the must-have items on Lorna and James’s wish list. They bought it in a sale for a fraction of the usual price
INSIDER INFO WHO LIVES HERE? Account director Lorna Nicks moved into this two-bedroom terraced house in Colchester in early 2012 with her husband, James, a charity worker. Since then, they have been decorating room by room, with the bathroom being one of the last projects they had to complete.
WHAT WAS THE OLD SPACE LIKE? ‘The room was functional but tired, tatty and in need of a refresh. It’s very small at around 6ft square, so it was vital to make the most of the space available and pick items that would make the room feel bigger.’
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‘Picking a compact vanity-toilet unit combined two of the major aspects of the bathroom in one neat package. It also provided some extra surface space and storage too.’
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a mini boutique hotel helped Lorna Nicks give her bijou bathroom a new sleek feel MAKE A PLAN By carefully choosing compact pieces that fit into the space, Lorna and James were able to open up the bathroom so it feels much larger than before
STAY ON TOP Built-in countertops make use of the top of the toilet, creating an extra surface for storing essentials
Lorna. ‘And the distressed floor tiles were the first thing I picked for the room, having fallen in love with the pattern after seeing them at a friend’s house.’ Next up, the enamel bath went in favour of a walk-in shower tray. ‘Taking away the bath opens up that half of the room and means we won’t have to wait for the tub to fill every time we want to get ready, saving us time and money,’ says Lorna. The couple chose a thermostatic shower and stylish Crittall-style shower screen as a sleek focal point and added a matt black wall-mounted radiator beside it to save space and add warmth. With the lack of space in mind, Lorna found a compact vanity-toilet unit that perfectly slotted into the corner of the room, providing a much-needed storage cupboard for essentials and a countertop beside the sink. The poorly positioned plumbing for the toilet was moved back inside the unit, which further opened up the space and kept everything neat. ‘We adore our new bathroom – it feels like we’re in a boutique hotel now, rather than a student house,’ says Lorna. ‘It also feels so much lighter and more open, and it’s so much easier to get ready for the day ahead. We love it!’
The Metropolis tiles were the first thing Lorna bought for the room, after she spotted them in a friend’s fireplace months before
shopping list Metropolis star tiles in black, 450 x 450mm, £24.64 per sq m; Super Relief bumpy white wall tiles, 250 x 400mm, £9.99 per sq m, both Tile Mountain. Harbour Icon compact 900mm vanity and toilet suite in Avola Grey, £354.98; Butler & Rose Catherine traditional back to wall pan, £94.99, both Tap Warehouse. Hudson Reed 900mm shower screen, £137.95, Heat & Plumb. Blyss 1100 x 500mm towel radiator in black, £42.99; Watersmith Heritage Newlyn thermostatic shower, £103.99; Tunstall mini mono mixer tap, £19.99; all Screwfix. Brushed brass tumbler, £5; brushed brass toilet brush, £12; black matte pedestal mirror, £6; gold diamond hanging mirror, £4; all Dunelm. Hanging gold planter, £6.99; brass planter, £6; DW Home Warm Tobacco Pipe candle, £6.99, all TK Maxx. Grey waffle bath towels, £12.99 each, H&M. Glass and brass trinket pot, £24.95, Rex London. Plants, from a selection; black plant pot, £10; all B&Q.
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etro, Moroccan, marble – classic tiles are here to stay, but not as we know them! Traditional tiles will give a bathroom longevity, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with them too. Cover walls and floors with familiar designs in new colours and fresh patterns for a forward-thinking scheme.
Scale Boho white wall and floor tiles, £24.99 per sq m, Tile Mountain Go bold with floor-to-ceiling mixand-match prints, and keep other walls plain for maximum impact Central patterned ceramic wall and floor tile, £26.50 per sq m, Wickes
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Patterned tiles like this monochrome design will make a real feature of the wall, especially if you’ve chosen plain floor tiles for contrast. They’re finished with a stainand water-resistant glaze for durability too
Moroccan-inspired décor has made its way into every part of our homes – think woven rugs, raffia textures and ornate lanterns – so it’s no surprise that this timeless style is a top choice for bathrooms too. Pick a graphic monochrome palette or a quirky scallop patchwork design, or create a statement focal point for a 2020 take on this classic look.
Hydrolic matt porcelain floor tile in Black and White, £24 for 25, B&Q
Geo Moroccan bright mosaic tiles, £14.99 each, Tile Giant Priory decor circle tiles, £44.70 per sq m, The London Tile Co.
Azulejo monotone pattern tiles, £29.95 per sq m, Walls and Floors
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Tartan ashened wood hexagon tiles, £34.95 per sq m, Walls and Floors
BATHROOM IDEAS Metro dark grey tiles, £25 per sq m, Tile Giant
BOLD BRIGHTS Minimalist décor isn’t just about muted, neutral shades; these simple tiles in punchy hues prove that less is most definitely more! The ubiquitous metro tile now comes in a whole spectrum of colours – think pastel pinks, soft emeralds, zesty oranges and electric blues – for injecting personality into an otherwise streamlined scheme.
Victorian mango biselado metro tiles, £25.95, Walls and Floors
Village rose gold tiles, £29.84 per sq m, Tons of Tiles
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Grey grouting accentuates the unusual bevelled picket shape of these high-shine blue tiles Picket bevelled navy tiles, £33.95 per sq m, Walls and Floors
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‘Metro remains the number one searched for keyword on our site and it’s hardly a surprise. When people hear metro, they tend to imagine the classic subway-style white rectangle, but there is so much more choice. With variations on colour, size and finish, designers and interior enthusiasts can really get creative. Our new Somerset range, for instance, has metro-inspired tiles in classic whites and greys, as well as pastel colours which enable you to create softened spaces. Lay them together in geometric patterns and they will make a striking feature – and you can be safe in the knowledge that no one else will have quite the same design as you!’
‘With a unique mix of colours and patterns, Moroccan-inspired tiles will bring a little boho magic to your home. They come into their own in transitional spaces, adding flare to rooms that can often be seen as dull or overlooked entirely. Moroccan tiles will add a stunning feature to a space in the form of a bathroom backsplash, or when placed around the edges of a room or entryway. To create an edgy mural look – tile up to a third of a wall with Moroccan or another type of patterned tile, then paint the top two thirds in a striking shade. This is so easy to do and really good for your budget as well, as you’re not tiling an entire wall.’
‘Marble still forms a big part of the tile market and is especially popular with those who want something classic but with a bit of personality. With a wide range of options on size and style, you can be confident that you will find something to match your distinct interior preference. Marble-look porcelain tiles can be found in gloss or matt finishes, which will enable you to create a natural stone-effect style. The variety of tones and textures available means that they easily co-ordinate with existing fittings and furnishings. They can be applied to walls and floors for a cohesive look, and can be matched with marble-look worktops and basins.’
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Dark hues may not be the obvious choice for one of the smallest rooms in the house, but moody shades can bring depth and drama to even the most bijoux of bathrooms. Inky grey, blue and black tones will make any accessories you add really stand out, so pair a dusky palette with brass and gold fixtures, leafy accent plants, marble textures and ultra-fluffy towels for a luxe boutique-hotel vibe. Choose glossy tiles to bounce light around the room, and go for dark grouting for a sleek, co-ordinated finish.
BATHROOM IDEAS For a high-traffic family bathroom, choose black marble for easy maintenance – just be sure to only use non-abrasive cleaners
Cubo polished glazed ceramic tile, £79.95 per sq m, Original Style
Elegance black gloss marble-effect ceramic floor tile, £16.38 for seven, B&Q
Carrara marble hexagon mosaic tile, £20.43 each, Tile Giant
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Hexagon blue mix wall and floor tile, £25.99 per sq m, Tons of Tiles
Nothing makes a bathroom feel like a fancy spa quite like marble tiles! Synonymous with quality and luxury, marble’s timeless appeal makes it a staple of classic and contemporary schemes alike. And with marble-effect tiles looking just as chic as the real thing, it needn’t break the bank. For a fresh way to use them, go for jumbo-sized tiles (which will also create the illusion of space) or, at the other end of the scale, get inventive with smaller tiles in different shapes and patterns.
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Use three complementary hues for an ombré herringbone design Somerset Gloss in Ivory, Sky Blue and Dark Grey, £40 per sq m, Tile Giant
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Gea carved charcoal tiles, £42.95 per sq m, Walls and Floors
Can’t decide on just one tile shade? Use a few that work in harmony and try tonal colour-blocking. Experiment with ombré, mosaic, geometric, border, stripe, vertical or horizontal sections – anything goes! This trend is all about creating a look that’s uniquely yours, so draw out a few designs on a piece of paper to play with different patterns. Dot dark tiles among softer shades for striking contrast, use different tones of the same colour for a classic mosaic effect, or if you’re going for a palette of greys or neutrals, pick tiles that have a textured surface to add further interest.
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Upcycle your lampshade with this funky design
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LATCH HOOK MAT Say ‘hello’ to a new craft and try your hand at latch hooking
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SHOPPING LIST Bobbiny 3mm cotton rope, 100 per cent cotton, 100m per 300g, five spools in Peach (Yarn A) and one spool in Charcoal Grey (Yarn B) Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran, 100 per cent acrylic, 184m per 100g, one ball in Slate Grey (Yarn C) 1m x 50cm latch hook canvas Latch hook Black marker pen Long scissors Darning needle Hot glue gun
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through the loop by pulling the latch hook tool towards you. The latch will close as you slide the hook through the looped end, keeping the ends together. Repeat, following your chart. Once the rug design is finished, trim the yarn lengths down. Holding a pair of long scissors horizontally, trim until you’re happy with it, but leave at least 2.5cm of yarn height. Using the marked outside line as the border, cut the canvas two squares outside of the border line all the way around. Fold the edge of the canvas over to the wrong side (WS) along the border line. Thread a darning needle with a length of Yarn C and whip stitch around the folded border. To finish, turn the mat over and use a hot glue gun on the WS to give the mat a non-slip back; outline the rectangle edge first and then fill in the shape with diagonal lines.
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Show off your ‘awesome’ sewing skills with a cute flag-shaped cushion SHOPPING LIST Cotton fabric fat quarter Felt: 30 x 30cm Bondaweb: 30 x 30cm Embroidery thread Stuffing Paper for the templates Tracing paper Air erasable marker pen Pins Sewing machine Sewing thread
Draw out a flag shape no more than 55cm in length, including a 1cm seam allowance all the way around. Write your slogan letters to fit your cushion centrally. Then reverse the slogan for transferring onto the Bondaweb in the next step. Fold your fabric in half right sides (RS) together, place your flag cushion template on top then draw round it with the marker. Place the Bondaweb paper side up over the reversed word template and draw around it in pencil. Press the Bondaweb paper side up on to one side of your felt square and cut the word out. Peel the backing off and position the word centrally on the front cushion piece. Iron the word in place by placing a thin cloth on top. Embroider around the edge of the word with a contrast thread as shown. Pin the cushion front and back with RS together and sew, leaving a gap at the flat end for turning. Turn the cushion RS out and stuff the fibrefill through the gap. Sew up the gap by hand.
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Stitch a fun blanket and bring good vibes to picnic time SHOPPING LIST Patterned cotton fabric, 137 x 137cm Plain cotton fabric, 137 x 137cm Pompom trim, 4.5m Yarn Yarn needle Pencil Twine Sewing machine Pins Sewing thread
Cut a circle from your patterned fabric. The easiest way is to find the centre of the fabric, tie a piece of twine to the pencil, then hold (or pin) the end of the twine at the centre of the fabric. Next, draw a circle onto the fabric with the pencil and cut out. You can then use this shape as a template for the plain fabric. Pencil on the words you want to embroider centrally on the right side (RS) of the patterned fabric. Thread a length of yarn through the needle and knot the two ends together, then bring it up from the wrong side (WS) at the start of the first letter. Following the pencil line, bring the needle back down, roughly 1cm away. Continue embroidering the lettering with a chain of split stitches. To create a split stitch, come up through the fabric about 1cm away from your first stitch. Insert the needle back down into the fabric in the middle of your first stitch, splitting the yarn, then pull the needle through. Once finished, place the fabric circles together with RS facing, pin around the outside and then sew, leaving a 7.5cm gap for turning. Turn the blanket RS out, then stitch the gap closed. Pin and sew the trim around the edge of the blanket.
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YOU WILL NEED 1m cream cotton fabric 50cm blue cotton fabric 25cm yellow cotton fabric Bias binding maker tool, 2.5cm 15m hemming tape, 2cm wide 25cm doublesided lightweight interfacing Rotary cutter Cutting mat Tailor’s chalk Matching sewing thread Sewing machine Sewing needle Scissors 40 x 40cm cushion pad
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the back of the cushion cover. Fold one of the longer edges of one of the rectangles to the wrong side by 1cm, then again by 1cm, before pinning it in place. Repeat along one long edge of the other rectangle, then sew along the folded edges. Lay the woven panel RS up, making sure the yellow and blue strips are vertical. Lay one of the cream rectangles on top so the raw edges line up 1cm from the last strip on the edges of the panel. Lay the other rectangle on top, lining up with the other side of the panel in the same way – the hemmed edges should overlap. Pin and sew around the edge of the cushion cover, 1.2cm in – this should catch the edges of the outer strips, holding them down neatly. Trim the seams to 0.5cm, trim across the corners, then over-sew all the way around with a zigzag stitch. Turn the cover RS out and fill with a cushion pad.
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hort of storage and cash? Then why not make your own bookshelf? This design can be made to fit, such as in an alcove or beside of a chimney breast, and be freestanding or wall-mounted, it’s your choice.
YOU WILL NEED Essential ) Hand saw ) Set square ) Knife ) Chisel ) Tape measure ) Drill ) Drill bits – 3mm and 8mm ) Hand plane ) Masking tape ) Wood (oak or similar) – 5m of 275 x 25mm, 1m of 300 x 25mm, 1.5m of 25 x 50mm ) 8mm dowel ) 45mm screws ) Wood glue ) Sandpaper Useful ) Chop or rotary saw ) Doubleedged flush cutting saw ) Stanley knife ) Danish oil
top tip Chop or mitre saws can be picked up fairly cheaply and could be worth investing in if you plan to do a lot of carpentry. They make it quicker and easier to cut wood accurately
For more inspiring DIY ideas like this, check out Maker.Home – 15 Step-by-Step Projects to Transform Your Home. Inside you’ll find out how to cut your own chopping boards, construct a clothes rack, make a magnetic knife holder and much more… Maker.Home by Tobias George, £16.99, Welbeck Publishing
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Mark out and cut two 1m lengths to use as the upright sides of your bookshelf. We used a chop saw for accuracy and a neat cut, but this could be done by hand, or you could ask staff at the timber yard where you’re buying the wood to cut it for you. Measure the shelves Use a tape measure on one of the uprights to mark the intervals where you want your shelves to go. Measure the height of your largest book – if it’s 290mm, for example, make the gaps between your shelves 300mm for clearance. Measure the thickness of your shelves (we suggest using 25mm-thick wood) and use your set square to mark where each of the shelves will go. Transfer these lines onto the other upright. S rong joints Now make the dado joints. These are really strong woodworking joints made by creating a channel cut across the grain of one piece of wood (the upright) that a second piece (the shelf) slots into. Take time to make these accurate, so that each shelf piece fits nice and tight. Lay your set square on the lines you just marked and score along them with a Stanley knife or similar implement. The knife mark should help you create a more accurate cut with the saw. Mark the shelf de th Draw two lines 10mm deep on the side of the upright to
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the slots where the shelves will go. Screw and glue all the shelves into one upright, then do the same on the other side. Add dowels For a neat look, add dowels to all your screw holes. Just pop a little glue in each hole and push or lightly hammer the dowels into the holes, then cut them flush with a handsaw. If there’s any of the dowel left hanging out after cutting, you can grab a sharp chisel and, keeping it nice and flat against the side, push it across the dowel to shave off thin amounts. This is called ‘paring’. Top shelf Measure the top of the bookshelf, then using your remaining piece of timber, mark out the length to cut. We added a little overhang on either side of the top to keep the top and bottom of the unit balanced. Secure the top Place the cut top piece where you want it to go and mark where you need to add screws. Use the same drilling technique in Step 7 to drill holes and screw the top on. You can add dowels as you did before. Sand and finish Sand down the whole bookshelf unit to make sure it’s smooth and snag-free. You can paint yours if you like but we decided to give our bookshelf a coat of Danish oil to really make the wood grain stand out. Just follow the steps on the back of the tin to ensure you get the best results.
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stick around and what won’t. Do plenty of research and pick a colour that suits your personal tastes, fits in with the rest of your home and works well for your lifestyle. We introduced the ‘Magnet Create’ range for customers just like you. It allows you to design a kitchen with the colours of your choice, whether it’s an allover shade you want or just an accent. The 20 hues in the range have been carefully curated to stand the test of time. As well as the dark and moody hues of the moment, the range also features softer, subtle shades that are a little bit different – you could combine them for a striking contrast (see below). Choose a colour not just for how it looks, but for how it makes you feel. Colour can evoke memories, moods and even tastes or smells. Keep this in mind to help you design a kitchen that’s unique and one that you’ll never grow tired of.
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I want to re-paint my bedroom but I have asthma. Is there a paint that won’t aggravate my condition? Helena Thompson, Coventry
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Georgina Taylor, Trade Marketing Manager of Fiskars, suggests… Weeds can be a real pain no matter what size your garden is. The first thing to remember when tackling them is that you need to remove the whole weed, not just the visible part above the ground, as even a tiny part of the root can regrow. If you have lots of weeds to remove, it’s best to wait until after its rained as the ground will be softer, allowing you to remove the weeds more easily. Having the right tools also helps. Fiskars Xact Weed Puller removes weeds by their roots and saves you from having to use chemicals or weed killers, so it’s better for the environment. Its long handle also means you don’t have to bend down to tackle them. The most important thing to remember is that the sooner you tackle weeds, the less time they have to bed in and expand their roots. Xact Weed Puller, £29.40, Fiskars
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Jo Naughton, Co-founder and PR Director, Lights4fun says… If you don’t have an outdoor socket in your garden, solar-powered lights are the way to go. Nobody wants trailing wires or to have to plug lights in through open windows. Solar-powered lights work best during the summer, when the days are longer and brighter but they’ll work well all year round. Most solar-powered lights have integral timers to save battery life, but it also means you don’t need to remember to switch them off.
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Neil Daly, Category Director for Building and Technical at B&Q, has these solutions… If your kitchen sink is slow to drain or stops draining completely, there’s probably a blockage somewhere in your waste pipe. A common cause is grease in the trap. If the water doesn’t drain at all, then you’ve got a complete blockage, which means there’s an obstruction in the waste pipe. There are a number of ways you can sort this out: Method 1 If your sink is completely blocked, partially fill it with water and place the rubber cup of a sink plunger over the plug-hole. Stuff a damp cloth into the overflow pipe outside to prevent any loss of pressure. Then pump the plunger up and down vigorously. Take the
You can set a time for when you want them to switch off and on, or you can also just let them come on when it gets dark. When you first buy your lights, switch them on and leave them outside to charge before putting them in their final position. When you place them, make sure you position the battery panel so it gets as much sunlight as possible – it’s best not to hide it under plants as it won’t work as effectively. If the lights don’t come on, it probably means the supplied rechargeable battery needs replacing. The best way to check is to open the back of the solar panel, take out the supplied battery and replace it with an ordinary one. Place the solar panel face down on a surface to simulate darkness and if the lights illuminate, you’ve found your problem. Solar-powered lights are easy to maintain – you just have make sure the panel is clean, with no
plunger away and see if the water will drain. You may need to repeat this a few times. Method 2 If that fails, try using a chemical drain-cleaning product. HG Duo Unblocker works well but remember to wear protective gloves and goggles when you use it, and make sure you follow the instructions carefully as this cleaner is toxic. Don’t use it around other chemicals such as bleach, as doing so could release dangerous gases. It’s also a good idea to spread some petroleum jelly around the plug-hole to protect it from damage. Method 3 If the blockage still hasn’t cleared, you’ll have to remove the waste trap under the sink. Put a bucket under it to catch any spillage, then unscrew the trap and empty the contents into the bucket. If you don’t find a blockage in the waste trap, use a drain auger to probe further into the waste pipe, pushing it down through the pipe towards the overflow outside. Once you’ve cleared the problem, clean the trap and put it back together, making sure you replace any washers or O-rings. But don't over-tighten it as it maybe difficult to undo later on.
soil particles or water residue. You can wipe solar panels down with a damp cloth. There are lots of choices available – as well as fairy lights, you can also buy solarpowered festoons, deck lights, wall lights, lanterns and water features.
Inject some eco-friendly evening atmosphere into your garden with a set of solar-powered lights
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HG Duo Drain unblocker, £11; Tools 4 Steel 4 spring spiral drain cleaner (1,828.8mm), £7.83, both B&Q
If you have a DIY or maintenance question, write to Ask the Experts, Your Home, Immediate Media, Eagle House, Colston Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4ST or email asktheexperts@yhmag.co.uk
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CRAFT STASH Find the latest crafting news, workshops and brilliant buys
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X MARKS THE SPOT Reminisce over your favourite destinations with one of these stitchy passport covers from Chasing Threads. Each leather sleeve is printed with a world map so you can mark every country you’ve visited with a colourful cross. A needle and thread are also included so you’ll have everything you need in this neat little package. Whether you’ve got the wanderlust bug or you know someone that does, it’s a gift that will bring a smile to the faces of those who are eager to tick off their next adventure! Prices for the passport covers start at £25 from wearechasingthreads.com.
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Have you ever wanted to try your hand at candle making? Then the Noa starter kit (£39.95 from shopnoa.co.uk) could be for you. Each kit comes with all the materials and tools you need to create two mediumsized candles in a scent of your choice. Stepby-step instructions are included or you can follow an online guide via an Instagram video if you prefer.
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Passion for pattern In Reloved Upholstery’s online surface pattern design and cushion-making course, you’ll really be able to get stuck into the creative process. During the class, you’ll design a print using the latest digital pattern-making software, then you’ll learn how to transfer it onto fabric and create a unique throw cushion. The £89 class can be accessed until December 2020 and you can find out more at relovedupholstery.co.uk.
Hook some colourful crochet Anna Nikipirowicz wants to bring cheer to your home by helping you use crochet to fashion beautiful wreaths and other decorative pieces. Inside her book, k, Crocheted Wreaths for the Home, you’ll find out how to make wreaths adorned with yarn flowers, birds and bunnies, as well as 12 mini projects including garlands and terraria. Crocheted Wreaths for the Home, Anna Nikipirowicz (£12.99, Search Press)..
A HINT OF INDIA Stitcher extraordinaire and queen of upcycling, Lisa Comfort has released a collection of brandnew fabrics for soft furnishings. All the pattern designs, including the two swatches of Peacock Lassi below, are inspired by the flora and fauna Lisa saw on her recent trip to India. These cotton twill materials, priced at £30 per metre from lisacomforthome.com, will allow you to create a range of gorgeous homewares. We can see them as beautiful blinds with matching lampshades in contrasting hues.
Reader homes Discover decorating and renovating inspiration in three revamped properties
Show off your hard work in Your Home Have you been decorating your home during lockdown? If so, we’d love to see photos of the finished results and, who knows, it may even feature in a future issue. You can share them on Instagram using #YHlovemyhome and #YourHomemagazine, or email yourhome@immediate.co.uk
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My home décor is my favourite pastime Vikki Savage spends her spare time doing-up her 1930s house, updating it with the hottest interior trends, clever upcycling projects and style-savvy ideas
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hen Vikki Savage wants to switch off and relax, she picks up a paintbrush and starts decorating! ‘All my spare time is spent painting rooms, upcycling furniture or thinking about interiors,’ she says. ‘It starts whenever I buy a piece of second-hand furniture and then, before I know it, I’ve painted the walls a different shade to match my new find.’ When Vikki and her husband Will bought their three-bedroom semi around six years ago, it was in dire need of love and attention. Every
inch of their new home was covered in layers of cream paint. Vikki particularly remembers the fussy curtains that blocked out precious daylight, but all of the original features had either been removed or boarded up. They also had to fix lots of botched DIY jobs, including holes that had been stuffed with newspaper and then painted over. Despite its flaws, Vikki loved the house instantly. ‘As soon as I walked in, I knew this was the one. We loved the proportions of the rooms and the layout. Although the
‘I’ve decorated most rooms three times since moving in. It’s only now that I’m finally happy.’
Plantation shutters filter the daylight into this room transforming the space. ‘I made the coffee table using a top from Pallet Fever and added legs from Tip Toe designs.’ The chair is from Cult Furniture and on the walls artwork from Poster Vibes, Desenio and Disko Kids
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WE ARE Vikki Savage (@little_savage_life), 34, and her husband Will, 41. We both work for the NHS, and have two children: Findlay, four, and Alice, two.
OUR HOME IS A 1930s three-bedroomed semi-detached property on the outskirts of Shrewsbury.
MY BEST BARGAIN The set of dining chairs I got for free and then painted black.
MY ADVICE IS Buy things for your home that you truly love, not because they match your décor choices. FIRST FLOOR Kitchen
A curved alcove was one of the few original features left exposed in this 1930s house. ‘My husband put the shelves up for me so I can display my growing collection of plants, artwork and picture frames’
place looked a little tired around the edges, I could see beyond the dated décor,’ she says. Previously, the couple had been renting a citycentre apartment that they couldn’t decorate. When they bought their first home together, they were eager and excited to add some personality to the place. Within a year of moving in, Vikki was pregnant with their first child, Findlay, so they had to forge ahead with their decorating plans to make the home ready for their new arrival. ‘We tore down the curtains and had shutters installed for a cleaner look. They were the first big purchase for our home,’ says Vikki. ‘We concentrated on the downstairs rooms and then moved upstairs to start on the bedrooms and nursery.’
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Originally, the living room fireplace was dark brown and had a cream faux-marble insert and a gold grate. ‘I hated it so painted everything I could black and wrapped the hearth with black plastic wrap.’ Above it hangs a mirror from Soak.com. The little stool, which is being used as a side table, is from IKEA and lighting up the room is a glass pendant fitting from Next
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The chairs were gifted to Vikki and she painted them black to match the rest of her décor scheme. The table and bench are from RCC Furniture
As the couple had no DIY experience, Vikki’s father was on call to help out. ‘One day, Dad and I took a hammer to the dining room chimney breast. We revealed the brick fireplace, which had been boarded up with chipboard. We ripped up the carpet in what later became Alice’s bedroom and discovered a pretty, yellow-tiled hearth,’ she says. ‘Will was never sure what project he might come home to find me taking on. I could be up a ladder painting, on the floor ripping carpets up or knocking holes in the walls.’ Vikki admits that her first attempts at creating schemes for the rooms resulted in a few horror stories. ‘I can’t believe that I filled the living room with purple accessories. It was horrible!’ She also painted the kitchen walls a sky-blue shade, which she detested immediately because it clashed with the cupboards. ‘I’ve decorated most rooms about three times since moving in. It’s only now that I’m finally happy. It’s taken time to work out what colours work in this house and find my own sense of style.’
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Vikki painted her secondhand IKEA cupboard black – it holds her dinnerware and wine glasses. The wall hanging is from Echo Designs
A kitchen extension is in the pipeline, so for now, the couple painted the kitchen cupboards grey and installed a new oven and taps. The dramatic walls are painted in Stiffkey Blue by Farrow & Ball
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‘The wall cabinets overcrowded the kitchen… so we replaced them with shelves made from scaffolding boards.’
The children’s cooker was from IKEA and given a coat of the leftover kitchen paint. ‘The ‘PLAY’ letters are from Hobbycraft, which I painted in a geometric pattern,’ Vikki says
Vikki painted the white radiators to match the woodwork, giving them a contemporary look. She started with a specialist radiator/ metal primer and followed that with a coat of a heatresistant black paint
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Good idea! For a cleaner, more contemporary look, swap your curtains for Venetian blinds. Inspired by Dulux’s colour of the year, Vikki painted her bedroom in Tranquil Dawn, creating a panel effect around the room and up and over the bed. The lampshade above the bed is by Sian Elin
Although their new home was structurally sound, the bathroom was in need of attention. It was a separate toilet and washroom, which they knocked through to make one large family bathroom. ‘We struggled to find a company that would do what we wanted. Lots of firms had preconceived ideas of the design and layout. In the end, we hired a local plumber who was more open to our ideas.’ Other areas of Vikki’s home have been given short-term fixes. One day, they plan to open up the back of the house and knock through from the kitchen into the dining room. Not wanting to waste good money on
‘We love the original stainedglass in our front door as it casts colour into the hallway on a sunny day.’ This welcoming entrance includes a small telephone table that Vikki snapped up for £25, a black banister and panelling on the walls To make all her junk shop finds match, Vikki painted them all in the same shade: Gentlemen’s Club by Frenchic Paint. Above the bedside table hangs a plug-in light and the face vase is from H&M
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REAL HOME The bathroom was two years in the planning. As Vikki explains: ‘It was the most expensive project we’ve undertaken. I wanted to make sure we got it perfect. We couldn’t afford an expensive mistake.’ The black, Crittallstyle shower screen and bath were both from Soak.com, the white Herringbone tiles on wall and the patterned floor tiles are from Your Tiles
Swapping the usual chrome for brushed-brass fixtures and fittings gives a luxe, on-trend feel. Vikki’s are by Crosswater Originally, there was a wall dividing this room in two. The bathroom took about two weeks to complete from start to finish. ‘I love the idea of taking a long bath, but the kids actually use it much more than I do!’ says Vikki. The vanity unit and illuminated mirror are both from Roper Rhodes
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Vikki painted half the walls in Denim Drift by Dulux and then stuck black triangle stickers from eBay above. The light fitting and chest of drawers are both from IKEA. Vikki made the ‘Findlay’ sign from wire
updating her kitchen, Vikki has given it a temporary makeover. ‘We bought a new oven and taps, but kept the worktop and units, and I painted the walls to freshen up the space,’ she says. ‘The wall cabinets overcrowded the room and Will kept hitting his head on them. We took them down and replaced them with shelves made from scaffolding boards.’ When the couple’s second child, Alice, grew out of her cot it was the perfect time for Vikki to give her daughter’s room a makeover. ‘There used to be a double bed in there, but we got rid of that to turn it into a proper bedroom for Alice,’ she says. With her craft and now-impressive DIY skills, Vikki did everything herself in the room – the grideffect wall, the wooden house, the floral wallpaper and the cute canopy are all her own handiwork. As her home style has evolved over time, Vikki has grown more confident taking risks with her interior decisions. ‘If I see a design idea that I love but can’t afford, I work out a way to make it myself. I get a real enjoyment out of upcycling and painting. But I have to be careful because, before I know it, I’ve accidentally redecorated a whole room.’
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This mini wardrobe was a junk shop find that Vikki painted in Dusky Blush by Frenchic. The wallpaper is called ‘Wild in my Garden’ by Photowall
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Add subtle pattern with a geometric statement rug. Peru rug, £179.99, Very.co.uk
Finish a scheme with a luxe accent chair in goes-witheverything grey. Felpa accent chair in Grey, £279, Harvey Norman
A novelty face vase will bring a sense of fun to any room. Magnolia long face vase, £14.99, TK Maxx
Add light and greenery with this plant pot and lamp combo. Metal hanging lamp with plant pot, £95, Cult Furniture
Keep plants hydrated with a watering can you won’t mind being on show. Cosmo small watering can, £12, Debenhams Pick a dark wall shade for an atmospheric feel. In Deep Water emulsion, £49.99 for 2.5l, Dowsing & Reynolds
Brighten things up with a retro star lamp. LED star light, £28, Talking Tables at Amara
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The country look made my house a home
The Victorian property’s rustic charm was a big draw for Pauline
Creativity and a love of all things rustic helped Pauline Fox turn a jaded property into her own country idyll
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move from London to the countryside was little more than an idea at the back of Pauline Fox’s mind, until she visited a spot in rural Essex and just fell in love with it. ‘I’d always thought I’d move at some point, but it all happened really quickly,’ she says. ‘My own house wasn’t even on the market. I looked around the village and before I knew it, I’d made an offer on a property.’
The home that proved irresistible to Pauline was part of a large Victorian vicarage that had been converted into several residences. The one that caught her eye had its own small garden as well as access to spacious communal grounds. ‘There weren’t many options in my price range and this was such an unusual place,’ she says. ‘A period property was a must for me and here was a share of a beautiful old building in a lovely, quiet setting.’
Pauline’s pale neutrals boost light and give the sitting room a sense of calm. She painted the walls in Pale Dove Grey emulsion from Laura Ashley, adding shades of pink and layers of texture for interest. The large sideboard and coffee table are both old, upcycled pieces
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COME ON IN… No space is wasted in the sitting room. The dining table and chairs, which Pauline bought second-hand and painted, fit neatly into a corner and the shelf above is perfect for showing decorative pieces
‘I’m always on the lookout for interesting bargains and I’ve picked up lots things over the years from charity shops, eBay and house clearances’
WE ARE Pauline Fox, 53, a retail manager and crafter (@betsyblairhome) and my grown-up children, Emily 26 and Tom, 23.
OUR HOME is a three-bedroomed wing of a converted Victorian vicarage near Saffron Walden, Essex.
MY FAVOURITE ITEM Is my Smeg fridge, which came from our old home. It’s in keeping with the country look.
I’D LOVE TO CHANGE The modern internal doors for old, reclaimed ones. At some point I’ll put some glass into the front door too, to spread the sunlight around a bit.
I’VE LEARNED THAT Light affects how colours look in different parts of a room so tester pots are really worth the money. GROUND FLOOR
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The classic, off-white sofa, an investment buy from Laura Ashley, sits comfortably alongside painted and revamped second-hand furniture. Pretty handmade touches, such as the framed fabric heart, soften the sitting room’s neutral scheme
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An open shelf to display prewatty pieces breaks up a blank ll and adds interest. The kitchen overlooks the grounds behind the property. Pauline updated the kitchen units, tiles and walls with Farrow & Ball’s Shaded White and Skimming Stone, minimising the modern lines as far as she could. Traditional, creamcoloured accessories add to the country look
‘I primed the kitchen cupboards and tiles, painted everything and then crossed my fingers. Amazingly it’s all stood up really well and is such an improvement’ The interior was sound and had the space that Pauline and her two grown-up children, Tom and Emily, needed. But as much as she loved the cottage character of the bedrooms and the sitting room’s big windows, high ceiling and wooden floor, the house’s décor was far from ideal. There were glossy black kitchen cabinets and old-fashioned striped wallpapers, while the purple and mauve colour schemes were a long way from Pauline’s taste. ‘I’m a massive fan of pretty pastels and the modern country look, and I love combining it with Scandi,
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French and handmade elements too,’ she says. ‘The rooms seemed dark, cold and unloved. It bothers me when my home doesn’t feel right and I knew I’d be redecorating right through the property.’ Pauline started to make changes as soon as she moved in. No structural work was required, but with the help of her son and daughter, she painted the walls throughout. She opted for shades of off-white and pale grey to maximise light while still keeping a feeling of warmth. Upstairs, she used wallpaper sparingly to add subtle pattern
and softness to each of the bedrooms. Downstairs, she created a focal point for the sitting room by swapping the unappealing electric fire for a more traditional stove, with a white stone surround. The kitchen was Pauline’s biggest challenge. Although it was spacious and well-appointed, the dark floor, modern, high-shine cabinets and peach tiles jarred with Pauline’s love of soft, muted tones and textures. ‘I’d love to have replaced everything,’ she says. ‘My dream would be a neutral, painted wooden kitchen, pale
REAL HOME Pauline turned the landing into a dressing and make-up area, accessorising it with bunting and a fabric-trimmed tealight jar from Betsy Blair Home. ‘I wanted to have a feature with things to see rather than a dead space’
‘I’m a massive fan of pretty pastels and the modern country look, and I love combining it with Scandi, French and hand-made elements, too’ With plenty of natural light coming in, one corner of the kitchen doubles as Pauline’s crafting area. She painted the walls in Farrow & Ball’s Skimming Stone modern emulsion. She’s had the chunky table for years and the retro-style radio reflects her love for all things vintage
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Gentle blues and creams combine to give the main bedroom its country cottage feel. Pauline chose Farrow & Ball’s Shaded White modern emulsion, and Paris Rose Blue wallpaper from Cabbages and Roses. ‘I loved the aged look of this wallpaper, but I only used a single roll, so it didn’t cost too much, or overwhelm the room’
Simple, modern bedroom furniture blends easily with Pauline’s painted mirror and vintage dressing-table accessories. To pull the bedroom’s blue floral theme together, Pauline accessorised the chest of drawers with some framed leftover wallpaper scraps
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Pauline chose the furniture in Emily’s room carefully, to work with the low sloping ceiling. All the items are salvaged, second-hand buys. ‘The big chest of drawers was a real find,’ says Pauline. ‘The dimensions were just right and the crystal knobs are so pretty’
REAL HOME Limited head height made it a challenge to lay out Emily’s attic bedroom. She opted for decorative, French-inspired style with plenty of texture and elegant whiteon-white Josette White wallpaper and coordinating cushions from Laura Ashley. The walls are Cotton White matt emulsion, also from Laura Ashley
IDEAS TO STEAL Soften a corner with pretty ceramics, delicate glassware and fresh flowers gathered on small-scale painted furniture. Faversham console table in Old White, £229, Maine Furniture Company
Potted fake flowers are a long-lasting substitute for the real thing.
Lots of white and reflective surfaces increase the feeling of space in Pauline’s en-suite bathroom
Pink Artificial Roses, £5.99, Homescapes Online
Create a cosy, cottage glow with a classic, whitewashed wooden lamp. Wooden Table Lamp with Linen Shade, £34.95, Melody Maison
limestone flooring and a traditional rangetype cooker, but I just didn’t have the budget. I had to be resourceful.’ Although she couldn’t alter the floor, Pauline decided to paint the walls, tiles and cupboards in tranquil, creamy tones. ‘I primed the kitchen cupboards and tiles, painted everything and then crossed my fingers,’ she says. ‘Amazingly it’s all stood up really well and is such an improvement.’ With no opportunity to measure up before moving in, Pauline found that although most of her furniture fitted in well, some items just didn’t work in the new setting. For example, the bedroom ceilings were too low for her existing wardrobes and only self-assembly furniture could squeeze up the narrow stairs. ‘This house is a bit smaller than
my old one, so I needed different pieces,’ she says. ‘I’m always on the lookout for interesting bargains and I’ve picked up lots of things over the years from charity shops, eBay and house clearances.’ Pauline checked out local markets and other useful sources in the area. With her keen eye, she added to her existing furniture and built a modern rustic look without breaking the bank. Her timeless, practical high street buys are mixed in with vintage finds and country-inspired one-offs. She has also refurbished various pieces herself, including the sitting room’s large decorative sideboard and the hall’s pretty, painted console table. ‘I’ve always enjoyed being creative and paint is definitely my friend,’ she says. ‘I’ve used it to update everything from small items, such as picture frames and chairs, all the way through to quite large pieces of furniture.’ Fabrics are the second key component of Pauline’s country look. She makes her own cushions, bunting and lampshades from faded florals and linens. Dainty printed cotton swatches have been framed to add colour on the walls and flower-filled jam-jars trimmed with scraps of ribbon and lace dot the surfaces. ‘It’s been quite tough bringing this property back to life,’ she says. ‘At times I wasn’t too sure how it was going to turn out, but it certainly feels like home now.’
Bring the country look into the kitchen with practical, retro-style storage tins. Tea Canister, £10, Garden Trading
Framed florals add gentle colour and a pretty touch to neutral walls. Peonies and Roses poster, from £4.95 unframed, Desenio
Relaxed and rustic, a white bed provides an anchor piece for Pauline’s country-inspired bedroom. Denver white wooden double bed, £219.99, Furniture Choice
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It’s small, but super-chic With careful plans and creative thinking, Susan and Brett transformed a no-frills wooden beach hut into a style-packed, year-round coastal bolthole
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he unspoiled West Somerset coast is a favourite spot for Susan Juggins and her partner Brett Bates. As a child, Brett holidayed here regularly with his family. In 2015, the couple arrived to visit Brett’s parents, who were enjoying a break in one of the traditional wooden beach huts, clustered between a freshwater lake and the shore. ‘It’s an incredibly peaceful place, with real charm,’ says Susan. ‘When we spotted one of the huts for sale on the site, Brett and I just couldn’t say ‘no’. We weren’t looking for a project at that stage, but we decided to put what we had into something we would both really appreciate.’
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The hut the couple bought had been standing empty for some time and was damp, bare and decrepit. But the open views and tranquil location were idyllic and Susan and Brett knew there was huge potential. ‘We could see it would make an amazing hideaway that could be used all year round and we wanted to introduce as many home comforts as possible,’ says Susan. Susan and Brett sealed the deal in the autumn of 2015 and worked tirelessly through the winter. They cleared piles of wet sand and debris that had accumulated underneath the hut, before stripping the interior, replacing the windows and getting
Curtains around the bed, and a leather sofa from IKEA help to zone the beach hut’s small, open-plan interior and keep the space flexible
REAL HOME The living area’s white IKEA drawers echo the kitchen units. A stylish metal trunk, found on eBay, doubles as storage and a coffee table. The window shutters came from B&Q and the French doors open onto the outdoor dining area
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WE ARE Susan Juggins, 55, a retired civil servant, and my partner, Brett Bates, 54, a retired landscape gardener, and two Border Collies, Maverick and Lola.
OUR HOME IS An open-plan, wooden beach-hut built in the 1930s, on the West Somerset coast.
MY BIGGEST CHALLENGE Was fitting everything in. But there’s a proper bathroom and the kitchen’s got a standard-sized oven, hob, fridge, dishwasher and even a microwave, so we did it!
I’M REALLY PLEASED WITH The galvanised metal hinges, hooks and handles. They’re chunky, solid and inexpensive and I like the functional feel.
I’M SO GLAD I chose hard flooring. It’s impossible to stop sand getting indoors here, but the laminate is quick and easy to clean.
MY TOP TIP Splash out on the things you touch, such as good-quality bedlinen and well-made furniture.
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up-to-date wiring, plumbing and eco-friendly sheepswool insulation installed. ‘We wanted to be ready as soon as possible, so we did as much as we could ourselves,’ says Susan, ‘After a day at work, we’d sometimes be here until the early hours of the morning, working in the dark and cold. It was exhausting, but at the same time, we loved it.’ As the structure took shape, Susan began developing the interior. With only a five by four metre space to play with, creating a practical and desirable interior was a challenge, but she was determined not to compromise. She spent hours perfecting the plans for the layout in order to get the most from every inch. ‘The idea was to fit a boutique apartment into a beach hut without losing the character,’ she says. ‘It had to have a king-size bed, a standard dishwasher and a proper walk-in shower.’ Her ingenious design includes a wellequipped kitchen, fully-fitted shower room and comfortable living space, yet feels anything but cramped. ‘I spent weeks researching online, looking at caravans and yachts for ideas, and working out the dimensions and positions of things,’ she says. ‘I didn’t want to waste any space.’
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Neat, white IKEA kitchen units maximise the space. ‘I chose the gloss finish to reflect light and they’re handle-less too, so nothing sticks out,’ says Susan
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‘I spent weeks researching online, looking at caravans and yachts for ideas, and working out the dimensions and positions of things’ As a nod to their coastal location, Susan upcycled plain cork coasters with leftover paint and offcuts from navigational maps. The soft colours echo the beach hut’s blue and green highlights
Brett and Susan painted the bed and built a frame, so it could be screened with simple white curtains that Susan found at Next. The beaded panel (the Dew Drop curtain from Curtains Direct 2U is similar) lets light through and adds a splash of texture and colour
Prints by artist Janet Bell inspired the beach hut’s fresh green, blue and violet accents. Susan revamped a handy extending table that belonged to her uncle, and painted some folding chairs passed on by a friend, to make the breakfast area
The spacious feel is down to clever choices, such as underfloor heating to keep the walls clear of protruding heaters, neat bathroom fixtures, storage that’s hidden under the bed and unobtrusive curtains to screen off the comfy sleeping area from the living zone. ‘Two sofas would have been ideal, but I just went for one, plus an armchair, which gives us more room to move around,’ says Susan. ‘I chose compact kitchen units and a folding breakfast table and chairs for inside, as we’ve made the most of outdoors with lovely dining furniture and lots of seating.’ A stylish, interesting look was as important to Susan as practicality and comfort. The walls and ceiling were all painted white to create a fresh, open vibe and maximise the feeling of light and space. Taking inspiration from the palettes of some of her favourite artworks, she has layered on vibrant turquoise blues, fresh greens and vivid pinks. ‘There are English seaside and American beach-y elements, as well as urban industrial touches such as the metal pendant lights and modern
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IDEAS TO STEAL For the compact bathroom, the couple picked a powerful electric shower, and space-saving bathroom fixtures from Victoria Plum. The eyecatching sea chart panel was made by transferring a digital licensed copy from the UK Hydrographic Office onto an acrylic sheet
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Repurpose old maps to add charm to walls and decorate homewares. pieces like the white gloss kitchen, and leather furniture,’ she says. ‘It’s a real mix of classic and contemporary, so I put everything onto Pinterest boards beforehand to make sure it would all sit comfortably together.’ Having put so much thought into the design, Susan and Brett shopped around carefully and adapted or upcycled items where necessary to fit their scheme. ‘Most of our budget went on the structure, but we didn’t compromise on the interior,’ she says. ‘It was more about thinking creatively to get what we wanted and spending in the right places.’ Alongside good-value high street buys, they sourced a slim bathroom door from a reclamation yard and cut it to size. The pendant lampshade over the seating area was rescued from a barn and re-painted. Although the bed wasn’t that expensive, they invested in a comfortable, high-quality mattress, so it feels luxurious. The made-tomeasure window shutters were a worthwhile investment, as nothing else would have produced quite the right look. Susan and Brett thoroughly enjoyed the process of renovating their beach hut and now spend as much time there as they can. They also rent it out to guests (dunsterbeachhut. com). ‘It’s just a real escape,’ says Susan. ‘Life around here is quiet and simple, because there’s just the beach and the lake. But we’ve got every comfort and convenience too, so it’s the best of all worlds.’
A simple, four-poster bed creates a sense of luxury. Pino Four Poster Double bed, £345, Cuckooland
Folding furniture keeps a small space flexible. Macadam Blue Folding Chair, £12, Habitat
Galvanised metal details bring industrial appeal to the beach hut. Antique Galvanised Hook Rail, £20, Garden Trading
Breezy blue and green striped cushions pop out from the white backdrop. Morocco Blue cushion cover, £6.99 Homescapes Online Map accessories give a nod to the holiday nature of the hut. Pack of 4 Resin Vintage World Map Atlas Coasters, £12, The Contemporary Home
White, wood-effect flooring is perfect for the seaside setting. Sevenoaks White Oak Polished Wood Effect Tiles, £29.95 per square metre, Walls and Floors
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Food & drink Our favourite foodie finds this month and turn over for seasonal recipes
3 ways with… Chickpeas Make the most of this versatile store cupboard essential 4 Make your own hummus. Rinse a 400g tin of chickpeas and tip them into a food processor with 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and blitz until smooth. Add 2 cloves of garlic, 4 tbsp tahini, the juice of ½ lemon and ½ tsp ground cumin, and blitz again for about 5 minutes until smooth. Add about 30ml of water if it’s too thick then season to taste. 4 Chickpeas are also a delicious base for a veggie burger. Combine a 400g tin of chickpeas, a 200g tin of sweetcorn (both drained) and 150g roasted red pepper in a food processor and pulse. Add 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp ground coriander, ½ tsp ground cumin, 3 tbsp flour and seasoning, then pulse again, ensuring that some texture is retained. Divide the mixture into four patties and fry them with a generous amount of oil until golden, turning halfway. Serve in a burger bun with accompaniments of choice. 4 For a simple chickpea curry, heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and fry 1 chopped red onion, 3 sliced garlic cloves, 1 inch freshly grated ginger, 2 tsp garam masala and ½ tsp each of turmeric, ground coriander and chilli powder. Allow to cook for 1 minute then pour in a 400g tin of chopped tomatoes and 400g tin of coconut milk. Bring it to the boil then simmer until it’s reduced slightly. Pour in 2 tins of chickpeas and a bag of spinach and cook for 5 minutes. Season and sprinkle over some fresh coriander before serving.
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this month we love… If you struggle to find time to cook or go food shopping, then Oakhouse Foods can help. The frozen food service has over 350 delicious meals that it will deliver direct to your door. The Oakhouse team caters for all dietary needs and can even create bespoke meal lists. Our pick would be the fish pie followed by the indulgent black forest gateau (right). Meals start at £2.60 and you can find out more by visiting oakhouse foods.co.uk
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For high-quality coffee in an instant, try Carte Noire’s relaunched Classique range. Its rich aroma and much-loved taste make it the perfect afternoon pick me up. Priced from £3.50 for 100g – find it in all good supermarkets.
Baileys in a biscuit? Yes, you heard right. The Bahlsen Baileys Squares blend the iconic flavours of the Irish liqueur with strawberries and cream. Topped off with a layer of smooth milk chocolate, this creation has definitely tickled our fancy. Priced at £1.50, exclusively from Waitrose.
Wings are no longer reserved for meat eaters. The BBQ Cauliflower Wing Bites, £2.25, from Tesco’s new Fire Pit range rival any meat alternative. A flavour explosion of smoky barbecue sauce, parsley and smoked paprika, these are sure to be a hit at your next summer shindig.
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Barbecues are definitely on our agenda this month, as we need an excuse to try out the selection of sumptuous meat, fish and vegetarian options in Waitrose’s Scrumptious Summer range. Whether its the tangy flavours of the ginger beer spatchcock chicken, £8, the smoky aroma of the applewood beef burgers, £4, or the sticky sweetness of the vegan jackfruit burgers, £2.99, there’s something to sate all appetites. Visit waitrose.com to view the full range.
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AL FRESCO FEAST Food truly flourishes when it’s eaten in the fresh summer air. So why not treat the family to some fine outdoor dining with these flavourful recipes?
PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 10 minutes SERVES 4
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Halloumi and asparagus kebabs YOU WILL NEED 2 packs halloumi 1 pack asparagus tips 1 lime, juiced 3 tbsp olive oil ½ red chilli
DIRECTIONS Q Soak some kebab skewers in water to prevent burning. Drain the halloumi then slice it into finger-sized pieces. Q Cut the asparagus tips in half. Carefully thread the halloumi and asparagus onto the skewers. Q Whisk together 1 tbsp lime juice and the olive oil. Thinly slice the chilli and add it to the oil and lime dressing. Season to taste. Q Brush the dressing over the kebabs and cook them on the barbecue, turning and basting until they’re golden brown. Recipe and image aldi.co.uk 88
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Avocado, strawberry and halloumi salad YOU WILL NEED 250g halloumi 1 bag mixed leaves 4 Peruvian Hass avocados 200g strawberries 100g pomegranate seeds basil leaves 2 tbsp lemon juice 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp pomegranate molasses or clear honey salt and freshly ground pepper basil leaves
PREPARATION TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 5 minutes SERVES 4
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DIRECTIONS Q Slice the halloumi. Halve, pit and peel the avocados. Halve the strawberries. Q Heat a griddle pan or non-stick frying pan. Q Char-grill or dry fry the slices of halloumi cheese for 1-2 mins on each side until golden brown. Q Share the salad leaves between four plates. Q Slice the avocados over the salads, then share the halved strawberries between them. Q Arrange the halloumi cheese on top and scatter with the pomegranate seeds. Q To make the dressing, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil and either the pomegranate molasses or honey. Q Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle the dressing over each plate and serve with a few basil leaves scattered on top. Recipe and Image cookwithmands.com
Spicy hot dogs with sweet and sour glaze YOU WILL NEED 4 Tesco fiery habanero pork hot dogs oil for the barbecue bars or griddle 4 brioche hot dog rolls, halved 1 spring onion, finely sliced 15g coriander leaves For the glaze 1 tbsp dark soy sauce 1 tbsp white rice vinegar 3 tbsp ketchup 2 tbsp golden caster sugar
PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 30 minutes SERVES 4
Q In a small bowl, mix together all the glaze ingredients. Drizzle half over the sausages and use a pastry brush to coat all around. Clean the pastry brush thoroughly. Q Brush the bars of a preheated barbecue or griddle with oil. Cook the sausages over a medium heat for 25-30 mins until cooked through, turning and brushing with the remaining glaze occasionally. Q Meanwhile, lightly toast the cut sides of the hot dog rolls on the barbecue. Q Serve the hot dogs in the rolls scattered with the spring onion and coriander. Recipe and image realfood.tesco.com
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Raw Burgundy broccoli slaw with red cabbage, red onion and mayonnaise
PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes SERVES 4
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YOU WILL NEED 2 heads raw burgundy broccoli (green broccoli is fine too) ½ small red cabbage 1 red onion 1 small punnet cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp mayonnaise chopped fresh herbs (parsley, coriander, chives or spring onions)
DIRECTIONS Q Finely slice the broccoli, red cabbage and red onion and place in a non-metallic bowl. Q Halve the tomatoes and mix them together with the other vegetables in the bowl. Q Add the mayonnaise – just enough to bind the slaw together – then mix in the herbs and serve. Recipe and image from burgundybroccoli.com
PREPARATION TIME 25 minutes COOKING TIME 60 minutes SERVES 12
Berry and maple pavlova YOU WILL NEED baking paper 4 egg whites 250g maple sugar 1 tsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 litre whipping cream 500g strawberries, washed, stalks removed and quartered 300g blackberries, washed and halved 300g blueberries, washed 300g apricots, stoned and quartered 120g pure maple syrup, plus extra for drizzling (preferably golden colour for its delicate taste)
DIRECTIONS Q Preheat the oven to 150°C/Gas Mark 2. On some baking paper, draw around your serving plate in pencil to mark the shape for your meringue. Q Whisk the egg whites together until they form stiff peaks. Then add maple sugar, one tablespoon at a time until the mixture appears glossy and smooth. Q Whisk in the vinegar, cornflour and vanilla extract, then pour the mixture onto the baking paper but keep it within the circle you drew earlier. Q Spread the mixture out using a palette knife and create a dip in the centre. Make sure the sides are slightly higher than the middle, then transfer it onto a tray and bake in the oven for 60 minutes. Q Turn off the heat and allow the meringue to completely cool in the oven. For additional layers, repeat the process. Q Once all the meringue layers have thoroughly cooled, whisk the cream and maple syrup together in a bowl to form soft peaks. Then spread it between each layer of meringue, topping them with a mixture of the prepared fruits. Drizzle the pavlova with maple syrup to finish. Recipe and image courtesy of Maple from Canada. maplefromcanada.co.uk/recipes 90
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DINING IDEAS
GARDEN VARIETY Make your next al fresco feast a colourful one with bright mix-and-match tableware
You won’t mind too much if your tipple takes a tumble in one of these hardwearing bamboo-mix tumblers Bamboo patterned tumblers, £15 for 4, John Lewis & Partners
If you’re going for the countryliving look, pair wooden boards and linen napkins with pastel glassware to keep things classic Naryla glass lantern, £44; Drop highball glasses in Amethyst, £40 for 6; Drop wine glasses in Amethyst, £50 for 6; Aeron stoneware crockery, from £8, all Amara
Elevate the humble side salad to a table centrepiece in this statement bowl Large cabbage bowl, £22, Know & Love
Enjoy holiday vibes at home with this kitsch pineapple drinks dispenser BarCraft gold pineapple drinks dispenser, £30, KitchenCraft
These South American art-inspired plates are as good for hanging on your walls as they are for serving your meals Geometricos Bamboo Plate, £7.95; Abstrato Bamboo Plate, £6.95, both Sous Chef
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How do you make an al fresco supper even more tempting? Dish it up on deliciously bright enamel for a quirky colour clash Three-colour enamelware, from £10.75, RE
Pep up plain plates with colourful party -themed napkins
Plate up a summer salad with these swanky servers, and keep them on show the rest of the year – they’re too nice to hide away in a drawer
Paper Napkins, £1, Poundland
Enamel salad servers in Brushed Gold Mint, £29.50, Bombay Duck
Swap delicate wine glasses for chunkier, more durable ones when enjoying a drink outside Loire wine glass, £41.95 for a set of 6, Not Just Jugs
Adorn the table with foliage and flower garlands to bring a festival feel to your back garden Boho Spice glass jug, £35; Boho Spice Pom Pom Garland, £12.50; Boho Spice Cocktail Napkins, £3.50, all Talking Tables
Keep drinks cool with this ice bucket, finished in an iridescent sheen for 1980s neon nostalgia
A floral mesh cover will stop creepy crawlies enjoying your lunch before you do Bright flowers mesh food cover, £9, The Contemporary Home
With sturdy sides to help you get everyone’s drinks to the table in one piece, we think this leopard-motif tray is pretty roar-some
Lanterns will add atmospheric lighting to a summer soirée. This one from Garden Trading comes in three sunny hues
Animal Jungle round tray, £15, Marks & Spencer
Torello lantern, £45, Garden Trading
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Rainbow ice bucket, £39, John Lewis & Partners
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IMPROVEMENT HD Deck Dual in antique and carbon, £11.94 per metre, composite-prime.com
A deck ahead of the rest For beautiful decking that doesn’t come at the expense of the environment, turn to Composite Prime. It produces eco-friendly composite decking and has recycled 300 million plastic bottle tops in the process. The decking is made from a mix of recycled plastic and timber flour, a by-product of the wood-manufacturing process that’s 100 per cent sustainable. The accolades don’t stop there: the decking is also anti-fungal, slip-resistant and won’t deteriorate in the way regular wooden decking can. The HD Deck Dual is our top pick – its natural wood grain looks just like real timber and, as the boards are dual-sided with a different colour on each, you can create your own bespoke pattern. It’s available in two colourways: walnut and oak or antique and carbon. You can find out more at composite-prime.com.
Hot, hot, hot! With the cooler months on their way, now’s the time to replace ineffective radiators. The Play from The Radiator Centre combines style with functionality. It’s part of the efficiency range so you can expect to save on your heating bills without cutting back on heat. It’s available in a sophisticated white finish, for those inclined towards neutrals, or a range of fun pastels to enliven a child’s bedroom. Prices start from £534.16 and you can see the full range at theradiatorcentre.com.
Illuminate your outdoor space with the new range of smart wall lights from Philips Hue. Experiment with unique light effects using a combination of the Appear (left) and Attract lights (both £129.99). The Appear casts striking beams of light both up and down, while the Attract shines a subtle arc of colour downwards to create a flamboyant atmosphere once the Sun’s gone down. While these additions create a warm and inviting ambience by shining light in millions of subtle shade variations, they’ll also help you to feel safer in the dark and deter unwelcome guests. Go to meethue.com to find out more.
EVERY PENNY COUNTS Research from Boiler Plan has uncovered that many of us could significantly improve our energy efficiency throughout the warmer months. Turn your heating on for 10-15 minutes a week to reduce the chances of your boiler packing up come winter and place your fridge freezer out of direct sunlight so that excess energy isn’t used trying to regulate the temperature. Empty space in your freezer also means it has to work harder to stay cool, so stock up on plenty of ice cream and frozen goodies this August. Visit boilerplanuk.com for more advice.
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These semi-detached houses in Manchester are the UK’s greenest Victorian homes, with zero energy bills. Solar panels on the roof produce electricity but also heat the hot water tank. Find out more at ecospheric.co.uk
The homes in Woodlands Edge, Lincoln, include solar panels to produce electricity and come with access to allotments. Find out more at gustohomes.co.uk
ENJOY THE GOOD LIFE BY GOING OFF-GRID Switching to renewable energy sources to power your home will benefit the environment and reduce your running costs
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iving off-grid is a dream for many people. It means not being connected to the mains for your gas, electricity and water supplies, so you have to produce your own heating and power, and find a water source. Although being completely self-sufficient is a major lifestyle choice and generally only practical in remote locations, you can reduce your reliance on utility companies by generating energy from natural resources, such as the sun and wind. It’ll save you money and reduce your carbon dioxide emissions. But to make the best possible use of it you’ll need to upgrade your home’s insulation and find ways to use your energy as efficiently as possible. Here’s how to get started…
According to the Energy Saving Trust, installing a domestic solar panel system costs £4,800 on average, and will save you up to £390 per year
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Photovoltaic cells, or solar panels, are installed on your roof to capture energy from sunshine and convert it into electricity. They work best in strong sunlight so the ideal site for them is a southfacing, unshaded roof at a 30-40° pitch, though east- or west-facing roofs are suitable too. You’ll need an inverter to adjust the current for domestic use and a battery for storage, but you can earn money on any surplus electricity you generate and export it to the National Grid via the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). Solar panels won’t provide all of your home’s power, however, so combine them with another renewable source or invest in a generator if there’s no mains supply.
This stunning home features natural materials throughout and a biomass wood-burner in the open-plan living room
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Worcester-Bosch’s Greenskies solar thermal panels can produce around 60 per cent of a home’s hot water
If you’re after a home with renewable technology already installed, consider East Craigiecatt, outside Aberdeen. Triple glazed and highly insulated, it comes with solar panels, a wind turbine and over 14 acres of land. Find out more at galbraithgroup.com.
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A single wind turbine can produce the bulk of a home’s electricity. That said, it’s only really a practical option if you live in a location that’s exposed and breezy, such as on the side or brow of a hill, where the average wind speed is at least five metres per second. Small 1-2 kilowatt (kW) turbines can be mounted on the roof of your house or an outbuilding and, in many cases, won’t require planning permission, though consent will be needed for a more powerful free-standing turbine. As with solar panels, you’ll also need an inverter and a battery to store electricity for use when there’s no wind. It’s also worth looking into SEG payments for supplying any excess energy you generate to the National Grid.
Ground-source heat pumps use energy stored in the ground to heat water, radiators and underfloor systems. The heat is extracted through buried pipes or boreholes and installation should be carried out as part of a renovation rather than as a retrofit, as it’s messy and involves digging up the ground. The pump itself is installed indoors and should take up no more room than a conventional boiler. Air-source heat pumps are easier to fit and absorb warmth from outside air, which passes through a compressor to heat your home and the water you use. Both types of heat pump require a source of electricity and can provide income through the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).
A biomass system burns logs, wood chips or pellets to heat individual rooms or the entire house, depending on whether you opt for a stove or a boiler. Biomass is a sensible choice for a larger property where there’s plenty of space to store the fuel, particularly if there’s a ready supply of seasoned wood nearby. However, a pellet boiler is easier and more clean to use than one powered by logs. A wood-burning stove can be fitted with a back boiler for water heating, though you’ll need an additional heat source for the rest of your home. Both biomass boilers and pellet stoves with integrated boilers may qualify for RHI payments, provided the wood you use is sustainable and comes from an approved supplier.
An air-source heat pump is similar in size to an air-conditioning unit and should be fitted to an external wall with space around it to ensure good air flow
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The Vitovalor fuel-cell heating system, from Veissman, provides heat, hot water and free electricity by making its own hydrogen, all within a small domestic unit. It results in 40 per cent less gas consumption
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Ground-source heat pumps extract warmth from the ground through pipes laid in trenches. The owners of this field in Powys installed a Kensa pump to heat their home. The land is now covered and grazed by sheep
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If you have the space, it’s worth investing in a greenhouse to grow your own produce. ‘Even the smallest, unheated structure will allow you to extend the seasons and produce good crops,’ says Tom Hall, of greenhouse manufacturer Alitex
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Just like solar panels, solar thermal heating utilises the Sun’s rays. But instead of converting sunlight into electricity, solar thermal heating systems use it to warm water for domestic use. You’ll need a boiler or immersion heater as back up, but beware: some solar thermal heating systems aren’t compatible with combination boilers that don’t have a storage tank. For maximum efficiency, the systems should be mounted on a roof in a sunny spot, facing as close to due south as possible. There are two types: flat plates, which are cheaper, and the marginally more efficient evacuated-tube systems. Planning consent is not usually required and these systems are eligible for RHI support.
This 1,500kW turbine in Norfolk produces enough electricity to power about 1,000 homes. A smaller 2.5kW turbine can provide most of a home’s electricity, will cost around £10,000 and should last for over 20 years
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EXPERT ADVICE ‘Energy efficiency is growing in popularity and if you’re thinking about installing some form of renewable energy generation at your new property, it’s prudent to seek professional advice. Also, if you want to try to be more selfsufficient, but have no experience, you can dip your toe in the water by buying a few hens, digging a vegetable plot and planting some fruit trees and bushes.’ Emma Chalmers, partner at Galbraith property consultancy
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The challenges of shopping for food during the coronavirus pandemic have sparked a renewed interest in home-grown fruit and veg. As well as reducing your impact on the environment, in terms of packaging and food miles, growing your own food is a great way to increase your self-sufficiency. People across the country have been filling plots with all sorts of produce for years, but since the lockdown began, sales of fruit and veg seeds have sky-rocketed. Don’t let a tiny garden or the lack of an outside space deter you, as tomatoes, salad leaves, beans, strawberries and of course, herbs can be grown in pots or window boxes. Alternatively, why not add your name to the waiting list for an allotment?
You don’t need a lot of space to keep hens, but check your title deeds and contact your local council first to make sure that there aren’t any restrictions
CASE STUDY ‘We generate virtually all our own power’
Having painstakingly restored the farmhouse, Mary’s hoping to sell it to someone who loves it as much as she does This former ‘wreck’ is now a stunning and self-sufficient home with views over the Northumbrian countryside
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An inglenook fireplace housing a stove and back boiler is the focal point in the spacious, character-filled sitting room
Tucked away on a Northumbrian hillside, High Tipalt was built in the 1850s and incorporates stone that was once part of nearby Hadrian’s Wall. But despite is age, it’s a thoroughly modern off-grid property, as it runs almost entirely on renewable energy systems installed by owner Mary Almond. ‘In 2004 we bought a nearby farm along with High Tipalt – a dilapidated wreck that was hidden beneath a foot of poultry dung and had no services at all,’ she remembers. ‘As it’s inside the Northumbrian National Park we had to get planning permission
for the renovation work, but were only allowed to turn it into a holiday cottage, so it couldn’t be used as a permanent home, Mary explains. ‘We started by putting in a road up to the building, so that the builders could access it, then laid an underground water pipe to the bore hole at our farm. We also installed a wind turbine that provides 90 per cent of the electricity and any excess gets stored in a battery. We can’t export it back to the grid as we’re not on it so when it’s full, the surplus gets dumped into two heaters. We have a generator for the times when there’s been no wind for a few days and it kicks in automatically if we use too much electricity at once.’ Another renewable technology is found in the sitting room, where a log burner in the inglenook fireplace conceals a back boiler that provides hot water. The house’s only concession to gas is a bottle used for cooking, as an electric oven would drain too much electricity. The beautifully restored farmhouse is cool in the summer, toasty in the winter and boasts nearly 25 acres of land, three bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, exposed stonework, stunning countryside views and now has permission for full-time occupation. ‘It’s easy and cheap to run,’ says Mary. ‘And although it feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere, it’s only a short drive from a village and not far from the A69, a main road.’ High Tipalt is currently on the market, priced £500,000, through finestproperties.co.uk
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Water you think about this? Say goodbye to the watering can with this cordless rainwater pump from Bosch. The GardenPump 18 supplies water from the rain barrel with a spray range of up to 25 metres when coupled with standard garden hoses. Sustainable and economical, it works easily with all styles of rainwater tanks and is also compatible with sprinkling and irrigation systems. With guaranteed powerful flow and a timer function, the GardenPump 18 takes all the hassle out of watering the garden. The kit version (including 2.5Ah battery and charger) is part of the ‘Power for All’ system, which features more than 30 tools that can be operated with the same battery. It costs £155 and is available at Homebase and Robert Dyas.
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S ar soil Everyone knows that healthy plants start with high-quality fertiliser. So, for top-notch, peat-free soil look to Dalefoot Composts. It is a family-run business in the Lake District that prioritises environmentally-friendly products and sustainable sourcing. Its latest offering, Lakeland Gold, is a vegan compost made from bracken. The product is approved by the Soil Association and is packed with natural nutrients to ensure your plants and produce thrive in rich, fertile compost. Pick up a bag for £10.99 from dalefootcomposts.co.uk.
GIVE IT A GROW Named as the 2020 RHS Chelsea Garden Product of the Year, the Vegebag allows you to grow healthy crops in small spaces. Its enviro-mesh protective barrier keeps pests and UV rays at bay, while still allowing incredible growth rates thanks to its temperature regulating qualities. It even uses a w, wicking system which waters the plants from below, so when there is plenty of rainfall there is no need to get the watering can out. Simply plant your veg in the bottom section, place the Vegebag in a sunny y location and watch your crops thrive. Designed with smaller plots in mind, it is both compact in size e and collapsible. So whether you’ve got a city balcony ny or courtyard garden, you’ll be growing leafy greens in no time! Vegebag large, £29.99, Vegepod
Lay the groundwork For gardening tools that will stand the test of time, turn to Opinel. The iconic French brand’s tools are designed to be passed from generation to generation. Its recognisable natural wood handles make for comfortable handling while Sandvik stainless steel blades promise high-performance. We love the secateurs and knives, but you can also get your hands on a lovely gardener’s gift set, £42.95, which comes with a folding saw, garden knife and pruning knife – the three essential tools for green-fingered enthusiasts. All the products are available from whitbyandco.co.uk.
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Branch out into the world of fashionable flowers with Hiding in the City Plants. Led by Sarah LoughreyJennings, who has created botanical displays and installations for top fashion and beauty brands, the Hiding team curate weekly moodboards of their top plant picks that will enliven your garden, terrace or window box. Sarah aims to instil gardening newbies with the confidence they need to choose and grow the most stylish botanical arrangements. Simply choose your favourites and they’ll be delivered straight to your door. We love the two-toned pink trailing geranium – you can never go wrong with a pop of pink. Available for delivery nationwide, visit hidinginthecity. com to find out more.
GARDEN IDEAS Take inspiration from the beautiful Exotic Garden at RHS Garden Wisley, which opened in 2017
Hibiscus is a tropical plant that likes nothing more than showing off its large, colourful flowers
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WHAT TO DO in the flower garden Give lavender the snip Leave the flowering stems of lavender unpruned until the very last drop of nectar and grain of pollen has been taken by the bees and pollinating insects that visit the plants daily. Depending on the variety, this is usually at some point from mid-August onwards. Hard prune mature plants after flowering but don’t cut them back into the old brown wood. This is one of the lovelier jobs to do in summer as every snip releases fragrance from their aromatic oils.
Lavender benefits from a good but careful trim in late August
Give plants their daily fix of water Forgetful, busy or travelling gardeners may want to invest in an easy-to-use irrigation system to ensure their plant s stock stays alive and healthy at all times. Solar-powered systems just require a container filled with water and good sun, and the pump will handle the rest. They don’t need a power supply or an outdoor water tap. Gardena’s Solar-Powered Irrigation AquaBloom set (approx £90) is easy to use and has 14 pre-set programmes that allow you to water up to 20 plant pots. Just one day of sunshine is sufficient to charge the batteries via the solar panel. You can find more about it at Gardena.com/uk.
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RHS Wisley’s Exotic Gardens showcases tropical plants that do well in our climate
Raise a new plant family Now is a good time to take cuttings of tender plants, such as pelargoniums and fuchsias, as well as hardy plants, including salvias and penstemons. They should root fairly quickly and give you plenty of new members for your garden next year. Select non-flowering shoots that are roughly 12cm tall and cut them off with a sharp pair of secateurs first thing in the morning. Cut just below a leaf joint and remove the outer leaves, then place them around the edges of a 9cm pot (the warmest part). Put them somewhere light but away from bright sunlight and keep the soil moist. At this time of the year it’s not essential to cover the pots with a plastic bag, you’ll find they root quite quickly without. Over-winter the cuttings in a frost-free environment.
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AUGUST’S wildlife garden visit�s One of Britain’s most familiar and frequently seen mammals, the grey squirrel was introduced from North America in the 19th century. Unlike our own native red squirrel, which prefers to live in woods, greys also thrive happily in parks and gardens. They have a varied diet of nuts, acorns, beechmast, tree bark, leaves, fungi, shoots, buds and flowers and will take what they can from bird feeders. They have few predators and may live to around six years. Grey squirrels are agile, acrobatic and active by day, making them one of the most entertaining British wildlife creatures to watch. They run swiftly up and down trees and bound briskly across the ground in short leaps but it’s the humorous way they bury food supplies at this time of the Squirrels like to keep a watchful eye when eating year that will make you smile. Having found a suitable or burying their food hiding place, often in a plant pot, a squirrel will dig a hole and bury their treasure while furtively looking around to check that they’re not being watched by any other squirrels that may want to steal their bounty. Nuts and tree bark make These intelligent and resourceful mammals have been particularly successful at invading towns up much of a squirrel’s diet and gardens. Young squirrels are born in tree-top dreys in spring and early summer. The average but fruit is a real favourite litter size is three and the male plays no part in the rearing. The youngsters disperse when they can feed themselves, at about 10 weeks, and they breed for the first time when they’re a year old.
WHAT TO DO on the veg plot
Pick rainbow chard for delicious fresh greens
Make nutritious compost There’s plenty of produce to harvest during the month of August but save any unwanted leafy vegetation for the compost heap. Avoid adding diseased material or thick stems that will take a long time to break down. The art of producing dark, crumbly compost lies in filling your bin with a mix of nitrogen- and carbon-rich material. Soft green vegetation, uncooked vegetable kitchen waste and grass cuttings contain a lot of moisture and are all rich in nitrogen. Combine them with shredded woody stems and paper, which are carbon rich. These will absorb some of the excess moisture while also providing pockets of air throughout the mix. The composting Keep aubergine process is aerobic; it needs oxygen to circulate plants in control for throughout the decaying material to sustain a top-quality crop the bacteria and micro-organisms that break down the decaying matter. Homemade garden compost provides a brilliant source of nutrients for the veg patch.
It’s time to pinch out In order to get the best crop from certain vegetables, it’s important to curtail their growth so they direct all their energy towards producing a good harvest rather than continuing to grow taller. Pinch out the top of tomato plants once they’ve formed about five or six decent trusses of tomatoes and remove some of the leaves that are shading the fruits. Doing this will help the tomatoes to ripen much more quickly. It’s not just tomatoes though, aubergines should also be restricted to producing about five or six fruits, so pinch out their growing tips too. And the same goes for runner beans, which, left to their own devices, would happily reach further and further for the sky. Remove their growing tips once they arrive at the top of their support – as well as encouraging them to grow side shoots, it will also make picking their produce more manageable.
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From midsummer onwards is when veg patches really start to reward you with produce
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Grow fruits at an angle to maximise space
August is a bountiful month in the fruit garden so indulge each crop by eating it fresh, making it into jams and preserves or storing it in the freezer. Early cropping varieties of apples and pears are often ready to be picked this month, but the only way to be sure they’re ripe is to taste one. Pears are better picked when they’re under ripe as they’ll naturally ripen on their own within a few days. Early cropping apples don’t store nearly as well as later cropping varieties.
GROW A MINI ORCHARD Lack of space needn’t be an issue if you want to grow fruit in your garden. Space-saving cordon fruit trees carry their fruit from a single, vertical stem. They can be grown vertically or at a 45° angle (see above), which increases the length of their stem and makes picking the fruit easier. Either way, they’ll need some sort of structural support to sustain their weight. The opportunity to grow a range of varieties, including cherries, plums, apples, damsons and pears in a restricted area allows owners of small gardens to have their own mini orchard. Keep them in shape by giving them a summer prune (while the fruit is still on the tree), this stops them reverting back to a large, Train fruit trees to grow vertically in multi-branching fruit tree. tiny gardens
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