Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2022 i HomeStyle

After the long, hot summer, we're ready to dial up the style for the new season - this month's Decorator's Moodboards (p61) sees a trio of looks based on the shades of autumn - all nature-inspired schemes that we can create on a shoestring. With these cooler days, it's also the perfect time to give your wardrobe a detox (p82) and get ready for the radiators to tick into action with our guide to keeping your heating bills down on page 84. Over on page 72, we're excited to reveal the latest kitchen trends, with four different recipes for décor success. I'm especially thrilled to see that, increasingly, there are eco-friendly options for interiors-loving home cooks - from recycled plastic lighting to carbon-negative flooring. As always, we have six creative…

STYLE SWITCH Pump it up Set the scene for autumnal celebrations with achingly cute pumpkins from Hobbycraft. These plump pickings were so popular last year that Hobbycraft has expanded its range of styles for 2022. Choose from eight different colours, including pretty Pink and stylish Grey (shown here), and they come in four different sizes. Use a stylist's secret and arrange your pumpkins in odd numbers, mixing and matching the sizes. You'll have a professional looking display in a flash. WEEKEND PROJECT Spring forward If the days feel grey this month, give yourself something to look forward to by planting bulbs for next spring. Plant tulip bulbs at a depth of around two to three times their height in pots and borders, making sure the point of the bulb is…

A BIT ABOUT ME I'm Patricia Rodi, 33, a content creator and interior stylist @partriciarodi on Instagram. I live here with my husband, Patrick, 37, a photographer, and our labradoodle, Alva. WHERE I LIVE Our home is a three-bedroom midterraced cottage. It was built in 1860 for local naval officers in the village of Rhu in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE I felt that I could make better use of the space, as the third bedroom was crammed full of wardrobes and the kitchen had too many cabinets. Restoring the house with reclaimed materials was my main aim. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN When I moved to the UK from Gothenburg, I shipped over lots of antique furniture and paintings from my old flat there.…

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A BIT ABOUT ME I'm Ruth Stow, 38, a university lecturer. I live with my partner, Alex, also 38, a tree officer, and our two cats, Peggy Sue and Alfie. You can see our renovation on my Instagram page @littleterraceoncherrystreet. WHERE I LIVE My home is a two-bed Victorian terraced cottage in Warwick, West Midlands. I moved here in July 2018. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE Putting back or renovating some of the original features and adding character was important to me. I wanted to make sure we were warm and cosy, so I added a wood-burner in the dining room and restored the fireplace in the master bedroom. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN I brought in plenty of rich colours and teamed it with lots of wood for…

Kirsty's dining room Our dining room is currently underused. I'd love simple, easy ways to make it more glam; somewhere we could entertain guests for a dinner party or drinks but that's equally nice when it's just the two of us for a midweek meal. Look One BIOPHILIC GLAM MEET THE STYLIST An experienced interiors stylist, writer, tutor and author of The New Mindful Home, Joanna loves helping people discover their authentic soul style. See more at joannathornhill.co.uk and @joannathornhillstylist. WHY IT WORKS Introducing a nature-inspired scheme with a luxe twist will feel bold and dramatic, yet warm and welcoming. The addition of a bar console adds a fun, interactive element when entertaining, but by incorporating lots of natural materials throughout, the space will feel equally inviting for casual weekday…

DON'T WORRY, IT'S ARMLESS! Consider small sofas that will give you somewhere to snuggle up but don't take up too much room. Modern designs with thin arms (or no arms at all!) waste less space. Choose a style that has legs to give your sofa a lighter, airier look, so that it doesn't dominate the space. Avoid the temptation to store things under it as this will spoil the effect. Instead, pair your sofa with an ottoman footstool. TOP TIP Make minimalism playful with cute shapes SWIPE RIGHT Switch to a sliding door to save on floor space in smaller rooms. You'll have more flexibility when it comes to arranging your furniture as you won't have to avoid obstructing a swinging door. If you love the door you already have,…

Scent-sational Relax, the new scented candle from George Home, will elevate bath time. Its White Iris & Citrus fragrance has been specially formulated with essential oils to help you unwind. If you fall in love with it and want to experience the aroma every day, George Home also offers the same delicious scent in a diffuser too. Perfect Fit Switch your look to serene with the new roller blinds collection from Prestigious Textiles' sister company, PT Blinds. This range of beautiful rollers feature whopping 50 stylish prints and 50 versatile plains. Each design is available as a daylight, blackout or PVC roller blind, depending on the needs of your room. They're made to measure too, so you'll have a bespoke look. PLATE UP The ridges in Habitat's new ripple dinner…

About me I'm Joanna Hinvest, 36, and I'm a recruitment executive. I live with my husband, Jack, also 36, a farrier (equine shoe specialist), and our children, Miller, five and Ripley, three. Our home is a three-bedroom 1950s semi in Horsham, West Sussex. I document my interiors journey on Instagram @renovating_48. My room… MY PROBLEM BATHROOM The bathroom was stuck in the Eighties with floral tiles, a grubby cork floor and wooden boarding up the bath – it was totally unsuitable for a family with young children. There was a separate toilet that was equally run-down. HOW I MADE IT WORK We knocked down a wall and turned the two rooms into one with enough space for a separate shower in one corner, with new black-framed windows. Bold wallpaper and…

Save on heating by investing in an electric blanket. They can cost you as little as 2p when left on for an hour, or £3.36 for a whole week!* A new blend Leftover, unwanted, and returned paints have been given new life with Little Greene's Re:Mix range. By expertly blending unused paints, up to 60,000 litres of paint are saved from going to waste! There are 20 timeless shades to choose from for a limited time, including Clay Handiwork We were amazed how quickly and efficiently this manual food chopper worked. Onions, peppers and carrots whizzed up easily with just five pulls on the handle! Second-hand style Release saves unwanted furniture destined for landfill, freshens them up and resells them at reasonable prices. £199 for a stylish, restored sofa? Yes…

Fridge freezers are one of the most energy-hungry appliances in the home so, as they are working 24/7, it's important to choose a model that is as efficient as possible for your budget. One of the quickest ways of doing this is by looking at an appliance's energy rating. The scale goes from A to G, with A being the most energy-efficient. You will typically spend more upfront on a higher-rated appliance but it will ultimately save you money on bills later down the line. Another consideration when it comes to efficiency is size and capacity. What do you stock up on most in your household? Are you a keen cook and love fresh produce? Or do you like having a good stash of frozen options for easy weeknight dinners?…

Harvest recipes Salad of puy lentils with roasted beetroot V PREPARATION TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 1 hour 10 minutes SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS • 500g beetroot, peeled and cut into wedges • 3 tbsp olive oil • 3 fresh or dried bay leaves • 1 sprig of fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme • salt and ground black pepper • 200g dried puy or French green lentils, rinsed and drained • 2 garlic cloves, peeled but left whole • 3 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint For the dressing • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 1 tbsp maple syrup • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice • 2 tbsp olive oil • salt and ground black pepper METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C/Gas…

KATIE DUTTON Staff Writer ‘As the darker evenings draw in, I crave cosy, ambient lighting! I love indoor lanterns and statement floor lamps.’ KATIE NICHOLLS Senior Production Editor ‘I love the colours of autumn and the snazzy combo of amber and navy in Colour Crush (p17) has sparked my imagination.’ HANNAH TRIBE Staff Writer ‘Golden leaves, tiny mushrooms and shiny conkers inspire me in autumn – see Decorator's Moodboards (p61) for ideas.’ CATRIONA BURNS Features Editor ‘Autumn is all about cooking comforting food, with a glass of wine in hand. I'll be trying the one-pot recipes on page 122!’…

MAGIC CARPETS Let your floors do the talking this season with a statement rug. Ruggable's second collection with potter and designer Jonathan Adler is wonderfully bold and eye catching! We love the kaleidoscope designs, which would instantly brighten up a living or dining area. The option of a runner size with all the designs means you can dial up your hallway vibe too. Ruggable has made a name for itself with its savvy two-layer design that lets you easily pop your rug in the washing machine, making them both stylish and sensible (or as Ruggable calls them, ‘washable works of art’!). Jonathan Adler rugs are priced from £109, ruggable.co.uk CHANGE OF SCENE As much as we love the summer months, we can't help but get excited by the prospect of…

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TOP TIP Let the wax cool a little before mixing in the dye YOU WILL NEED • Pillar candle mould • medium candle making wick for paraffin • wooden coffee stirrers or lollipop sticks • paraffin wax pellets • black liquid candle dye with dropper • digital thermometer • heat-resistant glass jug • fragrance oil • BluTack INSTRUCTIONS 1 To prepare the pillar candle mould, thread the wick up through the base of the mould then tie a coffee stirrer or lollipop stick to the top of the wick. Pull the wick through the base so it's taut, then hold it in place with a blob of Blu Tack this will also act as a seal for the wax. 2 Pour the wax pellets into a large glass jug and…

As the weather changes from the warmth of summer to the cooler days of autumn, it's the perfect time to reorganise your wardrobe. Detoxing your bedroom storage system will create a sense of order and these clever ideas will help you create solutions that maximise on space. NEAT FEET If you're a shoe addict, you will know that finding a home for your most prized possessions can dominate valuable storage space and they often end up in a pile at the bottom of a wardrobe. Built-in racks make shoes accessible and tidy, and displaying your shoes in this way is a real time saver when pulling an outfit together. It also gives you impetus to make sure your shoes are well looked after –which in turn will make them last…

About me I'm Ann-Marie Stringer, 40, head of design and technology at a secondary school. I live with my partner, Gareth Lee, our children, River, four, and Rayne, 18 months, plus our cats, Murs, Phil and Ferguson. Our home is a three-bed Victorian townhouse in Carlisle, Cumbria. I post interior updates on Instagram @terrace_on_warwick. My room… MY PROBLEM KITCHEN It was an ex-display kitchen fitted by the previous owner. Although the plain cream Shaker-style units were clean and new looking, they just weren't to my taste. HOW I MADE IT WORK Painting the cupboards has made a massive difference. I've also made it lighter and brighter with a geometric painted floor, vinyl wrap on the worktops, Wood slats and a new white sink. Lots of faux plants add texture and…

About me Hi, I'm Courtney Alexander-Grant. I live with my boyfriend, Lanre, and our foster dog, Woody. Our home is a three-bedroom 1960s house in south London. We got the keys in August 2020, and I share interior updates on my Instagram @millennialspad. My room… MY PROBLEM BEDROOM Absolutely everything needed updating, to the point where the room wasn't actually liveable when we first moved in. HOW I MADE IT WORK We stripped the room back to bare brick and, with my dad's help, we repaired and renovated the entire space ourselves. MY FAVOURITE PART It changes all the time. At first it was the wardrobes, then the bed, now I love the pendant light. Lanre's favourite feature is the bed. Style idea Ensure there's plenty of storage as this…

TOP TIP Wind the wire lights around a clothes peg before trying to wrap them around the twigs to help prevent the wire from tangling as you work Style idea Cut the timber into four 50cm lengths and two 40cm lengths for a landscape frame Using just a handful of twigs gathered on a country walk, this easy-to-make wall art not only looks great during the day but, when lit at night, it casts beautiful shadows on your wall. As we all know, tasteful lighting can totally transform the ambience of a space and this can be used indoors or out to add an extra dimension to your al fresco seating or dining area. YOU WILL NEED • 2 × Whitewood PSE timber 18 × 69 × 2,400mm, £5.85, Wickes…

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‘I was thrilled this month to discover the food industry is tackling its carbon footprint with affordable environmentally friendly solutions’ Best laid plans Morrisons has become the first UK supermarket to launch its own line of carbon-neutral eggs. Planet Friendly Eggs are laid by hens fed on a soya-free diet of insects and local grains. The eggs are the result of a ‘circular waste’ feeding scheme using food waste from Morrisons supermarket, helping to reduce deforestation caused by soya production. £1.50 for six, morrisons.co.uk A GRAIN OF TRUTH As we all look for ways to reduce food budgets heading into autumn, we turn the spotlight on a cheap and nutritious staple: rice. It's National Rice Week 12th – 18th September and this annual event sees the Rice Association celebrating the…

What's a typical working day? I'm up at 5am and straight onto emails. Then I do a pilates class or work out for an hour. After a quick shower, I'm back at my desk for 8am. Work can be a mixture of things – attending sample meetings, going into the store, thinking about collections, I'm writing books too. It's a juggling act! Where does your passion for interiors come from? I've literally no idea. I've always been into interiors. As a little kid I wanted to paint my bedroom and rip up the carpet. I would say it's always been within me. You began your career in America, What did you learn from your time there? Lots. If I hadn't lived in America, I don't think I would have opened…

And here are a few of the people we couldn't have made this issue without… Stylist and interior designer, Marcia Morgan, has curated moodboards in One Problem Room, Two New Looks on page 68… ‘My autumnal favourites are my kettle for hot toddies, my bedspread as my sofa companion and scented candles.’ We talk to legendary interior and homewares designer Abigail Ahern on page 130… ‘Having a really beautiful scent, like incense burning, just automatically makes me feel more relaxed. And plenty of cushions and throws, of course.’ Take a tour of influencer Wil Law's flat, and see how he has squeezed so much style into a small space, on page 34… ‘I can't live without fairy lights in autumn. I like to lean into the darker months ahead by…

The witchcore trend has cast a spell over social media with thousands sharing their glamorously Gothic interiors. This look is an autumnal twist on cottagecore with natural materials, traditional cabinetry and candles blended with crystals, elaborate metalwork and celestial motifs. Just a few of these whimsical accents is all you need. Serpent embroidered cushion, £50, cai & jo Black artificial pampas, £4, Homebase Magic Potion mug, £22, Emma Bridgewater Gold frog drawer knob, £6.50, Sass & Belle Cat door mat, £8.50, Matalan Multicoloured moon & star wall plates, £15 for set of three, George Home Pumpkin serving bowl, £12, George Home The Moon tarot card tapestry, £32, Urban Outfitters…

TOP TIP Cut straight lines with ease by choosing stripy fabric YOU WILL NEED • Measuring tape • pencil • fabric • scissors • pins • sewing machine • thread • tension rod INSTRUCTIONS 1 Measure the width of the opening you'd like to cover, then divide this number by two. Add this to the whole width measurement then add 4cm. Call this measurement A. Measure the height of the opening and add 14cm to this length; we'll call this measurement B. Cut a neat rectangle of fabric that measures A(W) × B(H). 2 Fold under both A edges by 1cm, then again by 1cm so that the raw edge is folded away. Then stitch these folds down to hem the edges on both sides. At the top B edge,…

A BIT ABOUT ME I'm Wil Law, 30, a home design stylist at John Lewis & Partners. WHERE I LIVE My home is a one-bedroom apartment in a converted 1920s building in Wakefield. It was originally nurses' accommodation for the hospital that used to be next door. I moved here in May 2018 and share my home photos on Instagram @johnlewis_wil. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE I wasn't too keen on the gloss white kitchen and boring grey bathroom tiles. I wanted to add character. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN I've added lots of colour through paint, wallpaper, rugs, textiles and tiles. Although green is my favourite colour, I also love earthy hues and I'm very much drawn to walnut wood tones. MY FAVOURITE PART The kitchen. I've designed…

MY STORY I got a job as a university lecturer in Birmingham, but I didn't want to live right in the city. So, I started looking around at towns that weren't too far away from work and Warwick came up. It's a vibrant place with plenty going on, so I started searching for properties in the area. I'd been living in a three-bed modern house, the first property I'd bought after years of renting, but I really fancied the idea of a period property this time round. I looked at about four houses, and this one was a yes straight away. It was tired and the décor was dated, but it didn't need loads of work and I knew I could change it slowly. The kitchen and bathroom were reasonable,…

TOP TIP Comb the ends of the tassels for a more fluffy effect YOU WILL NEED • Throw • measuring tape • chalk • cardboard • scissors • balls of wool in up to five different colours • wool needle INSTRUCTIONS 1 Measure the edges of your throw to decide how many tassels you will need to make. You'll want one tassel in each of the four corners then one roughly every 25-30cm along each edge. Use the chalk to make marks on the throw where you would like the tassels to be, then count up all the marks so you know how many tassels you need. 2 Cut a 12 × 15cm rectangle from the cardboard, this will be your tool for making the tassels. If you would like…

LUXE LESS Embrace this year's huge TikTok trend for coastal-grandma chic with ocean shades and natural elements. Emulate the laid-back, cosy vibe of Cornish cottages by choosing furniture with a rustic feel. Combine with glossy, textured tiles in watery blues to echo the sea. Porthole-inspired mirrors and bulkhead lights add a nautical touch. CORNISH COTTAGE Paint wooden furniture with limewash and distress the edges with sandpaper for a homely feel TOTAL: £1,870 TOTAL: £285.47 LUXE LESS Pain the exterior of a white bath with black gloss metal paint for a chic makeover ART DECO Thanks to its use of black and white combined with chrome, Art Deco is ideal for making small bathrooms appear larger. Use simple white metro tiles on the walls finished with decorative border tiles at dado…

HANG OVER A KITCHEN ISLAND ‘Colourful accessories will make your kitchen feel lighter and brighter’ Ann-Marie…

LEARN YOUR STYLE ’I initially thought we might go with a huge upholstered headboard, but as the renovation went on I discovered that my personal style is more mid-century inspired, so wood furnishings are right up my street. If you have the luxury of living in your space before splurging on homewares, try to embrace it by considering how you use the different areas, what the light looks like at varying points throughout the day, and the interior styles you love regardless of what's trending.’ TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS ’Go with what you like, not what's on-trend, and try not to second-guess yourself. That's what made this renovation take so long.’ Courtney wasn't convinced that green walls would work, so instead, she sampled neutrals and whites, before realising she was right…

Just one pot but bags of delicious flavour! Enjoy M Monday STEW OF BORLOTTI BEANS WITH FENNEL PREP TIME 15 minutes COOK TIME 40 minutes SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS • 1 large or 2 small fennel bulbs • 1 tbsp olive oil • 150g small onion or large shallot, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 × 400g can chopped tomatoes • 100ml red wine • 250g cooked, soaked dried borlotti beans, or the contents of 1 × 400g can, drained • 1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed • 2-3 fresh sage leaves • 1 fresh or dried bay leaf • bread rolls, to serve METHOD 1 Trim the fennel, making sure to keep any green feathery fronds for strewing later. Cut it into wedges, leaving the base intact so that…