Innholdsfortegnelse for Christmas 2022 i HomeStyle

As the nights draw in and the festive season is officially upon us, we're upping the glitz and the cosy in equal measure and this issue we have all the finishing touches you need to help you celebrate the season in style. If you're not sure which Christmas scheme to go for this year, flip to page 63 for four gorgeous themes inspired by some of our favourite festive films and enduring TV moments - it's a tough choice between Elf and the Friends Christmas specials for me! Once you've picked your theme, turn to page 128 for pro festive styling tips from Escape to the Château star Angel Strawbridge in our exclusive interview. This issue's six stunning real home tours (from page 23) and room makeovers (from page 94)…

IKEA fun folk Traditional prints meet playful colours in this new transitional range from IKEA. These bold accessories work best in neutral interiors; think bare walls and wooden floors 2-in-1 use this wreath as a table decoration or hang on the wall Light up pop you fave dinner candles in Burrow down Nestle into winter with rich, warm wooden accents MORRISONS cottage charm Mrs Tiggy-Winkle fans unite!The new Nutmeg Home range gives us all we need to create a cosy cottage vibe with snug throws, twinkly lights and textural decorations HOMESTYLE LOVES! Add texture Mix up materials like rattan, ceramics and potted plants HABITAT magic manor Whisk yourself away to a grand country manor this season with a dark, glamorous colour palette, wild forest berry scents and patterns, and forest-themed…

WEEKEND PROJECT Prints charming If you have a bumper collection oftester potsand leftover paint from decorating projects this year, why not use them up by making something you'll definitely need this season - wrapping paper! Pick up a roll of budget-friendly kraft paper and have a rummage at the bottom of your fridge for an old potato, Cut the potato in half and draw a simple shape onto the cut surface. Cut away the excess potato, then paint the shape before pressing it down onto the paper to make a perfect print!  Take the hard work out of setting your table by looking out for simple cutlery holders for instant impact, like this design from M&S - which is also available in red. SCAN ME to head to our fab…

Anna covered an existing lampshade in fabric, but if you'd like to make your own from scratch, try a lampshade making kit — there's a good selection online. Choose a fabric to cover your existing shade and cut a piece that's larger than the lampshade by at least an inch on all sides. Make sure the fabric is well ironed. Using a specialised lampshade glue, stick the fabric to the lampshade. Apply glue to the lampshadeandsmooththefabric onto it, bit by bit, to ensure you avoid creases. Fold over the edges of the extra fabric at the top and bottom of the lampshade and glue neatly — it's easier to do this with your lampshade off the base. Add a trim to the bottom or top of your shade, using the…

COUNTRYSIDE CHARM I love the modern country took with light neutral colours, SO whiff I was designing Our kitchen, I chose pale cream for the cupboardS. The brushed brass handles and kitcheh tap, and the open wooden shelves, also tie info the look. I like to mix modern with traditional, SO I buy my accessories from second hand/ antique shops and small businesses I'm really looking forward to decorating the barn for our first Christmas here. I love the traditional Scandi look with pale woods and a mix of old and new decorations. And we always haye a real Christmas tree- you can't beat that smell! @acorn barn conversion GRAND WELCOME My home style is geared towards comfortable family living and the theme underpinning my home décor hasa traditional feel.…

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Dust off your ice skates and dig out your mittens, we're taking a trip to Christmas film and TV wonderland, where fake snow falls from dawn to dusk, jingle bells ring and mulled wine flows on tap. Turn back the clock to Victorian London with The Muppet Christmas Carol, cosy up in a picturesque cottage with The Holiday, be like a kid in a candy store with Elf and feel some serious 1990s nostalgia with Friends 1 THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL Christmas past Step into the sooty streets of Victorian London where candlelight flickers and church bells toll. Luckily, we have some friendly Muppet guides with us to lead the way. Add festive cheer to a dark, dramatic colour palette with warming lanterns and a statement mirror. Don't forget quirky animal…

Salted rum and raisin fudge PREPARATION TIME 1 hour, plus cooling COOKING TIME 5 minutes MAKES 40 pieces INGREDIENTS • 100g raisins • 50ml dark rum • 397g condensed milk • 100g unsalted butter • 500g light muscovado sugar • a pinch of Maldon salt • 1 tsp vanilla extract METHOD 1 Line a deep-sided baking tin with baking paper. Soak the raisins in the rum for 1 hour minimum, or ideally overnight. 2 In a pan, place the condensed milk, butter and sugar and bring to the boil. Stir the mixture continuously until the sugar dissolves. Continue to boil for 10 minutes until it reaches ‘soft ball’ stage (113-115°C) on a sugar thermometer 3 When the mixture reaches this temperature, remove from the heat, and quickly add the rum…

01 Glow up your space ‘I love gold in all its forms; whether it's the jewellery I wear or the accessories around the house, and I knew it would work well as an accent colour in our contemporary kitchen. We started with the cup handles and knobs on the kitchen cabinets and then I spent a lot of late nights browsing online to find the same goldcoloured light fittings, bar stools and a tap that would work to keep the look cohesive. I love the touch of luxe that the metallics add to the functional space.’ 02 Have fun with tiles ‘I felt the room needed more pink to tie in with the island and I initially considered painting a wall, but we needed a splashback so I started browsing…

01 Creative compromises If you've got your eye on a pricey wallpaper but can't afford a top-to-toe feature wall, try panels, like Bili. ‘When I saw the Nocturnal Faunacation wallpaper from Divine Savages I fell in love with the drama of it!’ she says. ‘We thought we'd get away with one roll of paper but while we were hanging it, we realised we were short by a very small piece, so we decided on wallpapered panels instead. We get a lot of compliments on the panelling, which was a happy accident, but the best thing is we saved £150 on a second roll!’ 02 Have a party piece Bili loves to entertain her friends and family, so a drinks trolley was a must-have. ‘I'd been looking for a gold drinks…

CREATE DIFFERENT ZONES KYLA ‘Mix and match different influences for an eclectic style’ STYLE UP A BEDSIDE TABLE Fringed trimming adds a relaxed vibe to your space Add warmth with a rich-coloured feature wall. This one is painted in Russet matt emulsion by Dunelm 3 OF A kind… THROWS BRING A SOFT COSY GLOW…

Leftover recipes Boxing Day pickle pie PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes COOKING TIME 1 hour SERVES 6-8 INGREDIENTS • 2 x sheets of pre-rolled shortcrust pastry • 1 x 320g jar Cottage Delight Perfect Party Pickle • 8 slices of leftover Christmas ham • 300g leftover cooked Christmas Turkey • 300g leftover pork stuffing (or 1 packet mix, made according to pack instructions) • 250g mature Cheddar, grated • 1 egg, whisked METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/ Gas Mark 6. 2 Grease and flour a deep, round 18cm, loose bottomed or spring form pie tin. 3 Line the tin with one sheet of shortcrust pastry and spread ½ jar Perfect Party Pickle across the base. 4 Fill with layers of ham, Perfect Party Pickle, turkey, stuffing and cheese,…

Rum and honey chilli-glazed pork belly bites with spiced Jazz apple butter PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 1 hour 15 minutes SERVES 10-12 canapé skewers INGREDIENTS • 500g pork belly slices • flaked sea salt For the glaze • 150ml Goslings Black Seal Bermuda mm • 3 tbsp clear honey • 3 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tbsp chilli paste • 1 star aanis •e pinch of ground cloves For the spiced apple butter • 500g Jazz apples, cored and quartered • 60ml apple cider vinegar* 120mi water • generous pinch flaked sea salt • 85g packed light brown sugar • ½ tsp ground cinnamon • ¼ tsp ground cloves • 1/8 tsp allspice Equipment 10-12 long canapé skewers METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C Fan/Gas Mark 7.…

KATIE DUTTON Staff Writer ‘I just love candlelight and a table overflowing with food! So for me, it's The Muppet Christmas Carol‘. KATIE NICHOLLS Senior Production Editor ‘Every Xmas I watch the adorable It's a Wonderful Life, and then Elf, the loveable “cotton headed ninny muggins”!’ HANNAH TRIBE Staff Writer A dash of vintage steamfair, a touch of playful camp and an enormous amount of heart, Paddington 2 is my ideal inspo.’ CATRIONA BURNS Features Editor ‘Snow globes, paper decorations and candy canes never fail to spread some festive cheer - Elf has so much inspo!’…

Glow up Fairy lights have stepped up their game recently, with options like light-Up eucalyptus garlands and pre-lit twig tree ornaments now available. One place that always delivers on the twinkly light front is Anthropologie, and we can't get enough of its 2022 winter range, which includes these colourful refletive designs in both a garland and sweet heart-shaped wreath Drape them over a mirror for double the sparkle or along a bookshelf. You can shop them in store or online at anthropologie.com. SCAN ME to check out our favourite festive window light ideas at yourhomestyle.uk Eternal flame Enjoy the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas with a beautiful, zero-waste, refillable candle. Constant Candle use only vegan, toxic-free ingredients and ethically sourced botanical blends that smell incredible. Each wax pot…

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TOP TIP Use any leftover fabric to make co-ordinating seat pads for your dining chairs YOU WILL NEED •wooden bench with a seat that extends beyond its legs • black wood paint (optional • ticking stripe fabric • heavy duty staple gun and staples • firm upholstery foam • fabric scissors • ruler and pencil • craft knife • cardboard upholstery back tack strip—tryThe Millshop Online INSTRUCTIONS 1 If desired, paint the legs of your bench black. Let dry. Mark the centre line across the width of your bench. Working out from the centre in either direction, mark lines at 15cm intervals. Then staple a line of tack strip along each of your markings. 2 Cut strips of foam to 15cm x the width of your bench, plus enough excess…

TOP TIP Be sure to have spare sharp blades to hand for this project as a blunt craft knife will make the polystyrene crumble rather than cutting clean. Run your blade along the waxy edges of a candle for a sharper cut YOU WILL NEED • 20cm Styrofoam craft ball • craft knife or Stanley knife with spare blades •5mm self-adhesive mirror glass mosaic tiles • drill • hot melt glue and glue gun• 3 silver brads (paper fasteners) with pull rings• silver chains for hanging • silver keyring INSTRUCTIONS 1 Use your craft knife to cut the top off the Styrofoam craft ball. Your knife blade won't be long enough to go all the way through the ball, so cut in as far as you can before cutting down…

As we build up to the most important feast of the year, get style savvy, impress your guests and magic up a visual delight that everyone will remember this Christmas with these four festive schemes for a stylish tablescape midnight magic SHINE ON Mix up your metallics! Throw out the rulebook and pair up silver and gold finishes for an extra luxe effect PUT A RING ON IT If you haven't got the knack for neat folding, a shiny napkin ring will elevate your look without fuss. Just pull the napkin straight through the ring and voilà! woodland wonders GO GREEN Foliage motifs make for a classic festive look – layer them up with the real thing for a textured effect One tree is planted for every box of plastic-free…

make a splash Add some softness to the bathroom by making a shower curtain from gorgeous, on-trend fabric. Use your existing curtain as a template, then add a row of pretty scallops to create this gentle and playful effect. Just remember to add a liner – or keep your old curtain up – to make sure your new design doesn't get wet! simply stylish Update your bathroom in unfussy style with Subway tiles from Tile Giant. Classic dimensions combined with a flat profile result in a stunning and contemporary effect, and we love the Sage colourway (shown here) for creating a serene atmosphere. This range is also available in Instagram-friendly Blush and timeless White. Why not combine the range of colours in blocks and stripes to create your own unique…

For fuss-free styling, go for faux flowers ‘I balance polished and playful with high-street buys’ GET DINNER PARTY READY Practical pieces can be pretty, too. This goldcoloured rack will make your dishes sparkle! VELVET ADDS INSTANT LUXE Delicate peacock feather detailing gives an elegant feel 3 OF A KIND… NAPKINS…

BRING A PARTY VIBE WITH PAPER PINWHEELS Team black with gold for guaranteed glamour ‘This plush look is perfect for hosting Christmas cocktails’ DISPLAY COLOURPOPPING ART PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES! 3 OF A KIND… HOUSEPLANTS Like your drinks on the rocks? A stylish ice bucket is a must-have!…

Interview ‘Our decision to buy a château with no water or electricity has taken us on the adventure of a lifetime’ You bought the ultimate doer-upper — how's it been? Our decision to buy a château with no water, electricity, heating or sewage has taken us on the adventure of a lifetime and we could never have imagined what would unfold. The good, the bad and the ugly… we have cherished every second. Why do you think Escape to the Château has been such a huge hit? I think it's just because we're normal. We have a regular family, but we're doing things on a slightly bigger scale. Also, it's very achievable. I know, we've got a beautiful home, but we actually didn't pay that much for it, and a…

Interior stylist Kyla Magrath gave her bedroom a boho makeover on page 108… ‘My ultimate festive décor involves lots of sheepskin, branches of pine and fairy lights. I love the magical woodland vibe from The Chronicles of Narnia.’ We catch up with the star of Escape to the Château, Angel Strawbridge on page 128… ‘I love the bygone style of White Christmas and Miracle on 34th Street. They make you want to put pin curls in your hair and sprinkle everything with snow dust!’ See how interior stylist and writer, Emma Fishman styled our cover star Bili's living room for Christmas on page 102… ‘The cottage in The Holiday, with its wooden beams and roaring fire, looks like the perfect place to snuggle up for a cosy Christmas.’…

Snuggle up to these gorgeous buys that are full of homespun charm. Soft felt is great for creating forgiving decorations that can handle being played with by kids (and pets!) and won't break when they're stuffed away for next year. Felt is also great for DIY decorations too. Make ‘paper’ chains by joining loops made from simple strips of this fantastic fabric. Reindeer jumper Christmas bauble, £4.50, Matalan HOMESTYLE LOVES! Felt fairy tree topper, £10 each, Habitat Southwold stocking in Warm White and Brick, £20, Garden Trading Joy felt envelope decoration, £3, Wilko Red Scandi felt placemat, £4.50 for two, Dunelm Community Garden felt rabbit in scarf tree decoration, £6, John Lewis & Partners Mouse star wool tree topper, £24.99, Gisela Graham Hanging felt mini acorns, £8 for a set…

Inspiring homes A BIT ABOUT ME I'm Anna Hill, 42, a freelance print designer for Farrow & Ball. I live with my partner, Julian Jackson, 46, who works in ocean conservation policy, and our two children, Bonnie, seven and Dylan, four. You can find me on Instagram @anna_likes_design. WHERE I LIVE I live in a detached three-bed Edwardian house in Molesey, Surrey, which was built in 1911. We've lived here for four years having bought it in August 2018. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE The house needed a bit of work and lots of love and attention. It had so much potential but was quite plainly decorated. I wanted to fill it with colour and personality. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN Although we haven't carried out any major works,…

TOP TIP This versatile technique is a simple way to upcycle all sorts of wooden items. Anna has added beading to her headboard (see page 30) and you can also use this beaded detail on drawers, cupboards and wardrobe doors YOU WILL NEED • narrow wooden frame to fit your picture (choose flat-edged rather than bevelled) • matt or gloss wood paint, in you r choice of colour • paint brushes • natural split wood 15mm, 20mm or 25mm spheres, approx £2.99 for 50 from Amazon • wood glue • sandpaper (optional) INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove the backing panel and plexiglass or glass from your frame and set aside. If you're upcyding an old frame, give it a sand to remove any faking paint or varnish, then wipe off any dust.…

SCAN ME for more stylish upcycling ideas at yourhomestyle.uk pre-upcycle Wéve all got a jumper that we no longer wear lurking at the back of our wardrobes. Maybe it no longer fits, or has been nibbled by moths, or did it go in a too-hot wash and come out smaller than when it went in? Whatever the reason, we can help! Rather than throw it away, you can easily give an old jumper a second lease of life by transforming it into a stylish hot water bottle cover that's perfect for snuggling Up with on cold winter nights. YOU WILL NEED old jumper hot water bottle paper Sharpie pen tape measure ruler scissors pins dressmaker's scissors iron-on Velcro iron metallic fabric scrap needle cotton thread silver embroidery thread embroidery needle…

DECS UNDER £15! Using decs from the same colour palette will help you achieve a luxury look for less. Choose two or three main shades to give your space a cohesive feel Finishing touches Sprinkle on the sparkle and make every corner of your home feel magical with these stylish and affordable decorations STYLE A TRAD XMAS! MAKE YOUR OWN! Make quick table displays by filling lidded drinking jars with water, replace the drinking straws with cut poinsettias and tie pine sprigs to the lids with string Entertaining essentials Cater for extra guests and be the host with the most with these budgetfriendly party staples You don't need to spend a fortune to create a beautiful table setting, dress up your existing dinner set with foraged foliage, stylish paper napkins…

‘Now we have this big space, there,s room for a tree, which adds to the festive feel’ I'm Ashley Newcombe. I live with my husband, Colin, our son Artie, who is 18 months, and our dog, Lola. We both work in medical communications, and we live in a four-bed terrace in Liverpool. I record my renovation journey on Instagram @no10_in_pink. TOTAL £11,147 My problem kitchen The old kitchen had ugly dark brown units and cracked floor tiles. Also, I never understood why the design only allowed for a tiny worktop and two gas rings for cooking considering the space was so big, so I knew it needed a complete rethink. How I made it work Replacing one set of patio doors with a window allowed us to increase the kitchen…

About me I'm Bili and I'm a social media manager. I live with my partner, Matt, in a three-bed Victorian semidetached house in Reading. We've been here almost two years and we're slowly decorating it room by room. You can see more of my home on Instagram @boldoverbeige. TOTAL £3,487 My problem living room Although the room had lots of lovely traditional features, it was very bland and in desperate need of some va va voom to reflect our taste and style. We couldn't wait to get started and put our own stamp on the space. How I made it work Matt and I love the drama of tropical prints, so we went for some jungle-theme wallpaper. We picked out navy and teal colours from the design as a base…

About me I'm Kyla Magrath, an interior stylist and content creator @kylamagrathinteriors. I live with my children, Ned, 14, and Maggie, 11, in a three-bed Victorian terrace in Bristol. I've been here since 2005 and I have re-decorated all the rooms many times. TOTAL £1,647 BEFORE My problem bedroom It wasn't like I hated it or anything, but I was just keen for a change. Three of the walls were plain white, which felt a bit cold, and the one behind my bed was a dark toffee colour. Suddenly, it wasn't enough. I wanted to be enveloped in lovely warm colour, rather than just having it in one spot. How I made it work I call my style boho rustic, and I'm really influenced by Moroccan colours and textures, so…