Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2023 i HomeStyle

B & M Urban cool For functional pieces that are bang on trend, look no further! Give your space a modern update with the collection’s no-frills design and monochrome colour scheme Cosy charm Wooden accents add warmth to a modern space Snack time This tropical plate is perfect for serving up before-dinner nibbles GEORGE HOME Riverside Focused on self-care and wellness, Riverside is all about natural materials and soft, muted colours - it’s time to sit back and relax! Nod to nature Create a calming sanctuary with layers of earthy tones and textures Switch it up! Swap your cushions for a quick and easy interior update SCAN ME to shp these products at yourhomestyle.uk JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS Weekend away Escape to the country with nostalgic prints, modern vintage-inspired shapes…

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A BIT ABOUT ME I’m Katie Sutton, 46, a Florist and wedding stylist @thevintagehousethatcould. I live with my husband, Martin, 54, a stores operative, our daughter, Olivia, 22, who works in guest service at the local zoo, our son, Kian, 16, who is a student, and our terrier, Lola. WHERE I LIVE My home is a four-bed 1930s semidetached house in Atherstone, Warwickshire. We moved here in August 2020. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE I wanted to remove the Victorian fixtures and fittings that the previous owners had installed and replace them with an Art Deco feel, more in keeping with the original look of the house. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN I love anything with a stripe, so I have chosen stripy fabric, rugs and even furniture, which…

TOP TIP If you’re planning to hang your mirror, drill and add fixtures to your MDF frame before gluing it onto the mirror. This will avoid cracking the glass later on YOU WILL NEED • paper and pencil • compass • jigsaw • spare fine-tooth jigsaw blades • flat file • mirror wood adhesive • MDF board, 3mm thick • paint INSTRUCTIONS 1 Place your mirror onto a large piece of paper, then draw a line around the mirror. This is the beginning of your template. Measure each edge of the mirror in millimetres and write these measurements on the template as you go around. 2 Divide one of these edge measurements by the number of scallops you’d like on that edge. This number will be the width in millimetres…

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style idea This make is a great way to celebrate your home town or favourite holiday spot TOP TIP We’ve used acrylic paint and varnish for a glossy look that’s quick to dry. But you can use gloss paint if you have left over from previous DIY projects YOU WILL NEED • wooden craft letters, 50mm high and 3mm thick • bamboo craft sticks, 9mm wide and 2mm thick • pallet wood piank 110mm wide • acrylic paint in pinkand white, or colours of your choice (A&B) • high-gloss clear varnish • wood glue • pencil • jigsaw • drill • paintbrushes INSTRUCTIONS 1 Lay out your words on the pallet wood plank using craft letters. Place the letters centrally on the plank with a gap of about 10mm between…

TOTAL £5,750 About me I’m Francesca Kletz, 35, a textiles and interior designer and writer. I live with my husband, Robert Strange, 33, and our one-year-old son Fievel. Our home is a two-bed flat in Hackney, east London. You can see more from me on Instagram @thelondonloom. ‘The renovation was so worthwhile and it has made a huge difference to how we use the flat’ My problem kitchen Originally, you had to walk through the small kitchen to get to the bright bathroom at the far end of the flat. Not only was the layout clumsy but the kitchen was so cramped and dark, and the bathroom got all the light. We knew we wanted to swap them around. How I made it work We had the wall between the…

About me I’m Sophia Critchlow, 42, a paediatrician. I live with my husband, Neil, and our children, Emmy, nine, and Alex, seven. We live in a three-bedrdom semi in Romiley, Stockport. I share my renovation journey on Instagram ©ahousetomakeourhome. TOTAL £2,890 BEFORE My problem living room The room had been extended in the ‘90s to include a dining area so it was rially long and, with little daylight rgaching the back, it felt very dark and gloomy. There was layer upon layer pf ugly wallpaper and the green carpet was threadbare, so the room felt really unwelcoming. How I made it work Making the room smaller meant I could re-configuire the space to make it moire sociable, as previously we all sat in a row facing the wall. I added…

LOOK ONE: CALM OASIS Emily’s problem bathroom I don’t know what to do about our guest en suite! It’s a new-build, so it’s all really white. We have layed a monochrome vinyl on the floor, so I’d like a colour scheme that would tie in with that. We’re really tight for space here and have little room for storage, so all of my cleaning products currently have to live on the floor. LIKES Pastels, soft shapes, characterful fun vibes DISLIKES Cheesy slogans, animal prints why it works Lush green and turquoise is the perfect scheme to turn Emily’s blank canvas bathroom into a dreamy, spa-like sanctuary. Using green vertical tiles on the walls will complement the existing white suite and monochrome floor. Alternatively, paint the surrounding walls in a subtle…

FEELS LIKE A GENTLE HUG.! Comfort zone Many of us struggle to sleep at times, but drifting off might come easier with this super-soft weighted blanket from sleep experts Silentnight, Weighing 6.8kg and filled with tiny glass beads, the blanket uses deep pressure stimulation to help relax your nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, and encourage feelings of calm to help you fall, and stay, asleep. Made from quilted microfibre, and machine-washable, we love its cosy texture and weight, which feels genuinely comforting. We slept so well we missed our alarm! sleepypeople.com KATIE DUTTON, ECO CHAMP A telescopic handle and dust-grabbing microfibres are ideal for small spaces 3 OF THE BEST… NEST BOXES Fancy hearing the patter of very tiny feet this spring? Now is the ideal time to put…

M Monday FRENCH-STYLE CHICKEN AND LEEK CASSEROLE PREP TIME 15 minutes COOK TIME 45 minutes SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 4 chicken thighs • 2 rashers back bacon (or 4 rashers streaky), finely chopped • 1 small onion, chopped • 200g baby mushrooms, stalks trimmed and wiped with dry kitchen paper • 1 large leek, cut into ¼ inch slices • 400g small salad potatoes, halved • 350ml chicken stock • salt and black pepper • fresh parsley, chopped, to serve METHOD 1 Add 1 tbsp oil to a casserole dish (with a lid) and fry the chicken thighs until they have some colour. Remove from the dish and set aside. 2 In the same casserole dish, fry the bacon and onion until the bacon starts…

KATIE DUTTON Staff Writer ‘I like to bring out my most colourful tableware to create a pretty tablescape for spring breakfast and brunches’ KATIE NICHOLLS Senior Production Editor ‘Swapping cushion covers from deep jewel tones to bright, poppy pastels is my easy upstyle for spring’ HANNAH TRIBE Staff Writer ‘I love how it looks when I swap the woolly hats and scarves in my hallway for straw hats and woven baskets’ CATRIONA BURNS Features Editor ‘Switching my heavy curtains for a lighter fabric is a great way to let the light in and make the most of the longer days’…

STYLE SWITCH Cath’s anniversary! Iconic print makers, Cath Kidston, was founded in London’s Notting Hill in 1993, so this year marks its 30th anniversary and to celebrate the occasion, it’s created a brand-new design. The limited-edition style, named Toile de Joy, is inspired by 18th century French textiles, which traditionally depict tiny scenes of countryside life. In Toile de Joy, theCath Kidston team have illustrated some of their most treasured moments alongside an array of famous Cath Kidston motifs. QUICK WIN Scentscaping The latest way to refresh your space in a fash is to give areas of your home different scents. Try out flameless methods, like ultrasonic oil diffusers, for an instant boost and peace of mind. Spring forward On 26th March the docks will go forward one hour. Well…

SCAN ME to shop these products at yourhomestyle.uk Stanley cups These Stanley travel cups want viral - big time - after influencer Ashlee boasted their benefits on her Instagram account @thebuyguide. Since that shout out, the dishwashersafe travel flask has sold out multiple times, They’re now back in stock, and if you’re quick, you can get your hands on one of the cute pastel versions via Amazon of eBay. Currently priced from £28. Crystal lamps These crystal lamps have been lighting up our TikTok feeds recently. When switched on, they fill the room with a cosy coloured glow, while also projecting a pretty rose design onto the surface beneath them. Head to moodlightcrysallamp.com or take a look on Amazon: From £15.99 LRNCE ceramics Made by Belgian artist Laurence Leenaert in…

TOP TIP Hang your chandelier from a hook plate attached to a wooden ceiling joist, as the weight of the new beads may be too heavy for the light fitting alone style idea Plain wood not your thing? Colour your beads with fabric dye before assembling YOU WILL NEED • cheap tent and bag chandelier • 18mm wooden beads • strong garden twine • needle nosed pliers • jump rings • hook on plate for ceiling attachment INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove the strings of glass from your existing chandelier using needle nosed pliers to open the rings holding them to the frame. Keep the strings from the top and bottom sections separate. Remove the rings but keep these for use later on. 2 Cut a length of garden twine that’s slightly…

HOMESTYLE OVES! style idea Stripes and textured glass add seaside vibes in a flash SCAN ME to shop these products at yourhomestyle.uk…

Do our zodiac signs influence the way we decorate our homes? We asked astrologer Eloise Skye, from The Wellness Foundry (wellnessfoundry.co.uk), how they might play a part in our design choices and how we can use this understanding to help us get to know our design personality. ‘There’s a lot more to a birth chart than your Sun sign, but your Sun sign can give a strong indication of who you are at your core,’ Eloise explains. Read on to discover her advice on creating a happy and harmonious scheme that works for you… Aries MARCH 21 - APRIL 19 Ruled by the warrior planet Mars, Aries decorators are bold, courageous and like to be ahead of the curve. Aries style is anything but dull or boring and, if the…

01 Colour crush Make sure you factor some fun into your kitchen by picking shades that spark joy. Francesca had always wanted a baby blue kitchen and chose other sorbet shades that she’s drawn to, such as the pink painted walls that tie in with her hallway and living room. ‘I wanted to use the floor surface to add extra colour and decided on a citrus green to counteract the sugary blush walls,’ she says, ‘I love the flat colour rubber flooring gives you and it’s easy to clean and warm underfoot so it’s really practical, too.’ 02 Customise kitchen cupboards To keep costs down, Francesca chose kitchen carcasses from IKEA and customised the-look with doors from Naked Kitchens, painting some of them in Valspar’s Salty Blue. Keeping a select…

01 Create a feature fireplace ‘The old fire surround was cumbersome and ugly, so I wanted ter replace it with a pared-back but stylish design to suit the more compact space. We plastered the cavity, built up the hearth and then Neil tiled it with tiles that a friend had left over from a project. The tiles were my eureka moment because the monochrome pattern not only feels playful but also grounds the look. We chose a beam to go across the top, but it’s not sunk into the wall; it just sits on a small wooden ledge.’ 02 Sociable seating ‘The previous layout had us lined up in a row, so I wanted to create a relaxed space for the family but also somewhere to entertain guests. Making the…

Style edit WHAT’S NEW period drama Elegant panelling has been a bugs bend for Bedrooms and living rooms over the last few years, but now it’s heading into the bathroom. ‘Make a statement with panelling and install a freestanding bath with claw feet for that extra luxurious feel,’ says Ruth Foster, Interior Designer at Victoria Plum. ‘Opt for floating sanitary ware so the panelling can run seamlessly around the room and, if space allows, include a vanity unit with a basin.’ dream in colour This month, Burlington will add Ebchantad Blue (shown here), and Cosmic Green to its rainbow of bespoke finishes. Enchanted Blue is reminscent of luxe 1930s bathrooms. Whereas Cosmic Green has a 1950s vibe. Get these vintage looks on a budget by searching reclamation yards and checking auction…

Sunday brunch Raspberry, honey and walnut baked oat pots PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 20-30 minutes SERVES 4-5 INGREDIENTS • 200g porridge oats • 2 tsp honey • 5 medium eggs, beaten • 500g natural yogurt, plus extra to serve • 100g California walnuts, chopped • 500g raspberries METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6. 2 Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl until Combined, reserving Vi of the walnuts. Spoon into 5 × 150ml oven-proof dishes. Sprinkle with the reserved walnuts, place on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes. 3 Serve warm with a spoonful of natural yogurt. COOK'S TIP Make these oat pots ahead. Cook, cool and freeze in the dishes. Microwave to reheat. Dutch pancake with black cherries PREPARATION TIME…

interior stylist and writer, Lisa Moses, works her magic on Our real-life homes and makeovers, including Claudia’s terrace on page 36… ‘Pretty blooms add charm, colour and texture, and at £1 a bunch, you can’t go wrong with the classic daffodil.’ We catch up with the queen of baking, Dame Mary Berry on page 114… ‘I Can’t have a house without flowers I’ve picked some little irises today and my daughter brought in three little pots of primroses - they look amazing on the kitchen table’. For this month’s One Problem Room feature, Stylist Suzie Attaway unveils her Calm Oasis bathroom scheme on page 92… ‘I like to treat my doorstep to a colourful new mat and swap out the potted Christmas tree for bright spring bulb’s.…

Make a style statement with your furniture this month as all our favourite high-street shops feature bright, bold tables in their new collections. This trend is ideal for renters, as it’s a great way to add personality to your schemes without adding colour (or nails!) to walls. It’s easy to DIY too - painting an old side table in a surprising shade, like lime green or orange, will instantly bring it up to date. MAKE A SPLASH WITH YELLOW SCAN ME to shop these products at yourhomestyle.uk…

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A BIT ABOUT ME I’m Abby McGregor, 26, a primary school teacher. I live here with my fiancé, Matthew Todd, 27, a tax advisor, and our cavapoo, Winnie. You can see more of my home on Instagram @renoatthecoast. WHERE I LIVE Our home is a three-bedroom semidetached 1930s house in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. We bought the house in July 2019. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE The galley kitchen was long and narrow with an unsightly boiler bythe window land the bathroom was far too small. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN I wanted it to be modern but with a traditional edge, so I opted for a Shakerstyle kitchen and elements that nod to classic eras, like an Art Deco mirror and wood parquet flooring in the living…

PRETTY IN PINK We had a vision to create a beautiful, light and calming open-plan living/kitchen space that would be perfect for family life. We weren’t sure what colour to paint the kitchen, but saw Pink Ground by Farrow & Ball and fell in love. It’s such a calming colour, and paired with brass hardware and the parquet floor, we think it’s a perfect match. The kitchen really is the heart of our home with a large island where all five of us can sit together, chat while I cook or do homework together. We’re so happy with how it’s turned out. @our.home.in.dorset GORGEOUS GREEN We decided to paint our spare room with Lick’s Green 05 – it’s the perfect dusky olive colour for this west-facing space. I think it…

New-build homes often get a bad rap, with detractors dismissing them as sterile, bland, boxy and clinical. While they may not be blessed with high ceilings or original features, there are many advantages to starting from scratch. A new build can be more freeing. There’s no need to feel constrained by the era your property was built, so you can pick your design direction without compromise. What’s more, you can add character in new, interesting ways without slavishly replicating the past. Here are a few ideas to get you started… PERFECT PANELLING Panelling is one of the most effective ways of adding character to a new build. Interior designer Jenna Walsh of @walshandcointerior says: ‘Whether you love neutrals or are crazy for colour, panelling really lifts the space by adding…

Design expert at VICTORIAN PLUMBING victorianplumbing.co.uk Bathroom expert at BIG BATHROOM SHOP bigbathroomshop.co.uk This Morning’s cleaning expert @lynsey_ queenofclean queenofclean.blog Training Manager at GROHE UK grohe.co.uk How to fix a clogged or slow-to-drain sink Trinity Owhe, design expert at Victorian Plumbing, shares her top tips… One of the best methods for unclogging a bathroom sink is also one of the simplest: by pouring boiling water down your drain, you can cut through grease and other forms of build-up, and hopefully unclog it. If a plunger doesn’t work and boiling water doesn’t seem to do the trick, bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar is likely the best solution. When these household items are mixed, a chemical reaction occurs which creates a fizzing foam. This can unclog drains by loosening debris. Pour…

Food news KATIE NICHOLLS, SUPER FOODISTA ‘As research between nutrition and good mental health gathers pace, we’ve been reading about the foods that can help to heal us from the inside. It’s certainly food for thought…’ The flavourists Husband and wife start-up Take Stock aims to create broth that summons childhood memories of nutritious homemade soup, but packaged in a convenient carton. Using a slow, ‘low intervention’ method means the stock retains all the goodness. The 100% natural range includes Chicken Bone Broth, Beef Bone Broth, Fish Bone Broth and Vegan Broth and comes in recyclable packaging. Amazon; £6.99 per 500ml carton (3 servings) FOOD FOR HAL-ALL Halal foodies who’ve been missing out on the convenience of ready-to-eat meat can now choose from a variety of products from Halal producer…

What inspired your homeware range? I like the food to be the star so I wanted to have simple, really first-quality plates and pieces that would show off the food. I’ve been using my collection since it came out three years ago and it’s as good as it was on the first day that I used it. I’m always very proud of it. What do you look for when buying kitchenware for your home? It has to be tough and it has to be practical. For example, I find that I can’t lift the very heavy casseroles in and out of the oven, so in my range we use cast aluminium. It’ much lighter, and it has the advantage of being non-stick and I find it wonderful for casseroles or…