Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2023 i HomeStyle

While we're always a little sad to say goodbye to summer, autumn's rich colour palette and cosy vibes have a feel-good factor that we love to bring into our interiors. This issue's gorgeous decorating themes on page 59 are all about warm colours, soft textures and layers of pattern for mood-boosting room schemes you'll love to spend time in. For quick and easy updates to give your existing décor a seasonal twist, turn to page 66 where you'll find a host of ideas and best buys for a mini makeover. Also in this issue, on page 72 we show you how to make the most of smaller spaces with our clever tips and tricks – from savvy storage solutions to choosing the perfect colour palette. And, on page 80, give…

Future nostalgia High street favourite, John Lewis, has teamed up with iconic furniture maker ercol to create an exclusive 14-piece living and dining collection that's been thoughtfully designed to become heirlooms of the future. Designed and made in the UK, while supporting sustainability efforts, the collection comprises dining tables, chairs and occasion pieces crafted from solid timber and dieback ash. Instantly recognisable design details make these ercol pieces a classic that will fit in with any type of décor, effortlessly – a true investment piece to add style to your home for many years to come. Wake up your walls Graham & Brown's latest wallpaper collection has left us reaching for our pasting tables! Revive even the blandest box-room with its array of bold nature-inspired details. The playful design of…

Bring the outside in with a calming, leafy green palette. Pair with black tones for a modern take, alongside botanical prints BRING BACK THE RETRO VIBES WITH A MID-CENTURY MODERN CHAIR SCAN ME for more interiors inspo at yourhomestyle.uk STYLISH ILLUSTRATED DESIGN…

Inspiring homes style idea Add detail to a plain wall with a textured statement headboard Master bedroom ‘Our bedroom was the very first room to be painted and we wanted warm, cosy vibes, which I think we've achieved. Lick's Beige 02 paint was perfect, but rather than cover all the walls in it, we've stopped the colour three-quarters of the way up to emulate where a picture rail would be. As we've kept to a pink and orange colour scheme throughout the house, we added in some rust-coloured cushions from John Lewis to bring warmth and they're just right for this space.’ Spare bedroom Guests love Poppy and Jordan's spare bedroom with its smart wall panelling and fun gallery wall. The pretty colour scheme mixes pink and duck-egg with bright…

A BIT ABOUT ME I'm Emma Gritt, 38, a university lecturer. I live with my husband Adam, 38, a graphic designer, and our French bulldog, Monty. You can see more of my home @style_the_hawthorns on Instagram. WHERE I LIVE Our home is a detached, four-bedroom new-build house in Leeds. We reserved the plot in June 2018 and moved in just before Christmas the same year. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE We didn't choose many upgrades from the developer as they didn't reflect our style and tended to be more expensive, so we picked the basic options with the intent to upgrade them later on. When we moved in three days before Christmas, there were concrete floors until we could get the flooring fitted! HOW I MADE IT MY OWN We've…

TOP TIP Apply the glue and paper in small patches this means you can slow down and enjoy your crafting, rather than rushing to cover your letter before the glue dries up! YOU WILL NEED • Large 3D papier mâché letter • White acrylic paint • Marbled tissue paper • PVA glue • Paintbrushes INSTRUCTIONS 1 Paint your letter with white acrylic paint. This will make sure that the design on your tissue paper will stand out brightly. Give your letter two coats of paint so that it's evenly white all over. 2 Tear your tissue paper into small pieces. The more intricate your letter is, the smaller the pieces will need to be. This will make it easier to poke your paper into the fiddly corners with a paint…

style idea Add a large rug in varying tones to tie the scheme together CROSS HATCH DETAILS SCAN ME for more interiors inspo at yourhomestyle.uk…

Bring the outside in Take inspiration from the changing colours of the autumn leaves to add a warm atmosphere to your home. Create a scheme that instils a sense of cocooning cosiness by painting your walls in soft terracotta with accents of forest green and russet red. These colours will make your prized possessions pop and work well in combination with autumnal fruit shades, such as plum pink, blackberry purple and apple green. Make your own pantry Chilly autumn nights call for plenty of warming comfort food. If you're not lucky enough to have a built-in pantry, you can recreate the same effect using IKEA Kallax shelving or wall-mounted shelves. Then get creative by styling them up with pretty glass jars to store all your dry goods, along with your…

Style advice COSY COTTAGE Combine eclectic, hand-crafted pieces with a mix-and-match aesthetic that's bursting with pattern and colour. Choose a warm, rich palette, then let florals, checks and stripes run riot alongside painted furniture and new and old pieces. Introducing different lighting styles and heights instantly adds versatility to this relaxed, lived-in look. Tapered, pleated and scalloped shades help set the tone – or update existing shades with fringing and ribbon trims. Add a fluted shade of green or pink glass to draw the eye up. ‘If you're unsure about pendant size, always go bigger and hang at least 2.13 metres above floor level to avoid obstructions’ Mary Buchanan, Creative Director, Laura Ashley Lighting at där lighting ‘Use battery-powered or rechargeable lamps to bring light to areas with no power points,…

starry eyed Add character to your kitchen with Topps Tiles’ geometric Capello tile range. Its latest surface design technology has been used to create an elegant, multi-textured effect, which adds an extra special finish to the design. Pre-scored lines make the tiles easier to lay, but also recreate the look of four smaller tiles once grouted – so it'll save you time, too. five-star style Recreate the luxurious look of marble for less with Bathrooms to Love's Natural furniture range. It mimics real stone with soft veining and variations in tone of White Marble or Grey Marble. Choose just the drawer unit or shelf, or both for a coordinated look (and create a nook to store towels) in either 600mm or 800mm widths. The wall hung drawer also boasts plenty of…

KEEP BOWLS ON DISPLAY BRASS ADDS A LUXE LOOK ‘As the owner of a vintage shop, I love finding unique pieces’ SCAN ME for more interiors inspo at yourhomestyle.uk Sage green works well alongside natural wooden textures 3 OF A KIND… STORAGE POTS…

Choose asymmetrical shapes for a fun and modern look BOLD AND BRIGHT ‘I love bright colours! I think it makes spaces feel more homely’ SCAN ME for more interiors inspo at yourhomestyle.uk ADD NATURAL TEXTURES Upcycle an old glass jar by spray painting it in a matt black finish or another colour to suit your scheme 3 OF A KIND… VASES…

Scan me for more honest reviews and expert buyers’ guides – or head to yourhomestyle.uk/reviews 1 Dry:Soon 3-Tier heated airer, £159.99, Lakeland Size 137 × 73 × 75cm Setting up this heated airer is nice and easy, and if you've got a small laundry load, you can fold out just one half of the frame to save space. Unlike the DriBUDDI, the cover is sold separately, but we found draping a towel or sheet over the top works effectively to shorten the drying time for the rest of the load. The Dry:Soon 3 Tier can accommodate 15kg of washing across 21m of drying space. Light items like T-shirts should dry within 4 hours, and heavier items like jeans should dry within 12. WE LOVE: The sleek and compact design which…

Add these speedy dinners to your weekly meal plan Monday GOCHUJANG-GLAZED MUSHROOM AND RICE BOWLS PREP TIME 10 minutes COOK TIME 30 minutes SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS • 300g whole grain rice, rinsed • salt • 2 tsp gochujang or sweet chilli sauce • 2 tbsp rice wine (such as Shaoxing) • 2 tbsp light soy sauce • 2 tsp sugar (1 tsp if using sweet chilli sauce) • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 garlic clove, chopped • thumb-sized piece of ginger, chopped into fine strips • 2 spring onions, white parts only, cut into short strips • ½ red pepper, cut into strips • 400g assorted mushrooms (such as oyster and shiitake), large ones sliced • 50g mangetout, cut into short pieces • 2 tbsp cashew nuts • handful…

Interview C ongrats on the release of your new book. What can we expect from it? I'm calling it a hardworking handbook. The intention wasn't to create a book about the theory of colour – rather I take the reader through my own journey using colour and show you ways of applying it in your own home. It's a friendly book that's supposed to be leafed through, scribbled on and sticky notes added to the pages throughout. What does colour mean to you? Well, I've always been an advocate of colour, whether it be to dress myself or my home. I feel like it has a mood-boosting quality. My mum was such a colourful character and I saw how people gravitated towards her because of that. She also really nurtured my…

SOPHIE ELLIS Production Editor ‘While I love Insta, it's fun to explore IRL. At an Airbnb stay, the bath tub was painted canary yellow – it looked amazing!’ KATIE DUTTON Staff Writer ‘I love getting inspo from films; the house in Call Me By Your Name, and Amelie's apartment have a lot to account for!’ HANNAH TRIBE Staff Writer ‘I spent my childhood buried in decorating books from the 80s. They're so practical and are full of brilliant ideas (also ruffles…)’ MICHELLE GRADY Homes Editor ‘The DIYs in our reader homes always inspire me – you're a clever bunch! I love seeing people make a home their own’…

Rich and indulgent shades of damson and plum have been popping up everywhere this season, and its warm and welcoming feel works equally well in a neutral scheme or paired with moody hues. Add a subtle nod to this favoured shade with a few carefully selected accessories to style up a space, or fully commit to the trend with a piece of furniture for the perfect seasonal switch up – extra points if you can incorporate this shade in a suitably sumptuous velvet, too!…

style idea Pick a few colours for a cohesive look SCAN ME for more interiors inspo at yourhomestyle.uk…

TOP TIP To prevent catching your ruffle at the corners when sewing the back and front together, pin the folded edge to the main fabric before you sew. YOU WILL NEED • Fabric • Iron • Scissors • Sewing machine • Thread • Measuring tape • Pins • Tailor's chalk or pencil INSTRUCTIONS 1 Cut two rectangles of fabric which both measure 53 × 73cm then a third rectangle which measures 53 × 20cm. Sew a 1.5cm hem on one of the 50cm edges of a large rectangle and do the same on the smaller one. You will also need a strip of fabric that is 20cm wide and 360cm long. It's easiest to make this by cutting a series of 20cm wide pieces in shorter lengths, before sewing them…

Style advice FIND SMART SOLUTIONS When space is minimal, being able to use every inch (even the most awkward of corners and nooks) is crucial. Invest in furniture that can put these spaces to good use. This stylish shelving unit is ideal for placing in an unused corner. The mix of shelving with a deep drawer at the base allows you to keep well-used items on hand, display treasures and hide away household essentials. CHOOSE MULTI FUNCTIONAL FURNITURE Buy furniture that serves more than one purpose. Benches and pouffes that lift up to reveal storage underneath, as well as armchairs and sofas that can convert into an extra bed when you need it, will all boost the amount of living space you have. Coffee tables or desks with hidden compartments…

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Using clever updates, Sophia Barrese has transformed her gloomy space into a bright and cheery room filled with vintage accessories style idea Decorate your splashback with vintage finds About me I'm Sophia Barrese, 34, owner of Top Of The Town Vintage – topofthetownvintage.com. I live in Stockport with my fiancé Joe, 30, a musician, and our golden retriever, Pep. Our home is a detached 1900s four-bed. See more on Instagram @cornerplothome. TOTAL £10,157 BEFORE My problem kitchen The space previously felt really dark and dingy. It had charcoal-grey walls, wooden units and wonky floor tiles that just had to go. We also really disliked the white uPVC back door which didn't go with the style of our home. How I made it work We painted the wooden units a shade…

TOTAL £2,445 About me My name is Chrystal King, 29, and I'm an interaction designer. I live in a 1960s, two-bedroom house in Hertfordshire and have been here for almost two years. You can follow me on Instagram and TikTok @chrystalspalace style idea Choose flowing, lightweight curtains to create privacy while letting plenty of natural light to come in BEFORE My problem living room When I first saw the house, I was really impressed with its size. There was one problem though: there was no access from the hall into the living room, only via the kitchen. Without a doorway the space felt dark and disconnected. How I made it work I decided to add a doorway from the hallway to the living room for easier access – it allowed…

LOOK ONE: ARTISAN FORAGER Anna's problem living room ‘This is my living room, which is quite dark and north-facing. It has French doors that lead out to the garden. I'd really like to change the yellow walls and bookcase colour (it's currently red), and to be able to show off the art that I've collected over the years. The space needs to fit a sofa, storage for books, trinkets and my son's crafts and board games.’ LIKES: Greens, blues and bright colours. I'm open to pattern and natural, cosy textures. DISLIKES: Too much pink or fussy florals. colour palette Use these colours in these proportions around the room HOLLY PHILLIPS why it works A personality-fuelled palette of joyful brights, peppered with natural textures and tactile finishes will revive Anna's dark…

MATALAN Back to black Monochrome is a timeless palette, but we love the warmth that has been added to this black-and-white look with subtle creams and golds in Matalan's AW23 collection ADD A TWINKLING CANDLE Glow getter Use wall lights to illuminate corners of your home Work of art Decorate your walls with a tapestry or throw Show off Put statement pieces of décor in pride of place JOE BROWNS The power of print Wow guests at your next dinner with an impressive tablescape – we love the boldness of this range! GLAM UP WITH GOLD JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS Sunday haze Create a soothing sanctuary to sleep in with this soft, coastalinspired collection Get wavy Wiggly lines and organic shapes are right on trend Fresh sheets Embrace the cooler…

Patchwork keeps coming back into fashion, and with plenty of colour and pattern possibilities it's easy to see the appeal. Shop ready-made patchwork designs this season, or why not try your hand at this craft with fabric scraps? SCAN ME for more trending interior ideas at yourhomestyle.uk ADD A BOHO LOOK TO YOUR BATHROOM FLOOR…

A BIT ABOUT ME I'm Poppy Cooke, 27, a solicitor. I live here with my boyfriend Jordan, 29, an electrical engineer and our two pet house bunnies, Pepper and Sage. WHERE I LIVE A detached three-bedroom house in Faversham, Kent. You can see more of my home on my Instagram page @lovelane_jp. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE We chose a new-build as it meant we wouldn't have to renovate, but I hated the whiteness of it and was keen to make it more quirky and cosy throughout. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN We've kept the décor light and bright so that the house appears bigger and I've gone for some statement wallpaper in the kitchen-diner. I've also upcycled a few furniture pieces to give our home a more individual…

TOP TIP Use a utility knife to cut through the fur from the back. It'll be a lot less messy! YOU WILL NEED • Strong panel of wood in your bench dimensions • Sandpaper and sanding block • Upholstery foam • Double sided tape • Batting • Faux fur • Staple gun • Six hairpin legs and screws • Screwdriver • Razor blade INSTRUCTIONS 1 Prep your wood panel by giving it a light sanding to remove any rough patches. Then attach a hairpin leg to each corner and one in the middle of both long sides. 2 Flip your bench over and cut a piece of upholstery foam that's the same size as the wood panel, then stick the foam down using some double sided tape to stop it…

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Inspiring homes A BIT ABOUT ME I'm Donna Wilson, an interior designer, and I live here with my husband Alan, an electrical engineer. We have four adult children who have all left home, and three grandchildren. WHERE I LIVE My home is a three-bed townhouse in Belfast, built in the 1990s; we moved here 10 years ago. You can see my interiors journey on Instagram @decorbydonna_ WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE Structurally, the house didn't need any alterations but every room was cream or magnolia so it definitely needed an injection of colour. We lived with it for about a year first. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN I've used rich, earthy tones of grey, green and brown with paint effects like limewash and concrete to bring texture to each…

WIN A PRIZE! Sponsored by… Stellar kitchenware Congratulations to the winners of #myHShome, you've each won a voucher to spend online at Stellar kitchenware, worth £30! A trusted UK brand designed in Bristol, Stellar offers high performance, durability and timeless design that covers cooking, baking, food prep, eating and drinking. Discover a range that suits every cooking style at stellar.co.uk Show us your style! Upload your home shot to Instagram using #myHShome this and that @myhomeismyhappy This table perfectly encapsulates my style as it's filled with bold and vivid colours that are mirrored throughout my home. I love to mix things up, like using mismatched tableware, combining old and new pieces as well as high street and high end. It's all about having things I love in my home. I…

STYLE INSIDER Statement tableware is having a moment right now, and it's easy to see why. Bowls bursting with playful colour are a quick and easy way to add artisan flair for the new season. Look out for hand-painted details and quirky shapes to update your décor and host with style. SCAN ME for more trending interior ideas at yourhomestyle.uk…

SCAN ME for more interiors inspo at yourhomestyle.uk Playful tiles In cheerful primary shades of blue, yellow and red, the vibrant tiles in this stylish bathroom were repurposed from a Philadelphia train station in the 1980s and we're digging the retro vibes. Being daring with décor can be a little easier in a bathroom as it's a room you dip in and out of. If you want to take the plunge with a look like this, try Topps Tiles’ Matrix gloss tiles which are available in lots of colours. Scrunchie lampshades Alice Palmer's adorable scrunchie lampshades are popping up all over our Pinterest home page this month, but they're a tad out of our price range at £120 each. We've spotted some other lovely handmade designs on Etsy and Not…

01 Stylish storage If you have a dark kitchen, then you'll want to make sure you maximise light in the space. One way to do this is by taking down wall units, which can block light, and instead fitting open shelving – empty alcove space is a handy place to put some up. Open shelving makes a great display space for accessories, serveware and cookbooks, which will add personality to the room. Use reclaimed wood or scaffolding boards for a rustic feel. 02 Customised cupboards ‘Although the wooden kitchen units weren't my style, they were good quality, so it would've been wasteful to rip them out. To revamp them, we got the doors and end panels professionally sprayed and replaced the handles for round wooden ones. The colour scheme was…

01 Pick a hero colour ‘Making a room feel homely is really important to me so I make a point of displaying bits and bobs I've collected on my travels. I bought these colourful paintings on a trip to Ghana. The colour inspired me to pick an orange sofa which injects a burst of sunshine into my home. I then used orange in my accessories to create a cohesive scheme. Although the walls are white, I knew they would make the perfect backdrop for splashes of vibrant colour.’ 02 DIY where you can ‘I love finding bargains and I'm not afraid to buy something slightly damaged. The side table was badly scratched, but I knew I could give it a new lease of life. It was on the clearance shelf…

HANNAH RICHARDS Stellar Brand Manager stellar.co.uk KATHRYN FARRELL Lakeland Kitchenware Buyer lakeland.co.uk LUCY BYE Bosch Group Marketing Manager bosch-home.co.uk ROB FALCONER ProCook Head of Range procook.co.uk Q Any tips for food storage? I'm never sure whether eggs should go in the fridge or cupboard, and I wonder what else I might be missing. Lucy is our go-to for expert advice on food storage… There are specific areas in your fridge where food will stay fresh for longer. Cooked foods, prepared meals, deli meats, baked goods and leftovers can all be stored on the top shelf, where the temperature should average between 5°C and 8°C. Dairy products can be stored on the middle shelf, where the temperature should be about 5°C. The temperature on the lower shelf is closer to zero.…

Waste not, want not There's a new sustainable homeware brand on the block. In a bid to tackle the amount of plastic that ends up in landfill, ReBorn has launched a debut collection of kitchenware exclusively in John Lewis. From dish drainers to utensil pots, you can now pick up stylish and space-saving kitchen accessories that are all reusable, repairable and recyclable. Win-win! 3 OF THE BEST weighted blankets Time to cosy up underneath one of these snuggle-worthy designs Oven ready As the weather gets colder, we're planning plenty of warming winter recipes we'd like to make in KitchenAid's new glazed stoneware baking dish collection. With an enamel cooking surface, these dishes are durable enough to withstand metal utensils and are oven and dishwasher safe. Each one comes with a…

Easy recipes Serve this twist on a classic with roasted seasonal veg and your choice of potatoes on the side Cumbrian Curl toad in the hole with apple chilli sauce PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes, plus resting time for the batter COOKING TIME 1 hour 10 minutes SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS For the apple and chilli sauce ● vegetable oil ● 1 onion, chopped ● 1 red chilli, sliced ● 1 tsp coriander seeds ● 2 cooking apples, peeled and chopped ● 4 tbsp caster sugar ● 4 tbsp cider vinegar ● salt and pepper For the toad in the hole ● 115g plain flour ● 285ml whole milk ● ½ tsp sea salt ● 3 eggs ● sunflower or vegetable oil ● 2 DukesHill Cumberland Curl sausages ● 6-8 sage leaves…