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FRESH IDEAS Get a brand-new look for less with our budget buys that’ll make all the difference, plus check out our £20 Challenge and turn junk into treasure! It’s summertime, so while our hard-earned money is usually spent holidaying with loved ones, our homes can end up a little neglected. So this month, we’ve packed your favourite magazine full of decorating ideas and high-street finds to spruce up your home without breaking the bank. Try our stylish room revamps for under £150, starting on page 28 - my favourite is the living room look. Need a new sofa but don’t want to spend a fortune? Go for one of our ten top picks on page 114 – all priced under £500! Also, don’t miss our brand-new upcycling challenge on page…
SIOBHAN TYLER ABOUT ME I’m 26 and I live in a rented three-bed property with my husband Sam, 27. Our home is a former mill cottage. MY PERFECT SUMMER’S DAY I would start the day with a long walk and a picnic for lunch, before returning home to enjoy a tasty barbecue with family and friends. We have outdoor sofas, so we’d all gather on these round the fire pit and relax into the evening. SHELLEY CREGG ABOUT ME I’m 33 and I live with my husband Lloyd, and our two children, in a two-bed property in Gloucestershire. It has been converted from a Victorian stable block and has lots of character. MY PERFECT SUMMER’S DAY I would spend it relaxing in my summerhouse making all sorts of lovely things…
Sew good! 'Here’s a photo of my upcycled cable reel table that I made with my dad. He lathed the reel so it was slightly smaller and sanded it down. I painted the Sylko cotton design on top, applied a layer of varnish and then wrapped the reel in green rope. I’m really pleased with the finished result! ' HELEN CABANIS, SURREY Cute display 'We recently turned our dining room and kitchen into an open-plan space but, as we re-used our existing kitchen, I’d lost a complete wall of units, which meant we were lacking storage space. So, to give ourselves a little extra, I upcycled this bathroom cabinet and removed the doors. It now fits perfectly in an alcove, creating a lovely display of our crockery. ' JILL RECCE,…
DUNELM ISLAND LIFE Evoke the essence of Indonesia with this Balinese-inspired range LAURA ASHLEY LOLLIPOPS PICNIC CARRIER, £30 Celebrate summer with a picnic, made all the sweeter with this insulated carrier. The cute ice lolly design is a stylish alternative to the traditional wicker hamper. DOTCOMGIFTSHOP IT’S A SIGN! Pick your favourite from these quirky designs BHS THE GREAT OUTDOORS Who doesn't love a bit of alfresco dining? If you're thinking of adding some colour to your table this summer, then look no further than BHS. Bugs, butterflies and bright prints – beautiful! H&M MY FAVOURITE BUYS 'I love the industrial yet rustic style of the wire box and the hooks. For my own bathroom, I’d be tempted to neatly roll up some animal print towels and display them alongside…
My home... ABOUT ME I’m Elizabeth Campbell, 34, and I’m a bank manager. I live with my husband Andrew, 38, a care-home owner, and our two sons, Jesse, four, and, Jude, one. Andrew’s daughter, Tianna, 11, also stays with us regularly. MY HOME I live in a five-bedroom detached new-build in west London. Andrew bought the house in 2007 and I moved in the following year. WHEN I MOVED IN An interior design company had created a typical bachelor pad with lots of abstract artwork and magnolia walls – it wasn’t to my taste at all. AND NOW Each room now feels warm and welcoming, as well as being child-friendly. The decor is a mixture of smart and sophisticated tones in the grown-up spaces, while the children’s rooms have been…
KEEP TOES COSY and add texture to your living room by popping a rug under your coffee table. The Popcorn rug, from £219, Marks & Spencer, ties the tones of the grey scheme together. FINISH OFF a beautiful staircase with a smart runner and elegant stair rods. Head to Roger Oates and check out its stainless-steel designs, which start from £42 for a 73cm-wide rod. GIVE FURNITURE a new lease of life with paint. Elizabeth asked The Furniture Recycling Shop to upcycle her stepdaughter’s pine bed, wardrobes, chest of drawers and bedside tables. Prices start from around £75. BOLD PRINTS are a great way of adding impact to plain kitchen walls. Art.co.uk has lots of affordable designs – the Campbell’s soup print costs £44.99 for a 61cm x 102cm poster.…
