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I was watching next-door’s cat having a funny half hour the other weekend (cat lovers will know what I’m talking about here). Something about the spring sunshine and the fresh breeze ruffling its fur made it repeatedly run up a tree, hang there upside down for a bit, then run down again. Anyway, I realised that I was in a similar mood! Waking up on that bright spring Saturday made me want to scrub the house like a woman possessed, paint stuff in bright colours, shop for quirky cushions and try out a new recipe or two – you know, just to shake things up a bit? If you’re in spring-cleaning mode too, you’ll find our pick of the best steam cleaners on p112 (get one – they’re a…
Rae Thompson ABOUT ME I’m 43 and I live in a three-bedroom house in Alton, Hampshire. WHAT’S THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT FOR YOUR HOME? I picked up a Martini table from I&JL Brown – it’s functional, portable and lovely! I also bought some Designers Guild cushions that I plan to place throughout the house. Lucy Fisk ABOUT ME I’m 33 and live in a 1960s two-bed semi-detached bungalow in Whitstable with my husband Karl, 32, and sons, Nate, six, and Leo, four. WHAT’S YOUR BEST MONEY-SAVING TIP? Many charities have second-hand furniture shops. You can find really solid items at good prices and they’re ideal places to find an upcycling project. Lindsey Affleck ABOUT ME I’m 38 and I live in a two-bedroom flat dating from 1900 in the…
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NEXT Luxe jungle Reap the riches of the rainforest with lush botanical hues HOMESENSE Stylish study Spruce up your home office using clever storage and chic stationery PRIMARK Hawaiian haven Transform your pad into a tropical paradise with exotic floral motifs GEORGE HOME Spring pastels Indulge your sweet tooth this Easter with candy-coloured buys Stylist at Home CASSIE SAYS ‘There’s something really exotic about the colour combo of teals and greens. It’s calming but always vibrant.’…
Winning wallpaper Graham & Brown has announced its Wallpaper of the Year – and we’ve fallen for it big time. Featuring blush and marble-look geometrics mixed with rose-gold metallic accents that shimmer in the light, ‘Reflections’ marries all our favourite trends in one. Get it before it’s gone! £40 per roll, grahambrown.com . They’re everywhere! SPECKLES Henry Holland is in Habitat Not for the fainthearted, king of the catwalk Henry Holland is back in all his technicolour glory with a personality-packed new range for Habitat. This is the designer’s second collaboration with the brand and the collection mixes folky florals, punchy ginghams and Romany-style embroidery. Throw caution to the wind and add a bit of Bohemia to your scheme. Shop the range at habitat.co.uk. GO TO BED…
1. Go green Plants not only add a splash of colour to your decor, but boost your wellbeing, too. Leaves absorb carbon dioxide and increase oxygen levels, boosting brain power. They also help to remove toxins in the air, making for a happy, healthy home. 2. Add a touch of glam metal Metallic accessories are perfect for juxtaposing against a nature-inspired backdrop. Brass and rose gold are top choices, or mix metals for an industrial flavour that blurs the borders between suburban and jungle life. 3. Mix in geometrics Contrast the natural curves of flora with graphic shapes in the form of angled vases and glass terrariums planted with spiky cacti and round succulents. For an on-trend option, look out for furniture and lighting that has geometric lines. 4. Start…
