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Summer’s the best time to paint a room – lots of light and you can keep all the windows wide open. I should be doing my bedroom this year (it’s south facing, so I’m thinking a lovely, cool blue…), but I know I won’t be able to resist the lure of the garden lounger if the days are sunny! If you’re looking to update a room, we’ve got ideas for all the classic looks in this issue – country, coastal, mid-century – plus a few new trends for good measure – ‘Serene Safari’ anyone? It’s our fave look at Matalan this season, so check it out on page 9. And, if you’re time-poor or would rather put your cash into a summer getaway, we’ve found 21 quick, low-cost tweaks to…
Annerieke Peek ABOUT ME I’m 26 and I live with my cat Aramis in a wooden house on stilts, which I built myself, in County Clare, Ireland. WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE ROOM? I love my open-plan living/ work space. Thanks to having so many windows, and the forest right outside, it’s like sitting in the middle of a secluded wooded area. Kirsty Garland ABOUT ME I’m 29 and I’ve just moved into a new-build four-bed townhouse in Gosport, Hampshire, with my husband Scott, 30. WHAT’S YOUR BEST STYLE TIP? Accessorise with items that really mean something to you – we have some amazing items we picked up on our travels and from our honeymoon, plus photos on display. Grace Allen ABOUT ME I’m 27 and I’m renting a two-storey 1960s…
Create a fun, festival vibe for an outdoor party with Sainsbury's Summer Solstice range by mixing candy-coloured melamine bowls and goblets with patterned plates and stripy food covers. And if the clouds don't clear, move the picnic indoors instead! 3 of the best… BRIGHT SUMMER BUYS…
MARKS & SPENCER Peruvian patio Create a versatile outdoor room using vibrant picks and embroidered textiles LAURA ASHLEY Heritage brights Make breakfast a colourful occasion with painterly designs in cheerful shades MATALAN Serene safari Take influence from Africa by mixing natural materials with tribal motifs HOUSE OF FRASER Jungle splendour Channel the carnival spirit by teaming geometric brights with botanical prints Style Maker ALIX SAYS ‘Natural baskets are a great low-cost way to stop toys, papers or chargers making a room look cluttered.’…
Debenhams have got it covered… The new bespoke upholstery at Debenhams has got us really excited. It features 12 styles in a selection of fabrics, three of which have been created by designers Ben de Lisi, John Rocha and Jasper Conran. Just pick your ideal shape, pair it with a fabric – options range from velvets to tweeds – and, six weeks later, it will arrive in your very own sitting room. Shop the range at Debenhams.com. GET ORLA off the peg If you’re a fan of all things vintage, you’ll be pleased to hear that the Queen of Retro Prints, Orla Kiely, has launched two of her designs – Multi Stem and Linear Stem – as ready-made lined curtains. Simple eyelets mean they are quick and easy…
1. Create your own gallery wall Add character and charm to your scheme by hanging an eclectic mix of frames and prints. Try creating your own by framing pretty wrapping paper, wallpaper samples and vintage postcards or photos you’ve stashed away. 2. Add a vintage-style mirror Introduce a little glamour to the space with a gilt or patterned-frame mirror in an interesting shape. To brighten a gloomy room, position it near the window and it’ll reflect lots of light around. 3. Go grand with a glitzy chandelier Take the traditional townhouse look to the max with a faux-crystal chandelier that’ll give your room a focal point and add an irresistible touch of sparkle. Team with ornate glass vases to complete the look. 4. Mix patterns It’s what the boho look…
