Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2019 i Style At Home

The shops are full of gorgeous new spring/summer products and, while I’m not a slave to trends, I can’t help but get a little bit excited, because who knows what I might spot and what new direction it might take a room in? Last spring, I bought patterned bed linen for the first time ever, and now it’s an obsession – I even buy fabric to make my own (I’m not exactly a dab hand with a sewing machine, but I can do straight lines…)! The team have scouted out the best buys out there, so I hope you’ll browse this issue with an anything-could-happen attitude and you’re prepared to be surprised and delighted! After poring over every detail of the fabulous real homes in this issue (from p20), I’m…

ETSY Fab for finding original and often handmade items, this site is Kat’s go-to for unique and high quality furniture. THE RANGE From artwork to appliances and everything in between, this store offers low-cost homewares and tools to help style your house on a shoestring. HOMESENSE Selling goods manufactured across the globe, HomeSense is the place to go to stock up on crockery, cushions and lighting (plus much more) if you want to add some flavour from afar, minus the air fares. COLE & SON Recognised for its jazzy, eye-catching wallpapers, this pattern emporium offers a range of designs featuring foliage, wildlife, geometrics and more. REDBUBBLE Shop for affordable artwork to really amp up your feature wall. Join in and share your home revamps with Style at Home on Instagram…

1 Choose a light but sturdy branch, allow it to completely dry out, clean and either sand back the bark or paint. 2 To position on your chosen wall (near a power source) line up heavy-duty hooks on the ceiling towards each end of the branch, marking the position. Attach the hooks and using either a chain, pliable thick wire or rope, line up with the ceiling hooks and loop around the ends, or tie securely. 3 Once in place, wind around a bespoke plug-in pendant light – try Dyke & Dean or Urban Cottage Industries – allowing enough length for the bulbs to hang below the branch.…

Jazz up your bathroom storage with dip-effect baskets. Wind masking tape around the basket, one or two inches from the bottom. Use a thin brush and satin paint to paint a band in your chosen colour. Leave to dry upside down.…

1 Set up in a ventilated area, ensuring there are dust sheets or tarpaulin beneath the furniture. 2 Start by painting on a layer of stripping gel. Leave on the wood as per instructions, then, using a blunt scraper to avoid making any marks in the wood, remove the first layer of varnish or paint. Repeat if necessary. 5 Clean with white spirit, then sand with fine sandpaper. Wipe any dust away. Finally, apply a wood oil, varnish or gel stain as per instructions, wiping off any excess.…

1 Floor filler Make your freestanding bath the star of the show by tiling a statement floor below it, with the rest of the floor covered in a more simple design. It means you won’t have to spend too much on pricey tiles. You could even build a false platform for your bath to stand on to really elevate it in the room. 2 KEEP IT SIMPLE A countertop basin allows for more surface space. Go for wall-mounted taps to keep the basin the star of the show and choose a circular shape as it’s easier to clean. 3 Replace tired grouting Instead of using white grout, pick a colour that contrasts with your wall tiles, such as black or grey grout with white metro tiles. It ups the style…

Walls painted in Lead White emulsion, £48.50 for 2.5L; banisters, unit and door painted in Sky Blue intelligent eggshell, £62 for 2.5L, both Little Greene. Pebble spot carpet, £69.99sq m, Brintons. Castello Dune white oak oiled planks, £71.49sq m, Quick-Step. Kew oak door, £627.60, Todd Doors. Hemnes sideboard, white stain, £195; add-on unit, white stain, £315, both Ikea. Set of four dog portrait prints by Ros Shires, £69, Notonthehigh street.com. Distressed grey mirror, £259; hydrangea flowers, £15 a stem, both Mitzi B. Grey jug, £25; baskets, £18 each; vintage cash box, from £35, all Attic. For a similar runner, try Lewes natural runner, £125, Laura Ashley. Owl umbrella stand, £125; small bamboo basket, £29.95, both Graham and Green.…

Consider how much looking after and maintenance the material you choose will need. If you have young children, then materials that mark easily may not be ideal. Keen chef? If so, a heat-resistant material, such as granite or concrete, is a savvy choice. Stainless steel acts as an antibacterial surface, but it will gather scratches over time. Hardwood or sealed concrete is a good choice for food prep areas or around sinks. Woods such as teak often have a high oil content and are naturally water resistant. Laminate worktops are now available as convincing granite, slate, wood and even marble. They are low maintenance and can be fitted by a DIY enthusiast.…

After 14 years of living in London, my husband Ben and I decided to make the move back to our home town of Hastings to be closer to our families,’ says Hamah. ‘Since having our daughter, Iris, now two, we've wanted her to have a childhood beside the seaside, like we had both enjoyed. Taking on a huge project like this dated Victorian house was a little daunting, but the price was just too good to pass up, and so we took the plunge and have been in renovation mode ever since! Starting point We decided to make the bathroom our first task, as it could be done in just a few months and we wanted to have at least one room that felt finished while the rest of the…

Cambridge roll-top bath with black ball feet, £314.99; freestanding traditional regal standpipe bath taps, £189.99, both Soak. Camberley low-level loo with black seat, £269, The Bath Co. Dalston vanity unit with marble top, £699; Mira Realm ERD thermostatic mixer shower, £379; Mode Cooper shower enclosure, £679; Orchard rectangular stone shower tray, £199; The Bath Co Dulwich radiator, £329, all Victoria Plum. Scintilla tiles, £29.95sq m, Walls & Floors. Solid industrial bathroom wall lights, £185 each, The Wall Lighting Company. Charcoal geo hand towel, £5, Dunelm. Striped bath towel, £12.99; try the textured bath mat, £12.99, both H&M Home. Wooden bath caddy, £29.99, ChunkydesignsShop at Etsy. Try the macramé hanging planters, £10 each, Matalan. Wall panels painted in paint mixing matt emulsion to match Farrow & Ball’s Green Smoke, £27.56 for…

Ready, steady, sort! SALVAGE YOUR SHRAPNEL Gather up all the loose change you can find and pop it in a savings jar SORT UNDER THE KITCHEN SINK Clear out any crud-covered cloths and half-used cleaning sprays, and tidy the shelves so you can find stuff easily TIDY YOUR UNDERWEAR DRAWER Streamline your socks and smalls using drawer dividers (try Ikea’s Skubb range) to make early mornings less chaotic…

3 of the best… TRAVEL MUGS…

The humble bumble bee and his chubby, rounded behind has promptly flown into our homes for some tranquillity. Adorning cushions, textiles and tableware, this elegant insect takes many guises, from Winnie-the-Pooh style simple black and yellow, to a more elegant and enchanting golden look, or even just a simple silhouette. However you embrace them, just bee-lieve us when we say, this is one trend you’ll bee seeing all over.…

ABOUT ME I’m Kat Nunn, 32, a regional training manager for a cosmetics company, and I live with my partner Chris Cole, also 32, and our daughter Libby, six months. MY HOME A four-bedroom new-build property in Bristol, which we bought in December 2016. WHEN I BOUGHT IT Every room in the house was plain, white and clinical. It had no personality, so I had to figure out how to give it character in place of the period features I’d originally wanted. AND NOW It’s colourful and eclectic, with little hints of retro. STYLE TIP Don’t decorate for anybody else. Only you have to love it, and if you keep that in mind, you’ll have the confidence to go for slightly bolder decor choices, if that’s what you’re into.…

1 Work out the highest point of the mural, aiming for it to be off-centre from a headboard or sofa. Using a long straight edge, draw the first mountain shape in pencil. Once you are happy, arrange and draw out more mountain peaks either side of the tallest one. 2 Position narrow decorator’s tape along your pencil outlines. Then use the tape to criss cross random shapes within the mountain peak. Don’t forget to tape off any skirting, too, to protect from paint. 3 Choose three tonal colours of matt emulsion paint, grading from dark to light. Starting with the darkest shade at the bottom and working up towards the top with the lightest, paint inside the random shapes. 4 Paint a second coat if required. Once completely dry (allow…

ABOUT ME I’m Nicole Deutsch, 38. I live with my husband Brett Tomsett, 46, and our children, Aimée, seven, Helena, five, and Leon, three. MY HOME A four-bedroom Thirties semi in Worcester Park, Surrey. We moved here in February 2016. WHEN WE MOVED IN The house was perfectly liveable, but dated. The rooms were bland with beige carpets and old-fashioned curtains. AND NOW We’ve lightened things up with white walls and floors, adding darker touches for crisp contrast. Our furniture is mostly upcycled one-offs or high-street staples and I’ve got lots of plants. STYLE TIP Repurpose an old chest by removing doors and drawers to create open display shelves.…

MODERN RUGS One-stop shop for a wide choice of well-priced flat-weave rugs in stylish geometric designs. GRAINGER & JAMESON Belly baskets, pots and hanging planters for large and small houseplants. FESTIVE LIGHTS All styles of string lighting, perfect for indoor and outdoor use. DESENIO Huge range of framed and unframed wall art, including black-and-white images and slogans. DECOWALL All things ‘stick-on’, including decorative decals and self-adhesive wallpapers.…

This house is a masterclass in how to get the most out of a property’s square footage,’ laughs Abi. ‘I might be an interior designer, but it doesn’t mean that I instantly knew what to do with the space! I had lots of pieces of paper, with different combinations of rear and side extensions, new doorways and knocked-down walls, before I pinned down the layout that would work for us. Reworking the space I find it helps to start by looking at a property’s existing floorplan with fresh eyes, so that you can rethink the purpose of each room and be brave about moving things around. When we moved in, we extended over a sludgy green exterior courtyard to make space for the kitchen, and then by removing the conservatory,…

Four years ago we moved to a house the same size as our last, in the same area, to release some equity. It was in desperate need of renovation, so we could indulge our shared passion for renovating,’ says Claire. ‘The house wasn’t really fit to live in but luckily we found a builder who came highly recommended and was ready to go – in fact he originally told us he could complete the upstairs in just three weeks. It was great timing because it was the Easter holidays, so we went away for a couple of weeks during the renovation, then stayed with friends. However, rather than being able to skim the walls, as first thought, everything had to be stripped back to the bare brickwork and replastered, adding…

This is our third renovation in four years – we like to keep busy!' says Jessica. ‘When we bought this house it was pretty run down, and we knew we wouldn’t be able to live in it while the work was being done as there was just so much to do, so we moved in with my mum for about 10 months. What we really wanted was a sociable kitchen-diner that would incorporate my must-have bifold doors. This meant extending the existing kitchen into the garden and out to the side of the house to get the space we needed. My vision The house had so much potential and we just wanted to get it right. We had an architect draw up some plans to include a kitchen-diner, utility room…

Fairford kitchen including worktop, butler sink and taps, £6,500, Howdens. Smeg Cucina DOSF44X double oven, £680, is similar; Smeg S64S gas hob, £145; Smeg cooker hood KD610XE, £159, all Ao.com. Carmen two-seater sofa, £545, DFS. Walls painted in Honey Mustard matt emulsion, £27.99 for 2.5L, Dulux. Marble mist floor tiles, £11.57sq m, B&Q. Cushions and throws, all from a selection, Dunelm. Similar Shilp dining table, £699, Next Home. White Geronimo chairs, £149 each, Cult Furniture, are a similar style. Veslos rug, £60; Hektar floor lamps, £45 each; Ranarp pendant lights, £25, all Ikea. Jute runner, £34.99, H&M Home. Faux fur white rugs, £34.99 each, The Rug Seller. Yellow stand mixer, £492.90, Go Electrical…

ABOUT ME I’m Hamah Turner, 34, and I live with my husband Ben, 35, and our daughter Iris, two, in a four-bedroom Victorian semi in Hastings, East Sussex. We bought the house in November 2017. MY CHALLENGE The previous owner had lived here for almost 50 years, so the decor was very dated. There was a bathroom and separate toilet, which wasn’t practical for us. MY WISH LIST The bathroom in our last house was tiny, so we wanted as much space as possible. We’re both tall, so a top priority was a walk-in shower as well as a bath. It was also important to us to come up with a design that suited the house’s age.…

Even if you are lucky enough to have underfloor heating, no bathroom should be without a heated towel rail. Not only will you ensure there’s always a fresh supply of toasty, warm towels to hand, but they also help reduce condensation, too. Which design should I choose? Heated towel rails are split into modern, traditional and designer categories. Choose a style that complements your sanitaryware and brassware. ‘Designer’ towel rails are statement pieces that make an impact wherever they are installed. What materials/ finishes are best? Solid stainless steel will withstand higher levels of condensation than mild steel or painted designs. But, as long as your bathroom is sufficiently vented (with an extractor fan), any towel rail sold for bathroom use should be fine. Look for guarantees – 10 years…

Make your f loors pop Revamp your bathroom and kitchen floors without having to worry about grout or special tools. Floorpops’ self-adhesive vinyl tiles are made with a handy peel-and-stick design that creates the illusion of real floor tiles. They’re water-resistant, which makes them easy to keep clean. Choose from eight striking designs, from hand-painted effects and colourful, bold patterns to pared-back minimalist looks and geometrics. Heating never looked so hot While essential for keeping your home cosy and warm, unsightly radiators can often present a design challenge. My Furniture has stepped in with a range of sleek oak covers featuring woven-effect grills to let heat circulate. Not only do they protect children and pets from burns, but they also provide extra storage with a neat above-radiator shelf. DO YOUR…

Go vegan with M&S Since vegan diets and flexitarianism are big news in the foodie world, it won’t come as a surprise that M&S has just launched a new range of over 60 meals, snacks and ingredients called Plant Kitchen that are completely plant-based. Delicious dishes like Cauliflower Popcorn, BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sourdough Pizza and Sweet Potato Katsu Curry are complemented by scrummy sides like Vegan Coleslaw and Potato Salad, both made with dairy-free soya milk mayonnaise. Make some yummy buns at home Soft, pillowy steamed bread filled with delicious savoury fillings... Fans of Chinese bao buns can now make their own using one of School of Wok’s brilliant new kits. Each contains all the basics that you need (apart from fresh meat and vegetables) to whip up between four…

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TESCO Homely pastels Create a relaxing feel with irresistible textures and sugar almond shades GEORGE HOME Mellow yellow Sunny shades and seaside motifs evoke happy memories of days at the beach DEBENHAMS Mono Savanna Take influence from tribal prints in black, white and terracotta for an ethnic vibe SAINSBURY’S Spring Scandi Team mint and coral with geo shapes and grey wire accents for a modern look…

1. Invest in natural oak Truly timeless, you’ll never regret buying classic oak furniture with its lovely grain and versatile colour. The finish works beautifully with all shades of green. 2. Decorate with plants More is more when it comes to houseplants. Find creative ways to display them with glazed hanging pots and living walls or DIY structures. 3. Add an ultramodern detail Work in a few subtle industrial accessories, with powder-coated wire lighting, galvanised furniture, and concrete planters and pots. 4. Add a geo print On a bedspread or accent cushion, it’ll give plain bedding a lift. Patterns tend to be very style-specific, but the joy of geometrics is that they work with any look. Modern glasshouse GET THE LOOK…

Gather a selection of prints, art, photos, mirrors, clocks and wall art, mixing up sizes and shapes. Lay them out on the floor to create a shape and structure. Think of different ways to hang your artwork – picture hooks or chains, postcards stuck with washi tape – and vary frame styles, too. The final shape could be a neat grid or a looser arrangement, but keep an equal space between each piece for an even finish. Arrange your display around or above furniture – for example, in a dining room, make sure the bottom row of art is above the table and chairs so it is visible.…

Make sure your home is packed with character by filling it with favourite finds and indulgent hues. Kat has combined statement wallpaper with tongue-in-cheek wall art, upcycled furnishings and edgy accessories. Rustic pieces and geo prints add to the retro feel while metallic objets and neon splashes make this a light-hearted yet sophisticated scheme.…

1 Cut a piece of wood or MDF to your chosen size. Sand the edges thoroughly until completely smooth, then lightly sand the table surface. Wipe clean with a lint-free cloth. 2 Apply a coat of varnish to the tabletop, leave to dry according to the instructions on the tin, on a flat surface. 3 Once dry, place the tabletop face down, then mark the position of the hairpin legs (try Amazon or eBay) with a pencil through the screw holes, making sure the plate at the top of the leg is square to the table edge. 4 Secure the legs in position with screws using either a drill or screwdriver.…

Combining Scandi, industrial and boho styles gives Nicole’s home an eclectic and personalised finish that makes her scheme pop. Lots of green house plants mixed with upcycled one-off pieces and high-street buys add a lively contrast, too. Keeping walls and floors light and bright, teamed with linen upholstery and rattan accents, lets the dark tones on the furniture and rugs create a visual impact.…

ABOUT ME I’m Abi Powell, 39, an interior designer and founder of Hookway Design (hookwaydesign.co.uk). I live here with my husband Ian, 37, our sons, Toby, eight, and Ruben, five, and Florence the cat. MY HOME A three-bed Edwardian semi-detached house in Nottingham. We moved here in 2014. WHEN I MOVED IN The layout was clunky and awkward and didn’t work at all, while the decor was dull, dated and depressing. AND NOW Changing the function of some of the rooms, adding an extension and even moving the front door has reinvented the space. STYLE TIP By keeping to a restricted colour palette, with just a few hero shades for each room, you can achieve a lovely balance.…

the STYLE RULES Be playful with bright shades and metallics Create an eclectic look with colourful walls, industrial touches and a few clever cheats. BE THRIFTY Save on kitchen cupboards by installing a run of worktops above a large sideboard instead. Just remember to leave space for freestanding appliances. ADD COLOUR TO WALLS A tiled splashback adds interest while blue walls anchor the look. Team with chrome and copper fixings for industrial style. GO FOR BRIGHT ACCESSORIES Introduce eclectic accessories and mismatched chairs in different colourways. the STYLE RULES Be influenced by retro prints and colours Orla Kiely prints, mid-century shapes and dark wood combine for a nostalgic scheme. MIX WALLPAPER SCALES Juxtapose small-scale patterned wallpaper with an oversized print on an opposite wall in a…

ABOUT ME I’m Claire Lloyd Davies, 41, a photographer, and I live with my partner, Richard Stockley, 44, a researcher, and our two daughters, Connie, nine, and Rosie, seven. We bought the house in February 2015. It wasn’t really fit for habitation when we moved in so we got started on renovations straight away. MY CHALLENGE To give our tired, dated hall a complete new look that was fresh, light and welcoming. MY WISH LIST Top of my list was a fun feature carpet or runner for the stairs that would make a real impact when you walked in, as well as practical, easy-to-clean flooring and plenty of storage.…

ABOUT ME I’m Jessica West, 30, and I live with my husband Mitchell, 32, and our house bunny, Teddy, in a four-bed semi in Suffolk. We bought the house in May 2016 but it took 10 months of renovation works before we could move in. THE CHALLENGE To create a large open-plan kitchen-diner, where we could chill out in the evening and take in the garden views. MY WISH LIST I wanted bifold doors opening out to the garden. A solid oak island with a butler’s sink was also on my list – the builder was concerned but luckily we haven’t had any water damage.…

Unlike sliding or French doors, bifolding designs stack neatly out of the way, providing gloriously open access to the garden – and an expansive feeling inside. Here’s what to think about first… Ideal size The dimensions of your opening will determine the number of doors – try to go for as few as possible for clear views. Odd numbers look best – three or five are the most popular. If everyday access is required, make sure there is a single lead door that can be opened outward. Best materials uPVC is still the best budget-friendly choice, now available in black or dark grey finishes. But uPVC isn’t as strong as aluminium or wood, so the frames will be thicker to enable them to achieve the desirable strength. Wood frames offer…

1 Decide what height you’d like the panels to reach – halfway, three quarters or floor to ceiling. 2 Create panels by using MDF strips, which can be cut to size at a DIY store, with the depth no greater than your skirting board (you can either remove your skirting, or sit the MDF on top). Use these strips to create your chosen panel shape – you can also adjust the panels to go around features such as windows. 3 Secure the boards to the wall with strong glue such as No More Nails and panel pins. Ensure there are no pipes or electrics behind before you place the pins. 4 Finish the top panel edge with wooden beading, then paint the MDF pieces and wall behind in one colour…

MAKE A SWEET AND TANGY LEMON TART FOR A PALETTE-CLEANSING PUD TAKES 1HR 25MIN, PLUS CHILLING SERVES 12 250g plain flour 150g cold butter, cubed 50g icing sugar, plus extra for dusting 2 whole eggs, plus 4 egg yolks 225ml double cream 225g caster sugar 3 whole lemons 1 whole orange 1 Blitz the flour, butter and icing sugar to crumbs. Add 1 egg yolk and 2tbsp water. Blitz to a dough. Chill for 20min. 2 Dust the worktop with icing sugar and roll out the pastry to line a 23cm tin. Chill for 30min. 3 Preheat the oven to 200°C/ Fan 180°C/Gas 6. Prick the pastry base, then cover it with baking paper and baking beans. Bake for 15min, remove paper and beans and bake for another 15min until…

Hooked on hoops When it comes to simple wooden embroidery hoops, there are limitless possibilities for creating ready-framed artwork. In Kirsty Neale’s book, Hoop-La! (£14.99, David & Charles), there are 100 projects to try using a number of fun techniques, including appliqué, collage and crochet. Embroidery hoops are easy to source, inexpensive, and come in a range of sizes, so there’s no excuse to not start experimenting – just gather your favourite fabrics and trimmings and off you go! TRY YOUR HAND AT... FLORISTRY Arranging your blooms like a pro, and making them last, can be made simple with just a few tips and tricks. Always cut your stems at an angle for good water absorption and never skip on adding flower food to the water. When it comes to…

SPICED CHICKEN PELAU  TAKES 1HR, PLUS MARINATING SERVES 6 4 part-boned chicken breasts 1tbsp chicken seasoning 1tbsp ground coriander 1tsp ground cumin 1tsp paprika 3tbsp soy sauce Juice of 1 lemon 2 garlic cloves, crushed A few sprigs of fresh thyme 1 red onion, sliced 2tbsp sunflower oil 1tbsp sugar 1 small red pepper, deseeded and sliced 300g butternut squash, cubed 200g easy-cook rice 500ml chicken stock 1 Cut the chicken breasts in half and put them in a shallow, sealable container. Sprinkle on the chicken seasoning, ground coriander, cumin and paprika. Drizzle over the soy sauce and lemon juice. Then, scatter over the garlic, thyme and onion and stir everything together. Cover and chill for a couple of hours or overnight. 2 Heat a flameproof casserole over a medium…

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