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I used to be so organised my friends nicknamed me ‘Monica’ (Geller), but the super-orderly part of my brain switched itself off when I had my twins, and I’ve been striving to reboot it ever since! You’d never describe my home as ‘minimal’, but for me a tidy house does equal a tidy mind, so keeping on top of clutter is a priority. If you’re the same, I know you’ll love the tips and buys in our extended ‘10-Minute Declutter’ on page 104. You can never have too many baskets, right? This month, we’re wishing Style at Home Happy 10th Birthday! Launched in 2011 for design-savvy home enthusiasts on a tight budget, Style at Home has been a riot of creativity and great ideas ever since. Check out the team’s…
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George Home FLORIDA BLUES Escape to sandy shores with sealife motifs and marine shades La Redoute BOHO TRAVELLER Kick back among natural rattan and sun-drenched hues John Lewis & Partners BOLD BRIGHTS Create an uplifting look with vibrant colours and modern shapes…
FOLLOW THE LIGHT With 20 years’ experience as a lighting buyer for high-street heroes such as BHS and Debenhams, Claire Woodward knows a thing or two about creating gorgeous illuminations. Now she’s founded Mabel Home & Lighting, where her first designs are all about the exposed bulb, teamed with brass and smoked glass for a touch of industrial glam. Clifton ceiling light, £75; Montpelier globe ceiling light, £80; Redland table lamp, £45, all Mabel Home & Lighting A lush line-up Tablescaping may have been the big summer trend but it’s all about mantelscaping for autumn. Whether above the fireplace or on a sideboard, you can create a focal point with a curated display of your favourite treasures. ‘When planning your mantelscape, go for accessories that have a common colour thread…
Combine the simplicity and practicality of Scandinavian design with the elegant minimalism of Japanese style to create this calming look. Bamboo and rattan blend seamlessly with black lacquer and smooth stoneware, while sleek curves are juxtaposed against structured lines. The subdued colour palette adds to the serene feel.…
1. Go glossy This super sleek look is kind of showy, so go for shiny finishes for occasional furniture, with ultra luxe marble and lacquered polish, and choose highlights in the form of shiny brass. 2. Pick tropical greens Insert botanicals that have a structured shape. Include houseplants, from cool, desert cacti to large-leaf palms. Display beautiful fan-like stems in shapely vases and graphic shapes in artwork. 3. Hang a modern chandelier With all-white decor, you need some statement pieces to break up the simplicity, so hang a wow-factor pendant light with a sculptural, multi-arm, retro design. 4. Pop in some pastels This white scheme is perfect for a petite apartment, making it bright and uncomplicated. But it can feel clinical without any colour – pastel accents will add subtle…
