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What I love about the real homes we feature here is how the owners stamp their personality on their space. In fact, it inspired me to create a gallery wall that runs up our stairs as soon as we moved into our house. I got given a couple of much lusted-after art prints recently, and so it was time to extend the gallery. I added picture ledges to create space for a display that can be changed up whenever I fancy. It left me with more space to fill than I had artwork for, so with a limited budget I took my cue from our creative SAH homeowners to find some innovative, cheap ways to fill frames. Now my gallery wall includes one of the kids’ toddler T-shirts, a couple…
Too pretty to put in a cupboard, display beautiful ceramics on open shelving Make even weekday mornings feel like Saturday breakfast with George Home's Temperance tableware collection. Featuring a vintage pattern in timeless blue and white, guests will think you've brought out the fine china, rather than a supermarket bargain.…
George Home HAPPY BOHO Create an uplifting scheme using lively patterns and bright shades Matalan MODERN MONOCHROME Style a contemporary look with sleek curves and bold black Dunelm VINTAGE CHATEAU Team soft pastels and nostalgic shapes for a romantic feel The bench seat makes it ideal for a hallway and shoes can be tucked away on the shelf Next Home LUXE BLUES Combine deep hues and dazzling metallics for glamorous boudoir look…
1. Pick relaxed silhouettes This is a very streamlined look, but with the addition of curved lines, inspired by the human form, it becomes much softer. Look for cocooning sofas and rounded shapes in lighting and accessories. 2. Throw in a statement piece Choose an eye-catching piece of furniture that is both functional as well as stylish to reiterate the curved theme. The marble-effect table top can be removed to provide open storage for essentials. 3. Add abstract pattern This look is all about celebrating curves, and an eye-catching piece of abstract art is an instant way to achieve this, as well as adding interest to a white backdrop. Choose a metallic frame to make the print pop. 4. Pile on the softness Adding interest and depth is all in…
Spring creates the perfect time for a fresh start and what better way to do that than choosing an uplifting colour palette, filled with nostalgic holiday-inspired hues, bringing positive vibes back into our homes. Pastel pink and sherbet yellow add feminine feels, while punchy coral and bold blue tones prevent the scheme from becoming saccharine. Finish with chrome detailing on furniture and accessories to highlight the look, giving it that extra lift.…
Luke and I had been living happily for 11 years in our rented bungalow, but it only had two bedrooms, and once the children came along, we knew we’d need something bigger,’ says Victoria. ‘We decided the time was right to buy a property we could turn into a forever home. I get up at 4am most mornings for work, so didn’t want to travel far, and we wanted to stay close to the kids’ school. We initially kept just missing out on properties – we’d seen so many and lost out for various reasons, but in a way, I’m so glad, as it felt like this house was meant for us. And it was only a mile from our old home, which was a bonus. Unwelcome discoveries As soon…
