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Summer’s finally here! And as I work from my desk at home it’s so lovely to have the doors open and be able to nip outside for a quick coffee or lunchtime bite and take in the garden in the sunshine. The homes in this issue all have a sunny indoors/outdoors vibe that we hope you’ll enjoy and be inspired by. From our cover star Pia’s bungalow with its gorgeous courtyard (p18) to Sophia’s light-filled kitchen diner (p30) or Laurie’s earthy and natural colour scheme (p42). And for garden inspiration, we’ve got plenty of bright ideas to help zone and organise outdoor spaces, from cosy seating areas to relax in, colourful cocktail bars and gazebos that are perfect for entertaining, to fun and easy-to-make pallet planters and hanging baskets. Enjoy!…
B&M CHILLED COASTAL Relax into a seaside scheme, with shell shapes and stripes Matalan COLOURFUL FIESTA Use dazzling turquoise, pink and orange for a punchy pairing H&M ZESTY HUES Freshen up your dining scheme with zingy lime greens Joe Browns INDIAN OPULENCE Indulge in magnificent animal and floral prints in pigment-rich hues…
1. Play with pattern Mix up the scale and design of patterns for a playful approach. Select a wallpaper with a small, intricate design for a softer look. Then elevate a plain sofa with an array of curated cushions – team florals against geometrics and polka dots with stripes. 2. Be colour confident A powerful colour combo can infuse your home with positivity. Choose hues that are of a similar saturation for a harmonious scheme. Experiment with pops of red, or uplifting yellow, to bring joy. 3. Add painterly details Include a few buys with a hand-crafted quality – a floral sketch or quirky ceramics will instantly add interest. Or why not draw upon your inner artist and create your own artwork to add cheer to the walls. 4. Mix…
High-street stores are so laden with oranges and lemons you could be forgiven for thinking you were on the Amalfi Coast this summer! Why not recreate this Mediterranean vibe at home? Team these colourful zesty shades and fruity designs with blue tile-inspired patterns and natural linens – think lazy lemon-grove lunching. Or if colourful and kitsch is your thing, there’s plenty of fun citrus-shaped tableware out there too!…
FESTIVAL VIBES Sleep under the stars in style this summer with George Home’s stylish new collection of camping buys. The range includes this eight-person Yurt tent, double camping chair and Aztec outdoor rug as well as sleeping bags and campfire cooking sets. Taste of summer Bag a bargain for your garden with Tesco’s new outdoor homeware range. Promising a pick of purse-friendly buys, grab a colourful bistro table set from £70, al fresco tableware, starting at £1.75 for a pack of tumblers or cute outdoor cushions from just £8. 3 of the best SUMMER PITCHERS BEDTIME STORY If you’re a fan of Secret Linen Store’s bedding, don’t miss its new children’s range. Featuring fun polka dots, florals and pastels, choose from cot and single bed sizes, with fab blankets and…
Moving from London back to my home town in Buckinghamshire made complete sense,’ says Pia. ‘My husband, who is an amazing chef, had been offered an opportunity to run a pub near my parents’ home, and I had unexpectedly fallen pregnant, so it was the perfect time to relocate to be near family and find a larger home we could put our stamp on. We were instantly attracted to this vintage bungalow, just a few streets away from my parents. Its unusual U-shaped layout meant it had a cute courtyard in the centre, and we could imagine ourselves sitting out there enjoying al fresco meals. And while the retro features, like the parquet flooring in the living space, were a dream, I knew we could inject the property with our…
