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The weather has been a bit hit and miss this year, but I’m holding out for some late-summer sunshine so that I can make the most of the outdoors for as long as possible. I’m loving our cover star Lizzie’s pretty garden (p26) – she’s created the perfect outdoor space with different zones for relaxing and entertaining, plus planting that gives colour and interest all year round. September always sees me making plans to get the house back in shape again after the summer, and so this issue is big on seasonal updates and streamlining. Look out for fast fixes and room refreshes (p66), super-clever Ikea upgrades (p60) and tidying tricks and organising (p96). Enjoy the last of the sunshine! Style at Home’s PET OF THE MONTH This stylish gent…
JEWEL-TONED TABLEWARE Stretch evenings outside with this colourful tableware from Dunelm. Cute woodland-themed dinner pieces and rustic table linens combined with jewel-toned glassware will bring a warm and cosy glow to any table.…
Next MAXIMUM GLAMOUR Bring some glitz with this Rockett St George collab Dunelm COSY VINTAGE Create a snuggly scheme with ditsy prints, scallops and bobbins La Redoute MODERN RETRO Use on-trend browns to create a 1970s-style scheme Ikea PLAYFUL BRIGHTS Encourage back-to-school kids with a new bedroom set-up…
TALK OF THE TON If the latest Bridgerton instalment left you swooning, ahem, at the interiors, then make a beeline for Sofology’s Country House range. Shapely sofas, armchairs and footstools with seductive velvet upholstery look every bit at home in a modern pad or period-style setting. Enjoy everlasting colourful blooms Who doesn’t love a floral display? And while there’s no beating the real thing, these faux flowers from Gisela Graham come a close second, offering year-round colour. Buy single stems and arrange in a vase as you would fresh flowers. 3 of the best SWIVEL CHAIRS IDEAL HOME x BLINDS 2GO Our sister magazine has teamed up with Blinds 2go to design a new collection of curtains and blinds. From tropical-inspired botanicals to punchy plains and muted neutrals, choose…
Like a lot of people, 2020 was a rough year for us,’ says Natalie. ‘My husband and I were living in London and our jobs were extremely stressful, particularly mine as I was working in the healthcare sector when Covid hit. When our lifestyles became unsustainable, we decided to change our careers and move back to the coastal town of Deal, where we are both from, for a more relaxed pace of life. Sam started up his own accountancy firm working with small local businesses, and I started assisting him. While we were renting, we started looking for a doer-upper that would satisfy our urge to renovate. We’re both huge fans of all things interiors, watching all the renovation shows and reading tons of interior magazines. We couldn’t wait to…
1 PICK A SUNNY TONE In a room where you want to feel energised and bright, try an upbeat colour that will instantly lift the mood. Using a single saturated shade on walls, woodwork and ceiling has the effect of bathing the room with colour – and choosing a feel-good tone of yellow, coral or blush pink will make the space feel sunny and warm. Giallo absolute matt emulsion, £29 for 1ltr, Little Greene 2 FOCUS THE COLOUR While colour drenching often means painting an entire room in one shade, focusing on a smaller area is a great way of trying the effect without totally committing. Choose the most prominent wall in the room to create a backdrop for furniture and furnishings, then paint the skirting, window frames, door and…
