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Autumn’s here and I love the change of seasons, it’s a chance to switch things around indoors and get the place feeling cosy and snug again. This issue is big on seasonal revamps, from painting walls a spicy colour or upgrading cushions and throws (p56) to clever ways to add ‘wow’ to wall space (p64), not to mention all the craft ideas and fun makes for Halloween that are dotted throughout the issue. This is also the time when we get a sneak preview of the new season collections and find out what the hottest looks in homes are going to be, so we’ve put together a ‘Trends Special’ with all our favourites, from high street buys to online finds. Why not splash out on something new to brighten up…
AUTUMN DECORATIONS TRENDS Special! Autumn is the ideal time to indulge in some seasonal decorating. We’re loving this fab offering from Gisela Graham, with plush velvet pumpkins, cute ceramic mushrooms and rustic cornhusk decs that will look perfect on a shelf or mantel.…
M&S COSY CLASSIC Mix traditional embroidery with scalloped edges Next AUTUMN CRISP Freshen up seasonal hues with lemon, sage and apricot shades B&M SCANDI SNUG Layer bouclé and faux fur textures for a snuggly scheme Habitat JOYFUL RETRO Style a playful look with a kaleidoscope of colours John Lewis & Partners NATURAL BRIGHTS Embrace nature with leafy prints in red, green and gold Home Bargains HARVEST FESTIVAL Cosy up with rich conker and burnt orange hues…
CURATED COLLAB John Lewis has teamed up with shopping platform Collagerie to launch a new homeware range. Former Vogue fashion editors Lucinda Chambers and Serena Hood (founders of Collagerie) delved into the store’s archives and worked with its designers to create the pattern-packed pieces, available early September. Magic mushrooms We love it when a fun trend comes along… or should that be a ‘fungi’ trend? That’s right, mushrooms are popping up everywhere, from cuddly cushions and cute ornaments to shapely glassware, colourful ceramics and shroom-shaped table lamps and lighting. COSY VIBES Staying in is the new going out. And if evenings snuggled up on the sofa are on your autumn agenda, then don’t miss George Home’s latest Cosy Cottage range with fleecy cushions, toasty throws and soft bedding aplenty, in…
Huseyin and I had already enjoyed doing a complete renovation in our last house and were itching for a new project,’ says Djimbi. ‘We wanted somewhere a bit bigger, with a guest bedroom and office space as I work from home and, as our daughters were getting older, we really needed more space. We’ve always preferred period properties and I loved the symmetry of this house and the way the rooms flow around the circular layout of the ground floor. However, it was a huge undertaking as the house hadn’t been touched for 40 years so everything needed replacing, including the kitchen and bathroom. It also needed rewiring, replastering and new flooring throughout before I could even think about the decor – and, added to all of that, we also…
1 STAGGER SHELVES While shelves are the obvious choice for living room alcoves, most off-the-peg options tend to come in standard widths, which may be too small or big for your space. Instead of going to the hassle and expense of building shelves for a perfect fit, try fixing a set of affordable floating shelves so they butt up to the wall on one side then the other to give a stylish staggered effect. 2 SET UP A DESK Use an alcove in a child’s bedroom or playroom to make a mini desk area where your little one can do homework or enjoy crafting time. Opt for a simple drop-leaf desktop that can easily be folded down to save space when not needed; Ikea’s Norberg wall-mounted desk is similar to…
