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shop Inspiring homes elegant Laura chose a faux leather Edwardian Chesterfield sofa from p58 Next to contrast with the dark walls. ‘It genuinely looks and feels like leather but it’s brilliant with three young children as it just wipes clean if you get any spills,’ she says style idea A picture shelf above the sofa is a stylish spin on a gallery wall OLD-MEETS-NEW TERRACE I'VE GIVEN MY TRADITIONAL HOUSE a modern twist Bold colour choices, stylish updates and quirky artwork, have given Laura Ferguson’s period home a contemporary charm

Living room ‘I love the original green, pink and purple fireplace tiles in here, which inspired the whole scheme. After stripping the wallpaper, we noticed a line where the picture rail would’ve been, so we had it re-instated. We originally painted three walls a slightly grey off-white with a feature wall at the side in a burgundy shade called Brinjal by Farrow & Ball. Six months later, when we had bespoke alcove cupboards made, we’d gained the confidence to go the whole hog and paint all the walls burgundy. I’m really thrilled with it as it makes the space so cosy.’ ‘Having an original working fireplace was a major plus point for Laura and she loves changing up the mantelpiece styling depending on the season. 'The tiles are original and the colours suit my tastes so well – I couldn’t have chosen better myself,’ she says ‘Laura picked floral cushions from Homesense and a grey bobble design from B&M. ‘I don’t like cushions to be too matchy-matchy,’ she says. ‘The pretty floral ones tie in with the scheme without being a uniform colour and the grey ones coordinate with the sofa and rug from Dunelm brilliantly' ‘I showed a local joiner some ideas for MDF shelving and cabinets on Pinterest and he drew us a mock up,’ says Laura. ‘I love the final result – they look like they belong here’ We gained the confidence to go the whole hog and paint all the walls burgundy. I’m really thrilled with it as it makes the space so cosy 52 yourhomestyle.uk

Inspiring homes ‘We didn’t paint this wall dark make ‘When we redid the kitchen as I wanted a lighter backdrop this and added an island, we got for the artwork. We went for a rid of the old table in there fringed and bought a new one from pinky lilac called Peignoir by lampshade Furniture 123 for this space,’ Farrow & Ball, which is the same says Laura. ‘The fun gallery p60 wall pictures are all personal as the utility room door in the to our family. One of my kitchen but it looks less intense favourites is the map, which a local community in here. I added tassels to the group drew after lampshade to personalise it’ interviewing us about lockdown walks’ ‘I love the quirkiness of traditional paintings that have been modernised,’ says Laura. ‘This one is from Rockett St George. We put up these floating shelves from IKEA as the colour matched our existing Next sideboard below. We plan to get bespoke cabinets made but this looks good for now’ Dining room ‘This room is north-facing and just never felt right whatever we did to it. In the end we painted the walls in Farrow & Ball’s Inchyra Blue, which we’d already used in our south-facing bedroom. It looks fabulous and has totally changed the look and feel of the room. While the colour looks more green upstairs, it’s bluer in here. Although it seems counterintuitive to paint a north-facing room dark, it hasn’t made the room feel darker or colder. In fact, it feels cosier and warmer. Now we love to have special meals in here or watch movies together.’ style idea Vary shelving, with a mix of ledges and wall units, to display art prints, ornaments and fave trinkets for an eclectic look February 2023 53

‘We wanted more traditional Shaker-style cabinets to suit the age of the house,’ says Laura. ‘I knew I wanted a dark kitchen, and it was either going to be green or blue in a matt finish. In the end we went for Cobham Blue from DIY Kitchens as it works well with the pink accents that I love’ 54 yourhomestyle.uk

Kitchen Inspiring homes ‘When we first moved in, the kitchen felt like a long, thin ‘I love the gold colour on the glass pendant lights corridor with a step down to the rear section, as the from Amazon. The bar stools are from B&M’ previous owners had knocked out the chimney breast wall to make it open-plan. It irritated me as the sink was miles away at the far end of the room. Although we hadn’t planned to replace the kitchen so soon, after a year I’d had enough! We decided to put the wall back up to create a utility room as I prefer having the washer and dryer separate. It made it easier to fit everything into the kitchen and gave us a wall for the tall oven and larder cabinets. As it’s quite an awkward space, we had about four designs drawn up by different kitchen companies and amalgamated the parts we loved. I felt like a kitchen designer myself by the end! Eventually, we opted for DIY Kitchens as they had the shade of blue we loved in their standard range and a custom colour with another company would’ve cost a lot more.’ ‘There were no wall cabinets before, just base units and STEAL MY STYLE a shelf,’ says Laura. ‘I don’t think I’m tidy enough to have Get Laura’s contemporary-meets- everything out on a shelf, so I wanted more hidden storage. Bubblegum classic style with these buys Gent print, from We went for a mirrored splashback to reflect light' £13, Ink & Drop Opera bar stools in Vintage ‘The sink is the smallest design we could find,’ says Laura. ‘We UNDER Pink, £150 for a wanted the island to have as much free space as possible because set of 2, Matalan it’s also used as a homework area, a spot for informal family meals, £15 or for Andrew to work on his laptop’ Large floral velvet cushion in Teal, £16, M&Co February 2023 55

White IKEA bedside tables pop against the blue panelling. ‘We’ve since done some DIY panelling in the downstairs loo and hallway, but here we hired a joiner as it seemed a bit more complicated to integrate the wall lights’ Master bedroom Clara's bedroom Laura painted the original fire surround white to tie in with ‘Clara’s room is the smallest in the house, but we waited the window woodwork and sleigh bed from Time4Sleep, until she was a toddler before redecorating. We went for then chose a mirror from Select Mirrors to match the black a green scallop design on the bottom and a more neutral inset. The bespoke wardrobes and panelling have been colour on the top, which was left over from our bedroom. painted blue, while the other walls are in Drop Cloth by Eventually this room will probably become an office Farrow & Ball for contrast. if we decide to convert the loft in future.’ ‘Clara loves her cabin bed from Children’s Bed Shop, and we found the canopy and personalised art on Etsy' The Blah Mona print is from Ink & Drop, plus there’s a sound wave print of the couple's wedding song that they bought from Not On The High Street 56 yourhomestyle.uk

Inspiring homes Bathroom ‘Although the bathroom was fairly new, the beige tiles made it feel a bit dull, so I decided to give it a mini makeover. Our plan is to eventually knock through to the separate toilet and create a bigger family bathroom, so we didn’t want to spend too much. Just painting over the tiles and walls in off- white has made a huge difference. I also stencilled the floor tiles after seeing ideas on Pinterest. It was a bit tricky in parts and it’s not perfect, but from a distance it gives a good illusion of a patterned tiled floor. The room looks so much brighter now and it’s a nicer space to relax and have a bath.’ How to revamp tiles Laura has transformed the floor tiles using stencils from Dizzy With stickers, stencilling or a simple repaint Duck Designs. She also painted the wood cabinet in pink and the First, clean your tiles and grout. Use a mix of hot water window frame and shower screen and washing-up liquid or sugar soap. Sand the tiles frame in Railings by Farrow & Ball. before priming to ensure a good finish. A blind from Blinds Direct ties the colours together There are lots of specialist tile paints to choose from. Brands such as Ronseal, Johnstone’s and Rust-Oleum all have a good range of colours. Apply the paint with a mini roller and use a grout pen afterwards to add definition. Tile stickers come in a range of standard sizes or can be made to measure. Just line up your sticker and start flattening it out from the middle using a squeegee to get rid of air bubbles. 3D self-adhesive tiles are best if you want to cover textured tiles. Try Jes Rose, Namely, Wall Genie or Dunelm. Stencilling is a more time-consuming job but well worth the effort. Your stencil should be 2mm smaller than your tile, and you should practise on some spare tiles or cardboard to nail the technique first. The key is not overloading your mini roller as you only need a tiny amount of paint for a crisp line. Good sources include Dizzy Duck Designs, Ideal Stencils, Not On The High Street and Etsy. To protect your tiles for years to come, finish with three-to-four coats of waterproof sealant such as No Nonsense Stone & Tile Sealer or Frenchic Tuff Top Coat. Josie's What I learned bedroom To be braver with colour. Even small rooms can be painted ‘Josie loves pink, which I was on board darker. At the end of the day, if you don’t like it, you can repaint it. with, so we picked out lots of blush- coloured accessories. When we got our Layering things is really important, like adding different textures new bed, our old one was brought in and accent colours so it doesn’t look too matchy-matchy. I don’t here. It works well and it matches the think I fully got that before, but those finishing touches can make Grandeco Hot Air Balloons wallpaper the entire room work. from I Want Wallpaper.’ There are some amazing vinyl flooring designs these days. In the kitchen, ours was laid over the existing dark flooring as a The bedside table and rainbow temporary measure until we can afford to replace it. I was cushion are from B&M, while the dubious about how it would look. However, I was amazed when lamp and pink cushions are it went down, and it only cost around £300 from Frank’s the from George Home Flooring Store. February 2023 57

SHOP THE LOOK Elegant Edwardian Add a touch of heritage style to your home, like Laura, with these classic pieces 1 style idea HOLMOVEESSTY!LE Place candles and vases in front of this 2 overmantel mirror, 4 designed to rest on the mantelpiece 3 6 8 57 SCAN ME to shop these products at your 10 9 homestyle .uk Feature Hannah Tribe 1 Ridged glass ceiling lamp shade in Smoke, £35, M&S 2 Dragonfly door knocker in Gold, £15, Dunelm 3 Wood framed overmantel wall mirror 90 x 72cm in Black, £190, John Lewis & Partners 4 Gooseberries, Cherries, Redcurrants and Borage print by Johann Jakob Walther, £15, V&A Shop 5 William Morris Blackthorn sugar tin, £12, Cotton Traders 6 Fiori tea towel, £10, M.M Linen 7 Pink velvet bolster cushion, £10, George Home 8 Accents Renaissance glass soap dispenser, £13.99, Victoria Plum 9 Faux Staghorn coral, £20, Hudson Home 10 Amalfi pitcher in White, £16, Dunelm 58 yourhomestyle.uk

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MAKE THE LOOK Fringed lampshade Make a luxe lampshade, like Laura, and glam up a floor lamp or ceiling pendant Laura has fitted her soft pink shade to a sturdy, black floor lamp for contrast TOP TIP YOU WILL NEED 0.5m natural cotton/linen fabric, try Amazon We’ve used linen to dressmaking scissors Need Craft 25cm drum make our lampshade, but lampshade making kit, try Amazon 13cm (5in) you can use any cotton wide Neotrims chainette fringe trim in Light fabric you like – just avoid Pink, try Amazon fabric glue paint brush stretch fabrics. Use leftover 1m x 25mm (1in) wide linen bias binding tape fabric from homemade in Ivory, try Hobbycraft pegs curtains or cushions to make a shade INSTRUCTIONS so you have a matching set 1 Iron your fabric to remove any creases, then cut Make Heather Nugent Photo Katie Lee out a 97 x 25.5cm piece. Lay out the fabric and place the PVC from the lampshade making kit on top, in the centre, with the grid lines down. Gradually peel off the backing paper and use your hand to apply pressure across the surface of the PVC to ensure there are no air bubbles. 2 Cut along the edge of the PVC on all sides. Then fold along the pre-cut kiss cuts along the top and bottom edges and gently pull away the PVC backing, revealing a margin of your fabric. Trim away any loose threads. 3 Apply a strip of double-sided tape from the kit onto the PVC along one short edge then remove the tape backing. Apply more of your tape to cover the outer rings of the top and bottom frame pieces. 4 Peel off the tape backing from the frame pieces and position on the top and bottom edges of the PVC – make sure the frame support on the top piece is facing inwards. Roll these simultaneously from one short edge towards the edge with the tape strip. Stick down the seam when you reach it and then roll your fabric edge over the top and bottom rings. Use the finishing tool provided in the kit to tuck in the raw edges under the frame pieces. 5 To neatly finish the lampshade, apply fabric glue to the back of the bias binding and fold over the top edge, lining the join up with your seam. Attach the fringe trim around the bottom edge by applying fabric glue to the top edge of the trim, short sections at a time, and sticking to the shade – use pegs to hold the fringe in place as it dries. MAKER'S NOTE These instructions work specifically for the Need Craft drum lampshade kit listed – if you have a different kit, follow the specific instructions in your kit to make the shade, then follow step 5. 60 yourhomestyle.uk

nline, now mine!Bag the hottest new Trending trends from social media, and scan our QR code to shop from your phone! SCAN ME to shop these products at yourhome style.uk o Hot pink Oversized mugs lava lamps Just like Central Perk’s Whether you love ‘em favourite customers, or hate ‘em, there’s no we can’t get enough of denying lava lamps are oversized mugs of coffee a hot trend right now. and tea – especially We have to say, we can’t necessary when it’s resist this vivid pink cold outside. We’ve style that looks stunning seen some stand-out next to luscious green styles on Instagram this houseplants and pastel month, including quirky smiley faces and dreamy yellows and blues. marbled patterns, but This design is from we particularly love this the Science Museum checkerboard design online shop, for £20. from Cotton On, £6. Cowboy boot MBALROVOEMLLIONU’S Mushroom planters disco balls Papasan chairs These boots aren’t made Originally a DIY hack for walking! While they Originating from Asian countries, including Japan and on TikTok, mushroom might be mini in size, the Philippines, papasan chairs were first introduced to disco balls have now these adorable ceramic westerners by American soldiers who brought them back after the hit mainstream retailers. Second World War. Now the rattan chairs are having a moment on Check out Etsy and cowboy boots have TikTok, or more specifically, BookTok, for being super-comfy and Amazon to buy them enough room to pop in snuggly – ideal for curling up on with a good read! This pink style pre-made (like the ones some dried floral stems, pictured). Currently or you could keep one from Amazon is currently priced at £324.99. priced at £18. on your desk to hold pens. They’re made by February 2023 61 HomeGirlElegy on Etsy, priced from £28.

LOVELY & LOVED I describe my home style as ‘modern-country’ with an emphasis on sustainability. The table and chairs are second-hand, the sketches are by my late Grandad and the cupboard doors under the stairs were left by the previous owners. Despite having seen better days, we decided to strip back the many layers of paint revealing this gorgeous wood, which matches the picture frames! I love the result and think it adds a bit of texture to our kitchen-diner. @lydshome ROOM WITH A VIEW TURNING TABLES We are currently in the middle of renovating I’d call my home style ‘DIY décor’, as I try to our property. The house lends itself to a rustic, decorate and upgrade my home myself. relaxed style. I like to use second-hand items I love Scandinavian interior style as I’m very where possible as I love the personality they minimalistic in my approach. I use plenty of bring. This home office spot was accidental. light-toned woods and lots of white for a It wasn’t until we plastered the room that I pared-back aesthetic. This corner of my home really took notice of this little space and its is focused on the desk project, which I made expansive views. Luckily, I already had this myself using my own bamboo pole wrap design. desk and it fits perfectly under the window. @surreyhousediy Not many people say they can’t wait to go to work, but I genuinely love my little office! @renovating_cartrefle #myHShome Use the #myHShome hashtag on Instagram for your chance to appear on this very page! Sponsored by... RCELFEIALLNAIBNLGE LET THE SUNSHINE IN C E R T. We live in an extended 1800s cottage. Previously, these two rooms were separated WIN A PRIZE! by a single door and the conservatory had a leaking roof, as well as being too cold or too Congratulations to everyone hot to sit in for much of the year. An orangery featured in this month’s was put in its place, with double-glazed solar-controlled glass. Overhead beams in #myHShome – you’ve won a the lounge were sanded back and bespoke bundle of cleaning goodies from cabinetry hides the mod cons, meaning the period features take centre stage. Both rooms Cert, including a sprayer, refill can now be enjoyed all year round with tablets and a mop, worth £29.99! beautiful views of the garden. Use our hashtag on Instagram to @emma_holmes_interiors show us your fave room for your chance to win a prize next month. Show us your style! Upload your home shot to Instagram using #myHShome 62 yourhomestyle.uk

Style edit mDecoroatoor’s dboards NEW TRIBE, STYLE ICON 65 SEASON PATTERNS FRESH FLORALS Get to know the hottest prints set to take over our homes this year HANNAH Feature Hannah TribeThis year's biggest pattern trends are rooted in familiar territory. We've been decorating with stripes, florals and soft lines for centuries, but 2023 gives these designs a makeover, with new proportions and colours 66 SENSATIONAL STRIPES 69 ORGANIC CURVES February 2023 63

Fresh Florals Get ready for spring to burst into bloom this month by decorating with fabulous flowers Hack pattern matching by using the same design in different colours COLOUR PALETTE Cath Kidston Flounce Strawberry Garden These vivid tones look fresh with white double bedframe in Azure combination, 14 £1,199, DFS 13 15 64 yourhomestyle.uk

Mughal fabric in 3 SECRETS TO THIS SCHEME Style edit Crimson Sky, £192 01 per m, Molly Mahon SUPER HEROES Vibrant colours give this look a feeling of boundless energy. 02 Pink City block print table Choose a hero colour, like green, blue or purple and aim to cloth, £49, Ian Snow match all your other designs to this tone. 03 LIGHTEN UP Pick out patterns with a white background. These designs will feel fresh and bright, and it will be easier to match them to other styles when you're picking out your faves. GO TRADITIONAL Many of this year's florals are inspired by gorgeous Indian block printed designs, so head to fairtrade shops, like Ian Snow, to get your hands on the real deal and support skilled artisans. 05 04 07 06 08 09 Neat, regimented patterns play well with free-flowing, trailing designs 10 11 12 Up your kerb appeal with a floral mat, especially if your garden is short on flowers! 01 Rifle Paper Company Mughal Rose wallpaper in White, £65 per roll, Wallpaper Direct 02 Pressed Flowers wallpaper, £12, Dunelm 03 Charmes wallpaper by Caselio in Aurore, £46.62 per roll, Jane Clayton 04 Foxlease furnishing fabric, £25 per m, John Lewis & Partners 05 Quick-Step Capture 4753 painted Oak White laminate flooring, £44.99 per sq m, Carpetright 06 Fleur fabric in Blush Mineral, £17 per m, Clarke & Clarke 07 Poppy field runner rug, £95, French Connection 08 Discotheque Alphaville tile, £42 per sq m, Claybrook Studio 09 Subway tile in Blush Pink, £27.50 per sq m, Tile Giant 10 Trentie Blue gloss metro ceramic wall tile, £16 per sq m, B&Q 11 Floral scatter door mat, £19.50, Oliver Bonas 12 Cath Kidston Sprig Twilight fabric, £21 per m, Terrys Fabrics 13 Crown matt emulsion in Peek a Boo Blue, £18 per 2.5L, Wickes 14 Valspar matt emulsion in Always Greener, from £30 per 2.5L, B&Q 15 Matt paint in Passionate Pink, £42 per 2.5L, YesColours February 2023 65

Near wall in Regal Select Interior 01 Matte paint in North Sea Green, 3 SECRETS TO THIS SCHEME £29 per 0.94L, Benjamin Moore HOUSE RULES This look is all about bright and bold colours, so don't be afraid Tie your walls to your to break the rules and put together quirky combinations. Red and pink look fabulous together, as do blue and green! bedding with matching GO FOR BOLD cushions or throws Crisp, clean lines will look more modern than softly tonal or watercolour stripes, so avoid patterns with gradients or ombré 02 effects for an on-trend effect. BREATHING ROOM Ground a powerful combination of colours with a healthy dose of white. This palate-cleansing tone will give the other colours space to shine individually, and will prevent the effect from feeling overwhelming or cluttered. 04 03 06 05 08 Striped tiles can be laid to create all kinds of Grand stripe fabric 07 in Lizard and unique patterns09 12 Satsuma, £70 per m, 10 Colours of Arley 13 14 This sunny shade is perfect for 11 summer picnics 01 Galerie Regency Stripe wallpaper G78402, £29.95 per roll, Your Stylish Home 02 Joules Harborough stripe Olive Green wallpaper, £48 per roll, Wallpaper It 03 Checkerboard Natural wallpaper, £10 per roll, Dunelm 04 Aqua Beige stripe Sofia fabric, £16.90 per m, Lush Fabric 05 Cotton block check Orange gingham fabric, £8.99 per m, Homescapes 06 Luken Rose Pink pre-scored wall tile, £25.99 per sq m, Tile Mountain 07 Belmont Green tile, £43.79 per sq m, Victorian Plumbing 08 Steel diner easyfit shade in Ochre, £15, BHS 09 Striped double duvet cover set in Light Purple, £34.99, H&M Home 10 Highlander McPhee sheet vinyl flooring, £10.99 per sq m, Best 4 Flooring 11 Osby Blue patterned porcelain tile, £36.95 per sq m, Walls & Floors 12 Matt matrix tile in Primrose Yellow, £40.94 per sq m, Topps Tiles 13 Anyday Checkerboard PVC tablecloth fabric in Mustard, £15 per m, John Lewis and Partners 14 Colours Vinyl rolls Natural Herringbone wood effect vinyl flooring, £9 per sq m, B&Q 15 Light Moss matt emulsion, £20 per 2.5L, Dunelm 16 Walls & ceilings matt emulsion in Powder Purple, £15 per 2.5L, Wilko 16 Flat matt paint in Moritz, £49 per 2.5L, Coat 66 yourhomestyle.uk

Style edit Sensational Stripes Colour between the lines with this bright and playful scheme that's so easy to DIY! Talia chair, £180 for a set of 2; Scottie chair in Oak, £130; rug, COLOUR PALETTE £195; side table, £65; Radius dining bench, £220; Garcia table, £350; serving board, £16; Ripple dinner set in Sage, This retro combination is a £55; 16-piece cutlery set, £30; pasta bowl, £3.75; casserole modern-vintage vibe dish, £45; tumbler, £1.75; Abstract 12-piece dinner set, £42; vase, £16; cushion, £22, all Habitat 15 16 17 February 2023 67

Organic Curves Smooth lines and soft colours create the perfect space for a spot of relaxing A neutral, tonal colour palette gives a calm and collected feeling, while arches and sculptural curves are inspired by the fun furniture shapes of the Seventies The Next design team COLOUR PALETTE Bronx upholstered bed, from £699; Conway bedside table, £225; Erika A splash of icy blue refreshes warm neutrals ottoman, £299; Bali easy fit light shade, £175; Jacquard wave cushion, 13 14 £14; Circumflex abstract rug, from £90; Jacquard bedding, £55, all Next 15 68 yourhomestyle.uk

Walls in Regal Select Interior Matte paint in Style edit Cloud White, £29 per 0.94L, Benjamin Moore 01 3 SECRETS TO THIS SCHEME 02 CREAM OF THE CROP 03 Soft, warm neutrals are the champions of this scheme. Choose colours with pink, orange and yellow undertones for a cosy effect that's super easy to live with. WORK YOUR ANGLES Disguise any sharp corners on architectural details (like the fireplace shown on the left here) by painting them the same soft colour as you've chosen for the walls. ALL NATURAL Pair curved and cosy furniture with plenty of natural materials like dried flowers, rattan and open-weave linen fabrics for a gentle look that's kind to the planet too. 04 05 Use patterns to 06 add touches of interest 07 08 Sideboard, £499; wall art, £45; 09 Fishscale tiles wooden vases, from £15 each; make perfect sense Terracotta vase, £7; wood effect in the bathroom balls, £8 each; all Dunelm 12 10 11 01 Wave After Wave wallpaper in Custard, £43 per roll, Lust Home 02 Grasscloth Plain Natural wallpaper, from £15 per roll, Dunelm 03 Grandeco Blush concrete plaster effect embossed wallpaper, £22, B&Q 04 Geometrica fabric in Mandarin, from £26 per m, Iliv 05 Linoso II fabric in Natural by Clarke & Clarke, £17 per m, Jane Clayton 06 Anyday Trailing leaves furnishing fabric in Putty, £10 per m, John Lewis & Partners 07 GoodHome Poprock beige tile stone effect self-adhesive vinyl tile, £13 per sq m, B&Q 08 Zen rug, from £179, Dunelm 09 Achilles fish scale tiles in Snow, £44.95 per sq m, Walls & Floors 10 Sixties PopArt tiles, £49.78 per sq m, Tiles Direct 11 Polished terrazzo tile, £43.20 per sq m, Porcelain Superstore 12 County tile in Spring Forest Floor, £34.94 per sq m, Tile Giant 13 Matt emulsion in Mellow Pink, £44 per 2.5L, Zhoosh 14 V&Co Interior Wall & Ceiling flat matt emulsion in Orange shade 03, £42 per 2.5L, B&Q 15 Matt paint in Quintessential Blue, £35.26 per 2.5L, Dulux February 2023 69

Nneeww yloeoakrs, !The and hboomlde, sstirnip2e0s23 our and scphreinckgecrobloleacrdtison–sith’saavlel hdarpoppepneidn.gBiign Regal Select Interior Matte paint in Rose Quartz, Rose Petal, Blue Spa and Eucalyptus Leaf, all from £29 per 0.94L, Benjamin Moore BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL Big, brave colour is set to be huge this year, but you don’t need to buy a lot of paint to get in on this trend. Pick up tester pots in tones that match your existing décor to add simple shapes, like stripes and pebbles. ‘It's safe to say that strong colour is back in focus for the year ahead,’ say the team at Benjamin Moore. ’It will give us all the chance to infuse our homes with optimism and originality. Think freedom, personal choice and expression!’ 70 yourhomestyle.uk

Betal rattan sofa, £700; carved wool Style edit rug, £85; Martini side table, £45; embroidered floral cushion, £16; HOT LINES jute mono check cushion, £16; cord cushion in Burnt Orange, £14; Tires Totally classic yet brilliantly modern, alabaster ceiling pendant light, £70; stripes are the hottest motif we’re pressed hi ball glasses, £16 for 4, seeing for 2023. They’re a simple all Habitat. Walls in Loving Pink, door and low-stakes way to bring your in Calming Blue, both £42 per 2L, interiors bang up-to-date. Wide YesColours stripes in unusual colour combos (we’re loving olive and lilac) will give you a cool, retro effect that is all over TikTok. If you’re looking for a more subtle way to get in on this trend, try out ticking stripe fabrics on bedding and cushions instead. Dinner candles in Black, Green, Amber and Blue, £2.50 for 2; Oatmeal ribbed wax dinner candle, £5 for 2; glass candle holders, £9 each, all Matalan PERFECTLY Mix and match Pachai shade, FIRE IT UP IMPERFECT textures for a £12, Dunelm relaxed feel Our passion for statement candles This laid-back trend offers sweet is going nowhere this year. They’re relief for the iron-avoidant. a super cheap and easy way to add Creased, crumpled and on-trend colours and shapes to your otherwise well-loved room schemes. If you want to create finishes are all the a display of more than one candle, as rage. They’ll give your Matalan have here, collect together an interior schemes a odd number of designs and a variety relaxed and carefree of heights for a stylish look. feel that’s easy to maintain. Seek out Linen double Feature Hannah Tribe linen or linen-blend duvet cover set fabrics which naturally in Mocha Beige, appear elegantly £79.99, H&M Home dishevelled, and relax into your new look. Anyday Gingham check cushion in Blue, £15, John Lewis & Partners February 2023 71

Serene Neutral, Calming Blue and Serene Peach matt paint, from £21 per 1L, YesColours sqPunaaerainetsterfliifrgsinthitfsehorr a EMMA BESTLEY THE SKY’S THE LIMIT METHOD: you’re not painting to help keep track. Next, apply tape around the inside of each square Checkerboard squares add a pop of 1 Measure the length and height of your you don’t want to paint. playful pattern to your décor, here’s Emma Bestley, Co-Founder & Creative Director at wall area. Divide the size of the wall area 4 Use a mini roller to paint your squares. YesColour’s guide to creating a stunning by the approximate size of the square you checkerboard ceiling: want to paint, then you will know how Paint two coats, peel off the masking tape many squares will fill the wall. on the second coat when still wet and allow YOU WILL NEED: the paint to dry overnight so it can cure. 2 different paint colours masking tape 2 Mark the horizontal and vertical lines for 4 inch mini roller roller tray chalk 5 Now mask up the painted squares and tape measure craft knife the square pattern using chalk. repeat the process with two coats of your 72 yourhomestyle.uk 3 Decide which squares you want to paint second colour. first then pop a sticky note on the squares

SCAN ME Style edit to read our plaster ABSOLUTELY PLASTERED effect walls DIY at yourhome Holiday at home with gently textured style.uk paint finishes. These distressed effects conjure the vibe of a charming villa, and it’s easy to create a bespoke feel to suit your style. Go to yourhomestyle.uk and search 'raw plaster' for our how-to guide. Madrid curved coloured glass wall mirror, £99, M&S Gingham seat cushion, £18, Matalan Reed large 2 seater sofa, from £799; armchair from NEWSTALGIA £299, overhead floor lamp, £119; Nord nesting tables, £299, coffee table, £299; cotton blend Cottagecore was one of 2022’s most quilted cushions in Navy and Biscuit, £17.50 each, popular looks, so we’re delighted to small glazed terracotta vase, £9.50; medium see that it’s back with a fresh twist this ceramic pillar candle holder, £9.50, all M&S year. Any scalloped, bobbly and gingham pieces you picked up last year will still feel on-trend, just pair them with delicate glassware, warm neutral tones and wildflowers to bring them right up to the moment. BEYOND THE PALE Fireside low chair in Fruit Tree, £799; Clemence dining table, £999, dining bench, £379, cabinet, Cool, calming greys have been our £979; woven cane chairs, £159 each; grape pitcher, go-to neutrals for over a decade, but £70; jute rug, £225; Sinamay ceiling light, £65; Flora this year warm creams are gaining dinner plate, £8, cereal bowl, £6; Poppy side plate, ground. These pale tones create cosy £6; bobbin candle holders, from £12 each; spiral spaces that are easy to live in. When candles, £20 for a set of 4; flower tumbler, £6; decorating with neutrals, pick a Patch vase, £28, all John Lewis & Partners palette of three: a darker shade, a mid-tone and a highlight and you’ll always have a balanced effect. Ardent Saxony carpet in Sand Plain, £44.99 per sq m, Carpetright

Skye slub faux linen snuggle chair in Pebble, £699; BIG LOVE chunky jute woven rug in Natural, from £35; Churchgate ash wood stool, £99; Churchgate sky framed print, £35; Bring your sofa up to date with Churchgate boucle made-to-measure Roman blind in supersized cushions. These pops of Ivory, from £90; Churchgate Harby 1 pendant light, £65; pillowy softness will make even the Churchgate Drayton stripe cushion, £16, all Dunelm most tired-out sofa feel cosy again, and it’s really easy to make your own. Look out for large cushion pads at Ikea and Dunelm and then sew your own covers in fabric that suits your décor. Head to yourhomestyle.uk and search ‘leaf print cushion’ to find a simple tutorial. Just skip out the steps where you add a motif if you’d like to keep it plain. Aimee black frame, from £9.99 each; Round pink vase, £29.99, all Dobbies AN Overlap furniture onto SELF-PRESERVATION rugs to help zone an open-plan space Personalised artwork will always make your home décor stand out from the NIE SLOAN crowd. Simple glass frames are all you need to buy to create your own COLOUR ME HAPPY Self expression is always on trend, try botanical pieces. Get out into the out your own murals to add a pop of garden and pick your favourite flowers 'We look to colour to recharge and give colour and personality or head to a local park and gather up us what we may be lacking elsewhere in some fallen leaves. Press these to dry life. Right now, I think what we most need them then display between the panes is joy, which we can find in hot pinks of glass. An instant masterpiece! such as Pantone’s colour for 2023, Viva Magenta, and my Capri Pink. But we also Wall paint (from top to need comfort, which comes from warm bottom) in Riad Terracotta, earth-toned flavours like Carnaby Yellow Carnaby Yellow and Capri and Riad Terracotta. Everything counts in small amounts when it comes to colour, Pink, all £55.95 per 2.5L, so dipping your toe in and painting chair Annie Sloan feet, lamp bases or picture frames will bring these positive vibes into your home Right now, I think what with minimal effort.' we most need is joy 74 yourhomestyle.uk

Verne glass 3 light cluster ceiling fitting, £75; Stannis bar stool in Pacific Style edit velvet, £99; Stannis dining chair in Pacific velvet, £189; Stannis dining table, £279; Fulton 6 shelf modular shelving unit, £280; Fulton dimmable table Velvet seat pads lamp, £38; Bubble vase, £12; Woven plant pots , £12 for a set of 3; Bud soften up this donut vase in Black, £3; Cacti in ceramic pot, £6; Montreal dinner plate, £6; industrial-look Montreal side plate, £5; Montreal cereal bowl, £5; Montreal pasta bowl, dining room £6; Montreal white wine glass, £14 for a set of 4, all Dunelm CITY SLEEKER This year isn’t all about frilly cottagecore and cosy cushions, modern industrial designs promise to add a smart look into the line-up of the hottest trends. Choose styles with curved corners and matt, powder- coated finishes to bring this much-loved look into the now.

make your space light, bright & vibrant It’sa well-known fact that natural daylight plays Maximising natural light in your home is a must, especially in the darker a big part in boosting our mood, days of winter – luckily, there are lots of design tricks that can help in fact it’s the number one thing that house buyers look for. You can increase the amount of light you bring into your Savoy round White Marble and Chrome home by installing larger windows, fitting dining table with 4 Perth White sun tunnels, switching wooden doors for leather chairs, £729.99, glazed ones or replacing stud walls with Furniture and Choice glass panels, however all of these options can be costly. Happily, we’ve got lots of affordable hacks to help make your home feel lighter and brighter... ON REFLECTION One of the easiest ways to make your home feel brighter is to use reflective surfaces to bounce light around your room. Glossy wall and floor tiles are ideal for increasing the sense of light in a room, but can be expensive to install in larger areas. For an affordable solution, try switching out your furniture and accessories with light-reflecting surfaces. Look for pieces with white gloss finishes, mirrored surfaces or clear glass tops, which allow light through and can help make the room feel more spacious too. Choose tables and chairs with shiny metallic legs and accessorise the room with statement mirrors and beautiful glass vases. Calacatta Golden Grey marble effect tiles, £38.95 per sq m, Tile Mountain Nesting side tables in Pebble White, £149 for a set of 2, Danetti Glass coffee table with Stiletto toughened chrome stainless steel mirror console table, legs, £99.99, Sue Ryder £189.99, My-Furniture 76 yourhomestyle.uk

Saint Johns No.64 marble matt Lighting tips emulsion, £31 per 1L; Saint Johns light reflecting No 64 wood and metal eggshell paints paint, £38 per 1L, both Mylands In areas that don’t get much natural daylight, using emulsion with light-reflective particles, or paint with a pearlescent or metallic finish on the walls can help lift the space, creating a brighter ambience in the room. Crafted by Crown lustrous metallic emulsion in Granite Top, £22 per 1.25L, Crown Pearlescent glaze, £13.95 for 250ml, Annie Sloan SCAN ME Dulux Light & Space flat matt emulsion in for more lighting Moonlight White, design tips at £25 per 5L, B&Q yourhome February 2023 77 style.uk A WHITER SHADE OF PALE Bertie armchair in Clay House basket weave, £860, Sofa.com When we think of ways to increase the feeling of light in a room, painting the walls white Feature Anna-Lisa De’Ath is a go-to solution. However, there are hundreds of subtly different shades of white to choose from. Cool whites are best for south-facing rooms as they usually contain hints of blue, green, or black. Meanwhile, in darker, north-facing rooms, warm whites that contain red or yellow undertones, work best. These undertones are amplified by the kind of natural daylight a room gets, and can even be affected by the contents of a room, which will reflect onto the walls and change the appearance of the shade. By choosing white or cream furniture, or adding pale throws and rugs, you will help to increase the sense of light and space within the room. If you decide on an all-white room, consider using different shades of white or pale neutrals within the space to accent architectural features, such as architraves, skirting or alcoves. Whichever white paint you choose, look for a scrubbable finish if you have kids and pets at home.

Serenity voile curtains in Powder Pink, from £59, Hillarys Semi-sheer voile Cepheus patterned etch window curtains softly filter film, from £12.50, Purlfrost daylight into your home SAD lamps If you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, light therapy using SAD lamps may help improve your mood. These bright lights simulate the sunlight that’s missing during the darker winter months, encouraging your brain to reduce the production of melatonin and increase the production of the mood hormone serotonin. Wellness USB lamp, £38, Dunelm LIVING DAYLIGHTS Enjoy roller blind in Matte White, from SAD light therapy £83.13 for 120 x 120cm, Blinds 2go lamp, £39.99, Windows are, of course, the main source of natural light in your Amazon home, so it’s particularly important to choose window treatments wisely to allow as much natural daylight into the space as possible, Beurer TL50 SAD without compromising on privacy and, of course, still making a therapy lux light, style statement into the bargain. In the areas that need more privacy, such as the bathroom, blinds that have semi-transparent £110, Habitat panels allow light in while also maintaining privacy. Alternatively, etched or frosted window films offer a purse-friendly and decorative solution. In living rooms and bedrooms, semi-sheer voile curtains are perfect for softly filtering daylight into your home. They come in a host of shades and patterns, not just white, so you’re sure to find a design that enhances your colour scheme. Shutters are a practical solution for south-facing rooms, where you might want to adjust the levels of light entering the room throughout the day, but they can be costly, so consider Venetian blinds instead if you’re on a tight budget. 78 yourhomestyle.uk

Lighting tips Hoxton domed pendant light in Satin Nickel, £60 each, Garden Trading Harrington three-light TOP TIP pendant, £235, Laura Ashley Lighting and Mirrors Place table or wall lamps next to LIGHTEN UP mirrors, where their When the sun goes down – and, light will be let’s face it sometimes it barely amplified and comes up! – the right lighting can make a huge difference to reflected the atmosphere of a room. To maximise on this, opt for ceiling pendants that have clear glass shades or wide drum shades with light-reflective metallic interiors to help bounce light back into the room. If you’re on a tight budget, white paper lampshades will allow plenty of light to softly filter into the room. In areas where you need good lighting to work by, such as the kitchen, consider using more than one pendant lamp above the work surface. In the living room, a combination of table and floor lamps will create gentle pools of soft light in the evening, then add a reading lamp next to your armchair and supplement this with a dimmable ceiling light or wall lamps. If possible, fit your lights with smart bulbs, which will allow you to adjust the hue and brightness of the bulbs from your phone to suit the purpose and ambience of each room. Petra Glass and Gold table lamp, £199, Rowen Homes Isaac antique brass Parison glass one-light wall light, pendant light in £60, Laura Ashley Petrol, £90, Lighting and Mirrors Lighting Lover Samara one-light table lamp base in clear glass, £90, där lighting February 2023 79

SCAN ME WOW FACTOR ORNAMENTS to head to our online home Ornaments can add the finishing yourhome touches to a room by bringing in your personality and tying everything style.uk together. Any décor style, from minimalism to bustling cottagecore, won’t look complete without a couple FOR SOMETHING FUN of well-chosen accessories. Whether you’re looking for elegant glass pieces, Check out our TikTok account for honest, classic ceramics or something truly tried-and-tested video reviews, unboxing original, we’ve got plenty of of the latest lust-worthy homewares and suggestions for interesting and irresistible home décor accessories round-ups of the top new trend ideas. that won’t break the bank. Browse Find us on TikTok @yourhomestyle.uk. our round-up and bring your shelves and surfaces to life by searching ‘best living room ornaments’ at yourhomestyle.uk Head to yourhomestyle.uk, the online home of HomeStyle magazine, for the latest interior trends, DIY decorating ideas, buyer’s guides and exclusive giveaways! GET ONLINE! #MYHSHOME Your weekly dose of home style inspiration View this email online Bookmark our homepage For daily décor inspiration for everything you need and an in-depth look at to know about the reader makeovers, follow hottest new looks, DIY us @homestylemaguk hacks and best buys A WEEKLY DOSE OF HOMESTYLE INSPO Take a peek inside real reader homes and keep up to date with the latest interior trends, best bargain buys, reviews and giveaways with our newsletters, delivered to your inbox every Monday and Friday. Sign up at yourhomestyle.uk/our-newsletters WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER PINTEREST TIKTOK YOUTUBE yourhomestyle.uk facebook.com/ pinterest.com/ @yourhomestyle.uk @yourhomestyle homestylemaguk @homestylemaguk @homestylemaguk your_home_style 80 yourhomestyle.uk

Cotton Rajput ribbed Expert advice throw in Mustard, £11.99, Homescapes Conway large 2-seater sofa, from £799; Nord coffee table in Oak, £299; Salcombe sideboard in Light 1 Grey, from £149; cotton rich foliage tasselled cushion It’s a in Navy, £17.50; Ikat pure cotton cushion, £14; pure cover up cotton striped tufted throw, £29.50; Picnic round rattan When your sofa has seen better days, tray, £20; Casual Picnic serving platter, £14; ceramic but you don’t want to splash out on a replacement, the throw is your new vase in Off-white, £12.50; Black candle holder, £12.50; best friend. Inexpensive, versatile and Black wire lamp with weave shade, £129, all M&S available in a myriad of colours, textures and designs, throws are a super quick way to transform the look of your sofa in the blink of an eye. Look for machine-washable throws to help them keep their good looks for longer. If you choose a cotton throw in a pale colour, you can even dye it in the washing machine to give it a new look when you fancy a change. 15 QUICK & EASY IDEAS TO FRESHEN UP YOUR HOME With our simple, purse-friendly updates you don’t need to splash the cash to give your rooms a revamp for the year ahead February 2023 81

One of the easiest ways to give your room a new look is by switching up the artwork 3 and photos on your walls. Buy some budget frames, or scour charity shops for ones A rad new look you can upcycle with paint or gilding wax, then use them to display those pictures Over time, the paint on your radiators can peel and discolour, but rather than replace them, all it takes is a you’ve been meaning to put up for ages. If you need some affordable prints to add a little TLC to revive their pristine finish. Begin by turning the radiator off and lightly sanding the surface with a splash of colour to your walls, check out Etsy for bargain print-at-home art, with prices fine grade sanding block to remove any rust spots and to key the surface. Wipe the surface clean with warm starting from just £4, or download free printable art from Unsplash, but do make sure soapy water and allow to dry. Then, using a small foam roller or a small paintbrush, apply an even coat of primer it’s copyright free. The Knoppang frame in to the surface. Once the primer is dry, apply two coats of Freeprints app gives you Black, from £2.50, IKEA radiator paint, allowing them to dry thoroughly between 45 free 6 x 4 photo prints coats. Let the paint cure for 2-3 days before turning your radiator back on. Radiator every month. paint comes in a whole host of colours, so you can match it to your colour scheme or make it stand out from the crowd. FROM £2.50 2 Ronseal Stays White radiator SCAN ME paint in satin finish, £13 for Update your for our step- artwork 250ml, Homebase by-step guide to painting a radiator at yourhome style.uk 6 Compton corner coat stand in Slate, £79, Dunelm Clear 4 First Ronseal UltraTough satin hallway impressions coat clear varnish, £12 clutter count for 250ml, Homebase A compact coat stand like A tatty, threadbare doormat not 5 this one, with hooks for hats, only looks unsightly, it isn’t the most scarves and bags, plus shelves impressive way to greet visitors to your Revive wooden for shoes and boots, is a great home. Luckily, for just a few pounds, furniture way of maximising storage you can add a splash of personality and space and ideal for renters. colour to your entrance with a cheerful If your wooden furniture is looking dull, Alternatively, a slimline shoe new doormat like this folk art beauty. lifeless and scratched, it’s easy to bring it cupboard, such as the Trones back to its former glory. Remove surface wall-mounted shoe cabinet, Folk Doves doormat, scratches and peeling varnish by sanding £16.95, Rex London the surface using a sanding block. Then £29 from IKEA, and some enhance the grain of the wood and protect inexpensive wall-mounted coat the surface against future damage with a hooks is a helpful solution for couple of coats of clear varnish, furniture wax or finishing oil. Alternatively, for a totally new long, narrow hallways where look, use leftover wood paint or tester pots floor space is at a premium. to give your furniture a colourful makeover.

Expert advice 7 8 60 x 60cm velvet cushion cover in Mustard, £11.99; On reflection Cushy 45 x 45cm cotton cushion numbers cover in Burnt Orange, £4.99; If your rooms are small or dark, then embrace the interior designers’ We all know that Orange tie dye cotton cushions are a chenille cushion cover, favourite trick of adding mirrors to quick and easy the area, which will bounce light way to give £9.99, all Homescapes around the walls and help to make your sofa the space feel larger and brighter. an instant UNDER In long or narrow spaces, such as update. However, hallways, a wall-mounted full-length rather than buy a whole £5 mirror will create the illusion of new cushion, pad and all, just buy new covers instead Cordelia chair in Utah more depth and width. – it’s a much cheaper way Blonde, £1099; Cordelia of refreshing your colour footstool in Utah Blonde, Elle quilted stitch double duvet set, £25; scheme. If you’ve got a Jenson woven crinkle double duvet set in busy family home, with £379, both Sofology Mono, £22; Montana two-tone sherpa throw kids and dogs, make in Natural, £15, all B&M sure you choose FREE machine-washable 9 Sparkle UNDER covers to keep them and looking bright and fresh shine £5 for longer. Grout that’s blackened with mould Wild Flowers paper 11 lampshade, £4.95, can make your bathroom look On the move Rex London unloved but it’s so quick and easy to One of the easiest ways to 10 give your room a whole new remedy. Mix one part baking soda look and feel is to rearrange Throw some the furniture. Over the winter with one part warm water and use shade months, use your fireplace as the focal point and arrange an old toothbrush to scrub the grout It’s easy to forget to clean lampshades, but they can attract a build-up of dust, your sofas and armchairs with the paste. Next, mix one part which prevents the light from shining around it. When the brighter days of spring come around, white vinegar with one part warm through properly. A few mins with a feather duster, or the upholstery tool of focus your furniture water in a spray your vacuum cleaner, will do the trick. around the windows With the light turned off, use a damp bottle and spray if you can. cloth to gently wipe any dust from onto the paste. This lightbulbs to help them shine brighter will cause the too. If your shades are looking really tired, consider switching them up for baking soda to inexpensive paper designs, like this lovely floral number by Rex London. fizz. Leave for five mins, scrub the grout with the toothbrush, then rinse and wipe clean. You can also buy ready-made grout cleaning solutions in hardware stores or use a grout whitening pen UniBond Ice White to restore it to grout reviver its former glory. pen, £6; HG grout cleaner, £4.75, both Wilko February 2023 83

Silverarv 12 Dine in styleHas the surface of your dining table seen better tablecloth, days? Never fear, it’s easy to give it a fresh new look by dressing it up with a colourful new £15, IKEA tablecloth. There are lots of affordable designs on the market; alternatively, check out your local charity shops for beautifully embroidered vintage tablecloths and runners at bargain prices. If you’ve got a spare bedsheet you can even use that as a tablecloth and dye it to match your colour scheme. SCAN ME 13 Quick dry interior wood for more easy Store and order gloss paint in updates & DIYs Pure Brilliant at yourhome Cluttered and chaotic shelving White, £11.50 and cupboards can really drag style.uk down the look of your kitchen. for 750ml, Beautifully styled shelves are Wilko a big trend right now, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to 14 get the look. Save old glass jars and bottles to reuse as stylish Spruce up storage. Decant your dry goods your skirting into them and add some pretty labels. Wilko sell a pack of 12 You’ll be amazed how easily chalkboard labels and chalk for a coat of paint on your skirting £3. Once you’ve labelled up your jars, why not create a breakfast boards and woodwork can ‘bar’ area in your kitchen with refresh the look of your whole everything you need in one cupboard, such as cereals, spreads room, and all it costs is the and bread, for easy access? price of a tin of paint. To get a pro finish, make sure you do your prep first by washing the woodwork with warm soapy water and giving the surface a light sand to remove any lumps and peeling paint. Throws, from £12.99, 9 FROM all Homesense Bed and bored? £1.50 84 yourhomestyle.uk If you’re tired of your bedroom look, but don’t want to spend on a major revamp, dress up your existing bed linen with a gorgeous new blanket, or head to the supermarket for bargain duvet sets. Alternatively, give boring bed linen a new lease of life by dying it instead. These days, it’s so quick and easy to dye a duvet set – you simply pop it in the washing machine with an all-in-one dye and, hey presto, you’ve got a brand new look for just a few quid! TOP TIP Modular 6-shelf frame component in Black, If you’ve not from £65; Modular Fulton pine 120cm wooden dyed fabric before, head to shelf panel component, from £25; Fulton dylon.co.uk for kitchen trolley, £119; Kilner jars, from £1.75; full instructions glass jars, from £1.50; Natural belly storage and FAQs basket, £12; Elements Grey bamboo basket, Dylon Dye Machine Pod fabric dye, £16; water hyacinth small baskets, from £5, available from Wilko, Dunelm, £35 for a set of 3; all Dunelm Robert Dyas, Tesco and Sainsbury’s

Style edit romancing Dappled glass coasters, the stone £2 each, Primark Give yourself a bathroom to fall in Clean up love with using the latest tile ranges your act with from Wickes. The four new designs – these dreamy Capri, Marcelo, Luna and Bailey – are coasters all beautiful styles inspired by natural stone at pocket-friendly prices. Bailey, shown here on the left, is a textured tile that’s easy to cut and won’t require any sealing, so they’re ideal for laying by yourself with a little bit of know-how and a few basic tools. Stone effect tiles look fantastic with this year's on-trend warm neutral paint tones and woven accessories. Bailey White ceramic wall Feature Hannah Tribe tiles, £18 per sq m, Wickes WHAT’S NEW KITCHENS & BATHROOMS Put some fresh ideas on the table with this month’s stylish updates Living Grey 6 piece knife Laura Ashley clear 6mm block set, £37.50, and glass splashback, from canisters, from £18, £79.20, Splashback all Typhoon clear improvement block party We love a statement wallpaper, but the need to keep it clean and dry means When two brands as big as Typhoon and Viners decide to collaborate, it’s not always suitable for kitchens. Splashback’s new range of toughened you know that the outcome is going to be brilliant! Typhoon have just glass splashbacks, in collaboration with Laura Ashley, is the solution. released a trio of knife block designs, each completed with a set They're easy to install above your sink or hob to protect against damage, of six coordinating Viner’s knives – the ideal number for most so you can splash out on gorgeous wallpaper without the worry. kitchens. The Living Grey design pairs perfectly with the rest of Typhoon’s bestselling kitchen range, with UNDER Herbal tea soft curves and sophisticated stamped in these metallic details. £20 French glass mugs? Très chic! Duralex Versailles glass mugs, £18 for a set of 6, Dyke & Dean February 2023 85

I GAVE MY PLAIN KITCHEN TOTAL £3,438 personality on a budget Putting in a breakfast bar and accessorising with high-street buys in pastel colours added character into Rosie Dickens’ once-dull kitchen Feature Jane Crittenden Photos James French Styling Marisha Taylor ‘I had an image in mind of a comfy About me curved chair with an arched floor I’m Rosie Dickens, 30, and I’m lamp where I could sit and read,’ Rosie a social analytics director. My says. ‘The neon sign from Neon Beach one-bedroom flat is in an old converted office block in Welwyn is fun and expresses my character’ Garden City, Hertfordshire. I bought it in March 2018. You can see more of my home on Instagram @the_flat_that_rosie_built. 86 yourhomestyle.uk

Kitchen makeover Rosie made her multi-purpose, open-plan room work hard with spaces to relax, cook and enjoy meals. ‘I decided against an extra cupboard on the breakfast bar so I could have somewhere to sit and eat,’ she says BEFORE My problem kitchen The living area lacked personality with its off-white space and a place to sit and eat. Changing the walls and beige carpet, while the faux wood door fronts to a green has brought the space to kitchen wasn’t to my taste and had very little life and was a bargain compared to starting from storage and worktop space. Over time, my scratch. I added art and furnishings in the living cupboards became cluttered, and I’d be hunched area to pick out the green-blue tone and in the corner preparing food because there was tie the whole look together. nowhere to spread out. My favourite part How I made it work The breakfast bar has been a game-changer, Adding the breakfast bar gave me room to install and I just love the shade of green I chose for the a dishwasher, an extra cupboard, loads of worktop cupboard doors. February 2023 87

I settled in this area after university and rented a The dual-purpose ladder house for a few years until I’d saved up enough shelf desk from the Futon to buy my own place. With friends here, I wanted to stay local and it’s an easy commute Company takes up very into London for work. When I found this new-build little space and can be easily block of flats, I chose the one-bedroom over the studio moved to another spot. ‘My because I really liked the open-plan kitchen-living space and separate bedroom. The living room décor was first buy was the chair inoffensive but bland and in the kitchen, grey-brown and it encouraged me to go faux wood doors and wood-effect laminate flooring just wasn’t ‘me’. for more pink,' says Rosie Starting with the living room, I brought in colour My shopping list and pattern with soft furnishings, like my mustard yellow pouffe and colourful chairs. Over time, I added Cambridge solid wood cupboard doors, £900, more pastel pinks, greens and blues with cushions, Hot Doors. Doors painted in Green 04, £42 per art prints and a rug. Before I made big changes to the 2.5L, Lick. Idora cabinet handles, £10.99 for 5, kitchen last summer, I wrapped the grey fridge-freezer Wayfair. Duropal Quartz stone worktop, £289, in a floral vinyl and tiled a splashback as there wasn’t Worktop City. Siena bar stool, £89 each; Gold one. They were both challenging projects – and big accomplishments for me! Pebble wall clock, £40, both Dunelm. Sleek Edison cluster lights, £159, Industville. Wall Later, I felt like I was outgrowing the small kitchen painted in Plush Blush, £33 per 2.5L, Lust Home. and considered moving. Then I figured if I kept the Rose Matt subway tiles, £1.60 per tile, Topps worktop and cupboard carcasses but updated the Tiles. Wildflower About You Retro fridge-freezer doors and added a breakfast bar it could work. I fell for vinyl, £25 per 1m x 60cm, Get Kooky. For a Lick’s Green 04, a green-blue tone that looks great with similar shelf, try the Fetal cage industrial shelf, pink and found a local company who could supply £67.95, The Worm that Turned. For a similar sofa, wood doors in any bespoke colour. try the Evie two-seater sofa, £270, Habitat. For a similar cocktail chair, try the Pettine chair in I’m really happy with the finished result. In fact, I’m so Blush Pink, £149, Bed Kings. Angel Duck Egg pleased with it that I’ve put my plans to move on hold. Blue chair, £249, Sloane & Sons. Oak ladder I really love how the new space has come together. desk, £299, Futon Company. Abstract Moroccan Traveller shaggy rug, £169.95, Kukoon Rugs. Colourful jars and gold utensils pop against the Linen Stripe & Squiggle cushions, £58 each, contrasting industrial-style shelves and reflect Lanny x Studio. Blue round velvet cushion, the colours in the room £9.99; Mustard cotton knitted pouffe footstool, 88 yourhomestyle.uk £29.99, both Homescapes. SCAN ME for more great real homes at yourhomestyle.uk

01 Kitchen makeover 03 02 Style advice Three simple tricks to try in your own home 01 Flexible entertaining Key to turning Rosie’s room into a social space is the vintage drinks trolley she picked up in a charity shop for £10 after being inspired by Instagram. She added marble-effect vinyl to improve the worn surface and styled the shelves with a variety of drink accessories, such as gold shot measures, a glass pineapple from John Lewis & Partners and flamingo bottle openers. ‘I love that the trolley is pretty to look at as well as being a practical piece,’ she says. ‘It’s easy to pull into the room to become the focal point of the evening and it can be tucked away when it’s not needed.’ 02 Style a breakfast bar Matching the new worktop with the existing one gives the kitchen a unified finish – it looks as though the breakfast bar has always been there. A trio of lights from Industville zones the area with gold lamp holders to tie in with the cupboard handles and clock. ‘I love the shape of the Pebble wall clock from Dunelm and the mirrored surface adds depth,’ says Rosie. ‘On a practical note, the dishwasher below was easy to plumb in because the washing machine is in a cupboard on the other side of the wall.’ 03 Blend an open-plan room Rosie settled on a scheme of pale pinks, blue-green and touches of yellow and introduced elements from the palette to both zones. The DFS grey sofa provides a neutral base that Rosie likes to update with colourful cushions and artwork above. ‘I look out for unique prints at affordable prices, like these ones from OhSoDaisy,’ she says. Soft furnishings have also helped tie the look together. ‘Cushions are a quick, affordable way to bring in instant colour.' February 2023 89

SCAN ME Metal cut-out Abstract cushion, storage basket, £12, Primark to shop these products at £11, Matalan FOPLSREIPRVSAFIMNCECEGATLL yourhome Wooden ladder, £38, Dunelm style.uk Pastel Patterdale Plaid seat pads, £24 for 2, Dibor GET THE LOOK Modern Gold 16-piece pastels cutlery set, £28, Habitat Give those sweet shades an update, like Rosie, by Topaz Pastel Trellis rug, from pairing them with wood £24.95, Kukoon Rugs and metallic accents for a grown-up take on the colour trend ROSIE Aurora wine glass, £15.99 for set of 4, The Range This pretty scheme is the perfect way to soften a space Oslo jug kettle, Lilac wooden £36.99, The Range tray, £25, Talking Tables KitchenCraft Soleada Patterned tablecloth, £27.99, floral egg cup, £2.95, H&M Home Harts of Stur 90 yourhomestyle.uk

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FROM BORING AND BLAND TO ‘Because this room was in such a sad, dilapidated state, being able pretty in to freshen it up and add colour pink! has made it feel alive,’ says Sarah With a vision for a fun and vibrant space, Sarah Reed used a treasured vintage sideboard as the starting point for her quirky yet elegant bathroom Feature Karen Wilson Photos Katie Lee Being able About me to freshen it up and add colour I’m Sarah Reed, a stay-at-home has made it mum and part-time content creator @copperbeechhouse. feel alive I live in a four-bedroom house in Warrington, Cheshire, with my Wood panelling was fitted behind partner, Jon Peasant, and our the bath and vanity but not around the children, Ted, four, and Raffy, two, shower. ‘I love the look of the double plus our golden retriever, Phoebe. basins with wall-mounted taps,’ says Sarah 92 yourhomestyle.uk

Bathroom makeover TOTAL £3,023 BEFORE My problem bathroom The previous owners had started to do it up, so it accessories we picked out. We basically threw was half-done, but the grey cladding wasn’t to our everything at it that we liked and hoped that it taste at all. The room was too small and it felt really would all come together! dark with a tiny window. As the existing extension wasn’t stable and we were planning a new My favourite part extension, it made sense to start from scratch. I love the pink panelling, which can easily be How I made it work repainted if I ever fancy a change in the future. I’m also glad I managed to repurpose a unit I It started with the second-hand vanity unit, which treasured from my old house, as I didn’t want it to led to the pink panelling and monochrome be put in the skip or given away. Adding the basins chevron floor tiles, as well as all the pretty has given it a whole new lease of life. February 2023 93

W hen we built a two-storey When the new pipework was fitted extension to create an extra for the shower, Sarah made sure bedroom and en suite, it gave recesses were built into the studwork us the chance to make the old for extra storage. 'They’re much family bathroom twice the size. Starting from scratch neater than shelves that would meant we could include a vaulted ceiling, which we’d require holes to be drilled in the tiles, loved in our last house, and create a bigger window. and you can make a feature of them It was quite a dark room before, but now it has the best with a different tile behind' view in the house overlooking the garden and floods of natural light for getting ready. style idea I was pregnant when planning the space, so we Trailing plants imagined it as somewhere we’d be bathing the will soften children. The starting point for the design was an old any bathroom £50 unit brought from our previous house where it scheme used to sit in the hallway. I couldn’t bear to part with it, so we added the basins. It works brilliantly in here and has lots of storage, too. The chevron tiles came next. I was inspired by a similar design in Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel, and they work perfectly with the pink. I was frantically searching online, two weeks before the tiler was due to start, but I found exactly the right size and colour just in time. Our neighbour is a joiner, so he put up the panelling, which adds lots of character. I’m so glad we managed to squeeze in the walk-in shower, too, as it's used every day. The rain shower head works brilliantly and the alcove shelves provide tidy storage. I’m really happy with the finished look. I’d kept things safe in our previous house with greys and whites but here I wanted to be brave and have a bit of fun with colour which I’ve definitely done. ‘We love oak so have added a wooden shelf that ties in with the beams downstairs,’ says Sarah. ‘The view of the garden is stunning from here. With hindsight maybe we should’ve put in an even bigger window’ My shopping list For a similar bath, try the Belmont white roll-top bath, £745; Whitechapel low-level toilet, £440; Bensham bath shower mixer tap, £165; Grand exposed thermostatic shower, £300; wet room screen, £600; for a similar radiator, try the Upton chrome radiator, £360, all Bathstore. For a similar basin, try the Clearwater Florenza ClearStone countertop basin, £170.44, QS Bathroom Supplies. Chatsworth 1928 traditional wall-mounted crosshead taps, £109.95, Victorian Plumbing. Ador White Carrara marble tiles, £21.95 per sq m, Walls and Floors. Panelling and vanity unit painted in Blush Pink Dulux Easycare bathroom soft sheen emulsion, £25 per 2.5L, Wickes. For a similar wall light, try the Endon 124-1 1 wall light, £24.38, The Home Lighting Centre. Fight like a Girl poster, from £15.95, Desenio. For a similar mirror, try the Uyova Gold Octagonal mirror, £22, La Redoute. For similar face planters, try the Sifcon Mr & Mrs planters, £16.99, Gifts From Handpicked. Habitat Soft Blush hand towels, from £6.50, Sainsbury’s Home. SCAN ME for more great real homes at yourhomestyle.uk 94 yourhomestyle.uk

Bathroom makeover 02 01 Style advice Three simple tricks to try in your own home 01 Timeless features 'A traditional-style toilet and towel radiator works well with the classic, elegant look we've gone for in the bathroom. We had the same toilet in our last house, and everyone always liked the novelty of the old-school design,’ says Sarah. ‘A blush-coloured towel complements the pink panelling, while on the bottom of the wall, we've used a different-coloured tile as a stylish alternative to a skirting board. It looks great and is really easy to clean.' 03 02 Make art on a shoestring Most of the artwork is from Juniqe, but the vintage flower prints are from a postcard book with frames painted in the same pink as the panelling. ‘It’s a really cost-effective way of creating artwork,’ says Sarah. Other ideas include mounting different tile samples, which have the benefit of being wipe-clean in a high humidity area or framing a favourite piece of fabric or a wallpaper swatch. 03 Upcycle a vanity unit Sarah upcycled this old cabinet in a shabby chic style and painted over the engraved flower motifs, while Jon cut holes for the plumbing. Her first attempt was a different pink that she admits was ‘too sickly’, but she got it right second time around. ‘You could use any piece of furniture really,’ she says. ‘We often debate about painting the cabinet and panelling darker one day. It would give the room a new look for very little cost and the monochrome tiles would fit in with any colour scheme. For now though, we're sticking with the pink.’ February 2023 95

Hang this mirror on its Ida ceramic ADD A GLASS OF WINE AND RELAX own or with other wall soap dispenser, decorations as part of Bath pillow, a gallery display £16.50, £5.99, Homesense Oliver Bonas Rope basket, Rossared mirror, £15, Matalan £7, IKEA Dorma tencel GET THE LOOK towels, from £2.50, Pretty Dunelm vintage ESSOSKEUINEGTEHTOPITFALS Sweeten up your bathroom space, like Two-drawer Sarah, with these classic, bathroom unit, elegant buys that will be in £50, House and style for years to come Homestyle SARAH A burst of pink and Bremont ribbed on-trend buys will give glass wall light, a trad style a twist £25, Dunelm Primavera CWOLATDRILMFELSOUOPR scented candle, £12, Daisy Park ANYDAY Artisan bath mat, £25, John Lewis & Partners Feature Catriona Burns Floral Mother of Pearl wall hook, £16, Anthropologie 96 yourhomestyle.uk

SCAN ME Get the look to shop these For timeless romance, you can't go wrong products at your with delicate florals homestyle.uk Floral shower curtain, £17.99, H&M Home 3 OF A KIND... SFresh Rose soap, £3.80 Eco Skincare OAP BARS Dressing table with mirror, £220; Dorison rectangle bath mat, £38.99, both Wayfair Wild Lemongrass and Lime Leaf soap, £6.99, Lola Design Baylis & Harding Royale Garden soap set, £6.50, Next Bamboo bath tray, £10, Matalan Clara wall hanging, £20, Maisons du Monde

Ask the experts OUR EXPERTS solve your most-asked DIY dilemmas. This month we get the lowdown on tiling, from splashbacks to walls and floors Kamila How to tile a bathroom wall Barcelona star Swiatecka tiles, £49.92 Tiling expert Kamila Swiatecka from Tile Giant gives her top tips for a pro finish per sq m, Head of Tile Giant Marketing & Begin by selecting an adhesive that’s suitable for your tiles and walls, then mix it as per the instructions. Brand at The adhesive dries quickly, so work in small sections TILE GIANT and remember to ‘butter’ your tiles. This means tilegiant.co.uk spreading additional adhesive on the back of your tiles just before pressing them into the adhesive on Farwa your wall to help to increase the bond strength of the Moledina mortar, fill any voids on the back of your tiles and fill any minor warps in the tiles themselves. Artist and DIY aficionado Use a slight jigging motion when you are pressing the tile onto the wall. Place your next tile on the wall, @thehouse- close to the first, leaving a gap big enough to place withthepinkbed a spacer in between. Repeat until your whole wall is covered with tiles. When you reach a corner or wall farwamole edge, put one leg of the spacer into the gap and dina.com keep the rest sticking out from the wall. This makes for easier removal of the spacer. Harry Hornsey Let the adhesive dry for the time stated. Apply your desired grout to the tile surface in diagonal Tiling motions, pushing the grout mixture into the gaps. professional Wipe away any excess adhesive/grout with a clean and owner of sponge while it is still wet. HH Tiling How to tile a kitchen splashback @hhtiling hhtiling.co.uk DIY expert Farwa Moledina @thehousewiththepinkbed explains how it’s done… 98 yourhomestyle.uk You will need a tile cutter, ready mixed need water, a large bucket, something tile adhesive, a trowel, spacers, a to stir, a grout float, a large sponge for screwdriver for any socket plates that cleaning, and some dry rags. need to be moved and an angle grinder for trickier tile cuts, such as L-shape Using the trowel, place some or U-shape cuts. For grouting, you will adhesive on the back of your tile and on the wall, using the notched edge to Alchemist mark some grooves into the adhesive Primrose bevel – this is to allow air to escape when the tiles, £69.25 per tile is pressed into the wall. Use spacers sq m, Tile Giant to space the tiles evenly apart, and make sure tiles are evenly flush against the wall. Tile small sections at a time. If adding a trim, make sure to place it before the adhesive dries. Once the tiles are set, remove the spacers and mix up your grout as per the instructions. Mask off the wall around the edges of your tile to protect them from grout stains – particularly if using dark grout! Use a grout float to squeeze the grout between the tiles, wipe with a damp sponge, and clean with a dry rag.

Expert advice How to lay a tiled floor GROUT to shout about Preparation is key, says tiling professional Harry Hornsey @hhtiling Choosing the right coloured If you want to tile on concrete floors, you will need this is done, you can tile as above and add your grout can turn a plain wall into to prime the floor with an acrylic primer first. Once spacers, and the next day you can grout the joints. a serious style statement. dry, you can tile away using flexible tile adhesive and Whether you want a cool, whichever tile spacers you desire. The next day, once Need to remove old tiles first? The best way is with classic monochrome scheme your tiles are set, take out your spacers and use your a SDS Drill (I use the Kango hammer drill). This is an with white metro tiles and chosen grout to carefully fill the joints. electric hammer drill with a chisel on it and it will gun black grout, or a mermaid up the tiled floor easily. If you don’t have one of these, aesthetic with gold grout If tiling on wood, I would lay cement boards onto a hammer and bolster works the same – it just takes and teal fish scale tiles, this the primed wood first with flexible adhesive. Once a little longer and requires harder manual labour. practical filler needn’t be dull! You can buy pre-mixed coloured grout, or you can make your own unique shade by mixing a tub of white grout with acrylic water-based interior paint. Be sure to test out a few shades first, and let them dry overnight to get a good idea of the colour. Marylebone gloss Ivory flat metro tiles, £23.95 per sq m, Walls and Floors Photo Getty Images Photo Getty Images Feature Katie Dutton Make your own shade of grout by mixing white grout with acrylic water-based interior paint How to fix loose, cracked or chipped tiles Fugabella Grout 19 Olive, £14, Quick fixes from tiling expert Kamila Swiatecka from Tile Giant Baked Tile Co When it comes to a cracked or chipped tile, the best SCAN ME to discover option is to replace it, especially in any areas where more DIY solutions on there is water. yourhomestyle.uk Using a grout scraper, or even a screwdriver, scrape away the grout from around the cracked tile, February 2023 99 then take a hammer and gently tap the centre of the tile until it starts to break away. Remove the shards of broken tile and chip out the remaining pieces that are stuck down using a chisel or hammer. Remove any remaining grout and adhesive. Reapply fresh adhesive before carefully placing the new tile into the centre of the hole and gently pressing it into position (a side-to-side motion works well), making sure the new tile lines up with the existing tiles. Once in position and set, re-grout and leave to dry fully. The online home of Your Home and HomeStyle magazines

5 OF THE BEST 1 microwaves WITH A GRILL The latest microwaves offer a quick, convenient and energy-efficient way of cooking. We’ve chosen five of our favourite models under £120, all of which also feature a grill for added value 23 SCAN ME to read our full test reviews at your homestyle.uk 4 5 ECDHITOOICR'ES Feature Lisa Hibberd 1 2 3 4 5 Micro marvel Energy saver Heat wave Small but mighty The heat is on Stainless steel digital Toshiba MW2-AG23PF Sharp YC-GG02U-B Panasonic Black digital microwave with grill, microwave with grill, microwave with grill, microwave with grill, NN-K18JMMBPQ around £79, around £109.99, around £94.99, around £89.99, microwave with grill, George Home Russell Hobbs Amazon Amazon With 800W of microwave around £119, power and a 1000W grill, this Measuring H26.2cm x With five power settings, This basic 700W model AO.com great-value design features W45.2cm x D39.5cm, this a 1050W grill, plus boasts three power settings, five power levels, a grill 20-litre, 800W model has It’s worth paying a little setting and a range of eight a clear digital display and combination cooking a 1000W grill and two more for this smart design, pre-set menus for popular easy-to-use button and dial modes and eight cooking combination cooking which offers a wide range foods. With a capacity of presets, this 900W, 23-litre functions. It has a capacity 23 litres and dimensions of controls. There are five capacity design is a good of 20 litres, and measures of features and auto H30cm x W49cm x D40cm power levels and a 1000W all-rounder for under £100. It H26.2cm x W45.2cm x programmes for flexible it’s ideal for medium-sized also has an eco mode which D34.5cm, so it’s a good size cooking. This model boasts households, and it comes grill, plus a selection of switches off the LED display for a compact space. 800W microwave power, a with an impressive two-year pre-programmed auto-cook when not in use to save Although the control dial 1000W quartz grill with three warranty for peace of mind. menus for foods including energy. It measures H29.6cm takes some getting used to, settings and easy-to-use reheating pizza, cooking fish it is simple to use, and lets touch controls. It measures WE LOVE: that this model and even popcorn. Handily, x W48.5cm x D40.3cm. H25.8cm x W44.3cm x is recommended by the glass turntable can also you know the time D33cm and has a capacity be popped in the dishwasher. WE LOVE: the innovative remaining as there’s no Quiet Mark, so it won’t be position-memory of 20 litres. too noisy to run in an WE LOVE: the smart digital display. open-plan living space. stainless steel finish which technology which resets the WE LOVE: the small, yet gives this model a really turntable to the start position WE LOVE: the handy stylish design which is ideal after cooking so handles are defrosting guide which is premium look. printed on the control panel. for even the most always within easy reach. compact of kitchens. 100 yourhomestyle.uk