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2 ROOM DECOR 51 3 46 “ “uDatidoloidntrry’cfotasoofpulomoaxruc,gfreteeh.taeWehnliynod’ulghlliseststfeethepotreploairlntyehfotreseustroh GINEVRA BENEDETTI DEPUTY EDITOR

ROOM DECOR IDEAL vs GREAT DEAL Make your utility space sparkle with these chic buys SHtMeTaaAortbrRoioTMwuerSulrsT,pt£Rrh3iIpyP0eE, tTetaIwHCtoaoK,mwWINpeatlGsolt,no£Ans1L1t&.rO4ip9CNefoGor WC£2Aa0TsRrh,aRGUdYaipnrAgdtiLednLy, BitIs£N&10TB,HDoEbusnCecAlamNddy, RbuonaCSnroUdeprTchDEoievuCecArOk,lsl£Vpi2roEo8rRnt.5in0g, coDvSeoTrg,E&£iAr1Po4Man,riJnAtnogHehbrnEsoALaeDrwd is iKslianngds,c£oW7te49OF,oRCrKeostBstwEGNorleCdeHCn okmitcphaenny VisaPladRnhdEo,Plm£S4aP2k9Ait,CcIkhEeean SShCIauMsdtltwoPFoeLullE,lr£knS4iittE9cuA,hreeTn oBMa£Aka2Slb0oIau,CrBBsB&ltaUoQcoYkl, INAZZAF ASIL ERUTAEF HLFaAtrhiUeenNrdtDospRoYfbJaTogOu, l£Te3Es2, CboatItgNo,n£T1tH7w.E9il9lB,laAHuG&nMdry

dWeceoerkaetnord|EASYSTYLEUPDATES| ROOM DECOR CPSRLIMOEMVPJAEELKRCEBESTTETYSRA,…OIQUCUWTUKRIISEFCHUTRKOOLOEMNSUMTOENINWWDMIAOUDYPERSCETTOHOER cSbsoMpeetitdtun£ossdM£Nn5ield23eaeude89tmadou;tduoaraHcoalbubloewlbllDelenHllGeeurdiysc£nrubtte1eoovei2oelaerdm9nnkyt; GIVE YOUR BEDROOM A REFRESH WITH BEDDING Add a breath of fresh air to your sleep space with beautiful botanical-print bedlinen. Shades of green will lift your spirits and set you up for the day as well as soothe and relax as you unwind at bedtime. For a super-smart feel layer with a linen or velvet padded quilt and pile up plump cushions. 103FEBRUARY 2023 IDEALHOME.CO.UK

B£TrAua7atgll8ruak5ilnnea,trLitGcaoaobVnunldieesdn,SDoe£tletoa1i,an7PBn6eor5hDoo,owruutsnest,ree. PAINT A BORDER AROUND WALL ART Create a focal point by giving a simple piece of framed artwork a colourful backdrop with a painted panel. Make it larger than the frame, in a bold, contrasting shade. Not only will this introduce a hit of colour, it’ll also elevate your art, too. If it is above a fireplace, make sure the panel is narrower than the width of the mantel so it doesn’t take over. ctAshiieonmnstoieShilvcaneTeerprlwYsysahhiLtnzaooeeEdlgdeleepTsrataucIhsiPhgneyetrionmwuaerill 2 COLOURSTOW WO 3 1 Ce1£m4RO2euLdflsOoiEroUan2rR.,t5£hlCt2re0H,sVEtfaaoAtlrseTp2eSa.5mrHltauErt,lEsDBiTou&nnQ,e£lm543.5V0&fCoro2f.l5alttrm, Faatrtreomwu&lsBioanlli.n2RReuds/sSehtamdaett04, 104FEBURARY 3 IDEALHOME.CO.UK

3acshburnoeeraayaedrSsntdbtecaaosaoaniflraadsfrernoumfidslddstra;ostilbinvvce.aegge ROOM DECOR 4 UWDOPINDOADRTOSEWWGFLITIALHZMED sCEtoloscoxwhSloBa,ytnoi£atrhn,r1S1k£en9Be2h,uir,sobg0hauog3onstl5pdeeh; cTahnisbveegperitnatbelde-adnedsigcuntfitlom ysgoolauyzroeeduxcdaacontosrespae–sciglyifrieacapattpifoloynrist, to eyflirgoloehusgtrtaetlnaodrtdtlsoretaoyrvkleeowl,ratikhlnliotdccurhsegetahinltle.iatT.llhoew 5 HFPOAEWAINTTTOURAEWWIDAELLSTRIPE Using paint is an easy, inexpensive ■Using a measuring tape and pencil, fVoerfgi1lmemt,asfbqrl,oePmwur£inl1fd5ro.o6sw3t way to add character to a living room. lightly mark on the wall the equal Try these contemporary wide stripes sections, using a long metal ruler to on the top half of the wall, with the draw the straight lines from the ceiling bottom in a single block of colour. down. Attach decorator's tape along ■Start by painting the whole wall in the outside edge of every other stripe your lighter base colour. Measure the to ensure a crisp edge. width of the wall and work out how ■Using a small roller, paint every other many stripes you want and how wide. stripe in your contrasting shade. You We recommend a stripe of 10-15cm, may need more than one coat. Remove depending on how large the room is. the tape while the paint is still wet. 105FEBRUARY 223 IDEALHOME.CO.UK

6 HLIAGNHGTSAATBROIOVEOAFNPEISNLDAANNDT Our kitchens are often multi-purpose spaces, used not just for cooking but also entertaining, working and relaxing. Rigging up adjustable-height and dimmable lighting above your island will allow you to select the perfect mood for each occasion, while the pleasing aesthetic of three will also zone the area within your kitchen. lighfptr,Teo£hnm1ed3aa£5an;p5ltlC8ePlnoiegodoahoakctknihseyt,, 7 1fTrroymHo£g25la, Tboaassktet,HOUR HFINOAARNGBTAOBTWAHSERKLOESOTSM These textural woven baskets are a practical and decorative addition to your bathroom storage and can be simply screwed into the wall through the holes in the weave of the basket. If your style is more industrial, use wire storage baskets instead and attach in the same way. Use for lightweight waffle or hammam hand towels, in 8 a similar colour palette. or carTsoionogmadinsd,apaacpoinontpttrohafestuiinnnsegix,dpveiebocrftaeandwtcsionhldoaduoewr.tofryamouer 106FEBRUARY 2023 IDEALHOME.CO.UK

ROOM DECOR Scs&Sd£apeoltaio1ll,rPavnlu2Joateas4botewarra9lh,rtec;tnn£ssahSdet5osLratur0eferensava,;ewde£tb-aait9ser,dd, sscfIyhScfohaouoaTymrurhlufoYttaer-eatuhsLceniheinaaverEeiflsegtaséi,hgothTlm,eohthIoatPakkvee 9MHOAWKTEOA SIMPLE CAFE CURTAIN A café curtain is ideal for a window that's a window) and adding an extra 4cm to the top little overlooked, as it can be made with and bottom. Fold the extra 4cm in half and lightweight fabric that will still allow light in. sew in place, making sure that you leave an ■Start by measuring the width of your open channel along the top fold, but create a window and also work out how high you want neat hem along the bottom fold. the curtain to hang. Often, café curtains ■Take a tension rod that will fit the width of cover the bottom half of a window but if it is your window (they come in adjustable sizes) tall, you could opt to cover the bottom third. and thread the rod through the open channel ■Take your chosen fabric and cut to size, at the top of your curtain. adding at least another 15cm to each side (so ■Finally, fit the tension rod in place and that the curtain doesn’t hang flat against the ruche the curtain so it looks neat and even. 107FEBRUARY 2023 IDEALHOME.CO.UK

£K1u7r9a, bIkeeda, MAKEOVER A KIDS BED WITH WALLPAPER Upgrade a simple bunk bed with a fun, jungle-print wallpaper. Simply measure and cut your paper to size, then paste the surface of the bed’s front and end panels and fix the wallpaper in place. You could even paint the frame too, but do this before you wallpaper. Finish by adding cushions and fairy lights to the bottom bunk to make a hideaway reading nook. 2 WALLPAPER T WOW O MOCBUHTNETNOCEHRSULTAUWFYSLHLPOAHREGROUTTOAHEPF 13 F1£w3AFa0olBl.pr9Uea8LsptOaeFrrUooixnSlle,CWsAlwAlobuaLaldLnlpbPyaeArpraPrenyErg, Ri£en8aW0taWarrmaolllTpl,oaMnpeiessrs,PD£r1iir8netac3troSlel,rIeLnogveetiWwaallllppaappeerr 2inWGirldefelno,wer 108FEBRUARY 22 IDEALHOME.CO.UK

T£pWaOO2.l2ai5lllca3iiiAtvnvkl.rl9eeitsn;n,5,nbicg£n£iafhe53fotCaa54hrSlba.k.9l19pnorl5pt5iavacramnfan;oiiesnn,rltw,inall ROOM DECOR 11 Ttreuernstaump bltienoygttosahdoaedrsbiicondatgetstoltoomawrbs.le ADD NEAT 1 2 STCOAYLOLUORPS SHOWER CURTAIN They often get a bad rep for being dated, but adding sahsocwalelorpceudrtaeidngweiltlogyivoeuirt and your bathroom a smart look. Use a stencil to draw tsshhceaemlalorspo.usS,tetwhweitanhncpoainrvekefirnulogllyckcinugt edge to stop it fraying. 13 HCTOEOWXVTTEOURREDDRAWWAELRLSPAWPIETRH 1HOUR Revive a basic chest of drawers with the pattern on each panel lines up this easy style update. Embossed perfectly. Use wallpaper paste (or a Anaglypta wallpaper has been given strong adhesive) to attach each paper a modern makeover and it works panel to the drawer fronts in turn. perfectly for this task. ■Next, check for any air bubbles that ■Start by removing the handles, then might have got trapped and smooth measure your drawer fronts and source out the paper. Wipe with a damp cloth. your wallpaper. Wallpaper Direct has a ■To really bring the look bang up to good selection of both retro and date, paint the whole set of drawers in contemporary Anaglypta designs. on-trend dark green or navy shade, or ■Cut your wallpaper to the exact size keep it a smart, minimal white. Finally, of your drawer fronts, making sure that attach sleek new handles. sAtneaegllryopdtsa,H£5iv.8e2, £f1o1r.5s0ixa, Mroellt,aWls4alUlp.aMpaegrnDiihreanctd.lKeso,p£p1a3n.9g9uenaict,h£, 8D0o,wIksienag. B&laRceky8nmolmds 109FEBRUARY 2023 IDEALHOME.CO.UK



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NAMIRREF LEHCAR HPARGOTOHPrenovaion IMPROVE | EXTEND | CONVERT IDEAL IDEA Psatienetlesd Don’t you love how these homeowners made a feature of their supporting steel beams by painting them, rather than boxing them away? The pretty pink shade they chose is such a clever contrast to the industrial material, too. HEATEHDEIRTOYORUNG 113FEBRUARY 2023 IDEALHOME.CO.UK



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RENOVATION ASK AN EXPERT IDEAL HOME’S RESIDENT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER CHARLIE LUXTON SHARES HIS DESIGN KNOW-HOW “Mewzozartnhininesst–aallrinegt?h”eyWemainlythinkabout how our buildings cLtwhoiigitlsohhsutzprflolainotnewldsesvmltienhalkrtsoeepudragibachlyes, are laid out via floorplans, whether during the design process or in estate agent’s particulars. This has a tendency to lead us to focus on floor areas and not to think in 3D. But when you do, there is quite literally a whole new dimension to consider. If you can lift your head, and start to think in this way, then one of the main tools in your kit is a mezzanine. The definition of a mezzanine is ‘a small extra floor between one floor of a building and the next floor up’. Effectively, a platform that relies on high ceilings to create a multi-level space, usually found in very large houses, industrial buildings and barns. If you search online, many of the examples you’ll find show striking double-height spaces with an upper floor opened up to the void or wide, useful balconies. For me, mezzanines cover all of these situations. The attraction and romance of this architectural device is the concept of a beautiful light-flooded space with long views through the building and the possibility of activity on multiple levels – an alluring image. Mezzanines create space while maintaining flow – which is key. A successful design will add to the floor area and increase the sense of scale in a home. With mezzanines, separation is created by different levels, not walls. This means they are able to allow light to move through and deep into a building. I tend to use them where they can improve light levels and openness, while creating usable space. They are, for me, as much a daylight tool, as a spatial one. They also allow for the provision of spaces for different types of activities in subtle, complementary ways. A small work 135FEBRUARY 2023 IDEALHOMECOUK

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IPRnOJtEeCTrPLnANaNIlNGglazing LOVE BIG, LIGHT SPACES BUT ALSO WANT TO HAVE COSY, SEPARATE ROOMS? TRY GLASS DOORS AND PARTITIONS G lass is already popular dressing room although a glass wall in rear extensions, will dictate where to put clothes rails conservatories and so consider the layout carefully. garden rooms for all styles of home, but DIVIDING ROOMS it’s now growing in popularity as a material for partition Glass walls and doors are a clever way walls and internal doors. These to break up reception rooms so that you have a series of separate areas for all features will bring natural light into the family without losing the sense of your property and allow it to flow space you get from an open-plan design. through. Plus, you’ll have the double They can also be used to great effect to advantage of the aesthetic of a large, delineate other spaces. A small room set open-plan feel but with the practical aside as a home office suddenly feels benefits of smaller, divided spaces. spacious if it has a wall of glass plus you still have peace and quiet to focus. THE ULTIMATE LARDER And of course glass is a stunning A glass partition works successfully with material for a conservatory. Use a glass a walk-in larder or pantry connected to a partition to connect the extra room to kitchen for both aesthetic and practical your living space bringing natural light benefits. ‘Having a glass partition means into the house. You can even benefit there is less delineation between the from lower electricity bills because kitchen and larder with a greater run your rooms are lit naturally for longer. of floor and ceiling space so both rooms will appear larger’ says Richard Davonport of Davonport Kitchen & Home (davonport.com). ‘The glass partition creates a boundary but ensures the two areas remain connected.’ What’s more there are practical benefits such as being able to keep the larder cooler than the kitchen. An architect can even choose where to locate the larder and include an air brick behind cabinetry to keep it ventilated. CREATE A SUITE CLEAR VIEW Adisvslieaederaeekmoaglffeclasraesssbastatweytashlelilntgo Your bedroom is your private space and if you have an en-suite bathroom or adjacent dressing room glazing can help the rooms connect and make the whole suite feel bigger. Glass is the preferred material for shower screens but why not consider a glass wall to divide a bedroom and en-suite bathroom or wet room? The glass can be opaque for privacy or even be Smart Glass (see box on right) that turns opaque at the touch of a button. The same is true for a 146FEBRUARY 2023 IDEALHOMECOUK

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kSPRieOtJccECohTPneLAndNN-sINhG and knPsgeieiatvcwicenohtfnieitendneag-hlwfaarielnlsdh AN EXPERT GUIDE TO BUYING THE SCHEME OF KYOUR DREAMS, WHILE KEEPING COSTS LOW itchen renovation may of the height of your ceilings so you can be at the top of our shop for units of the correct size. wish lists, but sadly something we feel Once you’ve ticked these boxes it’s we have to pass simply a matter of matching the units on because of its costly nature. available against the layout you want. Fortunately, pre-loved cabinets and You can buy a kitchen that’s a little worktops are more affordable than a bigger than what you need to have more brand-new kitchen, and can still help to flexibility with reconfiguration. create the space of your dreams. The advice from the experts is to With second-hand units you can shop manage expectations. When buying a for high-end pieces at a discounted pre-installed or pre-owned kitchen you’ll price and once they’re fitted no one see signs of use. Having it professionally will be able to tell the difference. cleaned post installation is a good idea as it help create a feeling of newness. 2‘Getting a good-quality kitchen can Keeping your current layout is the easier way to go about the project. But be costly and is often beyond financial if you’re reconfiguring it bear in mind reach’ says Helen Lord founder of Used that you may need to change end Kitchen Exchange. ‘Buying pre-owned panels kickboards and decorative trims. or ex-display is not only a savvy way to save money but can also save around MEASURING UP five tonnes of carbon (depending on size) making a family of four carbon Helen Lord offers some helpful neutral for at least twelve months.’ tips to make the job easier. ‘A Companies like The Used Kitchen great hack is to use graph paper and Company and Used Kitchen Exchange specialise in finding new homes for used kitchens from both individual homes UfaEficrhtxssotoceeimnohdrgvassKiintncyiagegtorecutfahroptneorrkdnoifitvcnihdiseehns, and showrooms. They’ll likely play a big role in your project so it’s a good idea to get familiar with them beforehand. Secondhand kitchens can certainly offer wow-factor style and high-end appliances from the likes of Gaggenau Siemens and Miele. They are almost ‘drop-in’ kitchens ‘ready to go’ from 1the moment they’re purchased. ASSESSING YOUR OPTIONS When looking into how to buy a second-hand kitchen the first priority is determining whether the new kitchen will fit your current layout. You will need to understand the space you are working with – identifying where the doors windows and utilities are is a great starting point. Also make a note 148FEBRUARY 2023 IDEALHOMECOUK

RENOVATION wkwAaioiptrlcloreheedce-nloawnhiwamonnrekecdtedop refresh your kitchen and get it exactly be repaired. With MDF doors you’re how you want. Meanwhile, awkward looking for any signs of swelling or smaller spaces left over can be turned bubbling, normally caused by into useful spots, too. ‘Fill any small gaps unrepairable water ingress. with a 300mm wine cooler, homemade ●Another common problem is heat 3wine rack or tray store,’ Helen suggests. damage, especially with vinyl doors as it WHAT TO LOOK FOR results in the vinyl peeling away, so be A new kitchen is an expensive sure to check doors next to any cookers, investment, therefore it’s only dishwashers and kettles. ●If the kitchen you are looking at has natural to feel nervous about getting laminate worktops, be prepared to buy the best quality for a new worktop your money. There because the material is almost impossible buyingare some simple to reinstall. ‘A good tip is to look for steps to ensure the cabinets that are 18mm thick or more pre-lovedkitchen you want to “buy is in good reducescondition. ●Ask to view the and are of solid construction (not your carbonkitchenpriorto flatpacked),’ says Helen. ‘Cheaper purchase, in order cabinets may be as little as 15mm thick – footprintto check the not ideal for re-use and they have a condition. Focus on the quality of ”cabinets, doors and countertops. post-it notes. Mark out your kitchen to ●If you’re buying online, and can’t view 4much shorter life expectancy.’ scale on a piece of graph paper and use in real life, make sure there are plenty of CMHATOEORSIAINLG THE a scale ruler to cut out post-it notes to photos showing the units up close. Painted or wooden kitchens the sizes of your cabinets. Write on ●Double check that you have the correct measurements for each unit. them what type of unit it is and play ●Look inside the cupboards, assessing offer more flexibility when buying around with the layout as much as you the potential everyday wear and tear. second-hand compared to units with like, until you have the right one for you.’ While cupboards can be replaced, they glossy finishes. ‘Painting is always an There’s scope for creativity here, too; cannot be repaired, so there may be a option, and will make it possible to don’t restrict yourself too much by cost consideration here. change door knobs, for example, or add thinking that certain cupboards belong ●Check for water damage – especially cabinetry if the kitchen isn’t quite big in specific places. This is your chance to around the sink area, as again this can’t enough,’ advises Helen. Wooden or 149FEBRUARY 22 IDEALHOME.CO.UK

laminate kitchens provide a suitable base for painting or vinyl wrapping, and as such can be transformed for a new look. Another easy way to revamp old cupboards is to change the door knobs. ‘Modern lacquered kitchens don’t have this level of flexibility so your choice may be limited to the size and style that is exactly right for you,’ Helen says. That is, unless your chosen kitchen is in current stock at the retailer – then 5it can be added to. TDHISEMKAINTCTLHIENNG Though you are discovering how to buy a second-hand kitchen yourself, it’s important to remember that you will need some professional assistance along the way. Removing a pre-installed kitchen is a technical job, requiring experience and knowledge, so hiring a professional to do it is vital. ‘Any shortcuts here may have dire consequences and ultimately damage your kitchen,’ warns Helen. Removing stone worktops, for instance, takes a lot of know-how and specialist tools. For example, not many people know that stone worktops cannot be transported Bokthhiafutavcyytehoinyeutgohnrueadmcrspeeocraauhenmle-dlsmosveed 6flat or they will break.’ CANODLLDEECLTIVIOENRY When buying a new kitchen, the normal process of delivery is all taken British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom acRpsahlnreeuoodmsafwenteeedessmasdikgriboi,ntesncsroahotlehlhfynaawvtweeialiltr care of. You can expect the kitchen to and Bathroom Installers (bikbbi.org.uk). arrive in stages; first cabinets, then You’re still making savings by buying appliances, then worktops. But the same second-hand, and paying a professional rules don’t apply to second-hand kitchens. You’ll need to install the new- to-you kitchen viewto source a reliable correctly will be money well spent. courier yourself to Used Kitchen Exchange offers the useddeliver everything at both professional dismantling and ki“once. It’s unlikely delivery of kitchens as part of the tchen tothat a local ‘man with company’s service, so if you shop with a van’ will have the them, they can essentially take care of the whole check onskill or the insurances process from start to finish. to collect and deliver quality andakitchensafely. ‘Kitchens are very conditionheavy and moving a whole kitchen in one go takes skill, knowledge, experience ”and the correct insurances. Seek professional help and advice for this to WFUOSOIRNRCGKATROBEIPCNSLEATISMAENDDWOOD avoid any damage to your kitchen or, worse still, to yourself.’ The fastest way to create a fashion- forward kitchen that’s loaded with 7With installing the kitchen, you can laid-back, rustic charm is to use reclaimed wood. What’s more, it’s ideal do this yourself if you feel you’re up to the job, but it’s always advisable to have it fitted by a qualified installer. You can find a professional through the 150FEBRUARY 2023 IDEALHOME.CO.UK