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Style At Home: Stylish Homes, Affordable Ideas

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Hi There!
If the sun’s shining it’s pretty much a given that you’ll find me in the garden. I’ll be in the sunniest corner, basking in the warmth! We had a studio installed in our garden back in November, which I can’t wait to make the most of over the summer.
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THIS MONTH’S Love it!
Spread some much-needed positivity with the uplifting Rainbow Toast collection by Emma Bridgewater. Colourful messages of love, kindness and inclusivity adorn handmade earthenware plates and mugs, making them thoughtful gifts. ■
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Best IN STORE
Combine blushing pinks, hints of gold and jet black with Eastern-inspired designs Layer various tones for a calming yet eye-catching scheme Team bold blocks of yellow and pink with subtle blues and geometric prints Create a gentle scheme with ligh
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Trend spotting GINGHAM
The trend for gingham is still going strong. Perhaps because it’s reminiscent of childhood, the desirable design creates a nostalgic feel. Choose pastel shades for a feminine feel, but stop it from being too cutesy by teaming it with bolder accents.
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The New Look MODERN HERITAGE
While this is a maximalist look, it’s not too fussy as it’s the details that add the impact. Opt for classic shapes and plain fabric for sofas to create a subtle backdrop. Pick mid-toned woods to create a modern edge. Lush greens and floral displays
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Nail The Style BLUE TONES
Impressionist Sky Blue Boat print, £37.95, Abstract House Japanese Blue Daisy bowl, £9.95, Rex London Spring flowers, £15, Wilko Ibiza cushion, £10, Matalan Cosgrove patterned ceramic table lamp in Cobalt, £55, BHS Blue patterned vase, £7.95, Th
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THIS MONTH’S Make it
Create easy plant markers using wine corks. Use a knife to create a flat edge, then write the plant name on with a permanent marker. Thread onto wooden skewers and pop in the soil so you never lose track of what you've planted where. ■
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Come On In!
ABOUT ME I’m Lauren Winter, a teacher, and I also run Brier and Bud, a floristry styling business with my friend Grace (brierandbud.co.uk). I live with my husband, Freddie, a financial advisor, and our daughter Flora Wren, one, and chihuahua/ Boston
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‘We’ve given it A LOT OF LOVE’
When we discovered this house, one of the things I loved the most about it was the loft conversion – I knew in time and with plenty of hard work it could look amazing!’ says Lauren. ‘We were moving from London back to Leicestershire where we could af
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Do it! PAINT A BATH
Clean and sand down the bath before painting with eggshell paint, which is highly durable and scratch resistant, plus it makes scuffs and marks harder to spot. After sanding, use a duster to wipe away dust and debris. Then use a clean cloth and sugar
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3 Of The Best NATURE-THEMED ART
Blush Pampas art print, £15, Art House Pressed Flowers poster £8.95, Desenio Dried pressed-flower Gold/glass wall hanging, £32.50, Oliver Bonas ■
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Where To Buy Lauren’s Style
H&M HOME Brilliant for simply styled basics, such as cushions, throws and rugs. Available on the high street and online. THE WHITE COMPANY For all things classic, crisp and white, from bedlinen to homeware, furniture, home fragrances, candles, gifts
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Tongue-and-groove Panels
1 Lauren is a big fan of panelling and has decorated most rooms in her house with it. Inexpensive and easy to do, panelling adds texture and character to rooms and works well in most period-style homes. 2 Prepare and sand down the wall first – you ca
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Lauren’s choice: SHOWER BATHS
While we love a long hot bath, most of us enjoy an invigorating shower, too. But it’s not always possible to have a separate bath and shower. However, there are plenty of shower-bath ideas that allow you to combine the two. What is a shower bath?
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4 Ways With… PAINTED DRESSERS
Painting your dresser is the perfect opportunity to try out any new wallpaper-paint combo. If you’re not brave enough to have a bold print all over your wall, try it at the back of your dresser or inside the cabinet instead for a subtle, but fun appr
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ABOUT ME I’m Madelaine Maddock, 43, a freelance editor, and I live here with my husband, Andrew, 42, a software developer, and our children, Élodie, six, and Noah, four. MY HOME A three-bed, semidetached Edwardian house over three floors in Earlswoo
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‘We Blended Old WITH NEW’
Buying our Edwardian house was a big move as we were relocating from a London flat to Surrey for Andrew’s job,’ Madelaine recalls. ‘I’d always wanted to live in a period property with a modern extension on the back and we loved that this house had po
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Make it! SCAFFOLDING SHELVES
1 Buy new scaffolding boards from a DIY shop with metal end bands that are date-stamped. 2 Cut the boards to size but reattach the metal ends to add a more characterful look. 3 Sand the boards to remove any rough edges and rub the surface with transp
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Do it! BESPOKE LIGHTING
It’s easy to customise pendant cable lighting when you buy the components separately. Choose from multiple flex colours and patterns, lamp holder profiles and finishes, and also a range of bulbs. Filament bulbs work best for this look, with the filam
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Where To Buy Madelaine’s Style
IKEA Scandi-style accessories for a steal, with Ribba picture frames being one of Madelaine’s bargain buys. KING & MCGAW An inspiring range of poster prints, including gorgeous photographic art available in large sizes that, when they’re framed, loo
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Madelaine’s choice: BIFOLD DOORS
Bifold doors neatly stack together when opened, leaving a wide uninterrupted opening out onto a garden. ‘They help fill your home with natural light and increase the sense of space,’ explains Jordan Vincent, Architectural Project Manager at Schüco. ‘
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ABOUT ME I’m Franky Ridgeon, an interiors architect, and I live with my partner Jack Mayhew, owner of a sustainable meat products company, and two-year-old son Max. MY HOME A three-bedroom Victorian terraced house in Greenwich, southeast London, whi
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4 Ways With… KITCHEN LIGHTING
Kitchen lighting isn’t just about practicalities – it’s important to have some fun, too. Why not choose a statement pendant, such as Melt by Tom Dixon shown here, to create a dramatic focal point in a larger room? If possible, position it directly ab
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‘I Got Creative With COLOUR’
Our house originally belonged to my parents, who had run it as student accommodation for 15 years,’ says Franky. They were planning to sell it at the time Jack and I were looking to move from our apartment into somewhere bigger, so it made sense for
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Make it! BUILD BENCH SEATING WITH STORAGE IN AN ALCOVE
Decide on the height and length you’d like your storage seat to be. You may need to remove skirting boards to fit the bench flush to the wall. 2 Next, cut your wood for the frame (4x2 timber is ideal) to size using a mitre or circular saw. Attach the
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Do it! SHOP RECLAIMED
Ask yourself if you really need the item – will it have a use and a place within your home? Is it something that you’re likely to tire of before too long? If you’re looking for a piece to fit a specific area, then you’ll need to measure in advance –
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Where To Buy Franky’s Style
VINTAGE FAIRS Franky loves to source vintage pieces and bought her dining table, chairs and bench from Kempton Park market. RECLAIMED ANTIQUE FLOORING Keep a look out for high-quality wood floors to add a warm and cosy atmosphere. SHUTTERLY FABULOU
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Franky’s choice: PAINTED STAIRCASE
If you want to create a good first impression in your home, there’s no better place to start than in the hallway. As the first room you see on entering a house, this space is always worthy of a refresh. A fresh lick of paint on the stairs is a simple
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4 Ways With… DIY HEADBOARDS
Hang two matching cushions with ties from a simple curtain pole fixed above the bed – then whenever you fancy a change you just switch the cushions! Choosing a bold patterned fabric makes the headboard the focal point, but remember to keep the bedlin
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Feature WALL IDEAS
Introduce structure and interest to a living room wall with architectural features such as panelling and picture rails MAKE IT IMMERSIVE Introduce architectural detail to a plain living room by installing timber panelling over one wall. Paint woodwo
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Stylish Ideas With WALLPAPER
Run a length of wallpaper from the floor, right over the ceiling and back down the other wall – it's a design statement and a true talking point over dinner. Continue the paper over cornicing and even skirting boards for added impact. Give it a twis
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Try A Speedy STYLE UPDATE
The ideal front garden addition, your house number painted onto plant pots is a thoroughly charming way to make your house instantly identifiable. It costs next to nothing, especially if you already have a plant pot in mind and a tester pot of paint.
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SPLURGE versus STEAL
Blow the budget with these top picks Grab a style bargain with these budget buys
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Come On In!
ABOUT ME I’m Joanna Thornhill, 41, I’m a freelance interiors stylist and writer (joannathornhill.co.uk). I’ve lived in our small Victorian terrace in Walthamstow, northeast London, with my partner Paul Hughes, 42, a TV development executive, and our
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‘Step Into My GARDEN OFFICE
Having worked out of our boxroom for years, I was really feeling the need to create more of a boundary between work and home,’ says Joanna. ‘I’d longed for a garden cabin to use as a home office for years, but always ruled it out due to cost. However
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Decoupaged Drawer Fronts
1 Source some pretty wallpaper or thick gift wrap, then cut out the motifs you want to use with sharp scissors (if there are any fiddly bits, use a scalpel and cutting board). 2 Temporarily stick your motifs into position using Blu Tack, until you’re
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Joanna Where ’ To S Style Buy
Devon log cabin (3.5x2.5m), from £2,375 (this configuration was £4,289), BillyOh. Interior and exterior walls painted in Mercury Grey, floor in Bishop Blue, ceiling in Greymond, beams and window and door frames in Blackdown, all £44 for 2.5ltr (total
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Joannas : GARDEN ROOM
Over the past few years, possibly no addition to a home has been as desirable as a garden room. Offering a place to work or relax, this space will give your house more possibilities, and is less intrusive and more affordable than an extension. By def
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Clever Layouts For SMALL KITCHENS
If your small kitchen is also a major thoroughfare you might want to think about freeing up floorspace so people can easily pass through. One simple idea is to mix in 30cm-deep base units (sometimes called slimline) where you don’t need to have integ
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Try This...
Transform brown Kraft paper into pretty polka-dot gift wrap. Unroll the paper flat on a table and hold down with paperweights. Choose the pattern, such as geometric, random or staggered for an ombre effect. If you want to follow a guide, use a ruler
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Bathroom CABINETS
Clever storage solutions are key when it comes to bathrooms and a storage cabinet is an essential piece of kit for keeping your everyday clutter to a minimum – after all, the aim should be to create a room that oozes tranquillity, both for setting yo
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What To Do THIS MONTH
With summer in full swing, getting outside into the sunshine is sure to be a priority. But first, bring a bit of brightness indoors and give a plain item a snazzy makeover. Reserve a cloudy but rain-free day for giving your garden fence a fresh lick
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Top jobs FOR JULY
1 Strawberry plants can easily be propagated. When they’ve finished fruiting, start training their runners into pots to produce new plants. Once they’ve rooted, sever from the parent plant and pot up ready for next year. 2 FEED YOUR PLANTS Tomato fe
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THIS MONTH’S Do it
Give your garden fence a summer update using sorbet paint shades. Paint every few slats in a different tone to create an ombre effect, then repeat for each panel. Pick garden furniture to match the soft pastels for a fab fresh look. ■
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Keep The Bugs At Bay
Look out for scarlet lily beetles and their revolting black larvae. Remove by hand or treat severe attacks with insecticide, which is more effective on larvae than adults. You may wish to use an organic treatment based on pyrethrins, such as Bug Clea
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Make A Wooden Pallet WALL PLANTER
Upcycling is such a great way to create new pieces for your garden. Pallets are often found lying around abandoned and it’s easy enough to give them a new purpose in life. They can be mounted on walls, creating delightful space-saving displays – espe
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Paint an OMBRE SIDEBOARD
With the cost of living on the rise, buying brand new furniture may not be in your budget right now. If that’s the case, why not give a pre-loved piece a new look instead? If you’re moving home or just fancy a room refresh, then upcycling existing pi
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Something for THE WEEKEND
TAKES 2 HRS, PLUS COOLING SERVES 8 6 organic free-range egg whites 350g caster sugar 1tsp white wine vinegar 2 level tsp cornflour 1tsp vanilla paste or extract FOR THE TOPPING 4 peaches or nectarines, sliced into segments 1tbsp caster sugar 500ml
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THIS MONTH’S Make it
Cut out a circle of webbing 5cm larger than the hoop's inner ring. Soak webbing in warm water for an hour, then attach to the ring edge using a staple gun. Flatten the staple legs with flat-nose pliers. Once dry, secure the outer hoop with wood glue.
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Buy The Best MICROWAVE
TYPE Standalone CAPACITY 17 litres POWER 700W FEATURES Three colour options, five power levels, defrost setting, mirror door finish, easy clean exterior, non-slip feet DIMENSIONS H26.2xW45.2xD35.5cm PRICE £89.99 You can expect the best microwave for
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Before You Buy
Microwave power is measured in watts – the higher the figure, the faster it should heat food. The average is 800-900W. However, as technology has improved, the most powerful model isn’t necessarily the best performer. Combi microwaves offer a host of
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What’s for DINNER TONIGHT
TAKES 30 MINS SERVES 8 800g tinned chickpeas, drained and patted dry 2 garlic cloves, crushed Handful each of parsley and coriander 1 red chilli, deseeded 2tsp ground cumin 2tsp ground coriander 2tbsp wholemeal flour 1tbsp vegetable oil 8 burger bu
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How To Cut The Cost: TUMBLE DRYER
A tumble dryer is a lifeline if you do multiple loads of washing every week and have limited drying space. Depending on the model, a dryer can be expensive to use, especially if it is working overtime to keep on top of the household’s laundry. ‘Tumbl
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4 Ways To SAVE ENERGY
Many tumble dryers – even vented models – now feature sensor drying, which works out how long your clothes need to dry and stops when they’re ready. Select a dryness level. When sensors identify that the clothes have dried to the level required, the
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THIS MONTH’S Do it
Create a unique room divider to show off your plants. Use a clothes rail as a frame, then start arranging trailing plants in hanging pots. Extra-long creepers can be placed at the base and wrapped up and around the bars. ■
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Reduce The Cost Of YOUR OVERDRAFT
This year has seen household incomes squeezed with higher living costs, leading to more of us relying on credit. For many, this includes drifting into an overdraft in a bid to make that pay cheque go further. More than 26 million households use ove
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Take back CONTROL
If you switch accounts, you may also take advantage of a cash incentive from the bank you move to. However, make sure the bank suits your needs, and you'll have to close the existing account. Use the Current Account Switch Service (currentaccountswit
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THIS MONTH’S Do it
Turn a disused nook into a clever home working station. The area under the stairs is seldom utilised, so why not transform it into a study area with a compact desk and swivel chair? Zone the new space with a triangle of bold colour. ■
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