August 2024

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Holiday At Home
From balmy evenings by the pool, to meals on the patio and lounging with your favourite book in the sun, summer breaks are bliss. But that feeling doesn’t need to end on the flight back - this issue is packed with ways to recreate that holiday vibe a
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THIS MONTH We Love…
FOR STOCKISTS SEE p112 Escape to a tropical paradise with the Cabana Oasis collection. This look is inspired by Moroccan and Mexican designs, with a bold, handmade feel. ‘Tactility plays an important role this season,’ says Andrew Tanner, head of des
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YOUR Letters
I was looking for a small stool for our newly renovated bathroom-wet room. I love working with wood and found a piece in a local reclamation yard where I’ve sourced a few other pieces. Then, I came across the wooden stool project in Your Home’s April
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Meeting My Nephew
By far, the biggest thing to happen to me since last issue is that I became an auntie. I’ve already started on my mission to make him the next Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, as his nursery decor has been a top priority! Welcome to the world, Indy!
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Your Home
EDITORIAL Editor Mel Sherwood Creative design lead Tricia Ball Creative designer Beth Charlton Lucas Homes commissioning editor Michelle Grady Production editor Megan Gaen Staff writer Hannah Tribe Digital editor Sarah Orme Additional thanks to Chris
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HOUSEHOLD Hints
1. Wash down your washing machine, both inside and out, paying particular attention to the rubber seal inside the door. 2. If your outdoor cushions and rugs are getting a lot of use this summer, vacuum them with the upholstery attachment to remove lo
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The Winner
Ninja’s hi-tech blender features two 700ml cups and spout lids, a powerful 1000w motor and its Auto-IQ functionality. It has four settings – Start/Stop, Pulse, Blend and Max Blend, which are clearly explained in the handbook. We used the Blend functi
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WE TEST… Blenders
This new 700w blender has a simple design in black and stainless steel. It comes with one 700ml cup, the jar base with blades and a helpful lid for drinking. The blender blitzed biscuits and ice cream with no problem, making a milkshake in seconds. I
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TIPS & tricks
HOW TO… keep a kitchen cool in summer Nobody wants to stand over a hot hob when it’s baking inside already. Here are our top tips for keeping cool as you cook! • Choose no-cook and quick-cook recipes that won’t require putting the oven on for long –
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Fresh Ideas
Brabantia has launched a range of stylish accessories, designed to make steaming clothes easier. We love the Door Steam Blanket, which is a great option at home or for travelling, as it fits neatly into an overnight bag or suitcase. Simply fold it ou
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IN THE know
Action Fraud urges holidaymakers to watch out for fraudsters online Victims lost £12.3 million to holiday fraud last year, so be safe when booking this year’s trip. • Do a thorough online search to ensure the company is credible. • Use a credit card
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FOCUS ON Summer Holidays At Home
Are there any passes I can buy for cheap days out and dining? Try Kids Pass, which gives great savings all summer and all year! Simply join up, download the app and start saving. You can search for top-rated offer” find offers near you as well as tra
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Style & DECORATING
In its 140th year, heritage paint brand - and film and TV favourite - Mylands, has launched a range of upcycled, matt-finish paint for walls and ceilings. The base for the paint is made from a combination of scraps of sample colours, returned orders
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Secret Garden
When the heat and colour of summer starts to feel intense, step into a shaded glade with this rustic but refined trend. Set the scene with calming greens and muted greys, then add floral prints in subtle shades for a dreamy effect. Use heritage detai
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HOW TO GET Holiday Style At Home
Changing up the look of your windows can dramatically alter the way a room feels. So get that holiday style by choosing white voiles to create a light, flowing effect or be bold by adding bright, blue shutters for that Grecian vibe. ‘Transport yourse
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‘Extending Gave Our Home A New Lease Of Life’
BEFORE WHO LIVES HERE? I’m Clare Buckley, 31, @threegirlsand abuildingsite, and I’m a design engineer. I live with my husband Corey, 31, a builder @cb_ constructionlimited, and our daughters, Evie Grace, four, and Isabelle, two. We bought our threebe
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Get The Look Sculptural Vases
EDiTOR’S CHOiCE
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How To Tile A Kitchen Splashback
DIFFICULTY LEVEL MODERATE 1 Cover your work surface with a dust sheet. Use sandpaper to remove any lumps or bumps from the wall surface, then use sugar soap to ensure your wall is clean before you begin. Allow the wall to dry thoroughly. 2 Measure th
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Kitchens & BATHROOMS
Kitchen renovators, pay attention! LochAnna Handmade has just dropped its latest designs, including this Lifford range. This modern kitchen is available in a curated palette of 33 hues, ranging from subtle neutrals to bold shades. Here, the Auburn is
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Natural Beauty
Display potted plants on worktops and open shelving to enhance the natural vibe There are some kitchen styles that never go out of fashion and wood is one of them. But the latest twist on this enduring classic is a fresh, raw and textured feel. Team
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Sustainable Solutions
How to make sure you are choosing an eco-conscious kitchen Dave Young, founder of HUSK Kitchens, has this advice, ‘Always make sure your kitchen supplier is using FSC® certified wood, then you can be confident that it has been harvested from a forest
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How To Get A LUXE Look For Less
LUXE LESS Thanks to their elegance, traditional schemes are continually popular, and the timeless quality offers that longevity you need in a room you won’t want to renovate again in a hurry. So what’s the key? ‘Generally, it’s worth splashing out on
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‘I Brought Mediterranean Colour To My London Home’
Buying this house was a big moment for Anatolia and husband Frank. ‘We’d saved really hard to get a deposit together to buy a house, so when I finally walked through the door of our first home I was overwhelmed with happiness,’ says Anatolia, though
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Botanical GARLAND
• Length of green rope • sharp scissors or craft knife • green florist tape • florist wire • selection of fresh or faux flowers and foliage • battery-powered wire lights • heavy-duty Command hooks or heavyduty brass picture hooks 1 Measure out a piec
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Mediterranean HAVEN
To achieve Anatolia’s mix of Italian and Moroccan influences, mix bright floral and lemon motifs with geometric designs, plush fabrics and gold accents ■
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‘I’ve Loved Adding Country Style To Every Room!’
This house’s tranquil location won over Louise Burditt instantly. ‘Our previous home was on a busy road, so discovering this house in such a quiet location was the dream, made better by the lovely views across the countryside and the extra space we w
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Shabby chic DRESSER
• Dresser • coarse, medium and fine grit sandpapers • old rag • old white wax candle • chalk paint • paintbrush • furniture finishing wax • round wax brush • soft lint-free cloth 1 Begin by thoroughly sanding the surface of the dresser to remove any
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FRESH Blossom
Go big with faux flowers to add colour and drama, like Louise. Try a showstopping floral banister display, a big bouquet in a vintage vase, or a pretty table centrepiece ■
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‘We Swapped Rooms For The Perfect Layout’
Having enjoyed living in central Sheffield during their 20s, Beth and Rich Hastings were ready for a change of pace. Although they loved their three-bedroom Victorian terraced house, the small garden wasn’t ideal for starting a family or having a dog
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FLUTED Cabinet Hack
• Screwdriver • tape measure • pencil • MDF fluted panelling • jigsaw • sandpaper • damp cloth • paint or varnish • paintbrush • grab adhesive • G-clamps (optional) • combi drill 1 Begin by unscrewing any doors from your kitchen island unit. Remove a
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Desert OASIS
When mixing different cushions, first choose a pair in a matching pattern to create a unified look. Then add other cushions to your sofa, picking out colours and motifs from the original two ■
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DIY & Home IMPROVEMENT
Want to create your own bespoke flooring? Look no further than new UK brand Knot & Grain, which specialises in custom-made engineered wood floors. Via its website, you will be able to build your own floor from the ground up! Choose your ideal plank s
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Home Improvement
‘When it comes to inspecting your roof from the outside, this should be done twice a year, typically in spring and autumn. Look for missing or damaged shingles, cracks, signs of wear or any debris that may have formed. It’s essential to address any i
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9 Things You Need To Know About Your Roof
Keeping your property in good working order starts from the top! When it comes to the roof, it’s important to keep an eye out for any potential damage before it escalates. Roof repair and maintenance can be very costly, so it’s always better to tackl
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DRINKS TROLLEY DIY it
Drinks trolleys are the epitome of sophistication and function, and are perfect for parties or everyday elegance. You could splash out on one, but why not save yourself some dosh and upcycle your own? Ours was transformed from drab to fab with a bit
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Shade Your Space In Style
We all look forward to good weather, but it’s important to ensure that you have some shade, especially when the sun is at its strongest during the summer months. Fortunately, there are plenty of different ways to provide shelter in all types of garde
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Level Up Your Home Security
Q What are some free things I can do to keep my home secure while I’m away? Matt Parkes is marketing manager at Burg-Wächter. He works closely with a number of industry bodies, including the Master Locksmith Association, Secured by Design, and Sold S
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Garden UPDATES
Off on your holidays soon? While you might have a timer to water your outside plants, houseplants can be a bit trickier to manage. Thankfully, elho is here with a solution that means your growing greenery won’t have to go too long without a drink. Re
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In Your Garden THIS MONTH
This month, it’s best to spend a little extra time caring for your roses. The majority of ramblers have one extravagant flush of blooms in early summer. To ensure a good display next year, prune out the long stems that held their flowers and tie in a
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SIX OF THE BEST Arbours arches & pergolas
With a multitude of shapes, sizes and styles to choose from, garden arbours, arches and pergolas make beautiful focal points in our gardens. These multifunctional structures can be used to divide the garden into separate zones, frame seating areas or
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Food & DRINK
Created in honour of its loyal fanbase, who voted on what flavour should be next, Bathtub Gin has launched its new Grapefruit & Rosemary edition. A balanced, juniperled gin, it’s bursting with fresh grapefruit and orange peel, with rosemary for a sce
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Easy Does It
For the carrot pickle ✔ 1 carrot, julienned ✔ 3 tbsp rice vinegar ✔ ½ tsp sugar ✔ pinch of salt For the dressing ✔ 2 tbsp fish sauce ✔ 1 small clove of garlic, crushed ✔ 1 red chilli, finely chopped ✔ 2 tbsp lime juice ✔ 1 tbsp rice vinegar ✔ 2 tsp s
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Broccoli
CUT OUT & KEEP! ■ PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes ■ COOKING TIME 15 minutes ■ SERVES 4-6 For the salad ✔ 200g orzo or other small pasta shapes ✔ 1 whole head of broccoli ✔ 2 ready-cooked chicken breasts ✔ pomegranate seeds, to decorate For the dressing ✔
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Something To Sip… Negroni Sour
Shake it up To make a simple syrup, gently heat equal parts water and white sugar in a saucepan, bring to the boil and stir until combined. It’s ready to use once cool ■ PREPARATION TIME 4 minutes ■ SERVES 1 ✔ 30ml gin ✔ 30ml red vermouth ✔ 30ml camp
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Shopping GUIDE
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FIRST LOOK Work’s A Treat
Find office essentials in fun, energising colours to give your workday a boost ■

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