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Now that spring is on its way, we can look forward to brighter mornings and warmer weather. I’m certainly excited about using a sunny scheme when I decorate my new home. If you, too, need ideas for this season, give our living room look (p88) a try – its pops of yellow really bring the space to life and evoke a happy feeling. Or if you need to give your house a blitz before you begin any major jobs, see our handy eight-page spring cleaning feature, starting on page 53, which is full of ideas to get your home spick and span. As we leave the colder weather behind, we want to freshen up our interiors, and what better way than to strip the carpets and introduce hard flooring –…
Cathy Forsyth ABOUT ME I’m 44 and I live in a 1970s semi-detached house in Clackmannanshire with my husband Robert, 46, daughter Lauren, 19, and son Aaron, 16. WHAT’S YOUR MOST RECENT HOME PROJECT? My bedroom, where I painted a feature wall with freehand flowers, and upcycled my old pine furniture with chalk paint. Samantha Beggs ABOUT ME I’m 38 and I live in a three-bedroom 1930s semi-detached house in Gosport, Hampshire, with my husband Graeme, 52, and our sons Josh, 12, and Ben, 9. WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE ROOM? My craft room, as it’s my own space – my husband has the shed! Living in a house that’s full of boys, I’ve made it look as girlie as I can. Amy Ossai ABOUT ME I’m 38 and I live…
#askSAH Q I have some lovely tea towels, but they’re just hidden away in a drawer – any tips for displaying them? JO WILSON, VIA TWITTER Yes, plenty! First and foremost, use pretty tea towels for their purpose – it’ll make drying up more fun. If you want to keep them pristine, however, then choose your favourites and pop them in simple frames and display in a pretty arrangement on the wall. Combine with other quirky collectables, such as fabric swatches, postcards and embroidery, to create a truly unique display in your home. Got a burning styling question? Tweet it to our editor Lizzie @styleathomemag – she’s on hand with all the answers! This month… Like us on Facebook and share your style tips, makeovers and crafty projects. Here’s one…
Garden charm Try your hand at drying and pressing flowers to create beautifully decorated accessories such as notebooks or bookmarks. Experiment with different techniques to find one that works for you. TIME TO HIT THE SHOPS Embrace leafy palms and a tropical feel with the new Indoor Garden range launching at Oliver Bonas this month. Mixing a lush green palette with bold geometric designs, the collection is the perfect way to spruce up your home for summer and have fun with seasonal styling. To find out more, head to oliverbonas.com GIVE IT A GO Rust-Oleum has added 26 new finishes to its range, including nine new chalky finish shades for creating a distressed, vintage look, as well as satin and gloss finishes to add a sheen to your project. Why…
VERY Spring fresh Burst out of winter with some botanical-style buys Want it now! SPRING FORWARD AND KEEP ON TRACK WITH THIS UBER-STYLISH WALL CLOCK! Clock, £3, Tiger DUNELM Pure decadence Mix geometric shapes with soft textiles and metallics 3 of the best NURSERY BUYS Super-cute accessories for your little one's room GEORGE HOME Favourite buys Choose girlie finishes for an oh-so-pretty home Cushion CORNER Bring your sofa into 2016 with geometric prints WILKO Feminine touch Fall head over heels for these pretty details ON MY RADAR Tile patterns Take inspiration from Mediterranean mosaics Buy it, style it! THESE SWEET HOUSE BOXES ARE IDEAL FOR PENCILS,FAUX STEMS OR LITTLE BITS & BOBS Wooden storage houses, from £9 each, Rastall & Daughters Decorate your dining table with BLACK & WHITE DARK…
Having sold our loft in east London, my husband Peter and I wanted a ‘grown-up’ house for ourselves and our daughter Stella, 2. Then our estate agent mentioned a townhouse development nearby,’ says Emilie. ‘The area wasn’t on our wishlist but we fell in love with it and made an offer that day. It’s one of five townhouses and was completely brand new. What it lacks in period features, it makes up for in so many other ways – it has four good-sized bedrooms, beautiful views over a park, and eco-friendly technology that helps keep our bills low. We didn’t have to do any major work as the kitchen, bathroom and flooring had all been fitted three months before we moved in. We changed some of the light fittings but…
