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Happy New Year! I hope you’re excited about your home’s potential for 2015 (whether it’s rented or your first home; a space for a growing family or the chance to reclaim the kids’ rooms!). We’ve plenty of inspiration to get those styling skills going. Take a look at our fab 20-page Makeover Special (page 57), where Stylists at Home Gemma, Joanna, Anne, Susan and Donna have achieved amazing transformations. If you’re looking to make an existing space work harder, 100 Style Ideas: Dual purpose rooms (page 34) has plenty of tips. Talking of tips, why not join our ever-expanding group of Stylists at Home and share yours in a future issue? Email stylistsathome@timeinc.com to find out more or check out our new ‘Stylists at Home Connected’ (page 8). NEWS FLASH…
ABOUT ME I’m 32 and I live with my partner Ian in a two-bed end-of-terrace in Derbyshire. Our kitchen is my favourite room – it’s spacious with lots of storage. THE LAST THING I BOUGHT… was a bespoke lampshade made using Cabbages & Roses Toile de Jouy fabric to match my bedroom. STYLE TIP If you see something and fall in love, buy it! Always follow your home decor heart! ABOUT ME I’m 39 and I live with my husband Kevin, our toddler Percy, plus cats Gracie and Mabel. Home is a three-bed barn conversion in Herefordshire. THE LAST THING I BOUGHT… was a turquoise floral cushion cover – it picks up on the accent shade in our living room perfectly. STYLE TIP Make friends with your local charity shop…
On Facebook Come and join us on Facebook and keep up to date with all things Style at Home. This month we’ve been posting photos of of our fab Stylists’ makeovers and sharing favourite buys from the high street. For lots of fun things, including before and after makeover photos, follow us at facebook.com/styleathomemag On Pinterest To discover weekly moodboards, craft ideas and trend boards, head over to Pinterest for your fill of inspiration from the Style at Home team. Whether it’s gorgeous colour combos or kitchen ideas you’re after, keep up to date with the latest style ideas for your home. Follow our boards for lots of lovely inspiration and ideas at pinterest.com/styleathomemag/ On Instagram For upcycling, clever craft ideas and fab styling projects, join in the fun over…
GEORGE HOME DESERT SUN Go for a hacienda feel with Western-style accessories LAURA ASHLEY SET OF THREE TULIP CANDLES, £10 It may not be spring quite yet, but you can certainly add a warm glow with these flower candles. Keep them grouped together or pop one in each room to spread the love. JOHN LEWIS SWEET SEWING SETS Perfect for brightening up your craft area 1 ALL IN ONE Fox sewing basket, £26, John Lewis 2 WILD BUY Fox craft bag, £25, John Lewis 3 FAB FLORALS Cath Kidston Kingswood Rose mending kit, £20.40, John Lewis DULUX PLAY WITH COLOUR Group dusky pastels for a layered effect Dulux has been busy creating five new colour trends for 2015 and we love the Layer + Layer look, above, where a soft…
My home... ABOUT ME I’m Harriet Hurdley, 32, and I’m a secondary school teacher. I live with my partner Mark Lees, 38, a graphic designer, and our cats Rufus and Teddy. MY HOME We live in a Victorian three-bedroom, mid-terrace house in Leicester. We moved here in December 2013. WHEN I BOUGHT IT Although the interior was liveable, the decor was very uninspiring, with harsh colours, bold patterns and shiny, modern finishes that didn’t suit our tastes or the age of the house. AND NOW We have chosen easy-to-live-with colours, quirky, retro furniture, and unusual accessories – every room has its own distinctive character. STYLE TIP A dado rail gives a bland room instant architectural character. Indulge in colour or pattern on the upper section, and use pale neutrals below…
SET THE SCENE A small area of wallpaper gives an instant focus to a room. Get the retro effect with Arthouse Dante Motif wallpaper in Teal, £14.99 per roll, Homebase. SCANDI STYLE Recreate a 1950s feel with Dunelm’s Skandi furniture range. Starting at £119, it includes side tables, bookcases and a fantastic traditional sideboard. CHECK IT OUT A black-and-white chequerboard kitchen floor like Harriet’s looks clean and classy and makes a bold statement. Carpetright’s Rhino Champion Pisa vinyl is great value at £19.99 per m. ANIMAL MAGIC If you love Harriet’s forest-inspired bedrooms, get the look yourself with Matalan’s cosy Animal Fleece throw, £5 and Squirrel Shape wooden clock, £6. REFLECTED GLORY Mirrors are a instant way to boost light and add glamour. For a dash of bedroom decadence, check…
