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Spring is all about new beginnings and fresh starts, so it feels quite fitting that I’m joining the team as editor at this time of year. I’m absolutely delighted to be here and look forward to bringing you many issues packed with inspiration and ideas for you to try at home. Start right now and sweep away the cobwebs of winter with our 100 ideas for decorating with spring greens (page 30). Perk up your kitchen-diner with our 13-page special from page 61, and find out how to colour with confidence, rework your dining space and bring in pretty florals as cover star Victoria has done. If you need quick ideas for an Easter celebration, turn to page 77 for our delicious recipes and be sure to brighten the table…
CARON BURROWS ABOUT ME I’m 51 and I live with my husband, Chris, in a four-bed detached house in Gloucestershire. Having just finished decorating the stairs and landing, the living room and dining area are next on our list. THE LAST THING I BOUGHT… was a small wooden dresser from a local interiors shop, which has been beautifully restored. MY FAVOURITE ROOM IS… my office. It’s filled with piles of fabric! KEELEY EBELTHITE ABOUT ME I’m 41 and I live in a four-bed detached house in Kent with my husband Cliff, and twin sons Connor and James. THE LAST THING I BOUGHT… was a chrome heated towel rail for our downstairs loo, which heats the room brilliantly. MY FAVOURITE ROOM IS… the dining/family room in our extension – it’s a…
ON FACEBOOK Find us on Facebook and share your style tips, makeovers and projects. One of our most popular recent posts is this gorgeous craft room, the perfect space to work on your home projects. For the latest style trends, as well as inspiration and advice, like us at facebook.com/styleathomemag YOU’VE BEEN TWEETING… @themagpiegirl‘yup it’s official, I’m totally addicted to @styleathomemag so many great tips for my new home!’ For behind-the-scenes pictures, press show highlights and Style at Home news, follow us on Twitter @styleathomemag ON PINTEREST Head over to our Pinterest page, packed full of even more decorating ideas, for your daily style fix. This month, we can’t get enough of upcycling and have compiled a handy board with our favourite ideas to get your creative juices flowing! Follow…
MATALAN SPRING FRESH Update your look with botanical prints in cream, lime and yellow CATH KIDSTON KNITTED SHEEP TEA COSY, £22 A kitchen can look clinical unless you give it warmth and personality with quirky accessories. And this charming tea cosy certainly fits the bill. Baaaa-eautiful! HABITAT PICK A PENDANT Choose a textured bamboo showstopper TESCO PASTEL ALERT Deck out your kitchen with pretty sugar shades Tesco has come up trumps with its new season updates. Candy pink, baby blue, soft green and soothing lilac for glassware and crockery make this a look we can’t wait to get our hands on. We especially love the scalloped edge to the crockery, too! SAINSBURY’S MY FAVOURITE BUYS 'Monochrome is very versatile and works with any colour, including my favourite – yellow! I…
My home... ABOUT ME I’m Amy Cope, 36, a part-time healthcare assistant and nursing student. I live with my husband Phil, 37, a training manager for a mobile phone company, and our children, Evie, eight, and Sonny, six, plus dogs Beau and Alfie. MY HOME A four-bedroom Victorian terraced house in Darlington, County Durham. We bought it in July 2007. WHEN I BOUGHT IT It had a small kitchen and three bedrooms, bags of character and a large garden with room to extend. Many of the period features were still intact and we couldn’t wait to put our stamp on it. AND NOW It’s light and bright with lots of upcycled pieces. We’ve added an extra bedroom and extended the kitchen but retained the character. STYLE TIP Reuse things that…
Up the style stakes and add texture to your home with a chunky knitted pouffe, just like Amy’s. Whether it’s used as a comfy footrest, casual seating for when guests are over, or an extra surface, this versatile accessory will work perfectly in both country and contemporary rooms. They also come in a variety of colours. Why not add one or two oversized floor cushions to continue the relaxed feel in your living space? We’ve picked 10 of the best designs, starting from just £59.99. Style secrets Follow our top tips for including a pouffe in your space COLOUR SPLASH Most designs come in a single shade so be sure to choose one that complements your existing decor. Then, find cushions and throws in the same colour to tie the…
