Style At Home January 2017

Party planning is in full swing in the Hudson household. I’m welcoming family and friends for celebratory drinks to see in 2017 – I think everyone’s really excited, especially my dear mum who gets a year off of hosting duties! I’ll be going all out with my party decor and, of course, setting up a cocktail bar. You’ll find ideas for creating your own on page 34. Just like a magpie is drawn to glinting silver, I can’t get enough of emerald green. Its richness lures me in – decor, clothing, you name it, I’m sold. If you’re a sucker for this beautiful shade, too, then you’ll love our new Colour Class regular (p52). Each month we showcase one hue and this issue it’s emerald – yes! If you’re looking…

Jacky Watts ABOUT ME I’m 55 and I live with my partner Brett, 43, in a rented three-bed detached in Andover, Hampshire WHAT’S YOUR NEXT HOME PROJECT? Our kitchen is due for an update, but as our home is rented, we can only paint it. We’re planning to create a fresh look with country cottage-style accessories in muted blues and creams. Rachel Bluck ABOUT ME I’m 42 and I live with my husband Timothy, 43, daughter Megan, 12, and son Josh, 8, in a three-bedroom semi in Bridgend. WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR DECORATING INSPIRATION? My ideas come from magazines and home trend sites. I also follow home design accounts on Instagram and Twitter, and I love Pinterest. Vicky Pearce ABOUT ME I’m 38 and I live in a 1930s…

IKEA Heavy metal Combine silver and gold for a contemporary scheme 3 of the best DIARIES Organise your year ahead beautifully Want it now! WE’RE STILL OBSESSING OVER COPPER,SO WE’LL BE STASHING OUR SAH MAGS IN THIS CHIC RACK! NEXT Add teal Inject a hit of greeny-blue SAINSBURY’S My favourite buys Try the ultra-elegant classical look Cushion CORNER Add glitz to your sofa this season HOUSE OF FRASER Folk style Go all-out for cute with woodland decor in berry and neutral tones ON MY RADAR Sumptuous velvet Add an air of opulence with this luxurious texture Buy it, style it! SHOWCASE TREASURED FAVOURITE PHOTOS AND TRINKETS IN THESE QUIRKY CLEAR PIECES Jaipur brass frames, from £4.95, Dotcomgiftshop Luxe up your living room WITH PURPLE PIECES MARKS & SPENCER Golden touch…

MY HOME... ABOUT ME I’m Abi Dare, 33, and I’m a writer at thesefourwallsblog.com. I live with my fiancé, Chris, 40, a chartered surveyor. MY HOME A three-bedroom Victorian terrace in Bristol. We bought it in October 2014. WHEN I BOUGHT IT It felt a little bland. While there was no structural work required, it really needed an injection of character and warmth. AND NOW We did cosmetic work in the kitchen, decorated throughout and changed the lights to pendants or downlighters in nearly every room. It’s the perfect backdrop for our understated festive decorations. STYLE TIP Don’t rush decorating. You need to live in a property for a while first to understand how the light falls and the space flows. STYLE TIP ‘Cluster pictures in monochrome frames for a…

CHEAP CHIC Create a high-end look by sourcing reproductions of classics. We love Cult Furniture’s Charles Eames DSW chair, £59, and triangle dining chair, £29. LAYER UP It’s easy to turn your home into a cosy winter retreat. Drape Ikea’s Tejn rug in white, £10, over the arm of a chair, or layer a soft grey blanket, £24.99 from H&M, at the foot of a bed. WARM WELCOME Clusters of candles make for a homely feel. Dotcomgiftshop’s etched Antique Glass tealight holder, £2.95, and the scent of Eucalyptus or Mint candles, from £7.99, TK Maxx, are our picks. READY TO GO Keep a set of sparkling glassware for impromptu guests. Ikea’s Svalka Champagne flutes, £2.50 for six, or Hederlig wine glasses, £1 each, are ideal. LOW KEY Pair neutral bedding…

Refresh your home for the New Year and invest in a hero chair, or set of chairs, to update your decor. Whether you’re looking for a cosy armchair to sink into with a good book, or a functional dining chair for busy mealtimes, we’ve done all the hard work for you and picked out 10 of our favourite designs that won’t break the bank. £199 The Mini Ritchie armchair in ochre yellow is perfect for small rooms, MADE £155 We love the chic geometric design of this wire mesh chair in antique brass, OUT THERE INTERIORS £299.99 Make room for two and cosy up on the Skandi charcoal snuggle seat, DUNELM £79.99 Choose the Delilah coral occasional chair for a retro addition to your decor, MY FURNITURE £59 This Tolix-style…