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I’m on a mission to get more colour into my home. I’ve always been a neutrals-with-colourful-accessories kinda girl, but the older I get, the more fearless I am! And once you start, it’s hard to stop… Last weekend, inspired by a real home in last month’s issue, actually, I painted the bit of wall inside my bifold doors bright yellow – and it looks awesome. More importantly, it makes me happy every time I see it! Whether you’re the Queen of Colour or prefer to play it a little safer, you’ll find tons of ideas in this issue to make your home a more colourful place. From feature walls and funky flooring to painted furniture and a rainbow of accessories… I can feel a project or two coming on! And,…
Christina Bray ABOUT ME I’m 43 and I live in a three-bedroom new-build semi in Birmingham with my son Kofi, 15. WHAT’S YOUR BEST HOME STYLE TIP? I like to try to use pieces as accessories that weren’t meant for that purpose. For instance, a vintage gin bottle makes a great vase, and an old Belfast sink looks lovely in the garden, filled with flowers. Laura Avey ABOUT ME I’m 25 and I live with my boyfriend Ben, 28, in a one-bed new-build flat in Hertfordshire. WHAT’S YOUR LATEST HOME PROJECT? I hand embroidered a gold bumblebee, which took me more than 30 hours! It’s framed on my sitting room wall, along with prints from different artists I discovered on Etsy. James Richardson ABOUT ME I’m 28 and I own…
George Home's floral dinnerware from the new Rooted range conjures the feel of a relaxed country cottage, filled with fresh, wild blooms, and a soft, pastel palette of pale pinks and buttercup yellows, perfect for spring dining. 3 of the best… FLORAL SPRING BUYS…
DUNELM Impressionist pastels Combine painterly motifs with feminine shades for a spring-ready look GEORGE HOME Industrial adventure Step into the great outdoors by marrying natural elements with man-made materials LAURA ASHLEY Country grey Create a soft scheme with yellow accents and butterfly motifs NEXT Spring Scandi Surround yourself with simple designs in harmonious shades for a fun, fresh feel Style Maker CHRISSIE SAYS ‘Use a range of textures and delicate patterns plus a pop of colour to make a stunning but homely space.’…
IDEAL HOME @ VERY REBOOT Ideal Home magazine launched its first homeware range with Very in October and it’s time for a spring refresh. The range has been given a coastal twist, with the Harbour stripe Cuddle chair and Tripod lamp as star players. Find sofas, statement lighting and gorgeous rugs at very.co.uk/ideal-home. IT COULD BE designer! The wooden ball chandelier may be a boho-lover’s dream, but Matalan is turning it into a reality. Designer versions can set you back £300 or more, but this beauty can be yours for £150. On sale 1 May – put it in the diary! THE NEW FEATURE WALL You may have noticed we love a houseplant or 10 and we’re sure you do, too, but lush, vertical gardens take the trend…
Childhood is all about games, toys, playing – and dreaming. What better place to bring all of those things together than in a bedroom they can call their own? With spring in the air, it’s the ideal time to refresh your child’s room, and a new coat of paint is the simplest and most effective way to quickly transform it. The neutral tones in this scheme by Crown Paints achieve an air of calm and tranquility that encourage a good night’s sleep as well as a suitable space to have fun in thanks to its breatheasy formula. Try it for yourself by highlighting different areas of the room using shades of the same depth of tone, like these soft greys – that way you can use three or four colours…
