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I can’t wait to get my summer on! One of the benefits of multigenerational living (my parents and I went in together) is that you gain a gardener. Having spent years in flats with no outside space, my gardening know-how is virtually nonexistent. Ma Richmond, however, has serious skills and has made our shared back garden the envy of the street. My contribution has been limited to ‘patio styling’ and painting the sheds (one wasn’t enough for Pa Richmond…), but this year I can see a busy summer ahead of building pallet furniture (I’m loving Miffy’s on p92) and even trying my hand at making a mini water feature (p106). If you’ve created something stylish for your own garden, balcony or windowsill, don’t forget to share it with us! SEND…
Lucy Fisk ABOUT ME I’m 34 and live in a Sixties two-bed semi-detached bungalow in Whitstable with my husband Karl, 33, and sons, Nate, seven, and Leo, five. WHAT’S YOUR BEST MONEY-SAVING TIP? Many charities have second-hand furniture shops. You can find really solid items that are ideal for upcycling at good prices. Amy Brandhorst ABOUT ME I’m 23 and currently living in Berlin in a five-bedroom loft that was once a piano factory. I live with my housemates Jakob, 35, and Sonja, 27. WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE ROOM? Our open kitchen/sitting area where we cook and entertain at the same time. The ceiling is really high, so it has a beautiful sense of space. Reena Gill ABOUT ME I’m 30 and I live in a Thirties three-bedroom semi in the…
Give your bedroom a fresh ice-cream look with this summery bedding from Next. There are two designs in the duvet set, including this fun dotty look, so you can mix and match. Finish with a slogan cushion that's as sweet as a sundae! 3 of the best… FRESH HOME BUYS…
LAURA ASHLEY Country blooms For a traditional feel, marry chalky hues with floral prints TESCO Scandi pop Combine cheery pastels with simple geo designs for an uplifting vibe MARKS & SPENCER Midnight glamour Create a sophisticated scheme with moody blues and Art Deco influences HABITAT Global artisan Take inspiration from tribal crafts and motifs for an ethnic style Style Maker AMY SAYS ‘These ranges are bright, uplifting, and show how to have fun with homeware and breathe life into your interior!’…
SHEER GENIUS! Net curtains are pretty last century, particularly for modern bi-folds or glass doors. That’s why we think the new 300cm-wide sheers from Scion are such a smart idea. The Nuevo collection, £52m from Style Library, features modern botanical designs on voile so you can add pattern and privacy – without blocking the light. Design finds at Morrisons When it comes to supermarket homeware, Morrisons hasn’t been on our radar for a while, but a big revamp of its home and cookware departments means they are now full to the brim with gorgeous new pieces for summer, in store and online. We’re totally taken by the artisan-inspired Relaxed Living range, covering home, kitchen and outdoors. The copper highlights, crackle glaze melamine, grown-up tie-dye bedding and inky-blue accessories are everything…
This trend brings a whole new meaning to face time! The high street is awash with selfie-style buys; from abstract, linear designs with an arty feel, to fun smiley faces that bring a little personality to plant pots and vases. Keep an eye out (wink, wink!) for lips and eyes adorning wall art, mirrors and trinket plates, too.…
