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Yay, spring! Much as I love the winter snuggle, it always feels positive to shake it off and get busy with whatever the new season demands. From redecorating projects, new products in store and simple-but-delicious recipes, you’ll find this issue packed with fresh ideas to try out in your home, but before you get stuck in, turn to p57 and take a few minutes to fill in our survey and tell us what you really think about the contents of this magazine. It’ll help us make it even better and you could win £250! And if you’re looking for practical ways to make your home and lifestyle more sustainable these days, look out for our new sister title, Green Living, which is on sale now. It’s full of easy ways…
Welcome the arrival of spring with a show-stopping floral display that no one need know is actually faux! Gisela Graham's gorgeous range of artificial stems, sprigs and blooms work perfectly with the collection of glass vases for a pretty, seasonal display. 3 of the best… PLANT ACCESSORIES…
SAINSBURY’S HOME Scandi mono Collate artisan ceramics in black and white for modern Nordic style M&S Natural fusion Be inspired by global block prints in plaster pink and terracotta NEXT HOME Pretty vintage Create a nostalgic feel using delicate pastels and ditsy floral prints GEORGE HOME Urban nature Update botanical style with geo prints and black accents…
SAINSBURY’S PLASTIC BOTTLE BEDDING Soft to the touch (we’ve felt it!), you’d never know the new Sleep More Sustainably bed linen was made from recycled plastic bottles, with each double duvet cover having saved 48 bottles from landfill. Available in a range of colours and styles. It could be designer! There’s a new wave of modern dressing tables that are perfect if the trad or romantic French designs aren’t up your street. The skinny legs and compact size mean you won’t need a separate dressing room to squeeze one in either. Style it with the Cupcake footstool (oh, and don’t miss the secret drawer!). MATALAN CHANNELS JAPANDI Yup, we thought this was a designer Scandi brand, too, when we first saw it. The mix-and-match Exhale collection brings drama to the…
Fancy a little more glamour in your life? It doesn’t get much more glam than this decadent trend. It’s all about excess, so think exotic animals, palm prints, metallic finishes and gold on gold on gold! If you’re still struggling to envisage this metallic mirage, channel a bit of your inner diva and make like Midas, turning everything you touch to gold. Or, if that’s a bit much, try introducing a few accessories or some wall decor in this shimmering shade.…
1. Display greenery Go au naturel with a lush line-up of plants. Different sizes and shapes add interest, from trailing Devil’s Ivy to textured ferns. Mix in faux plants for longevity. 2. Swap to sustainable rattan Look out for lighting, furniture, rugs and pouffes in wicker, jute, rattan and bamboo. The natural finishes create pattern, and the lightweight materials are renewable and biodegradable. 3. Choose a textured rug Create a retreat and indulge all the senses – limit colour to a soothing palette of white and green, plus natural wood tones. Then layer on comfort with textured cushions and a soft, tactile rug. 4. Bring in botanical prints Not green-fingered? Choose nature-inspired artwork and textiles – go for tropical leaf shapes or more traditional plant prints in large-scale designs.…
