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I’m not sure I’ve ever looked forward to spring quite so much. In general, I love any change of season, but spring is up there with my favourites when everything (including me!) suddenly comes back to life after all that winter hibernating. The longer days never fail to give me a creative energy boost, and I’m often to be found causing havoc at home, shifting furniture around, restyling rooms and painting walls on a whim (for the umpteenth time). I like nothing better than an instant refresh! If, like me, you’re a fan of everything homes-related, you’re in for a treat with Roost, our shiny new online TV show. With weekly episodes on idealhome.co.uk, packed with inspiration and advice for your home, get comfy with a cuppa and enjoy the…
The Aida is a two-seater with attitude. The chic curve and fluted detailing, brass tipped feet and plush velvet finish deliver glamour worthy of any boutique cocktail bar to your own living room. Team with vibrant cushions that pack a punch. 3 of the best… MAXIMALIST CUSHIONS…
George Home GLOBAL ADVENTURE Be inspired by patterns and motifs from around the world Next Home GLAM BLUSH Team soft shades with luxe metallics for a feminine feel Dunelm NATURAL ARTISAN Blend recycled materials with sleek lines and black accents…
NEW KIDS’ RANGE FROM NEXT Give your youngster’s bedroom a boost with Next’s new collection of furniture and decorative pep ups. Cushions, rugs and accessories span from cute to cool, and our highlights include the locker-style storage pieces that will transition as the kids grow older. Don’t miss the bed with a house-shaped headboard and the pretty rainbow bedlinen. It could be designer! You can pick up more than just your decorating essentials at B&Q. Its new furniture range includes side tables and the statement Turio armchair and stool, in Grey linen or plush velvet in Burnt Orange, Forest Green or Deep Blue, to create a cosy corner. DUNELM’S NATURAL RUGS We’ve fallen for these woven wonders. The trend-defying rugs will add subtle pattern and instantly bring a layer of…
Celebrate these busy and vital creatures by filling your home with bee-themed accessories. You’ll find them on everything from crockery and cushions to notebooks. So why not plant some wild flowers in your garden and watch the real thing buzz around while sipping tea from a pretty bee motif mug? FOR BUSY BEES Personalised bee softback notebook, £12.95, Martha Brooks PRETTY PEG Gold bee hook, £11, Mint & May MAKE A BREW Busy Bee teabag dish, £10, Red Candy TASSEL TRIM Velvet Zhurie bee embroidery cushion, £34, Oliver Bonas TRINKET POT Gold bee glass box, £18, Mint & May GOOD MORNING Bees egg cup, £8, Sophie Allport GARDEN PARTY Wooden bee and buttercup garland, £7.50, Gisela Graham SWEET CUPPA Bee print mug, £12.50, Fat Face OFF THE WALL Bee wall…
1. Zone a desk To blend a work station within a room, use a rug, screen or open shelving to help section off the floor space. Add plants, vases and homely hide away storage boxes and pots to shelves to help it fit in. 2. Choose a skinny style For a free flowing space, choose occasional pieces like side tables, shelving and chairs with thin profiled, open frames so you can easily reconfigure the room. 3. Pick bright light fittings Make it even brighter with table, wall or floor lamps in block colour. Pick retro-inspired task lighting with clean lines, conical shades and a thin stem, in powder coated metal finishes. 4. Introduce bold shapes Go for simple, graphic styles such as asymmetrical shapes like stacked semi-circles for textiles and…
