Style At Home November 2022

Decorating our bedroom earlier this year was a total gamechanger. What had felt like a forgotten space suddenly became my favourite retreat. If I’m MIA from the chaos of family life going on downstairs, chances are I’ve escaped to curl up on the bed with a book (or more likely scrolling social media!). The room’s painted a plaster pink and the colour soothes me the second I step through the door. If it’s about time your bedroom got an update, we’ve got colour inspiration a-plenty in Style Book on page 55. And there are some genius DIY headboard ideas on page 66 to turn your bed into a real style statement. And finally, because there’s no point making it look the part if the comfort level isn’t up to the…

John Lewis & Partners NATURAL SEVENTIES Team warm rust and cool mint in textural materials for relaxed style Marks and Spencer JEWELLED OPULENCE Pick velvety materials in rich gemstone hues for a luxe look Next Home COTTAGECORE AESTHETIC Cosy up your bedroom with ditsy country florals and mid-wood tones Matalan CONTEMPORARY COCOON Combine ginger and black with natural finishes and asymmetric shapes…

With its mottled brown and amber tones, tortoiseshell is still as effortlessly chic as it ever was. Making a well-deserved comeback, flecked faux tortoiseshell will easily slot into your decor and look right at home. Find it on everything from vases and lighting to tableware and bathroom accessories for an instant style update.…

1. Add eye-catching accents Take this scheme from classic to contemporary with a few black accessories. It gives the room a stylish, modern edge, while a pop of amber or gold will heighten the opulence. 2. Layer cool tones Choose a palette of neutrals with a blue or green undertone, starting with ashen whites and stone shades, building up to deeper greys. Throw in a few soft furnishings with a slight sheen to lift the scheme and give a luxurious finish. 3. Select smart design This look is sleek and elegant thanks to the unfussy furniture and accessories. Keep the backdrop understated with a light shade for walls, floors and curtains. Add subtle pattern with accessories. 4. Choose tactile materials Keep the scheme looking cool rather than cold by adding…

COME ON IN! ABOUT ME I’m Elisha Utley (@eli_at_home), a receptionist for a kitchen company, and I live with my husband Darren, a window fitter, and our children, Imogen, 21, and Daisy, seven, plus pomeranians Poppy and Vivienne. MY HOME A four-bedroom townhouse in Brampton Bierlow near Rotherham, built in 2004. WHEN WE MOVED IN The house had previously been rented out so it looked a bit tired. However, the rooms were a good size. AND NOW We replaced the bathroom and the kitchen and decorated every room. STYLE TIP If you like to change things up regularly, neutral walls make the best backdrop. We’d been in our last home for 19 years, so it took quite a long time – plus countless decor changes – before I felt truly…

During the winter, the bathroom becomes a place of comfort – a long bath on a dark evening provides a time to relax and de-stress. Colour is all-important when it comes to creating the atmosphere you want and it needn’t be expensive. Lift your mood For a stimulating boost, bold shades of warm colours like reds, oranges and yellows can really get you energised. This can be incorporated through different accessories against a more muted colour. Find your calm For a moment of serenity as we rush around in the morning, cooler colours that still have a bright element, such as lighter blue, purples and greens can help us feel we can handle the day’s challenges. Try upcycling You don’t need to buy new to achieve a new look. Try…