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If everything goes to plan, my new kitchen should be finished in time for Christmas, and I can’t wait to deck the halls, big time! But I need to do it on a (very) tight budget, so it’s time to get creative. Luckily, this issue is packed with brilliant, not-too-spendy ideas to help you make a decorating splash, without breaking the bank. Speedy Style Updates, from page 76, has everything from table decor to DIY wreaths. There are some things I love to craft myself every year, and an Advent calendar is one of them. We’ve got some brilliant how-tos on page 101 if you fancy doing the same. Making your own simple decs and gifts not only saves money, it’s a great way to fill your home with special,…
These paper decorations from Talking Tables make a stylish, sustainable statement. The paper fans can be hung on the wall or from the tree, while the tissue-paper trees create the perfect table centrepiece. Simply fold flat to use again next year.…
If you want a bold scheme that’s going to fuel excitement for the little ones and conjure up all the nostalgic feels for the grown-ups, then nothing beats the cheerful combo of red and white candy stripes. Go all-out for a striking scene that will create festive memories and put everyone in a jolly good mood for the holiday season.…
1. Make your scheme twinkle Warm-white fairy lights will instantly add sparkle to your scheme, while metallic gold accents will help to lift it further, adding highlights that will bounce when light hits them. 2. Choose global prints & patterns Moroccan-style finishing touches create a well-travelled look. Try adding star prints and shapes to bedding and lighting for a look that lends itself perfectly to a festive scheme, but works just as well all year. 3. Lift dark blue with pops of colour Navy blue creates a dramatic effect but without something to lift it, can look gloomy. Balance the coolness with burnt orange and amber to add warmth, choosing materials that reflect light. 4. Add softness for a cosy feel Introduce layers of texture for a cosy vibe. A…
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It was Christmas 2019 when my husband Andrew got restless and suggested moving home, and by the end of January we’d moved into a brand-new four-bedroom detached house,’ says Gemma. ‘Having lived in our first home (a three-bedroom semi in Gateshead) for seven years, we wanted to buy something bigger as we both work from home. I’d grown up in new-build homes and used to work for a developer, so I pulled together a spreadsheet of 35 show home sites across the North East. Over three days we visited them all, but ended up back at the first one – a Bellway estate in Killingworth, Newcastle. Sociable style We’re party people so loved the Acacia house type with its open-plan kitchen-diner and living area leading onto a south-facing rear garden.…
