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I got a mega hit of nostalgia when I saw Jilly’s fabulous caravan (see page 82 for the full story) as, from the outside anyway, it’s a carbon copy of my grandparents’ van, which we borrowed for our family summer holidays every year when I was a child. Now I have my own summer home on wheels, only mine is a builder’s van we’ve converted into a campervan. Planning the inside took all the small-space interiors tricks I had up my sleeve to maximise every last inch – many of which I’ve used at home, such as built-in storage cubbies under my daughter’s cabin bed, and hanging storage in our teeny utility room. And the other bonus of a family trip away in our campervan (apart from the great outdoors,…
COASTAL BUYS Capture that holiday vibe all summer long. Matalan’s coastal-inspired buys are perfect for the patio, with outdoor tableware in soft sand and sea-washed tones, plus weatherproof cushions and bolsters in breezy nautical stripes. We’re big fans of this solar lantern with its woven-rope decoration…
B&M TUTTI FRUTTI Create a juicy scene with fruity prints and citrus brights Dobbies CLASSIC COASTAL Sail away with an ocean-inspired blue and white scheme Next SUMMER SCANDI Choose mono-style designs for an effortless set up Joe Browns TROPICAL VIBES Pack your garden with colour for a vibrant outdoor space…
Frills and ruffles are returning to our homes, having last been popular in the Eighties. Along with pleats, scallops and fringing, they are ensuring there’s not a straight edge left in sight. Why are we welcoming trims with open arms? Simply put, because they just make everything prettier. Often teamed with ditsy florals and cute ginghams to amp up the feminine feels, they can also be found paired with plains for those who want just a hint of this cheerful trend.…
1. Blend tactile materials For an eclectic feel, mix up tactile materials. A jute rug, chunky baskets or oversized woven lampshades all add layers of texture. Choose accessories with a rough, unfinished look to add to the hand-crafted feel. 2. Bring in pattern Break up the neutral backdrop by working in touches of pattern in darker, richer tones. From earthy stripes and global-style geometrics to Navajo-inspired motifs, layer with tactile weaves for extra visual interest. 3. Go for muted desert tones Use a palette of warming sand, soft stone and terracotta for a colour scheme reminiscent of a glowing sunset. Use the paler tones on walls, bedding and curtains, then add terracotta shades as an accent colour. 4. Add sleek accents Bring in a darker accent material to give this…
An older house was always on the cards for me,’ says Esther. ‘I grew up with my parents renovating homes – my dad was a builder – and when the time came for my boyfriend Lewis and me to buy a property of our own, we knew we wanted a period project we could put our stamp on. Living at home while we saved up meant we were in a great position to buy a four-bedroom Victorian terraced house just around the corner from my family home. The house was on the market for a competitive price, so we knew it was the property for us. It had been empty for six months when we bought it, and rented out before, but structurally it was in pretty good condition, with…
