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I’m itching to get organised after the summer chaos. When the kids are off school it means endless rounds of washing up, piles of clutter in every room and the washing machine running almost continuously. Add in the fact that if the sun’s shining, I’m the first to neglect any chores (the cleaning schedule goes straight out the window!) so I can be outdoors in the garden instead. The upshot? Our house is a total disaster zone. It seems like a pretty daunting task, but I know how satisfying it will be to get everything back in order so I’m going to block out a weekend and dive in. I’ll kick things off with some of the great ideas on page 98 – there are some easy-to-follow steps to make…
Wayfair ECLECTIC MAXIMALISM Choose eye-catching prints, patterns and colours in luxurious finishes Joe Browns GLOBAL EXPLORER Create a well-travelled look with natural textures and animal motifs Dunelm NOSTALGIC BRIGHTS Update trad shapes and designs with bold, happy hues Next CLASSIC COUNTRY Relax into a homely scheme using soothing colours…
1. Team shades of pink Create a combo of uplifting pinks to add warmth – powder pink on the walls is a good starting point. Carry the colour through with deeper blush and dusky rose for bedding and accessories. 2. Add accent colour Avoid a pink scheme becoming too saccharine by combining it with colours that will cut through any sugariness. A splash of mustard yellow is energising, while anthracite accents on a lampshade or picture frame create contrast. 3. Create interest with panelling Building a false wall with a handy integrated shelf is a DIY project that will instantly add character to plain walls, making the perfect backdrop to frame the bed, and giving you a place to display your artwork. 4. Keep the mood light Choose blonde woods…
Bobbin-shaped furniture has been a popular choice for centuries, but it has never looked more current than right now. There’s something about the simple spool-shape construction that makes us feel incredibly cheerful – maybe it’s nostalgia, the playful shape or the tactile element that makes it so appealing. Tapping into the homely #cottagecore trend, bobbins have a handcrafted feel and are popping up on furniture, lighting, mirrors, frames and small-scale accessories too.…
Ten years ago my husband Simon and I decided to up sticks and move from south-west London,’ says Mary. ‘We wanted to find a base for the business and a new home – and as soon as we visited Frome in Somerset we knew it was where we wanted to be based. It’s an independent market town with lots going on, surrounded by beautiful countryside. On the day we visited, I saw the For Sale sign in the window of a shop at the top of Catherine Hill and I knew I wanted it to be my shop. We knew Frome would make a great place to have a young family and so the next step was finding a house. We were after somewhere with period features, a garden and…
Decorating with dark colours can be tricky to pull off, but get it right and the results are super impressive. From deep greys to rich blues, these shades are a real mood enhancer. Size up the room Living rooms are where we go to relax, watch TV and spend time with family so dark colours are a great choice if you want to create a cosy and intimate mood. In large rooms, dark colours can help warm up the space and make it feel less lofty, and rather than make a small living room feel smaller, can actually stretch the space if you combine dark walls with dark paintwork, curtains and flooring. Focus on walls When it comes to decor, wall colour is the obvious starting point. If you’re unsure…
