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Spring is just around the corner and the thought of warmer weather and brighter days has me itching to get on with all those decorating projects I’ve been putting off over winter. While a new kitchen is on my wish list, it will require lots of time and planning (and cash) so I’m focusing on the speedy and less-spendy updates I can tackle in the meantime. A quick freshen-up can make all the difference and needn’t cost a fortune, so we’ve put together lots of small-scale decor ideas, fast fixes and easy pick-me-ups in this issue. Check out our fabulous ideas for feature walls (p58), Avalana’s glam living room makeover (p80) and Laurie’s chic office update (p88). Whatever decorating projects you have planned this spring, I hope you’ll feel inspired!…
La Redoute COUNTRY LIVING Use natural textures in rustic colourways for a cosy feel George Home TRUE ROMANCE Create a romantic scheme using red, pinks and plenty of ruffles Next ARTISTIC VIBES Connect to art and nature, with a retro twist Dunelm MODERN VINTAGE Combine vintage aesthetics with contemporary touches…
1. Layer on textures While creamy colours are warmer than white, they need a little help to amp up the comfort factor, otherwise they risk looking flat. Pile on boucle, chenille and knitted fabrics, and finish with a deep-pile rug. 2. Create cosiness with shapely outlines Soft, wavy shapes are soothing and easy on the eye – think rounded furniture, an arched mirror or a curvy vase. Include a few sharper lines for contrast, such as an angular floor lamp or a diamond-patterned rug. 3. Incorporate a metallic accent A little goes a long way when it comes to metallics – the smallest hint will instantly lift a scheme. Dot around a few accessories, like vases and candle holders, in silvery finishes and choose lamps and mirrors with chrome details.…
Pattern clashing may seem a bit intimidating, but with a few tips it’s actually pretty easy. Simply play with scale and stick to a colour palette to avoid it looking chaotic – choose a tonal scheme or two or three contrasting colours that complement each other. Stripes and checks are a good starting point before layering up other patterns. Pair with neutral bedding or flooring to allow the pattern to shine.…
Looking trim Give your windows the edge with this elegant new collection from Blinds 2go. Choose from classic pleated curtains or smart Roman blinds, with an eye-catching embroidered trim that adds the perfect finishing touch to the linen-look fabric. 3 of the best SCULPTURED BUYS…
Before we bought this place, we previously lived in a flat, just five minutes down the road from here, but we were desperate for more space,’ says Rosie. ‘We wanted to get a dog so a garden was essential, and this house ticked all the boxes. The downside was that it hadn’t been updated since the 1970s and was very dated, with a really small kitchen, so we were going to need to do some work on it. Despite that, we bought it in July 2018 with a view to extending the place. Making plans Initially we applied for planning permission for a wrap-around extension, which would have been squared off at the back, to make the space significantly bigger. A month later, however, we were disappointed to have the…
