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THIS MONTH’S Love it!
Best IN STORE • Refresh your room schemes for the new season with our pick of the latest high-street trends
Trend spotting FRILLS AND TRIMS • Detailed edges are making a playful comeback
The New Look WANDERLUST • Create a relaxed, free-spirited bedroom scheme with desert-inspired hues and natural textures
THIS MONTH’S Make it
‘French style is my DREAM LOOK’ • For first-time homeowner Esther, this Victorian terrace house has given her the chance to indulge her love of Parisian chic
Esther’s choice: KITCHEN TILES • A practical option for busy kitchens and high-traffic areas, tiled floors rank high in the style stakes too
4 ways with… COMPACT PATIOS • Make the most of a small area with space-saving ideas
‘Our new build is a COLOURFEST’ • Erica and James swapped city living for a new build in the country, updating their bland and beige house into a home bursting with personality
Erica’s choice: PATTERN MIXING • Shift out of neutral and give your rooms a bold look with a combination of playful motifs and bright hues
4 ways with… LIVING ROOMS • Create an eclectic scheme with a bold mix of styles
‘We’ve given it our OWN STAMP!’ • Painting over acres of wood in her beloved black was key to Keelie turning an unloved barn conversion into a welcoming home
Keelie’s choice: CONCRETE FLOORING • Looking for a surface that’s super-tough and durable? Find out if concrete ticks your boxes
4 ways with… LOFT SPACES • Create extra living space by utilising the area up above
THIS MONTH’S Do it
Find the perfect SUMMER LOOK • Refresh any room with one of these light and sunny seasonal schemes
Clever decorating LAUNDRY AREA • Create a tailor-made utility space for organising and storing washday essentials
THIS MONTH’S Make it
Try a speedy STYLE UPDATE • Entertain in style this summer with cheap and cheerful ideas to brighten up your outdoor space
SPLURGE versus STEAL • Enliven your space with multifunctional furniture and eye-catching patterns
‘We wanted a GETAWAY HOME’ • Buying a faded, tired caravan and transforming it with a cheerful retro vibe has given Jilly the ideal spot to relax
Pick the perfect KITCHEN COLOUR • Follow our expert advice to choosing a stand-out shade for your kitchen
Outdoor KITCHEN STORAGE • Keep barbecue kit and cooking gear in order with these handy outdoor storage options
What to do THIS MONTH • Get your home and garden organised and looking its best with these easy cleaning and DIY hacks
‘It’s so pretty IN FULL BLOOM’ • Florist Deborah took a neglected back garden and turned it into a modern, country space filled with flowers
Deborah’s choice: BLACK FENCES • Create a bold backdrop for flowers and greenery by painting fences in a daring shade
Get garden wise SAVE WATER • Whatever the weather, finding ways to save this precious resource is a habit worth getting into
Upcycle a DRESSING TABLE • Give an unloved piece of furniture a new lease of life by trying this easy furniture flip
Something for THE WEEKEND • Try this lush dessert with a tropical twist that’s perfect for summer entertaining
Buy the best LAWNMOWER • Make cutting the grass a doddle with one of these tried-and-tested mowing machines
What’s for DINNER TONIGHT? • Packed with tasty veg, this light, easy-make dish will brighten up a midweek meal
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