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Get the kettle on then cosy up and enjoy your gorgeous new issue! It’s packed with stylish ideas to help you refresh your home, without spending a fortune. From affordable kitchen updates you can achieve in a weekend (page 78) to clever hacks to help

I’m Emily Cheyne, 40, @1930home and I’m the Assistant Director at Essex Fire Service. I live with my partner, Mike Guess, 37, and my children, Oliver, eight, and Joseph, six, and Mike’s children, William, 11; Henry and Arthur, both seven, and our cat

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Look out for the new spring/ summer 2021 collection; full of playful, pastel accessories, it’s sure to bring a calming presence to your home 1 Let the sunshine in! Pair cheerful pastel shades such as yellow, pink and blue with light and blonde woo

• Template • Paper • Scissors • Zebra faux fur fabric • Thick cotton-blend fabric • Pins • Sewing machine • Cotton thread • Black felt • Black wool • Tapestry needle 1 Go to yourhomestyle.uk for the zebra rug template. Enlarge and print the template

I wish I had gone for a company that project managed the whole job rather than using independent tradesmen and friends who were all coming at different times, as although I saved a bit of money it took so much longer than I was expecting. Just how im

It’s definitely worth spending time seeing how you live in the space before rushing into major renovations. If we’d done the kitchen straight away, we probably would’ve replicated the galley kitchen layout that was already there and regretted it. All

I’m Hollie Swann, 30, a head of operations in higher education. I live with my husband Roly, 32, a doctor, and our golden retriever, Ralph. I Instagram our home @renovating_ number_16. We live in a three-bedroom Victorian terraced house in Aigburth,

If you’re going for plain white wall tiles, why not go to town on the flooring and make that your standout feature? Picking just one showstopping element is key if you don’t want to overwhelm the space. For the huge number of designs available, you c

I’m Sandra Venables @behind_the_ pink_door_with_mrsv and I’m a franchise expert. I live here with my husband, Dave, and our two dogs, Dolly and Barney. We live in a 1930s three-bedroom detached bungalow on the Wirral. We’ve lived here for 18 months.

When it comes to buying expensive items in the home, like sofas or chests of drawers, research online to find designer copies for a fraction of the price of the real deal. Before you buy, always check the reviews and dimensions. Your renovation will

I’m Alex Richards and I’m a maths teacher. I live with my six-year-old son, William, and our dog, Barney. I Instagram my home at @tiny_ victorian_home. Our home is a two-bedroom Victorian terrace in Chester, Cheshire. We moved here in August 2017. Th

Be patient. I’ve made a few mistakes along the way, so I’ve learned to take my time with projects. Also, choosing a good-quality paint is worth it in the long run. As a single woman living on my own, I had to take the decision to either pay people to

• Lampshade • Feather trim • Glue gun • PVA glue • Paintbrushes • Glitter 1 Measure and cut a length of feather trim to fit the circumference of the bottom of the lampshade. 2 Carefully apply some glue to the inner rim of the bottom of the shade w

If your picture appears here, you’ll win a £25 voucher to art shop Ink and Drop! Use the #myHShome hashtag on Instagram to show us your favourite room and you could be in with a chance of winning a prize next month. Show us your style! Upload your

My home style is very much about bringing the outdoors in. I like mixing rich blue hues with pops of botanical green shades, and what better way to create that than adding lots of indoor plants? I have multiple plant corners dotted around my home, bu

Emma wanted to keep the original rolltop bath that came with the house, but she knew it needed a bit of TLC. She painted the outside and claw feet in Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch Candy Pink to give the cast-iron tub a modern twist and upgraded the taps

At this time of year, we often look to our homes and wonder how we can give them a new lease of life. With the kitchen being one of the hardest working rooms in the house, it soon becomes the focus of our attention for a makeover. But with budgets ti

• Cupboards painted in Ronseal One Coat Black Satin cupboard paint, £12 for 750ml, B&Q • Walls painted in Dulux Palm Night wall paint, £32.34 for 2.5l, Brewers • Chest of drawers painted in Farrow & Ball Sulking Room Pink paint, £5 for 100ml, B&Q • G

Mixing metallics used to be a big no-no but now, not only is the style more common, it’s bang on trend. Combine accessories with finishes in brushed brass, rose gold and copper tones to add contrast and interest. Swap standard fittings and fixtures f

With more time spent at home, we can’t help but create a little more mess! If you’re looking for a quick and easy way of zapping that dust, this dinky, portable vacuum cleaner from ROIDMI is a handy solution. The Nano P1 portable vacuum cleaner is li

Separate the dining area from the kitchen by painting the walls in different colours, like Gemma. The two-tone wall colour not only adds interest, but it’s a good indicator of where the kitchen ends and the dining area begins. ‘It was really easy to

Boost your breakfast with the new range of plant-based Greek-style yogurt alternatives from The Collective. Deliciously thick and creamy, the yogurts are made from a blend of oats, coconut and rice and paired with a tasty compote. Available in Natura

Add some special touches that you would usually see in a luxury hotel room, such as a long mirror, a vase of flowers and a separate sitting area, and you’ll win extra brownie points with your guests. ‘I also like to add jars of sweets as a fun touch,

• The Bath Co. Camberley two-tap hole full pedestal basin, £99.99 (now £105), Victoria Plum • For a similar bath tap, try the Deva Tudor bath shower mixer in Gold, £200.29, Victorian Plumbing • Artemis wallpaper in Off-White, from £125, House of Hack

PREP AND COOK TIME 35 MINS SERVES 4 • 1 tbsp olive oil • 200g pack chilled Cooks’ Ingredients Soffritto • 500g carton passata • 6 fresh lasagne sheets, halved lengthways • 350g pack chilled Quorn Mince • 125g pack mozzarella, drained • Handful of fr

I’m Charlotte Brett, a freelance writer at the-sharpener.co.uk. I live with my husband, Paul, and our three girls, Maya, eight, Aurelia, six, and Thea, four, plus our puppy, Ralph. The spare room was part of our big renovation works five years ago, a

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Hotel bedrooms often have different areas within them: a dressing table for getting ready, a comfy chair and side table for relaxing with a drink or even a mini snack station, so create zones in your scheme. If you’re short on space, pick furniture t

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