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FEBRUARY ISSUE!
T he dawning of a new year
always feels like turning a fresh
page in a notebook, and
there’s never been a better
time to feel inspired to update your home.
Once the Christmas decorations come
down, it’s easier to see the areas that could COULD YOU
do with a bit of TLC, whether that’s a fresh BE OUR
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DECORATING
& STYLING
07 Style insider
Lighten up with statement candles
14 The wish list
The best new buys for your home
16 Colour crush
Orange is the new black
18 Things to do in... February
Seasonal updates for the month ahead 22 I love my glamorous look
61 Decorator’s moodboards
Three looks inspired by our fave cities
68 One problem room: two looks
Style ideas for a tricky living space
73 The hottest trends for 2022
Want a quick update or a major
revamp? Here’s everything you need
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100
80 Decluttering made easy
New year, newly organised home!
86 Luxe bathrooms for less
Your dream bathroom on a budget
– whatever your style
90 Money-saving ideas
Our back-to-basics tips to cut your
home costs all year round
READER HOMES
Abigail filled her home with chic
neutrals and metallic details
34 Pattern and print inspire me!
Louise let her love of colour and
texture shape her creative home
46 Our home is full of vintage finds
Katie reflected her countryside
surroundings in her rustic home
MAKEOVERS
94 My kitchen’s the heart of our home
Isabel added space and light to her
contemporary kitchen
100 Our lounge is pretty and practical
Charlie’s living room combines vibrant
colour with clever storage solutions
106 Our bathroom is my sanctuary!
Subway tiles and a free-standing bath
transformed Morag’s bathroom
SHOPPING
08 Shop the high street
Instant updates without the spend
30 Boutique glam
Gorgeous buys for grown-up style
42 Vivid boho
Add eclectic colour and pattern with
our pick of creative buys
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54 Dark cottagecore
Embrace vintage-inspired rustic charm
44 Colourful party garland
57 Home tech
Our pick of the cosiest heated blankets 56 Botanical wall art
to keep you warm this winter
98 Cupboard love
Kitchen buys so pretty you’ll want
to put them on display
104 On the bright side
Add colour and creativity with
these playful updates
110 Modern vintage
Monochrome meets metallics with
these statement bathroom buys
MAKING
32 Velvet moon cushion
Try this easy-sew cushion for an
on-trend children’s bedroom
68
08
Add a quick splash of colour with
this easy paper-folding project
Pair natural foliage with metallics
112 No-sew plant pot
Customise this easy plant pot project
to match your colour scheme
COOKING
120 Food news
Fresh ideas, and tasty new buys to pop 119 Coming next month
in your trolley this month
122 Easy midweek meals
Five scrumptious and speedy
meals to delight your family
124 Recipes
Start 2022 with these healthy,
warming meals
Contents
Plus
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31 Five Cobra mowers worth
£232.99 each up for grabs
43 Enter now! Win £500 to
spend at Annie Sloan
123 Money off your first
four Green Chef orders
REGULARS
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Get the first five issues for just £5!
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Our pick of your inspiring photos!
114 Ask the Experts
Our pro team solve all your dilemmas
117 Savvy home solutions
This month’s practical picks
See what we have in store for you
128 Shopping directory
Where to buy everything in this issue
130 In conversation with... COAT Paints
Meet Rob Abrahams and Rob Green
On our cover
February 2022 5
 Trending
ZESTY NUMBER
HOLM Bubble Butt candle

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in Yellow, £15, ASOS

IN A TWIST
GET AHEAD Lex Pott Twist
David candle in Neon Pink, candle in

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STATEMENT
EXTRA CELESTIAL
Anna + Nina large star
pillar candle in Blue,
£14, Anthropologie
CANDLES
Fire things up with sculptural candles
in fun rainbow hues
They might not be the most practical item, but that’s part of their
undeniable charm. These playful candles give an instant uplift to your
mantelpiece or shelves, and there’s a shape to suit every space. From
retro-inspired designs to classic pillar candles updated with elegant GOOD LUCK
ribbing via high-gloss twists and bold marbling details, they’re an Candle Hands Crossed
inexpensive way to ring the changes. Show off your interior design Fingers candle in Blue,
skills by choosing candles in a bold tone to contrast with your scheme, £34, Olivia’s
or play it cool with understated pastel tones – a huge trend for spring.
MAKE A WISH
Wishbone candle

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in Orange, £12, FLOWER POWER
Clean Market Floral pillar candle in
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GREEN GODDESS Dip dye marble
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pillar candle, £12, Five and Dime SUNSET SHADES
Flamingo Candles Paradise and Plumeria candles,
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February 2022 7
 George Home
SUNNY SIDE UP
Wake up on the right side of the
bed every day with these bold,
uplifting accessories

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Flower shape cushion, £6

Pear laundry bin, £48

Fried egg bedding, from £12

Bath towel, £8

Dried flowers in
bell jar, £7
Tufted sun pattern cushion, £8

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Here’s our pick of the best bargain buys the high street and web have to offer
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 Style on a shoestring
Cushions from £7; bedding from £12;
rainbow vase, £6, all George Home B&Q Laura Ashley
CLEAN LINES
Put a spring in your
Lille Beige
and White
stripe smooth
step for the new wallpaper, £42
year with these Walgis White chrome for 5.2 sq m
fresh, sleek effect pendent light, £50
homewares

Turio Burnt
Orange stool, £30
GoodHome
menonry matt
Black wood
effect floor
light, £45
Kleca ash veneer and
White side table, £25

Frula rattan effect flower

occasional chair, £110, B&Q

st1 yle the look

HOW TO
This trend is youthful and playful
so the more patterns, the merrier!
To keep things from looking too busy,
stick to a colour palette of four or five
bright shades. Natural rattan accents

2
will also help ground the look.
nottuD eitaK erutaeF

Why not take the plunge and

paint your very own headboard?
You can learn how to paint geometric
shapes and circles on your wall with our
handy guide at yourhomestyle.uk!
February 2022 9
 Next Parwa curtains, from £45;
Parwa cushion, £28, both
Scion Living at Next
SCANDI REVIVAL
This latest collaboration with Scion
Living refreshes traditional Scandi style
with pastels and warm earthy tones
Nuevo cushion, £28
Jade mist storage
baskets, £35

Parwa pouffe, £130

Parwa storage
baskets, £60

Scion
notebook, set
of two, £5

Nuevo jute
runner, £60
Scion pen pot,
£4

Scion Nordic
chair, £499

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 Style on a shoestring

st1 yle the look

HOW TO
Cosy up grey furniture and carpets
with warm earthy shades, such
Rug, £299; cushions, from
£12.85 each; reversible throw,
£42.80; glass vases, from £8.50;
glass candlesticks, £12.85
each, all H&M Home
as terractorra, mustard and orange.
Incorporate these tones into throws,

2
cushions and curtains.
Keep things fresh by choosing
furniture in pale blonde wood.

H&M Home
SHAPING UP
Keep an eye out for this new
Reversible throw,
£42.80
and oh-so-Insta-worthy
range of accessories landing Cushion, £12.85
in H&M stores this month

Glass vase,
£8.50
Rug, £299

Glass candlestick,
Cushion, £12.85 £12.85

February 2022 11
 Wren Kitchens created a space
our whole family could enjoy
Keen to create a space to spend quality time with her family, Jay turned to
Wren Kitchens to help her dreams of a versatile, stylish kitchen become a reality
On-trend yet family-friendly, the
Infinity Plus Milano Contour design
has everything Jay and her family
were looking for from their kitchen
snruB anoirtaC erutaeF
With the expert
help of Wren
designers, Jay
finally has her
dream kitchen
For more inspiration, search #wrenovation
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T here’s no doubt about it; the kitchen
needs to work harder than any other
room in our home. Whether it’s Zoom
meetings at the breakfast bar, keeping an eye
on the little ones while making dinner or having
the whole gang round for a weekend brunch,
our kitchens have become so much more than
just a place where we cook. Wren understands
just how versatile we need our kitchens to be.
No matter the size or layout of your space, its
expert team will work closely with you to create
a beautiful, functional space that suits you and
your family’s lifestyle.
To see how Wren collaborates with its
customers to create tailor-made designs,
take a look at project manager Jay’s kitchen
transformation. Her home is part of the
#wrenovation series, which shines a spotlight on
real customer kitchen renovations.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY SPACE
When Jay, her husband and two children
moved into their Coventry home, the small
kitchen wasn’t even big enough to fit the whole
family. Wanting enough space for the four of
them to be in the kitchen together, while able
to do their own thing, a kitchen extension was
top of the to-do list. Jay visited her local Wren
Kitchens showroom after a friend, who was also
renovating, recommended the company.
As soon as Jay saw the variety of styles,
colours and options on offer, she knew she’d
find her dream kitchen at Wren. Jay originally
planned to go for a Shaker style, but once she
saw the contemporary Milano range in the
showroom, she fell in love with the modern
design. For a stylish, designer-style look, she
chose speckled worktops and handleless
cabinets in striking Castle Rock framed with
glistening gold accents. ‘I’m super happy with
the colour,’ Jay says. ‘It looks different depending
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ON THE WISH LIST
The couple’s kitchen must haves included a
second sink on the island, where the children
could wash veggies, and extra worktop space
to avoid clutter. Their Wren Designer, Pushp
Chand, was more than happy to accommodate
any wish-list items, and suggested features the
couple hadn’t considered before, including the
bespoke adaptable corner unit and integrated
microwave to free up worktop space, helping
the couple get the most out of their kitchen.
As they love to entertain family and friends,
making their kitchen a sociable space was a
top priority. With this in mind, the impressive
waterfall island was fitted with a seamless NEFF
induction hob, allowing the couple to easily chat
to guests while cooking.
HEART OF THE HOME
From the unbeatable quality, to the fantastic
collaboration with designers and seamless
delivery service, Jay and her husband were
delighted with their Wren experience from
start to finish.
With their dream kitchen now in place, the
family’s day-to-day lives have been transformed.
Jay can now take meetings, keep an eye on the
children while they do their homework, and
host dinner parties for their friends and family,
all from the multi-functional space. ‘My kitchen
definitely has the wow factor,’ says Jay. ‘It’s
become the hub of the house.’

February 2022 13
 TAKE A SEAT
We’re excited to see that one of our favourite TV presenters,
George Clarke, has teamed up with Sofology to create a new
range of comfy seating! The collaboration includes two styles:
Midland Hill, which is inspired by the sleek silhouettes of the Art
Deco period, and Brantford, which takes it style cues from one
of George’s favourite design movements, Arts & Crafts. Choose
from a three-seater sofa, a wingback chair, bench footstool and
luxurious armchair. With George’s architectural background and
Sofology’s expertise in upholstery, this range combines both
contemporary and classic style with comfort and durability, and
will work in any style of home, from period houses to modern
builds. Prices start at £579, sofology.co.uk.

TheWISH LIST...
Midland Hill seating collection, from
Midland Hill wingback chair, £749; Brantwood four seater sofa, £1,049, Sofology x George Clarke
Chamonix Antique Navy, £1799, Sofology x George Clarke

New this month: exciting collections, collaborations, creations and more…

WE ARE LOVING...
What better time than winter to create a warm,
ambient lighting scheme at home? If you’re on
the hunt for a fun new bedside lamp or
something to brighten up your desk as the
evenings draw in, check out these dainty glass
table lamps from Urban Outfitters. There are
multiple colourways to choose from, including
pastel pink and turquoise blue, and the modest
size (they measure 21cm in height) make them
easy to incorporate into the rest of your interiors
scheme; urbanoutfitters.com
Mini glass table
lamps in Blue and
Pink, £39 each,
Urban Outfitters
String pocket shelves,
£126 each, String Furniture

SHELFIE GOALS
If getting your home refreshed and reorganised is at the top of your resolutions
list this year, then it’s worth thinking about shelving solutions. Taking to the walls
is a great way of creating extra floor space, and open shelving can be a
wonderful excuse to show off pretty homewares, books and trinkets. The stylish
pocket shelf unit from cult brand String Furniture is a great choice that can work
in any room – from practical spaces, like the kitchen, to cosy corners, such as in
the living room and bedroom. You can go for a stand-alone unit or combine
multiples to make a larger personalised storage solution; £126 each,
stringfurniture.com Looking for more decluttering ideas? Turn to page 80.
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 Wish list
FLOOR COUTURE
Is your flooring in need of a glow-up? Carpetright’s Colour Therapy line
SAVE VS SPLURGE
for spring/summer 2022 has us feeling inspired. Its Condo carpet in teal Faux fur throws
hexagonal is ideal for a sophisticated dining area or living space, pairing Beige
wonderfully with golds, greens and oranges. The Mardi Gras 513 aveiro mora faux fur
vinyl, meanwhile, is a fab choice for livening up a hallway, kitchen or velvet throw,
bathroom, and makes a great canvas for deeper shades, such as red Homescapes
and teal to shine. Check out the whole range at carpetright.co.uk. Online

Angora
honey stripe
throw, Walton
and Co

PACKS A PUNCH
Whether you’re a punch needle pro or
looking to take up the craft, this new title
from Laetitia Dalbies is packed full of fun
and unique designs to try your hand at. Jazz
up a tote bag, create a dazzling
embroidered eye mask, or how about a
gingham cushion cover or word art
placemats? We like that the book includes
stencil patterns so
that you can be
extra precise with
your makes.
Punch Needle
Extravaganza!:
27 Projects to
Create is out
The Condo carpet in teal hexagonal,
14th January,
£39.99 per sq m, Carpetright
£20.99, Schiffer
Publishing Ltd.

BOUTIQUE BUYS: GREEN & HEATH Large hot water bottle, Pink blush velvet,
£34.95; sheep wool velvet cushion,
From William Morris prints to plush velvet fabrics, Seafoam Green, £59.95, Green & Heath
Green & Heath values quality and craftsmanship
We can’t get enough of this Bristol-based brand, which has
an inclusive work force and uses made-to-order, zero-waste
design methods. As well as luxe cushions and hot water
bottles, it’s also released a doggy range and a bedding
collection is due to land this year. Watch this space…
Lavender eye mask,
William Morris, marigold
indigo, £29.95
Lavender
heated wheat
bag, Kiji tailed Handmade
lwoeve
birds, £24.95 fancy bow tie
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for pets, Gold

velvet, £18.95 Cotton lampshade,
William Morris Golden
Lily, 30cm, £44.95

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 Colour crush 1 MARMALADE
Bold and zesty, this deep shade of
orange will help keep the winter
blues at bay and liven up your
home all year round
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8 9
6 7
5

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10
12
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1 Marmalade Rene pick ’n’ mix gloss tiles, £27.95 per sq m, Walls and Floors 2 Ngami Orange mushroom LED touch table lamp, £22,
Habitat 3 Candle holder, Orange glass, £32, The Find Store 4 Alli wall lamp, £20, SKLUM 5 The origami vase, Orange, £33, The Happy
Blossoms 6 Orange 01 paint, £38, 2.5L, Lick 7 GPO 746 push button telephone, Orange, £46.99, Amazon 8 Swissty Old Fashioned
art print, from £20, Fy! 9 Malini Miami cushion, Orange, £19.95, Wallpaper Shop 10 Charvet Éditions ‘Piano’ woven linen union
tea towel, Orange, £17.95, Home Landing 11 Roberts revival petite portable digital radio, Pop Orange, £99, John Lewis & Partners
12 The rebel 1.5 snuggler armchair, Marmalade, £899, Snug Sofa
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WEEKEND PROJECT
Fly off the
shelves
Spring into action with Annie Sloan’s
newest addition to her range of
beautiful decorating tools. This
collaboration with the Royal
Horticultural Society allowed Annie
special access to its Lindley Library,
which holds some of the finest
examples of horticultural literature,
art and illustration in the world.
The result was a set of stunning
découpage papers that can be Annie Sloan with the RHS
used to bring a touch of heritage Songbirds découpage paper
style to your projects. £11.95 each, Annie Sloan

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 February at home

STYLE SWITCH
Colour
me happy
After the festive celebrations, February can be a
tough month. Give yourself a boost by using the
principles of colour therapy to change your
outlook. Valspar has launched The Colour Effect,
lovwee
a curated set of colour palettes to help you give Bungalow Salon
your home a mood-boosting makeover. Try a water glasses, £8.95
dreamy combination of plaster pinks and dusty each, Mon Pote
blues for a good night’s sleep, or gentle greens
to relieve stress. Check out the full palettes at STYLE SWITCH
valsparpaint.co.uk.
Drink it in
Valspar Simplicity wall and
ceiling matt emulsion in Zinc
Blue, £18 per 2.5L, B&Q
If one of your New Year’s
resolutions this year was to drink
more water, there’s a chance that
PROBLEM SOLVED you might be running out of
Desk duty
If you’re working from home at the moment
steam this month. Give yourself a
bit of encouragement by treating
yourself to a stunning new
statement glass. Choose
and don’t have the space for a permanent something that’s just too pretty to
desk set-up, get yourself organised with this leave on the shelf, like these
neat storage box from Paperchase. You can Danish bubble glasses, and you’ll
pack up all your stationery essentials at the find it much more fun to keep
end of the day to clear your workspace – and hydrated throughout the day.
your mind – in time for the evening ahead. Pastel Deboss pack
away desk, £20,
Paperchase Corsica vertical garden stackable
pot in Vintage Blue, £12.99, elho

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One of the simplest, most budget-
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our top tips on how to draught-
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clever guide will show you how to
seasonal style
Give your doorstep some kerb
pin-point where those pesky appeal with these adorable
draughts are coming from, as well clover-shaped stacking pots from
as quick and affordable ways to seal elho. Pile them up to five layers
them up, so you have a cosier, high for a lush display, even if you
more comfortable home in an don’t have much space. Choose
William Morris Pimpernel curtains
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email it to us at homestyle@
immediate.co.uk. We can’t
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22 RELAXED GLAMOUR
Abigail’s home combines neutral
shades with gorgeous texture
34 COLOUR CRUSH
Vibrant print and pattern brings
Louise’s colourful home to life
46 COUNTRY LIVING
Katie’s rustic style and vintage finds

46
tie in with her countryside setting

22

PLUS SHOP THE LOOK

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February 2022 21
I gave my neutral scheme a
GLAMOROUS TWIST
Buying her first home gave Abigail Beddow the chance to combine
her love of luxe living with the joy of creating a cosy family home

Style idea
Put oversized mirrors in
unusual places to add
unexpected interest

BOUTIQUE GLAM
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‘This room has evolved from cool blue and silver to warm black
and golds. I think homes should change with your taste and style,’
say Abigail. The dried flowers are from The Happy Blossoms and
the marble-effect coffee table is from Furniture123

MY STORY
We were renting a one-bedroom flat in East
London but when Arabella came along, we
needed more space. As first-time buyers,
we didn’t want a project, but we did want
something we could make our own, and
this place definitely offered that.
The house needed completely
redecorating. The hallway was purple,
the living room had green wallpaper,
and the landing was turquoise, which
I really couldn’t live with, so we started
work straight away. We replaced all the
flooring and then painted every room
white. Then we took our time. I had a vision
of an elegant, sophisticated home, but I
wasn’t sure how to achieve it. We started
with simple changes and then built on it,
evolving each space gradually. We didn’t
have a large pot of money to decorate
everything immediately, but each month
we’d do a little job, which worked well,
as I like to finish a room before I start
another. We added panelling, painted walls,
upcycled furniture, and then after a couple
of years we were able to redo the bathroom,
the only room I wanted to totally renovate.
Our home has gone through some style
changes over the years, but I’m really happy
with where we’ve got to. Now I can enjoy it
while I think about the next change I want
to make!
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Welcome
TO MY HOME
A BIT ABOUT ME
I’m Abigail Beddow, a paediatric nurse.
I live with my husband, Oliver, who
works for the AA, and our two girls,
Arabella, six, and Alaiyah, who is eight
months old.
WHERE I LIVE
Our home is a 1970s three-bedroom
terrace in Romford, East London. We
bought it in March 2018, and I like to
share our renovation journey on
Instagram @thebeddowspace.
WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE
Thankfully we didn’t need to contend
with any building work, but every
room was painted in really bright
colours. Although I like a room to make
a statement, this was too much for me
as I like a more sophisticated look.
HOW I MADE IT MY OWN
After painting the whole house white, I
worked my way around the rooms, one
at a time, adding traditional panelling
and Scandi neutrals. I finished off the
look with sumptuous furniture and
glamorous touches to create a home
that reflects my own style.
MY FAVOURITE PART
I love the bold look of the dining area
with the panelled wall. I was scared to
be too daring but it’s given me the
confidence to be more adventurous.
nodraM eniloraC sotohP sesoM asiL gnilyts dna erutaeF
 ‘I try to get an expensive
look on a budget’

Living area
‘After painting this room white, we added
new flooring. Although I was following a bit
of a trend at the time, as everyone seemed to
have grey floors, it’s such a neutral colour that
if I change my mind on any of my designs,
this will still work. I wanted an elegant feel in
here, so I added the delicate panelling before
originally painting the walls electric blue, which
was a really bold move for me. For a glam
look, I added lots of silver accents. But over Abigail gave the original wooden cabinet, from ManoMano, a glam
time the silver started feeling a bit cold, and look by painting it black and replacing the original feet and handles
then, as happens with me, I woke up one day with gold designs. ‘Oliver made the wooden frame around the TV out
and decided I wanted something a bit bolder, of some cheap moulding that I sprayed gold, and when we aren’t using
so I changed the blue to black and started it, I put this picture up and it looks like a work of art,’ explains Abigail.
incorporating more golds and neutral colours. The chair is from HomeSense and the cushions are from Dunelm
I love the warm, cosy feel it’s given the room.’
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Dining area
‘The neutral tones are a
fairly new addition and
who knows where this
room will be design-wise
in a year, but for now I
love the warmth they add ‘This is a large room, but it needed to function well as a
to this room,’ says Abigail. multi-tasking space. When planning the layout, it felt natural
The print was a recent to put the dining table near the garden doors, though I do
buy from Poster Store move the table around quite a lot to refresh the look of the
and it brings together the space. I wanted this room to have the effect of walking into
colour scheme perfectly an art gallery, so I designed the panelling with the intention
of putting my handmade art in the rectangles, and then I
added these gallery-style lights above the paintings, which
really finishes off the effect. The dining table has a glass top
and silver legs, which although I loved when I bought it,
doesn’t go with my current look. Rather than replacing it, I
just cover it with different linen table clothes which is such a
cheap and easy way to update the look.’

’I love these extra-long curtains from H&M ‘The radiator is long and ugly, but
Home; they really add to the sumptuous feel we couldn’t justify changing it, so I
in the room, and this opulent side table, from covered it with this stylish radiator
Maisons du Monde, creates a cute little bar cover and then gave the top a marble
area. The lamp is from MADE.com and I get effect using D-C-Fix from B&Q’
my pampas grasses from a friend’s garden’
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 Green velvet
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‘My intention was to put scaffold shelves on the walls, but I

love the clean lines and extra design elements of this shelf from
Amazon. I feel it’s a bit more unusual, and although it’s useful
for storage, it’s also perfect for a bit of extra styling,’ says Abigail

HOW TO...
Lime wash a wall
Add interest with this chalky
Style idea
Stylish chopping boards
eco-friendly method add easy interest
Protect floors and surfaces and prepare
your walls. Pull out nails or screws, fill any
holes, scrape off peeling paint and sand
down any bumps to create a smooth base.
Seal any stains that show though and
make sure the wall is clean. Cover the
walls with an acrylic-based primer; this will
help the lime wash adhere to the surface
and prevent peeling and cracking.
Following the manufacturer’s
instructions, prepare the lime wash. Using
a long-haired brush, apply the wash onto
the wall using crisscross strokes, and keep
a wet edge as you work. Add more wash
to start feathering in the strokes, and work
in any drips. Allow to dry.
Apply a second coat. This layer can be ‘This kitchen is full of little compromises, but I think it works. I wanted
slightly watered down to allow the first marble in here so chose the floor tiles, and Oliver wanted grey wall
coat to show through. Apply a third, tiles, and they mirror each other nicely. Although I didn’t initially like the
watered-down coat for the finished effect. country look of the wood, combining it with industrial elements has
modernised the space,’ explains Abigail. The cake stand and plates are
For easy maintenance, either reapply a from Wayfair, the cast-iron casserole dish is from Sainsbury’s Home, and
dilute coat when necessary, or seal with a the chrome microwave is from Swan
matte wall sealer.
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‘We originally got this IKEA island for extra storage. I decided to
give it a mini makeover by painting the white base black and
then adding the stools, from Amazon, to create a breakfast bar,’
says Abigail. The industrial-style clock from The Range and the
chrome pendant lamps from B&Q add to the look

Kitchen
‘The kitchen has a farmhouse feel with wooden worktops,
which isn’t a style I would have chosen. However, it was all
in good condition so we felt we couldn’t just start ripping
everything out. Instead, we lightened the wood with
varnish and then chose grey subway tiles to create a more
modern look. I then added the black handles to add an
industrial touch and I think these little changes have given
the room a completely different vibe, for just a few pounds.
We decided to replace the old laminate floor with these
marble tiles, though we were out when the flooring guy
did the work, and he ripped up some original parquet from
under the laminate while doing the job. I was gutted when
I found out, but it was too late! We put in the island, which
is moveable so quite versatile, and finished the look with
the trio of chrome lights. I added subtle colour and texture
to the walls by lime washing them and I absolutely love it.’
 Arabella’s nan handmade the cute
crocheted doll and she also made lots
of clothes to go with it. The princess-
style bed is from eBay and the star and
moon cushions are from Sass and Belle
make
MOON CUSHION
p32
‘We didn’t have a large
sum of money to change
everything straight
away so each month we’d
allocate a bit of money and
get another little job done’
Arabella's room
‘Arabella wanted a Disney princess room. I decided
to mirror the traditional style of the panelling
downstairs. When it came to decorate, the paint
was old and had gone yellow, but it seemed a
waste to throw it away. So, I gave it a good mix
and put it on the walls, and it’s actually created a
lovely, slightly softer shade of white. I like to change
things up a lot so look for ways to create temporary
effects, and I didn’t want to use screws to attach
the tie backs for the curtains so I used damage-free
adhesive hooks that can be removed in seconds.’

Master bedroom
‘We used to travel a lot before the pandemic but when
flights were cancelled, I wanted to bring that hotel luxe
feel into our home. This room is actually quite small, so I
had to be smart with the furniture. We chose sliding doors
for the wardrobes from IKEA, which was an immediate
space-saver, and I chose the mirrored version as it makes
the room feel bigger. But also, the clothes hang facing out,
so the wardrobe is shallower than average, which gives us
extra space to walk around the end of the bed. The bed,
from The Luxury Bed Company, makes such a statement,
and we loved this oversized headboard, with its high-end
designer look, so we asked them to make it in blue.’

Style idea
Make a v-chop in your
cushions to follow the
ultra-modern interiors trend

‘I wanted a sumptuous, hotel-like feel in here, and styling the cushions

and pillows in this way is an easy trick to create the look. People often
think these prints of the intertwined black and white hands, from
Desenio, are our hands. They’re not, but they do feel personal to us’
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Bathroom
‘Apart from blue glitter flooring, the original bathroom
was all white and easy to live with. Although I knew we’d
‘This room isn’t very big, but I wanted
to make the most of the space, so we
chose a smaller-than-average bath from
Victorian Plumbing, and a wall-hung
eventually update it, I didn’t feel the need to rush the job as bathroom cabinet,’ explains Abigail. The
I wanted to get it right, so we waited a couple of years while polished marble tiles are from Stone
we saved, and I got my ideas together. I’m really inspired by Deals and the mirror is from ManoMano
the sumptuous, elegant American homes you can see as
online house tours, and saw an amazing bathroom covered
in marble, which was the inspiration for our bathroom. We
changed the layout to make room for a shower and free-
standing bath. I drew the design on the floor first and sat in
the ‘bath’ just to make sure it worked. I chose a black marble
feature wall and gold accessories to mirror the dining area.’

Abigail uses the metal office organiser as

a moodboard to keep her collection of
magazine cuttings and swatches which
inspire her interiors ideas. She made the
art on the desk by adding some gold
leaf to a swirl of leftover wall paint

Office
‘This room was originally a bedroom, but
with lockdown we needed a dedicated
place to work. I wanted to create a space
that would inspire my interior designs, so
I went for an opulent look. I was set on
very dark walls, but I struggled to find the
perfect colour. And although it ended
up being lighter than I envisaged, I love
the way this shade, Deep Space Echo
by Valspar, changes quite dramatically
throughout the day, sometimes being
close to black and sometimes quite green.
I gave the room my trademark twist by
styling with luxurious gold accessories.’
Style idea
Replace old handles with
gold-effect styles to add
extra elegance
WHAT I LEARNED...
Things don’t need to be perfect. Some of the edges on our panelling
may not exactly align, but I realised that when it was filled and painted,
no one could notice any slight imperfections.
It’s okay to wait. We used most of our budget buying our home, so we
had to save to do the bigger jobs, like the bathroom. This gave me time
to hone my ideas rather than rushing into a design that might date.
I used to be scared to be too daring, but after painting the walls blue
and then black, I realised that nothing needs to be permanent.
This helped me be more confident with my style and design choices.
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Bring some celestial magic to your home, like Abigail, with this soft velvet
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Use the end of a pencil to push
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You will need

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 My cosy home is full of
JOYFUL PATTERNS
Wallpaper and textile designer, Louise Wargnier, used her own
designs to create a warm and welcoming family home
A brand-new kitchen was put in
when Louise moved into her home.
Style idea
These classic white units from Howdens For maximum brightness,
balance out the vibrant pink walls and
emerald green tiles
ditch the window treatments

‘Painting the kitchen walls

pink was a game changer
and they go perfectly with
the green tiles’

MY STORY
When we first saw the house, we didn’t
like much about it, other than the location.
However, we knew it had lots of potential
and we were so excited to transform it.
As soon as we moved in, it was all systems
go, but we weren’t prepared for what we
found once we started tearing down the
nicotine-stained woodchip wallpaper. There
were so many rotten and mouldy walls.
It was obvious that the house hadn’t been
decorated for years so we just had to go
through each and every room, taking it back
to the basics so we could start over again.
I was a bit concerned about how tiny
the bathroom was – you could even open
and close the door while sitting on the
toilet! It was in desperate need of some
TLC, so we started in there first. The next
job was the kitchen. We wanted to open it
out a bit to the dining area so we widened
the archway and couldn’t believe the
immediate difference it made. We then
completely ripped out the kitchen and had
new windows put in. It felt twice as big and
so much lighter.
After that, it was a matter of painting,
wallpapering and putting our stamp on the
place, which I think we have done really
well. We’ve put so much life back into the
house. It really has been a labour of love.
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Welcome
TO MY HOME
A BIT ABOUT ME
I’m Louise Wargnier, 47. I’m a printed
textile and wallpaper designer and
founder of Tatie Lou @tatieloudesigns.
I live with my husband, Charly, 42,
and two children, Woody, eight and
Aggie, seven, plus our dog, Herbie,
and cat, Chaka.
WHERE I LIVE
Our home is a semi-detached, three-
bedroom house in Sherwood,
Nottingham. It was built in 1915 and
we’ve lived here since February 2017.
WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE
Every single room needed to be
decorated when we moved in. The
cigarette-stained wallpaper had to be
stripped and I wanted to add lots of
personality with bright colours and
bold patterns.
HOW I MADE IT MY OWN
We ripped out the old kitchen and
bathroom, updating them for more
modern designs. I added my own
wallpaper, throws and cushions,
painted the walls in bright, warm
colours and filled the rooms with
second-hand furniture.
MY FAVOURITE ROOM
It has to be the kitchen. With the pink
walls, statement wallpaper and green
tiles, it’s so bright and welcoming.
emrO eizziL sotohP namhsiF ammE gnilyts dna erutaeF
 Kitchen
‘We had a flood in the kitchen from the
bathroom directly above a few months
after we moved in, which meant we
had to walk on concrete floors for a year
until we could afford to get the whole
place renovated. As soon as we could,
we started work in here and now it’s
my favourite room in the house. I’m so
happy we went for Rangwali by Farrow
& Ball for the walls, which I teamed with
green tiles from Milagros London. Lucy
Tiffney wallpaper decorates the chimney
breast wall and makes a feature of the
range cooker. To warm up the floors, I
added a pink rug from Urban Outfitters; it
ties all the colours in the room together.
We decided to open up the wall
between the kitchen and dining room
to make it feel more open and spacious.
It now also functions really well, and we
always get lots of compliments.’

Louise wanted some open shelving in

the kitchen to showcase the colourful
crockery collected from around the
world. ‘I have lots of pieces from India
that are really special to me’ she says
 Inspiring homes

Decorate with pattern

An inset shelf behind the
range cooker is a handy
HOW TO...
place to keep cooking
essentials to hand
Brighten up your living space and be colour
confident with these style tips
If wallpapering your walls is too much of a commitment
for you, go for patterned accessories, such as cushions,
throws, artwork and rugs instead that you easily swap
and change.
For a quick and easy way to update a room, simply paint
a wall in one bold colour. Use tester pots first to check if
the colour suits the room and remember, it’s just paint – it
can always be changed.
If you’re mixing different patterns in the same space,
stick to just two or three colours to avoid the look
becoming too overwhelming.
When wallpapering one feature wall in a bold pattern,
pick out one of the colours featured to paint the
remaining walls to create a cohesive scheme, or add
accessories using similar shades.
Use large-scale pattens to make a small room feel
bigger. Stripes used horizontally, for example, can make
the room feel wider and vertical stripes will make a room
feel taller. Mix different sizes of pattern, too, as this will
add depth and interest.
Think about what tones go together. Clashing colours
can be great, but if you want big blocks of colour, team
them with neutral shades to give your eyes a break.

The dining room has been painted

Dining room
‘I love colour, pattern and travel-inspired
in Vardo by Farrow & Ball, perfectly pieces and I’ve got all three in here. I’ve
clashing with the hot pink accessories, used my own designs in our dining

make
while Tatie Lou fabric adds a splash of room, and I feel so proud every time I
pattern to the coffee table walk in. This room is bursting with happy
colours and I’ve even left up this pink
garland, left over from a party. It’s too
pretty to take down. I’ve used a lot of
GARLAND blues, greens and turquoise in our house,
p44 which allows a lovely flow around it all.’

Tatie Lou fabric covers up a second-hand

table while the Orla Kiely biscuit tin and
teapot and mug from Oliver Bonas bring
retro 70s vibes
 Steal my style
Get Louise’s characterful
home style with these buys
Displaying a leafy houseplant, like this
monstera, at a height, is a good way to
help fill a corner. With the floor lamp
behind, the second-hand peacock
chair is the perfect reading spot
Tapered Inside
Out lampshade, Tãla
Home & Living

Lambert
dining chair,
Cult Furniture
Frida Kahlo
jigsaw puzzle,
Talking Tables

The DFS sofa ties in perfectly with the walls, painted in

Stiffkey Blue by Farrow & Ball. The gold pineapple lamp is
finished with a lampshade designed by Louise, while rattan
accessories from eBay add a boho feel to the space
VIVID BOHO
p42

Style idea
Open out a room
divider against a wall
for a statement piece

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Louise upholstered some footstools she
found on eBay in her own fabric to add as
much pattern as possible. Dark wooden
frames and furniture continue the
vintage look of the rustic floorboards

‘We’ve put so
much life back
into the house.
It really has
been a labour
of love’

Living room
‘So many of the rotten walls were hidden by woodchip.
It was an unpleasant surprise but once we had it all
plastered, we were ready to go. The original floorboards
were sanded and stained, which we’re so happy with, and
then the walls were painted blue to create a warm and
cosy feel. This room always felt so cold but it’s amazing how
different it feels now with all this colour. I’ve added vintage
and second-hand finds, as well as my own fabrics, to add a
personal touch. Wicker and rattan accessories soften up the
room even further. We all love sitting in here now.’
 Louise wanted to test out her wallpapering skills
in Aggie’s bedroom and was really pleased with the
results. Her own designs work well in the room mixed
with all the fun accessories

Aggie's bedroom
‘I’ve used one of my wallpaper designs
on the chimney breast and I even did
the wallpapering in here, which I’m really
proud of! We painted an old wardrobe in With lots of trinkets already taking up room
a soft turquoise colour and then draped on Louise’s bedside table, wall lights from
antique fabric we found in India over the IKEA are a clever space-saving option
top. I painted the old fire surround pink
and added lots of fun prints to the walls
to add details that will be easy to change
if and when Aggie’s tastes change.’

‘My passion is colour

and pattern and I
wasn’t afraid to go
full steam ahead
with it in our home’
Master bedroom
‘Our bedroom, which we also use as a
home office, blends old and new furniture.
I love mixing up all my own designs too,
which all work well together because the
tones are the same. After stripping back
the walls, we were then able to paint them
to our heart’s desire. I picked up the rattan
headboard in La Redoute, which creates a
lovely feature. My own throws and cushions
make the room feel really cosy too.’
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Bathroom
‘The bathroom was absolutely tiny when we moved in.
The tiny bathroom was the first room in
the house to be decorated. Louise has
filled the space with artwork from
We lived with it for all of two days before ripping it out. We Rachel Mahon and decorated the top of
knocked down a wall into the back bedroom to make it the toilet with ornaments brought back
bigger and then changed the layout. We tiled around the from her first trip to India, 20 years ago
bath in this teal-coloured design from Milagros London
and painted the rest white. It just goes to show you can
use bold colours in tiny spaces. I’ve added lots of plants in
here too, as I would do in any other room.’

A rattan headboard from La

Redoute and pendant light from
IKEA balance out the vibrant
colours of the Tatie Lou throw,
which Louise has displayed as a
wall hanging. She has painted the
old chest of drawers a vibrant blue,
bringing it up to date and tying it
in with other elements in the room

WHAT I LEARNED...
Don’t be afraid to use lots of pattern and colour in your home. I
realised that you need to decorate for the here and now and not worry
about future buyers liking your taste. It’s your house and the likelihood
is if you love it, others will too.
Try and be patient when you have to repair damaged walls. It pays to
do any repairs properly first time around, so you don’t have to revisit the
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PARTY GARLAND
Whether you’ve got something to celebrate or, like Louise, you
just want to liven up your walls, this bright pink banner is perfect

Top tip
Use mini pegs to hold

You will
the fans together while
the glue is drying.

need
● Bright pink and green
A4 paper
● Ruler
● Craft knife
● Cutting mat
● Clear thread
● Glue gun/strong glue
● Scissors
● Circle craft punch
1 Take a sheet of bright
pink paper and score
lines across, 1cm apart,
using a ruler and the back

2
of a craft knife.
Fold the paper back
and forth, in an
accordion style. Tie some
clear thread around the
middle of the paper to hold

3
the folds in place.
Fold two halves out to
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create a fan, and glue in

place. Leave to dry. Repeat to

4
make more fans.
Use a craft punch to cut
out circles in bright
green paper. Fold and cut
the circles in half and glue a

5
Salix beading thread, £2.50 for 50m; semi-circle to each pink fan.
Circle craft punch, £10; Pink and Green Stick the fans together
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RUSTIC HOME
With a love of the outdoors, Katie Rhodes has used moody colours and mixed
textures and vintage furniture to create a beautiful home in the Peak District

‘I’m really proud

of what we’ve
achieved on such
a small budget’

MY STORY
My partner Gabe bought this two-bedroom
house a year before I moved in. I’d been
renting in Chesterfield but we remortgaged
so we own the house jointly now. Being five
minutes from the Peak District National Park
was perfect for us as we’re both outdoorsy
people. I love trail running, Gabe loves
climbing and it’s a great place to take our
dog for a walk and blow away the cobwebs.
Since we had to pay for damp proofing
and replastering in some rooms when we
first moved in, we’ve been very thrifty with
the rest. Everything except the bed frame
and the odd accessory from HomeSense is
either second-hand, bought at flea markets
or found on Facebook Marketplace. We love
to upcycle or renovate old pieces too. Most
of the work has been cosmetic changes
to highlight the existing character of the
house. Our rustic farmhouse style reflects
the location with earthy and moody tones,
although there are also tiny nods to the
industrial and bohemian styles I love.
It’s been a learning curve and we enjoy
getting stuck in and trying new things. Next,
we’re planning a loft conversion where I can
have a craft studio. I’m really proud of what
we’ve achieved on such a small budget. Our
next house will probably be a doer-upper in
a more rural location, but it would have to
be spectacular to pull us away from here.
Revamping the existing units and
tiles with paint has transformed
the kitchen-diner. ‘The table came
with the house, and we bought
second-hand wooden chairs to tie
in with it,’ says Katie
Inspiring homes
Welcome
TO MY HOME
A BIT ABOUT US
I’m Katie Rhodes, 31, a secondary
school art teacher. I live with my
partner, Gabe Oliver, 29, an outdoor
clothing designer, plus our dog, Harper,
cat, Luna, and rabbit, Arwen. You can
see more of my home on Instagram
@fuzzy_stone_home.
WHERE WE LIVE
Our home is a two-bedroom Victorian
stone-built terrace. It was built in 1870
in Dronfield, Derbyshire.
WHAT WE WANTED TO CHANGE
We hated the white plastic bathroom
cabinets and have been slowly
replacing white skirting boards for
natural wood. The cream kitchen also
needed a makeover to make it feel
more like a country cottage.
HOW WE MADE IT OUR OWN
We love natural materials and have
incorporated lots of texture through
plant pots, throws, cushions and even
textured paint. Having over 40 plants
brings it to life as well.
OUR FAVOURITE PART
The kitchen. It’s practical and the rustic
farmhouse style helps create a calm
atmosphere, making the whole house
feel more like a country cottage.
eeL eitaK sotohP nosliW neraK erutaeF
Katie attached a kitchen roll
holder to the bottom of these
Wilko spice racks and added
chunky shelves for Kilner jars to
free up as much worktop space
as possible. ‘Having come from
a small kitchen previously, I’ve
learnt to be clever with space,’
she says. ‘The tiles are painted
almost exactly the same colour
as the walls, so they just blend in’

DARK
COTTAGECORE
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‘Our rustic farmhouse style reflects our

surroundings with earthy and moody
tones, although there are also tiny nods to
the industrial and bohemian trends I love’
 Inspiring homes
‘The cream and black oven didn’t
‘We love visually work before, but after
spraying it with black stove paint,
natural I love it,’ says Katie. ‘ I don’t like high
materials contrast and prefer everything to fade
and blend into one another’
and have
incorporated
lots of texture
through plant
pots, throws,
cushions and
even textured
paint’
‘We adapted this old charity
shop dresser into a four-storey
hutch for our house rabbit,’
says Katie. ‘I moved a few doors
around, added mesh with nail
tacks and tiled some sections,
as well as laying laminate on the
base and painting the inside in
rabbit-friendly water-based paint’

Kitchen
‘Our biggest change has been in the kitchen, which we
transformed on a shoestring budget of around £500. Although we
loved the flagstone floor, the kitchen itself was a hodge-podge
of cream cupboards and it felt quite disjointed. Mixing our own
colour for the walls and painting the tiles, cabinets and oven has
made a huge difference, while removing modern worktops and
replacing them with natural wood has given us the rustic country
vibe we were looking for. Finally, we added rustic shelves to help
the unusual layout of kitchen cabinets work better. Now it flows
well, feels bigger and looks more like a proper country kitchen.
At some point we might replace the entire kitchen, but we’re not
in any hurry as we love the look we’ve managed to achieve.’

February 2022 49
‘We love getting the most out of our money, so we built our own shelves for £36 to create
a rustic feature wall in the living room,’ says Katie. ‘I’m always tinkering so having another
area I can play around with is great. Installing a wood-burning stove has made a massive
difference as it feels much more homely now. It’s perfect for colder days and we enjoy lighting
the fire and relaxing after a dog walk. The artwork is by Gabe’s artist grandfather, Reg Boulton’

Style idea
Add interest to a
feature wall with
a mix of plants
 Inspiring homes

Steal my style
Get Katie’s down-to-earth home
style with these buys Caine
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tall neck
Mustard vase, Very
Made wire
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Rose &
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Wicker Heart shelf,

Home Love Interior

‘I was delighted to find this writing bureau in

The console table is a Facebook a charity shop for just £35,’ says Katie. ‘I always
Marketplace find, while the mirror and wonder who owned it and what they wrote on it’
lamp are from HomeSense. ‘Although

Living room
this is a newish piece of furniture, it
still fits our rustic style,’ says Katie.
‘Luckily our cast-iron shoe rack fits
perfectly underneath’
‘This room was originally cream, but
to cosy it up we wanted more earthy
hues. Gabe picked the colour for the
chimney breast and alcoves. The rest
of the room is a textured paint with
more colours mixed into it, as the old
plaster is quite textured anyway. The
floorboards had already been sanded
and varnished, but we did replace the
skirting boards with wooden ones
and stripped back years of old paint
on the windowsill. The stove, fitted in
2020, was the biggest change. We were
thrifty by having it fitted in summer,
when demand is lower, which saved us
money. Luckily, we already had quite
a few pieces of old furniture that fit in
well. Some, like the chest of drawers
next to the fire, were restained to match
the floor and we also sanded and
stained the mantelpiece. Creating the
hexagonal wooden shelves was a time-
consuming job. We made cardboard
templates first to work out the angles
and mapped it out on the floor.
It’s a big wall and I wanted to break it
up, so this is a good way to get plants
and photos on the wall, as well as little
trinkets that are personal to us.’

February 2022 51
 Main bedroom
‘With cream walls and one purple feature wall
behind the bed, this room needed a more
homely look. I quite like a darkish bedroom
as it’s more relaxing and there’s lots of storage
already, so I didn’t want it to feel cluttered. With
that in mind, we opted for a textured stone
effect on two of the walls. I love how it looks
against the natural wood of the door frame.
When I saw this bamboo ladder for £10 on
Facebook Marketplace, I snapped it up.
It’s great for hanging throws.’

‘The feature wall is full of photos from holidays in

Scotland, the Lake District and Pembrokeshire,’ says
Katie. ‘I wanted to have some of our favourite memories
on the wall behind the bed, so we see them before
going to sleep. The keys are from my grandad’s garage’

Paint an ombré wall

HOW TO...
Give your home some interest with this
easy-to-do paint technique
Choose three colours – a lighter one for the top third, a
medium shade for the middle and a darker one for the bottom.
Four colours will give you an even more gradual blend.
A good starting point is to pick a favourite shade and then
choose the two or three adjacent shades on the colour swatch.
Your aim is for the three colours to blend into one another
rather than look like clear stripes. Try experimenting on lining
paper first to get the technique right.
Tape around the area to ombre – one feature wall works best
– and draw a pencil or chalk line with a spirit level or plum line
where you want the colours to blend into each other.
Use a different roller for each section but stop a few inches on ‘Our sofa bed was free on Facebook Marketplace
either side of the line leaving a gap between each section. and was the perfect colour to replace our bulky
Next, create two mixes of paints; one of paints a and b and old one,’ says Katie. ‘The furry footstool was a flea
another of paints b and c. Paint the gaps with your mixed market buy that I covered in fake fur from a coat’
paints and then use a brush to blend into the original sections.
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 Inspiring homes

Bathroom
‘My dream would be to have a roll-top bath, but it just wouldn’t
fit in our tiny bathroom. We’ve made the best of it though and
have tried to make it more inkeeping with the rest of the house.
We found a chest for £40 on Facebook Marketplace and turned
it into a vanity unit. It was a hard job turning the front panels into
doors, cutting out a hole for the sink, shortening the drawers and
chopping off the back to fit the space. I might stencil the floor in
future, but it already looks miles better.’

Above the homemade

desk are photos from Style idea
the couple’s adventures Make the most of
and artwork with special unused space by
meaning. ‘The big linocut hanging plants

make
by Phillip Kingsbury was a
family Christmas gift and
shows the original town
of Malmesbury where
Gabe grew up,’ says Katie
PRESSED LEAF
WALL ART
p56

Guest bedroom/Office
‘Our second bedroom is multi-functional as it’s an
office, occasional guest bedroom and storage room.
Gabe built a big unit to hide all our outdoor and
camping gear, then we found a second-hand sofa
bed online. My favourite thing is the desk made from
live-edge oak sourced from a local farmer, which
was fitted with metal legs bought on eBay. It was
originally going to be a table for me to do my portraits
on, but when lockdown happened, Gabe reclaimed
it as his desk for home working. I painted an ombré
feature wall, something I’d already experimented with
in a previous home. There was lots of dry brushing
and overlapping to get it just right, and the dog ran
through my tray of paint and left little blue paw
prints all over! This room will get smaller when we
do the loft conversion, as the new stairs will take out
the big cupboards, but we’ll probably add some
eaves storage to make up for it.’
‘The bath panel and walls
have been repainted to
freshen things up, and we
found a HomeSense mirror in
a similar style to our upcycled
vanity unit,’ says Katie
WHAT I LEARNED...
If you’ve got an old house, just go with it. Embrace the lumpy walls,
imperfections and quirkiness.
I’m quite particular about paint as I’m an art teacher. When we first
painted the kitchen walls, we had to repaint them two days later as it
looked too blue. Now I like to custom-mix paint in order to get just the
right tone, and I always test it in different lights.
I used to live around the corner from a second-hand furniture shop
and I basically spent all my time in there. Visiting shops like this often,
and early, means you can pick up the best pieces.
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 hop the look...
DARK COTTAGECORE
Experiment with antiqued finishes and vintage pieces
to create this cosy look, just like Katie
4

1 2
5

loweve 3

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6

Style idea
Warm up a classic grey
scheme with touches of
natural wood

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Ocean bowls, £49 for four, Freemans
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BOTANICAL WALL ART
If you’re a lover of plants, like Katie, why not make them an integral
part of your wall décor with this easy-to-do pressed leaf set
Hanging brass frame, £18.95 each,

Top tip
Rex London. Pebeo gold mirror-effect
leaves, £8 for 12 sheets, Hobbycraft

Keep your leaf

pictures out of direct

You will
sunlight to prevent
them fading.

need
● Fern and monstera
leaves, or similar
● Heavy book
● Kitchen paper
● Gold leaf
● Gilding glue
● Paintbrush
● Picture frames
1 Take your first leaf and
place it between a few
sheets of kitchen paper.

2
Repeat with the other leaves.
With the leaves still in
the kitchen paper, place
them between the pages of a
heavy book, leaving about
1cm of pages between each
layer. Close the book and
weigh it down with more
books or something heavy on
nodroG revilO otohP yawattA eizuS gnilyts dna ekaM
top. Leave somewhere warm

3
and dry for a week or so.
When the leaves are
flat and dry to the touch,
carefully remove them from
the book and the kitchen

4
paper layers.
Brush a thin layer of
gilding glue onto the tips
of the leaves, and leave for a
few minutes until tacky. Place
gold leaf on the tacky areas,
then carefully brush off the
excess. Leave to dry before
carefully placing the leaves
inside the glass frames.

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Style edit

MOODBOARDS
Take a break without leaving home with this month’s three
urban looks inspired by a trio of iconic cities

62 STOCKHOLM
Emulate this achingly cool
historic city with a nature-
inspired, laid-back scheme
bursting with Scandi details
64 NEW YORK
Mix and match beautiful,
distressed effects to create the
ultimate industrial living space
with this loft-inspired look
66 PARIS
Recreate the timeless
elegance and magic of Paris
in the springtime with a soft,

66
romantic floral theme

62
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Matt emulsion in Swedish Blue 907, Borastapeter Figs
£50 per 2.5L, Cox & Cox wallpaper in 63,
£79.20, Jane Clayton

Wisley furnishing
fabric in Wisteria,
£30 per m, John
Colours Hayfield Cream & Red thistle Lewis & Partners
textured wallpaper, £16 per roll, B&Q

Reed Green wood

paint, £18 per 750ml,
Thorndown Paints

lookownwith your
foraged
natural finds
and flowers
Indo White abstract face Metropolitan mix
statue, £46.90, Beaumonde tile, £39.60 per sq m,
Porcelain Superstore

COLOUR
PALETTE
 STOCKHOLM
Style edit

Fill your home with nature-inspired prints and

Universal Rigid Click
fresh colours for a traditional Scandi look
vinyl flooring Calico
Lime Wood, £22.99 per
sq m, Best 4 Flooring Otto sofa, from £1,240, Sofa.com
Laura Ashley
in Dove Grey, W£2ick0.2er5 floor tile
British Ceramic Tile per sq m,

Wall paint in Paris Grey,

£49.95 per 2.5L, Annie Sloan

Matt emulsion in Warner Blue,

£50 per 2.5L, Warner House

Single sheepskin rug in Grey,

£35, John Lewis & Partners
Henna woven extra
large lampshade
natural seagrass, £45,
MADE.com

Aina fabric in Blue Grey,

HOW TO
WORK THIS LOOK
£7 per metre, IKEA

l The base palette for this look is a velvety blend of muted tones.
Look out for paints that have soft grey undertones to keep the scheme
feeling cosy. You can spot these colours by looking for shades that feel
pale, but not bright. Choose flat matt, chalky or lightly textured finishes
for a warm and tactile effect.
l Enhance the cosy, laid-back feel with rustic textiles and relaxed
upholstery. Fabrics that have an irregular or strong, visible weave create
subtle patterns that add interest to the pared-back palette. Long-
lasting natural fibres create a classic look that improves with age.
l Choose furniture with softly rounded silhouettes. Oval tables,
d
Holden ModernllpWapooer, chairs with curved backs, and rounded legs all add to the relaxed
Panel Green wa
Albany Brooke/W e atmosphere of the room. Finish off the look with rustic, handmade
£10 per roll, Wilko wallpaper, £7.99 pereav
roll, ceramics and foraged botanical finds.
Wallpaper Direct
February 2022 63
 Brick slips tile blend 3,
Modular Fulton 3 shelf wide £28.79 per 0.6m,
shelving unit, £180, Dunelm Travis Perkins

Grandeco Tempera Blu

concrete effect wa e
£18 per roll, Homeballpseaper,

Regal select matte

paint in Mars Red,
£24.50 per 0.94L,
Ditto fabric in Liqrinuotrice, Benjamin Moore
£36 per m, MissP

Fusion mineral paint in

Hazelwood, £23.99 per 500ml,
Claire’s Craft House

HOW TO
WORK THIS LOOK
l Exposed brick walls are the key element for creating this
look, but you don’t need to start stripping plaster off if you
want to keep your revamp low key. High-quality, digitally
printed wallpapers give the impression of exposed walls
without the DIY and dust. If you’d prefer a more tactile effect,
try brick slips instead. These tile-like slices are glued to walls
and the gaps filled in with mortar for a realistic look that’s
worthy of any NY loft space.
l Pair rustic brick walls with other distressed finishes for
a lived-in feel. Concrete-look wallpapers add an extra
dimension and weathered floorboards complete the effect.
Cover part of the floor with a large-scale rug to prevent the
room feeling echoey and cold.
l Let the vintage-style walls and floors take centre stage by Cotswold Scandi bed frame, £499; Azzate
choosing no frills, industrial-style furniture. Choose pared- round side table, £99, both Furniture Village
back pieces with subtle detailing for a perfect loft-living look.
64 yourhomestyle.uk
 NEW YORK
Style edit

Create a stylish loft feel in your home

Metro tile in White,
with this contemporary industrial scheme
£10.95 per sq m,
Tile Mountain

Modern
printing
techniques
make faux
Linen mix curtains in
light Beige, £49.99,

effects better
H&M Home

than ever
Fresco Blue and Red brick effect
wallpaper, £12 per roll, B&Q

Rustic Masonry classic red

brick effect tiles, £33.95 per
sq m, Walls & Floors
Antique cushioned vinyl flooring in
Now Home Mirfield Gustavian 05, £12.99 per sq m,
pendant light, £75, Vernon rustic tile in Grey Best 4 Flooring
Matalan gloss, £32.22 per sq m,
Victorian Plumbing

Contemporary wood slat wallpaper in

Light Oak, £22 per roll, I Love Wallpaper

Matt paint in Orange

02, £38 per 2.5L, Lick

COLOUR
PALETTE fabric
Meeko furn5ishpeinr gm, John
in Rust, £2 rtners
Lewis & Pa
February 2022 65
 Alvine Kvist bedding
set, from £19, IKEA
Laura Ashley Josette
wallpaper in Midnight,
£38 per roll, B&Q
Superfresco Easyap trees
Ro se Go ld wa llp er,
£1 8, Ho me ba se
Paradise Birds lace curtain fab
from £2.50 per m, Du ric,
nelm
Sierra Oak engineerori
Moduleo LayRed pe Bes t 4 Flo
flooring, £43.49 r sq m,
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Wall paint in Paris Grey, £49.95
per 2.5L, chalk paint in Old Violet,
£21.95 per 1L, Annie Sloan
Emulsion in
Moorland,
£45 per 2.5L,
Woodchip &
Magnolia
Flat matt paint in
Montage, £42 per
2.5L, COAT Paints
Laura Ashley
Margo chandelier,
£125, Next
HOW TO
it comes to architectural elements, such as cornicing, mirrors and
ceiling roses. Choose designs that include scrolls, fleur de lys – a classic
French lily pattern – and other dramatic flourishes for a grand effect.
l The key to stopping this scheme from feeling overly fussy is to keep
to a strict colour palette. We’ve used purples with a touch of pink in this
moodboard, but it would be easy to re-create the effect with blue and
an accent of teal, or yellows with a hint of peach.
l Choose patterns that reflect dramatic architectural detailing.
Vintage-style prints with trailing floral designs create a soft and
ed vinyl
romantic look. Keep an eye out for traditional French patterns, such as
ng Toile de jouy – linen cloth printed with a repeated scene or florals in a
single colour. For a modern effect, keep frills and florals separate.
 PARIS
Style edit

Eternity Black and White

pattern tiles, £27 per sq m,
Direct Tile Warehouse

We love Paris in the springtime! Here’s how to

recreate that elegant, timeless feel in your home
Antova White
ceramic mosaic tile
Laura Ashley Blake cut sheet, £12 each, B&Q Studio G Eliza fabric in
glass crystal obelisk tablet Mulberry, £15 per m,
lamp base, £85, Nex Jane Clayton

The Chateau Wildflower

Garden fabric in Nightshade,
£28 per m, Terry’s Fabrics

Emulsion in Hippo Potto Not

a Mouse, £49.99 per 2.5L,
Dowsing & Reynolds
Arthouse ornate ceiling Antiqued stag head wall art,
rose, £45, Wilko £120, The French Bedroom Co

Madeleine
crackle Purple
Moldura border
tiles, £4.95 each,
Walls & Floors
Mardi Gras 99 York
vinyl, £19.99 pe
sq m, Carpetrightr

COLOUR
PALETTE
February 2022 67
 One problem room
Carol's lounge
TWO NEW LOOKS
Every month, we ask two interior stylists to solve a real
Although this room is used for room design dilemma, each creating a moodboard to
entertaining guests, it doesn’t feel
very sociable. With two sofas at
either end, separated by the large
help our reader find the perfect solution for their space
coffee table, the people on one sofa Bloomingville Green pendant
can’t easily chat with the people on light, £89, Viva Lagoon

TheBOLDlook
the other. I’d like to make it a more
comfortable room with better
seating options than just dated
sofas, and it’s crying out for a
different colour scheme too. I’d
like to add character to the space,

BOTANICALS
making it feel warm and welcoming Emerald Bee cushion,
for us and our family and friends £19.99, Dobbies
when they come to visit.
Likes: warm colours, cosy textures,
characterful accessories.
Dislikes: grey, blue, abstract pieces.

Arden coffee nest of Fern in Lush Green

tables, £275, Next wallpaper, £85 per roll,
Woodchip & Magnolia

Artificial hanging
basket rhipsalis plant,
£29.99, Homescapes
Tropical rug, £29.99,
HomeSense Eucalyptus Green
pillar candles, Vine Verde wallpaper,
£26.99, Lights4fun £97 per roll, Little Greene

MEET THEEmmaSTYLIST
Fishman is an
interior stylist with over
20 years of experience.
She enjoys using her
namhsiF ammE erutaeF

vast knowledge and Clarence velvet footstool

experience to create a with storage, £29.99, Bromo floor lamp,
burst of happiness in Homescapes £399, Cult Furniture
people’s homes.
creativemakeovers.co.uk

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WHY IT WORKS
This maximalist look, featuring tropical-
inspired prints and colours taken from
nature, is guaranteed to make the
room feel instantly warm and cosy.
With a palette of greens and natural
shades, combined with lots of texture,
this scheme will take the room from
bland to beautiful. The look is practical
too, with flexible seating, multifunctional
furniture and soft mood lighting to
make the room feel welcoming for
Carol’s family and friends.
Fabric in Maui Pacific Moonstonper
Maui Mahalo Slate, from £16.5s0Texti m,
Prestigiou les
Style advice
Gold Beaded large vase, £104;
Deco Fan Gold console table, £255;
Palm Jungle Green Tropical rug, £222,
all Audenza
Colour palette
Use these colours in these
proportions around the room
1 2
3
1 Sage Advice Supreme matt
emulsion, £49.99 for 2.5L, Dowsing &
Reynolds 2 Champagne Flute matt
emulsion, £42 for 2.5L, Graham &
Brown 3 Warm Baguette matt
emulsion, £45 for 2.5L,
Graham & Brown
Emma’s style tips
● Personalise the room by including
conversation starters. Interesting
coffee table books, trinkets you’ve
Reverie Jungle wallpaper,
£90 per roll,
picked up on your travels or
statement accessories that will catch
Little Greene your guests’ attention.
● Use mood lighting to bring a room
to life. A mix of floor and table lamps
will create a cosy ambience. Dimmer
switches will soften the light output,
making it feel even cosier.
● Bring the scheme together with a
large rug. Choose one or two colours
that are already in the room and
make sure it’s large enough to
Green glass stretch to both sofas.
table lamp,
e and
£50, Next
Gurli throw,
£6, IKEA
Lounge chair,
£90, Primark
lwoeve
E AIfDyou’VdIClikeEour?
Y L stylists’ help with
a problem room, send
a photo of your room to
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appear in our new feature.
February 2022 69
 WHY IT WORKS
A soft pink painted backdrop will bring a gentle warmth Leigh Hand Carved rug,
to the space without being too overpowering. £379, Cult Furniture
Rethinking the layout of your seating will create a more
sociable feel to the room, while layering different
textures will make it more inviting. Pieces with natural
finishes will give the space a more organic, layered look
and stop the pink details looking too sweet.
Carol's lounge Bloomingville Rattan
Otto cabinet, £203.15,
Cuckooland
Timon easy fit pendant,
£50.40, där lighting

The look
PRETTY
IN
Small Flute table
lamp, £135, Loaf

Beatrice three-seater sofa,

£699, Dunelm
PINK
Cottage Tulip wallpaper,
£130 per roll, Lime Lace

Quilda Vintage-style coffee

table, £185, La Redoute
Soft velour Mauve De Fleurs No.1 poster,
cushion, £8, Next Rainbow bookends, from £14.95, Desenio
£16, Habitat

MEET THEDillySTYLIST
Orme has over 30
years’ experience as an
interior stylist and writer. Toulouse wooden Soho velvet pouffe in Rose
As a regular contributor floor lamp, Pink, £99, Cult Furniture
to interior magazines, £125, Very
she travels all over the
emrO ylliD erutaeF

country to design and

style people’s homes. Ester and Erik candles,
dillyorme.co.uk £10, Nordic Nest

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 Style advice

Colour palette
Use this palette in these
proportions around the room
1 2

1 MADE x Lick Pink 03 paint, £38 per

2.5L, MADE.com 2 MADE x Lick Pink
01 paint, £38 per 2.5L, MADE.com
3 Faded Petal paint, £38.08 for
2.5L, Dulux

Dilly’s style tips

Walls painted in Dulux Blush Pink ● Picking out an area, such as the
emulsion, £17 for 2.5L, Wickes fireplace alcove, in a deeper shade of
pink or printed wallpaper, will add
depth and interest. Keeping the
other walls a soft, subtle colour will
Tilly Jacquard throw, make the feature wall stand out, plus
£54, Oliver Bonas focusing on one small area means
you can splurge on the pricey design
you’ve had your eye on.
● Choose neutral, classic items for
the big spends, like your main sofa
and coffee table, and use bargain
accessories to add colour. This way,
it’s easy to reinvent your look if you
fancy a change, and it’s a gentle way
to move into a brand-new style.
Sunburst mirror, £125,
Cox & Cox
Ola Dusty Pink velvet chair,
● Make your room more sociable
£445, Oliver Bonas
by choosing flexible furniture. A
Cubik Gold
footstool or lightweight armchair,
floor lamp, £91,
that can be easily moved around the
Iconic Lights
room, allows the seating layout to be
changed to suit different occasions.

loweve What did

Carol decide?
‘I love Emma’s Bold Botanicals
theme. It’s worlds apart from what
I have now, but I want a dramatic
change and this look will definitely
make a statement. I love the
Mauve artificial floral
warmth of the green, the fun prints
arrangement
and how the natural elements bring
in vase, £85, Next
it all down to earth.’

February 2022 71
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 Architectural With its high-contrast colour
palette and flowing lines, this
striking scheme combines elegance

T
with a touch of drama
he high-impact effect of this
modern scheme is centered
around the interplay between
dark and light shades. Start to build
your look by picking out your base
colours. Choose black and white for a
classic vibe, or take a more gentle
approach with deep navy and soft
off-white, or taupe, tones. Introduce
pastel hints, such as green and ochre,
to soften the scheme. Paint alcoves or
adjoining spaces in a shade either
much lighter or darker than your main
wall colour to create highlights and
shadows and add interest.
Metallic finishes will create a warm,
sophisticated effect and, to finish, add
a tactile element with bobbly bouclé
and faux-fur textiles.

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A carewfully ke
thro wimll etafrom
your sche
bland to brill
‘Shaped bouclé sofas and cut-out armchairs
make a statement while ornamental pieces in
mixed metals elevate the surroundings. The
monochrome palette is softened by textured
Abstract line printed cushion, £8; face cushion, £8; face neutrals and abstract artworks, which
tufted throw, £15; stacked shape printed cushion, £8; celebrate the lines of the human body.’
ribbed textured vase, £10, all George Home Debbie Drake, Design Director, Dunlem
 Style advice

A quick refresh
Shoreditch Grand Split
sofa in Heron Weave
Natural Mix, £2,399,
Sofology
Bring your look up to date in a flash with
stylish accessories and flexible furniture
Black brush stroke
poster, from £21.95,
Desenio Monochrome
Style idea e
dappled glass
Group smallthsider to
bowl candle,
£5, Primark
tablesetoage le,
mak ti-flelevxibel
mul
coffee table. lowvee
Kingston side
table in Green
marble,
£149, Cult
Furniture

ARTHOUSE Arch
window mirror in
Henry Holland Black, £45, Very
Knickerbocker Glory
vase, £35, Freemans

Fabia chandelier,
£199, MADE.com

Rust-Oleum furniture
paint in Natural
Charcoal, £15 per
750ml, B&Q

Style idea
Use eggshell paint
to re-style r
window framyou
elegant blacesk. in Claudia desk, £429; Luella chair,
£149; Fontain light, ; Lilou
NuWallpaper Kylver Caselio Doors Yopo Black & white lamp, £22; glass storage£115
, from £12;
Grey self adhesive wallpaper, Cityscape textured LED candle, £5; all Dunelm
wallpaper, £24 per £46.30 per roll, wallpaper, £12
roll, Dunelm Jane Clayton per roll, B&Q
February 2022 75
oC lourist T Throw out the rulebook and
swap quiet neutrals for a riotous
look that’s packed with all your
favourite shades
his look is a celebration of colour and the way it
makes us feel: from energetic yellows to restful
deep blues. Pick out a combination of three to four
hues and stick to these colours throughout your room
for a pulled-together effect. Pink, yellow, teal and lilac
are fashion favourites for 2022, but choose colours that
you love to create a look that lasts. Be brave about
where you apply your colour and paint in big, confident
blocks. Push past the edges of the walls to apply paint on
the floor, ceilings and across corners. Stop where it feels
right for you – don’t let the room’s dimensions restrict
your vision! Try out simple patterns too, such as stripes
and playful scallops.
Let the bold tones take centre stage by sticking
to flat matt finishes on furniture and accessories. The
same goes for fabrics – choose closely woven textures
with finishes that are smooth to the touch. On curved
surfaces, such as rounded table legs or vases, a gentle
sheen can look beautiful too.
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‘People are having more fun with decorating.

Our homes don’t need to be ‘stylish’; they can
be whatever we want. Paint is the ultimate Wall art, £20; stand planter, £16;
tool for trying out something new. If you don’t cushion, £12; bowl, £5; coaster, £3; egg
like it, you can simply paint over it!’ holder, £4; mugs, from £3.50; plates,
Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director, Dulux £8 for two; slogan plant pots, from £6;
wire bowl, £6.50; lantern, £22, all Matalan
A quick refresh
Create a new look in a jiffy with these
bright, cheerful and colourful updates
Fosse drinks cabinet, £1,099; Torres
3-seater sofa in Darwin Sky, £1,249; Zizi
bolster, £35; Cougar cushion, £35;
Islington swivel chair in Sleek
Blush, £499; Sundown rug,
£149, all Sofology
Faux silvergrass
stems in Pink,
£32 for three,
AUDENZA

Henry Holland
Haphazard bedding, Style idea
from £29, Freemans Simple, stylish,
hand-pa
murals areintsetedto
be everywhere
Hands abstract in 2022.
framed poster, £49,
Cult Furniture
Cushion in Burnt
Orange, £9.99,
Homescapes

Calligaris wings sideboard, £2,001; Flin task

table lamp, £79, both Furniture Village

Get your colourist’s head on,

think brights and get stuck in
updating your space

Simply refresh one coat paint in

Bright Skies, £32 per 2.5L, Dulux Fusion mineral paint
in Rose Water, £23.99
per 500ml, Claire’s
CraftHouse lowvee
Style idteanew
Think abou
ways toinusgeacobrloigurhts,
like us to liven up
shade skirting.
dull Friends of the Sea Highlander Macleod
wallpaper in Brights sheet vinyl, £11.99 Wide metal diner pendant
on Pink, £48 per roll, per sq m, Best 4 in Blue, £99, Houseof
Lust Home Flooring
 WAildflowers Bring the outdoors in and create a calming
sanctuary with this gentle, nature-inspired scheme
delicate palette of barely-there shades sets the tone
for this serene scheme. Choose warm neutrals and
pastel shades with a chalky finish. Green is the key
colour to bring in botanical vibes, so introduce it on your
walls, or large soft furnishings, such as rugs and curtains. You
can then bring in soft pink, taupe and blue in accessories or
occasional furniture.
Look out for woven pieces to create a richly textured
effect. These could be thickly woven water hyacinth or
elegantly curved bamboo or rattan. Crochet and macramé
pieces are perfect for this look, too. They’ve been a high-
street favourite for the last few years and their nostalgic
popularity shows no sign of waning. Pair natural materials
with dried blooms and houseplants, then carry this botanical
theme into your patterns by choosing loose, trailing designs.

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snug up in.
‘Our New Beginnings collection for spring
2022 is inspired by our desire to look forward
with a sense of optimism, a fresh start and
living a life with more balance. It stems from
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macramé cushion, £12; fringe trim cushion, £10; mini combines natural materials, organic shapes
check throw in Green, £15; tray, £8; rattan and glass vase, and textures with raw and crafted details.’
£5; rattan rug, £45, all George Home Clare Gillen, Home Design Manager, Matalan
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A quick refresh
These nature-inspired accessories are
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Chevron water
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Earthenware £38, Very
milk jug in Rose
Pink, £16, Fy!

Storage tins, from £8;

plates, £14 for four; side plates, £12 for
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Adalet chandelier, £15; dried floral vase, £10; bee canisters, from
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 New Year
DECLUTTER
Start the new year with a freshly organised home!
Decluttering pro Vicky Silverthorn shares her top tips
for sorting, storing and staying motivated

Meet Vicky
After 10 years working as a PA in the
sport and music industries, Vicky
Silverthorn launched her professional
home organising business, You Need A ON FULL DISPLAY
Choosing open shelving or glass-fronted cupboards for high-
Vicky, in 2010. Vicky is the author of clutter areas, such as kitchens, will encourage you to pare back.
Amazon best-selling book Start With Churchgate kitchen units, from £299, kitchen island, £549,
Your Sock Drawer (Sphere, £12.99). spindle bar stool, £149; matt emulsion paint in Folkstone Blue,
Follow her on Insta @youneedavicky £16 per 2.5L; Jute herringbone rug, from £55, all Dunelm
and read more of her top tips at
youneedavicky.com

FUNCTIONAL FURNITURE
A stylish stool with hidden storage under the seat is practical and
won’t compromise your interior style. They’re great for easy access
and can double up as seating, too. If you’re short of space in your
bedroom, try using this elegant upholstered design as a dressing
table stool to maximise storage. Hale low storage stool in Ivory
White Boucle, £129, Cult Furniture
SECRET
STORAGE
Perfect for bathrooms where
space is in short supply, this
clever 3-in-1 mirror has a handy
towel rail and hidden slimline
shelves to conceal unsightly
bottles and toothpaste tubes.
Elements Matte Black storage
mirror, £35, Dunelm
Decluttering tips
Vicky’s top tip:
START SMALL
If you didn’t do a clear out before the
festive season (and who does?), your
space is likely to be looking a little
more cluttered and crammed
post-Christmas. The key to getting
organised is not to try and declutter
the entire house in one single day,
as this would be overwhelming as
well as unrealistic.
‘Start small,’ advises decluttering
professional Vicky. ‘You’ll be able to
complete manageable spaces and
finish on a high, whereas trying to
tackle areas that are too big in one
go can end in disappointment and
negative feelings.’
If you only have an hour to spare,
break it down into bite-size
challenges: start on one cupboard in
the kitchen, perhaps blitz the
bathroom shelves, or make it your
mission to clear off the kitchen
counter. When you’ve finished that
area, tick it off on a ‘to-do’ list and
you’ll feel great for accomplishing
the task and motivated to start on
the next area. It’s more beneficial to
have done a deep declutter of one
area than little bits here and there to
make a lasting difference.
CUTE CONTAINERS
Investing in attractive food storage means you can free up valuable
cupboard space by showcasing them on open surfaces. Coordinate
colours or mix it up for a gorgeous – and practical – display.
W & P Porter seal tight food and drink containers, from £28 each, Fy!
THE JOY
OF BASKETS
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Beautiful baskets are an easy
storage solution. They’re great
for kids’ toys and a quick clutter
cure for stray bits and bobs.
Sort through the contents
every few weeks and re-edit.
Loula Bolga storage basket,
£29, Lola & Mawu
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 Vicky’s top tip:
BOXES AT THE READY
There are many decluttering mantras
and methods to help you sort your
stuff. You might have heard of the
‘spark joy’ movement, a method of
accessing what’s important to you,
and then there’s the 12-12-12
Challenge (12 items to throw away/
recycle, 12 to donate, and 12 to be
returned to their proper home), and
the one-in-one-out rule. The simple
four box technique is a firm favourite
with the HomeStyle team. Before
you start your decluttering process
get four boxes and label them: ‘store’,
‘recycle/bin’, ‘charity’ and ‘keep’.
‘When you’ve chosen your area to
tackle, empty the space and lay out
the contents into the categories,’
advises Vicky. ‘Then give the area
you’ve worked on a good clean to
signify a fresh start.’ Don’t overfill the
‘store’ box. If you never use it or it’s
not of great sentimental value – and
be ruthless here! – don’t keep it.

CLEAR THE DECKS

Blitz the bedroom floor of toys, clothes, bedlinen and books with a
handy storage bed. We’re talking headboards with in-built shelves
and pull-out side drawers, plus deep underbed storage space too.
Keep favourite pieces on display on the top with the rest stashed
away, making this a nifty storage piece that looks fab too.
Habitat Lloyd Cabin bed frame and storage headboard in White,
£200, Argos

MAKE IT PRETTY
While splashing out on statement storage solutions can seem like
a big initial outlay, choosing stylish options that you can put on
display in your living room or bedroom will inspire you to make
use of them more effectively. You’re much more likely to tidy away
at the end of the day if your storage is easy to access, rather than
tucked away under the bed or at the back of a cupboard
Alizee storage collection, £22.50-£35, Oliver Bonas

‘What’s important to you? Is

it the headspace, the physical
space, the need for mental
clarity? Think about the
negativity excess stuff brings’
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 Decluttering tips

Vicky’s top tip:

MIND OVER MATTER
lwoeve It’s all very well saying create a
checklist and get the boxes out, but
what if you lose momentum, get
side-tracked after that one quick
clear out, or you’re a bit of hoarder
who can’t bear the thought of
throwing out old Christmas cards
and have enough empty jars in the
cupboard to start your own jam
factory (guilty!).
If you feel like you’re losing the
motivation or find yourself moving
items from one area of the house to
another and getting nowhere, stop
and try to get into the right mindset
before you restart. Vicky suggests:
‘Ask yourself why you are doing this.
ON THE MOVE
Storage trolleys are a firm favourite in the HomeStyle office.
What is important to you right now?
Is it the headspace, the physical
They can be used as extra desk space, an extension of the space, the need for mental clarity?
kitchen worktop, or a hold-pretty-much-everything in the Think about the negativity this
hallway or utility. You could even fill with houseplants for a excess stuff may be causing you.’
renter-friendly take on a living green wall. Whether it’s your wardrobe, desk
Three-tier storage trolley in Bright Blue, £30, Hobbycraft or hallway, clearing a space of mess
and disorder is cathartic – clutter
SHELF LIFE
When you’ve edited your book collection, display a favourite selection on a good-looking
takes up space in our homes and our
minds, and removing it can work
wonders on different levels.
bookcase. Style up the shelves with accessories, such as artwork, plants and ornaments, but ‘It doesn’t matter how long the
don’t overload. Ladder-style bookcases are perfect for nooks and narrow spaces. decluttering process takes, the
Ebru oak effect painted 4-shelf bookcase (180 x 55 x 48cm), £130, B&Q important thing is that you’re
actually doing it,’ Vicky adds.

HOOK, HANG, HIDE!

Multifunctional storage pieces with drawers, hooks and shelving are a
dream for small, compact spaces like the hallway. Freestanding storage
furniture is also ideal for renters who aren’t able to hang shelves or hooks.
Lena rattan hallway storage, £109.99, VonHaus

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 Vicky’s top tip:
UPCYCLE & SAVE VERTICAL
The rewarding part of a declutter is
not only the extra space you’ll free
VERSATILE
Lost count of how many
up in your home and your mind, but times you’ve tripped over
the thought of shopping for new footwear in your home?
storage. Hello, lovely new basket! But You need a shoe hanger
don’t rush out and buy a trolley full in your life! A super-
of baskets and boxes before you’ve affordable way to curb
decided what you’ll be using them the clutter, it can be used
for – declutter, organise and for organising anything
measure up first. If you can, from shoes and socks to
repurpose items from around the stationery or small toys.
home to use as practical storage Hang in the wardrobe or
solutions – shoe boxes, empty jars, on the back of a door to
those huge chocolate tubs we get at utilise empty space, or
Christmas, can all be used to store position lower down so
items. It’s amazing how scraps of gift younger members of the
wrap, wallpaper and pretty fabric family can use it too.
(check your discarded clothing pile) STUK hanging shoe
can transform a cardboard box! organiser in White &
Grey, £5, IKEA

WORK THE WALL Lifting files

Hanging a shelving system or a pinboard on your wall is a creative way up and off your
to keep your desk (and floor!) clear of clutter. This style is ideal for a
small home office – or line up a few for added impact on a larger wall. desk frees up
Farringdon wirework file storage in Charcoal, £55, and Farringdon your work space
memo board, £38, Garden Trading in a small
home office

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 Decluttering tips
MAKE A STATEMENT
Furniture that looks great and can hold lots of stuff is a smart
Vicky’s top tip:
way to store and add style to a room. Low-level cabinets and SUSTAINABLE SORT OUT
chests will fit into small spaces – look for deep drawers or
shelves to help keep clutter compartmentalised for easy access. It’s very satisfying filling the boxes
Blue metal locker chest of drawers, £265, Next and getting rid of the rubbish, but
don’t forget that everything you
merrily chuck into the ‘bin it’ box is
going straight into landfill. To help
reduce waste and protect our planet,
reconsider every item you place in
the bin box and aim to repurpose
wherever you can.
‘Remember, any clothing items
you no longer want to wear,
someone else will, so try friends,
family and charity,’ says Vicky. ‘Many
charity shops will even take
unsellable clothes as they can
receive money for rags. Research
local bra banks and refugee
collections too. H&M runs a garment
collection service where you can
receive a store discount card for
textiles you donate.
‘Books shouldn’t go in the bin
either,’ she continues. ‘Call your local
care homes to find out if their
libraries need refreshing, and try
second-hand bookstores and charity
shops. When you clear out the
kitchen cupboards don’t throw away
edible food – local food banks will
take any food that’s still in date. Put
any out-of-date food in your
compost bin for collection.’

DIVIDE & CONQUER

It’s amazing how such an affordable and simple product can make home
organisation less of a chore. This organiser maximises storage space by
expanding to fit a range of drawers, while the clear plastic is easy to keep
clean and will keep the contents visible.
The Home Edit & iDesign expanding drawer organiser, £20, John Lewis

TOP TRUNKS
A stylish set of storage trunks will keep your clutter neatly tucked away,
while doubling up as a handy side table in the bedroom or living room.
These are brilliant for books, magazines and off-season clothing.
Daven metal storage box trunks, £89 for set of 2, MADE.com

“To help reduce waste and

protect our planet, aim to
repurpose wherever you can”
February 2022 85
Luxe looks
FOR LESS
BA TH RO O M
Back
STYLE INSPIRATION
to nature
There’s nothing more relaxing than
being at one with nature, so the
bathroom is the perfect place to bring a
touch of the outdoors into your home.
Choose calming tones inspired by the
natural world: soft stone shades, mellow
sunshine yellows and verdant greens. Try
to incorporate as many natural materials
into your scheme as you can, such as
Whether you’re after modern elegance or classic stone tiles, wood (or wood-effect)
flooring and wooden or bamboo vanity
chic, our new series is packed with affordable ways units. Texture plays a key role in this
modern look, so use tiles with a stone
to update your home – whatever your style! finish, add jute or sisal rugs underfoot,
First up, beautiful bathrooms on a budget and add storage baskets made from
woven bamboo or seagrass. Finally,
don’t forget to include plenty of
houseplants into your scheme for the
ultimate in relaxation.

Style idea
Use wood-effect

LUXE
detailing to create
added interest

Blow the budget

Levi bath, from £3,167.25; Levi Circle
XL countertop basins £459 each, both
Aquawhite collection, Acquabella
Total £4,085.25
 Luxe for less
Large bamboo
storage canister

lovwee
£17.89 for two, set in Yellow, Beige
Amazon and White, £29.99,
Curated Pieces
Churchgate 80cm round oak
mirror, £80, Dunelm

Wellness bath shelf,

£13, Primark

LESS Rhubarb Round jute cut-out

hand wash, rug, £12, Primark
£5.99, TK Maxx

Save
Grey hand
towel, £3.99,
HomeSense

£3,328.90
Orchard Tahoe
countertop basin,
£57.99, Victoria Plum
Mode free-standing
contemporary bath,
£469, Victoria Plum

Style idea
A sleek, free-standing
STYLE SAVINGS bath takes up less space
Get the look
● Don’t be afraid to use large mirrors
in smaller rooms
in a small bathroom. They reflect light
and create an illusion of more space.
● Fluffy towels make every bathroom Artificial fiddle leaf
feel luxe. Choose muted grey tones, fig tree, £45, Dunelm
which are more forgiving than white.
● Choose a simple free-standing bath Splitface multicolour matt
for a statement piece that’s easy to patterned natural stone wall
match with cheaper furniture. tiles (400mm x 150mm),
£21.50 for a pack of 12, B&Q

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 LUXE Blow the budget
Knightsbridge wash basin unit with fixed panel,
£640; Knightsbridge wicker basket unit, £550;
Knightsbridge mirror wall unit, from £371;
Knightsbridge bath end panel, from £143;
Knightsbridge bath front panel, from £218, all
in Sky Blue matt. Brompton bath shower mixer,
£172; Brompton basin mixer, £59, all Mereway
Total £2,153

Style idea
Built-in shelving
is an elegant
storage solution for
bathroom essentials

STYLE INSPIRATION
Simply Shaker
If you want a timeless scheme for your
bathroom that won’t date in a hurry, then you
can’t go wrong with choosing a classic Shaker-
inspired design. Add a contemporary vibe by
choosing furniture in a statement colourway,
and pair with geometric floor tiles in a
complementary hue. Herringbone tiles on the
walls are another modern touch – limit the
tiling to half-way up the wall and pair with
blush pink paintwork for a subtle hit of colour. If
your bathroom is small, introduce a hint of
pattern with pretty floral-print roller blinds. To
finish, create a mini gallery wall with your
favourite black and white prints to add an extra
touch of sophistication to this elegant scheme.

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 Luxe for less
Pine trees art print by
Laura Douglas, from £20, Fy!

Orchard Dulwich basin and

bath shower mixer tap pack,

LESS Glass lantern,

£14.99,
HomeSense
Regal Select matte
Ilinizas blackout roller
blind in Violet, from
£37.35, Blinds2go

Save
paint in First Light,
£24.50 for 0.94L,
Benjamin Moore Hester Ocean floor
tile, £15.99 per sq m,
Tile Mountain
£1,616.18 Style idea
Use wood
paint to give
inexpensive
Shaker-style Blue glass vase,

lowvee
£12.99, HomeSense
units a
completely
new look

Supreme Hygro towels

in Deep Ocean, from
£12 each, Christy

GoodHome perma satin
grey freestanding 800mm
vanity unit, £200, B&Q
STYLE SAVINGS
Get the look
● Focus your spend on statement
floor and wall tiles, then save by
painting cheaper bathroom furniture
with colourful wood paint.
● Touches like a patterned blind will
instantly pull together your colour
scheme and add texture.
● Add a vintage-inspired feel with
chrome mixer taps and shower heads.

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 MONEY-SAVING
TRICKS FOR
HOMEOWNERS
Feeling strapped for cash? With a
combination of small changes and clever
hacks you can slash £££s off your spending
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Adjust the heating
According to the Energy Saving Trust,
turning the main thermostat down by just
one degree can save around 10 per cent
on your bill – and you won’t even notice
the difference. Turn the heating off at
night and when no one’s home, and fit
room thermostats so you’re not wasting
energy on warming areas that aren’t
being used regularly during the day.
Make your radiators
more efficient
‘Ensure that radiators are bled regularly, and
that there’s no furniture in front of them
that could be absorbing heat. If they are on
external walls, consider lining them with
foil so that heat reflects back into the room
instead of escaping into the wall.’
Ross Counsell, Director of Regulated
Property Buyers GoodMove.co.uk
Banish draughts
Save up to £40 per year and create a more
comfortable living environment by sealing
gaps around window frames and doors
with self-adhesive draught-excluding
tape. Insulate single-glazed windows with
magnetic panels or clear shrink film that
fixes in place with a hairdryer; and block
chimneys that aren’t being used.
Fit LED bulbs
Replacing regular incandescent bulbs
with energy-saving LEDs will shave about
£35 off the average household’s electricity
bill. And don’t forget to switch off lights in
empty rooms, too.
LED bulbs are cosy and
more energy-efficient
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Say goodbye to standby to a whole-of-market broker who can
review the options with you. Product
Using cashback sites is often
worthwhile for big purchases
Don’t leave electrical items plugged in on transfers are often a much quicker process
standby when you’re not using them as than remortgaging as you’re choosing from
phones, tablets, laptops and game consoles products that your existing lender offers.
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at the wall when you’re not watching it too amount of paperwork, nor will you need a
– this won’t interfere with the programming mortgage valuation or a solicitor.’
but will have a noticeable impact on your Brian Murphy, Head of Lending at
electricity bills over time. Mortgage Advice Bureau

Check whether you’re

entitled to a discount
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benefit, such as Universal Credit? You may
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your council tax bill. cashback site that pays you a percentage of
the cost when buying through a listed seller.
Topcashback.co.uk and Quidco.com are the
Heated airer,
Cancel unused big players, and you can earn on anything
£29.99, Dunelm
subscriptions from contents insurance to appliances. It’s
also worth leaving an item in your basket
Change your ‘Assess whether all those streaming without proceeding to the checkout as
laundry habits subscriptions you signed up for during the
peak of lockdown boredom are worth the
some retailers then message you with a
discount to entice you to buy.
A washing machine can account for 15 per monthly cost moving forward. If you are still
cent of your household’s energy use. To get paying for a TV subscription you are barely
the most out of each load, only operate using, cancel it.’ Clean with store
when full and at a lower temperature (this is Nick Drewe, money-saving expert
good for the environment, too!). And rather at wethrift.com cupboard ingredients
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Pick up some Many online retailers offer a discount – of white vinegar and bicarbonate of soda,
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About 50 per cent of UK households newsletter, which you can later unsubscribe light scratches from glass.
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BATHROOMS
Put some new ideas on the table with this month’s stylish updates
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URBAN INSPIRED
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for an eight-unit kitchen, Magnet

TIME
TO SHINE
We love storage
with style, so
this glamorous PIPE UP
mirror ticks Rothley 1.2m tube in Antique
all our boxes. Rothley has been making Brass, £12, Homebase
The curved reliable, no-nonsense
shape creates hardware for over 90 years.
a soft, on-trend It uses a straightforward
silhouette, and approach that results in clever,
the neat box adaptable items that can
shelf is the ideal be used all over your home.
place to pop Here, the multipurpose tube
bathroom bits. has been combined with
neat end brackets to make a
Michelle Keegan sturdy utensil rail, but it would
Riley wall mirror work just as elegantly in
with shelf, £200, Very your wardrobe, or even as an
industrial-style curtain pole.

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Mykitchen
monochrome
is
‘We love to entertain, so
extending the back wall
to create a large kitchen-
diner was a no-brainer’

WARM AND
WELCOMING
By knocking down a wall, adding a sociable central
island and accessorising with warm woods and
textured tiles, Isabel Metelsky has created a
kitchen that’s perfect for entertaining

About me
I’m Isabel Metelsky, a hairdresser. I live with my partner, Matt
Ginger, an ROV pilot, and our two cockapoos, Chilli and Chester.
Our home is a 1980s detached house in Corfe Mullen, Dorset, and

My room...
we moved here in July 2019. I share our renovation story on
Instagram @home_with_isabel.

MY PROBLEM KITCHEN
The cream and wood cabinets were cheap and poorly
installed, the breakfast bar had a massive fish tank fitted
into it and the vinyl flooring was ugly and sticky.
HOW I MADE IT WORK
We extended into the garden, which was large enough to
still leave a big outdoor space. We then redesigned the
kitchen layout to include an island with bar seating, and a
separate dining area with bi-fold doors onto the patio.
MY FAVOURITE PART
The hanging chair is a fun, unusual add to the room. I also
love the stylish larder cupboard. Matt designed and made
it, and it not only looks great, but it’s really useful too.

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‘We wanted a dark navy island, but weren’t sure what
colour to pair it with. Going into the shop to see the
colours and how they worked together really helped,
as the cabinets we chose looked white until we saw
them against the quartz worktop’

TOTAL
£9,285

nodraM eniloraC sotohP sesoM asiL gnilyts dna erutaeF

Style idea
Leave space at the
end of an island for
a handy wine rack

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‘I love that we can move
seamlessly from kitchen
to dining to garden, and
now that we can have
LET IT SHOW friends round again,
‘It was Matt’s idea to
make a feature of the
exposed beam by it’s the perfect space
painting it black.
It breaks up the white
for socialising’
walls and adds a bit of
industrial design. We
complemented it with
the black cooker hood
and oven, and then
chose metal shelf
brackets for the scaffold
boards to add to the
look. Choosing the glass
pendant lights, with the
fixings on show, was the
finishing touch.’
PLAYFUL SEATING
‘When we moved in,
the ceiling was covered
in Artex. When that
came down and the
rewiring was done,
Matt took a photo of
the joists, so we knew
exactly where to place
the hook for the
hanging chair. It was
originally just for a bit
of fun, but it’s so
relaxing sitting here.
It’s the perfect place to
sit and chat while the
other is cooking and all
our friends always want
to sit on it.’
BREAKFAST
STATION
‘Matt cleverly designed
the larder cupboard to
allow space for a
breakfast station. He
customised the doors
to fold out of the way,
used some good-
looking wood to back
the unit, and made it
deep enough to store
the large appliances
that I didn’t want
cluttering up the
worktops. I used stylish
baskets and labelled
jars, so even when the
doors are open, the
space looks smart.’
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‘We always planned on putting the dining table by the doors,
so we could fling them open and people could come in and out
of the garden. I love the different levels of the bench, table and
chairs and this set-up gives us lots of flexible seating’
integrated dishwasher and sink, £4,100, all Howdens ● Knightbridge White
Worktop Express ● Harbour Icon single lever Black Mono kitchen mixer tap,
induction hob, £2,149; Rangemaster Black cooker hood, £318; both AO.com
Style idea
Choose a bench for flexible
seating and add cushions
for extra comfort
Kitchen makeover
‘I enjoy styling my shelves and worktops, and I intentionally buy beautiful
kitchenware so that it looks good when it’s on show’
MY EXPERIENCE
This is mine and Matt’s first home together. Although the walls were
yellow, and there were bright blue carpets everywhere, we knew
we’d get a lot more for our money if we bought a project. Matt had
done a renovation before, so although this place needed a lot of
work, we weren’t daunted.
The original kitchen was tiny and dominated by an L-shape
worktop that had a fish tank built into it. There was no space for a
dining table, so, as we love to entertain, extending the back wall
to create a large kitchen-diner was a no-brainer. We applied for
planning permission and got a builder in to create the shell, and
then we used Howdens online kitchen design service to create a
3D model of the room. This helped us visualise the space when
planning the layout of the Shaker-style cabinets we chose. The units
thankfully arrived just before lockdown, as Howdens then closed for
three months. Matt is really handy so he was able to fit the kitchen,
and his dad helped to put in the garden doors. A larder cupboard
was on my wish list but Howdens didn’t stock them, so Matt
designed and made the carcass and shelves, and then customised
some doors to create bi-folds for easy access. I was hoping to have
a wall of exposed brick, but by the time we came to that part of the
build, the budget was tight, so we went for tiles instead, but laid
them vertically for an uncluttered, modern look.
I love that we can now seamlessly move from kitchen to dining to
garden. Now that we can have friends round again, it’s the perfect
space for socialising.
My shopping list
● Fairford Dove Grey Shaker-style kitchen cabinets; Fairford Navy island;
tiles, £32.75 per sq m, Tiles360 ● Alpine Solid Surface worktops, £1,200,
£99.99, Tap Warehouse ● Rangemaster Toledo electric range cooker with
● Sheridan Steampunk electric clear glass pendant lights, £28, each, Iconic
Lights ● GoodHome Maloux Black oak bar stool, £20, B&Q ● For similar
shelves, try the Reclaimed Rustic Timber scaffold shelf, from £19, Urban
Reclamation ● For a similar hanging rattan chair, £329.95, Sklum ● For a
similar radiator, try the Keswick traditional 2-column Anthracite radiator,
£179.95, Victorian Plumbing ● For a similar dining table, try the Skelby
Herringbone oak dining table, £250; for a similar bench, try the Morgan
dining bench, £155, both Homebase ● Reims dining chairs, £159 for two,
Dunelm ● Glass Ochre Flower vase, £7.99, The Range ● For a similar mirror,
try the Astrid metal wall mirror, £82.95, Sklum
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Industville
Shine a light on your
set-up with a Brooklyn
Glass Cone Pendant

loweve
£16.75
Wayfair
Make practical
kitchenware pretty with
a pop of pastel pink

Get the look...

Baskets, from £5; tins, from
£5; cleaning caddy, £8; round
metal basket, £12; glass jars,
from £4; cork lid jars, from £6;
storage containers, from £6,

CUPBOARD LOVE
all Matalan

Choose beautiful basics, such as glass jars, wooden crates and ceramic
accessories, to create a well-organised, stylish space, like Isabel

£100 £24.99
Habitat Vitinni
No room for a full-on pantry? £14 Reverse the lid on
Te Verde’s bread box to
A trolley is a great alternative Garden use it as a cutting board
Trading
We bet olive oil tastes
even better poured £14.99
from the Ithaca bottle
Wayfair
Old meets new in these
MasterClass digital scales
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Oliver Bonas
Useful and oh-so-pretty, these
measuring spoons are a quality buy
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S tyle advice
Spring clean
Have a clear-out to free up much-needed
£7 space. Once you’ve got rid of what you
don’t need, organise your space into zones.
Earl of East Designate specific shelves for breakfast food,
HAY’s kitchen scissors bring snacks or cooking essentials (you could even
old-school vibes label them for extra organisational points).
Use all available space
£7 With a bit of imagination, you can get much
more storage space than you might think.
IKEA Install over-the-door racks, use floating
Keep the Knagglig box as it is, shelves, put baskets on top of the fridge and
or treat with oil, wax or your hang pots and pans from the ceiling.
favourite paint colour Reuse what you have
Before buying new, see what you already
£8 have that could be repurposed. Jam jars,
pretty biscuit tins and vintage-style food
Futon Company cans all make useful, stylish storage.
Save space in the cupboards
with this dinky butter dish

£20
£5 Habitat
M&S With a metal handle, this
Add an industrial edge to your Country Manor chopping
kitchen with stackable wire baskets board can be hung up
Glass storage jar with a
wooden spoon, £35.95,
Mint & May £24.99
Papier
Treasure family favourites in
a stylish recipe journal

£30
£25 John Lewis
Fy! & Partners
£12 Filled with herbs and
Design The Moresk jug could
be used for flowers spices, this beechwood
Vintage or kitchen utensils rack will spark joy
The more
snruB anoirtaC erutaeF

crumpled kraft
paper bags ‘Empty food into glass
get, the better
they look £10 jars to instantly
Sass and Belle
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andRIOTdullOFto a
Style idea
Colour coding
books and CDs
add a fun twist

BRIGHT
COLOUR
From watching TV, working from home or getting
stuck into a craft project, Charlie Daniels’
vibrant living room is a multi-tasking space

About me
I’m Charlie Daniels, a recruitment officer for M&S. I live with my
partner, Tom Mansell, a civil servant, and our two cats, Bibi and
Mertle. Our home is a three-bed, semi-detached house in Salford

My room...
and we moved here in November 2019. You can see more on my
Instagram @number30eight.

MY PROBLEM LIVING ROOM

The stairs were painted black, so the narrow hallway
was dark. The living room was covered in garish striped
metallic wallpaper and dominated by an ugly and
old-fashioned gas fireplace.
HOW I MADE IT WORK
We knocked down the separating wall, added some
DIY-hacked furniture, painted the room dark blue, and
added some colourful accessories.
MY FAVOURITE PART
The fireplace. It looks like a real log-burner but it was so
much cheaper, being electric, and we didn’t need to
worry about chimneys and flues.

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‘This room feels

so happy and
welcoming. It brings
me so much joy’

seliG divaD sotohP sesoM asiL gnilyts dna erutaeF

TOTAL
£2,395
Charlie has grounded her colourful room with navy blue walls,
and grey and vintage wooden furniture, so the space feels well
thought out. Painting the stairs white, and giving the back wall
a splash of lighter blue, stops the room from feeling too dark

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‘I wanted a neat, streamlined fire
surround, so I bought a cheap
bookshelf, attached it with
budget wooden brackets, and
then painted it the same colour
as the wall for a modern look’
DISGUISE
THE TECH
‘These wall-hung
cabinets look like
bespoke, fitted furniture,
but they are simple IKEA
drawers that I painted.
They hide away all of
Tom’s ugly PlayStation
equipment, and all the
TV wires and controllers,
which I hate being on
display. I’ve surrounded
the Samsung the Frame
TV with colourful prints
so this looks like a gallery
wall when the TV isn’t
being used.’
DOUBLE UP
Charlie works from home
three days a week and
was fed up with working
at the dining table, so
this versatile unit was the
perfect solution. The
drop-down table acts as
her workspace during
the week and doubles up
as a crafting table the
rest of the time. It also
makes separating work ‘Colour is
from home life a bit
easier. ‘I can push my my absolute
laptop to the back, fold passion,
the unit away, and switch
off at the end of the day,’ so it was
she explains. always going
CLEAR THE
CLUTTER to feature
The open-plan strongly in
space makes the
downstairs light and our home’
airy, but it means the
couple have to be
extra tidy. The
budget IKEA Ivar
cabinet hides away
all but day-to-day
footwear, which lives
on the shoe bench
next to it. The
vintage cabinet
keeps letters, post
and paperwork
tidy and the fun,
colourful hooks are
perfect for bags,
scarves and hats.
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‘I love vintage furniture and the history it holds, and this cabinet, which was
left on the street, was a great find. I was on my way to work, but I thought, if
it’s still there on my way home, it’s meant to be! I love seeing our things on
show; even the edges of the records have fun colours, so we embraced the
idea of open storage to showcase all our colourful collections and accessories’
Style idea
An oversized
curved mirror
gives the room
a quirky touch

MY EXPERIENCE
When we were looking to buy a place together, everyone said
finding your house is like falling in love; you’ll know when it
happens. Although this place smelled of cat wee and was a bit of a
wreck, we both knew it was ‘the one’!
As soon as we walked in, I had a vision of knocking down the
wall in the narrow hallway, through to the living room to create
one beautiful open space. Luckily, we had a month left in our rental,
so we got all the messy stuff done before we moved in. The wall
came down and the builders installed an I-beam. Then my dad
ripped out the ugly gas fire, which we replaced with an electric
log burner. Although I would love a real one at some stage, this is
pretty convincing. We lived with the room as it was for a year while
we did the rest of the house, which worked in our favour as it gave
us thinking time to work out what we needed in the space. We
designed a wall of storage, using IKEA units and shelves, and then
made a media unit out of Bestå cabinets.
I wanted a dark blue living room and I spent a long time choosing
the right shade before finally settling on Mythical Nights by Valspar.
I decided to paint everything the same colour, including all the
woodwork and shelving, to give the room a modern, bespoke feel.
And as I love displaying all my colourful trinkets, prints and candles,
I knew they would really come to life against the blue. I feel really
excited by colour and it’s a real mood changer for me; this room
feels so happy and welcoming now. It brings me so much joy.

My shopping list
● Kivik two-seat sofa, £399; Billy bookcase, from £25; Ivar pine cabinet, £45;
Ivar storage unit with foldable table, £90; Bestå TV cabinet, £135; Stockholm
mirror, £80, all IKEA ● Walls painted in Mythical Nights by Valspar, £31 for 2.5L,
B&Q ● Bjerghuse Black rattan bench, £89.99, JYSK ● Haru single sofa bed,
£249; Java extra large lampshade, £95; both MADE.com ● Eames-style Ghost
clear plastic armchair, £71, Fusion Living ● For a similar sideboard, try the
Notmond Walnut-Veneered Buffet sideboard, £749.25, La Redoute ● For a
similar mirror, try the Astrid metal wall mirror, £82.95, Sklum ● Black and White
Strip Tribeca rug, £159, iRugs ● For similar twisted candles, try the medium
spiral gloss candlestick, £9, Here and Now Home on Etsy.
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Arket
Take your decs
to new heights
with Arket’s
hanging ornaments

£34.99
Ian Snow
Bring some texture to the
scheme with an origami

Get the look...

lampshade
1919 wallpaper in Pink Greens,
£42 per roll, Lust Home

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

It’s still cold and dark outside, so bring some sunshine into your living room,
like Charlie, with playful accessories, versatile furniture and a whole lot of colour

£20 £599
Fy! Urban Outfitters
These Petal Flower candles The Cassie click-clack
will add a touch sofa turns into a comfy bed
of spring to your shelf
£35
Joe Browns
Cheer up a tired
£25 sofa with a bright
pink throw
George Home
Layer this chevron
runner with a clashing pattern £49.50
Maisons du Monde
Who needs a cloakroom when
you’ve got the Paranga coat rack?
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S tyle advice
Have a reshuffle
The new year is the perfect time for a
change-up, so rearrange the layout for a
free makeover. Changing the position of
£22.40
your sofa or armchair, for example, will give Bohemia
you a different point of view and breathe Design
new life into your space. String a pom pom garland
Celebrate curves through your stairs or
Furniture with round edges is much more across a mantelpiece
soothing to look at and will heighten
the feeling of calm. If your sofa or chair is
straight-edged, break up the hard lines with
lots of cosy throws and pillows. £20
Personalised prints Fy! £28
Frame postcards, pretty adverts from Celebrate flower power with
magazines or posters from concerts that this Topanga Paints print The Happy
you’ve been to for a purse-friendly gallery Blossoms
loweve
display that’s completely personal to you. Made from two halves, the
Couple vase can be used together
or as separate pieces
£22.50
Oliver Bonas £4.95
Make a statement with a
bold quote on a cushion Rex London
Match these Love Birds
coasters with a set of
retro mugs

£60 £30
Habitat John Lewis
Lift the lid on Habitat’s Skandi & Partners £11.99
coffee table for handy storage
Place a disco ball on the WHSmith
floor for sophisticated Books that double up as
sparkle décor are the best kind
Whoops framed wall art, £98; Vico
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table lamp, £36; Calm light bulb,
£29, all Oliver Bonas
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£149
Dunelm
Use the Minstrel ottoman
to put your feet up, take a
seat or hide away mess
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‘Boost your mood with

bright colours, lively
patterns and soft textures’
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£3,930

LOOKS GOOD
AND WORKS WELL
Morag Waller transformed the family bathroom
in her Edinburgh home by mixing vintage pieces
with luxe touches for a stylish yet practical look

About me
I’m Morag Waller, a corporate lawyer. I live with my husband, John,
also a corporate lawyer, and children, Emily, five, and Charlie, three.

My room...
Our home is a 1930s bungalow in Blackhall, Edinburgh.

MY PROBLEM BATHROOM
It was a good size, but it was very 80s in style with a brownish-
cream coloured suite, a bidet and carpet.
HOW I MADE IT WORK
The existing bathroom fittings were
stripped out and the layout of pieces was
reconfigured to use the space better.
The room was retiled and redecorated, and
new fittings were installed, including a
free-standing bath.
MY FAVOURITE PART
The antique table that we use as a vanity
unit. It’s completely unique and, with the
marble basin on top, it adds a bespoke feel
to the space.

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The wall behind the bath was built using MDF and
then tiled to create a shelf that’s ideal for products
‘We wanted the or little styling touches; gentle candlelight creates
bathroom to feel a soft mood against the dark-coloured walls

like a nice living

space that had a Style idea
bath in it’ Dark grout makes a
statement and is easier
to maintain

sroiretnI paG / bbiG salguoD sotohP dieR anoiF erutaeF

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to try in your own home
The bathroom is lit by the rooflight, but while it was tempting to
paint this north-facing space a light colour to maximise the
light, the dark grey walls create a moodier and cosier feel

BE INSPIRED
Morag says she gets lots of
inspiration from social media
and got the black taps after
spotting them on Pinterest.
‘We were wondering if we
should go for brass or black
taps, but we didn’t want too
much brass. We didn’t want it
to be too bling and we
thought the matt black taps
would offset the brass details. ‘Now I feel like the
I searched and searched until house is finally
I found these taps on eBay.
‘I saw the idea for the painted
bath on Pinterest too and it
finished’
was one of the first things we
decided on for the space.’
THINK OUTSIDE
THE BOX
Rather than choose a
vanity unit, the couple
customised an antique
table. ‘We wanted the
bathroom to feel like a nice
living space that had a
bath in it. There didn’t
seem to be any need to use
a standard bathroom
fitting, so we used a
wooden piece of furniture,’
says Morag. Their plumber
drilled a hole for the basin
and they added the towel
rail. ‘The marble basin from
Living Roc is the one thing
we splashed out on.’
GO DARK
The couple had planned to
paint the walls white, to
help maximise the light, but
once the room was tiled,
they started to have a
rethink. ‘A friend, who works
in interiors, called round
one day and suggested
using Down Pipe, the same
colour we used for the bath,
on the walls,’ Morag
explains. ‘As soon as she said
it, we were like, ‘Why didn’t
we think of that?’ Using a
darker colour in a north-
facing room creates a cosy
feel.’ The brass accessories,
including the mirror and
wall light adds warmth to
the monochrome palette.
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styling touches to the bathroom. The brass and glass vanity shelf is from
Style idea Graham & Green and matches the towel rail below it, creating a sense of unity
to the bathroom design
Brighten up dark
corners with a wall light

MY EXPERIENCE
When we bought this bungalow in September 2012, it was obvious
we had a lot of work ahead of us. While the house didn’t need
structural work, the interior was dated. If anything, though, the tired
décor was a plus as knew we could make the house our own. The
family bathroom upstairs was always on our to-do list. To be honest,
it wasn’t a priority as we have our own en suite, so the only people
using this bathroom were the kids and guests. After a while, we
stopped seeing how bad it was.
When some friends said they were coming to stay for the first
time, we decided we had to finally tackle the bathroom. We always
had a good idea of how we wanted this space to look, but our ideas
have developed over the last few years.
The first consideration was the layout, as the existing arrangement
of the space didn’t work. There was a corner bath, which took up a
chunk of the room, and the bidet was redundant – it took up the
space where the sink and console are now, so that whole side of the
room was underused. We wanted the bathroom to tie in with the
other rooms, so that it flowed with the rest of the house. Our style is
more vintage and our wish-list items, including a free-standing bath,
subway tiles and brass fittings, fitted in with this theme.
We spotted these distressed-style subway tiles in Topps Tiles.
We liked the matt finish and that extra detail. They were a bit more
expensive, but worth it for the finished look. I was slightly worried
that the detail on the wall tiles and the busy mosaic floor tile might
be too much together, but once we looked at the samples at home,
we realised it worked.
We’re always adding in extra styling touches, and we sometimes
reuse pieces that we’ve had elsewhere in the house. Rather than
being a space to avoid, we now love spending time in here and it’s
such a nice place to bath the kids at night. Now, I feel like the house
is finally finished.

My shopping list
● For a similar bath, try the Duke 1695 double-ended roll-top bath, £449.95,
Victorian Plumbing ● For a similar basin, try the Lada ceramic wash basin,
£129, Tikamoon ● Black Oil Rubbed Brass Clawfoot bath filler mixer tap set
and hand shower, £94.37, eBay ● For a similar bath mat, try the reversible
Silver bath mat, £10; for a similar plant, try the fern in ceramic pot, £10,
both Dunelm ● For similar wall tiles, try the Carrara Honed marble tile, £98.28
per sq m; for similar floor tiles, try the Shapes Hexagon Matt White mosaic
tile, £108.97 per sq m, both Topps Tiles ● Grove side table, £129; for a similar
towel rail, try the Plank Monroe brass towel rail, £34.95, both Swoon
● Oval Bulkhead wall light, £99, Industville ● For a similar mirror, try the
gold-edged square hanging mirror, £12, About Living ● For a similar console
table, try the Julianna solid wood console table, £247.99, Wayfair ● For a
similar vanity shelf, try the Large Embossed glass shelf, £15; for a similar
terrarium, try the Triangle Gold terrarium, £17, both Urban Outfitters
● Walls and bath painted in Down Pipe, £43.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball.
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 Enamel tumbler, £8,
Nest Homeware

£3.50
Primark
Brighten up a
bathroom sink
with this Shanghai
Lights soap dish
£32
Very

Get the
Baskets are always handy
for storing towels

MODERN VINTAGE
Give an antique-style bathroom a contemporary edge, like Morag,
with brass accents, clean lines and a simple colour scheme
£54
där lighting
Fit an Alrik wall light either
side of the mirror

£89
M&S
Use the shelf on
the Lexington £29.50 £19.99
mirror to keep
cosmetics or a
Oliver Bonas H&M Home
small plant The Chloe brass towel ring
adds a touch of luxe You can’t go wrong with a
classic shower curtain

£10
Urban Outfitters
Break up the black with
this gold oval planter
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S tyle advice
Highlight classic features
Subway tiles are a traditional choice, but £25
bring them into the now with dark-coloured
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This simple plant pot cover by Elspeth Jackson will add
an instant splash of colour to your home
TOP TIP
Secure the wrapped cord with
a pin or plastic sandwich clip
to stop it unravelling when
you aren’t working on it.

Style idea
Match your fabric choices
This project is an
extract from Rag to your décor for a
Rugging Techniques bespoke piece that ties
for Beginners by
Elspeth Jackson, in to your room
published by CICO
Books (£14.99)
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With this project, Elspeth wanted to create this plant pot project to create more colour
6 Twist the first end of fabric at the

2
a no-sew option that’s uses up fabric variation over a smaller area. beginning of the coil and secure it to the
scraps from old clothing and textiles. Once With the wrong side of your first fabric bottom edge of the plant pot with the glue

7
you’ve got to grips with the technique, strip face-up, place the end of your cord gun to create a tapered start.
experiment with covering an old lamp on to the fabric strip as illustrated below. Continue to wrap and glue fabric strips
stand, a laundry basket, or little pots and Leave at least 6cm of excess fabric at the around the cord, alternating colours as

cans to use as pen holders.
You will need
 Plant pot  A selection of scrap fabrics
(Elspeth used red, orange and burgundy
3
beginning of the cord.
Apply a small line of glue around the
sides and end of the cord, then press the
fabric edges together around the cord. Fold
the fabric strip back on itself to completely
you work. Every now and then, glue the
fabric-covered cord to the plant pot, making
sure that the rows of cord are pushed up
close to each other and no gaps show
through. Don’t use too much glue, as you

4 8
velvet to add a sheen)  5.5mm cotton cover the end of the cord. don’t want it to seep between the coils.
washing line or cord – enough to cover your Carefully wrap the fabric strip diagonally Continue wrapping the fabric and
plant pot  Glue gun  Masking tape to join around the length of cord, completely gluing the cord in place until you reach
cords if needed  Scissors  Rotary cutter, covering it as you go and securing with pins the top rim of the plant pot. To better
ruler and cutting board (optional) if necessary. If you’re finding it difficult to disguise the inside of the plant pot, create

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wrap neatly, weigh down the end with one last coil on the inside edge of the pot.

5
Cut or tear your fabric into 1.5cm-wide something heavy to keep it taut. To finish the project, leave at least 8cm
strips that are roughly 25–35cm long, Tuck in the fabric corners at the end of of excess fabric, cut the cord, twist the
using either a pair of scissors or a ruler, the cord as neatly as possible, and fabric strip to create a taper and glue it to
rotary cutter and cutting board. Elspeth slightly overlap the edges of the fabric strips the inside edge of the coil, just as you did at
used shorter lengths of her velvet fabric for as you wrap to avoid any gaps. the beginning of the project.

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Aan essential
Cira Jones, Assistant Brand Manager
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If you love fresh yogurt for breakfast, you can
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Cheeky chappy TV
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Warm your cockles
Winter is porridge season here
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London-based cookie company
Doughlicious has gained a
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scrumptious, gluten-free
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Power up
Winter is all about feeding your
There are four flavours to
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Apricot and Chilli; Tomato and (vegan or dairy). Available from
Red Pepper; and Super Greens. Ocado, priced at £3.99 per box
The range is plant-based, of six dough balls.
gluten-free and organic. They
certainly disappeared fast in the
HomeStyle office during a Viva la veggies
Since opening its first restaurant
particularly cold, blustery day. in Carnaby Street in 2004, healthy
Available from Sainsbury’s fast-food company LEON has
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LEON’s already published a
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Chocolate joins Chocolate 100 recipes that celebrate the
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Seed specialist Munchy Seeds has
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STOCK UP ON FLAVOUR
Better known for its tasty vegan pâtés and rice
range features four products:
Sunflower seeds; Pumpkin seeds;
3 Seed Mix; and 7 Seed Mix.
cakes, organic health food company Kallo has Boasting a lightly-toasted flavour
launched a new range of stocks in a tube, with a trio the seeds can be used in cakes,
of flavours: Vegetable and Mixed Herbs; Garlic and bakes, soups, curries and stews,
Mixed Herbs; and Chicken and Rosemary. As with all among other dishes. The seeds
of its products, Kallo says that the squeezy stocks come in fully recyclable 500g
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Tasty midweek meals
MONDAY
PORK AND FENNEL
MEATBALLS WITH TAGLIATELLE
PREPARATION TIME 25 minutes
COOKING TIME 25 minutes
SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
● 500g pork mince ● 1 onion, grated
● 1 carrot, grated ● 1 celery stick, grated
● 1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed ● 1 tsp crushed
chillies ● 30g dried breadcrumbs ● 1 egg
● 1 tbsp olive oil ● 2 x 500g cartons passata
● 400g dried tagliatelle ● 15g fresh flat-leaf
parsley, chopped ● 30g grated Parmesan
cheese (optional)
METHOD
1 Combine the mince, onion, carrot, celery, fennel
seeds, chillies, breadcrumbs and egg in a mixing
bowl; season well.
2 Roll heaped teaspoons of the mixture into
40 balls. Transfer these to a baking sheet and chill in
the fridge for 10 minutes.
3 Heat the oil in a large, lidded pan over a medium
heat. Fry the meatballs in batches for 8–10 mins
until golden. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the
passata, then cover and simmer for 15 mins.
4 Meanwhile, cook the pasta to pack instructions.
Drain and divide between 4 bowls. Set aside half
the meatballs to use another time. Spoon the
remaining meatballs over the pasta, then scatter
with parsley. Top with Parmesan, if you like.
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Scrumptious and speedy, these recipes
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
CAULIFLOWER AND
CHICKPEA TIKKA MASALA
PREP TIME 20 minutes
COOK TIME 25 minutes SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
● 1 medium cauliflower (about 1kg) ● 2 tbsp
vegetable oil ● 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and
drained ● ½ tsp ground turmeric ● 1 onion,
finely chopped ● 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
● 15g fresh root ginger, finely chopped
● ½ 283g jar Patak’s Tikka Masala Spice Paste
● 200g fresh tomatoes, finely chopped ● 3 tbsp
non-dairy yogurt alternative, such as oat STICKY HOISIN DUCK
● ¼ x 25g pack coriander, leaves only AND SOBA NOODLES
METHOD PREP TIME 10 minutes
1 Preheat the oven to 220°C/Fan 200°C/Gas COOK TIME 25 minutes SERVES 2
Mark 7. Line a large baking tray with foil. Break the
cauliflower into large florets, reserving any tender INGREDIENTS
leaves. Toss the florets with ½ tbsp oil and spread ● 2 duck breasts, patted dry with kitchen
over one side of the baking tray. Toss the chickpeas paper ● 2 tbsp Cooks’ Ingredients hoisin sauce
with another 1 tbsp oil and the turmeric, and ● ½ tsp Chinese five spice ● ½ tsp toasted
spread over the other side of the baking tray. Roast sesame oil ● 1 tbsp Chinese rice vinegar
for 20 minutes, stirring each side and adding the ● 1 tbsp soy sauce ● 3 salad onions, 1 finely
cauliflower leaves halfway through. chopped and 2 finely sliced ● 200g pack
2 Meanwhile, heat the remaining ½ tbsp oil in a buckwheat soba noodles ● 100g cucumber,
large pan. Fry the onion for 5 minutes until soft. Add halved and sliced ● 100g mango, sliced
the garlic and ginger, and fry for 1 minute. Add the
curry paste and fry for 2 minutes. Pour in 50ml water METHOD
and cook until evaporated. 1 Preheat the oven to 160°C/140°C/Gas Mark 3.
3 Add the tomatoes and 200ml water to the pan; Heat a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Score
simmer for 5 minutes, then spoon in the cauliflower. the skin of the duck breasts in a criss-cross pattern,
Simmer over a medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Take season all over and dry-fry, skin-side down, for
off the heat and stir in 2 tbsp yogurt alternative. Add 5 minutes. Turn and cook the flesh for 1 minute,
the chickpeas and cauliflower leaves. Finish with then transfer to a small roasting tin. Mix 1 tbsp
the final 1 tbsp yogurt alternative and the coriander hoisin sauce with the Chinese five spice and brush
leaves. Serve with steamed basmati rice. all over the meat; roast skin-side up for 12 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine
the remaining 1 tbsp hoisin sauce with the sesame
oil, vinegar, soy sauce, 1 tbsp water and half the
finely chopped salad onions, then set aside. Bring
a large saucepan of water to the boil. Check the
duck is cooked, ensuring the juices run clear, then
remove from the oven and leave to rest in the tin
for 5 minutes.
3 As the duck is resting, cook the soba noodles in
the pan of boiling water for 4 minutes. Drain in a
sieve and rinse thoroughly under warm water to
remove the starch, then shake dry and toss in the
bowl with the hoisin dressing, adding any juices
from the duck. Divide between plates; top with the
cucumber, mango and remaining salad onions.
VEGAN Slice the duck and arrange on top of the noodles,
drizzling over any carving juices.
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QUESADILLAS
WITH JICMA SLAW
PREP TIME 15 minutes
COOK TIME 15 minutes
SERVES 2–4
INGREDIENTS
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VEGETARIAN ● 4 tbsp finely diced celery,
including chopped leaves ●
½ red onion, finely diced ● 3 tbsp hummus ● Freshly squeezed juice of
½ lemon ● ½ teaspoon garlic powder
● ¼ tsp chilli powder ● ½ tsp sea salt ● ½ tsp ground white pepper
● 1⁄8 sheet of nori seaweed, blitzed or chopped to a fine crumb
● 4 large flour tortillas
For the jicama slaw
● 200g jicama (a Mexican root vegetable), peeled ● ¼ cucumber, halved
lengthways and deseeded ● 1 carrot, peeled ● 2 tbsp rice vinegar
● 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice ● A large pinch of sea salt Head to
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soaked in boiling water for 15 minutes, then drained ● 355ml mango
recipes
purée ● 1 tsp sea salt ● 1-2 tbsp unrefined sugar or agave syrup
METHOD
1 To make the dressing, add the chillies, 120ml water, the mango purée, SALMON PARCELS WITH WILD
salt and sugar or agave syrup to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer for 10
RICE, PESTO AND BROCCOLI
minutes, remove from the heat and purée using a stick blender. Taste the sauce PREP TIME 20 minutes
and add more sugar and salt as needed. If too thick, add a little more water. Set COOK TIME 25 minutes
aside at room temperature. SERVES 2
2 For the jicama slaw, slice the vegetables into 2.5cm thin matchsticks
(you could substitute jicama for daikon radish if you’re unable to find it). INGREDIENTS
Mix them together with the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Set ● 250g pack Tesco cooked Blend of 7 Rice and Grains ● 20g black
aside for 10 minutes. pitted olives, roughly chopped ● 3 tbsp reduced-fat red pesto
3 For the chickpea ‘chuna’, mash the chickpeas with a fork in a small bowl. ● 1 lemon, ½ juiced, ½ thinly sliced ● 10g fresh basil, leaves thinly
Add all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Set aside. sliced ● 260g pack boneless salmon fillets ● 100g purple
4 For the quesadillas, put a large frying pan over a medium-high heat, and sprouting broccoli
put a large tortilla in the pan. Add 2–3 generous tablespoons of the chickpea
mixture into the centre and fold the tortilla in half, pressing down slightly to METHOD
spread the mixture out inside but without it spilling out of the edges. Toast 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas Mark 6. Put a piece of non-stick
for a minute or two, then carefully turn over and toast on the second side for baking paper (about 40cm long) on a board. Tip the mixed rice and grains
another minute. Slide the into a mixing bowl and break them up a little using a fork. Add the olives,
quesadilla onto a chopping 2 tbsp pesto, the lemon juice and half the basil. Mix well, then tip into the
board and slice to The Mighty centre of the baking paper.
serve. Repeat with the Chickpea published 2 Put the salmon on top of the grains and spread the remaining pesto over
remaining tortillas and by Ryland Peters each fillet. Top with the lemon slices and broccoli, then place a 30cm square
chickpea mixture. & Small (£9.99) of baking paper on top. Fold up the sides of the paper and roll up tightly
5 Serve with a heap of Photography © around the filling.
jicama slaw on top, and Ryland Peters 3 Transfer to a baking tray and roast for 25–30 mins until the salmon is
drizzle with the chilli & Small cooked through and the broccoli is tender. Scatter over the remaining basil
dressing or sauce, if desired. leaves to serve.
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AND SUPREME
After the excess of the festive season, it’s time to refresh and rejuvenate
with six healthy recipes to nourish and delight in equal measure

VEGAN

Spicy tofu ● Flatbreads and boiled rice, to serve ingredients for the five-spice mix. Let it crackle

stir-up For the five-spice mix

● ½ tsp black or brown mustard seeds ● ½
tsp cumin seeds ● ½ tsp fennel seeds ● ½ 4
and pop for about 30 seconds.
Add the bay leaves, coriander, cumin,
turmeric and chilli powder. Place the pan
Prep time 20 minutes
Cook time 25 minutes
Makes 4
tsp nigella seeds ● 6 fenugreek seeds
METHOD
1 5
over a low heat and fry for about 1 minute.
Add the golden tofu and carrots, and pour
in 300ml lukewarm water. Bring it to the
INGREDIENTS
● 4 tbsp vegetable oil ● 175g firm tofu,
Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a non-stick pan
until it reaches smoking point, then reduce
the heat slightly and add the tofu (you may 6
boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
Cook for 5–6 minutes, then add the fried
cauliflower, the shredded cabbage, peas
drained and cut into 2.5cm cubes ● 115g need to add in batches). Stir-fry for about 3–4 and salt.
carrots, peeled and cut into 2.5cm cubes minutes, until it turns golden. Remove from

2
● 150g cauliflower, cut into 2.5cm florets the pan and put to one side.
● 2 bay leaves ● 1 tsp ground coriander
● 1 tsp ground cumin ● ½ tsp ground
Heat another 1 tbsp oil, then add the
7 Cover and simmer for 4–5 minutes, then
add the chillies, chopped tomatoes and
coriander. Cook, uncovered, for 2–3 minutes.
carrots. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until Remove from the heat and serve with boiled
turmeric ● ½ tsp chilli powder ● ½ a small golden, then remove with a slotted spoon and rice and flatbreads if you like.
cabbage (about 200g), finely shredded drain on kitchen paper. Brown the cauliflower
● 115g garden peas, fresh or frozen in the oil remaining in the pan for about 3 From Vegan Kids by Heather
(boiled until tender, if fresh) ● 1 tsp salt, or minutes, then remove and drain the fried Whinney. Published by Lorenz
(use fewer if you prefer less heat) ● 2 ripe
tomatoes, cut into chunks ● A bunch of
fresh coriander leaves, chopped
3
to taste ● 4–5 fresh green chillies, seeded florets on kitchen paper.
Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the pan
and heat until the oil is about to smoke.
Switch off the heat source and add all the
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 Healthy recipes

Black lentil
dhal with
beetroot raita
VEGETARIAN

Prep time 15 minutes

Cook time 5–6 hours in slow cooker
(on high) Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
● 1 tbsp ghee or coconut oil ● 1 large onion,
finely chopped ● 3 garlic cloves, finely LOW IN
chopped ● 4-cm piece root ginger, grated
● 2 tsp cumin seeds ● 1 medium-sized green
CARBS
chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
● 3 cardamom pods, split ● 1 small cinnamon
stick ● 1 tsp turmeric ● 200g whole black
lentils (urad dhal), rinsed ● 55g dried green
lentils, rinsed ● 2 tsp vegetable bouillon
powder ● Good squeeze of lemon juice

Creamy Haddock
● 1 handful coriander, to serve ● Wholewheat
chapattis, to serve you wash your hands and preparation equipment
For the beetroot raita
● 1 raw beetroot, grated ● 100g white
cabbage, shredded ● 1 carrot, grated
● 1 small eating apple, cored and grated
● Juice of 1 small lemon ● ½ small red onion,
Gratin 3
Prep time 20 minutes
after handling raw fish.
In the same frying pan, add a drizzle of oil and
place on medium heat. When hot, add the
onion, and fry until softened, for 2 mins. Then add
the leek and half the garlic, and fry until softened,
diced ● 100ml live plain yogurt ● Sea salt and Cook time 30 minutes 3–5 mins. Reduce the heat, add the creme fraîche,
cracked black pepper Serves 2 half the parsley and water and stir. If you’d like to,
Equipment season with salt and pepper, then simmer for a
INGREDIENTS
● Slow cooker
METHOD
1
● 1 onion ● 1 leek ● 2 garlic cloves ● 10g flat
leaf parsley ● 30g mature cheddar cheese 4
further 2-4 mins.
Pour the creamy sauce over the haddock. Top
with the breadcrumbs and cheddar cheese.
Put all the ingredients up to and including the ● 2 haddock fillets ● 150g creme fraîche ● 25g Bake on the top shelf of the oven, until the cheese
green lentils in a slow cooker. Pour in 700ml hot panko breadcrumbs ● 150g green beans has melted and the breadcrumbs are golden,

23
water and stir until the ghee or coconut oil melts.
. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours, or high METHOD
for 5–6 hours, until the lentils are tender.
. To make the beetroot raita, mix together all 1 Preheat your oven to 220°C/Fan 200°C/Gas
Mark 7. Halve, peel and thinly slice the onion.
around 5–6 mins. Wipe your frying pan clean with

5
kitchen paper (you will need it in the next step).
Trim the green beans. Heat the pan on a
medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When

4 the ingredients in a bowl and season.

. Just before serving, stir in bouillon powder
and add a squeeze of lemon juice. Add a
Trim the root and the dark green leafy part from
the leek. Halve lengthways then thinly slice. Peel
and grate the garlic. Roughly chop the parsley
it’s the right temperature, add the green beans
and fry until softened, 3-4 mins. Add the remaining
garlic and cook for a further 2 mins, covered
extra salt and pepper, if needed.

Healthy Slow Cooker by

2
splash more hot water if it’s too dry. Taste and add (stalks and all). Grate the Cheddar cheese.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on a
high heat. Pat the haddock with kitchen paper
to remove any excess moisture and season with
salt and pepper. When the pan is hot, place the
with a lid or foil. If you’d like to, season with salt

Nicola Graimes, published by
Ryland Peters & Small (£16.99).
Photography by Peter Cassidy
© Ryland Peters & Small
6
and pepper.
Divide the green beans between your plates.
Serve alongside the haddock gratin and top
with the parsley.
haddock in and fry until golden, 1-2 mins. Turn and
cook for 1-2 mins on the other side. Transfer to a Recipe from greenchef.co.uk. Use the code
small shallow ovenproof dish. The fish is cooked HOMESTYLE30 to get 30% off your first box
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Syrian
aubergine
and chickpea
ragout
Prep time 30 minutes
Cook time 1 hour
Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
● 2 medium aubergines (500g in total)
● 4 tbsp olive oil ● 1 large onion, finely
sliced ● 4 garlic cloves, finely sliced
● ½ tsp ground cinnamon ● ¼ tsp
freshly grated nutmeg ● A generous
bunch of flat-leaf parsley, chopped
● 4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
● 250g cooked chickpeas, or a 400g
can, drained and rinsed ● 2 tbsp freshly
chopped mint ● A generous bunch of
fresh coriander, chopped ● Salt and
freshly ground black pepper, to season
● Yogurt and crusty bread, to serve
METHOD
12
Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan160°C /
Gas Mark 4
Cut the aubergines into 2cm
cubes and toss in half of the olive oil,
then spread out on a baking sheet and
roast in the preheated oven for about
20 minutes, turning the pieces over once

3
halfway through cooking.
Meanwhile, over a gentle heat,
soften the sliced onion and garlic in
the remaining olive oil, adding a couple
of tablespoons of water if necessary to
prevent browning. This should take
about 20 minutes, until the onions are

4
golden and melting.
Add the spices, stir around for a minute
or two, then tip in the parsley, chopped
tomato and cooked aubergine, followed
by the drained chickpeas. Add about
200ml water, bring to the boil and simmer,

5
covered, for 20–30 minutes.
Take off the heat, stir in the fresh mint,
adjust the seasoning and set aside for

6
an hour or two before serving.
Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle
with chopped coriander and serve
warm. A spoonful of yogurt and crusty
bread make good accompaniments.

The Mighty Chickpea

published by Ryland
Peters & Small (£9.99)
Photography © Ryland
Peters & Small

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 Healthy recipes

Baharat Beef
Kofta Wrap
Prep time 20
minutes
Cook time 20
minutes Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
● 1 baking potato
● 1 x bell pepper
● 1.5g dried oregano
● 2 garlic cloves
● 10g panko
breadcrumbs ● 300g x 5 per cent fat beef
mince ● 1 tbsp baharat spice ● 10g mint
● 75g Greek yoghurt ● 1 baby gem lettuce
● 4 wholewheat tortillas
METHOD
1Preheat your oven to 220°C/Fan 200°C/Gas
Mark 7. Cut the potatoes into 2cm chunks (no
need to peel). Halve the pepper and discard the
core and seeds. Cut into 2cm chunks. Transfer
both to a baking tray, drizzle with oil. Sprinkle over
the dried oregano. If you’d like to, season with salt

Pear & Berry

and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast on the top shelf of
your oven for 20-22 mins. Check and turn halfway or jug. Spoon the yoghurt mixture into

2
through cooking.
While the potato and pepper cook, peel
and grate the garlic. In a medium bowl, stir
together the breadcrumbs, water and salt. Season
Crumbles
with Vanilla
the sieve, gather the cloth and tie into a
ball with kitchen string. Refrigerate the
labneh overnight, or until the mixture
thickens, gently squeezing occasionally to

Labneh
with pepper. Add the beef mince, garlic and encourage the liquid to drain. Discard
baharat spice, mix with your hands until combined. the drained liquid. Then stir the vanilla
Shape into four mini sausage shapes per person.

3
Flatten to make koftas.
Place the koftas on a lined baking tray and
lightly coat in oil. Bake on the middle shelf until
browned on the outside and cooked through,
Prep time 20 minutes
Cook time 20 minutes
Serves 8
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paste into the labneh.
Preheat oven to 170°C/Fan 150°C/
Gas Mark 3.
Combine the pear, honey and the
water in a small saucepan and bring
for 12-15 mins. Always wash your hands and to the boil. Reduce the heat then simmer,
equipment after handling raw meat. The koftas are INGREDIENTS covered, for about 5 minutes or until the

4
cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
Meanwhile, trim and halve the cucumber
lengthways. Scoop out the seeds and discard,
● 2 medium pears (460g), peeled,
cored, cut into 1.5cm pieces ● 1 tsp
raw honey ● 2 tbsp filtered water
pear is just tender. Remove from the
heat and stir in the berries. Divide the
pear mixture into 2 x 375ml ovenproof
then coarsely grate. Place in a sieve and press with
the back of a spoon to remove as much water
as possible. Pick the mint leaves from their stalks
and roughly chop (discard the stalks). To make the
tzatziki, stir the cucumber and mint through the
● 185g fresh or frozen mixed berries
● 55g almond kernels, chopped
coarsely ● 45g macadamias, chopped
coarsely ● 50g brown rice flour ● 1 tsp
ground cinnamon ● 2 tbsp rolled oats
4
dishes, or jars.
Combine the nuts, flour, cinnamon,
oats, pepitas and chia seeds in a
medium bowl. Add the coconut oil and
extra honey and mix well. Spoon the

5
Greek yoghurt and season.
Trim the root from the baby gem lettuce, halve
lengthways, then thinly slice widthways and
drizzle with olive oil. When the pepper and potato
are done cooking, add to the baby gem bowl and
● 1 tbsp pepitas (or pumpkin seeds)
● 1 tbsp white chia seeds ● 2 tbsp
cold-pressed extra-virgin coconut oil
● 1 tbsp raw honey, extra
For the vanilla labneh
crumble mixture over fruit (piling crumble
high on top of fruit as it will sink down a

mix through. Put the tortillas onto the same baking
● 280g unsweetened Greek yoghurt
5
little during cooking).
Bake the crumbles for about 20
minutes or until the crumble topping
is golden and crisp. Serve topped with

6
tray and warm through in the oven for 1–2 mins.
Lay the tortillas onto your plates. Spread the
tzatziki over them, then top with the baby
● Pinch Himalayan pink salt ● 1 tsp
vanilla bean paste
METHOD
vanilla labneh.
Wellbeing expert Lorna
gem and other veggies. Share the koftas between
the tortillas. Roll them up tightly.
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yoghurt and salt in a small bowl. Line a
sieve with two layers of muslin or a clean
cloth; place the sieve over a deep bowl
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In conversation with
COAT PAINTS
We chat to Rob Green and Rob Abrahams,
founders of COAT Paints, about their mission
to transform the world of interior design
What inspired you to Describe your typical
launch COAT? day at work...
We both self-renovated a few
houses throughout our twenties
and thirties, and hated the
experience of DIY stores. The
choice was overwhelming
and it was impossible to get
everything done in an effortless,
one-stop way. Nothing we saw
Founders Rob Green resonated from either a brand
(left) and Rob Abrahams or experience perspective, to
say nothing of the sustainability
credentials. It all felt off-key for
how conscious consumers buy
these days, so we decided to
change the game.
Is your background in
interior design?
Not officially! But we both have
a keen eye for design and detail,
which hopefully shows in the
COAT brand. Part of our mission
is simplifying interior design
and colour choice for people,
as it can sometimes feel overly
complex and intimidating.
What are your most
popular colours?
Dark greens and warm neutrals
are always popular. Dark rich
greens, like Ditch the Tie, or dark
blue-greens, such as The Drink
have been firm favourites this
year. On the neutral side, richer
taupe shades, such as Sunday
Soul, and subtly nuanced off-
whites, like Pampas, are popular.
Where do you find
your inspiration?
East London, mostly! We love
exploring the areas around
Hackney, like Shoreditch and
Old Street. They’ve seen some
big changes over the past
few years, and the industrial
architecture paired with softer
modern styling creeping into
the new bars and restaurants
is a simple mix that we
love. Diversity of thought is
everywhere there too, so the
creative ideas really flow.
Every day’s different. In the last
few months, it’s gone from
just the two of us hand-mixing
and packing paint to having
a bigger team. We’re still both
really hands on and wouldn’t
want it to be any other way.
We both take responsibility
for defining and evolving the
brand – including making
sure that everything we do
is as sustainable as possible.
We’re working towards being
carbon negative, and actively
contributing more than we take
to help combat the ticking clock
of climate change.
What’s your top tip
for a pro paint finish?
Our favourite hack is to use
a mini foam roller on skirting
boards, doors and panelling.
Most people use a brush, but a
foam roller gives a ridiculously
smooth finish – once you’ve
tried it, you won’t go back!
What’s your proudest
career moment so far?
Running our pop-up store
in Shoreditch as part of the
London Design Festival. Actually,
seeing COAT in a physical
space and getting to meet and
chat to all the customers that
know and love the brand was
amazing. We’re thinking about a
permanent shop now.
What do you love
most about your jobs?
Variety! There’s a reason we
both left big corporations and
wanted to work for ourselves –
the freedom to choose what our
days look like and do something
that we’re passionate about. The
most fun part is creating and
naming new paint colours!
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