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Great value, easy to understand, inspiration for home decorating and improvements for every room in the house

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Welcome
After such a wet winter, it’s so lovely to feel that spring is well and truly underway. The warmer, sunnier days are certainly making me want to pick up a paintbrush and give my home a freshen-up for the season ahead. In this issue, we’ve got some fa
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Editor-in-Chief Anna-Lisa De’Ath Features Editors Catriona Burns, Michelle Grady Staff Writers Catherine Smalley, Hannah Tribe, Sophie Demetriades Editorial Assistants Ella Rhys-Jones, Katie Dutton Designers Sally Bufton, Beth Charlton Lucas, Lib
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THIS MONTH We Love…
Set up in 2015 by Lucy Montes de Oca and Kate Clark in the Wiltshire town of Tisbury, Montes & Clark is an interiors company that curates crafted colour for the home. In 2018, the pair joined forces with Emily Pinset and set up a larger shop in the t
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Your Letters
After searching for a bathroom cabinet that was a little bit different, I managed to find this one on eBay for £25. I painted it using an Annie Sloan paint and arranged my vintage bottles filled with bath oils and salts inside – they look so much bet
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Household Hints
With the warmer months fast approaching, it’s high time you prepared for the flood of summer gatherings and got your outdoor furniture in tip-top shape. Dust off the cobwebs and follow these simple steps… First things first, prepare the area where
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What To Look Out For THIS MONTH
These pretty plates will entice all your dinner guests to the table and are perfect for sharing dishes Discovery side plate, £2, Wilko What better way to drink wine than out of these charming, decorative glasses? Floral wine glasses, £8.50 each
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WE TEST… Paint strippers
● How easy was it to use? ● How long did it take to work? ● How effective was it? With a nice, thick viscosity this stripper was easy to apply with a paintbrush and didn’t drip. We left it on for an hour and the paint started bubbling up really quick
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Be a SMARTER SHOPPER
Renovating the kitchen and bathroom can increase the average property value by 10 per cent. Source Tap Warehouse Ditch the gas guzzler and switch to a low-emission car to save up to £145 a year on tax. This is based on a vehicle registered between
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Expert CONSUMER ADVICE
Contactless technology has made paying for items so much simpler and speedier without the need for PIN numbers and cash. But whether you’re using a debit card or a smartphone app, it’s worth taking these tips into account to ensure your money stays s
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Safety First
Q How can I protect my phone to stop others using it to make payments if it’s lost or stolen? Ava Williams, Truro A Keep your phone password protected with a PIN that locks it when not in use and change it regularly. If you do lose your phone, let
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Decorating
Keep it simple and add a touch of pared-back elegance with wire-framed accessories. Counteract any of the industrial coldness you might associate with metal by choosing items that boast smooth curves and warm wood alongside crisp lines and defined an
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TREND ALERT… Maximalism
If you’ve had enough of Scandi-style minimalism, this trend is the perfect excuse to unleash your pent-up creativity. Maximalism is an unapologetically fun style that floods the senses. Different patterns, textures and design ideas are layered on top
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My Passion For Collecting Has Given This Room Character
Taking on a four-bedroom 1970s house which needed updating in Hampton, south-west London, five years ago, Zoe Vannozzi and her husband Tom left the living room until last. Although ample in size, there were several aspects they needed to tackle to ma
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3 OF THE BEST... statement mirrors
Go moody and monochrome with this striking mirror in sleek black metal. This mirror’s diamond shape and shiny gold finish will bring glamour to any setting. Add a touch of on-trend rattan to your scheme with this unusual curved design.
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New Dividing Doors Have Given Us Two Spaces We Love
Having lived in their Edwardian semi-detached house in Wandsworth for 15 years, Louise and James Steen had to admit they’d never got the living room quite right. ‘One end of it at the front of the house was constantly in use, but the other end, which
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3 OF THE BEST... floral accessories
Detailed tulips, carnations and roses pop against this cushion’s black background. Place this print velvet chair in front of a plain wall for maximum impact. Brighten up a side table with a lamp base decorated in a burst of tropical blooms.
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We Love The Scandimeets-industrial Look
Pushing themselves to buy a bigger house for their growing family in Surrey, Heidi and Matt Stone were always desperate to start on the living room. ‘We moved from a three-bedroom semi on a main road to a four-bedroom Victorian semi in a much quieter
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3 OF THE BEST... deer accessories
Hang this copper stag’s head to add a quirky touch to a scheme. Classic meets contemporary with this unusual antler clock in a polished silver finish. Create an eye-catching coffee table centrepiece with a bold bronze and glass candleholder. ■
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Learn to pair PATTERN LIKE A PRO
Don’t worry, we get it. Blending striking patterns and loud colours can be daunting, especially when getting it wrong can mean a costly mistake. But don’t let this deter you from conquering your fears, because our expert advice will help you master t
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PATTERN RECIPE: Wallpaper
A vertical stripe wallpaper can help to make the ceiling feel higher, whereas a horizontal one will elongate the room to create the illusion of more space. If you have lots of block-colour furnishings, then a neutral-toned striped wall is a great ide
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Power-up Your Prints
When selecting wallpaper, consider the size and height of the room – do you want to use a pattern to make the space seem wider, or give the impression of higher ceilings? An eclectic mix of patterns can be really striking, but you need to make sure
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Combine Scale And Style
Start by deciding on the scale you want the floor pattern to be: would you like small tiles with intricate details, or large ones that show off the design from a distance? Small tile patterns can complement a compact space really well, as they harmon
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PATTERN RECIPE: Accessories
This elegant, geometric design would work well alongside a delicate floral wallpaper in a soft blue colour scheme. A geometric lampshade will perfectly complement a striped wall and rug, or even a bright Orla Kiely-inspired wallpaper to achieve a ret
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Add Interest With Accessories
When you’re mixing and matching patterns, ensuring that there is balance in the space is paramount. If you have a large, bold pattern somewhere in the room and would like to incorporate more elsewhere, then you may want to bring in two small-scale so
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GIVE YOUR WALLS the ‘wow’ factor
Is your solid-colour feature wall not quite hitting the mark? Perhaps what you’re really looking for is a way to add a completely unique spin to your home décor – and we’ve got just the solutions for the job. Read on for expert guidance, tips and tec
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Kitchens & BATHROOMS
Are you fed up of those grubby tiles you’ve had in the kitchen for a few years too many? Give the space a makeover with AluSplash’s selection of sea-inspired splashbacks. Spring is the ideal time to bring some freshness and vitality into the kitchen
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Bathroom Beginnings
Taking the leap into the world of bathrooms, Penelope Bedroom is now including bath towels, robes and home fragrance in its offerings. Beautifully sumptuous and luxurious, its new Turkish cotton towels are definitely not designed for the beach. If yo
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Savvy Space-savers
Sleek, streamlined and handleless cabinets can help to make bijoux kitchens feel larger. As this modern monochrome kitchen scheme with a luxe matt finish by Magnet shows, coordinating the wall cupboards with the paintwork and tiles helps to create th
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Tidy Tip
‘Although the drawer in the fridge is intended for fruit and vegetables, I find that I forget about them if they’re stored in there. I keep my healthier foods on shelves at eye level to bring my attention to them as soon as I open the fridge door. St
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We Reveal Our Top Ten Bargain -buy Dishwashers
Once you’ve finished your dinner and settled down for the evening, the last thing you want to do is go and stand by the sink to clean all the cutlery and crockery you used to eat it. That’s why we’ve compiled a selection of energy efficient dishwashe
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A Reworked Layout Gave Us Our Dream Space
Laura and Chris were already living on the same street when this house came up for sale. ‘We wanted somewhere bigger and we also wanted a renovation project, so when this came on the market, originally a three-bedroom house not touched since 1942, we
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A Helping Hand
Although doing work yourself can save money, Laura recommends calling in the experts to speed up the process. ‘Get tradesmen to do the work and just get the job done. Both myself and Chris were working full-time then I fell pregnant, so it would have
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Expert Tip
‘Light-coloured tiles can make a small bathroom look bigger as they reflect more light. Also, a top tip is to use the same wall tiles as the floor ones; this will enhance the feeling of space by creating a continuous look. Alternatively, you can save
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Shopping List
Bath; bath feet; bath taps; toilet; basin; basin taps; toilet roll holder, £1,500 (ex-display), Kudos. Ultimate2 10mm shower enclosure panel 1000 mm, £258; shower panel fixing kit, £104, both City Plumbing. For similar bathroom suite, try the Winches
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GREAT And Small
For bathrooms that open out onto a hallway or main living space, like this under-the-stairs room, go for a traditional design that’ll complement the surrounding décor and stand the test of time. This Abbey toilet and basin set has a classic Victorian
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MAKE IT easy
This month we’re all about creating stylish additions to your home that have a unique, personal touch. Hand-dye fabric before sewing a modern quilt, sculpt delicate spoons using tactile clay, and give a boring stool a new colourful personality. Plus,
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MAKE, DO & CRAFT
Display your plant pals in an abstract painted vase and pot with metallic details two packs of air-dry clay clay tool rolling pin craft knife masking tape chopping board greaseproof paper glass jar, 7.5cm diameter glass jar, 9cm diameter sandpaper
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REVAMP, REPAIR, Recycle
Although a useful addition to a kid’s bedroom or play space, wooden stools aren’t always the most exciting-looking piece of furniture – so why not liven up this functional item with a fun new look? You can even get little ones involved in picking out
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Sew Simple
Tie-dye isn’t just for jazzing up old T-shirts – you can bring this distinctive pattern into your home scheme too. All you need is plain white cotton and fabric dye in two co-ordinating shades; we’ve used blues for a seaside-inspired vibe. Just wrap
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DIY masterclass
For many of us, starting the day with a hot shower is not only a daily ritual but also a real pleasure, so it’s no surprise that bathroom renovations are often top of the list when it comes to home improvement projects. While you may well want to emp
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Ask the EXPERTS
Q I’d like to redesign my kitchen so that the whole family can be involved during cooking. But I don’t have a lot of space to include a kitchen island. What would you recommend instead? Anushka Patel, Windsor A Tim Spann, National Sales Manager U
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Reader Homes
Have you just finished decorating your home? If so, we’d love to see some photos and who knows, they may even be featured in a future issue! You can share them on Instagram using #YHlovemyhome and #YourHomemagazine, or email yourhome@immediate.co.uk
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CRAFT STASH Must Haves
This beginner’s course teaches the basics of making traditional stained glass. Expert tutor Carol Grey will show you how to use lead to make a 20cm square panel. The course runs at FSC Flatford Mill in Suffolk on the 23rd May. Materials, lunch and re
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This Renovation Project Was A Really Lucky Find
In the five years since Sophia and Tom Hardy bought their four-bedroom home in Lichfield, it has become totally unrecognisable from how it was on the day they moved in. ‘I’d always wanted a period property and really loved the idea of a renovation pr
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Come On In...
OUR HOME Is a four-bedroom mid-terrace period property in Lichfield. We think it dates back to the 1800s. WE ARE Sophia Hardy, 37, stay-at-home mum, part-time blogger and content creator. Tom, 36, a senior insurance underwriter and retained firefigh
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6 Ideas To Steal
Co-ordinate your pictures to add a natural flow to your home. Botanical prints, from £5.96, Desenio Metal and wood will give your scheme an industrial feel. This table doubles up as two levels of storage. Skandi storage table, £40, Argos Home A
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I Used Interesting Wallpapers And Colours To Link The Rooms Together
With its quirky fairytale chimneys, wide wooden floorboards and original sash windows, Fenella Falconer and her husband Charlie were immediately drawn in when they first viewed the Grade-II-listed house that would eventually become their home. They h
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Come On In...
WE ARE Fenella and Charlie Falconer, an interior designer and operations manager for a travel company. We live here with our six-year-old daughter, Harriet. OUR HOME IS A double-fronted Georgian townhouse in Manningtree, Essex, that was originally o
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Ideas To Steal
If you have nautical connections in the family, a model sailboat would be a lovely addition to the mantlepiece. English sailing yacht model, £50, The Nautical Company Use seagrass baskets to showcase plants or store linen. Seagrass belly basket,
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Second-hand Finds Make Our Home So Unique
Florist and mum of three Amy Giles-Heard was living just around the corner when she spotted the ‘for sale’ sign go up on this house five years ago, and issues with her then-home meant she felt ready to make the move. ‘We had spent years renovating ou
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Come On In...
WE ARE Amy, a florist, and my partner Matthew, an accountant, along with our three boys, Joe, 21, Theo, 12, and Eddie, 11. We have two cats, Rosie and Nahla. OUR HOME Is a semi-detached five-bedroom Edwardian house, a two-minute walk away from Dover
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Ideas To Steal
Add vintage style with a tripod lamp, which is just the right amount of Hollywood glamour in any cosy corner. Tripod lamp, £35, Argos A wall of mix-and-match mirrors look super stylish and very on-trend. Mirrors, from £17.50, Oliver Bonas Give yo
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Food&drink
* To make a delicious side, parboil your potatoes. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C Fan/Gas Mark 7. Once the potatoes are tender, drain them, drizzle with olive oil and add sea salt, freshly ground black pepper and rosemary or thyme. Roast for 25 minu
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Fishing For Compliments
PREPARATION TIME 5 MINUTES COOKING TIME 15-20 MINUTES SERVES 4 ✔ 500g dried spaghetti ✔ 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ✔ 4 garlic cloves, sliced ✔ 1 tsp fennel seeds ✔ 1 large red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped ✔ 150g white crab meat ✔ 50g brown
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Wake Up And Smell The Coffee
PREPARATION TIME 20 MINUTES COOKING TIME 20-25 MINUTES SERVES 8 ✔ 2 tbsp coffee powder ✔ 2 tbsp boiling water ✔ 200g butter ✔ 200g caster sugar ✔ 4 eggs ✔ 200g Freee self-raising flour ✔ 250g cream cheese ✔ 1 tsp icing sugar ■ Put the coffee into a
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Home IMPROVEMENT
Smart home technology is all the rage at the moment – and it’s not set to slow down soon. You’ve installed the smart doorbells and alarms, and now it’s time to turn your attention to 247 Blinds, a brand that has boarded the high-tech bandwagon. Embra
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All You Need To Know About Building An Extension
If you’ve outgrown your home, your first thought is to find somewhere bigger. But high house prices and moving costs mean climbing the property ladder is harder than ever, so many people are expanding their homes instead. According to LV= General Ins
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Expert Advice
‘Owners should know what they want to get out of the space, to understand and have a good feel for how they use the house, and how they want to make it better. They need to consider how the new space is going to connect with the original rooms of the
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Case Study
With a second child on the way, Lucy Daly and Adam Norris’s two-bedroom semi-detached house in Chesterfield was bursting at the seams. The couple knew they needed a bigger home with more bedrooms and living space suitable for a young family. ‘We view
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Editor’s Choice
Let your little ones sleep safely and soundly in this bed of dreams. The soft tones and adorable cloud safety rail are sure to make bedtime a little more enchanting – especially when paired with this charming, handmade canopy. Beaumonde’s natural clo
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Gardening
If you’re a bird lover who’s also a vegetarian, you may prefer to avoid feeding birds suet or mealworms. Boxwild has developed a vegetarian bird food box which contains three popular blends and a seed scoop. The All Seasons Blend is a nutritious mix
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IN YOUR GARDEN This Month…
Gardening by the sea may look like a breeze when you visit the coast on a calm, sunny day but in reality, many beachside gardens have to contend with salt-laden strong winds for many months of the year. Those with sheltered, south-facing sites may ha
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Top Three Plants
This vigorous rambling rose may only flower once for a few weeks from the end of April onwards, but when it does it’s clear to see why so many professional gardeners rave about it. The thornless branches become smothered in hanging sprays of butter-y
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Shopping Guide
Abode 01226 283434 www.abodedesigns.co.uk Anglepoise 02392 224450 www.anglepoise.com Anthropologie 0800 3092500 www.anthropologie.com AO 0161 4701100 www.ao.com A Place For Everything 01244 680501 www.aplaceforeverything.co.uk Argos 0345 6402020
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Next Month In…
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Eco News
At this time of year there’s always something to do in the garden, but unpredictable weather means that you need the right footwear for the job. Introducing the cheery wellie designs from Joules that will keep you smiling no matter how damp it gets.

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