This is our promise to you – we’ll bring you all the beautiful things you really want, at prices you won’t believe, to create a home that you love completely. We will scour the high street, internet and beyond to uncover the best bargains. Team that with quick fix makeover secrets, throw in a menu of fuss-free recipes, then add simple makes to sneakily cheat the look , and you have a magazine to come back to time and time again, all at your fingertips on your tablet or phone. What more could you ask for!
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Decorating & styling • This month, shop our edit of the best new collections on the high street; dive into this year’s Retro Resort trend to create a stylish, laid-back scheme to suit any room; and get a first look at the latest spring/summer decor ideas with stunning updates for your home and garden
Shop the high street • Check out our selection of the best bargain buys the high street and web have to offer right now
Style insider Retro resort • Make a splash with a buoyant scheme inspired by vintage poolside glamour
GET THE LOOK • Transform your space with these decorating essentials
HELLO sunshine • Get a first peek at the new summer collections, with plenty of quick switches to bring your rooms up to date
Reader homes • Be inspired by this month’s gorgeous real homes, packed with stunning ideas to steal!
IT’S NEVER DULL HERE - IT FEELS LIKE spring every day! • After five years of hands-on renovation, Ceri and Matthew Clay have transformed their neglected bungalow into a light-filled, open-plan home
Strawberry flair • Have fun with this fruity motif and add sweetness and light to your scheme, just like CeriHAND-PAINTED WALL ART
WE DID EVERYTHING OURSELVES AND IT was so satisfying • With a can-do attitude to DIY, Fern Hutchinson and her partner Dan have turned their plain new-build house into a cosy and inviting family home
Natural light • Combine a neutral base with warm woods and accents in sky blue and soft green, to make every room feel brighter, just like Fern has done
MY HOME FEELS SO joyfully me! • Tropical tones, clever design, and playful details bring Justine Guillermou’s reimagined Victorian flat to life, reflecting her eye for dopamine decor
Urban jungle • Recreate Justine’s industrial-meets-tropical look with raw materials, plants, and plenty of bright colours
Home upgrades • This month, make the most of the bank holiday weekend with 9 easy upcycling ideas to turn tired pieces into items to treasure; shop the IKEA favourites interior pros swear by to get a designer look on a budget; transform your kitchen and bathroom with luxe-for-less updates; plus, be inspired by Monty Don and create a beautiful pet-friendly garden
9 BRILLIANT bank holiday upcycling ideas • Give tired or unloved furniture a new lease of life with these easy, affordable revamps
Best-ever IKEA buys • Our favourite interior designers and experts reveal the pieces they couldn’t live without, so you can take inspiration from their tried-and-tested favourites
Luxe FOR LESS • Your kitchen and bathroom are the two hardest-working rooms in the home, so give them a little TLC with these beautiful budget upgrades
BIG CHANGES ON A small budget can be done! • Using money-saving solutions, Briony Teasel colour-boosted her kitchen with soft pastels, faux terrazzo and warm wood tones
Soft serve • Combine pastel shades with stripes and gold accents, like Briony, and drift into daydreams of ice creams and sandy beaches
How to… choose the right kitchen worktop for you • Whether you’re designing a new kitchen from scratch or just planning an update, we’ve got everything you need to know to make an informed...