Indholdsfortegnelse for May 2020 i HomeStyle

Gosh, how things have changed since our last issue. Covid-19 and the ensuing lockdown have had a huge impact on us all. But I know many of you have decided to use your time at home to do a spot of decorating or crafting, so I hope you find lots to inspire you in this issue. We know that living in a rented property can come with limitations as far as making it your own and injecting some personality are concerned, especially when your deposit is at stake. So on page 68 we’ve got a host of brilliant ideas to inspire you with ways you can give your rental the ‘wow’factor and keep your landlord happy too! Few of us are lucky enough to live in huge houses and most…

• Always set aside time to thoroughly plan out the scheme before starting. This way, you save money by not buying items you don’t need and have a clear vision of what the space will look like when it’s finished. • Never follow trends. They go out of fashion so quickly, and you’re left forever playing catch-up on the latest fad. • You don’t need to spend a lot of money to create a beautiful home. There are many ways of saving, including buying second-hand, searching for low-cost alternatives and finding new uses for things you already own. • A gallery wall of gilded mirrors not only adds glamour to the master bedroom, it also increases the feeling of space. See homestylemag.co.uk for more great real homes…

A bit about me I’m Rebecca Lockwood, 33, a fashion stylist – www.rebeccalockwood. co.uk. I live with my husband Andrew, 35, and our son Frank, who’s almost one. Where I live My home is a four-bedroom Victorian semidetached townhouse in Manchester. What I wanted to change The ground-floor rooms were disjointed and the kitchen was too small, so we wanted to make it open-plan. I also hated the plastic windowsills. How I made it my own Redesigning the ground floor and extending into the footprint of the old conservatory has made a huge difference. In terms of décor, we’ve gone for neutral tones with Scandi and industrial touches. My favourite part I have a real soft spot for the kitchen, which was our first big project.…

You will need * 2 lengths of wood: 5cm x 1.6m * 4 dowel rods: 45cm long * Leather strapping * Power drill * Sharp scissors * Leather punch * Basic toolbox * 16 wood screws, 1.5cm long 1 Measure and mark where you want the ladder rungs (dowel rods) to sit on each of the two lengths of wood. We placed ours 35cm apart. 2 Cut eight lengths of leather strapping that are double the diameter of the rungs. Punch a hole in both ends of each leather strap. 3 Using the markings on one of the lengths of wood as a guide, drill a pilot hole so that you can screw one of the leather straps to it. Screw one end of the strap in…

How to update your windows Make sure you get it right with this sound advice • Consider wooden windows. They come in a variety of styles and can be painted any colour. Softwood windows are considerably cheaper than hardwood, so look out for a supplier. Whatever finish you choose, the exterior will need to be painted every few years to maintain the condition. • Aluminium is an expensive solution, but the results are sleek and extremely long-lasting. These are more suitable for a contemporary style of property and a wide range of colours are available. • UPVC windows are popular due to their competitive pricing and being low maintenance. Shop around and look at the different colours available. The natural wood look is extremely convincing. • Making a feature of…

• If you rent, don’t invest too heavily in items or décor that you can’t take away with you. Always consider whether you can return any décor work you‘re planning to the original scheme and ask your landlord before you start work. • I never consider my home to be finished, but that’s not a problem as changing things fairly regularly means that I don’t get bored – and any upcycling projects don’t have to be expensive. I tend to use leftovers or samples. • I love styling my home and it never stays the same for long. I’m always on the lookout for a bargain and when I do embark on a new project, I price it up and then do research to find the cheapest way to do…

Living coral Upcycling shop Done Up North has released a new selection of Fusion Mineral paint including this gorgeous coral shade, costing just £4.75 for a 500ml pot. It’s perfect for giving old items of furniture a vibrant revamp. ECO BASKETS Keep your trinkets and treasures stored away in one of these handmade baskets created from straw and plastic bags. Each basket is one of a kind and can be purchased for just £30 from Lola & Mawu. Hot new shades This Bird of Paradise pure matt paint from Fenwick & Tilbrook is just what you need to add a splash of colour to your interior or furniture. It’s £25 per litre to purchase a tin for your projects. Sari upcycle One of our favourite high street stores, Habitat, has…

Keep it private Rather than invest in expensive window treatments, Beth chose an affordable film to obscure the bottom half of her window and maintain privacy. ‘My film is from Brume. I opted for a plain finish, but they also have lots of lovely patterns,’ she smiles. Beth bought her film by the metre and cut it to size, but a made-to-measure service is available. Utilise wall space With little room to spare, Beth has made the most of wasted wall space by adding a shelf unit from Argos. Careful placement ensures it doesn’t obstruct access to the basin area. Plus, a combination of open wirework and raw timber keeps the look light and airy, while still tapping into that industrial vibe. Choose practical finishes For designer style without the…

A bit about me I’m Katie Lee and I live with my twin daughters, Lily and Anna, 10, and our dog, Baxter. Our home is a three-bedroom Edwardian house in Earsdon, Whitley Bay. My problem bedroom I’d never liked the awkward shape of my long and thin bedroom, and it was difficult to fit everything in. The bed was shoved up against the window and I kept noticing patches of paint that had dripped down when I painted the floorboards. How I made it work Moving the radiator at the bottom of the bed to the wall was the game changer, as it freed up room for bespoke cupboards. My bulky corner wardrobe was repurposed as a smaller triple wardrobe so the bed could be moved into the middle. For…

Falafel with tzatziki Prep time 15 MINUTES, PLUS SOAKING AND DRAINING Cook time 15 MINUTES Makes 20-30 Ingredients * 225g dried chickpeas * 1 small red onion * 3 garlic cloves * 2 tbsp ground coriander * 2 tbsp ground cumin * 1 large bunch fresh coriander * 1 large bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley * 2 slices rustic white bread, crusts removed * 4 tbsp olive oil * vegetable oil, for frying * sea salt and freshly ground black pepper For the tzatziki * 1 cucumber * 350g natural thick Greek yoghurt * juice of ½ lemon * 1 small bunch fresh mint, chopped * 1 garlic clove, crushed * sea salt You’ll also need * food processor and a deep-fat fryer Method 1 Rinse the chickpeas, then leave…

Pretty pastels We knew the second we walked through the door that this house had to be our home. It was dated and dirty, but it had such beautiful bones. We’ve slowly been renovating with a lot of help from my amazing dad. The ‘Blue Room’ is our favourite room. My dad panelled the walls and it elevated the room from basic to beautiful. We colour matched the Valspar paint to our Cole and Son wallpaper for a cohesive look and then added the blush pink velvet sofa, which makes me so happy! @niceinnotts From man pad to glam pad After moving in with my partner, who had a man pad consisting of a sofa, a tv and some clinical white walls, I decided to put my design and decorating…

John Lewis & Partners NEW ECLECTICS Choose a vibrant colour palette and mix and match your patterns for a truly eclectic display Next IMMERSE Give your home a refresh with colours and décor inspired by the sea for an instant interiors uplift M&S JUNGLE BRIGHTS Bold summer shades and animal motifs combine to create a standout look for inside and out B&M MODERN TRIBAL Look out for tribal-inspired prints, earthy tones and African motifs to bring this trend to life HOW TO style the look 1 Set tropical leafy patterns against a neutral backdrop to bring a sense of calm to your scheme. 2 Take the look outside with patterned tableware, natural linens and leafy plants to transport you to far-off shores.…

A bit about me I’m Emma Sutor and I live here with my daughter, Sian. Where I live It’s a two-bedroom terrace in Redditch that was built in 1991. I’ve lived here for 29 years. What I wanted to change The house was a new-build when we moved in, so it was very plain. I wanted to add fun, colour and character. How I made it my own I took the blank canvas that was our whole house and slowly built up its personality by adding colour, pattern and lots of statement furnishings. My favourite part It has to be the memories of bringing up my two daughters here (my eldest now has a place of her own). There have been many happy moments within these four walls.…

You will need * 4 x 60cm copper pipes * 1 x 90cm copper pipe * 2 x 1.5m copper pipes * 2 copper pipe tees * 2 copper pipe elbows * Epoxy glue 1 Ask the hardware store to cut the copper pipe to size. Otherwise, you can buy a pipe cutter that clamps onto the pipe and spins around to cut it. 2 To create the base, join two of the 60cm pipes together using one of the pipe tees. Secure them with the epoxy glue. Repeat this step with the other two 60cm pipes and the second pipe tee. Set aside to dry. 3 Glue a pipe elbow to each end of the 90cm pipe and then leave it to dry. 4 Glue…

How to create an industrial- style look Make the most of this cool minimalist style • You don’t have to live in a converted warehouse or have steel girders on the ceiling to create an industrial look in your home. Anyone can cherry pick the best of industrial design to bring a modern and edgy feel to their interior. • Key components to the industrial look are exposed brick, metal window frames, concrete floors, super-sized factory pendants and recycled furniture. It’s all about showing off things that are normally hidden, such as electric cables, pipes and extractor ducting. • You can still have a nod to industrial style without going the whole hog. Try exposing brickwork in a small area, such as an alcove or chimney breast. Then add a…

• I’ve used expensive items, such as designer wallpaper in small quantities, placing them alongside budget items. Doing so has resulted in a luxurious look for a lot less than you might expect. • Painting details in a room in the same shade as the walls creates a cohesive look. I‘ve then chosen different finishes as well for a fresh contrasting effect that adds interest. • The simple geometry of modern architecture is there to be celebrated with bold colours, fun patterns and crisp, graphic details. Spaces can be easily played around with in a modern house, which is something I really enjoy. See homestylemag.co.uk for more great real homes…

A bit about me I’m Emma Davies, a stay-at-home-mum. I live with my husband, Damian, a carpet fitter, our two children, Albie and Emmie, and our little cavapoo, Teddie. Where I live My home is a three-bed semi in Killamarsh, Derbyshire. It’s a rental property that was built 10 years ago. What I wanted to change It’s always tough decorating a rental but I wanted to inject some personality into the magnolia interior. How I made it my own Bit by bit, I started adding colour on the walls and texture to all the rooms, turning it into a dark, cosy home that now really reflects me and my taste. My favourite part I love the concrete-effect wall in the bedroom. I was worried it wouldn’t work but now it’s…

You will need * Chest of drawers * Wallpaper * Pencil * Scissors * Glue varnish * Sponge brush * Screwdriver 1 Remove the drawers from the chest. Unscrew the knobs or handles and set them aside. 2 Roll out the wallpaper and decide which part of the pattern you would like to use. Place the first drawer onto the paper, face down, and draw around it with a pencil. Neatly cut out the paper and then repeat with the other drawers. 3 Using a sponge brush, apply the glue varnish to the drawer fronts, ensuring all edges are covered. Paste the paper in place, smoothing it down and making sure that it’s perfectly aligned at the edges. 4 Cover the tops of the wallpaper with…

Rental properties can be tricky to decorate. Whatever changes you intend to make to the place will probably need to be approved by your landlord first and any additions must be easy to subtract – so that when you leave you can take them away without endangering your deposit. But don’t worry! We’re here to help with a selection of quick and easy décor tricks that your landlord won’t just approve of, but probably admire! DRESS UP YOUR WINDOWS Do the current curtains in your rental property feel tired and lacklustre? Why not swap them out for a fresh set? As long as you keep hold of the original curtains and purchase new ones that can be hung without damaging the wall, then the world of window dressing is your…

STYLE ADVICE Fittings and fixtures Use key features to anchor the look. Choose fittings such as taps, shower heads and towel rails in colours that complement the scheme to set the tone. Scandi staples Avoid the look becoming more industrial than Scandi by adding wood into the space, in the form of shelves, flooring and bathroom accessories. Incorporating wood adds warmth and brings a softer look to the scheme. Put your space to work Keep the principles of Scandi living in mind by ensuring that everything in the space has a function. This will help to achieve a minimalist, fuss-free style. ‘Use patterned tiles on walls and floors to add detail to the black-and-white simplicity’…

Paint a shape behind your bed At first Katie bought a woven seagrass hanging headboard, but she was never sure about it. ‘It made loads of noise when I turned over at night and it was a real dust collector,’ she says. ‘Someone on Instagram suggested painting a shape behind it to make the seagrass work better. In the end I ditched the seagrass altogether and drew a big circle with a pencil and a bit of string, then painted it in Farrow & Ball’s Sulking Room Pink.’ Make your own set of shelves As Katie couldn’t find any ready-made shelves she liked, she had some made from inexpensive OSB. ‘I like the rough texture of OSB,’ Katie says. ‘Before, I had a wire shelving unit but I got sick…

A bit about me I’m Emma and I live with my husband Stu and our children, Ettie and Ollie. Our home is a four-bed 1930s semi near Brighton. You can see more of my style on my Instagram account @emmafaith_x. My problem kitchen The kitchen and dining room were separate spaces and the décor throughout was dated. How I made it work We knocked down the dividing wall between the kitchen and dining rooms, and now have a large space that’s perfect for entertaining as well as keeping an eye on the children. We also bricked up the back door, which provided us with an area to hang wall cupboards and offset the space that was lost by losing the wall. Stu and I both liked the idea of having…

As you will know, we are facing an unprecedented situation with the Coronavirus outbreak, which is causing a number of problems for businesses throughout the UK. As a result, we are having to take some emergency short-term actions to ensure that we are able to come through the crisis as best as we can. Regrettably one of the measures is to temporarily suspend the publication of HomeStyle during April and May, until we can resume our usual schedules later in the summer. We are truly sorry that we have to take this short-term action, but with many newsagents and high street retailers temporarily closed and others reducing the number of titles they stock, we are unable to get all our magazines to you during this time. We plan to be…

How did it all begin? I started out as an editorial assistant on House & Garden magazine in the mid ’80s. A few months in, the editor told me to sit at the recently retired decorating editor’s desk. I was thrown in at the deep end, putting together roomset features in Shoreditch studios and learning the tricks of the trade from the interior decorators of the day! Describe a typical day I work from home in South London and, after dealing with the cat and dog, I might head upstairs to my office and check my emails or, if there’s a shoot on at my home, which is also a location house, I’ll race around cleaning and tidying. I also think about ideas for my blog and a new book…

LATEST RELEASE Love that crisp, soft feel of fresh hotel bed linen? Check out new bedding retailer Dusk for luxurious, super-soft linens perfect for those of us on a budget. Made from 100 per cent superior cotton, the elegant sets are simple and understated in crisp white or, if you prefer a little touch of colour, choose a soft pink, dove grey or elegant navy. The Twilight range is one of our favourites, with beautiful quilted details on the cushions and bedspreads and with prices starting from £6, you can transform your bedroom into a hotel suite in no time! NEW COLLECTION For a beautiful colour explosion head straight to Debenhams and discover the fabulous new collection from Lucy Tiffney. From teapots to storage jars, aprons and oven gloves, her…

How to maintain hardwood floors Take care of wood flooring and it’ll last for years • Design a cleaning routine. Ideally, hardwood floors should be dusted daily with a microfibre cloth. Vacuum weekly or fortnightly using the floor-brush attachment – never with the beater bar as it can damage the surface – then, using a specialised hardwood floor cleaner, damp mop once a month. Consistent cleaning is the best way of preventing scratches. • If you can, protect hardwood floors from direct sunlight using curtains, blinds or shutters. Over time, UV rays can cause hardwood floors to discolour and fade. • If your floor has a surface finish, polish it every few months using an appropriate product (this will depend on the type of finish your floor has) and buffing…

• I’ve definitely learned where to spend and where to save. If I could do it again, I’d probably spend more on lighting. For instance, the big white industrial lights in the kitchen were from IKEA due to budget, but I really wanted authentic orange factory ones. Whenever I’ve gone with my gut and spent money, such as with the exposed conduit lighting, I haven’t regretted it. • I assumed I’d have to spend about £20,000 on a kitchen of this size, but we saved money by doing lots of research and going to IKEA with our own design. We also saved money by choosing a cheaper laminate worktop but paying a bit extra for metal trim around the edge that makes it look more expensive. See homestylemag.co.uk for more great…

A bit about me I’m Victoria MacDonald and I’m married to David. We have two children, Maisie, aged five, and Rudi who’s three months. Where I live My home is a three-bedroom new-build in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. We’ve lived here since 2016. What I wanted to change The house was a magnolia box when we bought it. I wanted to inject colour and personality, and add interest and character. How I made it my own David owns a specialist tile shop, Amore Tiles, so we have some stunning designer tiles. I’ve drawn on inspiration from Instagram and Pinterest to complement them. My favourite part The Crittall-style mirror wall I’ve created in the dining area: bang on trend, but it cost a fraction of the real thing!…

You will need * Rainbow template * 2 sheets A4 paper * Sticky tape * Scissors * ½ metre of white fabric * Iron-on vinyl * Pencil * Tea towel * Iron * Pins * Sewing machine * Polyester stuffing * Needle and thread 1 Go to homestylemag.co.uk. Enlarge and print the rainbow template on two sheets of A4 paper. Stick them together with sticky tape and then cut out the rainbow shape. 2 Fold the length of white fabric in half and place the rainbow template on top. Draw a line around the rainbow with a pencil, about 2cm from the template and then cut out the fabric pieces and set them aside. 3 Cut out each rainbow stripe. Place the iron-on vinyl face down on your…

How to paint a concrete-effect wall Create a showstopper feature wall by blending dark, medium and light-coloured paint to achieve a 3D effect • Apply your dark base layer in random strokes over the whole wall. Don’t worry about a neat finish apart from the edges where the walls and ceiling meet. This doesn’t need to fully dry before you put the next layer on because you want to be able to smudge the colours. • Use the same roller or brush to add the medium colour. Don’t cover the whole wall as you want some base layer to show through, and some paint can be thicker in places to add texture. Where the two paints meet use a sponge or rag to roughly blend the colours, but don’t be…

Invite the natural world into your living room by using materials you’ve found by the coast or in a woodland to build this one-of-a-kind shelf. Not only will it add a playful touch to your home, but it will also be a great place for putting your favourite reads and treasured items on show. Takes 6 hours You will need * Hand sander with 400 grit sandpaper * Hand saw * Measuring tape * Pencil * Drill with drill bits to match screw heads * Scrap wood * Screwdriver * Rubber mallet * Multipurpose craft glue * Five wood shelves, 12.5-20cm x 91.5-122cm * 8-10 birch logs cut in pairs of varying lengths, 20-30.5cm * 16-20 screws, 0.4cm x 4cm * Wood plugs to match screw heads…

A bit about me I’m Beth Goward, a transport support officer. I recently bought my first home – a tiny two-up, two-down terraced cottage in the Suffolk countryside. My problem bathroom Not only was the bathroom tired and dated, but it was also very cramped. A badly thought-out layout meant there was limited floor space and even less room to manoeuvre, mainly due to the large loo that sat in the path of the doorway. So, my first priority was finding a way to open up the space. How I made it work I got rid of the large built-in cupboard and then moved the toilet under the window, alongside the basin to help free up space on the opposite wall for a sleek walk-in shower. The look was inspired…

Invest in key pieces ‘I think the kitchen worktops make the most impact when you enter a kitchen for the first time so I wouldn’t scrimp on those. The composite we chose is cheaper than granite would have been and it’s still a really durable option.’ Give the room a focal point ‘We added the cast-iron fire to create a feature on the dining room wall and add a bit of character. It makes it feel really cosy, particularly in the winter and I love how it works with the blue wall and open shelving unit, which is useful for displaying my knickknacks and continuing the little pops of pink around the room.’ Spend time getting it right ‘I paid extra to have the cupboards colour-matched to Farrow & Ball’s…

Monday California walnut and wild mushroom gnocchi Prep and cook time 20 MINS Serves 2 Ingredients * 2 tbsp olive oil * 50g celery, diced * 50g shallot, diced * 50g carrot, diced * 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped * 40g dried porcini mushrooms, rehydrated in boiling water for 5 mins * 60g California walnuts, crushed into small pieces * 150g fresh spinach gnocchi (or regular) * 20g parsley, finely chopped * 15g grated Parmesan Method 1 Boil a pot of salted water and add the gnocchi. Let it cook for 1 min or until they float at the surface. Use a ladle to save some of the cooking water, then drain the gnocchi and set it aside. 2 Sauté the celery, shallot, carrot and garlic for 3-4…

Best buy Grab a bag of Fairfields crisps and raise 20p for The Brain Tumour Charity. The Lightly Sea Salted crisps have been made in memory of school girl, Lizzie Bramall, who was in the same class as the co-founders’son. From £1.89 at the East of England Co-op and independent stores. QUICK FIX Who says being vegan means you can’t indulge? Chicago Town has launched a Sticky BBQ Jackfruit Stuffed Crust Takeaway pizza, which you’ll find in a freezer aisle near you. Priced £3.50, it boasts dairy-free mozzarella and a tomato-sauce stuffed crust! Fresh find Light and refreshing, Luscombe’s Cherry Crush is the perfect soft drink for a warm afternoon spent lazing in the garden. With its organic sour cherries and hints of Sicilian lemons and Madagascan vanilla, it’s a…