Indholdsfortegnelse for January 2024 i HomeStyle

MAJOR CURVE APPEAL DUNELM Freshen up Add a few colourful accessories for an easy way to transform a bland bathroom space – we love the scalloped styles in Dunelm's brand new Heart & Soul range Brush up Paint your tub to give it a whole new look Vintage vibe Brass accents will add a timeless feel LA REDOUTE Sweet dreams Natural notes and flowery prints are key to creating a serene bedroom scheme, and La Redoute's new Heritage Garden Party collection is full of budding pieces In bloom Add faux, fresh or dried florals to your scheme CREATE A WALL DISPLAY Sage advice Add tones of green to your scheme for a grounding look DFS Happy hues Give your living room a mood boost by adding bright pops of colour…

Keep it classy but quirky by combining clashing items, yet sticking to a rich colour scheme (like this olive and tan living room). Pop an Indian block-printed cushion onto a Scandi chair, or lay a Berber-style rug under a British heritage-looking buttoned footstool. While it may be daunting to mix and match, stay true to your colour scheme for effortless elegance HOMESTYLE LOVES! ADD AN ANTIQUE VIBE ON A BUDGET SCAN ME for more trending interior ideas at yourhomestyle.uk…

SCAN ME for more interiors inspo at yourhomestyle.uk style idea Mix and match colourful pieces in the same fabric for cohesion…

TOP TIP Acrylic paint is ideal for indoor plant pots as it's permanent and you don't need to use a primer. Check out The Range and Hobbycraft for budget options YOU WILL NEED • terracotta pot, approx 20cm diameter • 300x300x18mm (LxWxD) MDF or timber • pencil • jigsaw • sandpaper • four tapered wooden legs with mounting plates and screws • combi drill • grab adhesive • masking tape • colourful paint • grey paint • paintbrush INSTRUCTIONS 1 Place the plant pot onto the piece of MDF and draw around the base of the pot with a pencil. Use a jigsaw to cut out this MDF disc. Sand the edges of the disc smooth using sandpaper. 2 Take one of the leg mounting plates and place it least…

Chic minimalist design Strike up in style Make a statement Glam up your fire place…

MARBLE EFFECT TOP Bounce light around into an adjoining room BETH ‘Our kitchen is now a place that reflects our personalities’ 3 OF A KIND… TYPOGRAPHICAL PRINTS Pair with a warm white light bulb for a gentle glow ADD GLAM TO A SHELF SCAN ME for more interiors inspo at yourhomestyle.uk…

• Check the property's location in relation to work, schools and amenities • Walk around the local neighbourhood to get a feel for the area • Ask if the house is in a conservation area or if it's a listed property • Visit the property at different times of day to gauge noise levels and traffic • Examine the exterior for signs of damage, like cracks or water stains • Assess the roof for missing tiles and damaged fascias • Check the condition of the drains and gutters • Check the glazing of the windows and the condition of the frames • Determine if the layout and room sizes meet your needs • Look for signs of water damage, damp, mould or mildew inside • Assess the condition of flooring,…

IN CONVERSATION WITH Interview Describe a typical day in the life for both of you… Every day is so different for us, which is why we love our job so much! We could be helping a client organise one day, sourcing items for an interior design client on another, filming content or speaking at an event. Typically, a day starts with the school run! We both have kids so are always juggling work with motherhood. Then depending on what's going on that week, we'll either meet at our office to collect any storage we need for a client, or to work on an interiors project together. We also try to plan one day a week filming content for our social media channels. We love your new bedding collection! Where do you…

SOPHIE ELLIS Production Editor ‘My home really needs a new year clear-out, so I'll be taking inspiration from the Style Sisters in this month's interview’ REBECCA MESSINA Digital Editor ‘My resolution is to give my home office some TLC. It's the most neglected room in the house – but not for long!’ HANNAH TRIBE Staff Writer ‘I'm looking forward to adding character to my home – I'm thinking picture rails, coving and maybe even a ceiling rose!’ MICHELLE GRADY Homes Editor ‘Although I've mostly finished decorating, my flat feels a little bare. So I'll be adding artwork and accessories to style it up’…

style idea Spruce up your bench with faux fur seat cushions or a sheepskin TOP TIP Hairpin legs are available in various sizes, so if you're making a bench for a dining table, measure up to ensure you get the correct height for your table YOU WILL NEED • four hairpin legs and screws • enamel spray paint • birch plywood measuring 100x40x4cm (LxWxD) or length of old worktop • jigsaw (optional) • sandpaper (optional) • combi drill • tape • tape measure • pencil • screwdriver (optional) INSTRUCTIONS 1 Begin by spraying your hairpin legs with your chosen colour of enamel paint. Work in slow, smooth strokes to get an even finish. Leave to dry, then repeat with a second coat. 2 For the bench seat, have a piece…

QUIRKY DESIGN COMES IN 6 ANIMAL PRINTS HOMESTYLE LOVES! SCAN ME for more interiors inspo at yourhomestyle.uk…

Inspiring homes A BIT ABOUT ME I'm Katherine Nicholls, 32, a market research director, and I live with my husband Tom Fish, 36, an energy analyst, as well as our two sons, Charlie, who is two, and Oscar who is 10 months. I share my renovation journey on Instagram @houseinhove. WHERE I LIVE My home is a three-bedroom Victorian terrace in Hove, East Sussex, and we moved here in November 2018. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE Apart from a silver wall that ran along the side of the hall and up the stairs, the house was pretty bland – but both Tom and I love colour so injecting a bold look was always on the cards. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN We reconfigured the upstairs layout to add an…

WIN A PRIZE! Sponsored by… Trewithen Dairy Congratulations to the winners of #myHShome this month, you've each won a Trewithen Dairy Cornish hamper for two, worth £26.99! These hampers are full of goodies that will bring you a delicious taste of Cornwall, including traditional Cornish pasties, Cornish clotted cream, Cornish tea or Cornish coffee – not to mention jam and scones! Now, will you put your jam or cream on first…? To see the full range of treats available from Trewithen Dairy, visit trewithendairy.co.uk Show us your style! Upload your home shot to Instagram using #myHShome period drama @thedoublefrontedterrace I'm very much inspired by original Victorian interiors to match the era of my home, but with a modern twist. I love using monochrome tones with pops of colour, highlighting with…

Apply a lick of paint Purse-friendly Switching up the colour of your kitchen walls can give you a dramatic new look for just the cost of a tin or two of paint. Be sure to use a specially-formulated, moistureresistant kitchen paint which is designed to withstand humid and steamy conditions and resist mould and mildew growth – it makes walls easier to clean, too. Super saver Something as simple as giving your kitchen woodwork a fresh coat of paint can make a big difference to the look and feel of the space, and it's less work than painting the walls. Choose a hard-wearing eggshell or satin paint to withstand the wear and tear in this high-traffic area. Spruce up the splashbacks Super saver If you're watching the pennies, you can…

 LOOK ONE: TRANQUIL SPA Alex's problem bathroom This is my bathroom. It's quite a tight space and there are no windows here, so I'd like for it to feel brighter and wellventilated. The basin is currently too big for the bathroom, but I'd like to keep both a bath and a shower. I'd say I have quite a modern, contemporary style. LIKES: I like clean lines and a little colour. I'm drawn to shades of green and like plants, and not opposed to pattern! DISLIKES: Not a fan of anything too traditional or fussy. Bobbin and beaded detailing is an on-trend look why it works A bathroom is a space for relaxation and meditation. It's a space that nurtures ‘you’ time. A calm colour base, natural materials and foliage create…

Interiors stylist Laurie Davidson put together a botanical bathroom scheme for our One Problem Room feature on page 96… ‘A dining room makeover has been on the cards for a while, so I'm finally going to make it a lovely sociable space.’ We caught up with the brilliant Style Sisters on page 112… ‘It can be too easy to lose hours scrolling on our phones. Creating more mindful areas in the home so we can switch off from work mode is a thing we're super keen to improve.’ ‘I'm pouring some of my creative juices into sharing more of my work on social media,’ says interior designer Busé Gurbuz, who created a spa-like bathroom for One Problem Room. ‘I'm keeping an open mind about it and diving in at the…

Blue Nova Take a deep dive into Benjamin Moore's colour of the year, an alluring shade of blue inspired by the night sky. Introduce pattern with varying watercolour shades for added depth SCAN ME for more trending ideas at yourhomestyle.uk…

A BIT ABOUT ME My name is Char Henson-Scott, 28, an assistant merchandiser. I live with my husband Dom, 28, a UK marketing lead, and our miniature long haired dachshund, Bertie. You can see more of my home @homeoflala on Instagram. WHERE I LIVE We live in a two-bed end of terrace house, near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, and have been here for about four years. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE The whole house was very tired and unloved. It needed gutting and starting afresh but we were up for the challenge! HOW I MADE IT MY OWN I wanted it to feel cosy and homely, so I've used all my favourite colours with plenty of texture and pattern, too. It definitely feels like home now. MY FAVOURITE PART I love…

TOP TIP Drill a pilot hole in the ends of the battens to make it easier to attach them to the MDF discs Flexible MDF sheets have parallel grooves cut into one side, allowing you to bend the sheet into a curve, while retaining its strength and stability. Try mdfdirect.co.uk who will cut the sheet to size for you YOU WILL NEED • tape measure • mitre saw • 2440x1220x18mm (LxWxD) MDF board • jigsaw • sandpaper • 1800x34x34mm (LxWxD) timber batten • pencil • combi drill • screws • 1220x610x6mm (LxWxD) flexible MDF sheet wood filler 20 pieces of 2400x6x21mm (LxWxD) half dowel moulding • grab adhesive • nail gun • MDF primer • paintbrush • eggshell paint INSTRUCTIONS 1 Measure and cut two discs, both 35cm in diameter,…

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HANNAH TRIBE, STYLE ICON COLOUR FOR 2024 Discover the trending shades that are tipped for big things this year, and how to use them 62 SWEET EMBRACE ‘At the start of the year, we're turning our attention to the hues that paint brands have announced as their colours of 2024. These shades are all super simple to work with and will look fantastic all year round, too!’ 64 HOPSCOTCH 66 VIRIDIS Sweet Embrace Cocoon yourself in comfort with a soft and powdery pastel shade that's a dream to work with COLOUR PALETTE Cut through sweet shades with a dash of spicy yellow BREAK UP BLOCKS OF COLOUR WITH PATTERN 3 SECRETS TO THIS SCHEME COLOUR SHIFT The changeable nature of this shade means it appears differently when used with other…

Multi-fuel stoves If you're after flexibility with your fireplace, then a multi-fuel stove is a good choice. You have the option of burning smokeless fuel, which makes it a useful solution for homes in smoke control areas, plus you can opt for a fuel type that's readily available to you to help keep costs down. Multi-fuel stoves are often seen as the more efficient choice as many can be adjusted to burn at the optimal rate for each different fuel type, but it's worth checking the fuels available to you and the costs involved before you buy. GOOD TO KNOW While the stove itself is easy to clean (multi-fuel stoves come with an ash pan to empty after use), your chimney will need to be swept at least once a…

About me I'm Beth Freeston, 29, a mental health nurse, and I live with my husband, Liam, 31, a cabinet maker (facebook.com/corbettinteriors), our daughter Mallory, one, and Goose, the English bull terrier. You can see more of my home on Instagram @happyathome_13. ‘Now we have a space that we're truly happy in and brings us joy’ TOTAL £12,500 BEFORE My problem kitchen The original kitchen was very outdated and a bit small, featuring an odd-shaped breakfast bar with a fold-down table. How I made it work We knocked down the walls of two rooms to create a bigger space for entertaining. The starting point for the kitchen scheme was the reclaimed parquet flooring, which was paired with navy Shaker-style units, marble-look Dekton worktops and copper details. An eclectic wallpaper and…

Smoothly does it Pet paws and muddy shoes can wreak havoc on floors throughout winter – not to mention all the usual dust and debris. But with the VAX Glide 2, it's so much easier to keep things spick and span: just one pass of this cordless hard floor cleaner will pick up dirt, wash, and dry the floor at the same time! It reaches right to the edges of rooms, busting bacteria wherever it goes, which makes it a brilliant choice for open-plan spaces, from the hallway to the kitchen-diner to the downstairs loo. 3 OF BEST… CHRISTMAS STORAGE IDEAS No more broken baubles or squashed wreaths: pack your festive decs away safely until next year Save room under the sink with these compressed sponges that expand in water.…

Quick and comforting meals to serve up this winter Monday CHEESE, CHARD AND MUSHROOM GNOCCHI GRATIN PREP TIME 10 minutes COOK TIME 35 minutes SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS • 300g rainbow chard • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 leek, finely sliced • 400g mushrooms, sliced • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped • 25g butter • 2 tbsp plain flour • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg • 400ml milk • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 200g Red Fox (aged Red Leicester) cheese, grated • salt and pepper • 750g gnocchi • 50g breadcrumbs METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Remove the stems from the rainbow chard and thinly slice them. Thickly slice the leaves. 2 Heat the olive oil in a…

Party snacks Coconut and cardamom chicken PREPARATION TIME 30 minutes, plus marinating overnight COOKING TIME 10 minutes MAKES 30-40 INGREDIENTS ● 500g skinless and boneless chicken breast, cubed ● 300g coconut cream ● 2 garlic cloves, crushed ● 1 small fresh red chilli, deseeded and chopped ● 30g fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated ● 1 star anise ● seeds from 20 cardamom pods ● 2 tsp sea salt ● 2 tbsp black onion seeds or nigella seeds, to serve ● 20g fresh coriander, chopped, to serve METHOD 1 Mix everything, except the salt, onion seeds and coriander, together in a bowl. Leave to marinate in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. 2 When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6. Add the salt…