Your Home September 2021

With the days getting shorter, the end of summer can feel a little flat, but thankfully September also brings new interiors looks for the coming season, giving us homes lovers plenty to get excited about! Turn to page 24 for the latest trend inspired by nature, and then head to page 43, for three beautiful new schemes that we think you’ll love – plus affordable finds to help you create the looks. Make the most of the last days of summer with gorgeous gardening ideas on page 131, or discover 8 ways to bring the outside in on page 50. And, if you’ve always fancied a conservatory – or you have one that could do with an upgrade – then turn to page 122 for everything you need to know.…

HOT FROM THE HIGH STREET Habitat With primary-coloured hues and statement architectural forms, Studio by Habitat is for those who don’t shy away from the bold. The collection is intended to spark joy, combining vibrant patterns and fluid forms for a contemporary yet fun look. Flower power Welcome the scents of the garden into your home with Floral Street’s home fragrance collection. On a mission to make the range natural and clean, these scents are totally vegan and free from dyes and parabens. Our favourite? The invigorating Wonderland Bloom, a blend of Sicilian lemon, fresh guava and cotton candy. Both candles and diffusers are priced £34. SET THE TABLE Bring a touch of Japandi to the dining table with Coffee & Cloth’s minimalist tableware. Pair the earthy-hued Organi Side Plate,…

We’re reading… The Annie Sloan Collection, £19.99 With 75 step-by-step paint projects, this is the decorating bible you need if you’ve recently moved! Learn how to stencil, print and gild, and discover Annie’s top tips on colour combos. We’re following… @ourwoodfield3storey Inviting, spacious and modern, Vicky’s home is overflowing with inspiration. Expect to find plenty of upcycling ideas, including gold-leaf-embellished chests of drawers and DIY understairs storage. Mixing old and new is key to Vicky’s style, so make sure to go on the hunt for some vintage goodies! We’re going to… The Country Brocante Harvest Fair, 18th September Taking place at Daylesford Organic Farm in Gloucestershire, the epitome of country chic, this fair embraces all things quintessentially English. Hunt for antique gems, enjoy tea and cake in the tea rooms…

…and relax I thought I’d share my garden makeover with you. We recently removed a dilapidated shed from our patio and the space this created is now a perfect suntrap. I bought the chair, table and accessories all for under £30 on Facebook Marketplace, and I found the metal trellis dumped behind some garages (it was a squeeze wrestling it into my car). It is now a lovely spot for my morning cuppa – and all done on a shoestring budget! Carmel Ferguson, by email Your Home says: This looks like the loveliest sunny spot, Carmel! We especially love the bold blue wall colour peeping through the trellis. Makeover magic While in lockdown, I decided to give a new lease of life to my very old kitchen. I sanded, primed…

I absolutely love your magazine, especially the craft section. Last month, I was particularly interested in the windowpane-style mirror. I’d just had a new front door fitted and was wondering what to do with the old one. Your article inspired me to use it as a feature in my garden, so I attached it to a previously ugly wall next to the mirror I made. It’s now the entrance to my secret garden. Thanks for the inspiration! Olive Ruane, by email Your Home says: What a wonderful little oasis you’ve created, Olive! It’s great to see you’ve made the windowpane mirror from the magazine, too. ★ Olive’s letter has won her a Hydro-herb 3-pack gift set, worth £50!…

HOW TO... organise your hallway Nobody wants to step through the front door into a hallway full of clutter, but it is a busy space that can very quickly decline into a state of disarray. So, follow our top tips to get your hallway looking as tidy as possible before the big winter coats come out… • First and foremost, think about storage space. Hooks, drawers, baskets – you can never have too many places to hide miscellaneous items. Why not allocate a drawer for each member of the household? Then, you’ll all have a convenient spot to place your things when you come in, and pick them up from when you leave. Rather than lining shoes up by the front door, get yourself a shoe rack or, if you…