Innehållsförteckning för January 2023 från HomeStyle

Happy new year and welcome to our first reveal of the hottest new trends in interiors for 2023! From sizzling colour palettes - check out Very Berry on page 19 - to the fresh new signature patterns and prints in our Decorator's Moodboards (p73), there's so much to inspire your next project. With the holiday season drawing to a close, our decorating features this month include four pages of brilliant ways to create a chill-out zone at home (p80), so you can relax after all the festivities. And on page 90, you'll find clever ideas to give your work-from-home space a refresh, to help you start the new year with a tidy desk and a smart new video backdrop. January is a time when we all feel the pinch and…

MATALAN Country kitchen Whether you live in a big city or tiny village, bring a warm, welcoming vibe to your kitchen with some rural charm. Put the kettle on-this style is sure to draw in guests! Au naturel leave kitchen essentials out on display for a Lived-in Look Stylish details A scallop trim gives this timeless Look a touch of modern romance Chill-out zone Natural materials, organic shapes and jumbo plants give a relaxed look and feel On display Put this tray on a coffee table for an extra layer of interest DUNELM Global artisan Get the well-travelled look from the comfort of your sofa with a desertinspired colour palette, layered textures and accessories with a handcrafted style SCAN ME to shop these products at yourhomestyle.uk NEXT Emporium Rich colours,…

NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL Blooming new year As the noise and hubbub of new year celebrations quieten down, It's time to take a more mindful approach to styling, and the ancient Japanese art of ikebana fits the brief. Ikebana fower arrangements are simple and sculptural while also aiming to honour the natural world by creating an art form from materials, such as blossoms, branches and leaves. Work with dried fowers and stems to craft a wintry arrangement placed in a vase made from organic materials, such as this flower stone. SAVVY STORAGE On the safe side Precious Christmas baubles that have taken years to collect can be delicate and easily broken. One way to ensure that they are kept safe, and to avoid any upset when the next festive season rolls around,…

TOP TIP Upper case alphabet letters like these are usually about three quarters of an inch tall. Keep this in mind when choosing the size of your frame - for longer phrases, you'll need at least A4 in size YOU WILL NEED • thin gold frame, minimum 1cm deep • ¼in diameter dowel rods • hacksaw• stapler • gluegun • blackfelt• alphabet letterboard letters, from Letterglyph on Etsy INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove any backing or glass from your frame and place it face down. Measure the width of the gap from one internal edge to the other, horizontally across the frame. Your dowels will need to be the same length as this gap. Cut the dowel rods to this length with your hacksaw. 2 Cut strips of black felt to the…

A BIT ABOUT ME I'm Chloe Greenwold, 29, and I'm an interior design student. I live with my husband, James, 33, our son Freddie, three, and daughter, Eden, 17 months, plus our three family pugs, Ralph, Gary and Emily. WHERE I LIVE We live in a 1930s three-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester, Essex. We've lived here for three years. You can see more of my home oh Instagram @.thegreenwoldgaff. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE The house was full of teracotta and lavender paint with pine woodwork and brown carpet throughout which I wanted to gat rid of as soon as I moved in. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN I've used colour and texture to make the house feel more homely and I've adapted the space to make it work…

HOME HEATING 01 Replace worn window seals Weathered or perished window seals let cold air into your home so replace them with good-quality sealant as soon as you can. New sealant usually costs between £6-£12 per window. If you get the professionals in to fit it, Checkatrade says you can expect to pay between £24-£84 per window for the labour on top. 02 Use wool draught seal tape For a quick, easy and sustainable way to seal windows and doors, Sheep Wool Draught Seal Tape is a naturally insulating material that can plug any draughty gaps. It's also 100 per cent compostable after disposal and costs £7.50 for 5m. You can also buy foam tape for a few pounds. 03 Heat yourself, not the room Save money by keeping yourself warm…

Many of us don't have the luxury of a desk to work from, so the kitchen table has quickly become known as the home office. If you work from a laptop and can keep the clutter at bay, there's no reason why this solution can't become the best option for you. A few smart purchases can help you work from the table comfortably and efficiently, without it affecting the rest of the household. INVEST IN AN OFFICE CHAIR Buying an office chair might seem cracy when there are several dining chairs to choose from, but an adjustable office chair can be raised or lowered to suit the table and your own needs. They often offer better support for your back too, so that you don't suffer as a result. And,…

Three simple tricks to try in your own home 01 Savvy seating ‘I freed up some space by removing the chunky radiator, so there was room for a Comfy seat, which I made myself. I bought a basic bench, painted it, and then added padded cushions on the bottom and back fixed by Velcro so they don't move. it was simple to get foam padding cut to the right size, and then I designed and had some striped cotton fabric printed off myself, which was Surprisingly cheap. The pink and orange Stripes match the poster I designed above it and now I can seat four people easily.’ 02 Match your table setting ‘Take the main accent colours of your scheme and repeat them in your crockery, cutlery and candles. For…

Three simple tricks to try in your own home 01 Go for a black floor We toyed with putting down laminate, lino or hardwood, but after peeling back the Carpet We realised the floor boards were in really good condition. They were already gained black around a section where there would've been a rug, and I loved that look against the' old antique wood wardrobe and my green paint Samples on the wall. I was worried it might dull the room down but, actually, it lifts everything else.’ 02 Bring back period features The fireplace was previously boarded up and full of rubble and soot. ‘Unfortunately, we didn't find an original fireplace behind it, but we tried to mimic what might've been there as best we could,' says Laura. ‘I'm…

KATIE DUTTON, ECO CHAMP This cosy new pillow from Bensons for Beds features a quilted cover and is made with 100% recycled materials, £19.99. 3 OF THE BEST Thermos containers Grab and go Taking hot meals, fresh snacks and chilled drinks on the road has never been easier, thanks to Brabantia's stylish new container range. Available in three contemporary shades; Jade Green, Dark Grey and Light Grey, the collection comprises a water bottle with handy strainer for fresh fruit; various sized lunch and salad boxes; a spill-free soup mug; a three-piece cutlery set and a leak-proof breakfast bowl with separate compartments so you don't have to worry about soggy cornflakes! To top it off, they're 100 per cent recyclable and dishwasher safe. Prices range between £9.95–£15.95, from brabantia.com. Flip your…

C ongratulations on your new collection with Terrys Fabrics… Thank you. I absolutely love it. It's been an absolute joy to work with Terrys. They enabled me to have free reign over pattern and colours so it's properly a design that's from my heart. This range includes two new designs. Yarrow and Wisteria. What was your inspiration? I am a big outdoors lover. I moved up to East Riding in Yorkshire in lockdown and that coincided with the start of the collection and putting designs, ideas and colours together. Yarrow is a flower that I grow in my garden, wisteria trickles around the front of my Georgian house. Don't look too far for inspiration - it's all around! This second collection includes bedding what are your bedtime essentials? I find the…

KATIE DUTTON Staff Writer ‘I'd like to try colour blocking. I love the idea of painting the inside of a cupboard or adding a pop of neon to a door frame.’ KATIE NICHOLLS Senior Production Editor ‘I'm looking forward to indulging in the calming trend for bringing nature in using colour, texture and pattern’ HANNAH TRIBE Staff Writer ‘I love the trend for graceful curves. These soft lines give furniture a gentle look, perfect for creating relaxed spaces'. CATRIONA BURNS Features Editor ‘I'm excited about wallpaper borders making a comeback. It's a great way to add subtle colour and pattern to a space.’…

Sunset strip Carpetright is cheering up our winter days with its new styles for 2023. If you're not sure about taking the leap with bold colours on your wall, how about using them on your boor instead? This stunning golden carpet is a perfect accompaniment to subtler paint shades, like putty pink and white. Or, if you want to dip your toe into some patterned décor, there's this soothing yet stimulating blue vinyl design - lovely for hallways, kitchens and home offices. Check out the new looks at carpetright.co.uk. One coat wonder Linseed paint is set to be a new staple in the decorating world, thanks to Leeds-based brand Brouns & Co spearheading its manufacture in the UK. Traditionally used in Scandinavia, linseed paint has incredible durability, so much so…

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style idea Use two or three different animal prints in similar colours HOME STYLE LOVES! SCAN ME to shop these products at yourhomestyle.uk…

Inspiring homes A BIT ABOUT ME I'm Abi Hugo, 33, and I'm an online content creator and upcyler. I live here with my husband, Ian, 34, who works in finance, and our children, Henry, five and Emilia, two. You can see more of my horrie on Instagram ©thewhitethistle. WHERE I LIVE Our home is a three-bedroom detached 1970s house in Maldon, Essex. We moved into this house in November 2020. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE Most rooms were white and grey, and quite bare, so the house felt a bit cold and unwelcoming. Although the kitchen and bathroom were fine, they were definitely not my taste and the dated red carpet was awful. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN I've updated the kitchen and bathroom and warmed the whole house…

SCAN ME to shop these products at yourhomestyle.uk Emily Mariko's rice cooker Creator of the viral TikTok salmon rice bowl dish, Emily Mariko would be stumped making meals without her trusty Japanese rice cooker. Emily actually uses the Zojirushi rice cooker, but this yum Asia model is a great dupe. Your seawood salmon rolls will be transformed! It's currently £169. Lick's 2023 colour palette Lick's new colour range is getting a lotta love on Insta and we are big fans too. This fresh paint palette is inspired by nature and a longing to reconnect with the world around us. There are simulating blues, calming earthy neutrals and an energising orange too, £42. Scandi-chic string shelves Originally designed in 1949, these effortlessly cool shelves have stood the test of time and…

style idea Team these versatile mono designs with natural meterials or a bold colour HOMESTYLE LOVES! SCAN ME to shop this page at yourhomestyle.uk…

13 Showers vs baths Swap long soaks in the bath for a four-minute shower and you can save £20 a year, according to the Energy Saving Trust. Equally, cutting down on lengthy showers could save you money too: spend less time in the shower (a maximum of four minutes each day) and you could save around £95 a year. 14 Dishwasher vs washing-up On average, a fully loaded full-sized dishwasher uses between 9.5-14 litres of water per cycle. A washing-up bowl of water holds around 10 litres. So, if you pop a dishwasher load on once day, it will use less energy than washing-up by hand three times or more. Other ways to save include: • Don't pre-rinse dishes before adding to the dishwasher • Only run it on a full…

IN THE ZONE My home marries functionality With contemporary design and cosy accents. I have a love of rich colours, textured wall surfaces and using paint finishes to add a creativa flair to my home The office nook in my living room is one of my favourite corners. It brings together textured elements, such as my luxe velvet-cord chair, and natural materials, like the pampas grass, along with a painted-arch feature wall. I've chosen simple, minimal furniture and accessories that create clean lines and an illusion of Space in this multi-functional room. @our.home.atno50 OPEN TO ALL We had a vision to create a bright and modern open-plan living area with as much natural light as possible. We avoided internal beams and added sliding doors, three roof lanterns and windows either…

SCAN ME for more stylish upcycling ideas at yourhomestyle.uk pre - upcycle Turn a plain step stool into a colourful, space-saving side table with a playful modernist design. While still useful as a step stool, it now doubles up as a stylish side table that's perfect for popping next to the sofa or your favourite armchair. Tenhult step stool, £25, IKEA • 3cm paintbrush • paint tester pots in two shades • 1 cm flat bristled artist's paintbrush • Wild Thing wallpaper in Brights, £43 per roll, Lust Home • pencil • paper PVA glue • scissors • craft knife • metal ruler • cutting mat clear varnish INSTRUCTIONS 1 Using a sanding block, lightly sand the surface of the stool to remove any imperfections and create a'key'on the woodwork that will…

get into hot water Have more control over your shower with the eMOTION range from Aqualisa. These clever units heat water to the exact temperature that you desire, without drawing on your home's hot water. This means no risk of scalding, and you don't have to worry about the temperature suddenly dropping out when someone-turns a tap on in the kitchen - particularly handy for busy families! <- ahead of the curve When revamping your bathroom, you often have to choose between a modern or traditional look. However, with the Hanna collection of brassware from Aqualla yog can have the best of both worlds. The Sleek silhouette has softened edges and gentle curves, meaning these taps and shower mixers will look right at home whatever your scheme. Every tap in…

M Monday BUTTERNUT SQUASH FETTUCCINE PREP TIME 10 minutes COOK TIME 20 minutes SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS • 1 tbsp olive oil • 60g butter • ½ large (500g) butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 cm cubes • 350g fettuccine pasta, or any pasta shape you like • 2 shallots, finely diced • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 8 large sage leaves, finely shredded • juice of ½ lemon • 25g finely grated vegetarian Parmesan cheese METHOD 1 Heat the oil and 15g butter in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the squash, cover with a lid and cook, stirring regularly, for 10 minutes until the squash is tender and turning golden. 2 Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pan of salted water for 1 minute less than the…

Interior Design Masters star, Rochelle Dalphinis unveils her new-look Kitchen on page 98… 'I'm excited about the trend for coloured concrete using vivid shades, like electric blue and paprika. Use pre-cast coloured tiles to tap into the look.’ We catch up with interior designer and TV personality, Linda Barker on page 128… 'I'm really excited about embracing colour and pattern much more. If you have the time, the space and the inclination, just go for more colour and more pattern!’ Hayley Gilbert shares her moneysaving tips on page 63… 'I'm looking forward to embracing texture. From natural woods and fluted finishes to comforting soft furnishings, it's something that works with any budget, too’…

Set your sights on spring and update your look with bunny accessories. Keep it simple with folksy vibes and wild rabbit motifs so that the effect is cute but still feels sophisticated. We love designs that make the most of the rabbit's glorious shape, like the wonderful brass hook from Sass & Belle. But be careful… once you start adding adorable rabbits to your schemes, they'll be multiplying before you know it! SCAN ME to shop these products at your-homestyle.uk PERFECT FOR HOT CHOCS JUST HANGING OUT…

A BIT ABOUT ME I'm Natasha Turley, 33, a GP. I live with my husband, Patrick O'Halloran, 35, also a doctor, and our two boys, Alfred, three, and Walter, who is seven months old. WHERE I LIVE We live in a detached four-bedroom Victorian house in Bromsgrove, which we bought in March 2019. I share my renovation journey on Instagram @at_home_with_taddy. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE We moved in when I was pregnant, so my priority was creating a comfortable family home. As the original décor was fairly bland, it was easy to slowly add colour, pattern and accessories. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN We were On a budget from day one so apart from saving to re-do the bathroom, everything has either been upcycled, is second-hand or has…

TOP TIP Look for lovely retro drawer handles like these on eBay for a vintage version, or try Westwoodbricks on Etsy for a fun, colourful alternative YOU WILL NEED • wallpaper lining paper • Posca PC-8K black paint marker pen • acrylic paint for stripe background • chalk paint for unit • tacky PVA glue • paintbrush • decorative handles INSTRUCTIONS 1 Measure the length and width of the recesses in the door of your bedside unit and cut lining paper to the same size. Set aside. Paint your unit with your chosen chalk paint, leaving the recesses unpainted. Paint your paper with your background stripe colour in acrylic paint. Leave to dry. 2 Start your stripe pattern by drawing in a wavy line from one side towards the centre…

HOMESTYLE LOVES! style idea Be stylish and practical and place a hard-wearing jute rug under a dining set SCAN ME to shop this page at yourhomestyle.uk…

TOP TIP Note that when knitting your i-cord, different yarn weights need varying sizes of double pointed needles. If in doubt, just try a few rows as a test style idea Colour match the wool to your wall for a subtle, blended look SCAN ME to learn all the knitting basics at gathered. how YOU WILL NEED • DK weight knitting yarn • two 3.5mm double pointed needles • needle nosed jewellery pliers • wire cutters • 16 gauge jewellery wire • pen and pencil INSTRUCTIONS 1 Start by drawing but the word you want to create keeping your pencil on the paper at all times, including any loops to create a 'scripty' look. Once you're happy, lay a length of wool along the pencil line from the start of…

01 seek out a relaxing spot You won't need an entire, room for your soon-to-be oasis, just a little creative thinking! So, start by taking a fresh look around your home, as any potential chill-out zone is likely to be something as simple as an under-used corner, wasted alcove or even a window recess. Of course, your chosen Spot needs to be somewhere you can feel comfortable and relax, in peace, so think about its immediate surroundings and visualise how, with a few tweaks and a little furniture re-arrangement, you could make the most of the available space. Adding a comfy armchair will always go a long way to guaranteeing a cosy nook - as does choosing a cocooning design that makes you want to sink back and unwind. However,…

“Creating a zone for your workspace in your bedroom or living room will help to set healthy boundaries between work and relaxation. Start by choosing a wall colour for your work area, such as warm green and contrast it with a white wall for sleeping” Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture & Choice HONE YOUR ZONE Creating a dedicated work space when you're working from home is the best way of making the most of your time and cranking up your productivity tot. If your living room, bedroom, hallway or dining room has become your new office space, carve out an area that allows you to focus and have everything you need to have to get the job done, with no distractions. COLOUR CODE A great way of creating your work…

About me I'm Rochelle Dalphinis, 35, an equality, diversity and inclusion lead for an architect's practice. I also own an interiors and gift company, @Iunaspotdesign. I live in a two-bedroorn semi-detached 1930s houselin Dagenham, Essex with my cat, Coco. ‘My new-look kitchen has become the go-to destination for friends. They love it!’ TOTAL £776.42 My problem kitchen I've Been here eight years, and I hadn't really dealt with some of the leftover bits from the previous owners that I never liked. The kitchen units themselves weresound, but there was a huge white cupboard covering an electrics board and a chunky radiator with a cover over it that was stopping the dining area being useable. How I made it work Painting the units dark blue and the handles gold made a…

‘I was worried the black floor might dull the room down, but it actually lifts everything else’ About me I'm Laura Morris, 30, and I'm a teacher. I live here with my husband, Matty, 31, our childran, Phoebe, three, and Miles, 11 months, plus ourshih tzus, Penny and Pepper. Our home is a five-bed house in Houghton-le-Spring. See more on my lnstagram @ourgeorgianplace. 1 TOTAL £1,508 My problem bedroom There were damp issues, Cracks in the old plaster, some damaged floorboards and no central heating or radiators. The room was so hideous that we avoided it altogether and slept in the room that's how Miles' nursery. thought if this house is haunted, this is where the ghosts probably live! How I made it work We restored the original timber floorboards…

LOOK ONE: MOUNTAIN LODGE Monica's problem hallway My hallway lacks character. I'd love some ideas for how to give it personality and make it feel cosy without looking dark, and to be welcoming to guests as soon as they step through the door. Right now, it feels a bit empty - I'd like to bring it to life. LIKES: warm colours, wooden furniture, cosy textures. DISLIKES: anything too bold, bright and OTT. SOPHIE WARREN-SMITH why it works Create a welcoming hallway with a difference by looking to rustic mountain cabins for inspiration. A forest or mountain mural is a quick and easy way to instantly Set the scene — pick out the main colours for the accessories to add cohesion. Wooden accents and warming tones of ochre and green, with…

KATIE NICHOLLS, SUPE R FOODISTA Budget-busting and waste-saving ideas, plus noble efforts to share food wealth all gave me inspiration this month… along with tasty new treats on the high street Time to Blossom Whether you're dipping your toe during Veganuary or you're a veteran vegan, we'd like to whet your appetite with Cooks&Co's Banana Blossom. Sales have soared by 339 per cent in recent months as this tasty fish substitute is proving to be super popular. Available at Ocado, RRP £2.30 WASTE NOT, WANT NOT! ZERO HERO With money tight and environmental concerns rising, saving on waste in the kitchen is a quick change you can make straight away. It's estimated that each year UK households throw away edible food worth £13.8 billion which, says ecoexperts.co.uk, amounts to a…

Comfort food Brown butter baked potato soup PREPARATION TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 1 hour 20 minutes SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS • 4 large baking potatoes • 110g butter • 1L vegetable or chicken stock • 150ml sour cream • 100g grated Cheddar • olive oil, to drizzle • salt and pepper For the crispy potato skins • potato skins, reserved from the baked potatoes • olive oil, to drizzle • 30g grated Cheddar METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6. Prick the potatoes with a fork, rub the skins with a little salt and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour until the potatoes are soft when you insert a sharp knife into the centre. Set aside until cool enough to handle. 2 In a saucepan, melt the…

Veganuary COOK IN 10 MINUTES Caponata gnocchi PREPARATION TIME 5 minutes COOKING TIME 10 minutes SERVES 2 generously INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp sunflower oil • 1 aubergine, chopped into 3cm cubes • 1 tsp dried oregano • 1 red onion, thinly sliced • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced • 8 cherry tomatoes • 1 tbsp sultanas (golden raisins) • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 10 green olives, pitted and halved 500g (1lb 2oz) gnocchi (ensure dairy- and egg-free) • juice of ¼ unwaxed lemon • pinch of sea salt and black pepper • generous handful of basil leaves METHOD 1 Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat and cook the aubergine, oregano and red onion for 5 minutes until the aubergine starts to soften. 2…