Innehållsförteckning för February 2023 från HomeStyle

When the Christmas decorations have been packed away, I always find that my home suddenly feels a bit empty, which is the perfect excuse for an update or two! As most of us spend more time indoors at this time of year, it's also when we notice the areas that could do with a little TLC. On page 81, you'll find our 15 quick and easy tips to help you give your home a mini makeover - whether that's a lick of paint, some fresh accessories or changing up your room layout, all with a focus on maximum results for minimum spends. If you're planning bigger renovations or updates this year, turn to pages 63 and 70 to discover this month's freshest new style drops, with schemes to suit every…

HABITAT Pop and pattern With whimsical shapes, playful prints and mood-boosting colours, Habitat's new range radiates positivity - a quick and easy way to enjoy an interiors pick-me-up! Dig in! An oven-to-table dish is a must for serving up family roasts Make it pop Scandi-style backdrops let bright and bold pieces sing Suits you Striking colours give traditional furniture pieces a fresh new look Luxe for less A frilled edge adds a high-end designer vibe M&S Country twist Put a stylish spin on the classics with scallop detailing, romantic ruffles and retro gingham. Mix and match colours, shapes and styles for an on-trend modern look SCAN ME to shop these products at yourhomestyle.uk WAYFAIR Curved cocoon Envelope yourself in sumptuous comfort with Wayfair's mix of tantalising textures, organic finishes and…

WEEKEND PROJECT Think pink! Vibrant pink is going to be absolutely massive this year. Colour experts Pantone have announced a high-octane delight called Viva Magenta as their colour of 2023, and with the upcoming Barbie Movie, we're all going to see this rosy hue everywhere. Pink packs a powerful punch so, if you love the colour but you're unsure about painting a large space in this dramatic shade, why not indulge in something just as rich but a little more delicate, like Vixen from Graham & Brown? Leading the way What do Marie Curie, Jane Goodall and Rosalind Franklin all have in common? Well, as female scientists, these three women are among a host of often under-celebrated trailblazers who helped change the world for the better. On 11th February, the…

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SCAN ME to shop these products at yourhomestyle.uk Hot pink lava lamps Whether you love ‘em or hate ‘em, there’s no denying lava lamps are a hot trend right now. We have to say, we can’t resist this vivid pink style that looks stunning next to luscious green houseplants and pastel yellows and blues. This design is from the Science Museum online shop, for £20. BLOOMIN' MARVELLOUS Cowboy boot planters These boots aren’t made for walking! While they might be mini in size, these adorable ceramic cowboy boots have enough room to pop in some dried floral stems, or you could keep one on your desk to hold pens. They’re made by HomeGirlElegy on Etsy, priced from £28. Papasan chairs Originating from Asian countries, including Japan and the Philippines, papasan…

3 SECRETS TO THIS SCHEME HOUSE RULES This look is all about bright and bold colours, so don't be afraid to break the rules and put together quirky combinations. Red and pink look fabulous together, as do blue and green! GO FOR BOLD Crisp, clean lines will look more modern than softly tonal or watercolour stripes, so avoid patterns with gradients or ombré effects for an on-trend effect. BREATHING ROOM Ground a powerful combination of colours with a healthy dose of white. This palate-cleansing tone will give the other colours space to shine individually, and will prevent the effect from feeling overwhelming or cluttered. Tie your walls to your bedding with matching cushions or throws Striped tiles can be laid to create all kinds of unique patterns This sunny shade…

It’s a well-known fact that natural daylight plays a big part in boosting our mood, in fact it’s the number one thing that house buyers look for. You can increase the amount of light you bring into your home by installing larger windows, fitting sun tunnels, switching wooden doors for glazed ones or replacing stud walls with glass panels, however all of these options can be costly. Happily, we’ve got lots of affordable hacks to help make your home feel lighter and brighter… ON REFLECTION One of the easiest ways to make your home feel brighter is to use reflective surfaces to bounce light around your room. Glossy wall and floor tiles are ideal for increasing the sense of light in a room, but can be expensive to install in…

TOTAL £3,438 About me I'm Rosie Dickens, 30, and I'm a social analytics director. My one-bedroom flat is in an old converted office block in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. I bought it in March 2018. You can see more of my home on Instagram @the_flat_that_rosie_built. My problem kitchen The living area lacked personality with its off-white walls and beige carpet,while the faux wood kitchen wasn't to my taste and had very little storage and worktop space. Over time, my Cupboards became cluttered, and I'd be hunched in the corner preparing food because There was nowhere to spread out. How I made it work Adding the breakfast bar gave me room to install a dishwasher, an extra cupboard, loads of worktop space and a place to sit and eat.Changing the door…

‘Being able to freshen it up and add colour has made it feel alive’ About me I’m Sarah Reed, a stay-at-home mum and part-time content creator @copperbeechhouse. I live in a four-bedroom house in Warrington, Cheshire, with my partner, Jon Peasant, and our children, Ted, four, and Raffy, two, plus our golden retriever, Phoebe. TOTAL £3,023 BEFORE My problem bathroom The previous owners had started to do it up, so it was half-done, but the grey cladding wasn’t to our taste at all. The room was too small and it felt really dark with a tiny window. As the existing extension wasn’t stable and we were planning a new extension, it made sense to start from scratch. How I made it work It started with the second-hand vanity unit, which…

How to tile a bathroom wall Tiling expert Kamila Swiatecka from Tile Giant gives her top tips for a pro finish Begin by selecting an adhesive that’s suitable for your tiles and walls, then mix it as per the instructions. The adhesive dries quickly, so work in small sections and remember to ‘butter’ your tiles. This means spreading additional adhesive on the back of your tiles just before pressing them into the adhesive on your wall to help to increase the bond strength of the mortar, fill any voids on the back of your tiles and fill any minor warps in the tiles themselves. Use a slight jigging motion when you are pressing the tile onto the wall. Place your next tile on the wall, close to the first, leaving…

M Monday CHICKEN AND BACON DIAVOLO PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 45 minutes SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS • 25g butter • 2 tbsp olive oil • 3 cloves garlic • 2 tins chopped tomatoes • salt and freshly ground black pepper • a pinch of sugar • 1 tsp of smoked paprika • 1½ tsp of crushed chilli flakes • 100ml double cream • 200g rigatoni pasta • leftover cooked chicken or turkey, torn into chunky strips • 125g cooked smoky bacon, snipped into small strips • 200g frozen petit pois • chives, or your choice of herb, chopped • Parmesan cheese, grated, to serve METHOD 1 Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the olive oil and garlic until fragrant. Add the tinned tomatoes, season well with salt and pepper, then…

KATIE DUTTON Staff Writer 'We tried making candles for YourHomeStyle's TikTok and now I can't get enough! I think I'll try some citronella ones next' KATIE NICHOLLS Senior Production Editor 'I have lots of old picture and mirror frames collected from charity shops, so I'll be getting creative with some art' HANNAH TRIBE Staff Writer 'I can't wait to make some ruffled gingham cushions, it would be rude not to make matching curtains too!' CATRIONA BURNS Features Editor 'I've just bagged a second-hand bamboo chair frame that's crying out for some comfy seat pads - in hot pink I think!'…

Magic carpet These beautiful new rugs from Weaver Green have us looking forward to warmer days. The Lycia collection, named after the ancient state situated in modern day Turkey, takes its cue from the traditional designs of the region, while also giving a nod to the future with its sustainable manufacturing. Amazingly, each rug is made from up to 3,000 plastic bottles, otherwise destined for the seabed and landfill. The plastic element gives these rugs an advantage too, as it adds UV protection and weather resistance so you can use them outdoors as well as in. Stylish, sustainable and sun-ready? That's top scores from us! weavergreen.com Bring your bright side The bold, unapologetic colours of the early noughties are back with a bang this year! If tangerine oranges, hot pinks…

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A BIT ABOUT ME I’m Ellie Morley, an English teacher. I live with my husband, Roger, a physics teacher and our son, Ollie, five. You can find me on Instagram @home_by_ellie. WHERE I LIVE Our home is a four-bedroom new-build in Trentham, Staffordshire, and we moved here in August 2018. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE We were lucky that we could pick all and fixtures and fittings. After choosing simple, neutral essentials, it was a case of finding ways to give the rooms personality and making it feel like our home which I think we've finally done. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN We extended the kitchen-diner by adding a conservatory. We planned this before we even moved in as I knew from the floorplan that I wanted more space…

TOP TIP Instead of buying large amounts of each type of dried grass or flower, buy a bouquet of dried blooms and use this to create your wreath YOU WILL NEED •brown paper•paper wrapped 2mm florist's wire, try floristik24.co.uk•strong craft glue•pegs•2 small white pompoms •a selection of dried leaves and grasses: such as white ruscus, gypsophila, broom, bunny tails (lagurus) and pampas grass •string•20cm (8in) bamboo hoop, try Amazon•twine INSTRUCTIONS 1 To make the brown paper leaf sprigs, begin by cutting out a series of leaf shapes from brown paper - make these approximately 2.5 × 8cm. Cut 15cm of paper wrapped wire and curl the bottom of one leaf around the wire, glue in place and use a peg to hold it in position while it dries. Repeat this…

Add a touch of heritage style to your home, like Laura, with these classic pieces HOMESTYLE LOVES! style idea Place candles and vases in front of this overmantel mirror, designed to rest on the mantelpiece SCAN ME to shop these products at yourhomestyle.uk…

ROOM WITH A VIEW We are currently in the middle of renovating our property. The house lends itself to a rustic, relaxed style. I like to use second-hand items where possible as I love the personality they bring. This home office spot was accidental. It wasn’t until we plastered the room that I really took notice of this little space and its expansive views. Luckily, I already had this desk and it fits perfectly under the window. Not many people say they can’t wait to go to work, but I genuinely love my little office! @renovating_cartrefle LOVELY & LOVED I describe my home style as ‘modern-country’ with an emphasis on sustainability. The table and chairs are second-hand, the sketches are by my late Grandad and the cupboard doors under the…

01 Flexible entertaining key to turning Rosie's room into a social space is the vintage drinks trolley she picked up in a charity shop for £10 after being inspired by Instagram. She added marble-effect vinyl to improve the worn surface and styled the shelves with a variety of drink accessories, such as gold shot measures, a glass pineapple from John Lewis & Partners and flamingo bottle openers. 'I love that the trolley is pretty to look at as well as being a practical piece,' she says. 'It's easy to pull into the room to become the focal point of the evening and it can be tucked away when it's not needed.' 02 Style a breakfast bar Matching the new worktop with the existing one gives the kitchen a unified finish…

01 Timeless features 'A traditional-style toilet and towel radiator works well with the classic, elegant look we've gone for in the bathroom. We had the same toilet in our last house, and everyone always liked the novelty of the old-school design,’ says Sarah. ‘A blush-coloured towel complements the pink panelling, while on the bottom of the wall, we've used a different-coloured tile as a stylish alternative to a skirting board. It looks great and is really easy to clean.' 02 Make art on a shoestring Most of the artwork is from Juniqe, but the vintage flower prints are from a postcard book with frames painted in the same pink as the panelling. ‘It’s a really cost-effective way of creating artwork,’ says Sarah. Other ideas include mounting different tile samples, which…

Choosing the right coloured grout can turn a plain wall into a serious style statement. Whether you want a cool, classic monochrome scheme with white metro tiles and black grout, or a mermaid aesthetic with gold grout and teal fish scale tiles, this practical filler needn’t be dull! You can buy pre-mixed coloured grout, or you can make your own unique shade by mixing a tub of white grout with acrylic water-based interior paint. Be sure to test out a few shades first, and let them dry overnight to get a good idea of the colour. SCAN ME to discover more DIY solutions on yourhomestyle.uk…

You don't need to use an expensive olive oil to make this cake as you don't want the flavour to be overpowering Sable grape and olive oil cake V PREPARATION TIME 25 minutes + cooling COOKING TIME 1 hour 15 minutes SERVES 12 INGREDIENTS •400g Waitrose Sable seedless red grapes, stalks removed•100g plain flour•100g ground almonds•1 tsp baking powder •½ tsp fine salt•3 tbsp flaked almonds •150g caster sugar, plus 1 tsp for the topping •3 medium British Blacktail free-range eggs •120g olive oil, plus extra for greasing•2 tbsp whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)•a few drops almond extract (optional)•2 lemon thyme sprigs, leaves only•crème fraîche (or dairy-free alternative), to serve (optional) METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6. Put the grapes on a baking tray and roast for 25…

Craft expert Heather Nugent shows us how to make a gorgeous floral wreath on page 46… 'I'm going to design a tapestry wall hanging in a fresh spring palette, which will be decorated with a mix of embroidery and 3D felt flowers.' we catch up with crafting and colour queen, Zeena Shah On page 113… 'I'm going to make a trio of marbled wall art to brighten up the walls in our hallway. I might also marble some picture frames and display some postcards that I've had for a while.' Anna-Lisa De'Ath shares 15 quick and easy mini makeover ideas on page 81… 'My next project is a cloth appliquéd patchwork quilt. It’s a great way to use up all those fabric scraps I’ve been squirrelling away, and it'll keep…

From minimalist line art to decorative sculptural accessories, the trend for homewares featuring the human form is set to continue in 2023. We love this enduring style for its ability to lift the design mood with its quirky statement pieces, whether they're purely ornamental or perfectly practical, like these hand-shaped door knobs by Sass & Belle. DOUBLES AS A RING HOLDER GREAT GIFT FOR A LOVED ONE…

A BIT ABOUT ME I'm Cara Baker, 50. I live with my husband, Andy, 52, and I manage the administration for the building company we own. I like to record my renovation journey on Instagram @caradiseinteriors. WHERE I LIVE Our home is three-bedroom 1930s detached house in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. We bought it in April 2013. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE The whole house to be honest! There was damp due to a leak that had never been addressed, the building also needed a completele new heating and electric system, kitchen and bathroom, and we wanted to re-jig the floorplan so we could make better use of the space. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN By making the living room smaller, We managed to give Space to the kitchen and…

Update an accent chair or sofa with a statement leopard print star cushion, like Cara, made from cosy fleece or faux fur TOP TIP This process works for any simple shape - why not try a heart or a crescent? SCAN ME to download the star template at yourhomestyle.uk YOU WILL NEED • Star template - download from bit.ly/leopardstarcushion • 1 kg white toy stuffing (try Amazon or Hobbycraft) • 2m leopard printfleece or faux fur • sewing machine • machine thread in Black • pins • sewing needle • fabric marker (such as tailor's chalk or a heat erasable pen) • pencil • scissors • sheets of paper • sticky tape INSTRUCTIONS 1 Begin by taping sheets of paper together to make a 95 x 95cm square. Draw a…

A BIT ABOUT ME I’m Laura Ferguson, 38, a credit controller. I live with my husband, Andrew, 41, a property consultant, and children, Rosa, nine, Josie, seven and Clara, four, plus our dog, Coco. WHERE I LIVE I live in an Edwardian four-bedroom terraced house in Roker, Sunderland. We bought it in October 2018. I share home updates on my Instagram page @edwardian_property_parade. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE It needed more colour and the narrow, corridor-like kitchen layout didn’t work for us. In the future, we’d like to knock the bathroom and toilet into one, too. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN Every room has been redecorated using a rich, dark palette of blue, green, burgundy and pink. The kitchen has been completely redesigned to give us loads more storage…

TOP TIP We’ve used linen to make our lampshade, but you can use any cotton fabric you like – just avoid stretch fabrics. Use leftover fabric from homemade curtains or cushions to make a shade so you have a matching set YOU WILL NEED • 0.5m natural cotton/linen fabric, try Amazon • dressmaking scissors • Need Craft 25cm drum lampshade making kit, try Amazon • 13cm (5in) wide Neotrims chainette fringe trim in Light Pink, try Amazon • fabric glue • paint brush • 1m × 25mm (1in) wide linen bias binding tape in Ivory, try Hobbycraft • pegs INSTRUCTIONS 1 Iron your fabric to remove any creases, then cut out a 97 × 25.5cm piece. Lay out the fabric and place the PVC from the lampshade making kit on…

BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL Big, brave colour is set to be huge this year, but you don't need to buy a lot of paint to get in on this trend. Pick up tester pots in tones that match your existing décor to add simple shapes, like stripes and pebbles. 'It's safe to Say that strong colour is back in focus for the year ahead,' say the team at Benjamin Moore. 'It will give us all the chance to infuse our homes with optimism and originality. Think freedom, personal choice and expression!’ PERFECTLY IMPERFECT This laid-back trend offers sweet relief for the iron-avoidant. Creased, crumpled and otherwise well-loved finishes are all the rage. They'll give your interior schemes a relaxed and carefree feel that's easy to maintain. Seek out linen or linen-blend…

romancing the stone Give yourself a bathroom to fall in love with using the latest tile ranges from Wickes. The four new designs Capri, Marcelo, Luna and Bailey - are all beautiful Styles inspired by natural stone at pocket-friendly prices. Bailey, shown here on the left, is a textured tile that's easy to cut and won't require any sealing, so they're ideal for laying by yourself with a little bit of know-how and a few basic tools. Stone-effect tiles look fantastic with this year's on-trend warm neutral paint tones and woven accessories. block party When two brands as big as Typhoon and Viners decide to collaborate, you know that the outcome is going to be brilliant! Typhoon have just released a trio of knife block designs, each completed with a…

Congratulations on your beautiful new book, Marbling. What can we expect from it? Thank you so much! I'm just thrilled to see it out in the world and inspiring creativity already. I'm on a mission to help you find your craft confidence and so my book is filled with 20 projects to do just that. From paper crafting to upcycling projects, it's about using this technique in new and exciting ways to bring colour and creativity to your everyday. Life is too short not to live in colour and this book will help you do just that! How did you get into marbling? I first experimented with marbling at primary school.Then over lockdown, I began sharing Mindful Marbling tutorials on my Instagram @heartzeena and it went from there. I love…