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Welcome to your August issue – it's a real homes summer special that's packed full of inspiring homes and makeovers, plus where to shop their schemes and how to DIY their looks for less. Turn to page 18 to discover Emma's savvy rental transformation; Rose's pretty period property refurb is on page 28 and Erica's dopamine decor makeover is over on page 40. Head to page 76 to see cover star Nikki's totally tropical garden glow-up; Salma's living room on page 82 is a masterclass in using postmodern pastels; and flip to page 88 to see Bee's elegant take on cottagecore in her bedroom update. On page 58 we show you how to get your home and garden ready for summer with our 15 easy wins for an instant style…

EDITOR'S CHOICE Style idea Combine with floral prints in different scales STATEMENT STYLE PIECE…

BUDGET FRIENDLY BUY EDITOR'S CHOICE Style idea Layer throws, pillows and cushions on a traditional upholstered bed frame…

HOMESTYLE LOVES! Style idea Add a touch of luxury with velvet furniture in jewel tones…

1 Transform your tablescape Picnics, barbecues, sundowners in the garden… we love summer entertaining, and what better excuse do you need to update your serveware and tableware collection? This is an easy place to build your confidence with colour and pattern combos, as pieces can easily be mixed and matched. Even a bright tablecloth can turn everyday meals into something a little more special. 2 Wake up your walls Swap out framed art prints for designs with a summery vibe. This way, you can change up the feel of a space without repositioning any frames. Go for bold hues, coordinating motifs or an entirely different theme. Store any prints you're not using in a cool, dry and dark place – and keep them flat, rather than rolled! 4 Layer your lighting If…

About me I'm Nikki Shore, 56, an interior designer and content creator, at @weeny_victorian_house_in_ware. I live with my husband James, 44, an estimator, our son Hayden, 15, and our dog, Tutzy. Our home is a three-bed Victorian terrace in Ware, Hertfordshire; we moved here in September 2011. TOTAL £2,240 BEFORE My problem garden The garden had clearly been given little thought by the previous owners, so needed a serious injection of personality and style. There was a rotting shed at the bottom, the grass was a bit scruffy, and the tatty patio had seen better days. How I made it work After initially giving the space a shabby-chic inspired makeover, I returned to my love of maximalist decor and went all out, choosing a pink, green and turquoise colour scheme,…

Helpful hints 3 ESSENTIALS FOR laundry day Make the most of breezy days and reduce drying time with these handy gadgets 1 Available in two sizes, this clever waterproof cover works like a raincoat for your washing. With weighted edges to keep it in place and a breathable fabric that allows air to circulate, you can dry your laundry outdoors, whatever the weather! 2 Ideal for drying socks, smalls, and other light pieces of laundry, this handy peg airer can either be hung up by a hook or attached to the central pole of your washing line, saving loads of space. 3 A retractable laundry line makes a less intrusive addition to your garden and is perfect in smaller spaces where a rotary dryer isn't an option. Simply fix it…

GEORGE HOME Coastal cool Add a little vitamin sea to your space with this modern twist on a classic scheme, with uplifting tones of peach and on-trend ruffles and scallops HOMESTYLE LOVES! Style idea Swap out heavy curtains for lighter, floaty fabrics that will catch the breeze GET THE LOOK Set your seaside scheme apart from the others by adding a pop of coral to the fail-safe combination of blue and white. This orangey shade contrasts against blue, so will give your palette a little freshness. Add in classic coastal motifs that evoke the beauty of a day of sea and sand. Think shells, stripes and sunshine. Stripes are a massive trend this year, and they're such a versatile print that it's worth splashing out on – it'll look great…

Style edit STYLE INSIDER Celebrate excellence by picking up items with a retro nod to this season's biggest sporting events. To help you select the perfect items for your squad, look out for colours which match your palette, or buy period pieces which reflect the era you've chosen for your interior. These will blend into your design and add a hint of drama, without stealing the show – that's what the athletes are for! A FUN TWIST ON CLASSIC COUNTRY DESIGN…

TOP TIPS Pick up wooden palettes for less on Facebook Marketplace, or ask small businesses if they have any. Make sure the wood is untreated so it's safe to use YOU WILL NEED • wooden pallet • claw hammer • orbital sander and sanding sheets • cloth • exterior wood paint • paintbrush • 2 x pairs heavy-duty concealed headboard wall fixing brackets • spirit level • combi drill + masonry bit • rawl plugs • exterior-grade screws • hanging planters INSTRUCTIONS 1 Begin by knocking in, or removing, any nails that are sticking out of the pallet, using a claw hammer. 2 Sand the pallet using an orbital sander. Wipe down with a damp cloth and allow to dry. 3 Apply two coats of exterior wood paint, in your…

TOP TIP Display your blooms away from direct sunlight and heat sources, as this will make the petals brittle and they'll lose their colour much more quickly YOU WILL NEED • hydrangeas • secateurs • clothes pegs (optional) • string (optional) • vase (optional) INSTRUCTIONS 1 Harvest hydrangea heads at the end of their growing season (from August to October), depending on where you live and the variety. They are ready to pick when they start to change colour, developing sepia edges and a vintage look, and when the florets feel papery because their blooms are losing moisture. When the blooms have dried enough on the bush, cut them and strip all the leaves off the stems. Do not cut flowers that have freshly bloomed, when it's recently rained, or…

TOP TIPS This is a fun project to start with if you're new to upholstering. Take your time folding the fabric around the corners, and cut into the fabric a little if needed YOU WILL NEED • screwdriver • cloth • sandpaper • furniture paint or varnish • paintbrush • fabric to fit your footstool (see instructions for details) • upholstery foam • fire-retardant wadding • scissors • staple gun • staple remover • tape measure • upholstery spray adhesive • paper • pencil INSTRUCTIONS 1 Start by turning your old footstool upside down. Unscrew the seat from the frame, setting the screws aside ready to reassemble the stool later. Take the seat of the footstool and remove the staples holding the fabric in place, and carefully remove the existing…

3 SECRETS TO THIS SCHEME DOWN TO EARTH Introduce this trend the easy way by starting out with rich earth tones. Choose shades of terracotta, ochre and sienna. They'll add warmth to your scheme and give you a great foundation to build from. If you're feeling brave, get rid of all the brilliant white in your space – even on window frames – and replace it with creamy beige instead. WEAVING WONDERS Bring a little artisan style into your scheme by looking for patterns inspired by traditional weaving. These colourful geometric styles add visual texture to the room, so try them in lots of different sizes and designs. HOT SPOTS We're calling it: cow print is the new leopard print. Use it to cover small soft furnishings, like footstools and…

Style idea Add a few decorative stakes to your garden to create points of visual interest ALSO AVAILABLE IN PINK ‘I love maximalism and wanted to make my garden feel fun’ CREATE A COMFY PERCH Style idea Use pots and troughs to plant up portable displays of colourful flowers 3 OF A KIND… PLASTIC DRINKWARE…

Adam made a floating shelf to showcase Bee's eclectic collection of accessories above the bed. She found the barn star at Ardingly Antiques Fair, her prints are from an art shop in Worthing called First & Last, and the other pieces are high street finds About me I'm Bee Holmes, 39, a photographer, and I live in a three-bedroom Victorian terraced house in Worthing, East Sussex, with my partner Adam Hoskins, 39, a carpenter, our daughter Emily, five, and our cat Edwina. You can see more of my interiors photography on Instagram @beeholmesphotography. TOTAL £2,825 Style idea Add lots of natural texture with rattan, wicker and wood for a calm and collected look BEFORE My problem bedroom When we moved in, the main bedroom was my worst nightmare as it…

Have a go at these speedy no-prove pizza recipes Monday HAM AND ARTICHOKE PIZZA PREP TIME 20 minutes COOK TIME 10 minutes SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS • 125g (4½oz) passata • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil • plain flour, for dusting • 2 x 220g (7½oz) balls The Northern Dough Co frozen pizza dough, defrosted and at room temperature • 200g (7oz) cooking mozzarella, cut into 1.5cm cubes • 175g (6oz) pack chargrilled artichokes in herb dressing, halved • 2-3 slices Unearthed French Torchon ham • 2 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated • 16 basil leaves • black pepper METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9 and put two large baking trays in the oven to heat up. Mix the passata, garlic…

Strawberry ripple ice cream cones PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes FREEZING TIME 3 hours SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS ● 300ml (½ pint) double cream ● 300ml (½ pint) full-fat Greek yoghurt ● 275g (10oz) Bonne Maman strawberry conserve ● 2 tbsp liqueur, such as crème de cassis ● 4-6 waffle cones ● 3-4 sugared rose petals, crushed METHOD 1 Whip the cream in a large bowl until it just begins to hold its shape. Fold in the yoghurt and 200g (7oz) of the conserve. 2 Spoon half of the mixture into a freezer-proof container, about 5cm (2in) deep. In another bowl, stir the liqueur into the remaining conserve. Drizzle over the top of the cream mixture in the freezer-proof container. 3 Spoon over the remaining cream mixture and freeze for at least 3 hours.…

COLD AS ICE If you'd like to whip up a frozen dessert or two this month, then an ice cream maker is a great investment. With models starting from as little as £36.99, you don't have to spend a fortune to test out your favourite flavours. There are two types of ice cream makers: the more budget-friendly are pre-freeze models where the churning bowl requires freezing for a minimum of eight hours before use. These makers tend to be more compact and the bowls fit in a standard size freezer drawer. Built-in freezer models are usually more expensive and larger, but they do it all for you without having to schedule your frozen creations. We've put five makers through their paces, looking at their capacity, how long they take to…

‘The modern Western look has taken over our social media feeds this summer but, as well as exploring this mega-trend, we're setting our sights on two more iconic looks from the United States. Whether you love the Art Deco pastels of Miami Beach, or the coastal glamour of The Hamptons, both evoke the heady days of the holidays’ THIS MONTH'S THEME SUMMER AMERICANA Declare your style independence with three stunning schemes inspired by destinations from across the pond…

When the hazy days of summer begin to tail off, and the evening temperature starts to drop, it can be tempting to retreat indoors for a cuppa! But there are plenty of ways to continue enjoying your outdoor space, even if the nights are drawing in and there's a bit of a chill in the air. We've gathered together some inspiring ideas to help you keep those summer vibes going, whether you're hosting a barbecue with friends or simply spending time relaxing in the garden. Lights up Give your garden, balcony or patio a relaxed, warming glow that will last long into the evening by introducing carefully-chosen lighting. This gorgeous set-up features festoon and fairy lights, hanging solar lanterns, stake lights and outdoor candles, so you can choose what best…

About me I'm Salma Chatto, 33, a web designer and content creator and I live in a four-bedroom house in Stockton-on-Tees with my husband Stuart, 38, a civil engineer, and our children Taliah, four, and Ilyas, one, plus our two cats, Indie and Lexie. You can see more of my home on Instagram @chateauchatto. Style idea Consider your lighting when planning a living room scheme: wired-in wall lights will create a cosy atmosphere, and give you more free surface space for accessories TOTAL £5,680 BEFORE My problem living room This house was built in the 1990s and, although in good condition, the whole property was incredibly dated. The living room had magnolia walls and a feature floral wallpaper that wasn't our taste but it had great proportions and natural light,…

CREATE A COSY GLOW ADD BOLD PATTERN ‘I used splashes of lilac and natural tones to energise my scheme’ 3 OF A KIND… NATURAL BASKETS SCANDI INSPIRED STYLE Style idea Pile up cushions and throws on a bed or accent chair Style idea Scent-scape your bedroom to create a relaxing retreat…

PLASTIC FURNITURE Always check the manufacturer's advice, as some plastic furniture can be left outside in all weathers, while others need protection. I'd recommend investing in durable covers for easy access. WOODEN FURNITURE For treated furniture, try to keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight. An oilcloth table covering looks stylish as well as providing some protection. It's best to store in a garage or shed when not in use for any long periods of time. OUTDOOR CUSHIONS Use airtight, waterproof lidded containers – many are stylish enough to keep on show and they're great for easy access. Make sure your cushions are completely dry before you pop them in the box. OUTDOOR RUGS These are generally suitable for washing, but always check the instructions. Use water or a mild…

Interview IN CONVERSATION WITH Update your serveware for summer hosting with the new collection from print expert Eleanor Bowmer. Known for her bold, uplifting designs across homeware, clothing and greetings cards, she's teamed up with Pure Table Top for the Electric Coast tableware collection. Inspired by childhood summers spent in America, the range is filled with her signature bright colours and fun motifs. We're big fans of her colourful work, so we were excited to grab some time with Eleanor to find out more about the collection and get her top tips for bringing colour and pattern into our homes… We love your new collaboration with Pure Table Top! How did it come about? Our tableware collections have done so well in the past and we wanted to give our products…