Innehållsförteckning för September 2024 från HomeStyle

The start of autumn is one of my favourite times of year as it's a chance to reset our homes with rich colours, cosy textiles and gorgeous autumn foliage. It's also when we get to share this year's brand new autumn/winter trends with you! Turn to page 8 for our edit of the best new-season buys on the high street, then flip to page 68 for our style editor's cut of the hottest AW24 looks, from Modern Romance to Unexpected Blue. Those back-to-school vibes also make this the perfect time to refresh your home office. Whether you have a dedicated room or a desk under the stairs, our decorating advice on page 74 will help you create an inspiring workspace. With organisation in mind, we've also tracked down the best…

Challenge expectations with a look that's inspired by glamorous Art Deco themes but with a touch of fantasy. Set the tone with a palette of blush hues: these bring a sense of fun but also a grounding warmth which prevents the overall effect from feeling too wild. Use furniture with curved and rounded shapes and mirror these with accessories that have scalloped or wavy edges, then layer up the pattern with stripes, checks and intricate prints. This is a great opportunity to mix and match new and vintage-style buys, so have fun and experiment until you find the blend that suits your home. GET A DESIGNER-INSPIRED LOOK FOR LESS HOMESTYLE LOVES! Style idea Choose low slung seating for a cosy vibe EDITOR'S CHOICE…

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Inspiring homes A BIT ABOUT ME I'm Di Roome, 58, a retired lettings agent, and I live with my husband Steve, 57, a construction director, and our cavapoo Alice. I document my reno journey on Instagram @our_casa_flamingo. WHERE I LIVE My home is a four-bedroom, detached, 1970s house on the outskirts of Derby, which we moved into in April 2008. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE Every room needed decorating. The kitchen needed extending to create a kitchen-diner, the loft was crying out to be converted, the useless garage could be repurposed, and we were keen to make a bar area. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN The only things that we haven't changed are the retro glass brick wall behind the bar and the balustrade, which we've sprayed. We've added…

My story Finding your dream home often involves a bit of luck, as interior designer Maureen Gomez discovered when she stumbled upon this house. 'I spotted an estate agent putting up a “for sale” sign outside this place and I made an appointment to view it before the agent even had a chance to put the details on their website,' she says. 'We put in an offer before anyone else looked at the place, because we'd always wanted to live in a period property that had lots of character. It was pure chance that I happened to be walking by our future home that day.' The three-bed Victorian terrace had been rented out for years, and the interior was tired. 'We quickly made friends with lots of the people on…

TOP TIP Create a vintage-effect finish by gently dabbing a damp sponge with a darker paint shade onto the final coat of paint while it's still tacky YOU WILL NEED • medium grit sandpaper • dust sheets • metal primer or specialist radiator primer (we recommend Rust-Oleum Surface Primer spray or Jenolite Anti-Rust Primer spray) • paint brush (optional) • gold radiator paint (heat resistant and suitable for metal) in a tin or spray • clear sealer (suitable for metal) INSTRUCTIONS 1 Turn your radiator off so it's cold before you start, then give it a thorough clean with soapy water to remove any dirt or grease. Allow to dry. 2 Protect the room with a dust sheet, then sand the areas you plan to paint, ensuring you remove any…

A home office needs to be calm and organised as well as uplifting and inspiring, so creating the right environment – whether it's a small space or a devoted room – is key to helping you stay motivated each time you sit at your desk. From the perfect office chair to space-saving desk solutions, clever decorating tricks and essential storage, discover our hacks and best buys to ensure that reviving this space isn't hard work. Give your home office the stylish upgrade it deserves! GET IN THE ZONE If you're incorporating your workspace into an open-plan room, you can choose to blend your desk into the decor or give it its own identity. A quick, easy and affordable way to achieve either of these solutions is with paint. To blend,…

1 Consider storage We didn't want to block out light by putting tall furniture in front of the windows, so we had to find low-height storage solutions that were still practical. So, we built bench seating with lots of storage underneath. It's a good use of space and keeps any clutter out of sight without the need for a bulky unit that would block the windows and overpower the room. 2 Bring the outside in I knew I wanted lots of plants in this room to make it feel like an extension of the garden and having them trailing from the beam overhead has created a beautiful frame for the room. It's transformed the space! Try hanging planters, foliage chandeliers and botanical garlands – and use faux foliage if you're…

Some cleaning products can be harmful to our pets, so it's important to keep anything potentially toxic out of reach – this includes closing the lid after using any toilet cleaning product. There are plenty of pet-safe solutions out there, but check the label and follow the manufacturer's instructions. This pet-safe formula eliminates stains, dirt and odours, while killing 99.9% of bacteria. It's suitable for use on soft furnishings and carpets, and it's 100% biodegradable. This plant-based all-rounder cleans and sanitises surfaces in a flash. It's powered by essential orange oil, and its 100% naturally derived ingredients make it a non-toxic choice for homes with pets. Ideal for bedding, bowls and litter trays, this solution disinfects as well as being effective against a number of viruses. It's suitable for use…

HOMESTYLE LOVES! DUNELM Living in colour Brighten up your living room decor with bold pieces that are sure to create an energising space Style idea Mix bright primary colours, or shades close to them, with a neutral backdrop GET THE LOOK Keep a bold palette of bright colours grounded with a generous amount of white. This fresh tone gives space for the other colours to breathe, giving you a multi-coloured look which feels energising, rather than cluttered. Opt for patterns which include crisp, clean- lined shapes. These will let the colours really shine. Play with contrasts and opt for wiggly lines and curves to offset the sharp edges of your patterns. Make sure that your chosen colour palette is the star of the show by choosing furniture with very little…

As we transition into the new season, a chair to settle down in with a good book is essential, and what better chair to choose than a statement design in an eye-catching hue? The Dafne chair from Soho Home features a modern, curvaceous design that's bang on-trend and comes in a gorgeous burnt orange that's synonymous with this time of year. The designer price tag that comes with it pushes it out of our budget, but this fantastic lookalike from Dunelm still creates a statement silhouette for a fraction of the price. We also love the bouclé finish – another huge autumnal trend! DUPE DESIGNER…

A BIT ABOUT ME I'm Lou Crane, 36, a chief operating officer, and I live with my boyfriend Ryan Woodward, 27, a general manager, and our cats Sirius and Luna. I share my home at @notaperioddrama. WHERE I LIVE Our four-bedroom Edwardian villa is in Northwich, Cheshire, and we moved here in January 2022. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE I love colour but the clashing shades the previous owners had chosen, including bright blue banisters, had to go. I also wanted to make the period features shine and inject some fun into the rooms. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN I used soft neutrals on the walls and then added pops of colour in surprising places, such as the ceilings and the bookshelves on the landing. I brought the period…

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Inspiring homes A BIT ABOUT ME I'm Anna, 35, and I live with my husband, Adam, and two children. I work in social media marketing. You can see more of my home style at @theinteriorframe. WHERE I LIVE Our home is a 1930s, three-bedroom, semi-detached property in Oxford. We bought the house five years ago. WHAT I WANTED TO CHANGE When we moved in, the house wasn't in good shape and hadn't been decorated in a very long time. There was lots of woodchip, bright red carpets and a tiny kitchen and bathroom. We knew we needed to change everything, but the priority was the kitchen and bathroom. HOW I MADE IT MY OWN Once we had the basics like the rewiring done, we decorated room by room. Most of…

TOP TIP Practise creating the clouds first on a large piece of lining paper or sugar paper so you have an idea of how to achieve the effect you want YOU WILL NEED • dust sheet • sugar soap • sky blue paint • paint brush • paint roller and tray • decorator's sponge • muslin or cheesecloth • bucket of water • white paint • tester pots of cream, grey-blue and pale grey emulsion paint • scrap piece of cardboard INSTRUCTIONS 1 Before you begin painting, clear the room as much as possible and cover your floor and furniture with dust sheets. Make sure you remove or cover any window treatments to protect them from paint splashes and, if possible, remove any ceiling light fittings. 2 Clean the ceiling…

HOMESTYLE LOVES! Style idea Pair rattan furniture with linen textiles in muted hues…

A BIT ABOUT ME I'm Maureen Gomez, an interior designer at maureengomezinteriors.com and on Instagram @maureengomezinteriors. I live with my husband Nigel, a structural engineer, and our two children, Zachary, aged nine, and Zara, aged six. WHERE I LIVE A three-bed, mid-terrace Victorian house built in 1890, in South London. MY BEST BARGAIN Our living room 1960s rug, which was £80 at a car boot sale. OUR BIGGEST MISTAKE After laying down our beautiful reclaimed floorboards, I used a varnish that was far too dark and ended up having to sand it all back again!…

Style idea Paint your chair frame in a shade picked out from your wallpaper Meet the designer Marcie K is a sustainable artist, teacher and writer based in Bristol. Marcie's mission is to show the world how to add leopard print to everything and keep items out of landfill, creating glamorous homeware and art from unwanted materials. See more of Marcie's work at marciekdesigns.com and @marciekdesigns, and visit her in-store shop at Sparks in Bristol. Pieces of leftover wallpaper come into their own for this clever project. If you don't have a suitable chair, look at online at places like Facebook Marketplace where you'll be able to pick one up for a few pounds. Choose a dining or desk chair with flat surfaces so that you can cover them easily.…

While we love checking out the latest gadgets — from kitchen appliances and phones, to smart hubs and streaming devices – we don't love how untidy they can look. Whether you want to hide a tangle of cables or stow away the latest games console, we've come up with some useful ideas to keep these items tidy and avoid them ruining your carefully planned decor. Take a look at these savvy solutions to ensure your tech doesn't encroach on your scheme… 1 Store it out of sight Use customisable furniture to create a bespoke storage system. This TV bench has two adjustable shelves and two spacious drawers, so you can choose where to position them according to what's on display. There's also cable management already in the back of the unit,…

GET THE LOOK 'To complete our lemon and lime-coloured scheme, I added in pops of blue' MIX OR MATCH WITH A BASE Style idea Fake it with artificial plants if you don't have a sunny space SERVE UP IN STYLE 3 OF A KING… TRAILING PLANTS…

NEXT LEVEL CLEANING On first glance these viral cleaning tools look like an oversized electric toothbrush, but following the hype we were keen to see what all the fuss is about. From smaller designs with multiple heads to help you tackle those awkward, hard to reach areas to slightly larger options to take on bigger cleaning jobs with ease, we put five electric scrubbing brushes on test. We assessed the surface types they can be used on, their power source, the brush head options available and their overall versatility so you can choose the best model for your needs. 1 Bosch UniversalBrush, currently £45.97, Amazon This tool's rechargeable battery gives you 45 minutes of cleaning time. It's suitable for use on all kinds of surfaces, including tiles, hobs, pots and…

3 ESSENTIALS FOR your autumn clean When the weather cools and the leaves begin to fall, here are three must-haves to keep your home spick and span 1 Clear autumn leaves from your gutters and window ledges with this handy tool. The bent head and telescopic wand allow you to easily reach up to 185cm and scoop out any leaves, while the water connectors allow you to hook it up to the hosepipe, helping to blast out dirt and debris. 2 With cooler temperatures on their way, you might be thinking about stoking up the log burner soon. Make sure your hearth is clean and tidy with a smart dustpan and brush set for the fireside. 3 Get your rugs and carpets ready for a cosy autumn. This dry carpet…

Scandinavian recipes Real Swedish meatballs PREPARATION TIME 30 minutes COOKING TIME 30 minutes, plus 25 minutes resting SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS • 30g (1oz) porridge oats or breadcrumbs • 150ml (5oz) meat or chicken stock • 400g (14oz) minced beef • 250g (9oz) minced pork (minimum 10% fat) • pinch of salt • 1 medium egg • 2½ tbsp plain flour • 1 tsp ground allspice • ½ tsp ground black pepper • ½ tsp ground white pepper • dash of Worcestershire or soy sauce • 1 small onion, grated • butter and oil, for frying • mashed potato, to serve For the cream gravy • 1 tbsp plain flour • meat stock • glug of single cream • salt and ground black pepper For the stirred lingonberries • 250g (9oz) frozen lingonberries…

Interview It's 10 years since Marie Kondo's first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, revolutionised the way we declutter and organise our homes. The KonMari method gave us permission to stop hanging onto things 'just in case' and encouraged us to consider whether our possessions spark joy, helping us to rid our homes of clutter and stress. Now, after taking time out to spend more of it with her family, Marie is returning to the UK and heading to this year's Clean & Tidy Home Show on 19th-20th October, at ExCeL London. With a global business and a hectic schedule, we were very excited to grab some pre-show time with Marie to talk all things tidying, and find out how having children has changed her home life… Your latest book,…

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Inspiring homes PLAIN TO PLAYFUL UPDATE My story 'During lockdown, my boyfriend, Ryan, and I were living in an apartment in Manchester which made us realise the importance of outside space, and how detrimental working at the kitchen table was. We had different views about what our next home would look like – I wanted a period property and Ryan wanted a new-build – but when we saw this place, we both agreed it was the one. I fell in love with the original tiles, stained glass and working fireplaces, but the decor needed serious attention. The whole house was painted in dark, clashing colours which we couldn't live with, so the first thing we did was paint every room white to create a blank canvas. We were doing all the…

TOP TIPS To dry your own cut flowers for this display piece, place the stems, with the heads facing down, in a Tupperware box containing some silica gel packets, which will draw out the moisture. Leave them for a week for the flowers to dry out. Poppies, strawflowers, bunny tails, sea lavenders, flamingo grass and yarrow all work well for dried arrangements – some are easy to grow yourself, too! YOU WILL NEED • jigsaw • 70mm × 45mm × 3m planed round edge C16 treated stick timber • sanding block or palm sander • eggshell paint • paintbrush • tape measure • pencil • drill with a 2mm drill bit • PVA glue • selection of dried flowers, grasses and seedheads INSTRUCTIONS 1 Using a jigsaw, cut the timber…

• Source block printing ink or paint suitable for fabric, and a lino block design of your choice. You'll be able to find these in your local craft shop. Alternatively, you can cut out your own designs. To do this, you'll need linoleum blocks or sheets, wooden blocks or stamp mounts, wood glue, and linoleum cutters in various sizes. • Draw out a design onto your linoleum block – simple, geometric shapes are great for your first one – and then cut it out using a linoleum cutter. Glue your cut-out design to a block or mount then, once secure and dry, you can load it with ink ready to print. • Mix paint colours to achieve the shade you want. When Anna was printing her cushions, she found that…

TOP TIPS Choose a bold stair runner for a pattern clash, or opt for classic jute – Dunelm stocks plenty of designs. Add stair rods for a decorative touch, if you like YOU WILL NEED • wood filler (if needed) • palm sander • sponge • specialist floor paint • paintbrush • mini paint roller and tray • stair runner (see instructions for details) • tape measure • decorator's tape • heavy-duty staple gun and carpet staples • underlay pads • carpet adhesive tape • chisel or carpet tucker • hammer • headless nails • scissors or Stanley knife INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove any stair carpet and gripper rods, if necessary, and repair any damaged areas using wood filler. Sand away old paint or varnish, vacuum, then wipe with a damp…

HOMESTYLE LOVES! EDITOR'S CHOICE Style idea Choose rich shades of velvet for a glamorous look…

'Yellow might seem like a brave shade to go for in your home, but as this issue's three hues prove, there's something for every style. Soft butter tones work a dream in on-trend cottagecore aesthetics, while zingy citrus shades and richer mustard accents go hand in hand with both eclectic and maximalist decor schemes' THIS MONTH'S THEME GOLDEN HOUR Surround yourself with this always-optimistic shade for a sunny outlook through autumn, winter and beyond…

Style edit COLOUR PALETTE Cast a stylish spell with rich jewel tones Whimsigoth Sprinkle a little magic over your space with this theatrical Gothic meets celestial look • This trend has been simmering over the past few months and this autumn is when it's set to really heat up. It's the perfect look for a stylishly spooky Halloween but it's far from being a one-night wonder. With the right combination of pieces, and careful attention to detail, this trend will look bewitching all season long. • Give in to your dark side and paint your walls a rich, enveloping hue. Look for warmer shades of deep green and blue or, if you're feeling bold, go for black. Once you've found the colour you like best, it's important to choose a…

About me I'm Jacinta Stellema, 37, a pharmacist, and I live with my husband David, 38, a project manager. Our home is a four-bedroom detached house in Hertfordshire. TOTAL £4,716 BEFORE My problem conservatory The space was used as a bit of a junk room and it was a waste, as it's so lovely looking out onto the garden. We wanted to be able to sit in here and have dinner and enjoy the views all year round. How I made it work We gave it a complete overhaul, with a new-look ceiling, tongue-and-groove wall panels, built-in bench seating and new blinds, curtains, a new rug and furniture. My favourite part I love how making this a multi-purpose dining and living space has transformed the way we spend our evenings,…

PAUL TROTT UK marketing manager at Catit DAVE LEICESTER Head of telehealth at Vets Now DR JONATHAN KIRBY Developmental chemist and pest expert at NOPE! GWILYM SNOOK Appliance expert at AO Q I've just decorated – how can I stop my cat from destroying our new furniture? Paul Trott is the UK marketing manager of pet retailer Catit, which strives to provide practical products for fussy felines. He says… 'There are several different reasons that your cat may be scratching your furniture, from maintaining their claws to marking their territory, and even just out of boredom. You'll likely find them drawn to fabric furnishings like armchairs or sofas, as this material can feel especially good when scratching. It's completely natural for your cat to scratch your furniture, but this doesn't…

Tasty toppings for your spuds! M Monday SMOKED HADDOCK AND LEEK JACKET POTATOES PREP TIME 20 minutes COOK TIME 25 minutes for the topping (plus 1 hour for the potatoes) SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS • 1 × pack Waitrose extra-large potatoes • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 large leeks, halved and roughly chopped salt • • 240g (8½oz) pack Waitrose MSC smoked haddock fillets • 250ml (9fl oz) whole milk • 100g (3½oz) Waitrose Essential mature British cheddar, grated • 1 tsp Waitrose Essential wholegrain or Dijon mustard • ¼ × 25g (1oz) pack flat-leaf parsley, chopped METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6. Pierce the potatoes with a fork. Bake for 1 hour, turning halfway. Alternatively, microwave on high for 10 minutes, or until tender in the middle,…

SERVES 1 Autumn calling INGREDIENTS • 50ml (1.7fl oz) V premium white rum • 15ml (0.5fl oz) lemon juice • 20ml (0.7fl oz) honey syrup • 3 drops Ms Better's Miraculous Foamer • ice • dehydrated orange, to garnish (optional) METHOD 1 Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker, fill to the top with ice and shake hard for 6-8 seconds. 2 To make it extra frothy, remove ice and shake for a further 6-8 seconds. Garnish with a piece of orange. Recipe and image courtesy of V Rum, vrum.co.uk SERVES 1 Holy Grass, apple and blackberry cocktail INGREDIENTS • ice • 1 tbsp blackberry purée • 50ml (1.7fl oz) Holy Grass vodka • 200ml (6.8fl oz) cloudy apple juice • rosemary sprig and a few fresh blackberries, to garnish…

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