Innehållsförteckning för June 2021 från Your Home

Aren’t things finally starting to feel a bit more relaxed and upbeat? I am so enjoying the sight of my garden in full bloom and being able to spend more time with my family and friends. Especially my godchildren, who have grown up so much since I last saw them! They would be particularly jealous of the three kids’ room makeovers (from p24) we have in this issue – from soft Scandi style to rainbow and safari themes, there are plenty of fun looks that little ones will get excited about! We have lots of quick and affordable updates to bring the new season into your home: check out our Trend Alert: Plant Power (p18) for botanical buys and our guide to summer patterns (p36) – I love the fruity…

Into the jungle As with so many people during lockdown, we’ve been decorating our home. We’ve lived here for five years and moved into it when it was a new-build, so we have white walls and plain fittings everywhere. I’ve been nervous about adding colour but this year decided to be brave. As our downstairs loo is the smallest room, it meant I could go wild! I put this wallpaper up on one wall after painting the others. I don’t think I’ve done a bad job given it’s the first time I’ve ever wallpapered. Emma Young, by email Your Home says: Emma, this wallpaper is amazing – such a polished finish! We love the jungle theme and the forest green paint you’ve paired it with. Pot luck While waiting for…

Surcare sensitive nonbio laundry liquid, £5.25 , Sainsbury’s Approved by Allergy UK and containing no fragrances, dyes or enzymes, this detergent caused no irritation to the skin at all, so it would be ideal for those with little ones or sensitive skin. With virtually no scent, it’s a fuss-free laundry detergent that’s gentle on fabrics while still cleaning them effectively and protecting them from fading, even on cool washes. You only need 35ml per wash so a little goes a long way, and it’s kind to your purse! Neroli laundry detergent, £8.95 , KINN Living For those who prefer a light, delicate scent on their bedding and clothes, KINN’s Neroli detergent leaves fabrics feeling super-soft without leaving an overpowering perfume. Kind to the skin, the plant-based formula is…

MINI TREND: Bold gold This summer, go for gold in your interior scheme. Not only will adding metallic accents provide a luxe-for-less look to your space, it will also add warmth and help to bounce sunshine around the room – so it’s an especially good choice for dark areas. If gold is a little too flamboyant for you, then there are other metallic accents you can opt for – try brass or silver for a glam touch. Bring this look into your home with lights, lamps, geometric tables and trinket boxes. BRAND REVIVAL Much to our delight, lifestyle brand Laura Ashley has recently released a new spring/ summer collection that is available exclusively at Next. The new range features a whole host of signature prints on indoor and outdoor furniture,…

SHOPPING LIST Easycare matt emulsion in Soft Stone, £22 per 2.5L, Dulux. Midi cot bed, £199, moKee. Trofast storage with plastic baskets, £109; Bekvam shelves, £3.50 each; Duktig play kitchen, £60; Sandshult wooden brackets, £3 each, all IKEA. Fatouh berber-style rug, from £95, La Redoute. Starburst mirror, £9; Face plant pot, £4, both Flying Tiger. Hanging circles, £1, Poundland. Gingham cushion, £13, H&M Home. Stroller, £36.50, Scandibørn. Artwork, £20, The Lovely Drawer. Bedding, £13 for a single, HEMA. Mermaids print in White, £9, Kid Of The Village. Girls Girls Girls artwork, £15, Urban Outfitters. Large floral cushion, £13, Homesense. Bear print, £15, Lisa Jones Studio.…

Having moved in seven years ago, Lisa Weaver, 40, an interior designer, and her husband, James, had already spent a lot of time extending and decorating their four-bedroom, end-of-terrace home in St Albans, Hertfordshire, before they had their son Arlo, aged four. However, with the arrival of their second son, Charlie, now 18 months, they realised they needed to refresh the bedrooms again so Arlo could move out of his original room into a larger space. ‘Our main bedroom was on the top floor and the other bedroom was used as a home office, so Arlo was originally in the small box room. When I knew Charlie was on the way, we needed to move Arlo into the larger third room,’ says Lisa. ‘I knew it wouldn’t be easy as…

Sideboards, shelves, mantelpieces, coffee tables – pretty much every surface in your home can be made a feature of with a vase or two. Not just for displaying blooms, vases are a low-cost way to add colour, pattern and texture to a scheme, be it an elegant single stem or a variety of sizes, designs and materials for an eclectic look. So, whether you prefer to say ‘vahse’ or ‘vayse’, use this versatile accessory to refresh your décor with our styling tips. MORE IS more ‘My favourite way to style vases is to crowd them together in different shapes and sizes. It works well when there is a colour scheme. This is not to say they should all be the same colour, just as long as there are transferable elements…

Introducing some environmentally friendly elements into your bathroom means you’ll be able to get clean with a clear conscience while potentially saving money on your water and energy bills. If a major revamp is in the pipeline, consider sanitaryware made from long-lasting, sustainable materials, a water-efficient shower and taps, natural flooring and chemical-free paint. You can also go green by opting for ethically made toiletries, refillable and reusable rather than throwaway buys, and finishing touches that are created from natural or recycled products. NATURAL CLEANING ‘Use half a lemon (or grapefruit for a bigger surface area) with rock salt to clean the inside of your bath, olive oil to remove limescale from taps and baking soda with vinegar for a powerful, all-natural toilet cleaner. As well as saving a few…

Summer is well and truly here, so why not bring the cheerful vibe of the season to your garden with a set of easy-sew seat pads? Whether you’re a newbie stitcher or a professional sewer, this project is suitable for all abilities and the end result will have your guests sitting pretty – and comfortably – in the garden this month. SHOPPING LIST ✔ Contrasting fabric, 0.5m, or ready-made piping, 3.6m ✔ 5mm piping cord, 3.6m ✔ Sewing machine with a zipper foot ✔ Main fabric, 2m ✔ Co-ordinating thread ✔ 400g fibre filling ✔ Twine ✔ Large darning needle ✔ Erasable fabric marker 1 To create your own piping, take the contrasting fabric and cut several 5cm strips on the bias (at a 45-degree angle). Sew them together to…

WE ARE Danecia Scheepers, a home stylist @upliftyourhome, her husband, Ray, an operations director, their son, Raydan, six, and cat, Tootsie. OUR HOME IS A three-bedroom, semidetached Victorian cottage in Kent. MY TOP TIP Is to save money for key pieces by reusing and recycling as much as you can. I’M INSPIRED BY The second-hand furniture I find – I love to paint and reupholster it. Occasionally I build things myself, too.…

WE ARE Kate Sandhu, 36, employed in strategy within the telecoms industry, my husband Chris, 35, and our 18-month-old son, Rafael. OUR HOME IS A three-bedroom Victorian terrace in Nunhead, south London. We have lived here since 2017. MY TOP TIP IS To get tons of quotes before committing to a builder and go and look at their prior builds. Sign a contract, and make sure you have a line-by-line quote down to the minute detail. FOR STYLE INSPIRATION I look to magazines, Pinterest and Instagram. I either start a scheme with a key piece of furniture or a colour and create a mood board.…

WE ARE Polly Hamilton, 44, an interior styling consultant @pollyalicedesign, my husband, Max, 47, our twins, Pearl and Rafferty, ten, our daughter Kitty, eight, and our Yorkiepoo, Sidney. OUR HOME IS A five-bedroom Victorian property near Barnes. OUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE WAS Undertaking a full renovation of every room. Renting a property nearby to live in while the work was going on definitely helped. I LOVE SHOPPING AT Vintage and antiques shops, and markets and shops on holidays abroad. I’M INSPIRED BY The places I’ve visited around the world, including Madrid, Guatemala and China.…

Italian picnic sandwich YOU WILL NEED ✔ 1 loaf oval-shaped sourdough bread ✔ 290g jar roasted peppers, drained ✔ 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced ✔ 2 balls mozzarella, drained and sliced ✔ 90g pack spicy Italian salami ✔ 90g pack pepperoni slices ✔ 100g wild rocket For the relish ✔ 2 stalks celery, finely diced ✔ 1 tbsp small capers ✔ 4 peperoncini or Peppadew peppers, thinly sliced ✔ 1 tbsp red wine vinegar ✔ 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ✔ 2 tsp oregano ✔ Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS ■ In a small bowl, mix together the relish ingredients and season with salt and pepper. ■ Slice the top 4cm off the loaf. Scoop out most of the inside, leaving 4cm at the bottom. Layer the ingredients inside…

When buyers search for a new property, private parking is usually a big draw and, if you are lucky enough to own a building with its own spot, it might fetch up to 13 per cent more than similar properties without, according to property valuers Petty Son and Prestwich. Having your own personal parking space brings many benefits – it’s quicker, more secure, less distance to carry your groceries and easier to clean the car on a Saturday morning. So, if your home doesn’t currently have a driveway, here’s how to turn a front terrace into a practical parking spot. I PLANNING PERMISSION Whether or not you need planning permission will depend on a few things, mostly whether the material you want to use is permeable or non-permeable. If using…

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HOT FROM THE HIGH STREET For affordable homewares that don’t skimp on the style factor, look no further than John Lewis’ new own-brand range, Anyday. With offerings across Home, Nursery and Technology, the range is all about contemporary living, focusing on those practical everyday items that we all use, with lively splashes of colour thrown in for good measure. Think primary colours but renewed with a modern edge: warming mustard, statement turquoise and touches of rich crimson. It has the Your Home seal of approval! Deck the walls Woodchip & Magnolia has teamed up with broadcaster and author Fearne Cotton for an exclusive wallpaper and fabric collection named Hope & Bloom. Inspired by Fearne’s eclectic interior style and her love for spring florals, the collection comprises five unique wallpaper and…

DRESSING UP We moved into our bungalow last year during the first lockdown and have been slowly updating it. When I’ve been off work due to lockdowns and my husband is still working, I’ve tried to use the time as productively as I can. It’s not been gardening or allotment weather recently, so I decided to make this dressing table my first upcycling project on a budget. I used GoodHome Milltown paint and lined the drawers with Muriva Mamboa Leopard wallpaper. We loved the colour of the drawer fronts so decided to keep them natural but used Rub ‘n Buff wax in gold leaf to update them and the other fixings. As a hairdresser, I love being creative and really enjoyed the process. I learned a few things along the…

Collecting and shopping with points on a loyalty card or app is just one way of using them to save you money at your favourite stores. Make the most of loyalty scheme offers with these tips. SHOP AND SAVE with loyalty cards Exchange your points for vouchers It’s easy to forget about the points you’ve accumulated on a card, so take advantage of voucher offers like Tesco Clubcard’s Faster Vouchers scheme, which allows cardholders to request vouchers for their entire points balance. Download retailer apps for new user offers Some stores will give you extra points or offers just for downloading their app. For example, you can collect 200 Boots Advantage Card points when you download the app for the first time and make a transaction. Look out for freebies…

Take cues from your favourite botanical gardens with this nature-infused trend that’ll transport you to faraway tropical jungles and forests teeming with greenery. Inspired by a concept called biophilia – the innate human affinity for the natural world – this scheme embodies relaxed, modern living while harking back to times of greater connection between ourselves and nature. It’s all about replicating those feelings of refuge, exploration and calmness that natural spaces give us. First and foremost, you’ve got the green light to go completely overboard with houseplants. We’re talking snake plants in the bathroom, a herb garden on the kitchen window sill and trailing plants cascading from every visible shelf. It would be rude not to! And don’t worry if you’re a serial plant killer; even faux plants have an…

SHOPPING LIST Coco House bed frame in White, £199, Furniture 123. Moons and Flowers made-to-measure wall mural, £270, Etsy. Three Farm Green absolute matt emulsion from £48.50 per 2.5L, Little Greene. For a similar wardrobe, try Gordan three-door wardrobe, £789; for a similar chest of drawers, try Brambly Cottage five-drawer chest, £109.99, both Wayfair. Faro circle natural rug, £139.99, The Rug Seller. WildChildAmz height chart, £24.99, Etsy. Leopard light switch £24.99, CandyQueenDesigns. Lion head, £40, Elefhant. Mini desk and Bambi chairs, £120, eBay. Double sheepskin rug, £70, Dunelm. Tropical Leaves single duvet set, £12, Wilko. Handmade Lulu Big Blanket knitting kit in Conifer, from £84.99, Wool Couture Company. Made-to-order velvet blackout curtains, £800, Britannia Rose. Yellow lion cushion, £8, TK Maxx. Artificial plants, from a selection, Matalan. Kallax units and…

WHO LIVES HERE? Meriel Tolhurst-Cleaver, 33, and her partner, Jack Hodd, 34, live here with their young daughter, Edie, and cat, Susie. Meriel is a paediatric doctor and Jack is an intensive care doctor. They live in a Victorian terrace in Chorlton, Manchester. WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE ROOM? It’s so bright! We used to have to turn the lights on during the day as the space was so gloomy before. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP TIPS? Expect the unexpected. Our drains weren’t where we thought they would be, so they had to be tracked beneath the house, which meant we had to remove the chimney stack and shore them up the wall. WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE OLD KITCHEN? It didn’t give us the multifunctional family space that…

BOHO LAMPSHADE SHOPPING LIST ✔ Black embroidery floss ✔ Cardboard, 5cm wide ✔ Black thread ✔ Black felt, 1mm thick ✔ Glue gun ✔ Fine-toothed comb ✔ Scissors ✔ Lampshade ✔ Black ribbon ✔ Cream crochet ribbon 1 Wrap the floss around a 5cm-wide piece of cardboard 25 times. Tie a short length of thread through the floss at one end to bind the tassel – its ends will become a tab for hanging. Remove from the cardboard and cut through the loops. Cut a 4cm circle of felt, fold in half and snip a small slit halfway along the fold. Unfold and then insert the tab through the hole. Spread out the thread, apply hot glue to the felt and fold in half. Turn over and glue the other…

Make a kitchen island a chic focal point with glass pendants Medium Venice pendant light, £49, Atkin and Thyme Display lush foliage to bring the outside in, and choose a trailing variety for a wild feel Golden pothos, £20, Leaf Envy Add print and greenery to your scheme with geometric planters Cotswolds cement planter, £26, Ella James Copy Danecia’s vintage style with mix-and-match picture frames Distressed metallic frame, £12.99, Homesense Hang plenty of mirrors to maximise the natural light Grey painted round textured mirror, £74.95, Around the House Furniture Bring the fun of the farm to your child’s room with a cute cushion On The Farm statement cushion with pocket, £25, Sophie Allport…

Add task lighting to dining areas, as Kate has, with silver pendants Genly pendant lamp in Silver, £40, B&Q Plush bar stools, like Kate’s, help to make the kitchen a social hotspot Matteo metal bar stool in Royal Blue Velvet, £109, Cult Furniture Not green fingered? Go for low-maintenance faux instead Faux hanging Scindapsus plant, £28, Ella James A dedicated drinks trolley is ideal for entertaining Bar drinks trolley, £125, Next Give your space an industrial edge with some wire shelving A by Amara wire shelves, £50, Amara Add a little glam with chunky, metallic furnishings Bold Monkey chunky footed side table, £269, Cuckooland…

Revamp an existing lamp base with a new shade in a bright accent hue Animalcules Bawden Green lampshade, £60, Cambridge Imprint For a touch of luxury, invest in a piece with inlay detailing Mother of pearl inlay bedside chest of drawers in Grey, £389, Atkin and Thyme Drape a chevron throw over a sofa for added texture and pattern Hana zigzag throw, £29.50, Oliver Bonas Try a new twist on a classic print and pair pretty florals with geometrics Summer Bloom cushion, £12.99, Homesense Style every surface with a mix of glass vases for an eclectic scheme Gisela Graham Green Leaf Impression glass vase, £15, Very Mix and match bright chairs in a family-friendly dining space Finn dining chair in Mustard, £138 for two, Danetti…

Fish and chips YOU WILL NEED ✔ 500g large potatoes, peeled and cut into chips ✔ 3L Crisp ‘N Dry oil, or enough for a deep-fat fryer ✔ 350g skinless and boneless haddock or cod, cut into 2 ✔ 50g cornflour ✔ 50g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting ✔ ½ tsp salt ✔ 1 egg ✔ 120ml sparkling water, chilled For serving ✔ Mushy peas ✔ Salt ✔ Vinegar ✔ 2 lemon wedges ✔ Tartare sauce DIRECTIONS ■ Place the potato chips into a large bowl of cold water while you prepare everything else. Heat the oil in a fryer set to 140°C. ■ Place 2 tbsp of flour onto a plate and dip the pieces of fish into it, ensuring they are well dusted on all sides, then…

Two years ago, when Jess Ford and Matthew Vokes first appeared in Your Home, they had just completed the transformation of a tired old bungalow into a modern family home. For their latest project, they went a stage further, going for complete demolition of another run-down bungalow and building a new home from scratch. Matthew, who specialises in property development, says of this latest venture: ‘the original 1940s property was in a worse state of disrepair than any building I’ve dealt with before, so it just wasn’t worth salvaging, unfortunately.’ Apart from drawing up plans for a new chalet bungalow and applying to the council for permission, the couple admit the first thing they did was to rip out a pair of gate posts, as the existing entrance was too…

1. ‘My home office has got a bit cluttered recently, so the birch plywood pegboard has added valuable storage space where I can display some of my favourite things!’ Birch plywood pegboard display unit, £145 2. ‘I just love our extra large pampas grass because it’s such an easy way to introduce softness into any room.’ Extra large fluffy pampas grass bunch, £38 3. ‘The copper and velvet magazine racks have been a firm favourite of mine for a while now – I think they look so luxurious.’ Copper and velvet magazine rack, £86…

We’re reading… Green Home: The Joy of Living with Plants by Anders Røyneberg If you’re firmly of the opinion that there’s no such thing as too many plants, this is the book for you. It has everything you need to know about living a greener, more balanced life. We’re following… @ cb_loves_interiors_20 Lovers of minimalist interiors need to head straight over to Cheryl’s Instagram account. Plush textures, design-led furniture and open-plan spaces unite for the ultimate Scandiinspired home. Cheryl prefers ‘muted, calm and neutral colours’ and we can see why *heart eyes emoji*. We’re listening to… The Great Indoors Interiors gurus, Kate Watson-Smyth and Sophie Robinson come together to share their insider knowledge and top décor tips to truly make your house a home. Expect trend alerts, styling hits and…

HOW TO... clean your barbecue Come rain or shine, it wouldn’t be a British summer without barbecues. So, it’s time to brush off any cobwebs and get your grill looking sparkling clean ahead of all the garden gatherings this June… • If there are still bits of food stuck to the grill after use, try steaming them off. Allow the barbecue to cool slightly, then lay water-soaked newspaper on the grill and close the lid. Leave to steam for half an hour. It should dislodge any stubborn remnants of food and grease, ready for a deep clean. • Next, it’s time for a good scrub. Create a simple solution of washing-up liquid and hot water and scrub well with a grill brush with wire bristles. If that doesn’t do the…

Frequently asked questions... How can I stop condensation forming on my new windows? This is caused by excess moisture in the room and it’s easily solved by having the right ventilation. By doing this, you will allow moisture-laden air to escape and cool, and dry air to enter. Top tips include opening the bathroom window for a few minutes after a bath or shower and positioning the radiator or heated towel rail under the window where possible. Installing an extractor fan can also help. The same goes for the kitchen. In bedrooms and living spaces, try to open the windows at least once during the day for a short time. What’s the best glazing for a conservatory? Double glazing will keep it comfortable all year round and Low-E glass will…

SHOPPING LIST Walls painted in Brilliant White emulsion, £22 per 2.5L, Dulux. Rainbow mural painted in Valspar matt emulsion in Watermelon, Mermaid Cheeks, Oopsy Daisy, Cuddle Bug and Frosty Snow Cap, all £29 per 2.5L, B&Q. Bed painted in Dazzle Me and Stormy, both £19.95 for 750ml, Frenchic. Tiphede rug, £10; Kura bed, £129; Busunge wardrobe, £99; Busunge chest of drawers, £70; Kallax shelving unit, 77 x 147cm, £45, all IKEA. For a similar blanket box, try Rebrilliant ottoman, £81.99, Wayfair. Teepee, £34, Aldi. Feather light fitting, £25, Argos. Wall-mounted giraffe, £14.99; tape measure, £12.99, both H&M Home. Kids Concept suitcases, £26 for two; Little Dutch wooden rainbow, £23; Olli Ella shopping trolley, £45; Olli Ella wooden house, £65, all Kidly. Bunny mirror, £21; blanket box cushion, £34, both Vertbaudet.…

Believe it or not, doing the dishes can become a thing of beauty when you take the time to create a sleek set-up with a range of stylish sponges, brushes, cleaning products, tea towels and more. Consider your washing-up needs and lifestyle to work out what configuration works best for you then choose products that will not only make this daily chore more enjoyable but will also enhance the kitchen, too. Think natural materials for an organic look and flashes of metallics or pops of colour to bring it to life.…

Broadoak kitchen unit 600mm with bespoke paint, £147; Bosch hob TCP615B90B, £216; Bosch extractor, £302; Curvato curved spout tap, £130; Bosch double oven HBM13B251B, £530; Bosch microwave HMT75M654B, £309; Ness Belfast sink, £197.10; Oak worktop 40mm, £100 per m, all DIY Kitchens. Units painted in Drawing Room Blue estate eggshell, £67 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Ranarp ceiling lights, £25 each, IKEA. Xavier P Tolix bar stools in White, £55 each, Cult Furniture. Open shelving made to order, £100 per shelf, The Oak Shop. Aluminium windows, £5,500, Crittall Windows. For similar large floor tiles, try the Travertine tiles in Cappadocia Cream, £53.02 per sq m, Topps Tiles. Metro tiles, £16.50 per sq m, Topps Tiles TOTAL COST: £10,875.60…

Adding little displays and features to your garden is a fantastic way to spruce it up without spending a fortune, and this garden mirror revamp is the perfect example. Using some lead tape, a wooden plank and some outdoor-friendly paint, give a plain mirror a windowpane makeover and add a sturdy box shelf to display your favourite pots and greenery. SHOPPING LIST ✔ Plank of wood (we used a piece from an old pallet) ✔ Wooden mirror ✔ Pencil ✔ Set square or ruler ✔ Saw ✔ Sandpaper ✔ Drill ✔ Screws ✔ Gorilla wood glue ✔ Wood filler ✔ Card ✔ Masking tape ✔ Rust-Oleum surface primer ✔ Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch spray paint in Black ✔ Tape measure ✔ Self-adhesive lead strip tape 1 Cut the wood to make…

Q I’d like to retile my bathroom soon. What are the differences between ceramic and porcelain tiles? Taylor Hartman, Bedford A Kamila Chalfin, Marketing and Brand Manager at Tile Giant, says… Choosing between ceramic and porcelain tiles depends on how you plan to use the tiles in the bathroom and the overall look you want to achieve. Before you start any tiling project, it’s really useful to understand the differences between the two materials. Porcelain tiles are fired at higher temperatures, producing a highly durable tile. Not only do porcelain tiles deliver a stunning natural finish, they absorb less water so are ideal for bathrooms. Porcelain tiles can be more difficult to cut, which is something to bear in mind if you’re planning to do the job yourself. Ceramic…

A butcher’s block will give you an extra surface and seating space without splurging on a kitchen island. Look out for natural materials you can use to create bespoke pieces, like Danecia. She made a simple shelving unit out of a tree branch and some triangular pieces of wood. idea! Use your local area as inspiration for your décor. Danecia has decorated her home with rustic motifs and plants in homage to her country location. Emphasise architectural details with paint, like Danecia has with a contrast grey in her son’s room. !…

Behind the tile-clad walls of an unassuming Victorian house, just a stone’s throw from bustling Barnes, Polly Hamilton has lovingly created a carefully curated family home that’s become a punchy fusion of colour, personality and imaginative touches. ‘It certainly has been quite the journey for my husband, Max, and me, to transform what was a bland, rather cramped, three-bedroom house into a larger, family-friendly home, full of cherished treasures and unusual artefacts that we’ve collected over the years,’ Polly reveals. Polly’s love affair with colour, textiles and pattern began as far back as she can recall. ‘I’ve always enjoyed the buzz of shopping in places like Portobello Road and, as a teenager, I remember buying bright orange saris to give my bedroom the appearance of a Bedouin tent,’ she says.…

3 WAYS WITH... raspberries Indulge your sweet tooth with these berry delicious summer recipes that look as good as they taste For a zingy raspberry lemonade, put 200g caster sugar into a pan with 275ml cold water. Heat gently and simmer for around 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Blitz 500g raspberries, 50g caster sugar and the zest of 5 lemons in a food processor until fairly smooth. Stir the syrup and 200ml of lemon juice into the raspberry purée and strain through a sieve set over a bowl. Mix with 1 litre chilled sparkling water and serve over ice. Make a tangy berry bircher for one by combining 40g oats, 1 tbsp chia seeds and 100ml boiling water in a bowl. Add 1 mashed banana and 50g mashed raspberries,…

Win a bundle of British-made homewares from Ambar Ambar is an independent textile development studio and homeware brand based in East London. With a focus on knits and innovative fabrications, Ambar’s product range is composed of knitted throws, cushions and table linens, all of which are sure to bring warmth and texture to interiors and are proudly made in Britain. Ambar is giving away a bundle of its bestselling homeware pieces, worth £525, to one lucky Your Home reader. The prize includes a throw and cushion from the Wood Block range, which was inspired by the architectural detailing of London’s Barbican Centre, as well as two basket placemats, a contemporary take on traditional hand-weaving techniques. To explore Ambar’s full range, visit ambarliving.com. Win a garden pizza oven with Del Monte…