Innehållsförteckning för April 2023 från Your Home

This Easter, whether you are planning a feast with loved ones, a welldeserved break or you have a few DIY projects to squeeze in over the bank holidays, we've hundreds of ways to help you have a good time! Our Easter Sunday menu on page 94 is full of ideas for a family feast and, for bit of mindful me-time, try our trio of spring crafts on page 62. The woven paper basket might look complicated but, once you get in the zone, the action of folding and weaving is very relaxing. Find DIY inspiration on page 40, where we show you 10 ways to make your home lighter and brighter, and keep reading for inspirational shelving ideas – and how to install them – on page 44. If you…

SUMMER SERVES We're so close to those long summer evenings, but why not add a splash of sunshine now with Oliver Bonas’ ceramic serveware? In a bright Mediterraneaninspired colourway, you'll soon feel like you're holidaying in a villa.…

FIND OUT MORE… Visit yourhomestyle.uk to discover cleaning hacks, how-to guides and tried-and-tested reviews Buy it once Iconic kitchenware brand Le Creuset has a reputation for producing high-quality ceramicware, and its latest Azure collection will bring a stylish touch of Mediterranean blue to your kitchen. The new ombre colourway is available in a range of enamelled cast-iron cookware, oven-to-table stoneware and bakeware. While each item is an investment, the pieces will last for years to come and are sold with a lifetime guarantee. YourHome HACK Abel & Cole has teamed up with TV presenter and professional declutterer Dilly Carter to get the nation's pantries organised. Her top tip? ‘Take your biggest cupboard and use shelf risers and undershelf hangers to maximise space. You don't have to spend a fortune on…

CREATE A wildlifefriendly garden for less 1 SMOOTH POLLINATOR With wild bees and other pollinators in decline, it's never been more important to include their favourite plants in our garden schemes. Planting an array of flowers will appeal to a wide range of insects (check out the RHS Plants for Pollinators online – rhs.org. uk – for an extensive list), as well as injecting colour into your outdoor space. Try local plant and seed swaps to collect a varied selection. 2 HOME SWEET HABITAT Nothing says ‘welcome’ to your guests like a nice, cosy spot to relax in, so give your garden wildlife the same treatment with their very own habitat. You can buy bug hotels (try the Buddy wild insect hotel from Amazon, £15.99), hedgehog houses, and bat and…

STYLE FILE SPOTLIGHT ON Elevate your living quarters with Regency pinks, powder blues and gold details for an exuberant, small-scale manor. While the colours in this pared back take on the Royalcore trend may be muted, the décor is not. Look for intricate detailing and luxurious textures on everything from walls to soft furnishings — bring in embossed designs, gleaming surfaces and ornately carved pieces for an effect that oozes opulence. Unlike Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte, you'll have no trouble picking your ‘diamond of the season’ — supermarket aisles and high-street stores are overflowing with options. Brands such as John Lewis, Homesense and M&S are all doing a grand job of bringing regal glamour to everyday homewares. £10 AND UNDER Get the look for less with these quick updates…

’I'd been living in my one-bedroom flat in Surrey for 15 years,’ says Carly Stairs, ‘as I didn't think I could afford a house by myself.’ But after getting her flat valued, Carly realised that its increase in value meant she could get something bigger. Her flat sold on the day it was put on the market, so Carly was on a mission to find her next home. ‘I had originally dismissed this place because I knew I'd want to change the kitchen and that just wasn't in my budget. But then the owners reduced the price, and that freed up extra funds, so I went for it,’ says Carly. However, her offer was accepted the day before the first lockdown was announced, so her solicitors closed down and, as…

Aesthetic solution The first question you need to ask yourself is: ‘what is the purpose of the shelf?’. If the answer is purely for aesthetic reasons, then floating shelves are a great solution. These have a clean finish as no brackets or screws will be visible. Load-bearing designs If you require a sturdier, loadbearing surface, then strong, durable brackets are a must. Rothley's London brackets are ideal – they're available in highquality steel and are secured to your wall with screws These are visible, so choose a finish to match your scheme. DIY shelving Bringing your shelving vision to life doesn't have to break the bank if you make your own. It doesn't require a lot of previous DIY experience. First, measure the space it needs to fit, and then…

See your Home Here! Have you just finished decorating your home? If so, we'd love to see your photos and, who knows, it may even be featured in a future issue. You can share them on Instag ram using #YHlovemyhome and #YourHomemagazine PLUS IDEAS TO STEAL…

While Chanel Boateng enjoyed her busy city life as an influencer and vlogger in London, she wanted more space for her two children. She knew that a move to the country would give her a better work-life balance and a laid-back lifestyle, as well as affording her the chance to indulge her love of interior design with a larger home to decorate. ‘I've always had a passion for interiors,’ says Chanel. ‘I've found that it's become a natural part of my vlogging, and I wanted a home that would reflect me and my personality.’ With this in mind, Chanel decided on a new-build property, as this would give her a blank canvas with which to work her magic. However, choosing where to move was a trickier decision. Knowing she wanted…

WE ARE Tamzin McGillen, 33, a textile technician, and I live with my husband Donovan, 36, a software engineer, and our two children Ross, four, and Olive, two. OUR HOME IS A four-bedroom, detached, 1990s home in Bristol, and we've lived here since February 2021. I share my decor on Instagram @at_the_mcgillens. MY BEST BARGAIN Getting the kitchen sprayed. A new kitchen would have cost us around £20k, whereas having it repainted was £2,000 and has transformed the room. NEXT TO DO We plan to knock down the slate wall and open up the kitchen into the playroom, to create a better flow, a larger dining area and access to the garden. MY FAVOURITE ROOM There is something magical about Olive's room – it's such fun playing in there with…

TOP TIP A flavour-packed, super-tasty alternative to steak tartare, this works as a side a starter, or as canapés for a crowd. It's also nice piled into a bowl with the bread on the side, for people to help themselves Aubergine tartare with flat-leaf parsley salad YOU WILL NEED ✓ 2 aubergines, cut into small cubes ✔ 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing ✔ 20 thin baguette slices ✔ 2 tbsp mixed fresh herbs (chervil, parsley, tarragon), finely chopped ✔ 1 tsp cornichons, finely chopped ✔ 1 tsp capers, finely chopped ✔ 1 tsp Dijon mustard ✔ freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon ✔ Tabasco sauce, to taste ✔ parsley oil, to taste ✔ sea salt and black pepper For the parsley salad ✔ 50g fresh flat-leaf parsley,…

What tools do I need to paint a wall for a pro finish? Brush up on your painting knowledge, with some help from Marcus Jarvis… Successful painting is all about a smooth finish and good coverage – ideally in the shortest possible time. Two things are vital to ensure satisfying results: using the right tools for each task and good preparation. The Harris Ultimate range includes tools for preparing and repairing flat and curved surfaces, all with soft grip handles for easy working. There's also a selection of Seriously Good Sanding Blocks, suitable for use on plaster. It's important to use a paint brush that's been designed for ‘cutting in’ on the wall edges – the Harris Ultimate Walls & Ceilings Blade Paint Brush is perfect as its tapered bristles…

WIN a £100 voucher to spend on lighting at BHS! 5 lucky winners! From statement lighting that acts as a work of art, to practical outdoor lights for those spring parties, BHS offers a wide variety of contemporary and traditional lighting to illuminate the home – and we've teamed up with the iconic brand to offer five £100 vouchers to spend on lighting at its online showroom. Create beautiful pools of light in the entranceway with up-anddown wall lighting, enhance a gloomy corner with a floor lamp to create a cosy reading nook, or use a ceiling pendant to inject eye-catching drama into the dining room. Whatever your style, brighten your home using quality lighting from BHS. To browse the full collection, and for more information, visit bhs.com. Enter now…

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If you love farmhouse-chic interiors, we'd recommend you head over to Matalan. Its spring/summer 2023 collection, Humble, is influenced by the countryside with a muted, earthy colour palette and floral detailing. Simple embroidered motifs, scalloped edges and gingham prints adorn soft furnishings, while wicker baskets and washed linens offer a change in texture for the new season.…

We're reading… Interior Design Masters: A Practical Guide to Decorating Your Home Interiors expert and writer Jo Thornhill, as well as the contestants and judges from BBC One's Interior Design Masters, share their advice on how to transform your living space. We're following… @renovatingthehomestead Victoria and Jason's restoration of an Edwardian maisonette has left us swooning! ‘Our style brings together an appreciation of period features and restful colours with contemporary and pre-loved furniture,’ say the pair. We're trying… Beginner's guide to macramé Discover how to make a stylish macramé hanger in Hobbycraft's online workshop (the craft kit will be posted beforehand). You'll be taught the basic techniques and knots by one of its craft experts. Priced at £30 for the kit and 1½ hour workshop.…

A gallery wall makes a brilliant focal point in a bedroom, living room or across a staircase, but where do you start? Find out how to make your very own gallery with these top tips… Firstly, collect everything you'd like to display. These can be art prints, framed postcards and other sentimental pieces. It's likely that you'll already have plenty of things that you'd like to use. You can opt for frames or no frames (or even a mix), or attach pieces straight to the wall with a bold washi tape. You can choose a theme if you'd like, but even a mix-and-match approach works well for this –although a variety of sizes looks best. Next, arrange everything on the floor so you can move pieces around until you find…

CONSUMER NEWS Frequently asked questions… Where can I get things valued? Start with your local antique auction house, either a general sale room or specialist auctioneers. Experts will usually give a free valuation in the hope you'll sell through them if the item is worth something. Contact the auction house beforehand as you may need to send in photos first. Keep in mind that if you do sell via an auction house, you'll need to pay a commission as well as fees (and always set a reserve price). Can I get a valuation online? Check out valuemystuff.com. This quick-and-easy online service relies on over 60 experts who used to work at Sotheby's and Christie's auction houses. They'll value your antiques, art, jewellery, memorabilia and more in 48 hours or less…

As the days are getting longer and we can enjoy more sunlight, now is the perfect time to update your décor to make the most of the natural glow. There are lots of simple style solutions that you can employ to make even the darkest and pokiest corners of your home feel more spacious and primed to maximise the spring sunshine. Whether you're planning to completely redecorate or you're just looking for some quick fixes, we've got plenty of affordable ideas to make your home feel lighter, brighter and bigger. DÉCOR display When it comes to accessories, choose items that not only excite the eye, but also feature finishes that play with and bend the light. Display hand-blown glass vases in front of a window to cast undulating reflections on…

BATHROOM IDEAS While showers are undoubtedly becoming more popular in bathroom renovations, you still can't beat the luxury of a tub on a chilly evening (even if they do take up more floorspace), and they are definitely more practical if you have a young family. Whether you love a long soak or prefer a relaxing shower, there's an option out there for you. Take the plunge for your bathroom reno, with a little advice from us. Shower sponge, £2.99, shower brush, £4.99, both Homesense The HEAT is on ‘Some electric showers, including those from Triton, offer an economy heat setting, which helps to reduce bills in the warmer months when the ambient water temperature is higher. This means that the required heat input is much less, thus lowering running costs…

Need a beautiful display for your plants? With a few tools and a little woodworking knowledge, you can create these mid-century-inspired planters. This project requires making a mortise and tenon joint – one of the most common joints in woodwork. Here, we show you how to make the smaller of this pair of stands – for the larger stand, follow the same steps but work to dimensions of 61 × 41cm. SHOPPING LIST ✔ pallet ✔ saw tape measure ✔ pencil ✔ set square ✔ 12mm chisel ✔ clamp ✔ drill and 12mm drill bit ✔ sander ✔ screw ✔ mallet ✔ teak oil ✔ paintbrush 1 Separate six slats from a wooden pallet (you don't need to take the whole pallet apart). Use a saw to cut four pieces…

Taking on a building that used to belong to Bangor University and turning it into a cosy, colourful home has been quite a trial for Ruth and Glyn Sanderson Clayton, but the results have been worth all the effort, builder's dust and upheaval. ‘People warned us not to touch this property because it was falling apart,’ says Ruth. ‘But we'd been house-hunting for so long, we knew that a house of this size was a rare find. So, we ignored their good advice and decided to make an offer.’ Ruth grew up on the street opposite this house and had loved the building since she was a little girl. ‘I never thought that Bangor University would sell it,’ she says. ‘When we saw it on the market, we made an…

WE ARE Chanel Boateng, 35, a vlogger and influencer at @chanelathome and @chanelambrose, and I live here with my two children. MY HOME IS a detached new build in Peterborough, which I bought in 2020. MY TOP TIP Choose a neutral base colour and then add accent colours. I LOVE THIS HOUSE BECAUSE of the location, as I wanted to have more open spaces for the children. MY FAVOURITE ROOM The living room. I love the custom-built media unit and fireplace, which is the focal point of the room.…

FAMILY feasts Discover 80 delicious yet fussfree recipes for the holy month of Ramadan in The Ramadan Cookbook (£22, Ebury Press) by well-loved food blogger Anisa Karolia. From pre-dawn meals for Suhoor, to hearty and satisfying meals for Iftar, as well as dishes for Eid al-Fitr gatherings, you'll find plenty of inspiration between these pages. There are also accompanying salads, chutneys, drinks and desserts, such as rose and pistachio milk cake. The masala roast chicken and herby potatoes (pictured) is set to be a crowd-pleaser! CRAFTY EASTER EGG Keep kids entertained over the bank holidays by making your own Easter eggs. Using a mould, you can make two halves of a chocolate egg to stick together and decorate however you like. Once you've got the knack, you can also experiment…

NICE and natural There are some non-negotiables when it comes to flooring, such as comfort, durability and eco-friendliness. The great news is that cork tiles tick all those boxes! The material has grown in popularity since the resurgence of Seventies décor, and with companies like Recork turning waste from bottle stopper production into beautiful flooring and rugs, it's easy to see why. Cork floors also have natural give so it's kinder to bare feet, it can last up to 20 years when maintained well and is an excellent insulator too. Una cork flooring in Pale Sand, from £46.80 per sq m, Recork Fresh sounds Turn up the atmosphere and celebrate into the night with the new speaker lamp from IKEA. This outdoor gadget will emit party vibes from its 360-degree…

MATT Matt paint is used on walls and ceilings, and because it absorbs light well, it's a useful choice if you want to hide small bumps or imperfections EGGSHELL Perhaps the most popular type of interior paint, an eggshell finish reflects light well with a slight sheen, yet is durable enough for high-traffic areas (for example, hallways) SATIN Use satin paint on interior woodwork, such as window sills and skirting boards – it often has too much of a sheen to paint an entire room with GLOSS As the name suggests, this is the glossiest finish of the bunch. Use it on interior woodwork and metalwork such as radiators KITCHEN AND BATHROOM While it's not necessary to paint your kitchen or bathroom with a specialist finish, these formulas are a…

Reusing, repurposing and recycling everyday items can add up to big savings in the garden. Instead of investing in expensive plant labels, have a go at making your own from white plastic containers cut into strips (below) or reuse lollipop sticks. The tips of bamboo canes used to support herbaceous perennials can cause injuries when you're working in among plants in the border. Add cane toppers, which can be made from corks, used yogurt pots, discarded garden snail shells or, if you're feeling creative, you can sculpt some from clay (right). Force seed potatoes into growth by putting them into egg boxes before planting them outside…

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Dreamy daffodils Since moving to an old cottage, my interiors taste has become more eclectic: I now find myself looking in charity shops or repurposing items. So, when my lemon candle was no more, I washed it out and planted some daffodils to use it as a plant pot. The pop of yellow on the candle holder will look great when the flowers bloom! Charlotte, @this.georgian.cottage Sophie, Editorial Assistant, says: This is such a lovely idea, Charlotte – we love to see items from around the home being repurposed. Let's be-gin This is my first upcycling project! I bought this cabinet online and created an art decoinspired glass cabinet which will soon be used for my gin. I'm delighted with the results. Angela Kelly, via email Tricia, Art Editor, says:…

Deluxe clothes airer 14m, £17.50, Wilko As the cheapest option on test, this is a savvy household essential that still retains quality. It's tall, but it feels fairly sturdy and there are simple-to-use catches on either side of the airer to lock it into place. 8/10 There's also an attached sock dryer so they don't fall off, as well as four corner hooks for hanging long items. It has an impressive 14m of drying space capacity and is capable of holding 20kg – much more than a regular washing load. Premium 2-in-1 indoor airer, £36.79, Vileda With a total drying space of 18m, this clothes airer is best suited to larger households with big laundry loads. Its size means that more delicate items can also be laid flat for drying.…

GET THE LOOK Dreamy dopamine Bright pops of colour and interesting accessories that are so you: this is dopamine décor. Sometimes called the ‘happy hormone’, when dopamine peaks, it creates a sense of pleasure – what better to base your home's style on? You don't have to abandon neutral tones to get this look – the key is to design a joyful space that you adore. Bright walls and colourful furniture certainly inject fun, but you could simply add lively cushions and lights for an uplifting feel. SECRET GARDEN Custom mural specialist Wallsauce points to airy, delicate botanicals as 2023's take on the classic ditsy floral wallpaper. Nature lovers can choose from its extensive collection of designs, including broad palm fronds, watercolour flora or atmospheric bouquets, which will help bring…

Shelves are one of the great unsung heroes of home décor. Not just a practical storage solution, they're also a way to showcase who we are and what we love through the unique, curated selection of items we choose to display. But, of course, it's not always easy to keep them looking neat and clutter-free. The secret is to choose the right type of shelf for the space – for example, while slimline shelves look sleek and streamlined, they may not be the best choice for a kitchen, where a deeper, sturdier design is ideal for jars and recipe books. So, read on for eight ways to add more shelving to your home –and then let the styling commence! Open up If you have a compact area to work with,…

WE ARE Ruth Sanderson Clayton, 39, a hair salon owner, and my husband, Glyn Sanderson, 43, a planning manager. We live here with our children, Tibby, four, and Teddy, 18 months, our two dogs, Tilly and Albi, and our cat, Poppy. OUR HOME IS A Victorian semi in Bangor, built in the 1890s and later used by the university. I share our décor on Instagram @thehouseofwoodchip. OUR BIGGEST MISTAKE Was making renovation decisions before we moved in, rather than taking the time to think things through after we'd lived here for a while.…

‘When we started looking for a new home, it only had to tick two boxes: be near good schools and within commuting distance of Bristol city centre,’ says Tamzin McGillen. ‘I assumed we would choose a period property and probably a project, as we'd gutted our last house, so weren't scared of a complete reno.’ But when this place got thrown into the mix, Tamzin and her husband, Donovan, had to have a rethink. ‘Olive was only a few months old, and this house was pretty much finished,’ recalls Tamzin. ‘It had a great kitchen – if not to my taste colour-wise – and all the rooms were in good condition, only needing some simple cosmetic work and decorating. With a new baby and a toddler running around, it appealed…

CUT OUT & KEEP! Rhubarb and clotted cream one-pot cake ■ PREPARATION TIME 5 minutes ■ BAKING TIME 50 minutes ■ MAKES 1 cake YOU WILL NEED ✔ 300g rhubarb, sliced into 3cm lengths ✔ 3 tbsp caster sugar ✔ 225g tub of Trewithen Dairy Cornish clotted cream ✔ 2 eggs ✔ caster sugar ✔ 2 tsp vanilla extract ✔ self-raising flour ✔ icing sugar ✔ 1 tbsp Trewithen Dairy natural yogurt DIRECTIONS ■ Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C Fan/Gas Mark 4. Grease a bundt or loaf tin. ■ Place a pan over a low-medium heat and gently cook the rhubarb and sugar for 5 minutes until just tender. Remove from the heat. ■ Spoon the clotted cream into a bowl (reserve the tub as you'll use this to measure…

Feature Andrea Dean Planning a bedroom for a little one is great fun as you really can let your imagination run riot. However, this needs to be tempered by functionality and, of course, budget, as children grow fast and you don't want to have to update the room every few years. Compact nursery furniture won't be so practical once your child starts nursery, and no teenager wants a themed bedroom designed for an eight year old. Aim for a scheme that will last at least five years by avoiding trends that will date quickly, choosing materials and surfaces carefully, and ringing the changes with new accessories. 1 DECIDE ON THE DÉCOR Start with the walls. For a baby or toddler's room, almost any colour will work – there's no reason to…

Coastal cool Last month, we showed you the fresh Riviera Revival trend that's taking the interiors world by storm, and we are thrilled to see how effortlessly this look lends itself to outdoor living in this new collection from Dobbies. Dial up the style of your patio, deck or balcony with a few grasses and succulents planted in natural rattan and contrasting azure ceramic planters. Add co-ordinating lanterns and, on your next beach trip, forage for pieces of driftwood to bring some rich, weather-worn texture to the scene. Firwood lantern in Blue, from £29.99; pillar candles in Ivory, from £4.99; Farol square lantern, 50cm, £29.99; medium round rattan planter, £16.99; two-tone egg pot, £32.99; square rattan planter in Grey, 21cm, £12.99; Grey pot, 30cm, £2.99; round rattan drypot in Grey,…

Potting benches provide the ideal workspace for propagating plants and sowing seeds. Most have space to store tools, compost, pots and more… 1. Forest wooden garden potting bench/table Gardeners with limited space may find this compact potting bench, which has a generously sized top and a lower shelf for storage, suits their needs. You could customise the pressure-treated wood with a coat of colourful paint. £82.49, bmgardenbuildings.co.uk 2. Potting table with wheels Two wooden wheels on one end of this table make it easy to move around the patio, should you prefer to work in the sun or shade. It also has a removable, deep, potting tray, which you can use to hold the compost. £119.99, christowhome.co.uk 3. Premium potting station This robust workstation is for the serious gardener who loves to propagate…