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EDITOR’S LETTER

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Welcome

WE’VE MADE A PRETTY BIG CHANGE to kick of the new year at House Beautiful. Visit housebeautiful.co.uk and you’ll find your favourite magazine brought to life online to inspire you and help solve all your home and decorating challenges. There’s also a House Beautiful shop on the site, with products from trusted brands such as Alessi, Morphy Richards, Harlequin and lots more. Among the well known brands you’ll also find outstanding designs from names you may not be familiar with. In the year Queen Victoria came to the throne, 1837, Abraham Moon set up a woollen mill in Guiseley, near Leeds. Still going strong today, it’s one of the last ‘vertical’ mills in England, creating quality fabrics and stunning soft throws, scarves and cushions (see right) from raw fleeces under the label Bronte By Moon. Find our selection of supersoft and stylish Shetland, lambswool, alpaca and mohair throws in the House Beautiful shop – visit housebeautifulshop.co.uk. If you plan a big change for 2014 take a look at Mhairi and Steven Dobbie’s amazing home on North Uist on p50. Their move to a Scottish island has truly transformed how they live. But for a smaller project, Sarah Allchorn’s revamped ensuite guest bedroom (p104) may inspire you to tackle an unloved space in your home (yes, we all have one). Whatever change you decide to make, the House Beautiful team will be bringing you gorgeous looks and expert advice in print and online. So now we can keep in touch daily, weekly or even hourly – it’s entirely up to you!

Julia Goodwin, Editor Follow me on twitter @JuliaHouseBed

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1 Light up with this Scandi-style Twiitter lamp, £150, Heal’s 2 A Chalet Skye lambswool cushion, £49.95 from Bronte by Moon, continues the Nordic theme 3 Round Rose handles, £25.28 each from B&Q,, look super slick 4 A Cadby velvet button stool, £192 from Rowen & Wren, adds a little luxury 5 Enjoy cosy nights in with a Charnwood Cove stove, from £1,110 6 Spruce up a doorknob with Rust-Oleum metallic paint, £12.99 House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2014 3

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CONTENTS FEBRUARY F0DE 30

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Crockery set to be a success this season

Revamp your home with our style advice

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Kevin McCloud tells us what inspires him

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Recreate the look of a reader makeover

Beautiful buys

10 What’s hot Natural materials 13 15 17

✱ 19 20 Cover photograph: Mark Scott. Styling: Hannah Deacon. Find out how to get the cover look on p7.

✱ Cover stories

Our cover stories are highlighted with an asterisk

House Beautiful UK is available as a digital edition. Visit allaboutyou. com/hb/tableteditions 4 housebeautiful.co.uk

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get a monochrome makeover Design news Trolley tables, patterned porcelain and more Bargain news Affordable ideas for every room On trend Retro designs are back in smart chalk shades Deco update Stylish bedlinen for every budget Buy at housebeautiful shop.co.uk Find brilliant brands online at great prices Instant impact Give rooms a new look with updates for under £100 Micro solutions Storage to streamline small spaces Sleep in style with the House Beautiful sofa bed Desktop essentials Everything you need for an organised home office Smart living Hi-tech news and buys of the month

Reader homes

✱ 36 Top floor treasure Artist

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Jane Raven’s light and airy Edinburgh flat, filled with artworks and curiosities An open view A rundown 16th-century barn in the Suffolk countryside is now a spacious family home Island living Moving to a remote Scottish Island allowed one couple to build their dream property All aglow Clever use of colour makes this 1930s house warm and welcoming Bricks and money How to find a good plumber, houses with workspace and more Mid-century marvel A stunning dining room full of fabulous vintage finds ‘The happy home that’s my legacy’ Alison Thomas wanted to leave her children more than just memories

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Style inspiration

✱ 22 Simple transformations ✱ 30 34 81 84 90

We show you how to use this season’s pink and grey shades An inside guide to top tables Expert advice and the best new crockery designs New beginnings Meet Lisa Levis, our designer columnist Moodboard masterclass Stylish solutions for a dark kitchen diner Colour confident The paint shades making a splash in 2014 Better than bespoke Our experts revamp a faded 1970s piano stool

Makeover ideas

96 A new room in two weeks Jenny Hale’s north-facing living room is made inviting and cosy 100 Lofty luxury Extending into the attic has created this light-filled ensuite bedroom

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The latest must-haves for your home

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How one family transformed their dining room

MOODBOARD MASTERCLASS

The House Beautiful style team solves your decorating dilemmas, starting with a dark kitchen diner on p81. NEW BEGINNINGS

Designer Lisa Levis joins us every month to share her style ideas and plans for her home. Turn to p34.

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A new-build in the Outer Hebrides

HOW BRITAIN LIVES

104 Creative planning Clever use of space has created a gorgeous guest bedroom, plus how to get the look 109 Kitchen notebook 111 Bathroom notebook

Living well

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high-tech appliances and cookware for a greener home Eco essentials Cut your energy bills – industry insiders on the changes worth making A home of our own The first in our new series on how Britain lives now Wildlife welcome Animals need you! What you can do to help local populations Novice gardener Enjoy the green, green grass of home Cook clever with Jamie Delicious meals from Mr Oliver that won’t break the bank

Our new series starts with a look at a scheme that has helped first-time buyers. First stop: London. P130.

✱ 154 What my home means to me TV presenter and campaigner Kevin McCloud shares his passion for building

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In every issue

3 Letter from the Editor 7 How to find us and get the cover look

9 Have your say Your views 18 Join us online at

Visit our website and shop

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114 Ask the experts 152 In next month’s issue 153 Where to buy

Offers for you

94 Subscribe to House Beautiful 117 Enjoy a fantastic 20% off at Rockett St George

150 Chic chairs and a spa break This magazine can be recycled either through your kerbside collection or at a local recycling point. Log on to recyclenow.com and enter your postcode to find your nearest sites.

We’re thrilled to introduce our new website, where you’ll find expert advice, makeovers, reader homes, recipes and a wealth of decorating ideas – all from your favourite magazine.

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WorldMags.net EDITOR JULIA GOODWIN Content Assistant Chiara Desantis (020 7439 5076) Deputy Editor Karen Stylianides Associate Editor Liz Murphy STYLE Style Editor Charlotte Boyd Acting Style Editor Hannah Deacon Stylist Alaina Binks HOMES Interiors and Gardens Editor Denise Brock DESIGN Art Director Barbora Hajek Art Editor Hilde Bovang Picture Editor Patricia Taylor With thanks to Mandeep Kalsi SUB-EDITORS Chief Sub-Editor Helen Bonthrone Deputy Chief Sub-Editor Melissa Loveday With thanks to Sarah Andrews, Cleo Hall, Julie Pannell-Rae GROUP PUBLISHING DIRECTOR JUDITH SECOMBE PUBLISHER Zoe Jobson Sales Director Ben Giles Group Advertising Director Dominic Eddon Advertisement Manager Alice Waite (020 7439 5112) Advertisement Sales Executive Mike Bailey Regional Sales Director Keely McIntosh Regional Business Development Manager Lisa Rogers Ad Production Controller Richard Williams Director of Hearst Magazines Direct Cameron Dunn Marketing Manager Charlotte Cunliffe Brand Marketing Executive Helen Fewings Commercial Finance Manager Sharon Read Sales Director Laura Cohen Group Creative Solutions Director Pamela Ferrari-Blanchard Creative Solutions Project Manager Karen Whitehead Creative Solutions Manager Rosalind Matchett Creative Solutions Art Director Clare O’Sullivan Creative Solutions Senior Designer Laura Passmore Circulation Manager Lyndsay Macdonald Head of Newstrade Marketing Jennifer Smith Head of Direct Marketing Claire Riddle Direct Marketing Manager Karen Sharp Production Manager Greta Croaker Events Director Guy Foreman Head of Operations – Shows and Events Terry Race Events Manager Christina Fotinelli

GET THE COVER LOOK

STYLING HANNAH DEACON PHOTOGRAPH MARK SCOTT Wall painted in Loft White, £39.50 for 2.5L, Grey Collection, Little Greene. Floors in Rustica, Arctic White, £75 a metre, Crucial Trading. Curtains in Cellini, Porcelain, £55 a metre, Romo. Quarter rug, £1,395, Boconcept. Saturday 2.5-seater sofa in Heat and Dust, £1,195, sofa.com. Cushions on sofa, from left to right: Confetti cushion in Mulberry, £30, John Lewis; cushion made up in Birch Leaves in Rosa by Tapet Cafe, £162 a metre, Tissus d’Hélène; Rue silk cushion in Lemon, from £55, Clarissa Hulse; cushion made up in Diamond Dot in Rose, £69.60 a metre, Lewis & Wood. Faux mohair throw, £39, Oka. Krusin cofee table, £720, The Conran Shop. On cofee table: Quilted vase, £49, Boconcept. Books, from a selection at Present & Correct. Heal's Discovers Sebastian Cox oak and hazel desk, £1,495; Ercol Original Stacking chair, £295; Riva 1920 Legno Vivo stool, £475; all Heal's. On desk: vase, find similar at House of Fraser. Glass display dome with stand, £36, Rockett St George. Finnsdotter Alba tealight, £17, Heal’s. Books, from a selection at Paperchase. Emma Lacey Everyday mug, £24, The Conran Shop. Task table lamp, £329, Original BTC. Hedgerow print, £43, Bold & Noble. Frame, £12, Ikea. On chair: Cushion made up in Speedwell in Rose, £69.60 a metre, Lewis & Wood. Poufe, £99, Moroccan Bazaar. Spindle floor lamp, £135; 45cm drum shade, from £45; both The Dormy House

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Have your say

We love to hear your news and views on Facebook or Twitter, or by email or letter MARVELLOUS MONOCHROME

There’s definitely a zing to a room that is styled in black and white. I loved Deborah and Richard Gordon’s house (It’s Black and White, October 2013)! My husband isn’t convinced but I’ve decided to go it alone and furnish one room in these two fabulous colours. The Gordons’ home looks so sophisticated and comfortable, I’m sure he’ll be impressed with the outcome! Joni Cooper, East Finchley, London

FEELING SATISFIED

SNUGGLY IDEAS In my attempt to make my decor perfect, I collect many images of grand and gorgeous rooms. But lately I’ve been drawn to spaces that are small, warm and comfortable and Cosy Comfort (November 2013), with its 30 stylish ideas to warm up your home, immediately caught my eye. It was just what I needed. Lucie Jones, Chandlers Wharf, Liverpool

SHINE ON

Thank you for your excellent Spotlight on Lighting (October 2013) feature. It’s one of the key elements that helps make a house a home but each room has specific needs. Your tips and ideas were inspirational. Abigail George, Wrexham, Wales

TIME FOR ORDER

My house is far too cluttered and it was time to reassess. Since reading your article Hang it, Paint it, Shelve it (November 2013) I can see I’ve not been taking advantage of all those blank walls! Amber Jacobs, Helsby, Cheshire

Why do I love reading House Beautiful each month? Not only is it interesting having a peep into other people’s homes, there’s also shopping news, style ideas, makeovers and renovations. I eagerly await your recipes too – I’ve just served up the winecooked lamb shank with apricots from Feelgood Food (November 2013) and it’s gone down a treat! Elaine Webber, Little Neston, Cheshire

WARM WELCOME

After reading First Glimpse (October 2013), I realised my hallway doesn’t have to be wasted space. An entrance is a manageable project and can make a statement that greets guests and sets the tone for the rest of your home. Thanks to this feature I’ve got some great ideas to give my hall more character. Suzanne Roswell, Ormesby St Margaret, Norfolk

From our Facebook page… Great scheme! says Style My House on our post about decorating with soft whites. FromourTwitterfeed… We’re loving @HB magazine’s new website, well worth a look! @WhistlePR FromJulia’sTwitterfeed… @BrontebyMoon Looking forward to stocking your beautiful throws in the House Beautiful shop @JuliaHouseBEd

SAY A SPECIAL THANK YOU We’d like to thank Rachel at Andover Framing for her excellent customer service. A picture we had in a gold frame didn’t quite go with our recently decorated living room. We chose a mount in the shop and collected the picture a few days later. When we got it home, it looked diferent from the sample, probably due to the lighting in the shop. I phoned Rachel who said to bring it back and it would be replaced free of charge. Wende and Michael Englefield, Andover, Hampshire If you’d like to thank someone for their help or brilliant customer service, email or write to Say a Special Thank You at the address below. If your letter is printed, we’ll send them a bouquet from Bunches (0800 626249; bunches.co.uk).

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WHAT’S HOT

MONO MAGIC Give a floor a new lease of life by rolling out this cotton Geometric rug, £180 for 160cm x 230cm, Rockett St George. Staying with the theme, mix a few pieces of Deco crockery in with your white dinnerware: a dinner plate is £3 and a cup and saucer £2.50, all Asda.

‘This global style is easy to achieve and will transform a neutral room in an instant.’ ALAINA BINKS, STYLIST

NATURAL CONTRAST A mix of striking monochrome patterns with rattan and bamboo is a simple recipe for smart living

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1 USEFUL STORAGE Hide clutter in the bathroom or hallway with this set of three handy bamboo baskets, from £51, Tine K Home 2 FLEXIBLE FIT Simple and chic, this Woody table lamp, £189 from Boconcept, will look good in any scheme 3 COMFY CUBE The knitted Durrie footstool is also available in red with a chevron pattern, £90, Habitat 4 PERFECT POTTERY Useful and beautiful, this Stoneware jug is on our wish list, £32, Folklore 5 MODERN STYLE Smarten up any room with the versatile, wood-framed Manhattan footstool, £325, Oka 6 TRIBAL PRINT Double the impact of a white armchair with this eyecatching Lappljung Ruta cushion cover, £9, Ikea 7 STRIKING SILHOUETTE A stunning veneer shade is a subtle way to introduce this back-to-nature trend, £25, Next Home 8 HERITAGE COLLECTION On a wooden plaque, these Vintage Small Deer horns are mini in scale but big in character, £65, Pale & Interesting 9 MIX IT UP This natural woven Rattan armchair will sit comfortably next to a neutral sofa, £250, Flitty Bird HB FOR STORE DETAILS SEE ‘WHERE TO BUY’ PAGE

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DESIGN NEWS

From gorgeous rugs to colourful tableware, there’s a wealth of fresh ideas for your home 3 of the best... TROLLEYS

Block table with ash legs and steel top, £180, Normann Copenhagen

HEAVEN SENT

Textile designer Angie Lewin’s screen-printed linen and linen union fabrics for St Jude’s now include Stellar, a beautiful linocut-based design that’s available in four colourways. It comes as cushion covers, £36, or by the metre, £48.

HOT PICKS

PATTERN UP MIX AND MATCH Bring a fab fusion of colour and pattern to the table with Anna Backlund and Elisabeth Dunker’s porcelain tableware for House of Rym. Team the different cup and saucer patterns for an individual look. They cost £12 for each piece from Northlight Homestore.

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Battista trolley, painted steel with two shelves, £995, The Conran Shop

1 NEW GROOVE Sit back in sixties style in this striking black and white ikat velvet upholstered chair, £595 from Plumo, which comes with a matching footstool, £185. 2 FUNCTIONAL FUN Serve up food and drinks on the modular Kaleido tray. Available in various shapes, sizes and shades, the trays

interlock so you can create your own design. By Clara von Zweigbergk for Hay, they cost from £19 from Couverture & The Garbstore. 3 ANIMAL MAGIC Available in two colourways, this In the Woods Day with Rust Stags lampshade is one of Zuzana Orwell and Bronagh Goode’s hand-printed Scottish

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BARGAIN NEWS

Chic bedlinen and stylish furniture are among this month’s afordable updates NEW IN PERFECTLY FORMED

Fall in love with the new range of compact sofas, armchairs and footstools in this season’s hottest shades from Marks & Spencer. Small Freya sofa in Linara Peony (also available in Linara Duck Egg), £1,299; Freya footstool in Padora Peony, a pretty ombre pink (also in Padora Teal), £649; Classic Velvet cushions in Lime or Hot Pink, £25 each.

Treat yourself... ...to one of these sleek black and white Enamel Pots from Future & Found. Perfect for storing pens and pencils, toothbrushes or trinkets, they come in a striped and diamond design, £7.50 each.

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Give your bedroom an instant update with this gorgeous Tattershall Wedgwood cotton bedlinen in cool pale blue florals and stripes, from Holly Willoughby’s debut bedlinen collection for Bhs. Pillowcases are £15 a pair; duvet covers start at £35 for a double.

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1 SMART GRAPHICS Freshen up the bathroom with Asda’s Turquoise Origami ceramic soap dispenser, £5; tumbler, £3; and soap dish, £3. 2 LIGHT UP Switch on glittering colour

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two, and coasters, £12 for four, from Laura Ashley. 4 DAILY GRIND Liven up your table with these Gloss salt and pepper mills in five colours, including Green and Pink, £12 each, Cargo.


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Inject colour into your home with these stylish designs in gorgeous chalky shades 1 WAKEY WAKEY Have a bright start to the day with this Pantone coffee maker in Emerald, £30, Howkapow 2 PRETTY IN PINK Large-headed flowers will look lovely in this Large Bulbous vase, £19.99, Dunelm 3 AIRPLAY Tune into your favourite stations with this compact DAB R1 radio in Pastel Blue, £179, Ruark Audio 4 IN THE FOLD This Pleated candlestick, £13 from Boconcept, can double up as a bud vase 5 FONDANT FANCY Stack up treats for lucky friends on this Two-Tier cakestand, £49.95, Howkapow 6 MODERN LIGHTING Bring texture and interest to a hallway with Alexander & Pearl’s Cast Mini Ceramic pendant light in Mint Green, £100 7 WASTE NOT Spruce up a home office with this smart Wire basket in Mint Green, from £53, Ferm Living 8 JUST DESSERTS Serve pudding in this cute Iittala Kastehelmi bowl in Salmon Pink, £32, Cloudberry Living 9 STYLISH STORAGE Get a hit of 1950s chic with the Open Minded Grey side table, £168, Red Candy FOR STORE DETAILS SEE ‘WHERE TO BUY’ PAGE

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Go to sleep in style with our pick of the latest afordable bed sets 1 FABULOUS FLORAL Double your options with this vintage wallpaper-inspired reversible Nerina set, £119, Sheridan. Turn it over for a grey and white stripe when you fancy a change 2 BLURRED LINES Colourful designer style is what Kingsley Home’s bright Zinia set, £40, is all about 3 STATESIDE CHIC Channel a New England feel that will never date with this Hampton check in a crisp white and grey, £50, Bhs 4 PLAIN SIMPLE Add a modern look with block colour. Gaspa set in Turquoise, £40, Ikea 5 SHADES OF GREY For a soft-to-the-touch contemporary style, Linea’s Grey Stripe Jersey, £63, House of Fraser, is just perfect 6 SOPHISTICATED NEUTRAL Guests coming to stay? Treat them to Orchid Field’s beautiful graphic floral, £90, Pinch of Salt Home FOR STORE DETAILS SEE ‘WHERE TO BUY’ PAGE

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Add those all-important details to your dining room with a hand-picked selection of buys from the House Beautiful online shop 1 Malini Feather cotton-mix cushion, £30 2 Alessi Marta Sansoni Cactus! fruit holder, £39.95 3 Natural Living four-piece circular slate coasters, £9.99 4 Eva Solo one-litre tall vacuum jug in Black, £50 5 Malini throw in Pink, £30 6 Alessi Mami 24-piece stainless-steel cutlery set, £250

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Clockwise, from top left: Alessi Tonale large stoneware bowl in Light Grey, £29; Sweet & Spicy carafe with cups in Warm Colours (pink cup part of this set), £13.65; Jonathan Adler Kiki small grinders in Wax and White, £32.50 each; Pinch Me bowl in White Oak, £24; Jonathan Adler Belly vase, £74.99; Garden Trading Mini jug in Chalk, £9; Yeddi breakfast plates in three Warm Colours, £14.25; Seraph 16-piece cutlery set, £29.99

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Clever ideas to update your home, including the latest colour trend of nude pinks, soft greys and a hit of hot coral

Make an entrance

Team a patterned wallpaper in a soft shade with a darker toning paint colour for a hallway with impact. Box shelving is an easy, stylish storage solution.


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ALTERNATIVE TO FRAMED PICTURES IN YOUR LIVING ROOM, INSTALL A WALL MURAL FEATURING A DRAMATIC OVERSIZED DESIGN.

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Go bold underfoot with these easy-to-lay floor tiles by designer Neisha Crosland at Harvey Maria.


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Where to buy everything Make an entrance

Deco Fan wallpaper by Tapet Cafe (W52cm), £87 a roll, Tissus d’Hélène. Stairs painted in Strong White floor paint, £56 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Runner in Biscayne Truffle BS104, £69 a sq m, Crucial Trading. Forhoja shelves, £16 each, Ikea; painted in Light Rose eggshell, £22.50 a litre, Sanderson. Arianne table, £395, Lombok. Elca pouf, £275, Tori Murphy. Riva 1920 stool, £475, Heal’s. On console (l-r): Tom Dixon candleholder, £75, Heal’s. Ladurée candle, £38, La Maison Couture. Large vase, £69, Boconcept. Hourglass, £26, The Conran Shop. Write it Down block, £8.50, Present & Correct. For similar phone, try The Old Cinema Club. Wire lamp, £165, Design Vintage. On shelves (l-r): beaker, £28.50, Decorator’s Notebook. Notebooks, Paperchase. Pink Hay box, £37.50 for seven, Present & Correct. Oval vase, £30; bottle vase, £37.50; Lucy Burley at Seek & Adore. Bowl, £8, Anthropologie

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Walls in Jack Black Intelligent emulsion, £39.50 for 2.5L, Little Greene. Table, £1,145, Barker & Stonehouse. Chairs, £305 each (painted), The Dormy House. Curtains made up in Scoopy, £38 a metre, Cabbages & Roses. Peg rails, £9.99 each, Homebase; painted in Jack Black Intelligent eggshell, £23 a litre, Little Greene. Frames, from £9.95, Rockett St George and Design Vintage. Pendant lights, £619, Original BTC. Gone Rural vase, £70, shakethe-dust.co.uk. Finnsdottir litbox vase, £80, Heal’s. Oval vase, £30, Lucy Burley at Seek & Adore. Tumblers, £8.50 each, Tine K Home. Royal Doulton 1815 plates, £36 for four, John Lewis. Placemats, £6.50 each, Idyll Home. Napkins, £28 for four, The Linen Works. Coral cushion covers, £7.99 each, H&M. Fermoie Barmillion and mohair velvet cushion, £140, George Smith

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Wasp, Red Flower and Foliage wall mural, the V&A collection VAA0072, printed with smooth finish, £485 for 3m x 3m, Surface View. Lanhydrock large sofa in Biscay, £1,275, Sofas & Stuff. Dare Studio Strand coffee table, £816, Heal’s. Jute braided round rug, £200, The Conran Shop. Pouf, £99, Moroccan Bazaar. Audrey ceiling lights in Slate Grey, £55 each, Rockett St George. Moroccan tray, £79; Fading Pink silk cushion, £49.95; both Idyll Home. Grey cushion made up in Deco Fan Powder by Tapet Cafe, £112 a metre. Castellet napkins in Dove Grey, £28 for four, The Linen Works. Wonki Ware bowl, from a selection at Love it Want it Buy it

This Month calendar wall sticker, £74.95, Rockett St George. Milner dining table in Dark Grey, £450, Habitat. Retro bamboo dining chair, £175, Alexander & Pearl. Coral cushion cover, £7.99, H&M. Archive Hill three-tier storage, £115, The Conran Shop. Striped milk jug, £34, Love It Want It Buy It. Pencils and notebooks, from a selection at Paperchase. Scissors, about £23, Tine K Home. Spools of ribbon, from £1.25 each; Nordal Blossom fluff mug, £6.95; both Flitty Bird. Tape, £2.75, Present & Correct. Cards (standing up), from a selection at Present & Correct and Paperchase. White wooden bowl, £4.50, Design Vintage. White Finnsdottir tealight holder, £17; Twitter table lamp in Pink, £150; both Heal’s. Laptop, Apple at John Lewis. Hay box set, £37.50, Present & Correct. Scarf, stylist’s own

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Walls in Light Rose matt emulsion, £36 for 2.5L, Sanderson. Floor tiles, £42.50 a sq m, Neisha Crosland at Harvey Maria. Victorian bath, £259; shower mixer, £249; bathrooms.com. Blind made up in Stockholm Stripe in Dove/Winter, £48 a metre, Vanessa Arbuthnott. Towel ladder, £99, Oka. Hamman towels, £10 each, Ville et Campagne at notonthehighstreet.com. Stool, £65, Design Vintage. Rose hand towel, £11, The Linen Works. Tray, £79, Idyll Home. Arwen candlestick, £35, Graham & Green. Stone pot, £28, Trunk. Bath salts, £22, Toast. Bubble bath, £32, Cox & Cox. Soap, £3.50, Flitty Bird

Stunning focal point

Walls in Plummet Estate emulsion, £34 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Headboard covered in Doveflight by Mark Hearld, £48 a m, St Jude’s. Grey pillowcases, £27.50 each, The Linen Works. Lordy bedlinen, £250 for a double bundle, Loaf. Mohair throw, £65, Cox & Cox. Quilted blanket, £39.99, H&M. Grey cushion made up in Charlotte’s Fan in Chalk by Tapet Cafe, £106 a metre, Tissus d’Hélène. Pink cushion made up in Monochrome in Rose, £69.60 a metre, Lewis & Wood. Drum table, £225, Trunk. Pendant shades, £34.99 (small); £59.99 (large); Factory Twenty One at notonthehighstreet.com. Chevron flex and fitting, £34.95, Rockett St George. Rug, £100, Cox & Cox. Finnsdottir white vase, £80, Heal’s. Striped cup, £4.50, Flitty Bird. Grey vase, £15, Design Vintage. Penguin classic, £9.99, Anthropologie. Print, £33, Bold & Noble. Frame, £12, Ikea HB



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Design experts share advice on the best new season crockery

Top and above: Washes of colour flow into each other in AinoMaija’s tableware

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AINO-MAIJA METSOLA Aino-Maija’s patterns have been used across the entire spectrum of Marimekko’s product lines, from clothing to tableware. MY INSPIRATION The Weather Diary collection was inspired by the four seasons in Finland, on my home island and during my sailing trips round the Finnish archipelago. I thought about what the different kinds of weather look and feel like, how they affect our lives and what kinds of colours there are in nature, the rain, wind and misty mornings. It’s a big part of our lives in Finland but I made the designs fairly abstract on purpose, because I want to evoke feelings and memories about the weather in other people too. FUTURE TRENDS I’ve noticed that there’s a general shift towards subtlety in colours and shapes. Things seem less heavy and clinical than in the past. My watercolour style works particularly well in tableware, with soft washes and colours that can flow into each other, almost like ombre. MY FAVOURITE The big plate with the blue pattern [see left] looks especially good with food piled up on it in a generous heap. TOP TIP Relax and don’t take it too seriously, but do go to the trouble of using fabric napkins. They’re so much nicer than paper ones, and making your own by sewing different pieces of patterned fabric together is a really lovely touch.

Aino-Maija’s Weather Diary patterns for Marimekko at Skandium are inspired by the colours of nature in Finland

The on trend turquoise and lime Andante range (above) and delicate Luxe range (right)

M&S HEAD OF DESIGN FOR HOME

VANESSA ANDERSON Vanessa manages Marks and Spencer’s home design team and gives directions for the season ahead. MY INSPIRATION I’m a huge fan of vintage markets and antiques fairs, and the ceramics collection in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Interior design has always been a hobby; I have to immerse myself in everything that’s going on, whether in fashion or lifestyle, to tap into new ideas that will be accessible to our customers. FUTURE TRENDS There’s a move towards metallic finishes on ceramics, inspired by old Bavarian silver-plated porcelain. Luxe, our new collection, harks back to that opulent style, but we’ve updated it. Andante, part of our good-value range, is a great way of injecting colour and fun onto your table. The turquoise and lime glazes are inspired by 1960s tones and are completely fresh for summer. MY FAVOURITE Luxe is lovely. It’s delicate with fine metallic detailing and is just right for special occasions. It looks expensive, feminine and lustrous. I love it. TOP TIP High-quality tableware isn’t cheap. Even the thinnest, most delicate bone china should have a certain weight and the right proportions. Check that the glaze has an even finish and the design detail is sharp. Make sure any metal isn’t too yellow. I’d also recommend going for something with a sense of drama, in scale, finish or decor and extending the look to other accessories on the table. CONTINUED OVER PAGE

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Catharina’s Big Flower and Ribbon Rose ranges are inspired by nature

WorldMags.net DESIGNER AND FOUNDER OF PIP STUDIO

CATHARINA VAN DER ENDT

Dutch designer Catharina was freelance for 10 years before setting up her own home and lifestyle brand, Pip Studio. With its classical shapes, strong colours and patterns inspired by birds, foliage and florals, it’s been a phenomenal success here since its UK launch in S010. MY INSPIRATION My studio is jammed with bits and pieces from my travels around the world. Old family photo albums and embroideries have become an endless source of creativity. In my design I strive for subtle, layered artworks, possibly mixing and matching old and new, and always with a balanced colour palette to evoke a happy feeling. FUTURE TRENDS People want to experiment with pieces that are fun and feel special. For example, in our Early Birds and Ribbon Rose collections, we combined paintings of birds and peonies with retro pastel colours, finished with gold foil. Our new Royal Pipland porcelain tableware combines a traditional look with modern style, and the designs can be mixed and matched. MY FAVOURITE I love everything in this new collection! It has bold, beautiful, handpainted illustrations that capture my perfect wonderland. TOP TIP Even if space is very limited, make a display of pieces you really like. If there’s room for only four mugs, use different colours and choose the ones that make you happy when you use them.

Shades of copper, bronze and gold add interest to Palladian’s white background

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DIK DELANEY Since the merger between Royal Doulton and Wedgwood in S00P, Dik has led the creative direction for all the brands, with a team of 1R designers. MY INSPIRATION Wedgwood has a huge archive going back 250 years, so we usually start with something from that and build on it. For example, I thought it would be fabulous to use the rounds, octagons and squares we saw in old drawings in a new white collection. Recently I was also inspired by beautiful metal lighting in Milan. FUTURE TRENDS The influx of colour and pattern is huge and it’s become far more expressive, spontaneous and fun, with slightly offbeat touches mixed with historical references. With Palladian, we’ve added cool and warm shades of copper, bronze and gold to


contrasting china, to add interest. White will always be popular, but now we’re seeing it designed with subtle twists. MY FAVOURITE The combination of elegance and playfulness in the round, square and octagonal pieces of Ashlar, our new fine, white porcelain collection, comes to life when you mix layers. TOP TIP Beautiful china isn’t just for Sunday best, as it was for our grandparents – use and enjoy it. Don’t feel obliged to buy into one range, with everything matching: try mixing white with colour and pattern. Experiment with a few patterned pieces to start with.

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SHAPES FROM THE PAST

RICHARD BRENDON

RIGHT In his Details from Willow range, Richard has brought the willow pattern into the 21st century

Since graduating from Kingston University three years ago, Richard Brendon has produced several fine-bone-china collections. INSPIRATION It all stems from my obsession with 18th- and early 19th-century porcelain. I love learning about past shapes and patterns. FUTURE TRENDS There’s a demand for dynamic designs that reinterpret the past, not wipe the slate clean. My latest collection, made with design company Patternity, is modern, with bold cobalt blue stripes and a gold rim. MY FAVOURITE The mirrored Warp teacup reflects the patterned saucer, creating an ever-changing and mesmerising pattern. TOP TIP The collection looks even better stacked up, so it’s perfect for small spaces.

TEATIME TREATS

LISA LEVIS (STICKLEY)

RIGHT Lisa loves black and white. ‘There’s a massive trend for it,’ she says, ‘but it’s a timeless classic too’

The original force behind the successful Lisa Stickley brand, Lisa Levis set up Betty and Walter in March 2013. MY INSPIRATION My aunt and uncle, Betty and Walter. The 1950s was their heyday and I love that era’s retro looks and clean lines. FUTURE TRENDS Black and white is a timeless classic and works well with everything. MY FAVOURITE I’m fond of the simplicity and functionality of these mugs. They’re a classic shape and the perfect size for a cup of tea. TOP TIP Learn to bake. It’s a wonderful stress reliever and teatime is a great way to bring family or close friends together in an informal way. Then use and enjoy your lovely tableware. l See more from Lisa overleaf

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CHARLIE BOWLES

RIGHT Branksome pieces come in six colour combinations. ‘It’s a great British brand,’ says Charlie

Charlie and his father Peter, the founder of Original BTC, have recently brought Branksome China back to life. Charlie studied at Leeds University. MY INSPIRATION The original colours and designs from 1945 are back in production. We’ve had an incredible response from people who remember Branksome from their childhood. FUTURE TRENDS The mid-century look is big and that’s worked in our favour. Customers seem to like the bright, cheerful colours now just as much as they did after the war. MY FAVOURITE I love the soup bowl. It’s so versatile, perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. TOP TIP Set the mood for mealtimes through your choice of tablecloth. HB FOR STORE DETAILS SEE ‘WHERE TO BUY’ PAGE

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New beginnings Designer Lisa Levis has had a momentous couple of years. In the first of her regular columns for House Beautiful she tells us why…

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vintage plates and paintings, and naturally I’ve already started thinking about the nursery. At the moment it’s still a study full of paperwork but I’ve got lots of design ideas and have made up some moodboards, including one where the walls are colour blocked. I’m going to try French Grey on one half and white on the other, as I want to keep it neutral and then inject brighter shades using textiles and pictures. One piece I’ll include is an old rocking chair my mum used to sit on while she fed me as a baby. That will go in the corner. I’ll also find space for some gorgeous cushions embroidered by my grandmother. I came across some cute children’s vintage number cards in bright colours that I’ll get enlarged and framed, as well as some lovely old

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Noddy fabric. Once I’ve got the look right, I’ll be thinking about how to configure the space for changing and storage, and taking advice from friends who’ve had babies. Luckily they’re all keen to help! HB

THIS MONTH I LEARNT… to paint the nursery at least *threeI’ll have months before my due date to make sure all the fumes have gone. The advice and tips from my friends who have children will be vital in helping me to decide what to get for the baby.

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AS TOLD TO JULIA EVANS. PHOTOGRAPHS ANDREW LAMB

here have been so many really big changes since I left Lisa Stickley, the brand I founded, two years ago. But I’ve opened the door to another chapter of my life and am starting again. I now have two additional labels of my own: Ada Rose, named after my two great grandmothers, which sells handbags and scarves; and a lifestyle collection, Betty & Walter, the names of my aunt and uncle. But it hasn’t all been just about work. Getting married, changing my name to Lisa Levis, moving house and, most exciting of all, finding out I’m going to have a baby, has kept me more than busy! As I write, I’m 16 weeks pregnant and I’ve been feeling quite sick and incredibly tired. I couldn’t stop sleeping for the first three months, but thankfully my energy has kicked back in. As my business is small, I won’t be able to take a year’s maternity leave, but we’re lucky because we have two sets of keen grandparents who are looking forward to helping out while I work, and I’ve already booked my mum to come and stay when the baby arrives. My husband, Rich, a knitwear designer, and I moved into our home last February. We’d been looking for ages and finally found our three-bedroom flat in a Victorian conversion in Forest Hill, London. We repainted it using Little Greene’s French Grey on the walls and Chocolate on the floor, which I love. They’re neutral but warm colours. One of my favourite belongings is a glass display case made by my grandfather, where I keep precious vintage ceramics. I’m quite a magpie, always looking for original finds and collecting stuff. I have boxes and boxes of magazines, objects,

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LIVING ROOM Jane stripped the floors and painted them in Stone II and the walls in Stone I from the Paint Library. The pale backdrop is the perfect foil to her art collection, inherited furniture and own work, including the ammonite sculpture and vases

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Artist Jane Raven’s flat in Edinburgh’s New Town is a haven of colourful artwork and eclectic collections WORDS MAIRI MACDONALD PHOTOGRAPHY DOUGLAS GIBB

LIVING AND DINING AREA Paintings of tulips by botanical artist Rory McEwen hang above a cupboard from Ramsay Cornish Auctioneers. Jane brought the elephant back from a trip to India

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LIVING ROOM Jane’s flat is filled with rare finds and curiosities. The first painting she bought was this one of a crow by Kate Boxer. The glass decanter lamp is from Jane’s Fern collection

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hen Jane Raven, 50, first saw her three-bedroom tenement flat in Edinburgh’s city centre, she was taken by surprise and totally charmed by the living room – set high up among the chimney pots it has views that stretch for miles. ‘The vendor had converted the attic into one long room with double doors going out onto the roof,’ explains Jane. ‘Large Velux windows on both sides of the roof, the double glass doors and a roof lantern at each end of the room, all meant that the light in the space was fantastic.’ Jane’s first thought on seeing the room was that it would make a great studio but, as her work involves large pieces of glass and stone, carrying materials up to the fourth floor wasn’t practical. Instead, it’s become her living room with a dining table at one end. ‘It’s a real social space. I’ve had many long-into-the-night parties in this flat as there are no neighbours up here. The only ones disturbed are the birds,’ says Jane. Having moved into the flat two years ago after splitting up from her long-term partner, Jane has made herself at home. Paintings bought from fellow artists over the years fill the high walls. Large oversized sofas and chairs are made comfortable with patchwork cushions sewn by Jane and much of her own artwork is on display. After working in PR for 12 years, Jane spent four years studying decorative arts at the City and Guilds of London Art School where she learned to etch and sandblast onto glass and stone. On finishing her diploma she moved to Edinburgh and set up her business, Jane Raven Glass. For the past 15 years Jane has been creating one-off pieces with shapes inspired by nature. Ammonites are sandblasted onto practical glass placemats, while glasses, bowls and jugs are etched with clematis, lobelia or samphire. Stones and pebbles are hand engraved,

EXTERIOR At the very top of a tenement building in the heart of Edinburgh, Jane’s flat can hardly be seen from street level

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‘I’ve had many long-intothe-night parties in this flat as there are no neighbours up here,’ SAYS JANE

DINING AREA The glass table with a sandblasted ammonite design was made by Jane for her diploma show. She’s teamed it with chairs bought at auction and brightly coloured cushions for a modern contrast. The wooden fish are copies of real ones caught by her grandfather

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MASTER BEDROOM Stripped floors and woodwork combine beautifully with walls in Old White by Farrow & Ball for a calming effect. The Habitat bed is dressed in a bedspread handmade by Jane

often with quotes or poems. ‘I love finding a piece of slate covered in moss and carving a quote that’s perfect onto it,’ says Jane. The youngest of five children and a twin – her sister is Sarah Raven, the gardening and cookery writer and broadcaster – Jane grew up in Cambridge where her father, John Raven, was a classics don. He was also an amateur botanist and floral painter. Her mother encouraged the children’s creativity with daily sessions playing with clay and a pottery wheel. ‘We were brought up surrounded by beautiful things, which I’m sure rubbed off on us,’ explains Jane. A collector and a hoarder, Jane displays her finds all around her flat. Porcelain turn-of-the-century paper-thin teacups, bought at auction, are lined up on the mantelpiece in the spare room. Brightly coloured plaster fruit, spotted in Italy, are scattered around the shelves in the living room, while painted wooden fish once belonging to her grandfather hang on the kitchen walls. To create a simple backdrop to her collections, Jane painted all the walls in neutral shades. The wooden floors have been stripped back and varnished, and the large Georgian windows are kept free of curtains and blinds; the original shutters keep out the light at night. Jane’s artwork, glass, china and rugs add pops of colour. Keen to expand her creative repertoire, Jane studies painting at the Leith School of Art, so two days a week she works in her studio on commissions in glass and stone, and three days a week she paints. ‘I’m working towards my first exhibition in August at Sarah’s Perch Hill gallery opening in East Sussex. ‘At the moment I feel I’ve got the balance about right. I enjoy the solitude of working in my studio, which contrasts with my social life as an art student, and at the end of each day I come home to the peace and quiet of my lovely flat.’ HB l Find out more about Jane’s work at janeravenglass.co.uk FOR STORE DETAILS SEE ‘WHERE TO BUY’ PAGE


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GUEST BEDROOM A traditional washstand, china bowl and jug were found at Auldearn Antiques

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H READER HE OR MEE BACK DOOR The barn retains its rustic character with wooden finishes and seasoned logs stacked and ready for the woodburners

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A 16th-century farm building has been transformed into a sleek and contemporary family home WORDS SUZANNE WEBSTER PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID HAMPTON AND KEITH HENDERSON

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LIVING ROOM Pictures line the walls of the pared-back space. The sofa and oversized footstool are both by B&B Italia and the rug is from John Lewis

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HALLWAY Gary designed the metal picture shelves, which were made by a local metal worker. The bench and basket were picked up at an auction

t was when they were staying in the Suffolk home of a close friend on the site of a former Benedictine priory that Olivia and Gary first had the idea to rescue and transform a dilapidated barn that was situated in the grounds. Dating back to the 16th century, the building has a varied history, having been used as both a brewhouse and cattle shed, though the original thatch had been destroyed by a fire in 1910. ‘We saw the unloved barn and felt compelled to revive it,’ recalls Olivia. At the time the couple were living in a cottage they’d renovated but, with two young children, they needed more space. ‘We’d lived in loft apartments in London and craved open-plan living once again. This building had that potential,’ explains Olivia. They bought the property in January 2007 with existing planning permission for a residential conversion but the plans weren’t ideal. ‘The scheme spoiled the open aspect of the barn and failed to take advantage of the views. There were so many conditions attached it would have been virtually impossible to build,’ recalls Gary. So he and his daughter Laura, an architect, drew up a design, creating modern, open interiors while enhancing the barn’s unique character. ‘It’s important to consider how you want to use the space. Think about the practicality of materials, the orientation of rooms towards views, the means of access and through traffic. I always make mock-up walls or cupboards to test them in the space because no one lives in a drawing!’ says Gary. With support from English Heritage, the new planning application was passed and the building work began. Local builders spent the next two years on the project. ‘Among the many changes we made was removing an asbestos lean-to roof, CONTINUED OVER NEXT PAGE


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OLIVIA’S OFFICE The study area is lined with books held on a Swedish metal shelving system

COOL ARRANGEMENT Olivia has been collecting glass for the past 20 years

KITCHEN Huge glass windows and doors allow light to stream in

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WorldMags.net GUEST BEDROOM Cushions made by Olivia and glass showcased on windowsills provide bursts of colour. The 1960s orange table is from a TW Gaze auction

which had been attached to the building and concreted into the ground,’ explains Gary. ‘We got rid of more dilapidated and unwanted features and installed a mezzanine floor, which acts as an internal diaphragm to strengthen the structure.’ At an early stage in the building Olivia planted climbing roses and thousands of tulips in the courtyard. ‘The builders thought I was crazy but it was an excellent idea as, when we finally moved in, the garden had become established and gave the barn a more lived-in feel,’ she recalls. The conversion makes maximum use of the natural light and beauty of its surroundings, with rooms and windows positioned to capture the best views. A ground-source pump and solar panels provide ecofriendly heating and hot water, helping the barn to gain Suffolk’s first A-rated energy performance certificate. Good use has been made of sustainable and reusable materials. ‘We wanted to recycle as much as possible from the site and retain the fabric of the existing barn. Everywhere you look there’s something that has been re-used and has a story attached,’ says Gary. The L-shaped kitchen is a perfect example with its steel sections recycled from the demolished sheds. Contemporary furniture and vintage pieces sit happily side by side. ‘I enjoy the weekly auction in Diss, Norfolk, and have picked up some brilliant buys there. I also collect glass and have pieces from markets and antiques shops all over the world,’ says Olivia. With its great natural light and wide-open spaces, the barn is an ideal location for photoshoots and the couple let out the property to holidaymakers when they’re away. ‘The lovely barn, the surrounding fields and the fabulous, dramatic skies make this a truly special place for everyone to enjoy, and we wouldn’t want to live anywhere else,’ she says. HB l Gary Rowland can be reached on 0783 184 9069; Laura Rowland on 0793 122 4249 or visit betweenbricks.co.uk 46 housebeautiful.co.uk

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CORRIDOR Bright, bold hues in Johnstone’s paint on the bedroom doors add interest to the space

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WorldMags.net BEDROOM An industrial look is the theme in this room. Olivia has dressed the metal bed, which was bought at auction, with simple white bedlinen and a lacy duvet cover

ENSUITE BATHROOM A walk-in shower in the couple’s ensuite is sleek and luxurious. The photograph of Sergei Polunin at the Royal Ballet is by Rick Guest

EXTERIOR Olivia and Gary transformed an old outbuilding into a contemporary glass and brick home

MAKING an open-plan space cosy Olivia shares her advice on warming up large rooms Create a more intimate feel by introducing texture and colour into open-plan areas. For example, the exposed brick wall in the kitchen brings warmth to the monochrome scheme. Wall art can serve a similar function. The pieces in our living room, arranged using the full height of the wall, bring colour and shape to the space, as do the bright upholstered armchairs. Use bookshelves, such as the ones we have in our office area, to define the function of an area and create a sense of privacy.

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HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Mhairi and Steven Dobbie, both 32, live here with their son Cathal, three. Mhairi and Steven are both architects and Mhairi recently set up her own practice THE PROPERTY A three-bed house on the island of North Uist, designed by Mhairi and Steven and completed in 2009 COST OF LAND £25,000 COST TO BUILD £150,000 WHAT IT’S WORTH NOW £210,000

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ISLAND LIVING One couple’s dream of building their own home came true when they found a spectacular site on the Scottish island of North Uist WORDS FIONA REID PHOTOGRAPHY SUSAN BURNELL

T EXTERIOR Set in stunning Hebridean crofting country, the house is clad in Scotlarch painted pale grey and trimmed with dark blue

he catalyst for Mhairi and Steven Dobbie’s relocation from Edinburgh to North Uist may have been work, but their decision to put down roots on the island was down to their desire to build their own home – an impossibility in Edinburgh or the surrounding area, where land is so expensive. ‘We looked for a while at different sites on Uist and then this one came up and it was the nicest we’d seen,’ explains Mhairi. ‘It has beautiful, uninterrupted views over the sea loch to the north.’ The quarter-acre plot had been crofting land. The couple had definite ideas about the kind of house they wanted to build on it and adapted the plans in response to the site. ‘We liked the idea of something contemporary that would blend with the surrounding landscape,’ says Mhairi. ‘We wanted the colours of the house to reflect the scenery, and the design and position to make the most of the views.’ While the couple share similar views on design, Steven’s focus is on the materials. ‘He’s likely to choose contrasting materials

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and an interesting palette of textures,’ she says. But with her instinctive feel for colour, it was Mhairi who led most of the decisions on the interior. From the outset the couple wanted their home to be very energy efficient. ‘After renting places where the cost of oil was horrendous, we really knew the value of a low-energy house and designed ours to maximise solar gain and have high levels of insulation.’ The couple were renting a house nearby so were able to oversee the build on a daily basis. They worked with a recommended local builder, who started on site in April, and the house was completed just 12 months later. The builder sourced the majority of the materials and managed the subcontractors for the plumbing and electrical installations. ‘We wanted a high-quality finish and weren’t pushed for time as our rent wasn’t expensive,’ says Mhairi. The external timber cladding is Scotlarch, a locally sourced Scottish larch, which the couple painted pale grey and teamed with a dark blue on the horizontal timber cladding. Both colours work beautifully with the landscape. The porch is clad in green fibre cement sheeting and has a turf roof, while the dormers and the window seat are finished in EPDM black rubber. Mhairi and Steven were keen that their home should have open, flowing spaces, so there are only two internal doors on

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WorldMags.net ‘Visitors say how much bigger the house feels inside than it looks from the outside,’ SAYS MHAIRI

LIVING ROOM A Hwam multi-fuel stove complements the underfloor heating. The pendant lights are from Ikea and the built-in bookcase was made by the builder and sized to accommodate baskets holding Cathal’s toys

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the ground level – one into the bathroom and the other for the bedroom. ‘Visitors say how much bigger the house feels inside than it looks from the outside,’ says Mhairi, ‘and that’s because of the openness of the plan.’ Vaulted ceilings in the two upstairs bedrooms create the same sense of space. To maximise the floor area, storage was built into the design at every opportunity, such as the wardrobes tucked into the eaves. The couple were canny when sourcing internal fittings. ‘We prioritised the things we really wanted to spend money on, such as the tiles in the shower room and solid oak worktops in the kitchen, and saved money elsewhere,’ says Mhairi. ‘The floor tiles on the ground level, for instance, are from a DIY store.’ Wood-panelled internal walls give a nod to the traditional houses on the island. ‘It’s a modern take on something traditional,’ says Mhairi of the tongue and groove that features throughout. A joiner made them on site from Douglas fir. Mhairi’s advice to anyone thinking of tackling a similar project? It’s simple: ‘Concentrate on the details,’ she says. ‘This wasn’t an elaborate or expensive house to build. It’s the small details that make it really special.’ HB l Call builder Roddy MacDonald on 01876 560262 l Contact Mhairi’s practice, Studio Hebrides Architecture on 01876 580606; studiohebrides.co.uk

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WorldMags.net MASTER BEDROOM A Missoni Home Onofrio throw from Amara decorates the bed. The side table is from the Futon Company, while the parquet flooring came from Russwood

‘This wasn’t an elaborate or expensive house to build. It’s the small details that make it special,’ SAYS MHAIRI

FITTING ground-source heating It was a lot of hassle, but ultimately worth it Mhairi and Steven installed a ground-source heat pump that supplies underfloor heating, as well as hot water, throughout the house. It was a challenge in terms of logistics and budget. ‘We originally had a 90 per cent mortgage approved and 10 per cent of that was for the renewables,’ explains Mhairi, ‘but this was in 2008 when the market crashed and our lender backed out at the last minute because we were cladding the house in timber.’ Instead, the couple were granted an 80 per cent mortgage. They made up the 10 per cent shortfall by a combination of saving hard and a short-term loan. They also received a £4,000 grant towards the cost of the heat pump and underfloor heating through the Energy Saving Trust (energysavingtrust.org.uk). Because there wasn’t enough land to use the coil system for the ground-source heat pump, the decision was taken to drill two 80m-deep boreholes. ‘The biggest challenge was getting a drilling rig to the island, because there wasn’t one locally,’ says Mhairi. Digging the boreholes took three days at a cost of £9,500, while the heat pump, hot-water cylinder and underfloor heating installation cost a further £10,500. ‘But our bills are very low. We now only have one for electricity, which covers the heating and hot water. It’s around 50 per cent of the cost of the oil and electricity we used in our rented house.’

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Rich colour and a distinctive style have made this house a home WORDS HEATHER GRATTON PHOTOGRAPHY RACHEL WHITING STYLING FRANCINE KAYE

DINING AREA Louisa rests on an Ikea sofa. The dining table and bench were made by her father and the chairs were a gift from her mother

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HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Louisa Broad, 47, a social worker, and her husband Nick, 47, a company director, live here with their two children, Jude, 10, and Ruby, eight THE PROPERTY A fourbedroom detached 1930s house in Hove, East Sussex PRICE £750,000 MONEY SPENT £20,000 WHAT IT’S WORTH NOW £850,000

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WorldMags.net LIVING ROOM Walls painted in Dulux Nigerian Sands give year-round warmth to the space and contrast beautifully with the black sofa – an eBay find. The mid-century sideboard is from Emmaus

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LANDING An inherited chest of drawers and vintage runner add interest to the white space

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CREATURE COMFORTS Tom the cat poses on an orange silk throw – a charity shop buy – in the master bedroom

IN DETAIL The living room floor was sanded and varnished, and Louisa has used a textured rug to soften the look

BRIGHT BLOOMS Fresh flowers complement the walls, providing an extra ray of sunshine

SOFT TOUCH Velvet cushions from Habitat perk up a vintage trunk

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correctly and there was a permanent leak. The whole bathroom had to come out and be started from scratch. Louisa’s love of rich colour is apparent throughout the house, with bright textiles, patterned ceramics and walls painted in bold hues combining to striking effect. Her inspiration came from her mother, who ran a vintage shop in London’s Covent Garden in the 1970s, as well as design ideas picked up on visits to India, Turkey and Australia. The couple shopped for most of their furniture on eBay, while Louisa’s father made the shelves in the kitchen, a bench and the dining table. Six years on and the family has come to love this home. ‘With its large square rooms and light-filled hallway, this house was built for family life and, although Victorian houses may be prettier, it suits us perfectly,’ says Louisa. What began as a matter of convenience has turned out to be a very good move after all. HB

BATHROOM Vibrant colour continues with walls painted in Dulux Salsa Red. The sanitaryware is from Bathstore

PLAN IT to perfection Louisa offers ideas for revamping a small bathroom Plan carefully. We wanted to make sure we got the layout right, so Nick drew a scaled plan on graph paper, then cut out the shapes for the bath, toilet, shower and basin, moving them around until we were happy with everything. Take time at this stage to get the design right, as rectifying mistakes later on can be costly. Make the most of every inch. We had a space-saving, freestanding wooden cabinet made by a carpenter to house the basin and added recesses in the wall for extra storage.

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TAKE THE PLUNGE AND FIND A GOOD PLUMBER Whether you’ve got a plumbing emergency or need a boiler or appliance installed, here’s how to know you’ve got the right person WHERE TO START LOOKING ‘Firstly, ask around for recommendations and references,’ says James Foy of James Foy Plumbing in Liverpool (jamesfoyplumbing. co.uk). ‘If a family or friend has found a reliable company they’d use again, then that’s a good starting point. Secondly, most established companies will have staff who hold industryrecognised qualifications. ‘If your plumber is dealing with your boiler, for example, ask to view his Gas Safe card. Even better, ask his company beforehand and request their Gas Safe ID. You can then check before they arrive and you’ll be able to see his or her face online at gassaferegister.co.uk. If you need work carried out on an oil-fired system, check your plumber is registered with OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association) at oftec.org.uk.’

HOW CAN YOU TELL A GOOD PLUMBER FROM A COWBOY? ‘Telling beforehand isn’t always easy otherwise we wouldn’t have a problem with cowboys!’ says James. ‘Generally, a good plumber will hold qualifications. Don’t be scared to ask about them, as genuine tradesmen won’t have a problem discussing it with you. Using an established company that has a few engineers as opposed to “one-man bands” gives you an extra safety net. However,

there are also excellent plumbers who work on their own.’

WHAT SHOULD YOU CHECK FOR? It depends why you’re employing them. For gas-related work, such as boilers, checking their Gas Safe card is an absolute must. For a bathroom installation, for instance, simply ask whether you could see some of their work. They should have no hesitation in showing or sending you photographs.

IS THE PRICE FAIR? According to James, ‘A company, and even a selfemployed single plumber, should be able to give you a fixed price based on time, plus required materials and parts. Make sure you’re clear about call-out charges. ‘If it’s not an emergency, then get at least three written estimates so you can see the true cost of the work.’ If the plumber will need to buy parts and materials, ask for a breakdown in the quotation. You can then go online to see if the prices roughly match up. This can be especially important for boiler parts as they can be very expensive. Never pay 100 per cent of the cost up front. The plumber might ask for a deposit if expensive materials or parts are needed – this especially applies to individual plumbers – but if you do pay a percentage up front, ask to see receipts.

USEFUL RESOURCES Go online Ask on Facebook or Twitter for friends or trusted contacts to recommend a plumber they’ve used recently. Look at ratedpeople.com, a website and Apple and Android app that allows homeowners to leave recommendations for tradesmen they’ve used. Go direct to the experts. For repairs to boilers, showers and other major household items, ask the manufacturer or supplier to recommend local or specialist plumbers. Take a look at the company website; for example Vaillant boilers (vaillant.co.uk) has a useful section called ‘Find a central heating installer’ and Worcester Bosch (worcester-bosch.co.uk) has a free iPhone app that allows you to search for a recommended expert by postcode. If you’re a Women’s Institute

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member, check to see if your local branch has a list of trusted contractors recommended by individuals in the group. Price check See whatprice.co.uk for estimates of typical plumbing jobs contributed by the site’s online community. You can also use the site to search for recommended plumbers and free quotes. Here are some prices of typical plumbing jobs from whatprice.co.uk: Fix stopcock £78 Mend leaky tap £48 Replace radiator £295. The Which? website also has an authoritative guide to plumbing costs and prices – visit which.co.uk. Understand the jargon Plumbing is a technical business and the language used by plumbers can be confusing. Look up unfamiliar terms at homeserve.com, the home maintenance site.

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‘I couldn’t have asked for more’ When Lesley Richards, 46, a company secretary from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had two plumbing emergencies, local plumber Neil Poynter of Bespoke Plumbing and Gas came to her rescue. ‘I first called Neil on Christmas Eve to deal with a leaking radiator,’ says Lesley, ‘and the second time I had a burst pipe and water was bringing down the dining room ceiling. He arrived within 20 minutes. Neil explains everything really well and I think that’s vital with any tradesman, and I was happy with the price. My boiler broke down recently, and before he repaired the fault he spoke to my electrician to make sure he was fully informed. He even texted me the next day to check the boiler was working OK. Now that’s what I call service!’

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WorldMags.net PROPERTY FINANCE SPECIALIST Melanie Bien Money expert and founder of Bien Media

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MALCOLM JAMES, 01A33 A34411 Looking for something brand new and ultra-modern? This purpose-built workplace residence has five bedrooms (three with ensuites), an open-plan kitchen/family room, study, playroom and a separate 1,100 sq ft detached two-storey annexe, which houses a double garage with a workroom/studio on top.

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STAGS, H15EE AAFCCC In the garden of this thatched cottage is a fully-insulated 28ft-long home office/studio with power and light. The house itself has four bedrooms, a sitting room with leaded light windows, a family room, a dining room with wooden doors leading to the garden and a cosy kitchen with a Stanley stove.

£399,950 BOCKLETON, TENBURY WELLS, WORCESTERSHIRE (left)

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FISHER GERMAN, H1CH5 AGEGGH Built as a home for retired clergymen, Church Vane House is a 19th-century property with a range of workrooms and outbuildings set around a brick-paved courtyard. There are four double bedrooms, a 27ft dining room across the front of the house, plus a conservatory with an adjoining terrace.

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CHESTERTON HUMBERTS, H15GG BCAHHG Warren House is a stunning period gem that offers plenty of space for working from home. There is a separate two-bedroom cottage, a detached two-storey barn, and a workshop and store. The main house has five bedrooms, a farmhouse kitchen and three reception rooms, and it all comes with seven acres.

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A burglary at this Mayfair corner mansion is believed to have been the inspiration for The Pink Panther movie. In the 1950s, the two-bedroom flat was home to society hostess Lady Norah Docker. One day, her maid left the front door open and £100,000 of jewels, including a pink-diamond ring, were stolen. ‘The flat, now for sale at £4.4m, has played host to some interesting people and parties,’ says Peter Wetherell, MD of Wetherell estate agency (020 7529 5566). 64 housebeautiful.co.uk

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Will my new contract afect our mortgage? We want to move house but I’ve just been put on a zerohours contract. Zero-hour contracts offer no guarantee of regular work or a steady income – and a mortgage lender needs to see proof of both. If you can’t provide these, the lender will have to take this into account, as if work dries up, you may struggle to repay the mortgage. It all boils down to how much your partner earns: if he has a healthy salary this may be enough on its own to fund the move. It might make sense to look for another job where you have a guaranteed income before making a mortgage application. See more from Melanie at housebeautiful.co.uk in the expert advice section.

TWITTER TALK Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at uSwitch.com, advises on building work and insurance @HB: Why is insurance a worry when improving your home? @Michael_Ossei: Most buildings insurance is based on the structure of the house when the policy is taken out. It may be invalid if you make changes @HB: What improvements might mean that the cover needs updating? @Michael_Ossei: Anything that changes the structure of the home: knocking down a wall or building an extension or a loft conversion @HB: When would I need to take out specialist insurance? @Michael_Ossei: If your home has metal, wood, glass or any other non-standard roofing or exterior walls @HB: Why do I need extra insurance while building work is carried out? @Michael_Ossei: Depending on the work, your home could be more exposed to #burglary, but there is also risk of accidental damage @HB: Won’t the builder’s own insurance cover that? @Michael_Ossei: Check that your builder’s public liability insurance will last the length of the work but this doesn’t always cover accidental damage or #burglary HB

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AMAZING TRANSFORMATIONS This ‘Room Transformed’ impressed judges Sophie Conran, Gareth Bridge, Brian Berry and Editor Julia Goodwin, winning Clare and Anthony C3,E00 worth of prizes from House of Fraser

HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE Clare Dent, 38, who works in a bank, and her husband Anthony, 45, a project manager, live in Cumbria with their daughters Olivia, seven, and Heather, four THE PROPERTY A three-bedroom 1950s bungalow, which the couple bought for £225,000. The small rooms were outdated and needed extensive redecoration and refurbishment, including the dining and kitchen areas, at a total cost of £70,000. The property is now worth £300,000.

WHAT IT COST (Excluding building and electrical work) Flooring... £1,000 Doors... £2,000 Plastering... £1,000 Paint... £100 Furniture... £1,500 TOTAL... £5,600

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KITCHEN EXTENSION The dining room now links directly to the new kitchen. A new oak floor from flooringsupplies.co.uk brings a sleek, streamlined effect to the uncluttered space. The sunburst clock, bought on eBay, suits the scheme

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designed and made by Clare. ‘I’ve always had a strong creative streak and studied fine art and art history at university,’ she explains. ‘But more recently I enrolled in an evening class and learned the technique of silk-screen printing. The pieces I produced are all a good match for the colour and style of the room.’ Always keen to have a scheme on the go, Anthony and Clare have left space in their new dining room for a staircase, paving the way for a loft conversion at some point in the future. ‘That’s our ultimate plan, but for the moment we’re happy with things as they are,’ says Clare. ‘There is lots of room for the girls to play, and the whole area feels spacious, bright and open. What’s more, we use it for every meal, every day, so it suits us down to the ground.’ HB

Fabulous FLOORING Clare and Anthony offer advice on laying a floating oak floor Check that the sub-floor is sound, dry and level, and add a damp-proof membrane if necessary. A floating floor can be fitted on wooden battens, a plywood or chipboard base. We fitted ours over existing floorboards and added a 3mm foam underlay for thermal and sound insulation, and to reduce any unevenness. Acclimatise your wood by keeping it in the area in which it will be fitted for a minimum of two weeks before installation. Lay the boards at 90 degrees to any battens. It’s best to run the planks lengthways, leading away from the door. Lay the floor dry to check it looks good before gluing the tongues and grooves together. Be sure to leave an expansion gap of at least 15mm around the edges of the room, trimming door jambs, linings and architraves to allow the wood to expand and contract to avoid warping or buckling.

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DINING AREA A wall painted in Fired Earth’s Graphite, a cool grey-blue, is the perfect foil to the warm wood tones. The 1960s Ladderax modular unit offers versatile storage for games, books and crockery including this Engadine design by Johnson Brothers

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COORDINATING SCHEME Accessories are the perfect finishing touch to bring a look together and are the most affordable and fun part of decorating. Choose variations in textures and finishes to add interest to your room. Austin side tables in Moroccan Orange, Grey and Chartreuse, £99 each; Chartreuse angular vase, £12; Teal angular vase, £25; Teal Geometric Design knitted cushion, £25; all Linea at House of Fraser

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PLAIN BUT INTERESTING For a versatile rug that will work in almost any room, choose a neutral colour with texture for interest. This affordable rug is made from 100 per cent wool and has a subtle checkerboard pattern. Stockholm wool rug, from £44.99 for 80cm x 150cm, Dunelm

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12 FEEL GOOD Chunky knits give a sumptuous touch to a room and this throw is perfect for keeping warm on those lingering winter days. Moss-knit blanket, £49, H&M Home 13 SITTING COMFORTABLY Smart and distinguished beyond its pricetag, this chair offers understated elegance for a sophisticated scheme. Percy chair, £99, made.com 14 MONOCHROME MAGIC Update everyday china by mixing in something special. With a handmade, irregular finish, this bowl will bring simple artisan character to any table. Artwel Pottery deep bowl, £26, Toast

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26 STYLE WITHOUT SPEND Get a designer look without the pricetag with this contemporary lamp. Wooden Tripod floor lamp with cream shade, £75, Sainsbury’s 27 SO HANDY Artworks and quirky curios give a home character. These hands will look wonderful on a console table by the front door, where they can hold your post. Cast Iron hands, £30, Cox & Cox 28 MAKE YOUR BED Visually stunning, this bedlinen has a subtle pattern that won’t dominate the room and features crisp white to freshen your scheme. Alhambra double duvet set, £40, Kingsley Home

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MOODBOARD MASTERCLASS

In this new series we tackle your decorating dilemmas

Clockwise, from above: Brick wallpaper, £49 a roll, Rockett St George. Twisted yarn, £1, Flitty Bird. Hamma linen fabric in Force, £55 a metre, Malabar. Historisk number tag, £1 for 10, Ikea. Residence tile, £2.02 each, The Winchester Tile Company. Copper pan, £69, M&S. Fabrics, from top: Hessian, from a selection, The Cloth House. Madura Linen Weave in Pewter, £32.90 a metre, Linwood. Lucielle 1039, £45 a metre, Harlequin. Fairfax in Ivory, £19 a metre, Clarke & Clarke. Grey paint chart, Little Greene. Zinc letter, £16, Anthropologie. Blackboard paint (on board), £5.95 for 500ml, Wilko

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with a handy blackboard that’s perfect for shopping and ‘to-do’ lists. Wood framed blackboard (90cm x 60cm), £65, Horsfall and Wright

Mix glassware Add a metal storage unit

with a beautiful glass front to display crockery. Nordal Downtown iron cabinet (H185cm x W120cm x D40cm), £1,250, Flitty Bird

Soften seating

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with linen cushions featuring retro typography. Cushion cover, £14.99, H&M

above your dining table to create a stunning atmosphere and illuminate your space. Freja copper pendant light, £95, Bodie and Fou

Light up

evening meals by adding candles in shapely metal holders. Tin candlestick, from £34, Tine K Home

Opt for bench-style dining

for a family friendly and sociable dining area. Felix industrial reclaimed dining table, from £875 for 160cm; bench, £375; both Alexander & Pearl

Choose modern storage

Introduce metal chairs

that are stackable, wipe-clean and ideal for the retro element of this look. Industrial cafe chair in Grey, £185, Rose and Grey

Hang a row of pendant lights

using chunky carafes, tumblers and wine glasses for a rustic feel. Short goblet, £45 for six, Cox & Cox

Go for warm floors with a natural jute rug. It will add cosiness to your room while maintaining the pared-back look. Jute Braided square rug (350cm x 350cm), £495, The Conran Shop

such as this manoeuvrable kitchen trolley, which is handy for vegetables. Raskog kitchen trolley, £50, Ikea HB


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COLOUR confıdent

Experts reveal the paint trends for 2014 and recommend their personal favourites for your home

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MOODY BLUES

Sleek, smart and very cool, there’s one for every scheme

Undeniably powerful, this bold choice adds real impact to a room

LAYER UP Rather than using a colour you love with a coordinating or contrasting hue, try layering tone on tone. Add depth with paler woodwork and recessed walls and lighter chimney breasts. Go for toning accessories and add a dramatic splash with a bold armchair in velvet or a wildly patterned rug.


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Sea Urchin 1 Paint Mixing System, matt emulsion, £24.29 for 2.5L, Dulux

Stiffkey Blue No 281 Estate emulsion, £34.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball

Tyrian Rose matt emulsion, £34 for 2.5L, Fired Earth

Grey will be everywhere in 2014 and Serpentine is a versatile shade – sophisticated and tranquil, and warm enough to cope with our north European light. A brilliant backdrop to a statement piece of furniture, it looks fabulous with our Toad, Cool Arbour and Wood Ash colours and simply makes me want to fill my home with lovely things. DAVID MOTTERSHEAD MD, LITTLE GREENE

I predict a top trend this year will be teal. Deeper and smarter than turquoise, its richness combines the gentle harmony of green with the serenity of blue and reminds me of tropical shimmering seas. Welcoming and dramatic, it would work well in hallways. Use with wood, white or a deep blue. LOUISE SMITH SENIOR GLOBAL COLOUR DESIGNER, DULUX

Nature is the latest inspiration and this navy is reminiscent of the tone of the mud found at StiSey beach in Norfolk. It can be cocooning and is an ideal choice if you’re following the fashion of using rich colour on all four walls, which works well both in big rooms and smaller spaces such as a study. SARAH COLE MARKETING DIRECTOR, FARROW & BALL

Glamorous, confident and adaptable, Tyrian Rose works equally well in modern and traditional schemes. A fantastic ‘anchor’, it’s a good foil for other strong colours, holding its own with a host of browns, yellows, pinks and blues. Even when used sparingly it’s eyecatching enough to make an impact. ROB WHITAKER BRAND DIRECTOR, FIRED EARTH

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SPRING GREENS

Gorgeous on their own Ð even better with other soft tones

Choose shades of leaf, pea or citrus for a zingy hit

‘I predict teal will be a top trend. Deeper and smarter than turquoise, its richness combines the harmony of green with the serenity of blue.’

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LOUISE SMITH SENIOR GLOBAL COLOUR DESIGNER, DULUX

RETRO RETURN

Crown Honey Fever matt emulsion, £19.99 for 2.5L, Homebase

Dulux Pink Flamingo Fun 2 matt emulsion, £25 for 2.5L, B&Q

Polka Music...* high gloss, £46 for 2.5L, Colour Makes People Happy

Apple matt emulsion, £29 for 2.5L, Laura Ashley

Inspired by the catwalks, this soft coral looks like being a hit in interiors too. Somewhere between a pastel and a bold, it glows and makes people smile, adding character and an element of fun. To make it feel grown up I’d mix it with soft greys and wood and then add a strong colour such as chartreuse or charcoal. JUDY SMITH COLOUR CONSULTANT, CROWN

After a conversation with a trend forecaster who said pink is the new black, I talked to my daughter about what colour to paint our kitchen and she agreed that pink was the way to go. It’s a happy and surprising shade and looks amazing with grey and splashes of bright yellow. Our kitchen is a very busy place and this colour is truly uplifting. SOPHIE CONRAN DESIGNER

Unexpected colours and finishes will be the way forward in 2014. This is a grand drawing room meets industrial power station shade; but mix with white for a fresh and traditional look, or with almost any other colour for a lively, modern feel. I’d use it on kitchen walls – the gloss finish makes it practical too. SIMON MARCH OWNER, COLOUR MAKES PEOPLE HAPPY

Green continues to be key for 2014. Our new Apple is fresh and vibrant – reminiscent of the countryside in early spring – and transforms rooms into light and airy spaces. Team with bright and bold colours, fresh stripes or checked fabrics to create styles that range from grand country to village cottage. JOSEPHINE BENNETT HEAD OF DESIGN, HOME, LAURA ASHLEY

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This year the trend for eclecticism favours a new look at old favourites. Choose an item you love – a painting or vase – and research colours from that era. Art Deco corals and teals will add a warm vintage feel, while Georgian blues, greens and pinks will bring serious wow factor. HB



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1 TALL STORY Stack books on a series of small, movable shelves for a library that looks like a piece of art. Cattelan Italia DNA bookcase in Black or White painted steel (H181cm), £615, Lime Modern Living 2 SHOW CASE Bring together small treasured items to create a display of memories. This & That wooden wall cabinet in Black (H45cm x W60cm x D7cm), £69, Graham and Green 3 CLOSE AT HAND Never lose your reading glasses again with this bookend that has an ingenious holder on the outside. Black or White bookends with storage, £16 a pair, Store

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4 INSIDE RACK A drawer interior that is as useful as it is smart. Plate stand, tray and pot holder unit, £612.40, Porcelanosa 5 ADDED ATTRACTION Fitting a knife rack to the inside of a wall cupboard door keeps them away from small hands. 30cm magnetic knife rack, £14.38, Stellar 6 LOWER CASE Instead of reaching up to high shelves in your cabinet, this Pull-down two-tier wire shelf brings items to you. £152.96, Hafele 7 BOTTLE BANK This Abi solid acacia wine rack (W57cm) holds 12 bottles and looks good enough to have on show. £35, Habitat CONTINUED OVER PAGE

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13 PAPER FILE Keep post in one place with this Storage basket (24cm square), £17.95, Graham and Green 14 HOOKED ON THE PAST Ideal for a hallway – or you could try hanging a mini art display from this Wooden coat rack with numbered hooks, £35, Rockett St George 15 WALL ART We love this Deer Trophy bike holder, which is made of steel with a short-pile faux fur finish to avoid scratches. Available in four colours, £99, Lifestyle Bazaar HB FOR STORE DETAILS SEE ‘WHERE TO BUY’ PAGE


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BETTER THAN

BESPOKE A 1970s piano stool is revamped and reupholstered with bold fabric

Wooden table, £450, Habitat. Ashu wire tray, £14.95, Design Vintage. Spools of ribbon, £1.75 each, Flitty Bird. Wooden ampersand, £15.50, Cox & Cox. Bamboo basket, £29, The Conran Shop. Notebooks, Paperchase and Present & Correct. Serengeti rug, £100 for 120cm x 170cm, Plantation Rug Company. A Lady’s Writing Set, £28, Anthropologie

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UPCYCLING EXPERTS

JENNY LLOYD AND JONATHAN PARKIN

PLAY A NEW TUNE Transform a dowdy piano stool into the star of the show

turn a tired storage stool into a smart and practical seat YOU WILL NEED

Vintage fabric remnants Try tweed, corduroy, wool, velvet or anything medium weight. eBay is a useful source of remnants A lidded stool This one came from environmental charity Ecco Screwdriver for removing and replacing the lid TO STRIP THE STOOL Medium and fine grade sandpaper If sandpaper alone isn’t enough: Paint/varnish stripper Try 100% biodegradable Soy Gel, £26.40 a litre, Dave Roper; an old 50mm paintbrush; a washing-up sponge with an abrasive side; an old toothbrush for corners TO FINISH WOODWORK Sandpaper; fine wire wool; duster; beeswax with lanolin Try Carr & Day & Martin’s Leather Balsam, £12.90, Amazon; soft cloths TO PAINT THE STOOL Matt emulsion Try a readymixed 30ml colour tester in Rich Black matt emulsion, £1, Dulux; 25mm paintbrush

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TO REMOVE SEAT COVER Staple remover Try Draper 43275 Heavy Duty staple remover, £4.50, amazon.co.uk TO UPHOLSTER SEAT Large scissors, dressmaking scissors or pinking shears; foam If you need to replace the seat stufng, try The Foam Shop. Choose 38mm High Firm Blue, send them a template of your seat outline +5mm all around and ask them to cut the foam to size; PVA or fabric glue; iron and ironing board; sewing machine; strong sewing thread Choose a toning colour; heavy-duty electric stapler for upholstery and 6-8mm staples to fit it (NB some nail guns also take staples) or 10mm fine tacks (£3.36, upholsterywarehouse.co.uk); small hammer; staple remover

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at a time. Keep turning the seat over to check how it looks – the fabric should be taut, so you’ll be pulling hard on it as you work. If at any point the fabric pulls too much and spoils the shape, remove the staple and adjust the tension. TO FIX square corners, take up the corner piece of fabric, pull it tightly forward onto the frame corner and fix it, positioning it so that the two fabric flaps either side of the corner are even. These flaps will create a pleat on each side of the corner. WORK OUT where the folds will be neatest and cut excess fabric from the middle of the pleats. Fix the pleats evenly, pulling very firmly and creating as little bulk as possible. GO all round the sides adding more fixings where there are gaps, pulling the fabric taut each time and checking how it looks on top. When you’re satisfied, trim off excess fabric close to the staples. REPOSITION the seat on the lid base and replace the screws. REASSEMBLE the stool with the saved hinges and screws. HB


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7 Wooden ruler, £4, Labour and Wait 8 Letter tray in Coral Tangier, £32, Nina Campbell collection by Harris and Jones 9 Letter M card, £2.75, Paperchase 10 For similar leather case, try notonthehighstreet.com 11 Apple iPad, from £329, John Lewis 12 Brass number

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With help from House Beautiful, this small living area has been transformed into a light, bright space

WHO LIVES HERE

Jenny Hale, 51, her husband, Neil, 53, and their children, Emily, 17, and William, 15, live in this four-bedroom detached house in Esher, Surrey

BEFORE

House Beautiful asked stylist Dilly to advise Jenny on her new scheme


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Hung above the fireplace to create a focal point, this picture was the starting point for the scheme

A flower-patterned Roman blind makes an eyecatching feature of the large window

Accessories in red and orange with touches of lime green were used to distribute colour across the room

Oak furniture blends beautifully into the room, with baskets softening the look and providing lots of storage

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Glass candle holders were chosen in the key colours

‘I’m thrilled that a few simple changes have made such a dramatic diference to our living room,’ SAYS JENNY ACTION PLAN l Paint the walls a soft neutral shade l Replace the blind l Buy new furniture l Find a rug and accessories DAY 1 Choose a suitable colour scheme Reader Jenny asked stylist Dilly Orme for advice, as she wanted to add colour and warmth to her dark living room. Dilly suggested they use Jenny’s favourite artwork as a starting point. The living room faces north and it can feel cool and uninviting, so extending warm shades throughout the room was an excellent solution. DAY 2 Buy furniture Dark brown leather sofas and a black TV stand contributed to the room’s dark look, so Dilly suggested that Jenny consider having light oak furniture as this would help lift the scheme. Searching online, Jenny found 98 housebeautiful.co.uk

the inexpensive Sidmouth Oak collection from Dunelm with woven baskets that soften the look and provide storage. DAY 3 Decide on fabric Dilly picked a selection of fabrics from which Jenny chose her favourite – Brunswick Floral fabric in Magenta – for a new Roman blind. DAY 5 Select a rug Jenny and Dilly spent time finding a suitable rug to go over the wooden floor. A striped one in the accent colours from Plantation Rug Company adds an element of contrasting pattern. DAY 6 Shop for accessories DAY 7 & 8 Paint walls A soft neutral paint was chosen as it matched the background of the floral fabric and created a warm base for the room. As the woodwork was in good

condition, Jenny just had to paint the walls, which took her two days. DAY 10 Make a blind Jenny had made the old Roman blind herself and was able to reuse all the original fittings to create the new one. DAY 11 Make cushions There was enough fabric left over for Jenny to make four cushions that she teamed with plain red and rust ones from John Lewis to cosy up the sofa. DAY 12 Furniture arrives DAY 13 Lighting Leftover scraps of floral fabric were put to good use as Jenny covered a lampshade to tie in with the scheme. DAY 14 Add the finishing touches Red and orange accessories were added to give warmth, with touches of lime to keep it fresh.

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Jenny re-covered a plain lampshade from Wilko with leftover fabric

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A spacious suite of rooms has been created from unused attic space

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Loo White, 55, a dance teacher, husband Martin, 58, a retired IT consultant, and their daughter Daisy, 20, and son Geno, 17, live in this 1930s four-bedroom detached house in Twickenham, Middlesex ACTION PLAN ● Convert attic to create new master bedroom ● Build ensuite shower room ● Create ample storage space, including dressing room ● Install underfloor heating beneath engineered wood flooring and shower room tiles Why did you decide to convert your loft? We wanted to make more space as well as add value to our house. Extending into the loft was the logical choice as it’s so large. We’ve created a new master bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and shower room. You used a loft conversion specialist A neighbour had a loft converted by the same company and was very impressed. We didn’t have to organise anything apart from 100 housebeautiful.co.uk

the decoration. The team even brought their own kettle so I didn’t have to make them tea! How long did it take? About three months; bad weather caused a slight delay. Did you change anything on the plans? The first idea seemed a natural design for the conversion but, on reflection, we decided the position of the staircase wasn’t what we wanted. The designers redrew the plans and moved the stairs to the side of the house. Once the staircase no longer came up from the middle of the hall, the entire roof space could be opened up. The bedroom is light and airy… Yes, the light floods in. We’re CONTINUED OVER NEXT PAGE

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Slate mosaic tiles add texture and give a grounded feel to the pale blue walls

A low-level faux leather bed suits the angular ceiling

Simple bedside tables and lamps blend into the scheme for an uncluttered look

The two-tone throw and bedlinen give the room a fresh feel

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This Conrandesigned armchair under the window provides the perfect spot to sit and relax

A secondhand mirror with a silver spraypainted frame reflects the light from the windows

‘The loft conversion has not only changed the house, it’s also altered our lives for the better,’ SAYS LOO lucky because beyond our garden we overlook allotments, so it’s a nice view from the large windows. We had a Cabrio balcony system installed, which fits snugly to the roof when closed but, when open, the central pane folds out to make a small balcony. Your colour scheme complements the relaxed feel of the room… The walls are painted a fresh sky blue and work well with the light grey mosaic tiles on the feature wall. I’m keen on retro designs and liked the yellow 102 housebeautiful.co.uk

have been used for storage. There is also a walk-in dressing room where I can see all my clothes easily at a glance and store my shoes in a row – I’ve got about 30 pairs!

is well insulated. It’s the warmest room in the house. However it doesn’t get too hot because there is an airflow between the windows in the bedroom and shower room.

What inspired the colours in the shower room? We had a holiday in Morocco and the palm trees and travertine tiles in our hotel sparked our imagination. The blue floor tiles are iridescent and give a hint of shine.

The wood floor looks stunning We like the oak planks, but it seems to scratch if you wear shoes. You couldn’t have a dance party up here, that’s for sure!

Do you have any regrets? No, we love how well the conversion has worked. Our only regret is that we didn’t do it earlier when the children were younger. HB

You seem to have plenty of storage space All the nooks and crannies

Temperature control is key Our underfloor heating is so efective, especially as the loft

armchair – it adds a sunny contrast. The flamenco-styled light, from a bric-a-brac stall, is a 1950s original. I love it because I teach flamenco dancing.

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Whites used conversion company Econoloft (0800 269765; econoloft.co.uk)

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The large expanse of Velux windows offers fantastic views and allows light to flood in, keeping the whole floor feeling bright

1 Coconut Grove in Cobalt, £48 a roll, Sophie Conran 2 Reflections collection, Arthouse 2 Boy Blue 158 matt emulsion, £36 for 2.5L, Spectrum paint, Sanderson 3 Classic Oak Natural 002 luxury vinyl flooring with grooves, £26.99 a sq metre, Livyn range, Quick-Step

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Opening the central windows creates a mini balcony

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Converting the loft provided enough space for a master bedroom with dressing and shower rooms

Paint… £49.98 Wallpaper… £140 Wood flooring… £2,250 Mosaic wall tiles… £546 Furniture… £1,507.09 Underfloor heating… £1,280 Tiles… £885.12 Total… £6,658.19

SHOPPING LIST BEDROOM Walls painted in Hollywood matt emulsion, £24.99 for 2.5L, Fashion for Walls range, Crown. Ice White slate split-face mosaic tiles (behind bed), £78 a sq metre, Topps Tiles. Natural oak engineered wood flooring, £50 a sq metre, Wickes. Underfloor heating, £1,280, B&Q. Limelight Galaxy white faux leather kingsize bedframe, £177.65, First Furniture. Similar bedside tables, Parisot Spa in natural oak, £117.72 each, Tesco Direct. Conran Bainbridge chair (now discontinued), £749, Marks & Spencer. White Malmo chest of drawers (in dressing room), £45, Ikea. Scion Berry Tree Lagoon boudoir cushions, £25 each; kingsize duvet cover, £60; Oxford pillowcases, £10 each; housewife pillowcases, £15 a pair; quilted throw, £120; all Bedeck. Cushions (on chair), £14 each, from a selection at Cecily Mae Handmade. Flamenco light, £25, Barnes Summer Fair. Carved Baroque table lamps, £69 each, Marks & Spencer. BATHROOM Cole & Son Palm Leaves 66/2012 wallpaper, £70 a roll, New Contemporary Collection, Interiors with Flair. Tumbled travertine wall tiles, £25 for a pack of 12, Homebase. Godmorgon oak-effect washstand, £300, Ikea. Stardust Blue quartz and resin floor tiles (30cm x 60cm), £108.78 a sq metre, Topps Tiles. Cabrio triple balcony window, about £3,800, Velux


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Creative PLANNING A major renovation turned a limited space into an ensuite guest bedroom

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An original design canvas reflects the family’s love of music

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Sarah Allchorn, an interior designer, 50, lives in this renovated stone cottage in Oxfordshire with her triplets, Alexander, Amelia and Phoebe, 20 ACTION PLAN ● Replace all internal walls and

make better use of space

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base with deep drawers that spans the room ● Use soft grey in bedroom and ensuite to unite the rooms ● Choose white accessories with some red and dark grey Did you have a lot of work to do? When I bought the cottage two years ago it was uninhabitable, so I had to start an extensive renovation and redesign all of it. While the building work was going on we lived in a rental property in the same road, which was perfect for keeping a close eye on progress. The first-floor layout is ingenious As the first floor is so small, I positioned the bathroom so you can access it directly 104 housebeautiful.co.uk

from two bedrooms. In my work I have learned to see the possibilities of a space rather than what is actually there. This new layout seemed an obvious solution. How did you get started? I knew what I was trying to achieve so, as with any project I work on, I put my ideas down on paper and prepared detailed drawings for each of the trades. Major work was needed Moving the soil pipe – by just one metre – was the main issue. The builders removed and repositioned the existing stud walls and created new doorways. Then the floor was rewired and new plumbing installed. What was your inspiration for the colour scheme? I love grey; it’s the basis for CONTINUED OVER NEXT PAGE

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Adjustable wall lights are ideal for bedtime reading

An antique chair, one of Sarah’s favourite pieces, upholstered in rich red velvet, adds a luxurious, vintage touch

Modern fittings on either side of the large mirror provide lighting where it’s needed

A specially built bed base with deep drawers gives plenty of storage space

The traditional trunk doubles as a bedside table and chest of drawers

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most of my work and I’ve used it in the rest of this cottage. The bathroom is elegant and simple, with neutral tiles teamed with white walls and accessories, while in the bedroom I added colour for fun accents. Tell us about your choice of furnishings Comfort and luxury are important, and mixing old with new is something I enjoy. The vintage red velvet chair adds a big splash of colour. As this is a small room, I had the bed base built to fit against the wall and made a little taller than usual with deep drawers. The wall lights above the headboard are good for reading and create less clutter than table lamps – again, I was conscious of making the most of the space, using the walls rather than the floor. For the bathroom you’ve chosen large tiles It looks contemporary. I think the contrast of simplicity and smooth lines in an old building works well. And using large tiles in a small room increases the feeling of space, too. How long did it take? The whole task included new roof tiles, rewiring, replumbing, 106 housebeautiful.co.uk

a damp course injection, decoration and carpeting. Work started in November and was completed by the end of January. I always use the same team of builders, as they are very reliable and pay attention to detail – I made sure all the fixtures and fittings were on site in good time so the work ran smoothly. What is the key to the success of the scheme? Sticking to a limited colour palette in both rooms means they coordinate with each other. I chose the same tiles for the walls and floor in the bathroom to increase the feeling of space. In the bedroom the carpet adds softness but continues the neutral, taupe tone, creating a seamless feel from room to room. The rooms work well This small space is flooded with natural light from south-facing windows. I think the true test is when family and friends visit and they always remark on the comfortable, welcoming guest room. It’s such a pleasure to hear. HB l Sarah’s

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A clear-glass walk-in shower continues the slick, modern feel and is a practical solution for a small room

Roller blinds are simple and unfussy

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Removing and replacing the walls enabled Sarah to make better use of the space

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BEDROOM Paint… £49.98 Mattress… £449 Bedlinen… £159 Blind… £350 Carpet… £77.76

BEDROOM Walls painted in Quartz Grey matt emulsion, £24.99 for 2.5L, Dulux. Husk carpet, £27 a sq metre, Style Infusion. Mattress, £449, Dreams. White duvet cover, £95 for a double; pillowcases, £16 each; all The White Company. Roman blind made up in Fenton in Taupe, £51.90 a metre, Andrew Martin. Canvas artwork, from £75, The Speewah. For similar leather trunk and vintage armchair, try The Old Pill Factory. BATHROOM Active porcelain tiles in Moka, £45 a sq metre, Minoli Tiles. Shower enclosure, £460; Nash 60cm basin, £175; both bathrooms.com. Towel radiator, £79, Radiator World. Waterfall tap, £195; similar ornate mirror, £300; both Style Infusion. Similar bathroom wall lights, £65 each, Ace

BATHROOM Tiles… £600 Shower enclosure… £460 Basin… £175 Towel radiator… £79 Wall lights… £130 Ornate mirror… £300 Total… £2,829.74


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WORDS AND STYLING ANN BROAD. PHOTOGRAPHS COLIN POOLE

Large tiles on the walls and floors make the space seem bigger

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WORD PERFECT Air your thoughts for all to read. Rules To Love By hand-pulled screenprint (H50cm x W40cm), £120 framed, More Than Words

SPACE CREATOR This lift-up bed offers great storage, with an ottoman at the foot and two drawers. Geltex Ultimate 1400 bed, £1,209, Silentnight

SHINE ON Tiltable wall lights, such as this smart metal and chrome one, give good directional light. Grey Enamel wall light, £149, Idyll Home

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BORDERLINE This bold block of luxurious and vivid velvet is bordered with linen. Boboli cushion in Poppy (one of five colours), £40, sofa.com

PATTERN POWER Paisley motifs in neutrals are a fresh take at a traditional design. Emperor Flannel Paisley linen mix fabric, £50 a metre, Laura Ashley

Striking colours and good storage are key to Sarah’s success

LUXURY CLASS This neat, traditionally made Velvet tub chair comes in 14 colours and looks beautiful in any room, £445, Oliver Bonas

COSY COVER A soft and lightweight lambswool throw adds vibrancy to a neutral scheme. Bronte Massif check throw in Red, £79, John Lewis

HEAVY METAL A retro trunk offers storage and acts as a side table. Large Louis metal trunk (H60cm x W100cm x D50cm), £400, Debenhams


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Inspiring design

Graeme Smith, Senior Designer at Second Nature, explains how clever, eyecatching features add style

Remo handleless kitchen in Matt White, from £10,000 excluding appliances, Second Nature

Curved units are great for *softening sharp corners. This type of cabinetry is more expensive, so use it to create a feature area. A stepped work surface around a sink has great visual appeal and provides a defined area for washing and prepping. Use a contrasting, practical material. Make a bold statement with an island unit-cum-dining table. The table leg curves in so you can include another chair at the end of the table if needed. Matt finishes on units give a softer look than gloss and are more forgiving of fingerprints. Oak insets add colour and character to a white worktop and help to draw the eye round the curved units and accentuate them. In a white kitchen, make a feature with a patterned floor or use classic tiles for a relaxed, inviting look in a modern scheme. A low pendant over the dining table creates a focal point and can be used to change the mood.

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Sophisticated style Slate tiles are natural, durable and add luxury to any bathroom suite, as Louisa Morgan, Marketing Director at Mandarin Stone, explains is an affordable stone *tileSlate – go for a textured surface when tiling a floor to make it virtually non-slip. Naturally dense, slate requires minimal sealing, but you must tank (waterproof) behind tiles in wet areas. Sizes range from large to smaller sizes and mosaics – perfect for both modern and traditional schemes. Dark slate looks chic, but if you don’t want black, there are other options, including grey, mauve and multicoloured. For a monochrome look, use thick, white grouting lines to create an eyecatching design. Stone tiles work well with underfloor heating as they retain heat well. Mirrors, frameless shower enclosures and brassware look particularly good with dark tiles.

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fixed against a wall, this useful towel ladder can be squeezed into a narrow space. Crafted from sustainable oak, it has a simple, natural appeal and measures H170cm x W48cm x D7cm. Natural oak towel ladder, £90, The Orchard

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Spirit level made simple (bit.ly/hbspiritlevel) *Check that paintings and joinery are hanging straight with this spirit level simulator. Put your iPhone or iPad up next to anything you want to hang to make sure that the level is true. Pinterest (bit.ly/hbpin) Offering a fantastic library of images from design enthusiasts and professionals, Pinterest makes it easy to design and share moodboards. You can also create and share three secret boards with friends, and I encourage clients to make boards to share with partners and with us so we're all on the same page. Houzz (bit.ly/hbhouzz) There’s a huge database of design ideas, images and inspiration for compiling a moodboard or look-book for your own project. Although the products and designers are predominantly American, the discussions tackle universal issues. You can explore by theme but also search quite specifically. Homestyler (bit.ly/hbhomes) Browse beautifully photographed rooms, connect with design professionals and experiment with your own projects, using your own photos or adding 3D models of products using this app. Take a picture of your room and it guides you through defining walls, floor and ceiling so you can change paint colours, or add wallpaper and furniture. Karndean (bit.ly/hbKarndean) Try out a selection of Karndean’s flooring on a picture of your room. The app guides you through taking a picture of your room (a marker is provided) and applying your top 10 flooring choices. You can change the direction of the planks or the size and shape of the tiles. It’s a good way to see what your choice of floor will look like in your home.

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l Connect a Roku streaming player to your TV to get more than 450 extra channels and services, including Netflix, Sky’s Now TV (including Sky Sports), Demand 5, BBC iPlayer and more. The Roku 3 comes with headphones and the remote has a built-in headphone jack that mutes the sound from the TV, so you can watch without disturbing anyone else. Roku 3 Media Streamers, from £99.99, Currys

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With careful planning, a cloakroom can be turned into a shower room

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Making every space count CLEANING EXPERT Helen Harrison Home economist and Good Housekeeping Institute expert

We want to make the most of the room we have in our house, as we can’t aPord to extend it, and need some advice about our downstairs cloakroom. It’s 1.2m x 1.4m – could we squeeze a shower in alongside the existing toilet, wall-hung sink and radiator to give us an extra shower room for our teenage children?

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I have a recurring dream that I open a door in our house and discover a room, or even a wing, I didn’t know existed. It’s a dream that I’m sure is shared by many growing families, but the reality is we have to try and make the best use of what we already have. So how do you magic more space out of thin air? I suggest you first look first at the areas of the house that are underused. The space under the stairs can be opened up to introduce storage in the form of cupboards and drawers, or even a desk to create a home office. Likewise, the space


above a staircase can be exploited to create cupboards that are accessible from the landing. In older properties with high ceilings, there’s an opportunity to create storage at a high or low level with sleeping platforms or desks over or underneath it. A raised bed with a bank of drawers below it is another option. In your case, rehanging a door could turn a cloakroom into a shower room. If you think it would be cramped with a shower cubicle in it, you could create a fully tiled wet room with a drain in the floor. Replacing the radiator with a dual-fuel towel rail and fitting underfloor electric heating would create a little extra space.

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Cleaning uPVC

My house has a double-glazed uPVC front door and windows. I always clean them with a specialist product called T-Cut, but now I find that I’m getting a cloudy white film on both the door and window frames. What’s causing this and what’s the best way to clean them?

HELEN HARRISON SAYS As I hadn’t come across this product before, I contacted the technical department at T-Cut. They said the likeliest reason for the problem is that you’re using too much of the product and not removing it thoroughly after cleaning. The cloudy glaze is caused by a powdery residue of product appearing once it dries on the window frames and door. You should be able to buff this off easily, using a clean, dry cloth (they recommended the microfibre type) and a bit of elbow grease. T-Cut should be used sparingly. For better results in future, apply just a small amount over

Water mixed with vinegar is an effective cleaner

the area to be cleaned and leave it to work for a few minutes. Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to remove the dirt thoroughly, along with any product residue. Repeat as necessary, rinsing the cloth in fresh water each time, until it comes up clean, and then wipe dry. Alternatively, a cheap, safe method for cleaning your uPVC frames and door is simply to wipe them with a sponge dipped in hot, soapy water, or a solution of one part white vinegar to four parts hot water, then buff dry using white paper towels. The most important thing to remember is to never use abrasive cleaning products or scourers, which could scratch off the top layer of the shiny finish the uPVC.

Can I chop down this tree? For 28 years I’ve lived on a small estate in a bungalow surrounded by trees. My garden is home to a huge sycamore – about 50ft tall – which has a tree preservation order on it, so all I can do is have the crown reduced every few years. Last time it cost £400 and the tree grows so fast any benefit is short-lived. My bungalow is leasehold – should the landowners look after the tree? Also, I’m worried that it could blow down in high winds.

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Check the terms of your lease to see who’s responsible for tree maintenance

The care and maintenance of any trees on private property is the responsibility of either the landowner or tenant. This includes trees with tree preservation orders on them. Your local council will not provide any help towards costs relating to private land. That means either you or the landowner must pay for looking after the tree. As you’ve been living in the property for such a long time, it sounds as though you have a long lease, and usually under a long lease, tenants are responsible for the repair and maintenance of the property as if it were their own. You should check the terms of your lease to clarify whether this is indeed the case, and consult a solicitor if you are unsure of anything. If there is

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Brush up your skills and gain confidence with our DIY expert Jo Behari The larger the pattern of wallpaper, the more wastage there’ll be

DIY EXPERT Jo Behari Founder of Home Jane, the UK’s first home improvement company with an all-female workforce

Waste paper

I’ve bought some lovely wallpaper with a large pattern to cover one wall in my living room. But to get the pattern to match up would mean wasting a lot of paper. Am I doing it correctly? ● To order Jo’s book,

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Having a large, complex pattern means planning each drop very carefully. Unfortunately, matching this kind of wallpaper does involve an element of wastage, and the larger the repeat, the more the waste. You can cut drops from alternate rolls in order to minimise this. When buying the wallpaper, make sure you get the same batch number for all

your rolls, so there are no inconsistencies in printing. It’s also a good idea to buy more rolls than you think you need, so you don’t have to leave mid-decorating to fetch extra. Any unused rolls can be easily returned to the shop. When cutting out your drops, label the backs by number with pencil so that you know which ones go where. HB

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Can I speed up my sink? The new sink in our bathroom takes ages to drain. How can I improve the water flow? Sinks can get blocked with all sorts of food waste, hair, grease and so on. There are two ways to clear it – the cheat’s way and the longer-lasting professional way. The cheat’s way is to pour bicarbonate of soda down the drain and then follow it with some vinegar. The more serious method involves either using a plunger or an auger, or dismantling the U-bend. First, try placing a plunger over the plughole and holding a cloth over the overflow on the sink, so that a vacuum is created. Pump the plunger sharply up and down to clear the blockage. If that doesn’t work, you can try an auger or drain snake, a long, wire-like tool, which pushes any blockages through the pipe. If you have to dismantle the U-bend and there’s standing water in the sink, first put the plug in. Then place a bucket under the plastic trap section of your sink and unscrew the U-bend. Be careful not to lose any washers from the connection pieces. Clear out obstructions and rinse out the U-bend. If the obstruction is not in this section, then use the drain snake to investigate the pipes further down.

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MY LEGACY’

When Alison Thomas found a 1970s bungalow online, she knew it would be more than just another renovation project WORDS AMANDA CABLE PHOTOGRAPHY STEVE TAYLOR 118 housebeautiful.co.uk

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BEFORE The bungalow had stood empty for years

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AFTER Transformed into a modern family home

In late October 2010, Alison Thomas, 46, and her partner Stephen Brooker found a rundown bungalow in Swannington, Leicestershire, and an extraordinary renovation began – with no time to lose. Here Alison, mother of James, 16, George, 15, and seven-year-old Lorna, tells how transforming the empty 1970s bungalow was a labour of love.

My passion for finding interesting properties to renovate had brought me great pleasure over the years, but my search for a new home this time meant so much more than mere bricks and mortar. I wanted to create a legacy for my three children and my partner Stephen – and I found it in the unlikely form of a 1970s dormer bungalow. On our first viewing, both Stephen and I fell in love with it immediately, even though we didn’t have the keys so only peered through the windows. Then we walked around the back to find a large traditional garden overgrown with shrubs and apple

THE ORIGINAL HOUSE A neglected 1970s dormer bungalow, which had three loft rooms that were unsuitable for use as bedrooms because of their irregular shapes and sloped ceilings. The house is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and fields in Swannington, Leicestershire THE NEW HOME A huge window at the front of the house makes a stunning feature and the entrance was brought forward by seven feet to create a spacious open-plan hallway. The original living room became a downstairs ensuite bedroom, leading into a snug, while the other rooms were transformed into one large open-plan living area. Three bedrooms, an ensuite and a family bathroom were created upstairs and a new roof and dormer windows installed HOW MUCH IT COST The bungalow was marketed at £200,000 in October 2010. Alison and Stephen bought it for £180,000 and spent £120,000. It’s recently been valued at £300,000

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Alison (far left) kept working through her cancer treatment – the kitchen designer discussed the plans with her in hospital

‘I knew this would be my last project, so I wanted to build something special for my family,’ SAYS ALISON trees, but with an incredible view across open fields. It was big enough to give us the space we needed and in a dream position. Within 48 hours we’d agreed a price of £180,000 and a month later the builders moved in. We had no time to lose as I'd been diagnosed with breast cancer three years earlier and had just been informed of a secondary condition. Even though I was determined to continue fighting the disease, I knew this would be my last renovation project and I wanted to build something unique to share with the most special people in my life. I’d remained good friends with my ex-husband, also called Stephen, so I was pleased that the bungalow was a mere seven-minute stroll away from his house. In the future the children can easily come back here and see their stepdad. I wanted to create living space we could stretch out in, but that also felt cosy. Our first 120 housebeautiful.co.uk

step was finding the right firm of builders. One local company stood out and came back quickly with a quote. They also pointed out that as the property had been empty for years, we could pay a reduced rate of VAT on most of the building costs, which was a great tip. The biggest weakness in the layout of the bungalow was the entrance hall. It was dark and cramped, and the stairs started almost immediately inside the front door. Although I trusted my architect, I sketched all my ideas in the local supermarket cafe where Stephen and I retreated to brainstorm. Eventually I decided to leave the staircase but move the front door forwards by seven feet. It was important to give the entrance hall ‘wow’ factor, so we incorporated as much natural light as we could by installing glass panels either side of the front door. We also fitted a glass-panelled door at the opposite end of the hallway leading to the

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lounge/diner and facing onto the back garden, which floods the hallway with light. I didn’t have the luxury of being able to spend months on a drawn-out game of ping-pong with the planning department. I’d sketch my ideas in my diary, transfer them to scale on the graph paper I always kept to hand, meet the builder every Friday, and push through plans for approval like a steam roller. When the planning department rejected our drawings to extend the existing garage at the front, we just accepted it, went back to the graph paper and compromised. Not everything went to plan. When the bi-fold doors arrived, we discovered that the one by the kitchen island didn’t fold back fully. Stephen and I also had mock arguments over the fireplace. I lived in Zimbabwe as a child and love the comfort of an open fire with dancing flames, so I’d included a real log burner in all my building

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projects in the past. Stephen was concerned about the practicalities: the cream carpets and three boisterous children. In the end, I blew our budget on an enclosed gasburning log fire, which switches on at the flick of a button. It cost £2,500 but Stephen really wanted it and I needed a focal point for the room, so we laughed, compromised and ticked both boxes. As much as we pushed the boat out on certain items, I got equal satisfaction from finding low-cost accessories, such as the chrome door handles from Screw-fix, and the amazing deal I managed to get on all the bath and toilet suites at the local Roca factory. In my determination to make every day productive, some of my planning was done from my hospital bed. My kitchen designer became a good friend and came in to finalise the plans while I was having treatment. The work was completed in just

four months and we moved into our new home in April 2012. I enjoyed adding all the finishing touches with Stephen, as we chose the soft furnishings, curtains, cushions, and even the new cutlery, together. And then I was finally able to sit back and enjoy the results of our non-stop work. I love the open-plan, T-shaped design of the downstairs living area. It means our whole family can be together, in different zones, rather than locked away behind closed doors. I wanted to cherish my time with the children and this light-filled happy house allows me to do that. We’ve accomplished so much in such a short time – and it really has become my legacy. I’m proud of what I’ve achieved and the happiness it’s brought us all. HB In memory of Alison Thomas, who died a few months after the project was completed. l The couple’s builder was JA Ball; jaballqualitybuilders.co.uk

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starts may be eligible, as Alison and Stephen’s was, for a reduction in VAT from the standard 20 per cent to five per cent, a substantial saving. You may have to prove that the house was vacant. Reliable sources include Electoral Roll and Council Tax records, utilities companies and Empty Property Ofcers working for local authorities. House Beautiful is campaigning to reduce VAT to five per cent on renovations and refurbishments on all properties. To join our Cut the VAT Campaign, visit housebeautiful.co.uk/ expert-advice/cut-the-vat-campaign.

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LIVING WELL Practical and planet-friendly products for your home

GREEN LIGHT

Energy-efcient lighting doesn’t stop at bulbs 1 SHINE ON As well as stylish long-life bulbs (right), including CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) and LED bulbs, which use 90 per cent less energy, Habitat also has a range of simple and chic sustainable lights made from green materials such as lacquered bamboo and hand-woven jute. Far right: Plumen designer low-energy bulb, £19.50; right: Calex LED bulb selection, from £9 to £20; below right: Popp bamboo table lamp in Yellow, H40cm, £35; all Habitat 2 RECLAIMED IDEAS Pacha Design specialises in crafting homewares using natural and recycled materials. Products include tealight holders made from delicate leaves, and furnishings built with Welsh slate and found timber. Reclaimed oak and slate lamp with shade (H69cm x W12cm x D12cm), £195, Pacha Design 3 CARDBOARD STYLE Paper lampshades get a striking new look from Graypants, which produces fittings made from recycled corrugated cardboard. The lamps and pendants come in a range of shapes and sizes (23cm to 61cm diameter), and each is handmade and can be easily recycled at the end of its life. Disc shade, from £219 for 42cm pendant, John Lewis

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Watch the birds

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MONEY-SAVING COOKWARE

Hi-tech pots, pans and oven accessories that help cut fuel bills

Here’s your chance to help save declining bird populations. Until 14 February, schools and local groups are being asked to visit outdoor spaces and spend an hour watching and counting the birds they see. It’s being run by the RSPB – see rspb.org.uk for more details and to receive a special Big Schools Birdwatch pack. For more about how to help animals in your garden, see our garden feature, Wildlife Welcome.

UNDER PRESSURE Using a pressure cooker remains one of the quickest and most energy-efficient ways to cook. With the current models, cooking time and energy use can be cut by as much as 70 per cent – soup can be ready in a mere five minutes, and a slow stew in just 20 minutes. The Inox is available in 2.5 to 7L capacity, is induction-ready and comes with a 10-year guarantee. Duromatic Inox pressure cooker, from £103, Kuhn Rikon

MAXIMUM CAPACITY Squeeze more into your oven – and so save energy – with this ingenious freestanding tray that fits beneath the bottom shelf. You’ll gain extra cooking space but still have room for warming plates – a boon when you’re cooking large meals. It’s stainless steel and non-stick too. Oven Add-a-Shelf, £20.99, Lakeland

60 seconds with… GREEN GURU JOANNA YARROW

Head of sustainability for Ikea UK and Ireland, Joanna explains the company’s latest eco initiatives

Ikea is responsible for almost one per cent of global timber use. How are you ensuring that the wood is sustainable? Our timber must not be harvested illegally. We don’t use wood from natural forests in tropical and subtropical regions that are being converted to plantations or to non-forest use. Our goal is that our activities will safeguard forest biodiversity in the landscapes in which we get wood. We aim to obtain 50 per cent from preferred sources (FSC-certified or recycled) by 2017. What about alternatives to trees? Can you recycle old furniture for instance? We’re looking into how we can turn more waste into resources, while developing

ideas to use more recycled materials, so that by the end of 2015 all home furnishing products, including packaging, will be made from renewable, recyclable or recycled materials. Electronic manufacturers now have a responsibility to recycle their old products. Could the furniture industry do this? Absolutely! We want to take the lead in turning waste into resources. In the UK, we ofer a service to remove and re-use or recycle customers’ old furniture in partnership with the Furniture Re-use Network (frn.org.uk). Ikea recently joined the Better Cotton Initiative. What does that mean? Conventional cotton farming is often harmful

ALL IN GOOD TIME Slow cookers use just 200W to 300W of energy, compared with 700W for the main oven, so they’re great for roasts, stews and casseroles. They’re also ideal for braising cheaper cuts of meat, which would require a long cooking time in the oven. This Breville model uses just 210W. Breville ITP136 3.5-litre slow cooker, £26.99, Argos

STAY LOCAL One of the best ways to be ecofriendly is to buy locally. Website madecloser.co.uk helps you find products made close to home, from electricals to homewares and garden buys. Just enter your postcode and you’ll see what’s within a 50-mile radius.

to the environment and to the people who grow it. That’s why we work with farmers to raise standards, and prohibit child labour in our supply chain. Our target is that by the end of 2015 all cotton used will be produced in line with the BCI (bettercotton.org). Finally, tell us about Ikea solar panels. What made you start selling them? It’s a logical next step; our customers want to live more sustainably and we hope that, by collaborating with Hanergy to make solar panels afordable and easily available, we can help them achieve it. Our panels can cut energy bills by up to 50 per cent and pay for themselves in [as little as] seven years. Visit ikea.co.uk CONTINUED OVER NEXT PAGE


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WINTER WARMERS

Beat the chill and save energy without compromising on style

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We asked Electrolux’s Salla Salokangas about the kitchen of the future @HB: What is Electrolux’s Design Lab competition and how long has it been running? @DesignLab: Electrolux has been running this global student competition for 11 years; the aim is to find solutions for homes of the future @HB: What are this year’s highlights? @DesignLab: Plenty! We have 3D food printers for children and even hologram technology in the kitchen to prevent loneliness, to name a couple @HB: Who was the competition winner? @Designlab: Adrian Perez Zapata won with Mab, his idea for a cleaning system with hundreds of flying mini-robots. Anything to make life easier! @HB: How does the kitchen of the future look to you? @Designlab: Expect to see integrated solutions, creative ideas that support sharing cooking experiences, and designs that help you in everyday tasks @HB: Energy efficiency is a common theme of Design Lab entries. How important is it to Electrolux? @Designlab: Very! About 75 per cent of the environmental impact of products comes from their usage, so we strive to produce appliances with excellent energy efficiency @HB: Have any of the competition entries ever made it into production? @Designlab: The competition helps to discover new talent and exciting, innovative ideas. So far nothing’s made it to production, but never say never!

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Invest in the best glazing you can to avoid heat loss

Simple measures such as draught excluders can be very effective

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Low-energy light bulbs

Mark Turner, from Get Turner Construction in east London, says: Switching to low-energy bulbs is a cheap DIY fix and, although some people don’t find them as bright as the old bulbs, the technology is improving all the time. What are the costs and potential savings? Replacing old halogen spotlights with LED lights will save about 20 per cent on power consumption. Also, they produce no heat, and you shouldn’t have to change the bulbs very often. If you have kitchen downlighters or powerful outdoor halogen lamps it’s worth switching to LEDs as the savings – even in the short term – are dramatic. Which are the brand names to trust? We use the ZEP1 and ZEP2 from EcoLED on virtually all of our projects. Why do you recommend it? It’s a low-cost, simple solution. getturner.co.uk 128 housebeautiful.co.uk

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David Phillips, Alrow Services Co in Newcastle upon Tyne, says: A smart energy meter – or a simple wireless energy monitor that clips on to your electric meter – will show you how much energy is being used and by what. Most appliances use more energy than you’d expect. What are the costs and potential savings? The best tip is to replace old, worn-out appliances, as and when you need to, with more modern, energy-efficient equivalents. Which are the brand names to trust? It’s worth reading online reviews – or you could get personal recommendations from friends or family. Why do you recommend it? Once you get energy conscious in this way, your behaviour will change – it can become fun trying to ‘beat the meter’ and save money in the process. alrow.co.uk

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Allister Parr, from A Parr in Newton Abbot, says: Foil insulation can be used on new-build projects or retro-fitted, and is also ideal for upgrading the insulation in old loft conversions. It creates an airtight seal to keep in the heat. What are the costs and potential savings? Even the more expensive brands are good value, so insulating your home should always be higher up your list of priorities than installing more sophisticated systems. Our customers have reported big savings in heating bills after installation. Do check whether you’re eligible for a loan or grant from your local authority or energy company. Which are the brand names to trust? Two reliable names are Airflex and Recticel. Why do you recommend it? It’s simple, inexpensive and our customers are unfailingly happy with the end result. aparrltd.co.uk

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Tim Brereton, JC Building Services in Cumbria, says: One of the principles of any energy-efficient building is that it must be as close to airtight as possible, so during the cooler months, go round your house, paying attention to doors, windows and floorboards, and try to spot where unwanted cold air is coming from. What are the costs and potential savings? Sealing round your front door to stop a draught, for instance, shouldn’t cost more than a few pounds and will lead to lower energy bills. Something as simple as a draught excluder for your letterbox can make a huge difference. Which are the brand names to trust? Exitex is good. Why do you recommend it? You can spend a packet on heat reclamation technology or renewable energy sources, but, if you don’t get the basics right, you’re wasting time and money. [email protected]

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Underfloor heating saves wall space and money

Keep your garden – and water bills – looking good with a water butt

Everyone wants to use less energy, so we asked members of the Federation of Master Builders for the environmentally friendly ideas they know really work

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Willie Moffitt, Moffitt & Robinson Construction in Omagh, says: Ideally, windows should be triple-glazed with a U-value (a measure of heat loss) of 0.8W/m2K, and the glass should have a G-value (the amount of heat that can come in through the glass) of at least 50 per cent. What are the costs and potential savings? Tripleglazing is only a little more expensive than double. If you have high quality frames, you could just change the glass. Which are the brand names to trust? Use a recommended local tradesperson. We use a local specialist, Douglass Windows, and I also swear by Swish. Why do you recommend it? Windows are an extremely important part of the thermal envelope of any building, so making sure you’re not losing heat through them is vital. Buy the best your budget can stretch to. moffittandrobinson.co.uk

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Gary Webb House Beautiful’s expert builder, from AJ Whitenold Construction in Epsom, says: Buy a water butt in winter so you can bury any irrigation pipes in beds before plants start growing. What are the costs and potential savings? This depends on the cost of the butt and your water charges. But, with more authorities introducing water meters, every cubic metre of rainwater saved is better for the environment and your pocket. Which are the brand names to trust? Most DIY stores stock butts. Alternatively, modify a bin or barrel by adding a downpipe diverter kit for a few pounds. Why do you recommend it? I know it works. At home I have a series of barrels with diverters at all rainwater pipes. I have two taps – one to fill watering cans, and one linked to a network of perforated pipes buried around the garden to feed flowerbeds. whitenoldbuilders-epsom.co.uk

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Gary Webb, says: If you take your radiators off the walls and effectively bury your heating, less heat leaks out via the exterior walls. Your floors are turned into giant storage heaters, allowing you to maintain a comfortable temperature efficiently. What are the costs and potential savings? The initial installation can be disruptive and costly, but the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. Savings on energy bills range from 15 to 40 per cent. However, the system needs to be teamed with an energy-efficient boiler and good insulation. Which are the brand names to trust? I’d recommend any of the multilayer pipe systems, and having the system designed by a specialist, such as Danfoss. Why do you recommend it? In my own house, with a gas bill of approximately £1,100 a year, we save about £175 a year.

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Russell Smith, from Parity Projects in south London, says: Having your home assessed by a professional is a must, as they can advise on practical changes to reduce energy consumption. What are the costs and potential savings? Some local councils offer this service free or get one through the Green Deal (around £80 to £120). Which are the brand names to trust? It’s worth getting in a builder or installer, as opposed to product manufacturers or specialist assessor-only businesses, as they may not be objective. To find one, visit the Federation of Master Builders’ website at fmb.org.uk/FAB. Why do you recommend it? Independent assessments take account of the house and the way the family live in it, so all recommendations will be personally tailored to you. parityprojects.com HB House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2014 129

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In this mixed housing scheme, Highbury Gardens, homeowners, key workers and tenants live side by side

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tep through the high iron gates just off north London’s noisy Holloway Road and the sound of traffic disappears. Green shrubs, lavender and pyracantha bushes line neat brick pedestrian walkways that frame grassy lawns. Bike racks and bench seating are evidence of careful planning that enables residents to make the most of their outside space. Seven years ago, when the site came up for development, Prince Charles’s building charity, The Prince’s Foundation, worked with developer First Base on plans for mixed-tenure housing that would be energy efficient and commercially viable. Sandwiched between two conservation areas of Georgian and Victorian buildings, Highbury Gardens also had to blend the best of traditional architecture with contemporary living. The final design included solar thermal-panel technology with modular bathroom pods while off-site production techniques kept costs down and ensured work was completed on time. Tom Clarke, Residential Services Manager, appointed by managing agents Rendall and Rittner, is responsible for the communal areas and has a good relationship with residents in the 119 units. ‘Tom knows everyone in the building,’ comments one resident. ‘Everyone stops to chat and say hello.’ The five-storey buildings, made up of social housing, shared ownership and privately owned properties, offer spacious, elegant and high-spec accommodation built on a site just a stone’s throw from the Arsenal football stadium, where thousands of fans congregate for evening and weekend matches. Yet not a squeak of sound permeates the solid walls of this mixed housing development. Shehnaz O’Mallie, 37, lives on the third floor of one of the buildings with her husband, filmmaker Edward Rolfe. A teacher and department head at a local secondary school, Shehnaz was alerted to the development’s key worker scheme by a colleague. She now owns 25 per cent of the property and each month pays £500 in mortgage and £700 in rent. ‘I saw this development on the website and loved the look of it. I couldn’t believe somewhere in the middle of London could feel so spacious. Usually two or three flats are crammed into a space as big as this one,’ she explains. Southern Housing Group released the first properties to military personnel and then the second group specified was teachers. There was a six-week window before the properties were offered on the open market. ‘I knew that I really wanted to live here – there was a real emphasis on quality, not quantity.’ Shehnaz’s application under the scheme was successful. The couple’s open-plan living, dining and kitchen area looks out over the outside space, which is divided into five separate grassy areas with a beautiful white cherry tree at its centre. Shehnaz’s husband, Edward, sometimes works from home, CONTINUED OVER PAGE

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‘Everyone here takes care of the space. There’s a real community feeling. In the summer we all sit outside under the tree and have a natter,’ SAYS ANGELA STEPHENS using a desk in the spare bedroom and he says that the light, airy space is a pleasant working environment. Security isn't an issue either. ‘Ed works away from home sometimes and I’ve never felt safer than in this home. If friends visit, they have to buzz three times to reach us and the gates at the front make us feel very secure,’ says Shehnaz. ‘In the summer the children play outside and some of the ground floor homes have fenced-in garden areas where very small children can play in total safety,’ she says. ‘There are also a couple of wheelchair users who live in the block, and their flats have been designed with extra-wide bathroom doors to make access easier.’ Shehnaz can be at work in less than half an hour but, with a baby due in the spring, she is looking forward to being able to take full advantage of the outside space during sunny summer days while on maternity leave. Social housing resident Angela Stephens, 40, who lives with her seven-year-old daughter and 18-year-old son in a spacious ground-floor flat with French windows, can call over the hedge to a neighbour in true continental style. While businesswoman Lydia De’Ath, 32, owns a fifth-floor, three-bedroom flat, complete with lavender windowboxes and a stunning view across the rooftops of north London. Despite their different lifestyles, these three residents all find this a relaxing and pleasant place to live. Bistro tables and chairs set out on balconies are evidence that residents enjoy looking out over the central courtyard from the white and sandstone-coloured blocks that surround it. ‘Everyone here takes care of the space,’ says Angela. ‘There’s a real community feeling. In the summer, we all sit outside under the tree and have a natter when the children come home from school. But the sound insulation is excellent, so, when you’re inside, you can’t hear a thing from any of the other flats.’ More than half the apartments were originally made available to buyers or renters on low incomes and all the homes, which range in price from £80,000 to £600,000, were sold and occupied within three months of completion. Last year the development was voted the best new place to live in the London Planning Awards, and there are plans to introduce similar mixed developments in other parts of London. Inside, the solid doors, high-ceilinged rooms and wooden flooring lend themselves to individual styles and tastes but outside Shehnaz’s, Angela’s and Lydia’s flats are indistinguishable from one another. It’s hard to believe that this oasis of calm is just yards away from one of London’s busiest and noisiest thoroughfares. HB l If you’d like to take part in a social housing scheme get in touch with your local housing authority. Find out more at gov.uk/find-your-local-council or contact a housing association direct. If you‘re a key worker who qualifies, see homebuyservice.co.uk or hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/ eim21735.htm for an overview.

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WELCOME Birds, bees, butterflies – every year we hear about the decline in native populations. By giving over part of your garden, you can create a habitat where wildlife can thrive, says expert Kate Bradbury

Growing a wide selection of berries will keep birds, such as blackbirds, going throughout the year


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PROVIDING SHELTER Most parts of the garden are inhabited by creatures; even a well-mown lawn is a home for leatherjackets (crane-fly larvae), worms and ants, so provides food for starlings, blackbirds and green woodpeckers. Paving can be a haven for ants and centipedes, and a willow fence can shelter bumblebees. Use fallen leaves A leaf pile replicates conditions found naturally in woodland. The easiest way to make one is to gather fallen leaves from your lawn and sweep them under your hedge or to the back of your borders. Pile up old logs A log pile in partial to full shade will stay damp and cool, appealing to amphibians and invertebrates. In the sun, it will dry out quickly and may attract basking insects and even common lizards. Any wood with bark intact will offer nooks and crannies for creatures to squeeze into. My log pile is made from old Christmas trees. I remove the branches, bind the twiggy brash together and chop the trunk up, but you could buy a bag of logs. Pile them up in a corner of the garden where they will be left alone. Partly bury the bottom layer if you can, and fill a few gaps with fallen leaves, moss and soil to attract as many species as possible. You could plant clematis or honeysuckle next to the pile to grow over it.

LOOKING AFTER BIRDS More than 60 species use nest boxes; blue tits are the likeliest to use them, then great tits, coal tits, nuthatches, sparrows, starlings, robins and house martins. They provide shelter in the breeding season and a refuge from the cold in winter. Swifts, house martins, sparrows and starlings are in decline, so giving them homes could make a difference. It’s important to choose the right spot for your box. Birds are unlikely to nest somewhere with strong sunlight or a prevailing wind, or where there’s a lot of other bird activity – near a feeding station, for example. The usual advice is to have the box facing north-east but, if there’s

Kathryn Entwistle, 47, her husband Vibhuti Mion, 42, and their daughter Phoebe, nine, turned the garden in their newly built house in Buckshaw Village near Leyland, Lancashire, into a wildlife oasis. ‘When we moved in, our modest back garden was completely bare. We had to start from scratch and, though it was daunting, especially considering the heavy clay soil, we relished the chance to create our own wildlife garden,’ says Kathryn. ‘As well as building raised beds for vegetables, composting food waste and making the most of the local free manure supplies, we planted a wide range of traditional plants and flowers, including achilleas, sedums, sunflowers, nasturtiums, climbing roses, hydrangeas and clematis. We’ve also found space for eight native trees and trained fruit along the fence. ‘Dragonflies, butterflies, ladybirds, toads, frogs and newts have all been regular visitors, and our bird box also proved a hit with a couple of blue tits that hatched nine chicks. ‘We’ve built a beautiful bug hotel from logs, bark, timber and bamboo, and it’s full of life. Phoebe and I also had success in breeding ladybirds to eat the greenfly that covered our climbing rose. It’s incredible watching nature work its miracles. ‘The garden’s also a great place for us as a family. Phoebe loves being outside and always gets her hands dirty helping out, and it’s a source of food. In our first season we grew 42 varieties of organic herbs and vegetables.’ l Kathryn was one of the winners of the Big Wildlife Garden competition organised by the Royal Horticultural Society and the Wildlife Trusts. See wildlifetrusts.org

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Stock your bird table with seeds, fat balls and even cake and biscuit crumbs, but not bread

nectar plants for butterflies, buy at least three of one type. A large clump of flowers is much more likely to be noticed than a single one on its own

shade and shelter from the wind, this isn’t necessary. If birds don't take up residence after a couple of years move the box elsewhere. Plant bird food In winter, birds flock to the berries of plants such as the guelder rose (Viburnum opulus), holly (Ilex aquifolium) and ivy (Hedera helix), as well as to apples, pears and the seeds from sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), teasels (Dipsacus fullonum), anise hyssop (Agastache) and lavender (Lavandula). Berries are particularly important to migrant birds, such as thrushes. It’s thought that the antioxidants in the fruit help them to deal with the physical stresses of their long journeys. When to feed We’re now encouraged to feed birds all year round. Here’s why… Winter Birds don’t hibernate, so forage in all conditions. Because the days are so short, smaller birds such as blue tits have a much better chance of surviving if they can fly straight to your garden to eat. Leave out food such as sunflower hearts and suet-based products every day. Spring Parent birds gather aphids, spiders and caterpillars to feed their young, but they need food too. Offer sunflower or niger seeds. Summer Help fledglings to fend for themselves by leaving out fat balls, niger seeds and sunflower seeds. Many garden birds moult in late summer and lie low to avoid predators. Leave food at the back of borders so they can eat in relative safety. Autumn Birds need extra food to fatten themselves up for winter. Migrants from colder countries are often less used to humans, so put food under a large shrub or hedge where they can hide. Install a birdbath Birds drink from them and use the water to clean their feathers, and they’re a good source of drinking water for hedgehogs (if they can get to them), honeybees, wasps and other insects. If you have space, dot a few birdbaths around your garden at different heights.

insects that depend on nectar and pollen – including solitary bees and pollinating beetles – are also declining. Help to reverse this trend by growing more flowering plants, and for as long a season as possible. The best source of pollen comes from plants in the legume family, including peas and beans, while growing a range of flowers such as foxgloves, honeysuckle, cranesbills, lavender and daisies means you’ll have something to suit every sort of bee or pollinating insect. Make a bee hotel Many species of solitary bee nest in patches of bare earth, others in hollow stems and holes made by beetles. These types of habitat are easily recreated. After spending the winter in a bee hotel, they hatch, mate and lay the eggs of the next generation – often in the same hotel. Fill a box or other container with hollow bamboo and other plant stems and wood, with holes drilled in them. Either put a sloping roof on the box or fix it to the wall at a slight downward angle so water doesn’t get in, and put it in the sunniest place possible. In autumn, put it in a cool, dry spot such as your shed, and return it to the garden in spring.

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Numbers of bumblebees, butterflies and moths have declined dramatically in recent years, while honeybees continue to be affected by colony collapse disorder and the parasitic varroa mite. Many other 136 housebeautiful.co.uk

PROTECTING HEDGEHOGS A hedgehog’s natural diet consists of caterpillars and beetles, plus earthworms, leatherjackets, earwigs, millipedes and slugs. Give them the best chance of surviving the winter and being in a reasonable condition to breed by leaving food and water out in spring, when they emerge from hibernation, and again in autumn, before they go into hibernation. Make sure you put food out after sunset, when flies have gone for the night, and remove it as soon as possible the next day, as fly maggots can be very harmful to hedgehogs. A dish of drinking water is also essential. Never give hedgehogs bread and milk, as it can dehydrate them and make them ill. HB

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holes in it with either a garden or hollow-tined fork, which is a specially made tool that makes bore-holes in the ground. It’s really hard work and, as the best way to do this is by standing on the implement, the heavier you are, the easier the job is! Go over the problem areas pushing in the fork to a depth of about 7cm every 10-12cm. RE-SEED THE GROUND Raking and spiking may uncover bare patches of soil, which will need to be re-seeded. This job is one that’s best done when the weather starts to warm up, normally mid-spring. Break up the soil and level the top – and try to make sure the surface is flat or the seed will get washed to the lowest points when it rains. Be careful to sow the grass seed at the recommended rate; if birds are a problem, cover the area with netting. Spray with a fine mist of water, and make sure the ground doesn’t dry out if there’s no rain. The warmth of mid- and late spring days should encourage the seeds to sprout. OVERGROWN LAWN? If your problem is that the grass is so long that you can’t even begin to feed or weed it, spring is the best time to tackle it. Overall, the plan is to cut the grass down to the right height in stages. A strimmer is the best tool for the job. Cut by half the first week and by half again the second week, making sure you rake off the cuttings each time. By the third week, the grass should be low enough for you to be able to use a lawnmower. The reasons to do it slowly are, first, that going straight in could break your lawnmower and, second, you can kill the grass if you cut too much in one go. If, when you’ve cut the lawn you find there’s very little grass and lots of moss and weeds, you may need to relay or re-seed the whole area. But it’s unusual for a lawn to be beyond hope – once it’s down to a manageable height, go through the process of feeding, weeding, aerating and raking. HB

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Weeds, dead leaves, compacted soil and declining nutrient levels will all affect the way your lawn looks. Tackling a problem lawn can seem like an enormous task, because of its size. But if you think of it as just a big flowerbed with one type of plant, it may make it easier to see why things go wrong, and help you to deal with it. WEED AND FEED You can buy a single chemical that will kill the weeds and feed the soil at the same time, and early spring is the perfect time to administer it. Weed-killer destroys only broad-leaved plants. As grass has narrow leaves, it escapes, but the weeds die. However, any broad-leaved flowers and other garden plants will also suffer, so it’s important to use the chemical carefully and strictly according to the instructions. TIDY UP Over the months, leaves from surrounding trees can fall onto

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the soil, creating what’s called thatch. Take a rake to it to get the leaves off, being sure to remove dead grass as well as leaves. Spring is the ideal season to do this. Be careful not to push the rake into the ground too hard – if you remove too much, you could make a mess of the lawn and it may not be able to recover in time for summer.

If you really need to push down on the rake to scrape out all the thatch – this is called scarifying – do this in the autumn. AERATE THE SOIL Next look at the areas that have been walked on and where the soil has been squashed down. This pushes out the air, which is essential for roots to survive and for drainage. With compacted soil, the answer is to punch

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My sag aloo

SERVES 6 PREPARATION AND COOKING 50MIN PER SERVING 234 CALORIES

1 onion 2 ripe tomatoes ½ a bunch (15g) fresh coriander 2 heaped tbsp rogan josh curry paste Groundnut oil 1.2kg potatoes 4 garlic cloves 1 fresh red chilli 2tsp cumin seeds 300g frozen spinach 6 heaped tsp fat-free natural yogurt Lettuce leaves, to serve (optional)

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1 Peel the onion and blitz with the tomatoes, coriander stalks and curry paste in a food processor until combined, then spoon into a large nonstick frying pan on a medium heat with a lug of oil. 2 Cook for 5min, stirring regularly, while you cut the potatoes into 3cm chunks (I like to leave the skin on – it saves a job and is more nutritious). Add them to the pan with a pinch of salt and pepper, then pour in enough water to come halfway up the potatoes. Bring to the boil, pop the lid on or cover with foil, then simmer for 10-12min, or until the potatoes are just cooked through. 3 Remove the lid, turn the heat up to medium-high and reduce until all the liquid cooks away and the potatoes start to get crispy and golden (around 15-20min). 4 Meanwhile, to make the flavoured oil (called a temper – this really brings the sag aloo to life), peel the garlic and finely slice with the chilli; fry in a small pan with the cumin seeds and a good lug of oil until nicely golden, then take off the heat. 5 When the potatoes are looking good, stir the spinach into the pan and cook down for around 5min, or until the liquid has evaporated and the potatoes are nice and crisp, stirring regularly. 6 Serve the sag aloo drizzled with the temper, dolloped with yogurt, and with the coriander leaves scattered on top. It’s really delicious wrapped in soft round lettuce leaves with an ice-cold beer on the side. CONTINUED OVER NEXT PAGE


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4 large ripe tomatoes 2 red onions 1 red pepper 1 yellow pepper 6 skinless, boneless higherwelfare chicken thighs 4 garlic cloves ½ a bunch (15g) fresh thyme 1tsp smoked paprika 2tbsp olive oil 2tbsp balsamic vinegar

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Beef rendang SERVES 4 PREPARATION AND COOKING 40MIN PER SERVING 563 CALORIES

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1 lime, to serve Fat free natural yogurt, to serve 1 Peel the onions, ginger and garlic, put into a food processor with the coriander stalks, chilli, turmeric and cinnamon, and blitz into a paste. Put a lug of oil into a large frying pan on a low heat, then scrape in the paste and fry for around 15min or until lightly golden, stirring occasionally. 2 Chop or roughly shred the brisket and stir it into the pan, then add the coconut milk, half a tin’s worth of water (or leftover gravy), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then

reduce to a simmer for a further 10-15min, or until thickened and reduced, stirring occasionally. 3 Meanwhile, cook the rice according to packet instructions with a pinch of salt. Simply heat the chapatis through in a dry pan, or warm them in the microwave (you want them to be flexible). 4 Finely grate the lime zest into the curry and squeeze in half the juice, then cut the remaining half into wedges. Season the rendang to perfection, then serve with the fluffy rice, chapatis and a sprinkling of coriander leaves, the lime wedges and yogurt. Absolute heaven.

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1 Preheat the oven to 180ºC (160º fan, gas mark 4). Quarter the tomatoes and place them in a large baking dish or roasting tray (roughly 25cm x 30cm). Peel the onions and cut into large wedges, then deseed and roughly chop the peppers. Add all these to the tray along with the chicken thighs. 2 Squash the unpeeled garlic cloves with the back of your knife and add to the tray, then pick over the thyme leaves and sprinkle over the paprika. Add the oil, balsamic and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Toss everything together really well to coat, then spread across the tray, making sure the chicken isn’t covered by the vegetables. 3 Roast for around 1hr or until the chicken is golden and cooked through, turning and basting it a couple of times during cooking with the juices from the tray. 4 Serve the traybake with a lovely green salad on the side. You could also buddy it up with a little rice, polenta or a loaf of crusty bread to mop up the juices.

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2 thumb-sized pieces of ginger 1 or 2 fresh red chillies 8tbsp olive oil 4tbsp red wine vinegar 4tbsp low-salt soy sauce 300g medium rice noodles 2 carrots 1 cucumber 2 gem lettuces 1 round lettuce 1 bunch (30g) fresh mint 250g leftover cooked lamb 1tbsp sesame seeds 1 Peel the ginger, then finely grate with half the chilli into a small bowl. Add the oil, vinegar and soy sauce to make a dressing; put aside. 2 Put the noodles into a bowl, cover with boiling water and soak for around 15min, or until tender, moving them about with tongs every now and then to separate them. 3 Speed-peel the carrots into long ribbons, erratically slice the cucumber (I’m loving my crinkle cut knife!), and put both into a large salad bowl. Trim the lettuces, cut into wedges and place on top of the carrots and cucumber. Pick over the mint leaves. Drain the noodles and add to the salad bowl. 4 Finely slice or shred the lamb, then put into a large frying pan on a high heat with the sesame seeds. Toss together and fry for a few minutes, or until the lamb is nice and crispy and the seeds are golden. 5 Mix up the dressing, drizzle it over the salad and toss together until well coated. Finely slice the remaining chilli and scatter over, then top with the crispy sesame lamb and serve right away. HB

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My parents took on an unfinished three-bedroom 1960s house in Toddington, Bedfordshire. It wasn’t well built – there was no insulation and we had very little money but my father was an engineer and he took it apart, rebuilt it and added an extension and more! It was a typical chalet-style 1960s semi with a brick fireplace wall. The village was a mix of modern housing and we were next to a pair of 1930s semis – but there were bungalows and other buildings from the 1940s and 1950s too. I’m one of three brothers and seeing my father, a gifted engineer, with the gas boiler in bits on the kitchen table, sparked my interest in making things. All three of us grew up to be builders and makers of sorts. People are frightened they’ll break things by taking them apart, I’ve recently realised. But to learn how things work, you need to take them apart.

MY INSPIRATION I enjoy the adventure of creating a successful building. I’ve now filmed 130 house builds, including my own, and have learned there’s no one perfect way to do it. My own taste is irrelevant – what I like isn’t what will work for you or even what I’ll like in a month’s time! My drive to make things better and more stylish has become my job and I’m extraordinarily lucky to be able to do that.

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Above: an affordable home built by Kevin’s development company. Left: at a Grand Design in Hampshire


Four years ago, feeling righteous and indignant, I set up HAB Housing [Happiness, Architecture, Beauty] to improve the quality of architecture and building in this country. I now have a fantastic team, under the leadership of Managing Director Mike Roberts, which works hard to build high quality, affordable developments that cater for people from all walks of life. We build everything from one-bed flats to four-bed houses and we mix social and rented homes with those that are privately owned. We also champion people who want to self build. In Britain fewer people do this

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than anywhere else in Europe, especially with smaller homes. Here it’s an isolated and risky business, whereas in countries like Austria, Holland and Denmark, developers work with individuals and groups to help them. Some of the old building principles, such as ensuring they’re able to respire moisture, need to be combined with modern materials and techniques so that we can retrofit our housing stock to make it more comfortable and more energy efficient.

FAMILY LIFE My home is a private space. However, I spend a lot of time, both days and nights, in my shed, getting away from technology. The primal architecture has to work hard, as it has to create warmth and a little comfort without overstepping the boundary. The more luxurious a building is, the less efficient it becomes. My shed is insulated and needs to offer protection from the elements – but only just or it wastes resources. It’s great to have the opportunity to escape to something, to enjoy a ‘low impact’ weekend life. It’s a social space, too, where the family gathers and where we entertain, cooking on the woodburning stove. We also enjoy the woodland and the wildlife and I relax by chopping wood – although I never switch off entirely. HB ● Grand Designs Live takes place in London from 3 to 11 May 2014. There will be a display of winning entries to the Self Build on a Shoestring Competition, in conjunction with the National Self Build Association, in which entrants were asked to design a low-cost family home for less than £50,000.

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technique to help you decide whether to keep clothes. First, turn all the hangers in your wardrobe the wrong way round. When you wear an item, replace it the right way round. At the end of the season, check the clothes you haven’t worn and let them go.’ Lynda Wylie, Tidy Rooms 4 DREAM CLOSET This flexible wardrobe system enables you to configure the drawers, racks and hanging space exactly as you want, to suit your room and clothes. Pippy walk-in wardrobe in oak finish, from £300 a metre of single hanging, walkinwardrobes.com 5 FRENCH FANCY This aqua chest has a rustic feel, with two large drawers for all your favourite pieces. Antoinette two-drawer wide chest (H78cm x W84cm x D48cm), £525, Debenhams 6 SLIM FIT With the natural flexibility and strength of beechwood, this light frame can hold up to 140kg. Tra-Ra clothes rail (H162cm x W103cm x D48cm), £175, Heal’s 7 IN THE WEAVE Handmade by artisans from high quality water

hyacinth, this basket is ideal for storing bedlinen. Dark water hyacinth underbed basket (H22cm x W63cm x D43cm), £60, Lombok 8 HIGH SHINE Coordinating storage solutions give a room an understated feel, while the toughened white glass looks super sleek. Simpson mirrored wide chest (H74.5cm x W130cm x D44cm), £450; mirrored five-drawer chest (H110cm x W44.5cm x D44cm), £350; orchid 12 housebeautiful.co.uk

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print, £120; chandelier, £300; all Next Home 9 METAL EDGINGS Made from solid oak with brushed silver finishes, this chest of drawers has a striking, industrial look. Oak seven-drawer Mariner chest (H105cm x W45cm x D40cm), £944, Rowen & Wren 10 SPARE SPACE Not only does this one-piece storage station provide a hanging rail, but it also has a detachable laundry bag, room for shoes and zip-up pockets for accessories. Multi-pocket wardrobe (H165cm x W92cm x D51cm), £129, The Holding Company 11 INTRICATE DESIGN There’s lots of room for bedroom bits and pieces in these beautifully decorated drawers. Handpainted sideboard (H82cm x W101cm x D48cm), £299, Very 12 GREAT FIT The Ascot range gives up to three times more storage by making use of hidden areas, such as alcoves and other awkward gaps. Ascot fitted bedroom storage, from £2,000, Sharps FOR STORE DETAILS SEE ‘WHERE TO BUY’ PAGE

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ALL SIZES In white or blue, this

cabinet ofers pretty storage for boots and shoes, with adjustable shelving so you can customise the interior to suit your needs. Isala storage cabinet (H131cm x W75cm x D44cm), £165, Ikea

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shoes into summer and winter pairs, and store the out-of-season shoes in big boxes in the loft or under the stairs.’ Kim Rowden, Clutter Cruncher * ‘If your long boots are always cluttering up the bottom of your wardrobe, invest in a blanket chest and some boot trees, and stand them up inside.’ Karen Storey, Homespace 1 CLASSIC BEAUTY With 30 drawers, this is a serious storage solution for shoes and its aged look and brass detailing will add a vintage feel to your home. Beaucoup chest of drawers (H191cm x W128cm x D37cm), £1,191, Sweetpea & Willow 2 TIGHT WEAVE These lovely pieces are made from fine blond core rattan and come in two sizes. Lidded baskets, £15 small (H15cm x W37cm x D23cm); £19 large (H18cm x W39cm x D27cm), The Holding Company 3 TRUNK CALL Retro-style cases in understated pastel shades are perfect for under the bed or on top of your wardrobe. Metal storage trunks, £89 small (H16cm x W50cm x D25cm); £119 (H23cm x W60cm x D34cm); both Idyll Home 4 FAST ASSEMBLY Easy to construct, this is a great-value option, with space for 12 pairs of shoes. Ideal No Tools Shoe Organiser (H77cm x W33cm x D33cm), £32, Littlewoods 5 MULTIPLE CHOICE The 12 deep drawers in this large unit ofer plenty of room to store shoes, while its rustic elm finish would make it an elegant addition to the bedroom. Twelve-drawer chest (H85cm x W120cm x D50cm), £765, Shimu FOR STORE DETAILS SEE ‘WHERE TO BUY’ PAGE

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1 ART ATTACK This storage unit contains eight small and two large wooden drawers, so it’s great for storing artists’ papers and supplies, and the castors make it easy to move around. Mobile unit with drawers (H83cm x W70cm x D41cm), £495, SCP 2 GOOD LOOKS With its handy little drawers for ribbons, thread and fabric scraps, and its pretty, colourful, button-style ceramic knobs, this cabinet, made from solid oak and oak veneers, would be an attractive addition to your craft room. Fleur eight-drawer cabinet (H125.5cm x W46cm x D35cm), £395, Habitat 3 FALLING LEAVES Inexpensive but invaluable, this will hold plenty of fabric remnants and knitting wool. As it’s made from recycled plastic bottles, it’s also ecofriendly. Leaf storage bag (H48cm x W28cm), £5, Berry Red 4 LIFT THE LID (right) An oak butcher’s block top sets of this painted piece with a drop-down lid supported by two retractable levers. Inside are natural oak shelves, drawers and a writing surface. Padstow bureau (H117.5cm x W110cm x D45cm), £799, Marks & Spencer ➔ 16 housebeautiful.co.uk

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diferent boxes, so you don’t have to pull everything out when you want to knit a sock.’ Jane-Marie Smith, Simple Living * ‘Find shelving that’s only as deep as 28cm to 35cm, so you’ll always see your hoard and won’t buy things you don’t need.’ Kirsten Nielsen, KGN

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5 MOVABLE FEAST Create your perfect storage system with the New Hampshire modular range. Made from MDF, this unit comes complete with beech wooden knobs and adjustable shelves. New Hampshire Double Modular shelves painted in French Grey (H93cm x W100cm x D38cm), £260 (prices vary for other finishes), The Dormy House 6 FLORAL THEME This fabulously bright patchwork-inspired cabinet has the capacity to store lots of fabric as well as all your sewing essentials. Romany Patchwork chest of drawers (H130cm x W41cm x D31cm), £345, The French Bedroom Company 7 NEAT SOLUTION With a removable compartment tray, this vintage-style sewing box has plenty of room for thread, pins, material and thimbles. Sewing box in Chalk (H23cm x W24cm x D19cm), £28, Garden Trading 8 CUTE AS A BUTTON Fun and quirky, this round lacquered box is roomy enough for your sewing bits and pieces. Button box (H12cm x 30cm dia), £30, Habitat 9 CABLE PATTERN Keep smaller knitting and sewing materials to hand in these three stacking knitted boxes


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and crafty bits and pieces in old jam jars. It means less time scrabbling in cupboards and more time creating.’ Clara Clutterbuster * ‘Don’t hang on to every little piece of fabric you’ve ever come across. Keep only those things that might be useful.’ Jane-Marie Smith, Simple Living with faux leather edges and rope handles. Set of Three Cable Knit storage boxes, small (H12cm x W21cm x D31cm); medium (H14cm x W25cm x D35cm); large (H16cm x W29cm x D39cm); £65, Cox and Cox 10 ON THE WALL Made from plastic with nickel-plated hooks, this wall storage unit has containers of diferent sizes and shapes for all sorts of crafty bits and pieces. Uten Silo II (H68cm x W52cm), £208, Aram 11 BOW TIED Store your craft supplies in this country-style unit. Its four rattan baskets each have a removable cotton cover for easy cleaning. Painswick Tallboy (H115cm x W49cm x D38cm), £235, The Cotswold Company 12 FILING IS FUN The shallow drawers are great for artists’ papers, pens and pencils, while the mix-and-match design, with diferent drawers and handles, gives this chest a creative, individual look. Monty Wood Filing Chest (H82cm x W30cm x D30cm), £295, Oliver Bonas FOR STORE DETAILS SEE ‘WHERE TO BUY’ PAGE

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ORIENTAL STYLE The clean,

contemporary lines of modern Japanese interiors are echoed in the design of this neat little bathroom storage unit. Nagoya cabinet in white (H135cm x W60cm x D35cm), £229, Marks & Spencer

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and cleaning your bathroom windowsill. One clear, gleaming surface will inspire you to declutter the rest of the room.’ Clara Clutterbuster * ‘Store your toiletries in baskets, grouping “like” items together. For example, put all hair products in one basket. It’s easier to keep track of what you need to buy.’ Kim Rowden, Clutter Cruncher 1 MEDICINE CABINET Painted in a subtly distressed finish, this wooden medicine cabinet is perfect for storing all your pills and potions. White wooden first-aid box, £26.95, Melody Maison 2 SEE RIGHT THROUGH IT The industrial feel of this freestanding metal and glass cabinet with adjustable shelves is just right for a modern scheme. Fabrikor bathroom storage cabinet, £150, Ikea 3 AT THE DOUBLE If you’re giving the bathroom a full makeover, consider these stylish his and hers washbasins with a country-style built-in cupboard containing fully adjustable shelving. Chichester oak countertop washstand, £1,250, Neptune 4 NATURAL REMEDY These handy pieces are woven from seagrass and are ideal for keeping your towels and laundry organised. Set of two striped seagrass baskets, £70, Laura Ashley 5 FRENCH FANCY Painted cream with text telling you what to put where, this pretty wooden rack for toiletries can be wallmounted. Bergere Ivory wooden toiletries rack, £55, Home Kandi FOR STORE DETAILS SEE ‘WHERE TO BUY’ PAGE

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1 SIMPLE STYLE A design classic, these wall hooks are a fun solution for all sorts of kids’ clutter, from coats and scarves to laundry bags. Hang It All (H37cm x W50.5cm x D17cm), £198, Aram 2 EASY AS ABC Made of solid reclaimed fir with quirky alphabet carved detail, this unit features four spacious drawers with touch latches for easy opening. Letterhead chest of drawers (H82cm x W115cm x L38cm), £545, Loaf 3 ON THE MOVE Store your child’s favourite toys in this traditional toy box. Made from sturdy MDF, it’s easy to assemble. Vroom Vroom toy box (H39.5cm x W60cm x D39.5cm), £39, Tesco Direct 4 BLANK CANVAS This solid oak wardrobe has four shelf levels, two drawers and a blackboard on the door so children can personalise it with doodles. Whitby chalkboard cupboard (H208cm x W81cm x D50cm), £1,468, Rowen & Wren 5 BRIGHT FLUORESCENTS (right) Colourful shelving units that can be used vertically or horizontally and come in pink, white, lime, blue and red. Try mixing two or three colours. Mondrian bookshelves (H25cm x L96cm x D16cm), £65, Aspace ➔ 22 housebeautiful.co.uk

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6 SIMPLY SLEEK With a solid oak frame and shelves in soft shades of powder-coated steel, this system is useful and good looking. Woody shelving unit (H85.5cm x W206.5cm x D44.5cm), £447, The Lollipop Shoppe 7 HIGH TOWER Canvas beach-hut-style storage has five pouches to keep toys of the floor. Navy Blue Stripe hanging storage (H175cm x W40cm), £22, Feather & Black 8 IN THE BAG Ensure everything stays tidied away with this floorstanding holdall. Toy storage bag (H38cm x W38cm x D38cm), £20, Cox & Cox 9 ANIMAL ANTICS This roomy chest has a lock-and-stay hinge to keep little fingers safe. John Crane Four Friends toy chest (H37.5cm x W64cm x D40cm), £65, John Lewis 10 BRIGHT IDEA Stackable crates keep kids’ stuf tidy beneath a bench. Sigurd bench (H45cm x W114cm x D43cm), £60; Vessla crates, £4 each; lids, £1.50 each; all Ikea 11 PERFECT ANGLES Super practical, this unit has four shelves, a cupboard with a blackboard door and a drawer. Blackboard storage unit (H156cm x W81cm x D52cm), £295, Aspace 12 BEDROOM BASIC Cut-out stars and pegs feature on this set of wall shelves. Star wall shelf (H50cm x W80cm x D15cm), £65, Great Little Trading Company FOR STORE DETAILS SEE ‘WHERE TO BUY’ PAGE


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DESIGNED FOR

DIY ADDICTS

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1 FREE-WHEELING Roll this flexible piece to wherever you’re working. It collapses for easy storage when not in use. Beech folding trolley (H76cm x W60cm x D40cm), £295, The Holding Company 2 ON A ROLL Small but perfectly formed, this leather case keeps tools to hand for an emergency. Round bag (L30cm x D12cm), £50, Labour & Wait 3 SERIOUS STORAGE Made from steel with an industrial, powder-

coated finish, this mixture of drawers and cabinet is ideal for keeping tools secure, and the castors make it easy to move around. Challenge Xtreme five drawer combination storage chest and cabin (H89cm x W27cm x D53cm), £54.99, Homebase 4 CHALKY WHITE With a blackboard label on the front, this metal container is handy for small bits and pieces. Storage box in Clay (H16cm x W32cm), £15, Eden Forest 5 BY THE BOARD This Swedish-made steel tool board can be neatly clipped between two wall mounts. Elfa tool board (W59.8cm x H38.2cm), £29.30; storage bins, £1.80 each; pack of eight hooks, £9.70; all Store FOR STORE DETAILS SEE ‘WHERE TO BUY’ PAGE


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containers. Group your tools and materials into categories such as decorating, tools and screws.’ Kim Rowden, Clutter Cruncher * ‘Be realistic. Is it worth hanging on to every screw, nail and washer? When you need one, can you find it easily, or do you just end up buying new?’ Rachel Papworth, Green and Tidy

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METAL WORKS Great for keeping the garage neat and tidy, this versatile wall system can grow with your storage needs as horizontal and vertical track bars allow shelves and baskets to be added. Elfa shelving and storage system, £486.50, The Holding Company

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GARDENERS

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galvanised metal worktop. The raised back shelf is handy for pots and seeds and the bottom shelf can store big items such as compost bags. Wooden potting bench (H92cm x W121cm x D60.5cm), £250, Hen & Hammock 2 RETRO SHADES These elegant tins organise everything from plant labels to twine. Gardeners’ Gubbins pots in tray by Sophie Conran (H10cm x W26cm x D20cm), £19.95, Burgon & Ball 3 TWO IN ONE This garden seat with hidden storage is ideal for keeping tools under cover, and it’s been pre-treated with a water-based glazing paint to make it durable. Angso storage bench (H67cm x W122cm x D59cm), £125, Ikea 4 HIDEAWAY Manufactured from FSCcertified softwood timber, this has an easy-fit plastic roof. Blooma Overlap wooden tool chest (H94cm x W119cm x D77cm), £89.98, B&Q ➔

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ideal for storing firewood as it allows air to circulate so timber can dry out. Timberdale log store (H183cm x W121.5cm x D88.2cm), £95, Tesco Direct 7 BEES KNEES Robust enough to be left outside, this timber, hive-shaped container will hold the family’s heavy-duty shoes and boots. Beehive Boot Store in French Grey (H62cm x W38cm x L42cm), £125, Sparrow & Finch 8 LABELLED UP Made from untreated spruce, this wall unit, with its 10 spacious shelf pockets and useful metal-framed label slots is wonderfully practical. Tall wooden wall storage unit (H96cm x W50cm x D20cm), £110, The Holding Company 9 BASKET CASE Useful for keeping fruit, veg and bulbs, these are made from iron and have an antique bronze finish. Stacking storage crates (H16cm x W30cm x L41cm), £21.99 each, Crocus 30 housebeautiful.co.uk

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shed a thorough clearout twice a year. Sweep it out and gather together all the pots and wash them if necessary.’ Kim Rowden, Clutter Cruncher * ‘It’s tempting to keep the pots from new plants, but will you use them? Return to the garden centre for recycling.’ Rachel Papworth, Green & Tidy

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WHERE TO BUY ✉ MAIL ORDER OR ONLINE SHOPPING AVAILABLE

ARAM 020 7557 7557; aram.co.uk ✉ ASPACE 0845 872 2400; aspaceuk.com ✉ B&Q 0845 609 6688; diy.com ✉ BOCONCEPT boconcept.co.uk ✉ BURGON & BALL 0114 233 8262;

burgonandball.com ✉

CONTEMPORARY HOME (THE)

0845 130 8229; tch.net ✉ CONTENT BY CONRAN 020 8150 8380; contentbyconran.com ✉ COTSWOLD COMPANY (THE)

0844 984 0003; cotswoldco.com ✉

COX & COX 0844 858 0744;

coxandcox.co.uk ✉ CROCUS 0870 787 1413; crocus.co.uk ✉ DEBENHAMS 0844 561 6161; debenhams.com ✉ DORMY HOUSE (THE) 01264 365808; thedormyhouse.com ✉ EDEN FOREST 0845 226 4755; edenforest.co.uk ✉ FEATHER & BLACK 01243 380600; featherandblack.com ✉ FRENCH BEDROOM COMPANY (THE)

0845 644 8022; frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk ✉ GARDEN TRADING 0845 608 4448; gardentrading.co.uk ✉

LAURA ASHLEY 0871 983 5999; lauraashley.com ✉ LITTLEWOODS 0844 822 8000; littlewoods.co.uk LOAF 0845 459 9937; loaf.com ✉ LOLLIPOP SHOPPE (THE) 01273 699119; thelollipopshoppe.co.uk ✉ LOMBOK 0870 240 7380; lombok.co.uk ✉ MARKS & SPENCER 0845 302 1234; marksandspencer.com ✉ MELODY MAISON 01302 711116; melodymaison.co.uk ✉ NEPTUNE 01793 427427; neptune.com ✉ NEXT HOME 0844 844 8333 (customer services) or 0844 844 8000 (order line); next.co.uk ✉ OLIVER BONAS 020 8974 0110; oliverbonas.com ✉ POSH SHED COMPANY (THE) 01544 387101; theposhshedcompany.co.uk

RED LILLY 01206 864260;

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ROWEN & WREN 01932 847538;

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SCP 020 7739 1869; scp.co.uk SHARPS 0800 988 7768; sharps.co.uk SHIMU 0844 412 8008; shimu.co.uk ✉ SPARROW & FINCH 01892 861202;

sparrowandfinch.co.uk ✉ STORE 0844 414 2885; aplaceforeverything.co.uk SWEETPEA AND WILLOW 0845 257 2627; sweetpeaandwillow.com ✉ TESCO DIRECT 0845 600 4411; tesco.com/direct ✉ VERY 0844 822 2321; very.co.uk ✉ WALKINWARDROBES.COM 02477 675071 WHITE COMPANY (THE) 0844 736 4222; thewhitecompany.com ✉

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0844 848 6000; gltc.co.uk ✉ HABITAT 0844 499 1111; habitat.co.uk ✉ HEAL’S 0870 024 0780; heals.co.uk ✉ HEN & HAMMOCK 01844 217060; henandhammock.co.uk ✉ HOLDING COMPANY (THE) 020 8445 2888; theholdingcompany.co.uk ✉ HOMEBASE 0845 077 8888; homebase.co.uk ✉ HOME KANDI 01600 740308; homekandi.com HULSTA 020 7629 4881; huelsta.co.uk IDYLL HOME 01630 695779; idyllhome.co.uk ✉ IKEA 0845 355 2255; ikea.co.uk ✉ ISOKON PLUS 020 8994 0636; isokonplus.com JOHN LEWIS/JOHN LEWIS DIRECT

0845 604 9049; johnlewis.com ✉ JOINED AND JOINTED 020 7371 7766; joinedandjointed.com LABOUR AND WAIT 020 7729 6253; labourandwait.co.uk ✉ LAPADD en.lapadd.com

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