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Your Home Magazine
January 2017
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Editor’s Letter
Welcome
Now that all the festive fun is over and the
January at home
This month we love...
Make the most of January with the best things to do, see and buy this month
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
Get your home organised this New Year with our top tips and buys
What to look out for THIS MONTH
▲ Drying racks can take up a lot of space
We test... personal blenders
We tried out a selection of blenders, here’s what we found
Consumer NEWS
stay on top of the latest issues and hot topics with our monthly round-up of news
Consumer news... IN FOCUS
As our gadgets become ever more intelligent, even spending money has gone hi-tech
GET MORE ACTIVE With the latest fitness gadgets
Start the new year as you mean to go on by choosing one of these clever designs to help you on your way to a more active lifestyle
Decorating
Decorating
Discover our favourite buys for a clutter-free living space
TREND ALERT... denim drift
Sing the blues this year with a tonal palette…
DE-CLUTTER YOUR HOME
Start the New Year as you mean to go on, and banish messy interiors with clever storage ideas and brilliant buys that maximise every inch of your home
Savvy sale shopping
Make sure you make the most of the sales and get the best buys for your money this month
Makeovers
My hallway’s gone from bland to bling
Alexandra Powell’s hallway makeover has added colour and confident style to her home
Modern touches fill our period home
Space-enhancing colours and stylish touches have transformed Zoe Chrimes’ dark, dated hallway into a light, bright and welcoming reception
I created a home office in my new hallway
Simone Miller’s hallway extension freed up enough space for it to become a multi-functional room
Kitchens & bathrooms
Kitchens & BATHROOMS
Update your bathroom with chic materials
Update your bathroom with on-trend materials
Think outside the box when it comes to decorating your bathroom, considering finishes such as metallics, wood and stone to help bring your space to life
My wedge-shaped kitchen challenged all my ideas
Lisa Reiner’s new kitchen was an unusual shape
Add character with a COUNTRY-STYLE KITCHEN
Give your space a welcoming look with a touch of farmhouse-inspired style
Reader homes
I gave my new-build a homely makeover
Cathryn Boorman brought to life a modern, but very bland house in Taunton
We used our skills to turn around a neglected property
Elke and Izaak turned a small run-down terraced house into a fresh and bright new home
We furnished our apartment to make it look warm, colourful and cosy
Susan and Adam combined design classics with clever storage for a clean and uncluttered look to their apartment
Happy childhood memories made me save this cottage
Deirdre Dowling transformed this run down cottage into a charming, welcoming home while still preserving its character
Food & Entertaining
Food & Drink
Get the New Year off to a great start with our healthy recipes
Healthy appetite
Enjoy these fresh, nutritious and filling recipes to see you through the day
Home Improvement
Home IMPROVEMENT
Turn the page to find out all you need to know about garage conversions
Make more space by converting your garage
Why let the garage go to waste when you could transform it into useful living space? Here’s how…
CASE STUDY
‘We used part of our garage to create a second bathroom’
Property know-how with George
This month property developer, architect and presenter of Channel 4’s The Restoration Man, George Clarke, discusses challenges faced by those wanting to create a home in the countryside
Get creative with projects for a rainy day
Whether you have just a spare couple of hours or a whole weekend, try one of these DIY projects to update your home
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your letters
We love to hear what you’ve been up to, so
Shopping guide
Where to buy everything in this issue
Eco news
Discover this month’s green buys and advice
Make it easy!
MAKE IT EASY
With a new year, comes new techniques – and this
REVAMP, REPAIR, Recycle
Keep crafty clutter at bay with this hidden storage chair
Sew simple
Create a gorgeously colourful piece of art with wool roving
Plus, check out...
Girls’ guide to... DIY
This month we show you how to strip, sand, fill and varnish an interior door
Ask the EXPERTS
We answer your DIY and maintenance questions with a little help from the experts
CRAFT STASH must haves
Check out the latest crafting news, workshops and brilliant buys
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