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Summer is one of my favourite seasons, everything just seems better when it’s a bit warmer, don’t you think? With this in mind, there are 30 ways to bring summer into your home on page 63. Whether it’s a few new accessories or a paint job, we have lots of ideas to welcome in the sunshine. And while we can’t guarantee good weather (unfortunately), there’s no denying that we’ll all be spending a bit more time in our outside spaces. If yours needs an injection of style, then we have four great looks, starting on page 83. And the good news is, you don’t need to have a large garden to create a welcoming area you’ll want to relax in. Elsewhere we have more amazing real homes, with inspiration for all tastes and budgets. Cover girl Jen’s new-build is stylish and filled with personality, while Sarah’s period property is a creative space where she has unleashed her passion for design. There are also three fantastic makeovers; because we all love a good before and after, right? My bathroom really is my sanctuary, so this issue there are clever revamps that you can do for under £350, on page 101. You don’t need to completely overhaul your smallest space to see a big impact. Have a fantastic month,