Letter from the Editor

The sun is shining, the weather is sweet, makes you

I bought a blank canvas for a fresh start

‘The Abingdon sofa from Made.com is my best investment, purely

I can’t bear for everything to totally match

Opt for wooden doors rather than aluminium bi-folds for an

Pre-loved items bring their own history

‘The sitting room reflects my passion for colour and recycling

I promised myself it would be clutter-free

A 70/30 fridge-freezer echoes the line of the worktops for

YOUR SQUEAKY ‒ CLEAN GUIDE TO... A healthy, happy home

Allergy suff erers, listen up! It’s time to ditch the

DIY made our dream bathroom a reality

Frame crisp white tiles with grey grouting that’s unlikely to

It’s a labour of love, but it’s so worth it

A plastic outdoor rug extends the footprint of Emily’s hut,

It’s bursting with my favourite things

I’m Leanne Pearce and I live with my partner Gareth

Secure your home for the holidays

Whether you’re jetting off for a fortnight or heading out

Easy living

Supa Fold Duo wall-mounted washing line in Pebble Beach Beige,

Shop the high street

Bring a piece of the British coastline to your own

Fluoro accessories

Teaming white with neon shades is a winning recipe for

Decorative dinner plates

Part of a set featuring other sea critters, this melamine

Stylish media units

Emulate apothecary style with a rustic wooden cabinet with plenty

Statement kitchen stools

This funky number is available in 10 colours and can

Bathroom cabinets

Classic in design, this cabinet is a blank canvas ripe

Deckchairs

Look out for chairs with removable slings that can be

Dressing tables

Antique in design with a modern metallic finish, this golden

Consumer watch

George Home has launched the UK’s most affordable children’s furniture

Fab finds under £5

The wish list...

At just £2, this Smile hanging dec from Primark Home

Explore the global trends

The Rio Olympics kick off on August 5th (come on

COME DINE WITH US

Craft table runners from old curtains, clothing, bedding or fabric

Make the look... Papered shelving unit

Vittsjo shelving unit, £45, Ikea. Orsino wallpaper, £18; Honeycomb wallpaper,

Make the look... Striped utensil tins

1 Open the tins and remove the contents. Wash out

Make the look... Lead-effect mirror

1 Place the mirror face-upwards on a flat surface. Make

Make the look... Yarn wall hanging

1 Measure and cut the ball of beige yarn into

Upcycling ideas in under a day

If you ask us, there’s only one thing better than

Upcycling news

These cool chalk pebbles, £5 from Kikkerland, are the perfect

Super speedy suppers to whip up this week

* 100g quinoa*200ml water ½ tsp salt*3 tbsp vegetable oil*200g

Easy peasy summer party

✱ 300g chicken breast fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces Q

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Running low on child-friendly activities this summer holiday? Get your