Floral Cushions

Letter from the Editor

Wow, another year has gone by already! There is something

I Left London for a Rural 1970s Bungalow

I’m Victoria Harrison, I’m the editor of Houzz.co.uk and I

I Built my Dream Home to my own Design

I’m Emily Parkinson and I live with my husband, Andrew,

Our Pretty Cottage is Calm and Welcoming

I’m Jo Rutt. I live with my husband, Simon, and

Family Heirlooms Enliven Enliven our Retro Home

Extending the back room allowed Kate to turn her kitchen

60-Minute Makeovers!

Adapted from Lovable Livable Home (Artisan; copyright © 2015;. photography,

It’s Like I’m Showering Inside a Rainforest!

I’m Jane Vincent, I live with my husband, Dave, and

We Saved £1,000 by Buying in Advance

I’m Karen Clough and I live with my husband, Joe,

I Love it so much it’s Hard to Leave!

I’m Susie Lewis and I live with my husband, Simon,

Easy Living

New year, new you? Personally, I never feel quite ready

Shop the High Street

Focus on florals and foliage for a seamless transition into

Designer Sofas

Choose a style that ticks both the style and comfort

Candle Holders

We’ve fallen in love with this quirky flamingo candlestick, designed

Round Tables

Translucent glass table tops are great for creating an illusion

Botanical Interiors

Create a focal point in your bathroom with an eye

Funky Kettles

Look out for designs that come as part of a

Colourful Throws

For a chic, feminine look, fill the space with soft

Consumer Watch

If you’re planning a spot of decorating this spring, don’t

Fab Finds Under £5

The Wish List...

Ditsy floral bedding, from £35; Finley bedstead, from £249; chevron

40 of the Best Interiors

This is the year that sitting rooms shoot right back

Let your Tiles do the Talking

By now, there’s a very real chance you’ve abandoned all

3 Looks for Bathrooms

Take a moment to reflect in a homemade utopia of

Make the Look... Over-Door Storage Rack

2 In a well ventilated room, prepare your painting area

Make the Look... Potato Print Wall

1 Adhere lining paper to your wall, following the manufacturer’s

Shelf with Cutlery Hooks

1. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, put the Ekby Hemnes wall

Copper Starburst Clock

1 For the back board, trace around the circular edge

Work your Living Area!

Times are a-changing. Our living rooms are fast catching up

Upcycling News

Pick up Clare Youngs’ new book Wall Art (£12.99, CICO

Simple Midweek Meals in Under 25 Minutes!

✱ 1kg maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cubed ✱ 3

Get Healthy with Herbs

1 Blend together 400g cream cheese, 50g basil, 2 tbsp

Food News

Instead of relying on your usual toppings this Shrove Tuesday

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