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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

Floral Cushions

Add a touch of graphic glamour with this sateen design

Designer Sofas

Choose a style that ticks both the style and comfort

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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