Your Home Magazine April 2013 Edizione posteriore

Now that spring is well and truly under way and we’ve got a few bank holidays to look forward to many of us are turning our thoughts to redecorating our homes to freshen them up after the long winter months. However, if you live in rented accommodation it can sometimes be difficult to put your own stamp on your surroundings without upsetting your landlord. In this issue, we’ve come up with some ingenious ways to give your rented home a stylish revamp that won’t cost you a fortune and that are easily reversible when the time comes to move on. If you hanker after giving your home a designer look, but are keeping your eyes on your purse strings, then take a look at page 56 where we’ve got some great solutions for creating a luxurious wet room feel at a fraction of the cost, while on page 50 we’ve found some fabulous ways to give your kitchen a trendy high gloss look without breaking the bank. With sunnier days on the horizon you may be considering adding a conservatory to your home to give you some much-needed extra space. On page 106 we take a look at the most important elements you need to consider before you buy, from glazing and design to planning and installation. Conservatories are a great way of seamlessly blending your house with your garden, so its important to make sure your outdoor space is worth looking at. We’ve been visiting the big garden shows and talking to industry experts to discover the hot new planting and design ideas for 2013. See our top four garden trends on page 114. After a hard day of gardening or decorating it’s all too easy to flop on the sofa and call for a takeaway. But we know all too well it’s not great for our waistlines or our purses. So this month we’ve come up with some delicious, nutritious recipes on page 100, inspired by our favourite takeaways that are not only healthier for your body but better for your bank balance too! The YH team love the Thai green curry recipe. Give them a try and tweet us your favourite!