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Welcome

Hoorah! Summer is here and if, like me, the sunshine

This month we love...

Make the most of July with the best things to do, see and buy this month

HOUSEHOLD HINTS

All you need for summer living made easy

Be a SMARTER SHOPPER

£157,000 on holidays over a lifetime, 8.3% of the £1.9

Expert CONSUMER ADVICE

Want to save time but don’t want to go down the ready-meal route? A recipe box delivered to your door could be the perfect solution

Let’s go outside…

Make the most of your outdoor space this summer by investing in a stylish new garden furniture set

Decorating

Discover different ways to use this season’s hottest shade

TREND ALERT... Travellers treasure

Travel the world in the comfort, and style, of your own home this season

We’ve created a characterful bedroom out of thin air!

Alison Newton took inspiration from both inside and out, when looking to inject colour and personality into a brand new bedroom extension

One trend, three ways

If you’ve fallen for the timeless tones of Dulux’s Colour of the Year, Denim Drift, then check out how to use this versatile colour with the latest summer shades

I transformed my bedroom into a botanical oasis

Kate Watkins used paint and fabrics to give her bedroom a nature-inspired makeover

Now it’s like a boutique hotel bedroom

Hannah Powell’s use of navy, coral and gold has created a rich and opulent bedroom – a far cry from the beige space she started with

Kitchens & BATHROOMS

Discover stylish glossy kitchens

Bring your bathroom UP-TO-DATE

If your bathroom feels like it needs to be brought into the 21st Century, take a look at these smart solutions

We streamlined to make the room work for us

Fiona Taylor has completely transformed a once dark and dingy kitchen

Let your kitchen shine WITH A HIGH GLOSS LOOK

Opt for reflective surfaces to achieve a sleek and sophisticated scheme

This house has grown with us

Clever updates have kept Anita Boyce’s home looking fresh and modern

I created my own coastal haven

Carolina Santana used textured wallpapers and nautical accessories to turn this once dated terrace into a totally unique family home

We brought the Mediterranean into our home

Step inside Flora’s north London home and you’ll find summer-by-the-beach all year round

We brought period features from the past into our future

Claudia and Stephen used ornate detail to bring a grand French style to their Cotswold home

Food & Drink

Chill out with some seriously cool treats

Freezing point

Time to cool off with some ice cold treats

Home Improvement

Turn the page to find out about buying a home by the waterside

Make a splash and move to a waterside home

Following your dream will be plain sailing with our guide to living near the water

Property know-how with George

This month property developer, architect and presenter of Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces, George Clarke, looks at what home improvements are likely to put off potential buyers and devalue your home

Gardening

Great buys and advice to help your garden bloom

Turn over a new leaf

Design a garden with foliage that is rich in texture and colour

GET IN TOUCH Your letters

We love to hear what you’ve been up to, so

Eco news

Discover this month’s green buys and advice

MAKE IT EASY

Brighten up your sofa for summer with our gorgeous illustrated

MAKE, DO & CRAFT

Brighten up your garden with easy outdoor projects

Sew simple

Stitch a gorgeous floral cushion for summer

Girls’ guide to... DIY

This month we show you how to build a raised bed

Ask the experts

We answer your DIY and maintenance questions with a little help from the experts

CRAFT STASH must haves

Check out the latest crafting news, workshops and brilliant buys