'Our dream home was three years in the making!”

Temi Lorant and husband Eugene made sure not to rush into renovating this run-down semi, taking years to plan the perfect extension and a put-together decor look

'I added homespun charm to this Victorian terrace'

Inspired by working in National Trust properties, Mel Green has filled her home with heritage colours, vintage furniture and handmade accessories

'I decorated this house twice to find my style'

Kayla Reynolds initially followed trends to decorate her new build, but soon realised she preferred the classic country look, so gave every room a timeless makeover

8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE UPGRADING YOUR WINDOWS

Give your home kerb appeal while making it warmer and more energy efficient in time for winter by tackling old or outdated windows

Hot Summer patterns

Heat up your schemes with four ways to use this season's trending prints

Cafe culture

Unleash your inner barista and serve up the cafécore aesthetic in your kitchen

Foliage chandelier

Give your dining area wow factor, like Sarah, with this striking yet simple faux foliage and LED candle chandelier

Southern cider

Wow at your next summer party with this easy-yetimpressive cocktail. It has mellow whiskey flavours and a lively finish from lime juice and sparkling cider

In your garden THIS MONTH

Pull up a garden chair, breathe in the glorious scents of summer and plan of all the gardening tasks to complete

'I doubled my living space with an outdoor room'

Sarah Brooks swapped a dilapidated shed for a showstopping open summerhouse, decked out with stylish home comforts to bring the inside out

'Every room is now a riot of colour and pattern'

Seeing the potential to add artistic flair to a blank canvas, Tarah Ferguson and Scott Underwood made this house their own with daring prints and bold shades

'I love schemes brought to life with texture'

After the initial shock at the size of the renovation needed wore off, Lisa Rees got to work revamping her 1920s home, first tackling the issues and then making it her own

'We've got every detail exactly how we want it'

Having always wanted to live by the coast, Jessica Collins took on a project property in Hove and did a top-to-bottom overhaul, filling it with happy hues and clever design ideas

'A bargain bookcase hack made all the difference'

Wanting a bespoke look without the price tag, Salma and Stuart Chatto DlYed their own built-in cabinetry, giving their space a playful, individual feel

'We've made the most of every inch of space'

With a blended family of six, Laurie Hale has maximised every opportunity for storage in her compact home without sacrificing on style

'I'm obsessed with all things vintage and floral'

After extending to create a spacious forever home, Laura Turner went for a modern, budget-friendly take on the country look with pretty bloom prints and upcycled furniture

I'm getting braver with each room makeover'

After initially decorating quickly, Katherine Woodcock has enjoyed returning to each room to give her home a bold refresh as her design confidence has grown

A SPACE for all ages

Create an accessible yet stylish bathroom to suit your busy household, with the help of these practical design ideas that work for young and old

SHAKER style

Whether plain and simple or with a modern twist, there are plenty of ways to bring this timeless look into your kitchen

Reeded door handles

Give your wardrobe a Japandi update with curved, reeded handles, like Bee's

'Our DIY fitted storage is a game-changer'

Starting with a rich green and lilac palette, Bee Holmes transformed a bland bedroom into a cosy retreat, with everything hidden away in DIY built-in storage

20 UPDATES FOR UNDER 20

Feeling like you want a refresh, but the budget's looking slim? No problem! Here are our favourite ideas for a revamp, at pocket-friendly prices

Peach Fuzz

Bright, uplifting, and irresistibly juicy, Pantone's colour of 2024 will add a touch of sweetness to your schemes this year

Make my style: Mosaic tiled floor

Greet your guests in style, like Amy, with a mosaic hallway floor and add a house number in contrast black tiles for a bespoke look

DIY my style: Two-tone striped wall

Get the look of striped wallpaper with just a lick of paint, like Angela, by painting your own two-tone stripe design

'I created a playful look with a colourful palette'

A vibrant trio of pink, green and orange, with circus-themed stripes and a fox print, gave Angela Clarke's eldest child the lively, bright room she wanted

SPOTLIGHT ON Down to Earth

Start your spring on a serene note this year with a soft and homely scheme

FREEZER FAVOURITES

Feed the family for less with these thrifty, freezer-friendly recipes. Batch-cook them and you'll have easy midweek meals in minutes

I CAN DO IT & SO CAN YOU!

This month, 10 industry experts and influencers share the can do this’ moments that were a turning point in their DIY journeys

REVAMP REPAIR recycle

Give a standard bar stool, or any homewares with a woven cane detail, a handmade flourish with this sweet needlecraft idea