10 Steps to Shopping Secondhand

Buying secondhand takes time, imagination, and a few risks, but not only is purchasing preloved better for our planet, it's great fun, too

CALM & collected

Andrea Wilson mixed new with recycled to turn a tired, unused bedroom into a soothing sanctuary for her guests

THE PERFECT blend

Carrie used her upcycling skills to mix modern and heritage styles and create a luxury bathroom for less

How to conquer (AND ENJOY) Christmas

Can Christmas ever be stress-free? As we prepare to share the celebration with friends and family again, how do we cope with those traditional pressures alongside new ones for 2022, asks Jennifer Morgan?

RURAL elegance

Polly and George transformed this former stone hay barn into a luxurious home that perfectly blends modern and rustic aesthetics

GUEST BEDROOMS for a relaxing and inviting space

Ensure your overnight guests receive a warm and fuzzy welcome this Christmas by focusing on sleeping arrangements that will guarantee a great night's rest

CHRISTMAS in colour

Emily added vibrant bursts of colour into her new-build home, and completed the look with a festive rainbow scheme that suits her style and personality

Navy blue

Strong and powerful yet soothing and understated, navy is a cocooning shade that works with any scheme. Our colour guru, Amelia, shares why and how to make it work

CABIN IN the woods

Lara and Jeff transformed their bonus cabin into a cosy, Scandistyle retreat that comes into its own at Christmas time

FESTIVE fancy

With her passion for interiors stemming from all things Christmassy, Vikki Savage is enjoying creating a family home with future celebrations in mind

10 steps to a more energy- efficient home

As fuel bills soar, take steps to conserve energy and cut costs in the home – while still staying comfortable

CALM & Collected

Fed up with their outdated 1930s house, Shazia and Scott Hemmens took drastic action to turn it into a stylish family home

10 STEPS TO WINTER WARMERS

Time to start getting snug for winter. We look at ways to stay warm and cosy as temperatures drop

Making money from your home

Our home is our biggest asset- and expense - so make yours pay its way by sharing with others. Jennifer Morgan reveals how...

HIDDEN treasure

Homeowner Denise turned a tired old house into a space packed with personality, warmth and colour for herself and her guests to enjoy

SURF'S up

This playfully stylish holiday home by the beach has been created with Graham's eye for detail and hard graft, as well as Jen's unwavering support

EASY elegance

First-time homeowner Esther Pillans brought a touch of Parisian chic to her Victorian terrace

SMALL BEDROOMS

Decorating a bijoux bedroom can pose many challenges as you try to balance style with function. Once you've nailed clever storage solutions, you can begin to introduce colour and pattern to bring the room to life

THINKING in colour

Fran Newman's unusual approach to colour helped her achieve a dramatic transformation in every room of her Georgian home

ELEVATED PATTERN

Whether you want to razzle dazzle with bold, statement prints or go softly- softly with barely there on-trend motifs, here are the patterns making their mark on the interiors world right now

A new paradise

Colour confident Sophie Hannah and husband Robin transformed a run-down Victorian townhouse into a true maximalist's dream

Coastal chic

Ade and Becky turned a characterless suburban garden into a seaside-inspired oasis perfect for work, rest and play

Sunshine yellow

Bring a burst of positivity and happiness to your home with this sunny shade. Our colour guru Amelia takes a deep dive into how to make it work

Neighbourly love

As Neighbours becomes TV gold, Jennifer Morgan asks if you can really have good ones, and what to do when things aren’t quite as ‘Scottand Charlene’ as you’d like

10 STEPS TO PLANNING A RENO

They say fail to prepare, prepare to fail - and with a renovation, that prep begins by working out the whats, whens and hows. Follow our tips to help your project run smoothly 2384

Vinyl & laminate flooring

Get the effect of the real thing with easy-fit and affordable vinyl and laminate flooring that looks as good as natural materials

Yellow bathrooms

Bring the zesty delight of sun-kissed summer days into your bathroom with optimistic yellow across walls, floors and accessories

The Italian job

Memories of the palazzo where they married inspired David and Andrew's 'bella' new kitchen

Turning a new leaf

We're going potty for houseplants, from buying and nurturing to styling and even snapping for our social media. Jennifer Morgan unearths the roots of the craze

Taking it easy

Kate and Adam’s three-pronged renovation took over a decade – but was well worth the wait