‘I love getting READY IN HERE'

Converting a bedroom into a bathroom-cum-dressing room has given Emma the ultimate indulgent pampering space

‘It was years in THE MAKING!'

Taking her time to make sure it was perfect in every way, Tracy’s old barn is now a modern country home

CHICKEN, LEEK AND PEA PIE

Filling super idea

‘We very nearly WALKED AWAY'

With a specific wish list, Julie struggled to find a property that had it all, so she took on a project, and has never looked back

Try a speedy STYLE UPDATE

Have fun with these simple but creative ideas that’ll ring the changes in your home without turning into a full room redo

DO IT yourself

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How To Create Your Own Compost

Planning on doing some garden tidying this month? Now’s the perfect time to start your own compost heap…

MAKE IT yourself

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High-street NEWS

What’s new, what’s hot now… you heard it here first!

How to put up a CURTAIN POLE

Add the finishing flourish to your windows by framing them in style – we promise, it’s easier than you think

The New Look WARM MINIMALISM

Exude laid-back luxe with sumptuous caramel tones, sculptural contours and slimline forms

Supermarket NEWS

The most scrumptious spreads and tasty treats selected by our Test Kitchen experts

Find a smart SOLUTION

Genius ways to make everyday tidying, cooking and organising easier…

‘Our new house has a RETRO SOUL'

Lindsay has used vintage furniture, original artwork and bursts of colour to bring a unique touch to her home

‘My home is my CREATIVE OUTLET'

On the hunt for a project, Lara took a chance on a run-down Victorian terrace to create her one-of-a-kind home

We went for a MINI EXTENSION'

By stealing space from the side return, Philippa has opened up and transformed this once dark and dated galley kitchen

The New Look - INDUSTRIAL COUNTRY

Pair a monochrome scheme with raw materials for a serene retreat you’ll never want to leave

Make every space WORK HARDER

Upcycling, storage and display ideas to make the everyday easier and more stylish

Philippa's choice: SIDE-RETURN EXTENSION

Love Philippa’s side-return extension, but unsure about planning permission? Here’s what you need to know

I've learned to TAKE MY TIME!'

Removing a large cupboard gave Leanne the space she needed for a glamorous selfie-worthy bathroom

Leanne's choice: A LUXURY BATHTUB

Make the bath the star of your scheme by choosing a stand-out style

It gave us more ROOM TO GROW

Using clever, budget-conscious upcycling tricks and a fresh glamorous style, Kate breathed colourful new life into her 1970s home

GEOMETRIC PATTERNS

Go bold with abstract shapes on walls and floors or take the subtle approach with intricate trellis patterns and small-scale repeats

‘I'm forever PAINTING STUFF!'

Lucy combined a passion for DIY with her flair for finding thrifty buys to create a home filled with imagination

‘We've made it RIGHT FOR US'

Tahnee and Matthew have skilfully added space, colour and character to their once-dated house

‘From white to HAPPY COLOUR'

Sophie Claire transformed her bland, and a tad soulless, London apartment with an injection of style bursting with character and colour

Try a speedy - STYLE UPDATE

Have fun with these simple but creative ideas that’ll ring the changes in your home without turning into a full room redo

Supermarket NEWS

We’ve given our favourite summer finds a Test Kitchen Approved Award

Paint bright and colourful TERRAZZO PLANTERS

Sophie Tarrant shows how to create terrazzo print planters using Rust-Oleum paints

MAKE IT yourself

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