SMARTER shopper

From adoption to training costs, our guide will help you prepare for your wonderful pet-parent adventure

'I personalised my home in just three months'

Kerry Davison has used minimalist neutrals in a maximalist way, pulling together tactile materials and vintage finds to put her own stamp on every room in record time

'We can turn our hand to any DIY project now!'

Jo and John Tuckley upskilled themselves to renovate their home as they went along, filling every room with second-hand bargains and DIY additions to inject personality

'I reworked the layout twice to get the space I wanted'

It took two tries for Rachel Redpath to get her home exactly how she envisioned it - after a lengthy kitchen renovation, taking down an additional wall made all the difference

'I created a space Lilly can both study and chill out in'

Having turned 14, Zoe Stillwell's daughter Lilly wanted a grown-up bedroom, so Zoe revamped it with extra storage, a study area, and a laid-back look

'Our son loves colour, so we painted him a rainbow!'

When her son, Max, asked for a 'rainbow stripes' room, Mel Hamblett used paint sample pots to create a magical, multi-coloured scheme in just 24 hours!

'We transformed this room into a treehouse escape!"

To make a fun-filled bedroom for her son Henry, Tara Slinger used bold colour and playful prints to create a jungle hideaway that sparks his imagination

'Second-hand treasures make my home unique'

With a keen eye for all things vintage, Natasha Harrison Taylor has filled her Victorian home with thrifted finds and revamped every room with DIY updates

'We added more space and bags of personality'

When they had the opportunity to buy their rented bungalow, Louisa Fitch and Andrew Smith could finally put their stamp on it with a full renovation

'I'm so proud that we did all the work ourselves!"

With a whole house to update and a tight budget to keep to, Kerry and Richard Kellett took DIY to the next level and did everything from plumbing to laying floors

TRY something new

Transform magnolia walls into a stylish focal feature using only masking tape and tester pot paint

SEW simple

Turn a plain jute rug into a bright Berber-inspired floor cover using a simple embroidery technique called couching

REVAMP REPAIR recycle

Upcycle old mirrors by mixing, modelling and baking polymer clay into stylish faux marble and terrazzo-effect frames

I created a fresh pastel look with budget DIYS'

When her daughter went travelling, Paula Morton gave her bedroom a makeover in pale shades, to create a serene space for her to come home to

'The bold décor in here makes me smile every day!"

Not one to shy away from an interior design statement, Lois Connors chose a dramatic floral wallpaper and dark cabinets for her new kitchen scheme

I love my Victorian-style drawing room with a twist

Karen Cook chose dark walls, mural wallpaper, jewel-coloured furniture and fun jungle accessories to elevate the period look of her living room

'We weren't fazed by taking on a big renovation'

To get their dream property at the right price, Dagmara and Artan Lenja chose a fixer-upper Edwardian terrace and transformed it into their ideal family home

'I brought my home to life with cottagecore décor'

Rich colours, floral accessories and artwork, and lots of unique second-hand buys have helped Sharon Parnell fall in love with her modern, new-build home

TIME FOR A change

Make the most of the upcoming bank holiday weekends with these up-to-the minute projects

'We mixed vintage charm with sleek, modern chic'

Katy Boon favours clean, modern lines, while her husband Nick prefers the traditional look, so they came up with a scheme that blends both styles

'I redesigned this space to suit our family's lifestyle'

With the whole family preferring showers to baths, Antonia Richards prioritised space for a luxuriously large shower cubicle, squeezing in a petite tub as well

'Wren helped us create a kitchen that's better than we could have imagined'

Unsure of where to begin, Vicky and Graham turned to Wren Kitchens to create their dream space that the whole family could enjoy

'We gave this awkward loft room a luxe hotel look'

With a little clever layout planning and some careful budgeting, Anna and Graham McGee created a practical, spacious, spa-inspired bathroom

HELLO, SPRING!

Celebrate the season with an Easter feast that mixes some new recipes with some old favourites...

'My elegant home reflects my glitzy personal style'

With gold details, luxurious finishes and DIY touches, fashion and lifestyle influencer Chanel Boateng has made her new-build family home feel ultra-glamorous

SEW simple

Give your kitchen country charm with a hanging pot holder and oven glove set made in classic gingham and stripes

Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Egg-cited for Easter yet? This set of sweet spring makes should get you in the spirit-style them on a coffee table, console or as a dining table centrepiece

BATHS VS showers

Can't decide between 'team' bath or shower? Here's all you need to know to choose your side...

SHELF CARE

Gather your most beautiful books, prettiest plants and treasured trinkets! We have eight inspiring shelving ideas to help you showcase your stylish finds...

BRIGHT IDEAS

Bring light and space into your home with our clever tips and tricks to brighten up!