ACCENT SHADES

This month, our colour consultants share their views on using paint to highlight or zone areas for a beautiful home

Home of contrasts

Raw industrial materials are tempered with plants, warm wood and tactile fabrics in this contemporary new build

‘Rustic details create a cool look'

Reclaimed wood and chunky industrial fittings give Claire and Lee Matthews’ timeless kitchen a stylish, contemporary edge.

‘We rebuilt our home's extension'

When they bought the dated property in 2017, Caroline and Gustavo Ordonez-Sanz set out to create their traditional-meets-contemporary home

‘We've created the ultimate retreat'

Thinking outside the box enabled Sarah and Chris Jones to make the most of their windowless bathroom, choosing opulent black marble and atmospheric lighting for a luxurious vibe

‘It's the heart of our home'

With their passion for cooking and sharing food from around the world, a handsome, high-spec kitchen was top priority for Tiffany Sim and Ellen Chew

Your easy guide to GARDEN ROOMS

Want extra space without the cost of an extension? We explore the options, from a simple self-build to a room with all the amenities

In holiday mode

Lesley and Rupert Sykes took inspiration from boutique hotels when reconfiguring their Victorian home, bringing a sense of comfort and relaxation all year round

Life in colour

Living in her new home for two years gave Emily Murray time to plan meticulously for its transformation from bland and beige to a show-stopping house full of pattern and light

Make it work for you - SARAH'S CHOICE: FLEXIBLE LIGHTING

Windowless spaces need more care and attention than those blessed with natural light – check out the options

FIVE-MINUTE TIDY-UPS

Tackle clutter hotspots with simple tidying strategies that you can whizz through in just a few minutes

HOW TO CREATE A WELCOMING HALLWAY

It’s the space that sets the tone for the rest of your home, but often the hallway gets completely overlooked, so we asked the experts to share their insider tips…

Carefully curated

Emily Wilton’s minimalist scheme blends hotel chic, Art Deco and Eastern influences while brass and velvet add warmth and texture

Bold and beautiful

Colourful artwork and rugs bring a bright contrast to the concrete floors, grey brickwork and black panelled ceilings of Emma and Simon O’Meara’s new-build coastal home

How To Arrange Living Room Furniture

Whether you want a living room for lounging, somewhere to entertain – or both – there are a few basics to get right when it comes to positioning your furniture, as our experts share…

Ways With Plants

Bring the greenery indoors – welcoming in houseplants boosts wellbeing, and it’ll score high on style points, too, adding colour and vitality to your space

Modern rustic

Concrete floors, contemporary art and a muted palette bring a modern edge to Fiona and Iain Lindsay’s 500-year-old dream restoration project

YOUR BATHROOM,SORTED

Stacks of loo rolls and a heap of towels is the last thing you want to see when you’re relaxing in the tub. Turn chaos into calm with these clutter-busting ideas…

WORKING WITH A GARDEN DESIGNER

Thinking about getting a professional to take a look at your garden? We’ve got everything you need to know

THE NEW MONOCHROME

The timeless combination of black and white remains a classic – and is inherently chic – but for a softer, more casual take on the palette, mix it up with natural materials and raw textures

EASY STYLE UPDATES

From best buys and clever tricks to mini decor projects…this is our roundup of the simplest, quickest ways to make your home more beautiful now

WAYS WITH WALLPAPER

It’s not just walls that can benefit from a wallpaper makeover – give furniture or a staircase a revamp, or even create your own bespoke wall art with eye-catching patterns

YOUR FOOD STORAGE, SORTED

While an organised larder might be the dream, over-crammed kitchen cupboards are often the reality. Get yours in shape with these neat space-saving ideas

GARDEN PAINT IDEAS

Give your outdoor area a faceliftto make it as visually appealing as your interior, with these inspiring yet simple tricks

‘We lowered the floor to link to the garden'

A desire to make the most of their garden prompted James Whyte and Tina Reiss to build this sleek extension

Space to breathe

Two extraordinary, double-height extensions, clad in burnt oak, add rustic glamour to Sophia and Nic Fanciulli’s classic Victorian villa

‘It's the opposite of boring!'

Hollie de Cruz has given her kitchen diner the wow factor with a high impact combination of bold and vibrant colours

‘We've created a space that we can really live in'

When summer rolls around, the Chadborns decamp to the garden to relax, cook, eat and entertain around the clock – even in bad weather

‘It's fun and family-friendly'

Christine and Andrew Fennell extended their tiny kitchen to create a contemporary open-plan space that blends texture, colour and creativity

YOUR WARDROBE, SORTED

Crammed clothes rails and over-stuffed shelves? If you’re struggling to organise your wardrobe it’s time for a tidying session. These solutions will help get you sorted.