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FOCUS ON Cash ISAs

Start the new financial year on the right foot by using your ISA allowance for tax-free savings

'My home helped me get colour confident'

After a false start painting her whole house grey, Kirsty Beare got it right second time around with an on-trend palette of green and gentle pops of pink

Hand-painted wall mural

Be inspired by Alison to transform your wall with this sponged paint technique

How to improve your sleep with the right bedding

Our experts solve your most-asked home dilemmas. This month, we explore how to choose different mattress and bedding options to promote better sleep

9 CREATIVE STEPS TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR HOME

Follow our expert guide to make your home lighter, fresher and more inviting

Gilded VASE

Gold-dipped vases like Kirsty's are all over the high street - make your own for less with this easy dupe

Dreamy SCHEMES

Discover the trends for sleep sanctuaries this year and update your boudoir with a few clever tweaks

10 SMART HOME TRENDS TO WATCH

We've checked out the emerging trends for home tech, to keep your home up-to-date for the year ahead

'Smart changes have made a big difference'

With savvy storage, soothing colours and versatile furniture, Alison Gibb's new-look room works hard as both a home office and guest retreat

Ruffle CUSHION COVER

Finished with an on-trend frill, this simple cushion design brings a touch of romantic charm. Use it to style up a sofa, bench or bed, like Victoria

'At 60 years old, this was my biggest challenge'

A new start drove Victoria Butler to gut a dated bungalow and expand her DIY skills to create a home that felt exactly right for her

Add wow with wallpaper

Discover a host of clever ways to transform your home with these versatile wall coverings

WHEN TO REVAMP AND WHEN TO RESTORE HOW TO REVIVE YOUR DECOR

We help you to decide whether to try your hand at reviving a tired item, or hand it over to the pros

'We brought my family home back to life'

After ripping everything out, Beccy Horwood was excited to make her childhood house her own with DIY hacks, secondhand buys, and a game-changing extension

Shabby chic CHAIR

Be inspired by Becky and turn tired furniture into the best seat in the house with this on-trend makeover

How to make money from your home

Our experts solve your most-asked home dilemmas. This month, we find out how to make your house work harder by earning you a little extra income

MAKE THE MOST OF A KITCHEN EXTENSION

A bigger kitchen gives you more space for cooking, dining, entertaining, and even home working - here's how to get the best results, whatever your budget

'We made it pretty and practical'

Amy Stillwell and her husband Nick transformed daughter Isla's bedroom into a hardworking, joy-filled room that makes all three of them happy

Upholstered HEADBOARD

Give your bed a luxe look for less, like Beccy, with this easy revamp

FOCUS ON Money makeover

The New Year is the perfect time to review your finances, so set your goals for 2025 with our handy tips

POMPOM TRIM textiles

Use a decorative edge to coordinate your soft furnishings, like Helen has done

Doll's house delight

Refreshing your home for spring is child's play with this whimsical scheme

GET THE TRENDS, for less

Who says you have to spend a fortune to have a beautiful home? Use these simple ideas to bring your look up to date without breaking the bank

'We left the big city and found our dream home'

By reconfiguring the downstairs and decorating in warm colours and bold patterns, Becky Harrison has created a picture-perfect family home in the Somerset countryside

Something to sip...Sloe gin

Make up a batch of flavoured gin now for delicious gifts come December

IS IT TIME TO SWITCH UP YOUR HEATING?

Rethink your home's heating system to make it more efficient and in keeping with its style too

ART display

Choose and hang art like a pro, like Kanza, with these tips for creating an at-home gallery on a budget

'We made our rental into a handmade home'

By buying up bargain leftover paint and making her own furniture, Kanza Borthwick has shown that you don’t have to break the bank to transform a rented new-build into a unique and beautiful home

FLORAL centrepiece

Add drama and colour to your mantelpiece with a showstopping floral arrangement like Callieanne's

Child's CANOPY

Create a magical hideaway for your little one with this easy-sew floaty canopy, like Holly's