MAKE YOU BLUSH Update a neutral scheme with a blush pink carpet, which will become the hero of your new-look space. Cosmo Twist carpet in Pink Blush Heather, £27.99sq m, Carpetright
MEET THE EXPERTS
RUPERT ANTON, SPOKESPERSON FOR THE CARPET FOUNDATION 'I love to see carpet providing the unexpected, such as a pop of colour or pattern.'
ALEXANDRA FOX, HOME DESIGN STYLIST, JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS 'I would always recommend laying rugs on hard flooring, but they can work equally well over carpet, too.'
LOLITA COLENSO, LOLITA COLENSO DESIGN 'It's easy to forget that these days carpets can be a key form of artistic expression and are no longer boring.'
Carpet and rugs have so many benefits, from sound absorption to adding colour and style, yet we often leave decisions about such an important element of our homes to last, confused by the jargon, let alone working out the price. We asked an interior designer, a carpet expert and a home design stylist to share their expertise.
THE CARPET COMEBACK
'Carpet has enjoyed a buoyant two years,' says Rupert. Due to the pandemic, there was a move towards cosiness. People also realised that hard floors are noisy, especially with everyone at home all day. Carpet can also help cut energy costs - it's heat retentive and, teamed with underlay, is an excellent insulator."
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة September 2022 من Ideal Home UK.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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Maximise Outdoor Dining Space - If your outside eating area is a little cramped, follow these tricks to make the most of what you do have
If your outside eating area is a little cramped, follow these tricks to make the most of what you do have. We asked a host of garden experts to share their top tips on making the most of a small space, whether you're hosting friends and family for a special occasion, relaxing at the end of the day or enjoying your morning coffee.
hometruths
KELVIN AND LIZ FLETCHER GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THEIR HOME
Fresh & delicious
Chicken traybake with garlic & cherry tomatoes
NATURAL habitat
KERRY HARRIS' EAST LONDON HOME IS A LESSON IN BLURRING THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN INSIDE AND OUT
"WE AREN'T traditional"
RACHAEL AND ALEX'S RELAXED FUNCTIONAL HOME IS A BLEND OF VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE, MID-CENTURY MODERN AND PALM SPRINGS SHADES
GROWING up
ARCHITECT ROB AND WIFE EMMA HAVE TRANSFORMED A 1970S HOUSE, GIVING.THEM MORE SPACE FOR THEIR FAMILY
The shortlist PARASOLS
Create a cool spot with these dazzling sunshades
Weekend decorator
CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS... WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW
The shortlist PICNICWARE
Everything you need for the perfect spread
PLAN THE PERFECT - Outdoor living room
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR GARDEN BY CREATING A DEDICATED SPACE FOR RELAXATION, SAY OUR EXPERTS