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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.

All in the detail

Starting out with what was a dilapidated bungalow, Ellen Sharpe has blended a classic New England look with a French farmhouse vibe

MAKE YOUR SPACE FLOW WITH THE RIGHT FLOORING

Our experts are here with insider tips and style secrets to ensure you love and live with your flooring for a long time to come

‘I needed a calm, relaxing space'

A muted colour palette and a pale patterned floor were the key to creating Sophie Watson’s serene scheme

Small house, big ideas

Dan and Leah Gayfer’s house looks little from the front, but step inside and it just keeps on going. Extending, meticulous space-planning and clever glazing has made it light, open and super-functional

A modern take on seaside style

Jo Lavender and Rob Newland’s Suffolk coastal cottage blends lush ice cream shades and vintage fabrics, for a home that’s as cosy as it is chic

Clever Ideas For Small Gardens

Take your indoor ideas outside and turn your exterior space into a place to relax and entertain

YOUR UTILITY, SORTED

Keep clutter at bay with these neat ideas, so this behindthe-scenes area doesn’t turn into a dumping ground

‘I love to entertain outdoors'

Beth Davies made the most of her garden, creating a relaxed, sociable space that’s ideal for gatherings all year round

Warm & welcoming

Gertjan Langeland swapped an all-white scheme for this mellow and relaxing look that’s full of soft colour and quirky character

Thoroughly modern mood

Hard work and creativity have seen Emily and Kev Hadley turn a dilapidated house in South Devon into a fresh and inspiring home

Downsizing in style

After their children grew up Caroline and Auke Thijssen swapped their suburban family home for this converted city warehouse, which they radically updated

The Well-Curated Wall Shelf

Make the most of open shelving with these clever styling tips and tricks that will help you turn cluttered collections into a smart and stylish display.

‘It's modern, but still homely'

Tamsin and Robert Allen have given classic elements a smart update, resulting in a contemporary kitchen that’s stayed true to its thatched cottage charm

‘It's our new comfort zone'

Kat and James Timmins converted a bedroom into a large family bathroom that strikes the perfect balance of good looks and practicality

INTERIOR DESIGN ADVICE - HOW TO WIN AT OPEN-PLAN LIVING

Spaces that flow are the dream, but can be challenging to pull off in terms of how they function and how they look. We’ve brought together three experts to share their tips and solutions to help make it work for you.

Where two styles meet

Fresh Scandinavian simplicity and vintage Moroccan elegance blend beautifully in Hakima el Majdoul’s carefully curated family home

THE COLOUR EDIT - SAGE GREEN

This month, our colour consultants give their views on this delicious shade and how to use it for a beautiful home

The STYLE EDITOR

Michela Colling, Ideal Home’s tastemaker-in-chief, shares her top news from the high street

Modern history

Danielle and Simon King have sympathetically renovated a 17th-century farmhouse, combining modern day comfort with traditional country style