Try a speedy STYLE UPDATE

Take the party outside this summer and give your outdoor space a fun new look

Clever decorating PATIO STYLE IDEAS

Elevate your garden seating, dining and activity areas with these low-key projects

Create a relaxed HOLIDAY VIBE

Make your home feel like summer all year round with a destination-inspired interior

'The space now WORKS FOR US'

Isobel and Jeremy set their sights on an ambitious project, transforming an old rundown Victorian terrace into a bright, vibrant, light-filled family home

'DIY has been a FUN PROCESS'

Jane and Colin have added design flourishes and bursts of colourful character to their cleverly extended Surrey home

'My home is my HAPPY PLACE'

Sandra and Simon renovated their weekend retreat, a former fisherman's cottage on the Kent coast, with soft hues and nautical style

How to claim back LOST MONEY

Editor of Money Week.com Kalpana Fitzpatrick advises how to reclaim money that you might have lost track of

Plan the perfect BATHROOM LAYOUT

Whatever the size and shape of your bathroom, nail a layout that works for you and your family

Ellie's choice: A HOT WATER TAP

Free up kitchen worktop space by replacing the kettle with a multitasking tap that provides hot (and cold) filtered water

'Now we have fab SEA VIEWS!'

Three separate rooms have been turned into one stylish kitchen-diner by Ellie Rimmer, filled with colour and personality

Try a speedy STYLE UPDATE

Use a long weekend to perk up your home with these easy decor ideas and quick fixes

Be creative WITH COLOUR

Brighten up your home with the latest paint techniques and colour combinations

'My new build is a TALKING POINT'

Determined to dispel the stigma that all new builds are bland, visitors to Cotty's home are wowed by how she's added character into every room

'Our redesign adds VITAL SPACE'

A well thought-out extension and renovation has created a charming family home that's testament to Amy and Jamie's hard work and creativity

'We went over to the DARK SIDE'

Ditching its dated interior for a bold and dramatic palette, Alana's new-look home is now brimming with personality

'This house has always BEEN HOME'

When Donna inherited her late parents' home, she realised it was the perfect blank canvas to create the Nordic look she loves

'We brought our vision TO LIFE'

Rosie and Innes cleverly extended their 1890s property outwards and upwards to create the bright and airy home of their dreams

Try a speedy STYLE UPDATE

Energise your home with a room revamp to brighten things up in time for spring

Make a narrow hallway LOOK WIDER

Try these space-savvy ideas that will make an enclosed entryway feel bigger and brighter

How not to invalidate an INSURANCE POLICY

Editor of MoneyWeek.com Kalpana Fitzpatrick shares six ways you could unwittingly invalidate your policy

What to do THIS MONTH

Get your home organised and looking its tip-top best with these easy cleaning and DIY hacks

Do it, love it! WALLPAPER PROJECTS

Give household basics a cheery pick-me-up using leftover lengths of wallpaper

'My office has cool RANCH STYLE'

Inspired by her travels, Laurie Davidson was keen to give her home office a Western update with a fun cowgirl flavour

Avalana's choice: A WALL MURAL

Turn a plain wall into a statement feature with an eye-catching mural in a bold design

'Murals create SUPER IMPACT'

Being a tenant shouldn't stop you making a statement, as Avalana Simpson has proved in her opulent Far Eastinspired scheme

Make the most of CASH SAVINGS

Editor of MoneyWeek.com Kalpana Fitzpatrick advises how to make your savings work best for you

Make a succulent BROKEN POT PLANTER

Try an easy indoor gardening project that will bring a splash of colour into your home over the winter months

Kitchen shelving SOLUTIONS

Combine storage and display by working open shelving into your kitchen scheme

'It's a luxurious look ON A BUDGET'

Inspired by the glamorous interiors at a Dubai hotel, Kopal Jaitly turned her bland bathroom into something special

Something for THE WEEKEND

Put together this comforting pud using leftover panettone, fruity berries and cinnamon