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House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2014 3

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WE’VEMADE A PRETTY BIG

CHANGE to kick of the new

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brought to life online to inspire

you and help solve all your home

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There’s also aHouse Beautiful

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trusted brands such as Alessi, Morphy Richards, Harlequin

and lotsmore. Among the well known brands you’ll also find

outstanding designs fromnames youmay not be familiar with.

In the year Queen Victoria came to the throne, 1837,

AbrahamMoon set up a woollen mill in Guiseley, near

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If you plan a big change for 2014 take a look at Mhairi and

Steven Dobbie’s amazing home on North Uist on p50. Their

move to a Scottish island has truly transformed how they

live. But for a smaller project, Sarah Allchorn’s revamped

ensuite guest bedroom (p104) may inspire you to tackle an

unloved space in your home (yes, we all have one). Whatever

change you decide to make, the House Beautiful team will be

bringing you gorgeous looks and expert advice in print and

online. So now we can keep in touch daily, weekly or even

hourly – it’s entirely up to you!

Favourite buysfor FebruaryWarm up for WINTER

with a smart stove,ski lodge-inspiredcushions andmore...

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Coverphotograph:MarkScott.Styling:HannahDeacon.Findouthow toget thecoverlookonp7.

✱ Cover storiesOur cover stories arehighlighted with an asterisk

Beautiful buys10 What’s hot Natural materials

get a monochrome makeover13 Design news Trolley tables,

patterned porcelain and more15 Bargain news Affordable

ideas for every room17 On trend Retro designs are

back in smart chalk shades✱ 19 Deco update Stylish bedlinen

for every budget20 Buy at housebeautiful

shop.co.uk Find brilliantbrands online at great prices

✱ 74 Instant impact Give roomsa new look with updatesfor under £100

87 Micro solutions Storageto streamline small spaces

89 Sleep in style with theHouse Beautiful sofa bed

92 Desktop essentialsEverything you need foran organised home office

113 Smart living Hi-tech newsand buys of the month

Reader homes✱ 36 Top floor treasure Artist

Jane Raven’s light and airyEdinburgh flat, filled withartworks and curiosities

✱ 42 An open view A rundown16th-century barn in theSuffolk countryside is nowa spacious family home

✱ 50 Island living Moving toa remote Scottish Islandallowed one couple to buildtheir dream property

✱ 58 All aglow Clever use ofcolour makes this 1930shouse warm and welcoming

63 Bricks and money How tofind a good plumber, houseswith workspace and more

68 Mid-century marvel Astunning dining room fullof fabulous vintage finds

118 ‘The happy home that’smy legacy’ Alison Thomaswanted to leave her childrenmore than just memories

Style inspiration✱ 22 Simple transformations

We show you how to use thisseason’s pink and grey shades

✱ 30 An inside guide to toptables Expert advice and thebest new crockery designs

34 New beginnings Meet LisaLevis, our designer columnist

81 Moodboard masterclassStylish solutions for adark kitchen diner

84 Colour confident The paintshades making a splash in 2014

90 Better than bespoke Ourexperts revamp a faded1970s piano stool

Makeover ideas96 A new room in two weeks

Jenny Hale’s north-facing livingroom is made inviting and cosy

100 Lofty luxury Extending intothe attic has created thislight-filled ensuite bedroom

CONTENTS FEBRUARYF0DE

House Beautiful UK isavailable as a digitaledition. Visit allaboutyou.com/hb/tableteditions

22Revampyour homewith ourstyle advice

30Crockery setto be a successthis season

104Recreate the lookof a readermakeover

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104 Creative planning Cleveruse of space has created agorgeous guest bedroom,plus how to get the look

109 Kitchen notebook111 Bathroom notebook

Livingwell123 Living well Lighting,

high-tech appliances andcookware for a greener home

✱128 Eco essentials Cut yourenergy bills – industry insiderson the changes worth making

130 A home of our own The firstin our new series on howBritain lives now

134 Wildlife welcome Animalsneed you! What you can doto help local populations

137 Novice gardener Enjoy thegreen, green grass of home

✱138 Cook clever with JamieDelicious meals from Mr Oliverthat won’t break the bank

✱154 What my home meansto me TV presenter andcampaigner Kevin McCloudshares his passion for building

Inevery issue3 Letter from the Editor7 How to find us and get

the cover look9 Have your say Your views18 Join us online at

housebeautiful.co.uk114 Ask the experts152 In next month’s issue153 Where to buy

Offers foryou94 Subscribe to House Beautiful117 Enjoy a fantastic 20% off

at Rockett St George150 Chic chairs and a spa break

68How one familytransformed theirdining room

50Anew-build in theOuter Hebrides

10The latestmust-haves foryour home

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HOWBRITAINLIVES

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STYLE

Style Editor Charlotte BoydActing Style Editor Hannah DeaconStylist Alaina Binks

HOMES

Interiors and Gardens Editor Denise Brock

Wall painted in LoftWhite, £39.50 for 2.5L, Grey Collection, Little Greene.

Floors in Rustica, ArcticWhite, £75 ametre, Crucial Trading.Curtains in Cellini,

Porcelain, £55 ametre, Romo. Quarter rug, £1,395, Boconcept. Saturday 2.5-seater

sofa in Heat andDust, £1,195, sofa.com.Cushions on sofa, from left to right:

Confetti cushion inMulberry, £30, John Lewis; cushionmade up in Birch Leaves

in Rosa by Tapet Cafe, £162 ametre, Tissus d’Hélène; Rue silk cushion in Lemon,

from £55, Clarissa Hulse; cushionmade up in DiamondDot in Rose, £69.60 a

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The Conran Shop. On cofee table: Quilted vase, £49, Boconcept. Books, from

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desk, £1,495; Ercol Original Stacking chair, £295; Riva 1920 Legno Vivo stool,

£475; all Heal's. On desk: vase, find similar at House of Fraser. Glass display

domewith stand, £36, Rockett St George. Finnsdotter Alba tealight, £17, Heal’s.

Books, from a selection at Paperchase. Emma Lacey Everydaymug, £24, The

Conran Shop. Task table lamp, £329, Original BTC. Hedgerow print, £43, Bold

&Noble. Frame, £12, Ikea. On chair:Cushionmade up in Speedwell in Rose,

£69.60 ametre, Lewis &Wood. Poufe, £99, Moroccan Bazaar. Spindle

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SNUGGLYIDEASIn my attempt to make my decor perfect, I collect many

images of grand and gorgeous rooms. But lately I’ve been

drawn to spaces that are small, warm and comfortable and

Cosy Comfort (November 2013), with its 30 stylish ideas to

warm up your home, immediately caught my eye. It was

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MARVELLOUSMONOCHROMEThere’s definitely a zing to a

room that is styled in black and

white. I loved Deborah and

Richard Gordon’s house (It’s

Black and White, October

2013)! My husband isn’t

convinced but I’ve decided to

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FEELING SATISFIEDWhy do I love reading House

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SHINEONThank you for your excellent

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WARMWELCOMEAfter reading First Glimpse

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TIME FORORDERMy house is far too cluttered

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Since reading your article Hang

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George. Staying with the

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Deco crockery in with your

white dinnerware: a dinner

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1 USEFUL STORAGE Hide clutter in the bathroom or hallway with this set of three handy bamboo baskets, from £51, Tine K Home

2 FLEXIBLE FIT Simple and chic, this Woody table lamp, £189 from Boconcept, will look good in any scheme 3 COMFY CUBE The

knitted Durrie footstool is also available in red with a chevron pattern, £90, Habitat 4 PERFECT POTTERY Useful and beautiful, this

Stoneware jug is on our wish list, £32, Folklore 5 MODERN STYLE Smarten up any room with the versatile, wood-framed Manhattan

footstool, £325, Oka 6 TRIBAL PRINT Double the impact of a white armchair with this eyecatching Lappljung Ruta cushion cover,

£9, Ikea 7 STRIKING SILHOUETTE A stunning veneer shade is a subtle way to introduce this back-to-nature trend, £25, Next Home

8 HERITAGE COLLECTION On a wooden plaque, these Vintage Small Deer horns are mini in scale but big in character, £65, Pale &

Interesting 9 MIX IT UP This natural woven Rattan armchair will sit comfortably next to a neutral sofa, £250, Flitty Bird HB

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1 NEW GROOVE

Sit back in sixties style in this

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Serve up food and drinks on

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Chic bedlinen and stylish furniture are among thismonth’s afordable updates

BARGAINNEWS

CELEB STYLE

Give your bedrooman instantupdate with this gorgeous

TattershallWedgwood cottonbedlinen in cool pale blue

florals and stripes, fromHollyWilloughby’s debut bedlinencollection for Bhs. Pillowcasesare £15 a pair; duvet coversstart at £35 for a double.

NEW IN

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Freshen up the bathroom

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ceramic soap dispenser, £5;

tumbler, £3; and soap dish, £3.

2 LIGHT UP

Switch on glittering colour

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pendant light with droplets

and beads, £49 from Very.

3 NATURAL APPEAL

Bring coastal charm to

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Seagrass placemats, £14 for

two, and coasters, £12 for

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4 DAILY GRIND

Liven up your table with these

Gloss salt and pepper mills in

five colours, including Green

and Pink, £12 each, Cargo.

...to one of these sleek black and

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Found. Perfect for storing pens

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trinkets, they come in a striped

and diamond design, £7.50 each.

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1 WAKEY WAKEY Have a bright start to the day with this Pantone coffee maker in Emerald, £30, Howkapow 2 PRETTY IN PINK

Large-headed flowers will look lovely in this Large Bulbous vase, £19.99, Dunelm 3 AIRPLAY Tune into your favourite stations

with this compact DAB R1 radio in Pastel Blue, £179, Ruark Audio 4 IN THE FOLD This Pleated candlestick, £13 from Boconcept,

can double up as a bud vase 5 FONDANT FANCY Stack up treats for lucky friends on this Two-Tier cakestand, £49.95,

Howkapow 6 MODERN LIGHTING Bring texture and interest to a hallway with Alexander & Pearl’s Cast Mini Ceramic pendant

light in Mint Green, £100 7 WASTE NOT Spruce up a home office with this smart Wire basket in Mint Green, from £53, Ferm

Living 8 JUST DESSERTS Serve pudding in this cute Iittala Kastehelmi bowl in Salmon Pink, £32, Cloudberry Living

9 STYLISH STORAGE Get a hit of 1950s chic with the Open Minded Grey side table, £168, Red Candy

RETRO SPECTRUMInject colour into your homewith these stylish designs in gorgeous chalky shades

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Make an entranceDeco Fan wallpaper by Tapet Cafe (W52cm), £87 a roll, Tissus d’Hélène.Stairs painted in Strong White floor paint, £56 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Runnerin Biscayne Truffle BS104, £69 a sq m, Crucial Trading. Forhoja shelves, £16each, Ikea; painted in Light Rose eggshell, £22.50 a litre, Sanderson. Ariannetable, £395, Lombok. Elca pouf, £275, Tori Murphy. Riva 1920 stool, £475,Heal’s. On console (l-r): Tom Dixon candleholder, £75, Heal’s. Ladurée candle,£38, La Maison Couture. Large vase, £69, Boconcept. Hourglass, £26, TheConran Shop. Write it Down block, £8.50, Present & Correct. For similarphone, try The Old Cinema Club. Wire lamp, £165, Design Vintage. Onshelves (l-r): beaker, £28.50, Decorator’s Notebook. Notebooks, Paperchase.Pink Hay box, £37.50 for seven, Present & Correct. Oval vase, £30; bottlevase, £37.50; Lucy Burley at Seek & Adore. Bowl, £8, Anthropologie

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Design experts share advice on the best new season crockery

TOPTABLESAn insideguide to

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Diary patterns for

Marimekko at

Skandium are inspired

by the colours of

nature in Finland

The on trend turquoise

and lime Andante range

(above) and delicate

Luxe range (right)

MY INSPIRATION The Weather Diary collection

was inspired by the four seasons in Finland, on

my home island and during my sailing trips round

the Finnish archipelago. I thought about what the

different kinds of weather look and feel like, how

they affect our lives and what kinds of colours there

are in nature, the rain, wind and misty mornings.

It’s a big part of our lives in Finland but I made the

designs fairly abstract on purpose, because I want

to evoke feelings and memories about the weather

in other people too.

FUTURE TRENDS I’ve noticed that there’s a

general shift towards subtlety in colours and shapes.

Things seem less heavy and clinical than in the past.

My watercolour style works particularly well in

tableware, with soft washes and colours that can

flow into each other, almost like ombre.

MY FAVOURITE The big plate with the blue pattern

[see left] looks especially good with food piled up on

it in a generous heap.

TOP TIP Relax and don’t take it too seriously, but do

go to the trouble of using fabric napkins. They’re so

much nicer than paper ones, and making your own

by sewing different pieces of patterned fabric

together is a really lovely touch.

Aino-Maija’s patterns have beenused across the entire spectrumofMarimekko’s product lines, fromclothing to tableware.

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IN-HOUSEDESIGNERATMARIMEKKO

MY INSPIRATION I’m a huge fan of vintage markets and antiques fairs, and the

ceramics collection in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Interior design has always

been a hobby; I have to immerse myself in everything that’s going on, whether in

fashion or lifestyle, to tap into new ideas that will be accessible to our customers.

FUTURE TRENDS There’s a move towards metallic finishes on ceramics, inspired

by old Bavarian silver-plated porcelain. Luxe, our new collection, harks back to that

opulent style, but we’ve updated it. Andante, part of our good-value range, is a

great way of injecting colour and fun onto your table. The turquoise and lime glazes

are inspired by 1960s tones and are completely fresh for summer.

MY FAVOURITE Luxe is lovely. It’s delicate with fine metallic detailing and is just

right for special occasions. It looks expensive, feminine and lustrous. I love it.

TOPTIPHigh-quality tableware isn’t cheap. Even the thinnest, most delicate bone

china should have a certain weight and the right proportions. Check that the

glaze has an even finish and the design detail is sharp. Make sure any metal isn’t

too yellow. I’d also recommend going for something with a sense of drama, in

scale, finish or decor and extending the look to other accessories on the table.

VanessamanagesMarks and Spencer’s home design teamand gives directions for the season ahead.

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Shades of copper,

bronze and gold add

interest to Palladian’s

white background

DIKDELANEY

DESIGNDIRECTORATWEDGWOOD

MY INSPIRATION Wedgwood has a huge archive going back 250

years, so we usually start with something from that and build on it. For

example, I thought it would be fabulous to use the rounds, octagons

and squares we saw in old drawings in a new white collection.

Recently I was also inspired by beautiful metal lighting in Milan.

FUTURE TRENDS The influx of colour and pattern is huge and it’s

become far more expressive, spontaneous and fun, with slightly

offbeat touches mixed with historical references. With Palladian,

we’ve added cool and warm shades of copper, bronze and gold to

Dutch designerCatharinawas freelance for 10 yearsbefore setting upher ownhomeand lifestyle brand,PipStudio.With its classical shapes, strong colours andpatterns inspiredbybirds, foliage andflorals, it’s been aphenomenal success here since itsUK launch inS010.

contrasting china, to add interest. White will always be popular,

but now we’re seeing it designed with subtle twists.

MY FAVOURITE The combination of elegance and playfulness in

the round, square and octagonal pieces of Ashlar, our new fine,

white porcelain collection, comes to life when you mix layers.

TOP TIP Beautiful china isn’t just for Sunday best, as it was for our

grandparents – use and enjoy it. Don’t feel obliged to buy into one

range, with everything matching: try mixing white with colour and

pattern. Experiment with a few patterned pieces to start with.

Catharina’s Big

Flower and Ribbon

Rose ranges are

inspired by nature

Since themerger betweenRoyalDoulton andWedgwood inS00P,Dikhas led thecreativedirectionfor all the brands, with a teamof 1R designers.

MY INSPIRATION My studio is jammed with bits and pieces from my

travels around the world. Old family photo albums and embroideries

have become an endless source of creativity. In my design I strive for

subtle, layered artworks, possibly mixing and matching old and new,

and always with a balanced colour palette to evoke a happy feeling.

FUTURE TRENDS People want to experiment with pieces that are

fun and feel special. For example, in our Early Birds and Ribbon Rose

collections, we combined paintings of birds and peonies with retro

pastel colours, finished with gold foil. Our new Royal Pipland porcelain

tableware combines a traditional look with modern style, and the

designs can be mixed and matched.

MY FAVOURITE I love everything in this new collection! It has bold,

beautiful, handpainted illustrations that capture my perfect wonderland.

TOP TIP Even if space is very limited, make a display of pieces you

really like. If there’s room for only four mugs, use different colours

and choose the ones that make you happy when you use them.

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LISA LEVIS (STICKLEY)

RIGHT Lisa loves black

and white. ‘There’s a

massive trend for it,’

she says, ‘but it’s a

timeless classic too’

The original force behind the successful

Lisa Stickley brand, Lisa Levis set up Betty

and Walter in March 2013.

MY INSPIRATION My aunt and uncle, Betty

and Walter. The 1950s was their heyday and

I love that era’s retro looks and clean lines.

FUTURE TRENDS Black and white is a

timeless classic and works well with everything.

MY FAVOURITE I’m fond of the simplicity and

functionality of these mugs. They’re a classic

shape and the perfect size for a cup of tea.

TOP TIP Learn to bake. It’s a wonderful stress

reliever and teatime is a great way to bring

family or close friends together in an informal

way. Then use and enjoy your lovely tableware.

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CHARLIE BOWLES

RIGHT Branksome

pieces come in six

colour combinations.

‘It’s a great British

brand,’ says Charlie

Charlie and his father Peter, the founder

of Original BTC, have recently brought

Branksome China back to life. Charlie

studied at Leeds University.

MY INSPIRATION The original colours and

designs from 1945 are back in production.

We’ve had an incredible response from people

who remember Branksome from their childhood.

FUTURE TRENDS The mid-century look is

big and that’s worked in our favour. Customers

seem to like the bright, cheerful colours now

just as much as they did after the war.

MY FAVOURITE I love the soup bowl. It’s so

versatile, perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

TOP TIP Set the mood for mealtimes through

your choice of tablecloth. HB

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RICHARD BRENDON

RIGHT In his Details

from Willow range,

Richard has brought

the willow pattern

into the 21st century

Since graduating from Kingston University

three years ago, Richard Brendon has

produced several fine-bone-china collections.

INSPIRATION It all stems from my obsession

with 18th- and early 19th-century porcelain. I

love learning about past shapes and patterns.

FUTURE TRENDS There’s a demand for

dynamic designs that reinterpret the past, not

wipe the slate clean. My latest collection, made

with design company Patternity, is modern,

with bold cobalt blue stripes and a gold rim.

MY FAVOURITE The mirrored Warp teacup

reflects the patterned saucer, creating an

ever-changing and mesmerising pattern.

TOP TIP The collection looks even better

stacked up, so it’s perfect for small spaces.

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* I’ll have to paint the nursery at least

three months before my due date to

make sure all the fumes have gone.

* The advice and tips from my friends

who have children will be vital in helping

me to decide what to get for the baby.

THISMONTH I LEARNT…

Designer Lisa Levis has had amomentouscouple of years. In the first of her regular columns

forHouse Beautiful she tells us why…

New beginnings

There have been so many really

big changes since I left Lisa

Stickley, the brand I founded,

two years ago. But I’ve opened

the door to another chapter of my life

and am starting again. I now have two

additional labels of my own: Ada Rose,

named after my two great grandmothers,

which sells handbags and scarves; and

a lifestyle collection, Betty & Walter, the

names of my aunt and uncle.

But it hasn’t all been just about work.

Getting married, changing my name

to Lisa Levis, moving house and, most

exciting of all, finding out I’m going to

have a baby, has kept me more than

busy! As I write, I’m 16 weeks pregnant

and I’ve been feeling quite sick and

incredibly tired. I couldn’t stop sleeping

for the first three months, but thankfully

my energy has kicked back in.

As my business is small, I won’t be

able to take a year’s maternity leave, but

we’re lucky because we have two sets

of keen grandparents who are looking

forward to helping out while I work, and

I’ve already booked my mum to come

and stay when the baby arrives.

My husband, Rich, a knitwear designer,

and I moved into our home last February.

We’d been looking for ages and finally

found our three-bedroom flat in a

Victorian conversion in Forest Hill,

London. We repainted it using Little

Greene’s French Grey on the walls and

Chocolate on the floor, which I love.

They’re neutral but warm colours.

One of my favourite belongings is a glass

display case made by my grandfather,

where I keep precious vintage ceramics.

I’m quite a magpie, always looking for

original finds and collecting stuff. I have

boxes and boxes of magazines, objects,

vintage plates and paintings, and naturally I’ve

already started thinking about the nursery.

At the moment it’s still a study full of

paperwork but I’ve got lots of design ideas

and have made up some moodboards,

including one where the walls are colour

blocked. I’m going to try French Grey on

one half and white on the other, as I want

to keep it neutral and then inject brighter

shades using textiles and pictures.

One piece I’ll include is an old rocking

chair my mum used to sit on while she fed

me as a baby. That will go in the corner. I’ll

also find space for some gorgeous cushions

embroidered by my grandmother. I came

across some cute children’s vintage number

cards in bright colours that I’ll get enlarged

and framed, as well as some lovely old

Noddy fabric. Once I’ve got the look right,

I’ll be thinking about how to configure

the space for changing and storage, and

taking advice from friends who’ve had

babies. Luckily they’re all keen to help! HB

A few of her favourite

things: the rocking

chair, number cards

and fabric Lisa plans to

include in her nursery

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Jane stripped the floors

and painted them in

Stone II and the walls in

Stone I from the Paint

Library. The pale backdrop

is the perfect foil to her

art collection, inherited

furniture and own work,

including the ammonite

sculpture and vases

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Artist Jane Raven’s flat in Edinburgh’s New Town is a

haven of colourful artwork and eclectic collections

WORDS MAIRI MACDONALD PHOTOGRAPHY DOUGLAS GIBB

TREASURETop floor

LIVING AND

DINING AREA

Paintings of tulips by

botanical artist Rory

McEwen hang above a

cupboard from Ramsay

Cornish Auctioneers.

Jane brought the

elephant back from

a trip to India

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When Jane Raven, 50, first saw her three-bedroom

tenement flat in Edinburgh’s city centre, she was

taken by surprise and totally charmed by the living

room – set high up among the chimney pots it has

views that stretch for miles. ‘The vendor had converted the attic into

one long room with double doors going out onto the roof,’ explains

Jane. ‘Large Velux windows on both sides of the roof, the double

glass doors and a roof lantern at each end of the room, all meant

that the light in the space was fantastic.’

Jane’s first thought on seeing the room was that it would make

a great studio but, as her work involves large pieces of glass and

stone, carrying materials up to the fourth floor wasn’t practical.

Instead, it’s become her living room with a dining table at one end.

‘It’s a real social space. I’ve had many long-into-the-night parties

in this flat as there are no neighbours up here. The only ones

disturbed are the birds,’ says Jane.

Having moved into the flat two years ago after splitting up from her

long-term partner, Jane has made herself at home. Paintings bought

from fellow artists over the years fill the high walls. Large oversized

sofas and chairs are made comfortable with patchwork cushions

sewn by Jane and much of her own artwork is on display. After

working in PR for 12 years, Jane spent four years studying decorative

arts at the City and Guilds of London Art School where she learned to

etch and sandblast onto glass and stone. On finishing her diploma she

moved to Edinburgh and set up her business, Jane Raven Glass.

For the past 15 years Jane has been creating one-off pieces with

shapes inspired by nature. Ammonites are sandblasted onto practical

glass placemats, while glasses, bowls and jugs are etched with

clematis, lobelia or samphire. Stones and pebbles are hand engraved,

LIVING ROOM

Jane’s flat is filled

with rare finds and

curiosities. The first

painting she bought

was this one of a crow

by Kate Boxer. The glass

decanter lamp is from

Jane’s Fern collection

EXTERIOR

At the very top of a

tenement building in

the heart of Edinburgh,

Jane’s flat can hardly be

seen from street level

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DINING AREA

The glass table with a

sandblasted ammonite

design was made by

Jane for her diploma

show. She’s teamed it

with chairs bought at

auction and brightly

coloured cushions for

a modern contrast. The

wooden fish are copies

of real ones caught by

her grandfather

‘I’ve hadmany long-into-the-night parties in thisflat as there are noneighbours up here,’

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often with quotes or poems. ‘I love finding a piece of slate covered in

moss and carving a quote that’s perfect onto it,’ says Jane.

The youngest of five children and a twin – her sister is Sarah Raven,

the gardening and cookery writer and broadcaster – Jane grew up in

Cambridge where her father, John Raven, was a classics don. He was

also an amateur botanist and floral painter. Her mother encouraged

the children’s creativity with daily sessions playing with clay and a

pottery wheel. ‘We were brought up surrounded by beautiful things,

which I’m sure rubbed off on us,’ explains Jane.

A collector and a hoarder, Jane displays her finds all around her flat.

Porcelain turn-of-the-century paper-thin teacups, bought at auction,

are lined up on the mantelpiece in the spare room. Brightly coloured

plaster fruit, spotted in Italy, are scattered around the shelves in the

living room, while painted wooden fish once belonging to her

grandfather hang on the kitchen walls.

To create a simple backdrop to her collections, Jane painted all the

walls in neutral shades. The wooden floors have been stripped back

and varnished, and the large Georgian windows are kept free of

curtains and blinds; the original shutters keep out the light at night.

Jane’s artwork, glass, china and rugs add pops of colour.

Keen to expand her creative repertoire, Jane studies painting at

the Leith School of Art, so two days a week she works in her studio

on commissions in glass and stone, and three days a week she

paints. ‘I’m working towards my first exhibition in August at Sarah’s

Perch Hill gallery opening in East Sussex.

‘At the moment I feel I’ve got the balance about right. I enjoy the

solitude of working in my studio, which contrasts with my social life

as an art student, and at the end of each day I come home to the

peace and quiet of my lovely flat.’ HB

l Find out more about Jane’s work at janeravenglass.co.uk

MASTER BEDROOM

Stripped floors and

woodwork combine

beautifully with walls in

Old White by Farrow &

Ball for a calming effect.

The Habitat bed is

dressed in a bedspread

handmade by Jane

GUEST BEDROOM

A traditional

washstand, china

bowl and jug were

found at Auldearn

Antiques

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A 16th-century farm building has

been transformed into a sleek and

contemporary family home

BACK DOOR

The barn retains its

rustic character with

wooden finishes and

seasoned logs stacked

and ready for the

woodburners

WORDS SUZANNE WEBSTER PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID HAMPTON AND KEITH HENDERSON

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HOME PROFILE

THE OWNERS

Olivia Pomp, 50, a fashion

director, and her husband

Gary Rowland, 59, an art

director, live here with

their daughters, May, 15,

and Grace, 13

THE PROPERTY

A converted five-bedroom

farm outbuilding in Eye,

Suffolk

PRICE £320,000

MONEY SPENT £350,000

WHAT IT’S WORTH NOW

£950,000

LIVING ROOM

The open-plan area is

made cosy with vibrant

reupholstered chairs,

artwork and a Danish

Heta woodburner

from Pevex

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It was when they were staying in the Suffolk home of a close

friend on the site of a former Benedictine priory that Olivia

and Gary first had the idea to rescue and transform a

dilapidated barn that was situated in the grounds. Dating back

to the 16th century, the building has a varied history, having been

used as both a brewhouse and cattle shed, though the original thatch

had been destroyed by a fire in 1910. ‘We saw the unloved barn and

felt compelled to revive it,’ recalls Olivia.

At the time the couple were living in a cottage they’d renovated

but, with two young children, they needed more space. ‘We’d lived

in loft apartments in London and craved open-plan living once again.

This building had that potential,’ explains Olivia.

They bought the property in January 2007 with existing planning

permission for a residential conversion but the plans weren’t ideal.

‘The scheme spoiled the open aspect of the barn and failed to take

advantage of the views. There were so many conditions attached it

would have been virtually impossible to build,’ recalls Gary. So he and

his daughter Laura, an architect, drew up a design, creating modern,

open interiors while enhancing the barn’s unique character. ‘It’s

important to consider how you want to use the space. Think about

the practicality of materials, the orientation of rooms towards

views, the means of access and through traffic. I always make

mock-up walls or cupboards to test them in the space because no one

lives in a drawing!’ says Gary. With support from English Heritage, the

new planning application was passed and the building work began.

Local builders spent the next two years on the project. ‘Among

the many changes we made was removing an asbestos lean-to roof,

HALLWAY

Gary designed the metal

picture shelves, which

were made by a local

metal worker. The

bench and basket were

picked up at an auction

LIVING ROOM

Pictures line the walls

of the pared-back space.

The sofa and oversized

footstool are both by

B&B Italia and the rug

is from John Lewis



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KITCHEN

Huge glass windows

and doors allow light

to stream in

OLIVIA’S OFFICE

The study area is lined

with books held on

a Swedish metal

shelving system

COOL ARRANGEMENT

Olivia has been

collecting glass for

the past 20 years


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which had been attached to the building and concreted into the

ground,’ explains Gary. ‘We got rid of more dilapidated and unwanted

features and installed a mezzanine floor, which acts as an internal

diaphragm to strengthen the structure.’ At an early stage in the

building Olivia planted climbing roses and thousands of tulips in the

courtyard. ‘The builders thought I was crazy but it was an excellent

idea as, when we finally moved in, the garden had become

established and gave the barn a more lived-in feel,’ she recalls.

The conversion makes maximum use of the natural light and beauty

of its surroundings, with rooms and windows positioned to capture

the best views. A ground-source pump and solar panels provide

ecofriendly heating and hot water, helping the barn to gain Suffolk’s

first A-rated energy performance certificate. Good use has been made

of sustainable and reusable materials. ‘We wanted to recycle as much

as possible from the site and retain the fabric of the existing barn.

Everywhere you look there’s something that has been re-used and

has a story attached,’ says Gary. The L-shaped kitchen is a perfect

example with its steel sections recycled from the demolished sheds.

Contemporary furniture and vintage pieces sit happily side by side.

‘I enjoy the weekly auction in Diss, Norfolk, and have picked up some

brilliant buys there. I also collect glass and have pieces from markets

and antiques shops all over the world,’ says Olivia. With its great

natural light and wide-open spaces, the barn is an ideal location for

photoshoots and the couple let out the property to holidaymakers

when they’re away. ‘The lovely barn, the surrounding fields and the

fabulous, dramatic skies make this a truly special place for everyone

to enjoy, and we wouldn’t want to live anywhere else,’ she says. HB

l Gary Rowland can be reached on 0783 184 9069; Laura

Rowland on 0793 122 4249 or visit betweenbricks.co.uk

GUEST BEDROOM

Cushions made by Olivia

and glass showcased

on windowsills provide

bursts of colour. The

1960s orange table is

from a TW Gaze auction

CORRIDOR

Bright, bold hues in

Johnstone’s paint on

the bedroom doors add

interest to the space


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BEDROOM

An industrial look is the

theme in this room.

Olivia has dressed the

metal bed, which was

bought at auction, with

simple white bedlinen

and a lacy duvet cover

ENSUITE BATHROOM

A walk-in shower in

the couple’s ensuite is

sleek and luxurious. The

photograph of Sergei

Polunin at the Royal

Ballet is by Rick Guest


Olivia shares her advice on warming up large rooms

*Create a more intimate feel by introducing texture and colour into

open-plan areas. For example, the exposed brick wall in the kitchen

brings warmth to the monochrome scheme.

*Wall art can serve a similar function. The pieces in our living room,

arranged using the full height of the wall, bring colour and shape to

the space, as do the bright upholstered armchairs.

*Use bookshelves, such as the ones we have in our office area,

to define the function of an area and create a sense of privacy.

MAKING an open-plan space cosy

EXTERIOR

Olivia and Gary

transformed an old

outbuilding into a

contemporary glass

and brick home


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HOME PROFILE

THE OWNERS Mhairi and

Steven Dobbie, both 32,

live here with their son

Cathal, three. Mhairi and

Steven are both architects

and Mhairi recently set

up her own practice

THE PROPERTY A three-bed

house on the island of

North Uist, designed by

Mhairi and Steven and

completed in 2009

COST OF LAND £25,000

COST TO BUILD £150,000


£210,000

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EXTERIOR

Set in stunning

Hebridean crofting

country, the house

is clad in Scotlarch

painted pale grey

and trimmed with

dark blue

WORDS FIONA REID PHOTOGRAPHY SUSAN BURNELL

The catalyst for Mhairi and Steven Dobbie’s relocation

from Edinburgh to North Uist may have been work,

but their decision to put down roots on the island

was down to their desire to build their own home –

an impossibility in Edinburgh or the surrounding area, where

land is so expensive. ‘We looked for a while at different sites

on Uist and then this one came up and it was the nicest we’d

seen,’ explains Mhairi. ‘It has beautiful, uninterrupted views

over the sea loch to the north.’

The quarter-acre plot had been crofting land. The couple

had definite ideas about the kind of house they wanted to build

on it and adapted the plans in response to the site. ‘We liked

the idea of something contemporary that would blend with the

surrounding landscape,’ says Mhairi. ‘We wanted the colours

of the house to reflect the scenery, and the design and position

to make the most of the views.’

While the couple share similar views on design, Steven’s focus

is on the materials. ‘He’s likely to choose contrasting materials

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their own home came true

when they found a spectacular site

on the Scottish island of North Uist

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KITCHEN

The lights and stools are

from Ikea, while the

Rosina splashback tiles

are from Bisazza. A

chalkboard panel on the

island unit transforms

the space into a play

area for Cathal

VIEW INTO

LIVING ROOM

The tongue-and-

groove panelling

is painted in

Farrow & Ball’s

Elephant’s

Breath. Large-

profile tiling

from Homebase

flows

throughout the

ground floor

and an interesting palette of textures,’ she says. But with

her instinctive feel for colour, it was Mhairi who led most of

the decisions on the interior.

From the outset the couple wanted their home to be very

energy efficient. ‘After renting places where the cost of oil

was horrendous, we really knew the value of a low-energy

house and designed ours to maximise solar gain and have

high levels of insulation.’

The couple were renting a house nearby so were able

to oversee the build on a daily basis. They worked with a

recommended local builder, who started on site in April, and

the house was completed just 12 months later. The builder

sourced the majority of the materials and managed the

subcontractors for the plumbing and electrical installations.

‘We wanted a high-quality finish and weren’t pushed for time

as our rent wasn’t expensive,’ says Mhairi.

The external timber cladding is Scotlarch, a locally sourced

Scottish larch, which the couple painted pale grey and teamed

with a dark blue on the horizontal timber cladding. Both colours

work beautifully with the landscape. The porch is clad in green

fibre cement sheeting and has a turf roof, while the dormers

and the window seat are finished in EPDM black rubber.

Mhairi and Steven were keen that their home should have

open, flowing spaces, so there are only two internal doors on


KITCHEN OUTLOOK

The NorDan window in

the kitchen frames the

view of the sea loch


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LIVING ROOM

A Hwam multi-fuel

stove complements the

underfloor heating.

The pendant lights are

from Ikea and the built-in

bookcase was made by

the builder and sized to

accommodate baskets

holding Cathal’s toys

‘Visitors say howmuch bigger thehouse feels inside than it looks from

the outside,’ SAYSMHAIRI

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HALLWAY

A picture window makes

the most of the view

over the South Uist hills.

The rug is a roe deer

skin, from Edinburgh

farmer’s market

the ground level – one into the bathroom and the other for the

bedroom. ‘Visitors say how much bigger the house feels inside

than it looks from the outside,’ says Mhairi, ‘and that’s because

of the openness of the plan.’

Vaulted ceilings in the two upstairs bedrooms create the

same sense of space. To maximise the floor area, storage was

built into the design at every opportunity, such as the

wardrobes tucked into the eaves.

The couple were canny when sourcing internal fittings. ‘We

prioritised the things we really wanted to spend money on,

such as the tiles in the shower room and solid oak worktops in

the kitchen, and saved money elsewhere,’ says Mhairi. ‘The floor

tiles on the ground level, for instance, are from a DIY store.’

Wood-panelled internal walls give a nod to the traditional

houses on the island. ‘It’s a modern take on something

traditional,’ says Mhairi of the tongue and groove that features

throughout. A joiner made them on site from Douglas fir.

Mhairi’s advice to anyone thinking of tackling a similar

project? It’s simple: ‘Concentrate on the details,’ she says. ‘This

wasn’t an elaborate or expensive house to build. It’s the small

details that make it really special.’ HB

l Call builder Roddy MacDonald on 01876 560262

l Contact Mhairi’s practice, Studio Hebrides Architecture

on 01876 580606; studiohebrides.co.uk


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Now painted blue, the

Ikea bed and drawers

belonged to Mhairi as a

child. Her mother, textile

artist Pat Archibald

(patarchibald.com), made

the tepee and quilt using

fabric from the children’s

range at Ikea


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It was a lot of hassle, but ultimately worth it

*Mhairi and Steven installed a ground-source heat pump that supplies

underfloor heating, as well as hot water, throughout the house. It was

a challenge in terms of logistics and budget. ‘We originally had a 90

per cent mortgage approved and 10 per cent of that was for the

renewables,’ explains Mhairi, ‘but this was in 2008 when the market

crashed and our lender backed out at the last minute because we were

cladding the house in timber.’ Instead, the couple were granted an 80

per cent mortgage. They made up the 10 per cent shortfall by a

combination of saving hard and a short-term loan. They also received

a £4,000 grant towards the cost of the heat pump and underfloor

heating through the Energy Saving Trust (energysavingtrust.org.uk).

*Because there wasn’t enough land to use the coil system for the

ground-source heat pump, the decision was taken to drill two 80m-deep

boreholes. ‘The biggest challenge was getting a drilling rig to the island,

because there wasn’t one locally,’ says Mhairi. Digging the boreholes

took three days at a cost of £9,500, while the heat pump, hot-water

cylinder and underfloor heating installation cost a further £10,500. ‘But

our bills are very low. We now only have one for electricity, which covers

the heating and hot water. It’s around 50 per cent of the cost of the oil

and electricity we used in our rented house.’

FITTING ground-source heating BATHROOM

Like the kitchen

worktop, the counter

in the bathroom is

made from solid oak.

Mhairi painted the

panelling in Farrow

& Ball’s London Clay

‘This wasn’t an elaborate or expensivehouse to build. It’s the small detailsthat make it special,’ SAYSMHAIRI

MASTER BEDROOM

A Missoni Home Onofrio

throw from Amara

decorates the bed. The

side table is from the

Futon Company, while

the parquet flooring

came from Russwood


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ALL AGLOWWORDS HEATHER GRATTON PHOTOGRAPHY RACHEL WHITING STYLING FRANCINE KAYE

Rich colour and a distinctive style have made this house a home

DINING AREA

Louisa rests on an

Ikea sofa. The dining

table and bench were

made by her father

and the chairs were a

gift from her mother

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HOME PROFILE

THE OWNERS Louisa Broad,

47, a social worker, and

her husband Nick, 47, a

company director, live here

with their two children,

Jude, 10, and Ruby, eight

THE PROPERTY A four-

bedroom detached 1930s

house in Hove, East Sussex

PRICE £750,000

MONEY SPENT £20,000


£850,000

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KITCHEN/DINING

ROOM

The couple kept the

1970s wooden kitchen

units but replaced the

bamboo wallpaper

with Dulux Elderflower

Tea paint on the walls



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More often than not when people buy a

house it’s because they’ve fallen in love with

it, but this wasn’t quite the case for Louisa

Broad and her husband Nick. Having moved

from London to be near the Sussex coast and with the

lease on their rented flat due to expire, they were

desperate to buy their own home.

Taking action, Nick posted letters through letterboxes in

the area they liked, asking owners if they would consider

selling. After a few weeks they got a response from a

couple wanting to downsize who were about to put their

property on the market. The 1930s house wasn’t in the

style that Louisa and Nick preferred – Louisa wanted a

Victorian house with a pretty facade – but it was close

to the beach and good local schools.

Inside the decor was stuck in the 1970s, with swirly

carpets and flowery wallpaper. ‘I was itching to make my

own mark on the house,’ says Louisa. However, Nick

persuaded her to delay undertaking any decorating for a

year, partly to make sure they knew what they wanted but

also because all the budget had been used to buy the house.

When they did begin the work it was a case of revamping

rather than undertaking any structural work. The couple

started small by tackling the downstairs cloakroom first

and then gradually made their way around the house,

decorating one room at a time.

Most of the work went without a hitch. However, a few

months after the bathroom had been fitted, mould started

to appear on the walls. After investigating the problem

they discovered that the plumbing had not been installed

LIVING ROOM

Walls painted in Dulux

Nigerian Sands give

year-round warmth to

the space and contrast

beautifully with the black

sofa – an eBay find. The

mid-century sideboard is

from Emmaus

LANDING

An inherited chest

of drawers and

vintage runner add

interest to the

white space




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IN DETAIL

The living room

floor was sanded

and varnished, and

Louisa has used

a textured rug to

soften the look

SOFT TOUCH

Velvet cushions

from Habitat perk

up a vintage trunk

BRIGHT BLOOMS

Fresh flowers

complement the

walls, providing an

extra ray of sunshine

CREATURE

COMFORTS

Tom the cat poses

on an orange silk

throw – a charity

shop buy – in the

master bedroom

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Louisa offers ideas for revamping a small bathroom

*Plan carefully. We wanted to make sure we got the layout

right, so Nick drew a scaled plan on graph paper, then cut

out the shapes for the bath, toilet, shower and basin,

moving them around until we were happy with everything.

*Take time at this stage to get the design right, as rectifying

mistakes later on can be costly.

*Make the most of every inch. We had a space-saving,

freestanding wooden cabinet made by a carpenter to house

the basin and added recesses in the wall for extra storage.

PLAN IT to perfection

correctly and there was a permanent leak. The whole

bathroom had to come out and be started from scratch.

Louisa’s love of rich colour is apparent throughout the

house, with bright textiles, patterned ceramics and walls

painted in bold hues combining to striking effect. Her

inspiration came from her mother, who ran a vintage shop

in London’s Covent Garden in the 1970s, as well as design

ideas picked up on visits to India, Turkey and Australia.

The couple shopped for most of their furniture on eBay,

while Louisa’s father made the shelves in the kitchen, a bench

and the dining table. Six years on and the family has come to

love this home. ‘With its large square rooms and light-filled

hallway, this house was built for family life and, although

Victorian houses may be prettier, it suits us perfectly,’ says

Louisa. What began as a matter of convenience has turned

out to be a very good move after all. HB

RUBY’S ROOM

White walls provide

a background for the

colourful cushions and

bedspread, which were

picked up on trips to

Turkey and India. The

cherry blossom light

is from Habitat

BATHROOM

Vibrant colour

continues with walls

painted in Dulux Salsa

Red. The sanitaryware

is from Bathstore


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H O M E A D V I C E


TAKETHEPLUNGEANDFINDAGOODPLUMBER

WHERETOSTARTLOOKING‘Firstly, ask around for

recommendations and

references,’ says James Foy

of James Foy Plumbing in

Liverpool (jamesfoyplumbing.

co.uk). ‘If a family or friend has

found a reliable company they’d

use again, then that’s a good

starting point. Secondly, most

established companies will have

staff who hold industry-

recognised qualifications.

‘If your plumber is dealing

with your boiler, for example,

ask to view his Gas Safe card.

Even better, ask his company

beforehand and request their

Gas Safe ID. You can then check

before they arrive and you’ll be

able to see his or her face online

at gassaferegister.co.uk. If you

need work carried out on an

oil-fired system, check your

plumber is registered with

OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical

Association) at oftec.org.uk.’

HOWCANYOUTELLAGOODPLUMBERFROMACOWBOY?‘Telling beforehand isn’t always

easy otherwise we wouldn’t

have a problem with cowboys!’

says James. ‘Generally, a good

plumber will hold qualifications.

Don’t be scared to ask about

them, as genuine tradesmen

won’t have a problem discussing

it with you. Using an established

company that has a few

engineers as opposed to

“one-man bands” gives you

an extra safety net. However,

there are also excellent plumbers

who work on their own.’

WHATSHOULDYOUCHECKFOR?It depends why you’re

employing them. For gas-related

work, such as boilers, checking

their Gas Safe card is an

absolute must. For a bathroom

installation, for instance, simply

ask whether you could see some

of their work. They should have

no hesitation in showing or

sending you photographs.

ISTHEPRICEFAIR?According to James, ‘A

company, and even a self-

employed single plumber,

should be able to give you a

fixed price based on time, plus

required materials and parts.

Make sure you’re clear about

call-out charges.

‘If it’s not an emergency,

then get at least three written

estimates so you can see the

true cost of the work.’

If the plumber will need to buy

parts and materials, ask for a

breakdown in the quotation.

You can then go online to see

if the prices roughly match up.

This can be especially important

for boiler parts as they can be

very expensive.

Never pay 100 per cent of the

cost up front. The plumber

might ask for a deposit if

expensive materials or parts are

needed – this especially applies

to individual plumbers – but if

you do pay a percentage up

front, ask to see receipts.

USEFULRESOURCESGo online

*Ask on Facebook or Twitter

for friends or trusted contacts

to recommend a plumber

they’ve used recently.

* Look at ratedpeople.com, a

website and Apple and Android

app that allows homeowners

to leave recommendations for

tradesmen they’ve used.

*Go direct to the experts.

For repairs to boilers, showers

and other major household

items, ask the manufacturer or

supplier to recommend local

or specialist plumbers. Take a

look at the company website;

for example Vaillant boilers

(vaillant.co.uk) has a useful

section called ‘Find a central

heating installer’ and Worcester

Bosch (worcester-bosch.co.uk)

has a free iPhone app that

allows you to search for a

recommended expert

by postcode.

* If you’re a Women’s Institute

member, check to see if your

local branch has a list of trusted

contractors recommended by

individuals in the group.

Price check

* See whatprice.co.uk for

estimates of typical plumbing

jobs contributed by the site’s

online community. You can

also use the site to search for

recommended plumbers and

free quotes. Here are some

prices of typical plumbing jobs

from whatprice.co.uk:

Fix stopcock £78

Mend leaky tap £48

Replace radiator £295.

* The Which? website also

has an authoritative guide

to plumbing costs and prices

– visit which.co.uk.

Understand the jargon

* Plumbing is a technical

business and the language used

by plumbers can be confusing.

Look up unfamiliar terms at

homeserve.com, the home

maintenance site.

BRICKS+MONEY

Whether you’ve got a plumbing emergency or need a boiler orappliance installed, here’s how to know you’ve got the right person

Keeping you up to date with the latest property and financial news

‘I couldn’t have asked formore’When Lesley Richards, 46, a company secretary fromBarnsley, SouthYorkshire, had two plumbing emergencies, local plumberNeil Poynterof Bespoke Plumbing andGas came to her rescue.‘I first calledNeil onChristmas Eve to deal with a leaking radiator,’

says Lesley, ‘and the second time I had a burst pipe and water wasbringing down the dining room ceiling. He arrived within 20minutes.Neil explains everything really well and I think that’s vital with anytradesman, and I was happy with the price.My boiler broke downrecently, and before he repaired the fault he spoke tomy electriciantomake sure hewas fully informed.He even textedme the nextday to check the boilerwasworkingOK.Now that’swhat I call service!’

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CHATTERIS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE (left)

MALCOLMJAMES,01A33 A34411Looking for something brand new and

ultra-modern? This purpose-built workplace

residence has five bedrooms (three with

ensuites), an open-plan kitchen/family

room, study, playroom and a separate

1,100 sq ft detached two-storey annexe,

which houses a double garage with a

workroom/studio on top.

BOCKLETON, TENBURYWELLS,

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FISHERGERMAN,H1CH5AGEGGHBuilt as a home for retired clergymen, Church

Vane House is a 19th-century property with

a range of workrooms and outbuildings set

around a brick-paved courtyard. There are

four double bedrooms, a 27ft dining room

across the front of the house, plus a

conservatory with an adjoining terrace.

GERMANSWEEK, BEAWORTHY,

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STAGS,H15EEAAFCCCIn the garden of this thatched cottage is a

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with wooden doors leading to the garden

and a cosy kitchen with a Stanley stove.

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CHESTERTONHUMBERTS,H15GGBCAHHGWarren House is a stunning period gem that

offers plenty of space for working from home.

There is a separate two-bedroom cottage, a

detached two-storey barn, and a workshop

and store. The main house has five bedrooms,

a farmhouse kitchen and three reception

rooms, and it all comes with seven acres.

PROPERTY gossipAburglary at thisMayfair cornermansionis believed to have been the inspiration forThePink Panthermovie. In the 1950s, thetwo-bedroomflat was home to societyhostess LadyNorahDocker. One day, hermaid left the front door openand £100,000of jewels, including a pink-diamond ring,were stolen. ‘Theflat, now for sale at £4.4m,hasplayedhost to some interestingpeopleand parties,’ says PeterWetherell,MDofWetherell estate agency (020 7529 5566).

@HB: Why is insurance a worry when

improving your home?

@Michael_Ossei: Most buildings insurance

is based on the structure of the house when

the policy is taken out. It may be invalid if

you make changes

@HB: What improvements might mean

that the cover needs updating?

@Michael_Ossei: Anything that changes the

structure of the home: knocking down a wall

or building an extension or a loft conversion

@HB: When would I need to take out

specialist insurance?

@Michael_Ossei: If your home has metal,

wood, glass or any other non-standard

roofing or exterior walls

@HB: Why do I need extra insurance

while building work is carried out?

@Michael_Ossei: Depending on the work, your

home could be more exposed to #burglary,

but there is also risk of accidental damage

@HB: Won’t the builder’s own insurance

cover that?

@Michael_Ossei: Check that your builder’s

public liability insurance will last the length

of the work but this doesn’t always cover

accidental damage or #burglary HB

TWITTER TALK

Michael Ossei, personal financeexpert at uSwitch.com, adviseson building work and insurance

We want to move house butI’ve just been put on a zero-hours contract.

Zero-hour contracts offer no guarantee

of regular work or a steady income

– and a mortgage lender needs to see

proof of both. If you can’t provide

these, the lender will have to take this

into account, as if work dries up, you

may struggle to repay the mortgage.

It all boils down to how much your

partner earns: if he has a healthy salary

this may be enough on its own to fund

the move. It might make sense to

look for another job where you have

a guaranteed income before making a

mortgage application. See more from

Melanie at housebeautiful.co.uk in the

expert advice section.

Willmynewcontractafectourmortgage?

PROPERTYFINANCESPECIALIST

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Money expert

and founder

of Bien Media

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TRANSFORMATIONS

CELEBRATE

AMAZING

This ‘RoomTransformed’ impressedjudgesSophieConran,GarethBridge,BrianBerryandEditor JuliaGoodwin,winningClareandAnthonyC3,E00worthofprizes fromHouseofFraser

(Excluding building and

electrical work)

Flooring... £1,000

Doors... £2,000

Plastering... £1,000

Paint... £100

Furniture... £1,500

TOTAL... £5,600

WHAT IT COST

WHO LIVES HERE

Clare Dent, 38, who works

in a bank, and her husband

Anthony, 45, a project

manager, live in Cumbria

with their daughters Olivia,

seven, and Heather, four

THE PROPERTY

A three-bedroom 1950s

bungalow, which the couple

bought for £225,000. The

small rooms were outdated

and needed extensive

redecoration and

refurbishment, including

the dining and kitchen

areas, at a total cost of

£70,000. The property

is now worth £300,000.

HOME PROFILE

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MARVEL

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Tackling most of the work themselves,

one couple have created a bright and

spacious room for all the family to enjoy

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WINNING ROOM

Warm woods and clean

lines create a stunning,

stylish look. A dining

table by Ebbe Gehl for

John Lewis complements

the older furniture,

while white Eames-style

chairs keep the scheme

feeling fresh. Wooden

tri-folding doors from

Magnet connect the

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Fabulous FLOORING

Clare and Anthony offer advice on laying a floating oak floor

* Check that the sub-floor is sound, dry and level, and add a

damp-proof membrane if necessary. A floating floor can be fitted

on wooden battens, a plywood or chipboard base. We fitted ours

over existing floorboards and added a 3mm foam underlay for thermal

and sound insulation, and to reduce any unevenness.

* Acclimatise your wood by keeping it in the area in which it will

be fitted for a minimum of two weeks before installation.

* Lay the boards at 90 degrees to any battens. It’s best to run the

planks lengthways, leading away from the door. Lay the floor dry to

check it looks good before gluing the tongues and grooves together.

* Be sure to leave an expansion gap of at least 15mm around the

edges of the room, trimming door jambs, linings and architraves to

allow the wood to expand and contract to avoid warping or buckling.


For Clare and Anthony Dent, it didn’t take long to dream

up a plan for their new dining room. In fact the seeds of

the scheme were sown when they first viewed the property

in 2007. ‘The bungalow was built in the 1950s and had

lots of little rooms, including a small kitchen and a tiny dining

room,’ Clare remembers. ‘We immediately had a clear idea that

if we moved the kitchen into a new extension on the side of the

house, then knocked these two poky rooms together, we could

create one large family dining space.’

The couple planned to complete the project before the birth of

their second child, but adding the extension took a little longer

than expected, mainly because they carried out most of the work

themselves. Clare and Anthony did, however, enlist the help of

Anthony’s father, who is a joiner, and employed professionals for

jobs such as plastering and electrical work. By the time they came

to transform the dining room itself, baby Heather had arrived.

‘We’d imagined it would all be finished by that point, but things

don’t always go to plan,’ says Clare. ‘The old kitchen occupied the

space where the dining table is now but we couldn’t get rid of it until

the very last minute or we’d have had nowhere to cook. Looking

back, it was a difficult and hectic phase, but we just got on with it.’

The couple’s previous home had been a Victorian terrace

decorated in traditional style, but their move to this mid-century

property inspired a change of direction: ‘I started looking at pieces

of furniture from the 1950s and ’60s, and it wasn’t long before I was

hooked,’ says Clare. ‘The first thing I bought was a sideboard for

£100 at a local saleroom, and then I sourced the rest of the furniture

from a mixture of auctions and charity shops. It felt good to

introduce pieces that matched the style of the house so well.’

To these bargain finds, the latest being a vintage Ladderax modular

storage system, the couple added tri-folding doors and a solid oak

floor. They painted one feature wall in a cool shade of blue-grey and

introduced Scandi-style prints on cushions and lampshades, all

designed and made by Clare. ‘I’ve always had a strong creative

streak and studied fine art and art history at university,’ she explains.

‘But more recently I enrolled in an evening class and learned the

technique of silk-screen printing. The pieces I produced are all a

good match for the colour and style of the room.’

Always keen to have a scheme on the go, Anthony and Clare have

left space in their new dining room for a staircase, paving the way

for a loft conversion at some point in the future. ‘That’s our ultimate

plan, but for the moment we’re happy with things as they are,’ says

Clare. ‘There is lots of room for the girls to play, and the whole area

feels spacious, bright and open. What’s more, we use it for every

meal, every day, so it suits us down to the ground.’ HB

KITCHEN EXTENSION

The dining room now links

directly to the new kitchen.

A new oak floor from

flooringsupplies.co.uk brings

a sleek, streamlined effect to

the uncluttered space. The

sunburst clock, bought on

eBay, suits the scheme



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‘I started looking at pieces offurniture from the 1950s and ’60sand it wasn’t long before I was

hooked,’ SAYS CLARE

DINING AREA

A wall painted in Fired Earth’s

Graphite, a cool grey-blue, is the

perfect foil to the warm wood

tones. The 1960s Ladderax

modular unit offers versatile

storage for games, books and

crockery including this Engadine

design by Johnson Brothers

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7 GLOSS COATED Budding chefs will love this enamel cookware range, with its sleek black finish. Tefal Ingenio cookware,

from £20 for 14cm saucepan, John Lewis 8 VINTAGE TREASURE This elegant candlestick holder could be mistaken for

an antique heirloom. Jade green glass candle holder, £44, Ebury Home and Garden 9 SPLASH OUT Give your bathroom

a burst of brightness with fresh new towels. Turquoise towels, from £3 for hand towel, Asda

1 SKILLED EFFECT Get a handprinted fabric look at a high street price. Butterfly cushion, £7, Asda 2 TASTE OF ITALY

With its curvy shape, this vase is reminiscent of Murano glass from the 1950s. Living In Colour Collection Striped glass

vase, £16.99, Dunelm 3 ORIENT EXPRESS For a touch of faded charm, hang this eastern-inspired piece on a wall

or rest it on an antique bureau. Hanami three-piece wall picture (H90cm x W90cm x D3.5cm), £49.90, Butlers

4 MIRROR MIRROR The style of the season. Madam Stoltz mirror with rope detailing, £39.99, Flitty Bird 5 METAL

MAGIC Simple but practical, this stool has all the edgy good looks of industrial design. Barstool, £59, Achica 6 BRIGHT

IDEA Hang this affordable light in the kitchen or over a dining table for an injection of colour. Leon pendant light, £40, Bhs



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10 COORDINATING SCHEME

Accessories are the perfect finishing

touch to bring a look together and

are the most affordable and fun

part of decorating. Choose

variations in textures and finishes

to add interest to your room.

Austin side tables in Moroccan

Orange, Grey and Chartreuse, £99

each; Chartreuse angular vase,

£12; Teal angular vase, £25; Teal

Geometric Design knitted cushion,

£25; all Linea at House of Fraser


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11 PLAIN BUT INTERESTING

For a versatile rug that will work in

almost any room, choose a neutral

colour with texture for interest.

This affordable rug is made from

100 per cent wool and has a subtle

checkerboard pattern.

Stockholm wool rug, from £44.99

for 80cm x 150cm, Dunelm


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12 FEEL GOOD Chunky knits give a sumptuous touch to a room and this throw is perfect for keeping warm on those

lingering winter days. Moss-knit blanket, £49, H&M Home 13 SITTING COMFORTABLY Smart and distinguished

beyond its pricetag, this chair offers understated elegance for a sophisticated scheme. Percy chair, £99, made.com

14 MONOCHROME MAGIC Update everyday china by mixing in something special. With a handmade, irregular finish,

this bowl will bring simple artisan character to any table. Artwel Pottery deep bowl, £26, Toast

15 CURVE APPEAL Enhance an existing lighting scheme with new table lamps in beautiful shapes and elegant colours.

Castellane Glass table lamp, £44.98, B&Q 16 AFFORDABLE LUXURY Blankets are the stalwart of any instant makeover

and these are hand-woven from organic cotton. Hamam blankets in (from top) Pebble, £45; Midnight, £40; Herringbone,

£40; New Abacus, £40; all Neutral House 17 BLACK MAGIC Get ready for entertaining by transforming your dining table

with stunning glassware. Studio Matt Black wine glass, £8, Betty Jackson. Black at Debenhams

18 SMART SPARE For a chic guest bedroom look, mix silvery greys with soft gold and white. Colour Percale duvet cover,

from £49.99; pillowcase, from £15.99; Damask Print pillowcase, from £8.99; Capital and Frieze cushion covers,

both £19.99; Jacquard Shiny cushion cover, £39.99; all Zara Home 19 A BIT ON THE SIDE New nightstands will revive

a bedroom in minutes. Brusali bedside table, £25, Ikea 20 SPACE INVADER Make small areas feel bigger by painting

nooks and crannies in a striking grey. Knightsbridge 215 Absolute matt emulsion, £32.50 for 2.5L, Little Greene

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21 FINE VINTAGE Go retro and paint kitchen walls in a colour with heritage appeal and then add nostalgic accessories.

Kitchen items, from £5 for biscuit tin, Asda; Grape Chalky Interior matt, £34 for 2.5L, Marston & Langinger

22 DEEP PURPLE Revamp your workspace with gloss laminate splashbacks, available in 44 colours. Odyssey Quebec

Oak worksurface and upstand with Mulberry splashback, both £30 a metre, Bushboard 23 STEP UP Be daring

with your rug and make it the focus of the room. Emblem rug in Purple, £99 for 120cm x 180cm, Woven Ground

24 ROLLER IT Refresh your windows with eyecatching blinds printed in subtle patterns to match your scheme. Layer

with rich velvet curtains for instant glamour or fresh linen for a lighter touch. Blind, from £100 for 60cm x 60cm, Digetex

25 HINT OF THE EXOTIC Moroccan inspired, these ceramic doorknobs can change the look of a chest of drawers or

a wardrobe in a flash. House Doctor DK handpainted Porcelain doorknobs, £4.50 each, Flitty Bird


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26 STYLE WITHOUT SPEND Get a designer look without the pricetag with this contemporary lamp. Wooden Tripod

floor lamp with cream shade, £75, Sainsbury’s 27 SO HANDY Artworks and quirky curios give a home character. These

hands will look wonderful on a console table by the front door, where they can hold your post. Cast Iron hands, £30,

Cox & Cox 28 MAKE YOUR BED Visually stunning, this bedlinen has a subtle pattern that won’t dominate the room and

features crisp white to freshen your scheme. Alhambra double duvet set, £40, Kingsley Home

29 PERFECTLY FRAMED The instant you put pictures on the wall, your house becomes a home. This pretty image is in the

style of fine cutwork – a big trend this season. Home Framed, £12.98, B&Q 30 REST ASSURED Almost too good for feet,

this fine footstool will take pride of place in the living room. Orson footstool in Pansy Purple, £99, made.com HB

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MASTERCLASSMOODBOARD

In this new series we tackle your decorating dilemmas

QQ My kitchen/dining room doesn’t get much natural

light and feels dark all year round. How can I turn

it into a space that would work for casual entertaining

and that my family and I will want to spend time in?

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S T Y L E A D V I C E

Clockwise, from above: Brick wallpaper,

£49 a roll, Rockett St George. Twisted yarn,

£1, Flitty Bird. Hamma linen fabric in Force,

£55 a metre, Malabar. Historisk number

tag, £1 for 10, Ikea. Residence tile, £2.02

each, The Winchester Tile Company. Copper

pan, £69, M&S. Fabrics, from top: Hessian,

from a selection, The Cloth House.

Madura Linen Weave in Pewter,

£32.90 a metre, Linwood. Lucielle

1039, £45 a metre, Harlequin. Fairfax in

Ivory, £19 a metre, Clarke & Clarke. Grey

paint chart, Little Greene. Zinc letter,

£16, Anthropologie. Blackboard paint

(on board), £5.95 for 500ml, Wilko


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ATry an industrial-style scheme. Cover one wall with a

brick-efect paper and lay wood flooring. Lighten the space

by using a pale grey on the other walls and dress windows

with natural linens. Then add utility-chic accessories…


Calia dining table, £550;

Tolix H stool in Raw Steel,

£199; Tolix A56 armchair

in Raw Steel, £225; Tolix A

chair in Black, £199; Davey

school ceiling lights, £399

each; all John Lewis


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Opt for bench-style diningfor a family friendly and sociable dining area.

Felix industrial reclaimed dining table, from £875

for 160cm; bench, £375; both Alexander & Pearl

Introduce metal chairsthat are stackable,

wipe-clean and ideal

for the retro element

of this look.

Industrial cafe

chair in Grey,

£185, Rose

and Grey

Add a metal storage unitwith a beautiful glass front to display crockery.

Nordal Downtown iron cabinet (H185cm

x W120cm x D40cm), £1,250, Flitty Bird

Choosemodernstoragesuch as this

manoeuvrable

kitchen trolley,

which is handy

for vegetables.

Raskog

kitchen

trolley,

£50, Ikea HB

Mix glasswareusing chunky carafes,

tumblers and

wine glasses for

a rustic feel.

Short goblet,

£45 for six,

Cox & Cox

Light upevening meals

by adding

candles in

shapely metal

holders.

Tin candlestick,

from £34,

Tine K Home

Softenseatingwith linen

cushions

featuring retro

typography.

Cushion cover,

£14.99, H&M

Chalk upwith a handy

blackboard that’s

perfect for

shopping and

‘to-do’ lists.

Wood framed

blackboard

(90cm x 60cm),

£65, Horsfall

and Wright

Go for warm floorswith a natural jute rug. It

will add cosiness to your

room while maintaining

the pared-back look.

Jute Braided square rug

(350cm x 350cm), £495,

The Conran Shop

Hang a row ofpendant lightsabove your dining table to

create a stunning atmosphere

and illuminate your space.

Freja copper pendant light,

£95, Bodie and Fou

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Grey will be everywhere

in 2014 and Serpentine

is a versatile shade –

sophisticated and

tranquil, and warm

enough to cope with our

north European light.

A brilliant backdrop

to a statement piece

of furniture, it looks

fabulous with our Toad,

Cool Arbour and Wood

Ash colours and simply

makes me want to fill my

home with lovely things.

DAVIDMOTTERSHEAD

MD, LITTLE GREENE

I predict a top trend this

year will be teal. Deeper

and smarter than

turquoise, its richness

combines the gentle

harmony of green with

the serenity of blue and

reminds me of tropical

shimmering seas.

Welcoming and dramatic,

it would work well in

hallways. Use with wood,

white or a deep blue.

LOUISESMITH

SENIOR GLOBAL

COLOUR DESIGNER,

DULUX

Serpentine 233 Intelligent

matt emulsion, £39.50

for 2.5L, Little Greene

Sea Urchin 1 Paint MixingSea Urchin 1 Paint Mixing

System, matt emulsion,

£24.29 for 2.5L, Dulux

Nature is the latest

inspiration and this navy

is reminiscent of the tone

of the mud found at

StiSey beach in Norfolk.

It can be cocooning and

is an ideal choice if

you’re following the

fashion of using rich

colour on all four walls,

which works well both in

big rooms and smaller

spaces such as a study.

SARAHCOLE

MARKETING

DIRECTOR,

FARROW & BALL

Glamorous, confident

and adaptable, Tyrian

Rose works equally

well in modern and

traditional schemes.

A fantastic ‘anchor’,

it’s a good foil for other

strong colours, holding

its own with a host of

browns, yellows, pinks

and blues. Even when

used sparingly it’s

eyecatching enough

to make an impact.

ROBWHITAKER

BRAND DIRECTOR,

FIRED EARTH

Tyrian Rose matt

emulsion, £34 for

2.5L, Fired Earth

Stiffkey Blue No 281

Estate emulsion, £34.50

for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball

LAYER UP

Rather than using a

colour you love with

a coordinating or

contrasting hue, try

layering tone on tone.

Add depth with paler

woodwork and recessed

walls and lighter

chimney breasts. Go for

toning accessories and

add a dramatic splash

with a bold armchair in

velvet or a wildly

patterned rug.

MOODY BLUES

Undeniably powerful,

this bold choice adds

real impact to a room

GROWN-UP GREYS

Sleek, smart and very

cool, there’s one for

every scheme

Experts

reveal the

paint trends

for 2014 and

recommend

their personal

favourites for

your home

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After a conversation

with a trend forecaster

who said pink is the new

black, I talked to my

daughter about what

colour to paint our

kitchen and she agreed

that pink was the way

to go. It’s a happy and

surprising shade and

looks amazing with grey

and splashes of bright

yellow. Our kitchen is a

very busy place and this

colour is truly uplifting.

SOPHIECONRAN

DESIGNER

Dulux Pink Flamingo Fun

2 matt emulsion, £25

for 2.5L, B&Q

Inspired by the catwalks,

this soft coral looks like

being a hit in interiors

too. Somewhere between

a pastel and a bold, it

glows and makes people

smile, adding character

and an element of fun.

To make it feel grown up

I’d mix it with soft greys

and wood and then add

a strong colour such as

chartreuse or charcoal.

JUDYSMITH

COLOUR

CONSULTANT,

CROWN

Crown Honey Fever matt

emulsion, £19.99 for

2.5L, Homebase

Unexpected colours and

finishes will be the way

forward in 2014. This is

a grand drawing room

meets industrial power

station shade; but mix

with white for a fresh and

traditional look, or with

almost any other colour

for a lively, modern feel.

I’d use it on kitchen walls

– the gloss finish makes

it practical too.

SIMONMARCH

OWNER, COLOUR

MAKES PEOPLE

HAPPY

Green continues to be

key for 2014. Our new

Apple is fresh and

vibrant – reminiscent of

the countryside in early

spring – and transforms

rooms into light and airy

spaces. Team with bright

and bold colours, fresh

stripes or checked fabrics

to create styles that range

from grand country to

village cottage.

JOSEPHINEBENNETT

HEAD OF DESIGN,

HOME, LAURA

ASHLEY

Polka Music...* high gloss,

£46 for 2.5L, Colour

Makes People Happy

Apple matt emulsion,

£29 for 2.5L, Laura

Ashley

FOR STORE DETAILS

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‘I predictteal will bea top trend.Deeper andsmarter thanturquoise,its richnesscombines theharmony ofgreen withthe serenityof blue.’LOUISESMITH

SENIORGLOBALCOLOUR

DESIGNER,DULUX

RETRO RETURN

This year the trend for

eclecticism favours a

new look at old favourites.

Choose an item you love

– a painting or vase – and

research colours from

that era. Art Deco corals

and teals will add a warm

vintage feel, while

Georgian blues, greens

and pinks will bring

serious wow factor. HB

CHALKY PINKSGorgeous on their

own Ð even better

with other soft tones

SPRING GREENSChoose shades of

leaf, pea or citrus

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These little ideas will make a big difference to your home

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KITCHEN4 INSIDE RACK A drawer interior that is as useful as it is smart. Plate stand, tray and pot holder unit, £612.40, Porcelanosa 5 ADDED

ATTRACTION Fitting a knife rack to the inside of a wall cupboard door keeps them away from small hands. 30cm magnetic knife rack, £14.38,

Stellar 6 LOWER CASE Instead of reaching up to high shelves in your cabinet, this Pull-down two-tier wire shelf brings items to you. £152.96,

Hafele 7 BOTTLE BANK This Abi solid acacia wine rack (W57cm) holds 12 bottles and looks good enough to have on show. £35, Habitat

1 TALL STORY Stack books on a series of small, movable shelves for a library that looks like a piece of art. Cattelan Italia DNA bookcase in Black

or White painted steel (H181cm), £615, Lime Modern Living 2 SHOW CASE Bring together small treasured items to create a display of memories.

This & That wooden wall cabinet in Black (H45cm x W60cm x D7cm), £69, Graham and Green 3 CLOSE AT HAND Never lose your reading glasses

again with this bookend that has an ingenious holder on the outside. Black or White bookends with storage, £16 a pair, Store

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8 NEAT IDEA A divided jewellery tray lets you find small items at a glance. Part of Made to Measure wardrobes, from £2,000, Sharps

9 HAIR DAY Specially designed for storing styling equipment, this holder comes with a cord store pocket and mesh walls so curling tongs and

hair straighteners cool safely. It can be freestanding or wall hung. Mini Style Station, £16.99, Lakeland 10 DIVIDED LOYALTY Get drawers

organised with these handy compartments, which are great for underwear, socks or scarves. Komplement storage, £15, Ikea

11 ON THE WIRE Towels or toiletries can be kept in order with a pretty Wire basket, £24 for two, Sainsbury’s 12 HANG ON Perfect for a

traditional-style bathroom, these Hoxton over-door hooks make the most of unused space to hang towels, dressing gowns and more. £28, Next Home

13 PAPER FILE Keep post in one place with this Storage basket (24cm square), £17.95, Graham and Green 14 HOOKED ON THE PAST Ideal for

a hallway – or you could try hanging a mini art display from this Wooden coat rack with numbered hooks, £35, Rockett St George 15 WALL ART We love

this Deer Trophy bike holder, which is made of steel with a short-pile faux fur finish to avoid scratches. Available in four colours, £99, Lifestyle Bazaar HB

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with the newHouse Beautiful sofa bed…

…and sit in cosy comfort too!

SLEEPINSTYLEBy night, the practical and

stylish sofa converts into

a spacious double bed

By day, the Villa

Savoye provides

comfy extra seating

● The House Beautiful collection is

available exclusively at DFS. Call

0800 110 5000 to find your nearest

store or visit dfs.co.uk/housebeautiful

to view the complete range

The Villa Savoye

sofa bed comes

in a range of

gorgeous colours,

including Teal and

Grey, in a linen mix:

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3 Oyster

4 Chocolate

5 Biscuit

6 Slate

7 Teal

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comfortable night’s sleep if they get a chance

to sleep in the Villa Savoye sofa bed.

Hand built to order by expert craftsmen at DFS,

the UK’s number one sofa retailer, the new sofa bed

folds out into a comfy double bed and comes in

a range of stylish colours (see right).

Available in medium and large sizes, the bed

converts back into a spacious sofa, giving you extra

seating just when you most need it, too.

And there’s a 10-year guarantee, so you can sit – or

lie – back and relax. The Villa Savoye sofa bed costs

£1,249 for the two-seater deluxe (H91cm x W191cm

x D107/231cm); and £1,299 for the three-seater

deluxe version (H91cm x W212cm x D107/231cm).

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Toulon Dove Grey double duvet cover, £160; Cassis Rose pillowcases, £34.75 each; both The Linen

Works. Throw, £45; floral cushion, £5; dimpled mug, £5.50; all Rigby & Mac. Wibbley striped cushion,

£50; Wally rug, £395; both Loaf. Blu Dot Free Range Marble side table, £299; Twiitter floor lamp, £250;

both Heal’s. Penguin Classics book, £9.99; Illume Boulangerie Jar candle, £14; both Anthropologie.

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U P C Y C L I N G P R O J E C T

BETTER THAN

BESPOKEA 1970s piano stool is revamped and

reupholstered with bold fabric

Wooden table, £450, Habitat.

Ashu wire tray, £14.95, Design

Vintage. Spools of ribbon,

£1.75 each, Flitty Bird. Wooden

ampersand, £15.50, Cox &

Cox. Bamboo basket, £29, The

Conran Shop. Notebooks,

Paperchase and Present &

Correct. Serengeti rug, £100 for

120cm x 170cm, Plantation Rug

Company. A Lady’s Writing

Set, £28, Anthropologie


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Vintage fabric remnants Trytweed, corduroy, wool, velvet oranything medium weight. eBayis a useful source of remnantsA lidded stool This one camefrom environmental charity EccoScrewdriver for removing andreplacing the lid

TO STRIP THE STOOL

Medium and fine gradesandpaperIf sandpaper alone isn’t enough:Paint/varnish stripper Try 100%biodegradable Soy Gel, £26.40 alitre, Dave Roper; an old 50mmpaintbrush; awashing-upspongewith an abrasive side; anold toothbrush for corners

TO FINISHWOODWORK

Sandpaper; fine wire wool;duster; beeswax with lanolinTry Carr & Day & Martin’sLeather Balsam, £12.90, Amazon;soft cloths

TO PAINT THE STOOL

Matt emulsion Try a ready-mixed 30ml colour tester in RichBlack matt emulsion, £1, Dulux;25mm paintbrush

TO REMOVE SEAT COVER

Staple remover Try Draper 43275Heavy Duty staple remover, £4.50,amazon.co.uk

TOUPHOLSTER SEAT

Large scissors, dressmakingscissors or pinking shears;foam If you need to replace theseat stufng, try The Foam Shop.Choose 38mmHigh Firm Blue,send them a template of your seatoutline +5mm all around and askthem to cut the foam to size;PVA or fabric glue; iron andironing board; sewingmachine;strong sewing threadChoosea toning colour; heavy-dutyelectric stapler for upholsteryand 6-8mm staples to fit it (NBsome nail guns also take staples)or 10mmfine tacks (£3.36,upholsterywarehouse.co.uk); smallhammer; staple remover

Choose your fabric and work

out your design. Feel free

to mix textures and colours.

REMOVE the whole lid from the

base, then the seat from the lid,

saving hinges and screws.

STRIP the base and lid base back to

bare wood with sandpaper, paint/

varnish stripper or both. Go over

stubborn areas with sandpaper until

you have a clean, smooth finish.

DUST stool base thoroughly and

apply wax sparingly with a cloth,

removing residue with a second,

clean cloth and buffing to a shine.

PAINT the lid base with two coats

of emulsion, rub down with wire

wool when dry and apply beeswax

as above. If the seat is a nice shape

and in good condition, apply your

new cover on top. If not, remove

staples, discard the cover and

stuffing and order some foam.

IRON (on reverse), then cut out the

fabric following your design and

including seam allowances. You’ll

create one piece of patchwork at

least 10cm larger on all sides than

the area you’re covering.

NB Cut the fabrics square to the

weave; place fabrics such as velvet

with their pile running from the back

to the front of the seat.

PIN AND SEW fabric pieces

together (right sides facing), one

seam at a time, then sew the seam

again for strength. Iron all the

seams open on the wrong side

when you’ve finished.

PLACE your seat with its existing

stuffing or new foam (fixed in

place with PVA glue) on a clean,

flat work surface. Think about the

positioning of your patchwork on

the seat: make sure you know

which is the front (hinges at back)

and that the weave/seams are

square to the seat. Then keeping

the fabric in position, carefully

turn the whole seat over.

PULLING the fabric up firmly over

the base of the frame, fix a staple

midway down each side, 2cm

from the edge. Turn the whole

seat over to check positioning.

CONTINUE fixing at intervals,

working towards the corners from

the initial fixings, two opposite sides

at a time. Keep turning the seat

over to check how it looks – the

fabric should be taut, so you’ll be

pulling hard on it as you work. If at

any point the fabric pulls too much

and spoils the shape, remove the

staple and adjust the tension.

TO FIX square corners, take up the

corner piece of fabric, pull it tightly

forward onto the frame corner and

fix it, positioning it so that the two

fabric flaps either side of the corner

are even. These flaps will create a

pleat on each side of the corner.

WORK OUT where the folds will

be neatest and cut excess fabric

from the middle of the pleats. Fix

the pleats evenly, pulling very firmly

and creating as little bulk as possible.

GO all round the sides adding

more fixings where there are gaps,

pulling the fabric taut each time

and checking how it looks on top.

When you’re satisfied, trim off

excess fabric close to the staples.

REPOSITION the seat on the lid

base and replace the screws.

REASSEMBLE the stool with the

saved hinges and screws. HB


LIFTINGTHE LID

UPCYCLINGEXPERTS

JENNYLLOYDANDJONATHANPARKINturn a tired storagestool into a smartand practical seat

PLAY A NEW TUNE

Transform a dowdy

piano stool into the

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home office with everything close at hand

Desktopessentials

1 De La Espada Orson Desk by Matthew

Hilton, £2,946, HealÕs 2 Concrete mug, £12,

Rockett St George 3 Pencils, from a selection

at Paperchase 4 Toolbox, £27.95, Design

Museum Shop 5 Hay elastic band ball, £4.95,

Liberty 6 Desk memo pad, £10, Paperchase

7 Wooden ruler, £4, Labour and Wait 8 Letter

tray in Coral Tangier, £32, Nina Campbell

collection by Harris and Jones 9 Letter M card,

£2.75, Paperchase 10 For similar leather

case, try notonthehighstreet.com 11 Apple

iPad, from £329, John Lewis 12 Brass number

clips, £14.95 for 12, Liberty 13 Vintage clip,

£4.50, Rose and Grey 14 Envelopes, from a

selection at Paperchase 15 Kaweco roller pen,

£16, Paperchase 16 Single-hole punch,

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£30, John Lewis 23 Steel scissors with

leather case, £13.75, Smug 24 Manual desk

stapler, £9.50, Smug 25 Rubber, £1.49 for

five mixed rubbers, WHSmith 26 Notes

notebook by Studio Sarah in Grey, £10.95,

Quill 27 Wooden pencil sharpeners, £7.95,

Liberty 28 Tape dispenser (not tape), £30,

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BEFORE


F A M I L Y L I V I N G R O O M

With help fromHouseBeautiful, this small living areahas been transformed into a light, bright space

ANEWROOMin twoweeks

WHOLIVESHERE

JennyHale, 51, herhusband, Neil, 53, and theirchildren, Emily, 17, andWilliam, 15, live in thisfour-bedroomdetachedhouse in Esher, Surrey

A striped rug is a

graphic contrast

to the floral fabric

House Beautiful

asked stylist Dilly

to advise Jenny

on her new

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CONTINUEDOVERPAGE

Hung above the

fireplace to create a

focal point, this picture

was the starting point

for the scheme

Accessories in red and

orange with touches of

lime green were used

to distribute colour

across the room

A flower-patterned

Roman blind makes

an eyecatching feature

of the large window

Oak furniture blends

beautifully into the room,

with baskets softening

the look and providing

lots of storage


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‘I’m thrilled that a few simple changes havemade such a dramatic diference to our

living room,’ SAYS JENNY

condition, Jenny just had to

paint the walls, which took

her two days.

DAY 10 Make a blind

Jenny had made the old Roman

blind herself and was able to

reuse all the original fittings

to create the new one.

DAY 11 Make cushions

There was enough fabric left

over for Jenny to make four

cushions that she teamed with

plain red and rust ones from

John Lewis to cosy up the sofa.

DAY 12 Furniture arrives

DAY 13 Lighting

Leftover scraps of floral fabric

were put to good use as Jenny

covered a lampshade to tie in

with the scheme.

DAY 14 Add the finishing

touches

Red and orange accessories

were added to give warmth, with

touches of lime to keep it fresh.

ACTION PLAN

l Paint the walls a soft

neutral shade

l Replace the blind

l Buy new furniture

l Find a rug and accessories

DAY 1 Choose a suitable

colour scheme

Reader Jenny asked stylist

Dilly Orme for advice, as she

wanted to add colour and

warmth to her dark living

room. Dilly suggested they

use Jenny’s favourite artwork

as a starting point. The living

room faces north and it can

feel cool and uninviting,

so extending warm shades

throughout the room was

an excellent solution.

DAY 2 Buy furniture

Dark brown leather sofas and

a black TV stand contributed

to the room’s dark look, so Dilly

suggested that Jenny consider

having light oak furniture as

this would help lift the scheme.

Searching online, Jenny found

the inexpensive Sidmouth Oak

collection from Dunelm with

woven baskets that soften the

look and provide storage.

DAY 3 Decide on fabric

Dilly picked a selection of

fabrics from which Jenny chose

her favourite – Brunswick Floral

fabric in Magenta – for a

new Roman blind.

DAY 5 Select a rug

Jenny and Dilly spent time

finding a suitable rug to go

over the wooden floor. A

striped one in the accent

colours from Plantation Rug

Company adds an element

of contrasting pattern.

DAY 6 Shop for

accessories

DAY 7 & 8 Paint walls

A soft neutral paint was chosen

as it matched the background

of the floral fabric and created

a warm base for the room. As

the woodwork was in good

Brown leather

sofas were livened

up with bright

cushions from

John LewisGlass candle

holders were

chosen in the

key colours

Leftover blind

fabric was

made into a

cushion cover


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Walls painted in Tusk Intelligent matt emulsion,£69 for 5L, Little Greene. Blind, lampshadeand cushions made up in Brunswick Floralfabric in Magenta, £25 a metre, John Lewis.Dante sofas, £945 for the set, Furniture Village.Sidmouth oak corner TV unit, £199.99;sideboard, £279.99; coffee table, £229.99;telephone table, £149.99; all Dunelm. Seasonsrug in Red/Gold, £150 for 150cm x 240cm,Plantation Rug Company. Le Creuset Cerisesugar bowl, £18; Grand teapot, £31; mugs,£12 each; milk jug, £15; Coastal slatted tray,£30; Plain cotton cushion in Red, £5; VoyageArielli cushion in Rust, £35; LSA flower colourtable vase in Posy Red, £18; all John Lewis.Molton Brown candles, £18 each; Disciplinere-turned birds, £60 each; Dartington CrystalKindred vases in Lime and Amber, £30 each;glass vessel, £105; glass votive, £15; glassbowl, £115; all Heal’s. Three-tier shade, £12;Ceramic rib lamp, £16; both Wilko. Trimphone, £17.50, Paperchase. Red and orangetealight holders, £10.50 each, Habitat.Books, from a selection at Attic

WHATITCOST

Paint… £69

Fabric… £100

Furniture… £859.96

Rug… £150

Total… £1,178.96

HB

Jenny re-covered

a plain lampshade

from Wilko with

leftover fabric

Walls were painted in Tusk

from Little Greene, chosen

to match the background

of the blind fabric and

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B E D R O O M E X T E N S I O N

WHOLIVESHERELooWhite, 55, a dance teacher, husbandMartin, 58,a retired IT consultant, and their daughter Daisy, 20,and son Geno, 17, live in this 1930s four-bedroom

detached house in Twickenham, Middlesex

Aspacious suite of roomshas beencreated fromunused attic space

LUXURYLofty


ACTION PLAN

● Convert attic to create new

master bedroom

● Build ensuite shower room

● Create ample storage space,

including dressing room

● Install underfloor heating

beneath engineered wood

flooring and shower room tiles

Why did you decide to

convert your loft?

We wanted to make more space

as well as add value to our

house. Extending into the loft

was the logical choice as it’s so

large. We’ve created a new

master bedroom, walk-in

wardrobe and shower room.

You used a loft conversion

specialist

A neighbour had a loft

converted by the same

company and was very

impressed. We didn’t have to

organise anything apart from

the decoration. The team even

brought their own kettle so I

didn’t have to make them tea!

How long did it take?

About three months; bad

weather caused a slight delay.

Did you change anything

on the plans?

The first idea seemed a natural

design for the conversion but,

on reflection, we decided the

position of the staircase wasn’t

what we wanted. The designers

redrew the plans and moved

the stairs to the side of the

house. Once the staircase no

longer came up from the

middle of the hall, the entire

roof space could be opened up.

The bedroom is light

and airy…

Yes, the light floods in. We’re

Loo snapped

up this unusual

fl amenco wall

light when she

spotted it on a

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BEFORE

A low-level

faux leather

bed suits the

angular ceiling

Simple bedside

tables and lamps

blend into the

scheme for an

uncluttered look

Slate mosaic tiles

add texture and

give a grounded

feel to the pale

blue walls

The two-tone

throw and

bedlinen give

the room a

fresh feel

Turquoise blue

walls set off

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lucky because beyond our

garden we overlook allotments,

so it’s a nice view from the

large windows. We had a

Cabrio balcony system

installed, which fits snugly to

the roof when closed but, when

open, the central pane folds out

to make a small balcony.

Your colour scheme

complements the relaxed

feel of the room…

The walls are painted a fresh

sky blue and work well with the

light grey mosaic tiles on the

feature wall. I’m keen on retro

designs and liked the yellow

armchair – it adds a sunny

contrast. The flamenco-styled

light, from a bric-a-brac stall, is a

1950s original. I love it because

I teach flamenco dancing.

What inspired the colours

in the shower room?

We had a holiday in Morocco

and the palm trees and

travertine tiles in our hotel

sparked our imagination. The

blue floor tiles are iridescent

and give a hint of shine.

You seem to have plenty

of storage space

All the nooks and crannies

have been used for storage.

There is also a walk-in dressing

room where I can see all my

clothes easily at a glance and

store my shoes in a row – I’ve

got about 30 pairs!

The wood floor looks

stunning

We like the oak planks, but it

seems to scratch if you wear

shoes. You couldn’t have a

dance party up here, that’s

for sure!

Temperature control is key

Our underfloor heating is so

efective, especially as the loft

is well insulated. It’s the

warmest room in the house.

However it doesn’t get too hot

because there is an airflow

between the windows in the

bedroom and shower room.

Do you have any regrets?

No, we love how well the

conversion has worked. Our

only regret is that we didn’t do

it earlier when the children

were younger. HB

l The Whites used

conversion company

Econoloft (0800 269765;

econoloft.co.uk)

‘The loft conversion has not only changed the house, it’s also alteredour lives for the better,’ SAYS LOO

This Conran-

designed armchair

under the window

provides the

perfect spot to

sit and relax

Palm tree-styled

wallpaper and

blue tiles bring

an exotic feel to

the shower room

A secondhand

mirror with a silver

spraypainted frame

reflects the light

from the windows


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B E D R O O M E X T E N S I O N


THENEWLAYOUTConverting the loft provided enough space for a master

bedroomwith dressing and shower rooms

SHOPPINGLIST

BEDROOM Walls painted in Hollywood matt emulsion,£24.99 for 2.5L, Fashion for Walls range, Crown. IceWhite slate split-face mosaic tiles (behind bed), £78a sq metre, Topps Tiles. Natural oak engineered woodflooring, £50 a sq metre, Wickes. Underfloor heating,£1,280, B&Q. Limelight Galaxy white faux leather kingsizebedframe, £177.65, First Furniture. Similar bedsidetables, Parisot Spa in natural oak, £117.72 each, TescoDirect. Conran Bainbridge chair (now discontinued),£749, Marks & Spencer. White Malmo chest of drawers(in dressing room), £45, Ikea. Scion Berry Tree Lagoonboudoir cushions, £25 each; kingsize duvet cover,£60; Oxford pillowcases, £10 each; housewifepillowcases, £15 a pair; quilted throw, £120; all Bedeck.Cushions (on chair), £14 each, from a selection at CecilyMae Handmade. Flamenco light, £25, Barnes SummerFair. Carved Baroque table lamps, £69 each, Marks &Spencer. BATHROOM Cole & Son Palm Leaves 66/2012wallpaper, £70 a roll, New Contemporary Collection,Interiors with Flair. Tumbled travertine wall tiles, £25for a pack of 12, Homebase. Godmorgon oak-effectwashstand, £300, Ikea. Stardust Blue quartz and resinfloor tiles (30cm x 60cm), £108.78 a sq metre, ToppsTiles. Cabrio triple balcony window, about £3,800, Velux

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Paint… £49.98

Wallpaper… £140

Wood flooring…£2,250

Mosaic walltiles… £546

Furniture…£1,507.09

Underfloorheating… £1,280

Tiles… £885.12

Total… £6,658.19


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The large expanse

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views and allows

light to fl ood in,

keeping the whole

fl oor feeling bright

Opening the

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G U E S T B E D R O O M

BEFORE

WHOLIVESHERE

Sarah Allchorn, an interior designer, 50, lives in thisrenovated stone cottage in Oxfordshire with her

triplets, Alexander, Amelia and Phoebe, 20

Amajor renovation turned a limitedspace into an ensuite guest bedroom

PLANNINGCreative


from two bedrooms. In my

work I have learned to see the

possibilities of a space rather

than what is actually there.

This new layout seemed an

obvious solution.

How did you get started?

I knew what I was trying to

achieve so, as with any project

I work on, I put my ideas down

on paper and prepared detailed

drawings for each of the trades.

Major work was needed

Moving the soil pipe – by just

one metre – was the main issue.

The builders removed and

repositioned the existing stud

walls and created new doorways.

Then the floor was rewired and

new plumbing installed.

What was your inspiration

for the colour scheme?

I love grey; it’s the basis for

ACTION PLAN

● Replace all internal walls and

make better use of space

● Include custom-built bed

base with deep drawers that

spans the room

●Use soft grey in bedroom and

ensuite to unite the rooms

● Choose white accessories

with some red and dark grey

Did you have a lot of

work to do?

When I bought the cottage two

years ago it was uninhabitable,

so I had to start an extensive

renovation and redesign all of

it. While the building work was

going on we lived in a rental

property in the same road,

which was perfect for keeping

a close eye on progress.

The first-floor layout

is ingenious

As the first floor is so small,

I positioned the bathroom

so you can access it directly

An original

design canvas

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family’s love

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A specially built

bed base with

deep drawers

gives plenty of

storage space

Floating shelves fit

easily into the

tight areaAdjustable wall

lights are ideal for

bedtime reading

An antique chair,

one of Sarah’s

favourite pieces,

upholstered in

rich red velvet,

adds a luxurious,

vintage touch

Modern fittings

on either side

of the large

mirror provide

lighting where

it’s needed

The traditional

trunk doubles

as a bedside table

and chest of

drawers


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SHOPPINGLIST

BEDROOM Walls painted in QuartzGrey matt emulsion, £24.99 for2.5L, Dulux. Husk carpet, £27 asq metre, Style Infusion. Mattress,£449, Dreams. White duvet cover,£95 for a double; pillowcases,£16 each; all The White Company.Roman blind made up in Fentonin Taupe, £51.90 a metre, AndrewMartin. Canvas artwork, from £75,The Speewah. For similar leathertrunk and vintage armchair, tryThe Old Pill Factory. BATHROOMActive porcelain tiles in Moka, £45a sq metre, Minoli Tiles. Showerenclosure, £460; Nash 60cmbasin, £175; both bathrooms.com.Towel radiator, £79, RadiatorWorld. Waterfall tap, £195; similarornate mirror, £300; both StyleInfusion. Similar bathroom walllights, £65 each, Ace


BEDROOM

Paint… £49.98

Mattress… £449

Bedlinen… £159

Blind… £350

Carpet… £77.76

BATHROOM

Tiles… £600

Shower enclosure… £460

Basin… £175

Towel radiator… £79

Wall lights… £130

Ornate mirror… £300

Total… £2,829.74

WHATITCOST

most of my work and I’ve used

it in the rest of this cottage. The

bathroom is elegant and simple,

with neutral tiles teamed with

white walls and accessories,

while in the bedroom I added

colour for fun accents.

Tell us about your choice

of furnishings

Comfort and luxury are

important, and mixing old

with new is something I enjoy.

The vintage red velvet chair

adds a big splash of colour. As

this is a small room, I had the

bed base built to fit against

the wall and made a little taller

than usual with deep drawers.

The wall lights above the

headboard are good for reading

and create less clutter than

table lamps – again, I was

conscious of making the most

of the space, using the walls

rather than the floor.

For the bathroom you’ve

chosen large tiles

It looks contemporary. I think

the contrast of simplicity and

smooth lines in an old building

works well. And using large

tiles in a small room increases

the feeling of space, too.

How long did it take?

The whole task included new

roof tiles, rewiring, replumbing,

a damp course injection,

decoration and carpeting.

Work started in November and

was completed by the end of

January. I always use the same

team of builders, as they are

very reliable and pay attention

to detail – I made sure all the

fixtures and fittings were on

site in good time so the work

ran smoothly.

What is the key to the

success of the scheme?

Sticking to a limited colour

palette in both rooms means

they coordinate with each

other. I chose the same tiles

for the walls and floor in the

bathroom to increase the

feeling of space. In the bedroom

the carpet adds softness but

continues the neutral, taupe

tone, creating a seamless feel

from room to room.

The rooms work well

This small space is flooded

with natural light from

south-facing windows. I think

the true test is when family and

friends visit and they always

remark on the comfortable,

welcoming guest room. It’s

such a pleasure to hear. HB

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and unfussy

Large tiles on

the walls and

floors make

the space

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A clear-glass

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PATTERN POWERPaisley motifs in neutrals are a fresh take at atraditional design. Emperor Flannel Paisleylinen mix fabric, £50 a metre, Laura Ashley

HEAVY METALA retro trunk offers storage and acts as a side

table. Large Louis metal trunk (H60cm xW100cm x D50cm), £400, Debenhams

BORDERLINEThis bold block of luxurious and vivid velvet is

bordered with linen. Boboli cushion inPoppy (one of five colours), £40, sofa.com

WORD PERFECTAir your thoughts for all to read. Rules To

Love By hand-pulled screenprint (H50cmx W40cm), £120 framed, More Than Words

LUXURY CLASSThis neat, traditionally made Velvet

tub chair comes in 14 colours and looksbeautiful in any room, £445, Oliver Bonas

SHINE ONTiltable wall lights, such as this smart metal

and chrome one, give good directional light.Grey Enamel wall light, £149, Idyll Home

COSY COVERA soft and lightweight lambswool throw addsvibrancy to a neutral scheme. Bronte Massif

check throw in Red, £79, John Lewis


SPACE CREATORThis lift-up bed offers great storage, with an

ottoman at the foot and two drawers. GeltexUltimate 1400 bed, £1,209, Silentnight

Striking colours andgood storage are keyto Sarah’s success

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Remo handleless

kitchen in Matt

White, from

£10,000 excluding

appliances,

Second Nature

Inspiringdesign

m Energy-rated A+, this has a

larger-than-average capacity

and operates extremely quietly.

It uses about 14L water on the

main wash, reduced to 9.5L on

the eco cycle. A slide-out

cutlery tray replaces the usual

basket while folding plate

racks are useful. Logixx

SMS69L32GB freestanding

dishwasher, £575, Bosch

Good cookware is a must. Raymond

Blanc’s new Hard Anodized pans

are a durable choice for everyday

cooking, while his Cast Aluminium

pans have all the heat-retaining

properties of cast iron, but are much

lighter. Both ranges have easy-grip

silicone handles and stainless-steel

bases, so are suitable for all hobs.

Prices start at £30, Debenhams.

GOOD IDEA

Culinary collection

3OFAKIND

Graeme Smith, Senior

Designer at Second Nature,

explains how clever,

eyecatching features add style

NOTEBOOKBest new trends, expert advice andinnovations for the heart of the home

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*Curved units are great for

softening sharp corners. This type

of cabinetry is more expensive, so

use it to create a feature area.

*A stepped work surface around

a sink has great visual appeal and

provides a defined area for

washing and prepping. Use a

contrasting, practical material.

*Make a bold statement with an

island unit-cum-dining table. The

table leg curves in so you can

include another chair at the end

of the table if needed.

*Matt finishes on units give a

softer look than gloss and are

more forgiving of fingerprints.

*Oak insets add colour and

character to a white worktop and

help to draw the eye round the

curved units and accentuate them.

* In a white kitchen, make a

feature with a patterned floor

or use classic tiles for a relaxed,

inviting look in a modern scheme.

*A low pendant over the dining

table creates a focal point and can

be used to change the mood.

lFeaturing Steam Clean

technology on the main

programme, which removes

stubborn stains and reduces

pre-washing, this model has

sensors that assess the load

to adjust water, energy and

time during washing. With

an energy rating of A+, it

holds 12 place settings. MDW

0612 AWG freestanding

dishwasher, £400, Maytag

lUseful features include a

high-performance, 30-minute

quick wash and an upper

rack that’s easy to adjust

even when full. Energy-

rated A++, it uses 11L water

on the main programme

and can modify the washing

programme according to

the dirtiness of the load.

ZDF140021WA freestanding

dishwasher, £429, Zanussi

The latest dishwashers save water, energy andtime, while getting everything sparkling clean

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3OFAKINDKeep your bathroom clutter free with these handy towel stands

Vitra’s Water Jewels basin – in

platinum (above), copper or gold,

with optional swirls inside the rim

– will bring glamour to even the

most basic bathroom. The metallic

enamel coating is scratch-resistant

and durable. In sizes from 40cm

diameter (round) to 60cm long

(rectangle), prices start at £500.

LATEST TREND

*Slate is an affordable stone

tile – go for a textured surface

when tiling a floor to make it

virtually non-slip.

*Naturally dense, slate requires

minimal sealing, but you must

tank (waterproof) behind tiles

in wet areas.

*Sizes range from large to

smaller sizes and mosaics –

perfect for both modern and

traditional schemes.

*Dark slate looks chic, but if

you don’t want black, there are

other options, including grey,

mauve and multicoloured.

*For a monochrome look, use

thick, white grouting lines to

create an eyecatching design.

*Stone tiles work well with

underfloor heating as they

retain heat well.

*Mirrors, frameless shower

enclosures and brassware look

particularly good with dark tiles.



SophisticatedstyleSlate tiles are natural, durable

and add luxury to any

bathroom suite, as Louisa

Morgan, Marketing Director

at Mandarin Stone, explains

Nero Riven Slate tiles

(600mm x 100mm x

10mm), £20.40 a sq

metre, Mandarin Stone

Bowledover

< This dual-

purpose piece

of furniture

combines

towel storage

with a place

to sit, and

is a practical

choice for

a bathroom

or guest

bedroom. It’s

made from

lacquered

bamboo and

measures

H140cm

x W39cm

x D44cm.

Ragrund

towel rack

chair, £35,

Ikea

< Propped or

fixed against

a wall, this

useful towel

ladder can

be squeezed

into a narrow

space.

Crafted from

sustainable

oak, it has

a simple,

natural appeal

and measures

H170cm x

W48cm x

D7cm. Natural

oak towel

ladder, £90,

The Orchard

m Sturdy and well balanced,

this contemporary,

freestanding chrome

design has three sliding

arms that can be adjusted

to the size of the towels.

It measures H90.2cm x

W40.5cm x D16cm. Bridge

towel stand, £199,

ziggiziggi.com

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Check that paintings and joinery are hanging straight with

this spirit level simulator. Put your iPhone or iPad up next to

anything you want to hang to make sure that the level is true.

*Pinterest (bit.ly/hbpin)

Offering a fantastic library of images from design enthusiasts

and professionals, Pinterest makes it easy to design and share

moodboards. You can also create and share three secret

boards with friends, and I encourage clients to make boards to

share with partners and with us so we're all on the same page.

*Houzz (bit.ly/hbhouzz)

There’s a huge database of design ideas, images and inspiration

for compiling a moodboard or look-book for your own project.

Although the products and designers are predominantly

American, the discussions tackle universal issues. You can

explore by theme but also search quite specifically.

*Homestyler (bit.ly/hbhomes)

Browse beautifully photographed rooms, connect with design

professionals and experiment with your own projects, using

your own photos or adding 3D models of products using this

app. Take a picture of your room and it guides you through

defining walls, floor and ceiling so you can change paint

colours, or add wallpaper and furniture.

*Karndean (bit.ly/hbKarndean)

Try out a selection of Karndean’s flooring on a picture of

your room. The app guides you through taking a picture

of your room (a marker is provided) and applying your top

10 flooring choices. You can change the direction of the

planks or the size and shape of the tiles. It’s a good way to

see what your choice of floor will look like in your home.

Design like an expertThese free interior design apps for smartphone or

tablet are great for practical advice and inspiration,

says architectural interior designer Staffan Tollgård

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Share ideas for your

room scheme on apps

such as Pinterest

Control the mood in your home

via your android, iOS smartphone

or iOS tablet with Philips’ Friends

of Hue light gadgets. Its flexible 2m

LightStrips, with 16 million colours,

can create a range of light effects.

Cut them to size and put them

under furniture, door frames,

kitchen cabinets or any other solid

surface. They look great in an

open-plan kitchen, and cost

£79.95 from the Apple Store.

LATEST TREND

Ambient lighting



3OFAKIND

LIVINGThe latest in clever home technologyand the most stylish gadgets around

SMART

Connect a Roku streaming

player to your TV to get

more than 450 extra

channels and services,

including Netflix, Sky’s Now

TV (including Sky Sports),

Demand 5, BBC iPlayer and

more. The Roku 3 comes

with headphones and

the remote has a built-in

headphone jack that mutes

the sound from the TV, so

you can watch without

disturbing anyone else.

Roku 3 Media Streamers,

from £99.99, Currys

l

>> There’s more than

games on the Sony

PlayStation. Zip

between playing the

latest PS4 titles and

accessing online apps

such as LoveFilm,

Five, BBC iPlayer and

Twitch, or watch

films on the built-in

Blu-ray player.

Sony PlayStation 4,

£349.99, Amazon

lOn this Blu-ray player, Viera Connect gives you access to web

services such as YouTube, Netflix and catch-up TV. It lets you

view regular DVDs and Blu-ray discs in 3D, and it converts HD

content to four times the resolution for watching on a 4K TV.

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ARCHITECT

Gareth Bridge

Founder of South Bank

Architects

LAWYER

Sarah Easton

Property lawyer at

Thomson, Snell &

Passmore (ts-p.co.uk)

CLEANINGEXPERT

Helen Harrison

Home economist and

Good Housekeeping

Institute expert

MEETTHEPANEL

GARETHBRIDGESAYS

I have a recurring dream that I open a door in our

house and discover a room, or even a wing, I didn’t

know existed. It’s a dream that I’m sure is shared by

many growing families, but the reality is we have to

try and make the best use of what we already have.

So how do you magic more space out of thin

air? I suggest you first look first at the areas of the

house that are underused. The space under the

stairs can be opened up to introduce storage in

the form of cupboards and drawers, or even a

desk to create a home office. Likewise, the space

above a staircase can be exploited to create

cupboards that are accessible from the landing.

In older properties with high ceilings, there’s an

opportunity to create storage at a high or low level

with sleeping platforms or desks over or underneath

it. A raised bed with a bank of drawers below it is

another option. In your case, rehanging a door

could turn a cloakroom into a shower room. If you

think it would be cramped with a shower cubicle

in it, you could create a fully tiled wet room with

a drain in the floor. Replacing the radiator with a

dual-fuel towel rail and fitting underfloor electric

heating would create a little extra space.

Wewant tomake themost of the roomwe have in our house, as we can’t aPordto extend it, and need some advice about our downstairs cloakroom. It’s 1.2mx 1.4m – could we squeeze a shower in alongside the existing toilet, wall-hungsink and radiator to give us an extra shower room for our teenage children?

Making every space count

With careful

planning, a

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SARAHEASTONSAYS

Can I chop down this tree?For 28 years I’ve lived on a small estate in a bungalow

surrounded by trees.Mygarden is home to a huge

sycamore – about 50ft tall – which has a tree preservation

order on it, so all I can do is have the crown reduced

every few years. Last time it cost £400 and the tree

grows so fast any benefit is short-lived.Mybungalow is

leasehold – should the landowners lookafter the tree?

Also, I’mworried that it could blowdown in highwinds.

Cleaning uPVC

As I hadn’t come across this product before,

I contacted the technical department at T-Cut.

They said the likeliest reason for the problem is

that you’re using too much of the product and

not removing it thoroughly after cleaning.

The cloudy glaze is caused by a powdery

residue of product appearing once it dries on

the window frames and door. You should be

able to buff this off easily, using a clean, dry

cloth (they recommended the microfibre type)

and a bit of elbow grease.

T-Cut should be used sparingly. For better

results in future, apply just a small amount over

the area to be cleaned and leave it to work for

a few minutes. Use a soft, slightly damp cloth

to remove the dirt thoroughly, along with any

product residue. Repeat as necessary, rinsing

the cloth in fresh water each time, until it comes

up clean, and then wipe dry.

Alternatively, a cheap, safe method for

cleaning your uPVC frames and door is simply to

wipe them with a sponge dipped in hot, soapy

water, or a solution of one part white vinegar

to four parts hot water, then buff dry using

white paper towels. The most important thing

to remember is to never use abrasive cleaning

products or scourers, which could scratch off

the top layer of the shiny finish the uPVC.

HELENHARRISONSAYS

My house has a double-glazed uPVC front door and windows. I always clean

them with a specialist product called T-Cut, but now I find that I’m getting a

cloudy white film on both the door and window frames. What’s causing this

and what’s the best way to clean them?

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Water mixed

with vinegar

is an effective

cleaner

The care and maintenance of

any trees on private property

is the responsibility of either

the landowner or tenant.

This includes trees with tree

preservation orders on them.

Your local council will not

provide any help towards costs

relating to private land.

That means either you or the

landowner must pay for looking

after the tree. As you’ve been

living in the property for such a

long time, it sounds as though

you have a long lease, and

usually under a long lease,

tenants are responsible for the

repair and maintenance of the

property as if it were their own.

You should check the terms

of your lease to clarify whether

this is indeed the case, and

consult a solicitor if you are

unsure of anything. If there is

any doubt about who is

responsible for the tree, you

could try negotiating with the

landowner to see whether they

could help you with the costs.

If protected trees are

dangerous, landowners can

remove them without the local

authority’s consent. However,

the tree must present an urgent

and serious risk and you’d

need proof that it’s dangerous,

otherwise, you could be

committing a criminal offence

and fined up to £20,000.

You should ask a qualified

arboriculturalist, or tree

specialist, for their opinion

about the condition of the tree,

as deciding whether or not a

tree is dangerous is not a

straightforward matter.

Check the terms

of your lease to see

who’s responsible

for tree maintenance


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ABOUTJO

Having a large, complex pattern

means planning each drop

very carefully. Unfortunately,

matching this kind of wallpaper

does involve an element of

wastage, and the larger the

repeat, the more the waste.

You can cut drops from

alternate rolls in order to

minimise this. When buying the

wallpaper, make sure you get

the same batch number for all

your rolls, so there are no

inconsistencies in printing.

It’s also a good idea to buy

more rolls than you think you

need, so you don’t have to leave

mid-decorating to fetch extra.

Any unused rolls can be easily

returned to the shop.

When cutting out your drops,

label the backs by number with

pencil so that you know which

ones go where. HB

Waste paperI’ve bought some lovelywallpaperwith a largepattern

to cover onewall inmy living room.But to get the

pattern tomatchupwouldmeanwasting a lot of paper.

AmIdoing it correctly?

Sinks can get blocked with all sorts of

food waste, hair, grease and so on.

There are two ways to clear it – the

cheat’s way and the longer-lasting

professional way.

The cheat’s way is to pour

bicarbonate of soda down the drain

and then follow it with some vinegar.

The more serious method involves

either using a plunger or an auger,

or dismantling the U-bend.

First, try placing a plunger over the

plughole and holding a cloth over

the overflow on the sink, so that a

vacuum is created. Pump the plunger

sharply up and down to clear the

blockage. If that doesn’t work, you

can try an auger or drain snake, a

long, wire-like tool, which pushes

any blockages through the pipe.

If you have to dismantle the U-bend

and there’s standing water in the sink,

first put the plug in. Then place a

bucket under the plastic trap section

of your sink and unscrew the U-bend.

Be careful not to lose any washers

from the connection pieces. Clear out

obstructions and rinse out the U-bend.

If the obstruction is not in this

section, then use the drain snake to

investigate the pipes further down.

Can I speed upmy sink?Thenewsink in our bathroom

takes ages to drain.Howcan I

improve thewater flow?

DIYEXPERT

Jo Behari

Founder of Home

Jane, the UK’s first

home improvement

company with an

all-female workforce

The larger the

pattern of

wallpaper, the

more wastage

there’ll be

A blocked sink

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When Alison Thomas found a 1970s bungalow online, she

knew it would be more than just another renovation project

WORDS AMANDA CABLE PHOTOGRAPHY STEVE TAYLOR

MYLEGACY’

‘Thehappyhome that’s

E X T R E M E T R A N S F O R M A T I O N


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My passion for finding interesting properties

to renovate had brought me great pleasure

over the years, but my search for a new

home this time meant so much more than

mere bricks and mortar. I wanted to create a

legacy for my three children and my partner

Stephen – and I found it in the unlikely form

of a 1970s dormer bungalow.

On our first viewing, both Stephen and I

fell in love with it immediately, even though

we didn’t have the keys so only peered

through the windows. Then we walked

around the back to find a large traditional

garden overgrown with shrubs and apple

THE ORIGINAL HOUSE A

neglected 1970s dormer

bungalow, which had

three loft rooms that were

unsuitable for use as bedrooms

because of their irregular

shapes and sloped ceilings. The

house is set against a backdrop

of rolling hills and fields in

Swannington, Leicestershire

THE NEW HOME A huge

window at the front of the

house makes a stunning feature

and the entrance was brought

forward by seven feet to create

a spacious open-plan hallway.

The original living room

became a downstairs ensuite

bedroom, leading into a snug,

while the other rooms were

transformed into one large

open-plan living area. Three

bedrooms, an ensuite and a

family bathroom were created

upstairs and a new roof and

dormer windows installed

HOW MUCH IT COST The

bungalow was marketed at

£200,000 in October 2010.

Alison and Stephen bought

it for £180,000 and spent

£120,000. It’s recently been

valued at £300,000

PROPERTYDETAILS

In lateOctober 2010, Alison

Thomas, 46, and her partner

Stephen Brooker found

a rundown bungalow in

Swannington, Leicestershire,

and an extraordinary renovation

began –with no time to lose.

Here Alison,mother of James,

16, George, 15, and seven-year-old

Lorna, tells how transforming

the empty 1970s bungalowwas

a labour of love.

BEFORE

The bungalow

had stood

empty for years

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AFTER

Transformed into a

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trees, but with an incredible view across

open fields. It was big enough to give us the

space we needed and in a dream position.

Within 48 hours we’d agreed a price of

£180,000 and a month later the builders

moved in. We had no time to lose as I'd

been diagnosed with breast cancer three

years earlier and had just been informed of

a secondary condition. Even though I was

determined to continue fighting the disease,

I knew this would be my last renovation

project and I wanted to build something

unique to share with the most special

people in my life. I’d remained good friends

with my ex-husband, also called Stephen, so

I was pleased that the bungalow was a mere

seven-minute stroll away from his house. In

the future the children can easily come back

here and see their stepdad.

I wanted to create living space we could

stretch out in, but that also felt cosy. Our first

step was finding the right firm of builders.

One local company stood out and came back

quickly with a quote. They also pointed out

that as the property had been empty for years,

we could pay a reduced rate of VAT on most

of the building costs, which was a great tip.

The biggest weakness in the layout of the

bungalow was the entrance hall. It was dark

and cramped, and the stairs started almost

immediately inside the front door. Although

I trusted my architect, I sketched all my ideas

in the local supermarket cafe where Stephen

and I retreated to brainstorm. Eventually

I decided to leave the staircase but move the

front door forwards by seven feet.

It was important to give the entrance

hall ‘wow’ factor, so we incorporated as

much natural light as we could by installing

glass panels either side of the front door.

We also fitted a glass-panelled door at the

opposite end of the hallway leading to the

lounge/diner and facing onto the back

garden, which floods the hallway with light.

I didn’t have the luxury of being able to

spend months on a drawn-out game of

ping-pong with the planning department. I’d

sketch my ideas in my diary, transfer them to

scale on the graph paper I always kept to

hand, meet the builder every Friday, and

push through plans for approval like a steam

roller. When the planning department rejected

our drawings to extend the existing garage

at the front, we just accepted it, went back

to the graph paper and compromised.

Not everything went to plan. When the

bi-fold doors arrived, we discovered that

the one by the kitchen island didn’t fold

back fully. Stephen and I also had mock

arguments over the fireplace. I lived in

Zimbabwe as a child and love the comfort

of an open fire with dancing flames, so I’d

included a real log burner in all my building

‘I knew thiswouldbemy last project, so I wanted tobuild something special for my family,’ SAYS ALISON


Alison (far left) kept

working through her

cancer treatment –

the kitchen designer

discussed the plans

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projects in the past. Stephen was concerned

about the practicalities: the cream carpets

and three boisterous children. In the end,

I blew our budget on an enclosed gas-

burning log fire, which switches on

at the flick of a button. It cost £2,500 but

Stephen really wanted it and I needed a

focal point for the room, so we laughed,

compromised and ticked both boxes.

As much as we pushed the boat out on

certain items, I got equal satisfaction from

finding low-cost accessories, such as the

chrome door handles from Screw-fix, and

the amazing deal I managed to get on all the

bath and toilet suites at the local Roca factory.

In my determination to make every day

productive, some of my planning was done

from my hospital bed. My kitchen designer

became a good friend and came in to

finalise the plans while I was having

treatment. The work was completed in just

four months and we moved into our new

home in April 2012. I enjoyed adding all the

finishing touches with Stephen, as we chose

the soft furnishings, curtains, cushions, and

even the new cutlery, together. And then I

was finally able to sit back and enjoy the

results of our non-stop work.

I love the open-plan, T-shaped design of

the downstairs living area. It means our whole

family can be together, in different zones,

rather than locked away behind closed doors.

I wanted to cherish my time with the children

and this light-filled happy house allows me

to do that. We’ve accomplished so much in

such a short time – and it really has become

my legacy. I’m proud of what I’ve achieved

and the happiness it’s brought us all. HB

In memory of Alison Thomas, who died a

few months after the project was completed.

l The couple’s builder was JA Ball;

jaballqualitybuilders.co.uk


*Houses that haven’t been lived in for

two years ormore before renovation work

startsmay be eligible, as Alison and

Stephen’s was, for a reduction in VAT

from the standard 20 per cent to five per

cent, a substantial saving.

*Youmay have to prove that the house

was vacant. Reliable sources include

Electoral Roll andCouncil Tax records,

utilities companies and Empty Property

Ofcers working for local authorities.

*House Beautiful is campaigning

to reduce VAT to five per cent on

renovations and refurbishments on all

properties. To join our Cut the VAT

Campaign, visit housebeautiful.co.uk/

expert-advice/cut-the-vat-campaign.

The enclosed

gas-burning log

fire is a focal point

All the rooms in

the house have

a fresh, airy feel

Bi-fold glass

doors in the

lounge/diner

flood the hallway

with light

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Practical and planet-friendly products for your home

LIVINGWELL

GREEN

LIGHTEnergy-efcientlighting doesn’tstop at bulbs

1 SHINE ON

As well as stylish long-life bulbs

(right), including CFL (compact

fluorescent lamp) and LED

bulbs, which use 90 per cent

less energy, Habitat also has

a range of simple and chic

sustainable lights made from

green materials such as

lacquered bamboo and

hand-woven jute.

Far right: Plumen designer

low-energy bulb, £19.50; right:

Calex LED bulb selection, from

£9 to £20; below right: Popp

bamboo table lamp in Yellow,

H40cm, £35; all Habitat

2 RECLAIMED IDEAS

Pacha Design specialises in

crafting homewares using

natural and recycled materials.

Products include tealight

holders made from delicate

leaves, and furnishings

built with Welsh slate and

found timber.

Reclaimed oak and slate

lamp with shade (H69cm

x W12cm x D12cm), £195,

Pacha Design

3 CARDBOARD STYLE

Paper lampshades get a striking

new look from Graypants,

which produces fittings made

from recycled corrugated

cardboard. The lamps and

pendants come in a range

of shapes and sizes (23cm to

61cm diameter), and each is

handmade and can be easily

recycled at the end of its life.

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STAY LOCALOne of the best ways to beecofriendly is to buy locally.Website madecloser.co.uk

helps you find products madeclose to home, from electricalsto homewares and garden

buys. Just enter your postcodeand you’ll see what’s within

a 50-mile radius.

Ikea is responsible for almost one per cent

of global timber use. Howare you

ensuring that thewood is sustainable?

Our timbermust not be harvested illegally.

We don’t use wood from natural forests in

tropical and subtropical regions that are

being converted to plantations or to

non-forest use. Our goal is that our activities

will safeguard forest biodiversity in the

landscapes in which we get wood.We aim

to obtain 50 per cent from preferred

sources (FSC-certified or recycled) by 2017.

What about alternatives to trees? Can

you recycle old furniture for instance?

We’re looking into howwe can turnmore

waste into resources, while developing

ideas to usemore recycledmaterials, so

that by the end of 2015 all home furnishing

products, including packaging, will be

made from renewable, recyclable or

recycledmaterials.

Electronicmanufacturers nowhavea

responsibility to recycle their oldproducts.

Could the furniture industry do this?

Absolutely!We want to take the lead in

turning waste into resources. In the UK, we

ofer a service to remove and re-use or recycle

customers’ old furniture in partnership with

the Furniture Re-useNetwork (frn.org.uk).

Ikea recently joined theBetterCotton

Initiative.Whatdoes thatmean?

Conventional cotton farming is oftenharmful

to theenvironment and to thepeoplewho

grow it. That’swhyweworkwith farmers to

raise standards, andprohibit child labour in

our supply chain.Our target is that by theend

of 2015all cottonusedwill beproduced in line

with theBCI (bettercotton.org).

Finally, tell us about Ikea solar panels.

Whatmadeyou start selling them?

It’s a logical next step; our customers want

to livemore sustainably andwe hope that,

by collaboratingwithHanergy tomake

solar panels afordable and easily available,

we can help them achieve it. Our panels can

cut energy bills by up to 50 per cent and pay

for themselves in [as little as] seven years.

Visit ikea.co.uk

Head of sustainability for Ikea UK and Ireland, Joanna

explains the company’s latest eco initiatives

60 seconds with…GREENGURU

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this ingenious freestanding

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Oven Add-a-Shelf, £20.99,

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ALL IN GOOD TIME

Slow cookers use just 200W

to 300W of energy, compared

with 700W for the main

oven, so they’re great for

roasts, stews and casseroles.

They’re also ideal for braising

cheaper cuts of meat, which

would require a long cooking

time in the oven. This Breville

model uses just 210W.

Breville ITP136 3.5-litre

slow cooker, £26.99, Argos

UNDER PRESSURE

Using a pressure cooker

remains one of the quickest

and most energy-efficient

ways to cook. With the

current models, cooking time

and energy use can be cut by

as much as 70 per cent –

soup can be ready in a mere

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in just 20 minutes. The Inox is

available in 2.5 to 7L capacity,

is induction-ready and comes

with a 10-year guarantee.

Duromatic Inox pressure

cooker, from £103,

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Monitor your boiler wirelessly via a smartphone

app with Hive Active Heating. It could save you

up to £150 a year. £199 installed, British Gas

IN THE ROUND

You won’t need to refill this neoprene-covered

hot water bottle often – it stays warm for up

to five hours. Pill, £34.95, cuckooland.com

FAN THE FLAMES

Woodburning stoves work better with the Ecofan,

powered by heat from the stove and distributing it

more efficiently. Model 810, from £110, Ecofan HB

CURL UP

Stay cosy with a soft throw such as Ilaria

Innocenti’s ethically produced, hand-woven

cotton and cashmere designs. £190, E-Side

WARMING JACKET

Brew up using an insulated pot – this dual-wall

design holds 400ml and keeps coffee warm for

hours, £33, Cafe Boheme at lecafeshop.co.uk

ON THE BOIL

In polished stainless steel, this cordless kettle

with a double-walled insulated body keeps

water hot for longer. From £79.99, Magimix

TWITTER TALK

We asked Electrolux’s

Salla Salokangas about

the kitchen of the future

@HB: What is Electrolux’s

Design Lab competition and

how long has it been running?

@DesignLab: Electrolux has been

running this global student

competition for 11 years; the

aim is to find solutions for

homes of the future

@HB: What are this year’s

highlights?

@DesignLab: Plenty! We have

3D food printers for children

and even hologram technology

in the kitchen to prevent

loneliness, to name a couple

@HB: Who was the

competition winner?

@Designlab: Adrian Perez

Zapata won with Mab, his idea

for a cleaning system with

hundreds of flying mini-robots.

Anything to make life easier!

@HB: How does the kitchen

of the future look to you?

@Designlab: Expect to see

integrated solutions, creative

ideas that support sharing

cooking experiences, and

designs that help you in

everyday tasks

@HB: Energy efficiency is a

common theme of Design

Lab entries. How important

is it to Electrolux?

@Designlab: Very! About 75

per cent of the environmental

impact of products comes from

their usage, so we strive to

produce appliances with

excellent energy efficiency

@HB: Have any of the

competition entries ever

made it into production?

@Designlab: The competition

helps to discover new talent and

exciting, innovative ideas. So far

nothing’s made it to production,

but never say never!

WINTER WARMERSBeat the chill and save energy without compromising on style

BUYER’S GUIDE


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ECOESSENTIALS

1Low-energylight bulbsMark Turner, from Get

Turner Construction in east

London, says: Switching to

low-energy bulbs is a cheap DIY

fix and, although some people

don’t find them as bright as the

old bulbs, the technology is

improving all the time.

What are the costs and

potential savings? Replacing

old halogen spotlights with LED

lights will save about 20 per

cent on power consumption.

Also, they produce no heat, and

you shouldn’t have to change

the bulbs very often. If you

have kitchen downlighters or

powerful outdoor halogen

lamps it’s worth switching to

LEDs as the savings – even in

the short term – are dramatic.

Which are the brand names

to trust? We use the ZEP1 and

ZEP2 from EcoLED on virtually

all of our projects.

Why do you recommend it?

It’s a low-cost, simple solution.

getturner.co.uk

4Block draughtsTim Brereton, JC

Building Services in

Cumbria, says: One of the

principles of any energy-efficient

building is that it must be as close

to airtight as possible, so during

the cooler months, go round your

house, paying attention to doors,

windows and floorboards, and

try to spot where unwanted cold

air is coming from.


potential savings? Sealing

round your front door to stop a

draught, for instance, shouldn’t

cost more than a few pounds

and will lead to lower energy bills.

Something as simple as a draught

excluder for your letterbox can

make a huge difference.


to trust? Exitex is good.


You can spend a packet on

heat reclamation technology or

renewable energy sources, but,

if you don’t get the basics right,

you’re wasting time and money.

[email protected]

2Energy usemonitorsDavid Phillips, Alrow

Services Co in Newcastle

upon Tyne, says: A smart

energy meter – or a simple

wireless energy monitor that

clips on to your electric meter

– will show you how much

energy is being used and by

what. Most appliances use

more energy than you’d expect.


potential savings? The best

tip is to replace old, worn-out

appliances, as and when you

need to, with more modern,

energy-efficient equivalents.


to trust? It’s worth reading

online reviews – or you could

get personal recommendations

from friends or family.


Once you get energy conscious

in this way, your behaviour will

change – it can become fun

trying to ‘beat the meter’ and

save money in the process.

alrow.co.uk

3Foil insulationAllister Parr, from

A Parr in Newton

Abbot, says: Foil insulation can

be used on new-build projects

or retro-fitted, and is also ideal

for upgrading the insulation in

old loft conversions. It creates an

airtight seal to keep in the heat.


potential savings? Even the

more expensive brands are

good value, so insulating your

home should always be higher

up your list of priorities than

installing more sophisticated

systems. Our customers have

reported big savings in heating

bills after installation. Do check

whether you’re eligible for a

loan or grant from your local

authority or energy company.


to trust? Two reliable names

are Airflex and Recticel.


It’s simple, inexpensive and our

customers are unfailingly happy

with the end result.

aparrltd.co.uk

Invest in the best

glazing you can to

avoid heat loss

Simple measures such

as draught excluders

can be very effective

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Everyone wants to use less energy, so we asked members of the Federation

of Master Builders for the environmentally friendly ideas they know really work

5Energy-efcientwindowsWillie Moffitt, Moffitt

& Robinson Construction in

Omagh, says: Ideally, windows

should be triple-glazed with a

U-value (a measure of heat loss) of

0.8W/m2K, and the glass should

have a G-value (the amount of

heat that can come in through

the glass) of at least 50 per cent.


potential savings? Triple-

glazing is only a little more

expensive than double. If you

have high quality frames, you

could just change the glass.

Which are the brand names to

trust? Use a recommended local

tradesperson. We use a local

specialist, Douglass Windows,

and I also swear by Swish.


Windows are an extremely

important part of the thermal

envelope of any building, so

making sure you’re not losing heat

through them is vital. Buy the

best your budget can stretch to.

moffittandrobinson.co.uk

6Water buttsGary Webb House

Beautiful’s expert

builder, from AJ Whitenold

Construction in Epsom, says:

Buy a water butt in winter so you

can bury any irrigation pipes in

beds before plants start growing.


potential savings? This depends

on the cost of the butt and your

water charges. But, with more

authorities introducing water

meters, every cubic metre of

rainwater saved is better for the

environment and your pocket.


to trust? Most DIY stores stock

butts. Alternatively, modify a bin

or barrel by adding a downpipe

diverter kit for a few pounds.


I know it works. At home I have

a series of barrels with diverters

at all rainwater pipes. I have two

taps – one to fill watering cans,

and one linked to a network of

perforated pipes buried around

the garden to feed flowerbeds.

whitenoldbuilders-epsom.co.uk

8Energy efciencyassessmentRussell Smith, from

Parity Projects in south

London, says: Having your

home assessed by a professional

is a must, as they can advise on

practical changes to reduce

energy consumption.


potential savings? Some local

councils offer this service free

or get one through the Green

Deal (around £80 to £120).


to trust? It’s worth getting in

a builder or installer, as opposed

to product manufacturers

or specialist assessor-only

businesses, as they may not be

objective. To find one, visit the

Federation of Master Builders’

website at fmb.org.uk/FAB.


Independent assessments take

account of the house and the

way the family live in it, so all

recommendations will be

personally tailored to you.

parityprojects.com

7UnderfloorheatingGary Webb, says: If

you take your radiators off the

walls and effectively bury your

heating, less heat leaks out via

the exterior walls. Your floors

are turned into giant storage

heaters, allowing you

to maintain a comfortable

temperature efficiently.


potential savings? The initial

installation can be disruptive

and costly, but the benefits

outweigh the drawbacks.

Savings on energy bills range

from 15 to 40 per cent.

However, the system needs to be

teamed with an energy-efficient

boiler and good insulation.


to trust? I’d recommend any of

the multilayer pipe systems, and

having the system designed by

a specialist, such as Danfoss.


In my own house, with a gas bill

of approximately £1,100 a year,

we save about £175 a year.

Underfloor heating

saves wall space

and money

Keep your garden – and

water bills – looking

good with a water butt


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H O W B R I T A I N L I V E S

In this new series we look at solutions that help

would-be buyers get a foot on the housing ladder

In this mixed housing

scheme, Highbury Gardens,

homeowners, key workers

and tenants live side by side

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Step through the high iron gates just off north London’s

noisy Holloway Road and the sound of traffic

disappears. Green shrubs, lavender and pyracantha

bushes line neat brick pedestrian walkways that frame

grassy lawns. Bike racks and bench seating are evidence of

careful planning that enables residents to make the most of

their outside space.

Seven years ago, when the site came up for development,

Prince Charles’s building charity, The Prince’s Foundation,

worked with developer First Base on plans for mixed-tenure

housing that would be energy efficient and commercially

viable. Sandwiched between two conservation areas of

Georgian and Victorian buildings, Highbury Gardens also

had to blend the best of traditional architecture with

contemporary living.

The final design included solar thermal-panel technology with

modular bathroom pods while off-site production techniques

kept costs down and ensured work was completed on time.

Tom Clarke, Residential Services Manager, appointed by

managing agents Rendall and Rittner, is responsible for the

communal areas and has a good relationship with residents

in the 119 units. ‘Tom knows everyone in the building,’

comments one resident. ‘Everyone stops to chat and say hello.’

The five-storey buildings, made up of social housing, shared

ownership and privately owned properties, offer spacious,

elegant and high-spec accommodation built on a site just

a stone’s throw from the Arsenal football stadium, where

thousands of fans congregate for evening and weekend

matches. Yet not a squeak of sound permeates the solid walls

of this mixed housing development.

Shehnaz O’Mallie, 37, lives on the third floor of one of the

buildings with her husband, filmmaker Edward Rolfe. A teacher

and department head at a local secondary school, Shehnaz

was alerted to the development’s key worker scheme by a

colleague. She now owns 25 per cent of the property and

each month pays £500 in mortgage and £700 in rent.

‘I saw this development on the website and loved the look of

it. I couldn’t believe somewhere in the middle of London could

feel so spacious. Usually two or three flats are crammed into

a space as big as this one,’ she explains. Southern Housing

Group released the first properties to military personnel and

then the second group specified was teachers. There was a

six-week window before the properties were offered on the

open market. ‘I knew that I really wanted to live here – there

was a real emphasis on quality, not quantity.’

Shehnaz’s application under the scheme was successful. The

couple’s open-plan living, dining and kitchen area looks out

over the outside space, which is divided into five separate

grassy areas with a beautiful white cherry tree at its centre.

Shehnaz’s husband, Edward, sometimes works from home,

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RIGHT Shehnaz O’Mallie

helps herself to herbs from

the communal garden

BELOW RIGHT The

development faces a

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Shehnaz and her

husband, Edward

Rolfe, in the living

room of their flat

Edward sometimes

works at a desk in

the spare bedroom

The couple were

amazed that a flat just

off a major road in

the middle of London

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using a desk in the spare bedroom and he says that the light,

airy space is a pleasant working environment.

Security isn't an issue either. ‘Ed works away from home

sometimes and I’ve never felt safer than in this home. If friends

visit, they have to buzz three times to reach us and the gates

at the front make us feel very secure,’ says Shehnaz. ‘In the

summer the children play outside and some of the ground floor

homes have fenced-in garden areas where very small children

can play in total safety,’ she says.

‘There are also a couple of wheelchair users who live in

the block, and their flats have been designed with extra-wide

bathroom doors to make access easier.’

Shehnaz can be at work in less than half an hour but, with a

baby due in the spring, she is looking forward to being able to

take full advantage of the outside space during sunny summer

days while on maternity leave.

Social housing resident Angela Stephens, 40, who lives with

her seven-year-old daughter and 18-year-old son in a spacious

ground-floor flat with French windows, can call over the hedge

to a neighbour in true continental style. While businesswoman

Lydia De’Ath, 32, owns a fifth-floor, three-bedroom flat,

complete with lavender windowboxes and a stunning view

across the rooftops of north London. Despite their different

lifestyles, these three residents all find this a relaxing and

pleasant place to live.

Bistro tables and chairs set out on balconies are evidence

that residents enjoy looking out over the central courtyard from

the white and sandstone-coloured blocks that surround it.

‘Everyone here takes care of the space,’ says Angela. ‘There’s

a real community feeling. In the summer, we all sit outside

under the tree and have a natter when the children come home

from school. But the sound insulation is excellent, so, when

you’re inside, you can’t hear a thing from any of the other flats.’

More than half the apartments were originally made

available to buyers or renters on low incomes and all the

homes, which range in price from £80,000 to £600,000,

were sold and occupied within three months of completion.

Last year the development was voted the best new place

to live in the London Planning Awards, and there are plans to

introduce similar mixed developments in other parts of London.

Inside, the solid doors, high-ceilinged rooms and wooden

flooring lend themselves to individual styles and tastes but

outside Shehnaz’s, Angela’s and Lydia’s flats are

indistinguishable from one another. It’s hard to believe that this

oasis of calm is just yards away from one of London’s busiest

and noisiest thoroughfares. HB

l If you’d like to take part in a social housing scheme get

in touch with your local housing authority. Find out more

at gov.uk/find-your-local-council or contact a housing

association direct. If you‘re a key worker who qualifies, see

homebuyservice.co.uk or hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/

eim21735.htm for an overview.

‘Everyone here takes care of thespace. There’s a real communityfeeling. In the summerwe all sitoutside under the tree and havea natter,’ SAYS ANGELA STEPHENS

Surrounded by trees,

bushes, shrubs and

plants, the table and

bench are a great place

for an outdoor meal

The gates at the front

make the complex

very secure, so

children can play

outside safely

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Birds, bees, butterflies – every year we hear about the decline in

native populations. By giving over part of your garden, you can

create a habitat where wildlife can thrive, says expert Kate Bradbury

WILDLIFEWELCOME

Growing a wide selection

of berries will keep birds,

such as blackbirds, going

throughout the year


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‘Built from scratch – our wildlife haven’Kathryn Entwistle, 47, her husband Vibhuti Mion, 42, and

their daughter Phoebe, nine, turned the garden in their

newly built house in BuckshawVillage near Leyland,

Lancashire, into a wildlife oasis.

‘When wemoved in, our modest back garden was completely

bare.We had to start from scratch and, though it was daunting,

especially considering the heavy clay soil, we relished the

chance to create our own wildlife garden,’ says Kathryn.

‘As well as building raised beds for vegetables, composting

food waste andmaking themost of the local freemanure

supplies, we planted a wide range of traditional plants and

flowers, including achilleas, sedums, sunflowers, nasturtiums,

climbing roses, hydrangeas and clematis.We’ve also found

space for eight native trees and trained fruit along the fence.

‘Dragonflies, butterflies, ladybirds, toads, frogs and newts

have all been regular visitors, and our bird box also proved

a hit with a couple of blue tits that hatched nine chicks.

‘We’ve built a beautiful bug hotel from logs, bark, timber

and bamboo, and it’s full of life. Phoebe and I also had success

in breeding ladybirds to eat the greenfly that covered our

climbing rose. It’s incredible watching nature work itsmiracles.

‘The garden’s also a great place for us as a family. Phoebe

loves being outside and always gets her hands dirty helping

out, and it’s a source of food. In our first season we grew 42

varieties of organic herbs and vegetables.’

l Kathryn was one of the winners of the Big Wildlife

Garden competition organised by the Royal Horticultural

Society and the Wildlife Trusts. See wildlifetrusts.org

Kathryn and Phoebe’s

bug hotel has been

popular with its residents

PROVIDINGSHELTERMost parts of the garden are inhabited by creatures; even a well-mown lawn

is a home for leatherjackets (crane-fly larvae), worms and ants, so provides

food for starlings, blackbirds and green woodpeckers. Paving can be a haven

for ants and centipedes, and a willow fence can shelter bumblebees.

Use fallen leaves

A leaf pile replicates conditions found naturally in woodland. The

easiest way to make one is to gather fallen leaves from your lawn and

sweep them under your hedge or to the back of your borders.

Pile up old logs

A log pile in partial to full shade will stay damp and cool, appealing

to amphibians and invertebrates. In the sun, it will dry out quickly and

may attract basking insects and even common lizards. Any wood with

bark intact will offer nooks and crannies for creatures to squeeze into.

My log pile is made from old Christmas trees. I remove the branches,

bind the twiggy brash together and chop the trunk up, but you could

buy a bag of logs. Pile them up in a corner of the garden where they will

be left alone. Partly bury the bottom layer if you can, and fill a few gaps

with fallen leaves, moss and soil to attract as many species as possible.

You could plant clematis or honeysuckle next to the pile to grow over it.

LOOKINGAFTERBIRDSMore than 60 species use nest boxes; blue tits are the likeliest to use

them, then great tits, coal tits, nuthatches, sparrows, starlings, robins

and house martins. They provide shelter in the breeding season and a

refuge from the cold in winter. Swifts, house martins, sparrows and

starlings are in decline, so giving them homes could make a difference.

It’s important to choose the right spot for your box. Birds are unlikely

to nest somewhere with strong sunlight or a prevailing wind, or where

there’s a lot of other bird activity – near a feeding station, for example.

The usual advice is to have the box facing north-east but, if there’s

A wood pile in your

garden will attract

insects and even lizards

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shade and shelter from the wind, this isn’t necessary. If birds don't

take up residence after a couple of years move the box elsewhere.

Plant bird food

In winter, birds flock to the berries of plants such as the guelder rose

(Viburnum opulus), holly (Ilex aquifolium) and ivy (Hedera helix), as

well as to apples, pears and the seeds from sunflowers (Helianthus

annuus), teasels (Dipsacus fullonum), anise hyssop (Agastache) and

lavender (Lavandula). Berries are particularly important to migrant

birds, such as thrushes. It’s thought that the antioxidants in the fruit

help them to deal with the physical stresses of their long journeys.

When to feed

We’re now encouraged to feed birds all year round. Here’s why…

Winter Birds don’t hibernate, so forage in all conditions. Because the

days are so short, smaller birds such as blue tits have a much better

chance of surviving if they can fly straight to your garden to eat. Leave

out food such as sunflower hearts and suet-based products every day.

Spring Parent birds gather aphids, spiders and caterpillars to feed

their young, but they need food too. Offer sunflower or niger seeds.

Summer Help fledglings to fend for themselves by leaving out fat

balls, niger seeds and sunflower seeds. Many garden birds moult in

late summer and lie low to avoid predators. Leave food at the back

of borders so they can eat in relative safety.

Autumn Birds need extra food to fatten themselves up for winter.

Migrants from colder countries are often less used to humans, so put

food under a large shrub or hedge where they can hide.

Install a birdbath

Birds drink from them and use the water to clean their feathers, and

they’re a good source of drinking water for hedgehogs (if they can

get to them), honeybees, wasps and other insects. If you have space,

dot a few birdbaths around your garden at different heights.

WELCOMINGBEESNumbers of bumblebees, butterflies and moths have declined

dramatically in recent years, while honeybees continue to be affected

by colony collapse disorder and the parasitic varroa mite. Many other

insects that depend on nectar and pollen – including solitary bees and

pollinating beetles – are also declining. Help to reverse this trend by

growing more flowering plants, and for as long a season as possible.

The best source of pollen comes from plants in the legume family,

including peas and beans, while growing a range of flowers such as

foxgloves, honeysuckle, cranesbills, lavender and daisies means you’ll

have something to suit every sort of bee or pollinating insect.

Make a bee hotel

Many species of solitary bee nest in patches of bare earth, others in

hollow stems and holes made by beetles. These types of habitat are

easily recreated. After spending the winter in a bee hotel, they hatch,

mate and lay the eggs of the next generation – often in the same hotel.

Fill a box or other container with hollow bamboo and other plant

stems and wood, with holes drilled in them. Either put a sloping roof on

the box or fix it to the wall at a slight downward angle so water doesn’t

get in, and put it in the sunniest place possible. In autumn, put it in a

cool, dry spot such as your shed, and return it to the garden in spring.

PROTECTINGHEDGEHOGSA hedgehog’s natural diet consists of caterpillars and beetles, plus

earthworms, leatherjackets, earwigs, millipedes and slugs. Give

them the best chance of surviving the winter and being in a

reasonable condition to breed by leaving food and water out in

spring, when they emerge from hibernation, and again in autumn,

before they go into hibernation.

Make sure you put food out after sunset, when flies have gone

for the night, and remove it as soon as possible the next day, as fly

maggots can be very harmful to hedgehogs. A dish of drinking water

is also essential. Never give hedgehogs bread and milk, as it can

dehydrate them and make them ill. HB

l Extracted from The Wildlife Gardener by Kate Bradbury

(£14.99, Kyle Books). To order a copy at the special price

of £12.49 with free UK postage, please call allaboutyoubooks

on 0871 803 6764* or visit allaboutyoubookshop.co.uk

Stock your bird table

with seeds, fat balls and

even cake and biscuit

crumbs, but not bread

Hedgehogs live on worms,

slugs and insects but you

can also feed them meat-

based cat or dog food, or

leftover chicken or mince

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Weeds, dead leaves,

compacted soil and declining

nutrient levels will all affect

the way your lawn looks.

Tackling a problem lawn can

seem like an enormous task,

because of its size.

But if you think of it as just a big

flowerbed with one type of

plant, it may make it easier to

see why things go wrong, and

help you to deal with it.

* WEED AND FEED

You can buy a single chemical

that will kill the weeds and feed

the soil at the same time, and

early spring is the perfect time

to administer it.

Weed-killer destroys only

broad-leaved plants. As grass

has narrow leaves, it escapes,

but the weeds die. However, any

broad-leaved flowers and other

garden plants will also suffer,

so it’s important to use the

chemical carefully and strictly

according to the instructions.

* TIDY UP

Over the months, leaves from

surrounding trees can fall onto

the soil, creating what’s called

thatch. Take a rake to it to

get the leaves off, being

sure to remove dead grass as

well as leaves. Spring is the ideal

season to do this.

Be careful not to push the

rake into the ground too hard –

if you remove too much, you

could make a mess of the lawn

and it may not be able to

recover in time for summer.

holes in it with either a garden

or hollow-tined fork, which is a

specially made tool that makes

bore-holes in the ground. It’s

really hard work and, as the best

way to do this is by standing on

the implement, the heavier you

are, the easier the job is!

Go over the problem areas

pushing in the fork to a depth of

about 7cm every 10-12cm.

* RE-SEED THE GROUND

Raking and spiking may uncover

bare patches of soil, which will

need to be re-seeded. This job is

one that’s best done when the

weather starts to warm up,

normally mid-spring.

Break up the soil and level the

top – and try to make sure the

surface is flat or the seed will

get washed to the lowest points

when it rains. Be careful to

sow the grass seed at the

recommended rate; if birds are

a problem, cover the area with

netting. Spray with a fine mist

of water, and make sure the

ground doesn’t dry out if there’s

no rain. The warmth of mid- and

late spring days should

encourage the seeds to sprout.

* OVERGROWN LAWN?

If your problem is that the grass

is so long that you can’t even

begin to feed or weed it, spring

is the best time to tackle it.

Overall, the plan is to cut the

grass down to the right height

in stages. A strimmer is the best

tool for the job.

Cut by half the first week and

by half again the second week,

making sure you rake off the

cuttings each time. By the third

week, the grass should be low

enough for you to be able to

use a lawnmower. The reasons

to do it slowly are, first, that

going straight in could break

your lawnmower and, second,

you can kill the grass if you cut

too much in one go.

If, when you’ve cut the lawn

you find there’s very little grass

and lots of moss and weeds, you

may need to relay or re-seed the

whole area. But it’s unusual for

a lawn to be beyond hope –

once it’s down to a manageable

height, go through the process

of feeding, weeding, aerating

and raking.

If you really need to push down

on the rake to scrape out all the

thatch – this is called scarifying

– do this in the autumn.

* AERATE THE SOIL

Next look at the areas that have

been walked on and where the

soil has been squashed down.

This pushes out the air, which is

essential for roots to survive and

for drainage. With compacted

soil, the answer is to punch

Rake away all the leaves that

have fallen during the winterWhen spring arrives, be sure to

re-seed any bare patches of soil

GARDENERStart now and you’ll have a lusciouslawn by summer, says Caroline Tilston

NOVICEIt’s easier to get

gorgeously

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PREPARATION AND

COOKING 50MIN

PER SERVING 234 CALORIES

1 onion

2 ripe tomatoes

½ a bunch (15g) fresh coriander

2 heaped tbsp rogan josh curry

paste

Groundnut oil

1.2kg potatoes

4 garlic cloves

1 fresh red chilli

2tsp cumin seeds

300g frozen spinach

6 heaped tsp fat-free natural

yogurt

Lettuce leaves, to serve

(optional)

1 Peel the onion and blitz with the

tomatoes, coriander stalks and

curry paste in a food processor

until combined, then spoon into

a large nonstick frying pan on a

medium heat with a lug of oil.

2 Cook for 5min, stirring regularly,

while you cut the potatoes into 3cm

chunks (I like to leave the skin on – it

saves a job and is more nutritious).

Add them to the pan with a pinch

of salt and pepper, then pour in

enough water to come halfway up

the potatoes. Bring to the boil,

pop the lid on or cover with foil, then

simmer for 10-12min, or until the

potatoes are just cooked through.

3 Remove the lid, turn the heat up

to medium-high and reduce until

all the liquid cooks away and the

potatoes start to get crispy and

golden (around 15-20min).

4 Meanwhile, to make the flavoured

oil (called a temper – this really

brings the sag aloo to life), peel the

garlic and finely slice with the chilli;

fry in a small pan with the cumin

seeds and a good lug of oil until

nicely golden, then take off the heat.

5 When the potatoes are looking

good, stir the spinach into the pan

and cook down for around 5min,

or until the liquid has evaporated

and the potatoes are nice and

crisp, stirring regularly.

6 Serve the sag aloo drizzled with

the temper, dolloped with yogurt,

and with the coriander leaves

scattered on top. It’s really

delicious wrapped in soft round

lettuce leaves with an ice-cold

beer on the side.

My sag aloo

Follow TV chef Jamie Oliver’s easy recipes to create

mouthwatering meals for less

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per portion costings

for each recipe visit

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PREPARATION AND

COOKING 1HR 10MIN

PER SERVING 340

CALORIES

4 large ripe tomatoes

2 red onions

1 red pepper

1 yellow pepper

6 skinless, boneless higher-

welfare chicken thighs

4 garlic cloves

½ a bunch (15g) fresh thyme

1tsp smoked paprika

2tbsp olive oil

2tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 Preheat the oven to 180ºC

(160º fan, gas mark 4). Quarter

the tomatoes and place them in

a large baking dish or roasting

tray (roughly 25cm x 30cm). Peel

the onions and cut into large

wedges, then deseed and

roughly chop the peppers. Add

all these to the tray along with

the chicken thighs.

2 Squash the unpeeled garlic

cloves with the back of your knife

and add to the tray, then pick

over the thyme leaves and

sprinkle over the paprika. Add

the oil, balsamic and a good

pinch of salt and pepper. Toss

everything together really well to

coat, then spread across the

tray, making sure the chicken

isn’t covered by the vegetables.

3 Roast for around 1hr or until

the chicken is golden and

cooked through, turning and

basting it a couple of times

during cooking with the juices

from the tray.

4 Serve the traybake with a lovely

green salad on the side. You

could also buddy it up with a little

rice, polenta or a loaf of crusty

bread to mop up the juices.

Hit ’n’ runtraybaked chicken

SERVES 4

PREPARATION AND

COOKING 40MIN


2 onions

2 large thumb-sized pieces of

ginger

4 garlic cloves

1 bunch (30g) fresh coriander

1-2 fresh red chillies

1tsp ground turmeric

½tsp ground cinnamon

Olive oil

450g leftover cooked brisket

1 x 400g can light coconut milk

Leftover beef gravy (optional)

1 mug (480g) basmati rice

Chapatis, to serve

1 lime, to serve

Fat free natural yogurt, to serve

1 Peel the onions, ginger and

garlic, put into a food processor

with the coriander stalks, chilli,

turmeric and cinnamon, and blitz

into a paste. Put a lug of oil into a

large frying pan on a low heat,

then scrape in the paste and fry

for around 15min or until lightly

golden, stirring occasionally.

2 Chop or roughly shred the

brisket and stir it into the pan,

then add the coconut milk, half a

tin’s worth of water (or leftover

gravy), and a pinch of salt and

pepper. Bring to the boil, then

reduce to a simmer for a further

10-15min, or until thickened and

reduced, stirring occasionally.

3 Meanwhile, cook the rice

according to packet instructions

with a pinch of salt. Simply heat

the chapatis through in a dry pan,

or warm them in the microwave

(you want them to be flexible).

4 Finely grate the lime zest into

the curry and squeeze in half the

juice, then cut the remaining half

into wedges. Season the rendang

to perfection, then serve with the

fluffy rice, chapatis and a

sprinkling of coriander leaves, the

lime wedges and yogurt.

Absolute heaven.

Beef rendang

COOK’S NOTE

✱ You can defi nitely

use shop-bought

chapatis here, or

make your own.

COOK’S NOTE

✱ Roasting garlic cloves

whole in their skins

makes them really sweet

– don’t waste that lovely

soft flesh; squeeze it out

and enjoy it!




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PREPARATION AND

COOKING 25MIN


2 thumb-sized pieces of ginger

1 or 2 fresh red chillies

8tbsp olive oil

4tbsp red wine vinegar

4tbsp low-salt soy sauce

300g medium rice noodles

2 carrots

1 cucumber

2 gem lettuces

1 round lettuce

1 bunch (30g) fresh mint

250g leftover cooked lamb

1tbsp sesame seeds

1 Peel the ginger, then finely

grate with half the chilli into a

small bowl. Add the oil, vinegar

and soy sauce to make a

dressing; put aside.

2 Put the noodles into a bowl,

cover with boiling water and

soak for around 15min, or until

tender, moving them about with

tongs every now and then to

separate them.

3 Speed-peel the carrots into

long ribbons, erratically slice the

cucumber (I’m loving my crinkle

cut knife!), and put both into a

large salad bowl. Trim the

lettuces, cut into wedges and

place on top of the carrots and

cucumber. Pick over the mint

leaves. Drain the noodles and

add to the salad bowl.

4 Finely slice or shred the lamb,

then put into a large frying pan

on a high heat with the sesame

seeds. Toss together and fry

for a few minutes, or until the

lamb is nice and crispy and the

seeds are golden.

5 Mix up the dressing, drizzle it

over the salad and toss together

until well coated. Finely slice the

remaining chilli and scatter over,

then top with the crispy sesame

lamb and serve right away. HB

Punchy crunchylamb noodle salad

COOK’S NOTE

✱ If you go to your

greengrocer, you can get a

handful of lots of different

veg by weight – such as

sugar snaps, mangetout,

fresh peas and radishes

– making this salad even

more exciting.

Tastymeals on a budgetAll recipes taken from Save With

Jamie by Jamie Oliver (£26, Michael

Joseph, Penguin) with photography by

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CHILDHOODHOMEMy parents took on an unfinished

three-bedroom 1960s house in Toddington,

Bedfordshire. It wasn’t well built – there was no

insulation and we had very little money but my

father was an engineer and he took it apart,

rebuilt it and added an extension and more!

It was a typical chalet-style 1960s semi

with a brick fireplace wall. The village was

a mix of modern housing and we were next

to a pair of 1930s semis – but there were

bungalows and other buildings from the

1940s and 1950s too.

I’m one of three brothers and seeing my

father, a gifted engineer, with the gas boiler

in bits on the kitchen table, sparked my

interest in making things. All three of us

grew up to be builders and makers of sorts.

People are frightened they’ll break

things by taking them apart, I’ve recently

realised. But to learn how things work,

you need to take them apart.

MYINSPIRATIONI enjoy the adventure of creating a

successful building. I’ve now filmed 130

house builds, including my own, and have

learned there’s no one perfect way to do it.

My own taste is irrelevant – what I like isn’t

what will work for you or even what I’ll like in a

month’s time! My drive to make things better

and more stylish has become my job and I’m

extraordinarily lucky to be able to do that.

WORKINGLIFEFour years ago, feeling righteous and

indignant, I set up HAB Housing [Happiness,

Architecture, Beauty] to improve the quality

of architecture and building in this country.

I now have a fantastic team, under the

leadership of Managing Director Mike

Roberts, which works hard to build high

quality, affordable developments that cater

for people from all walks of life. We build

everything from one-bed flats to four-bed

houses and we mix social and rented homes

with those that are privately owned.

We also champion people who want to

self build. In Britain fewer people do this

than anywhere else in Europe, especially with

smaller homes. Here it’s an isolated and risky

business, whereas in countries like Austria,

Holland and Denmark, developers work with

individuals and groups to help them.

Some of the old building principles, such

as ensuring they’re able to respire moisture,

need to be combined with modern materials

and techniques so that we can retrofit our

housing stock to make it more comfortable

and more energy efficient.

FAMILYLIFEMy home is a private space. However,

I spend a lot of time, both days and nights,

in my shed, getting away from technology.

The primal architecture has to work hard,

as it has to create warmth and a little comfort

without overstepping the boundary. The

more luxurious a building is, the less efficient

it becomes. My shed is insulated and needs

to offer protection from the elements – but

only just or it wastes resources.

It’s great to have the opportunity to

escape to something, to enjoy a ‘low

impact’ weekend life. It’s a social space,

too, where the family gathers and where

we entertain, cooking on the woodburning

stove. We also enjoy the woodland and the

wildlife and I relax by chopping wood –

although I never switch off entirely. HB

● Grand Designs Live takes place in

London from 3 to 11 May 2014. There

will be a display of winning entries

to the Self Build on a Shoestring

Competition, in conjunction with the

National Self Build Association, in which

entrants were asked to design a low-cost

family home for less than £50,000.

KEVINMcCLOUD

Designer and TV presenter

Kevin McCloud, 54, lives in

a 15th-century farmhouse

near Frome in Somerset with

his wife Zani and the younger

two of his four children

W H A T M Y H O M E M E A N S T O M E

Above from left:

Kevin loves

escaping to his shed,

complete with its

aeroplane windows

for a conservatory;

the homemade

oven made from

a safe; chopping

wood is a hobby

Above: an

affordable home

built by Kevin’s

development

company. Left: at

a Grand Design

in Hampshire

Above: an

than anywhere else in Europe, especially with

escaping to his shed,

complete with its

aeroplane windows

for a conservatory;

the homemade

oven made from

a safe; chopping

wood is a hobby

Above from left:


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Everyone has a weakness. For me it’s collecting tactile

fabrics and soft flufy wools. My husband is addicted

to books, while my teenage daughters are in love with

clothes, make-up and shoes. And then there is the

increasing number of iPads, iPods, Kindles and other

electronic devices that make their way into our home

at this time of year. But where to put it all? In this special magazine,

hopefully you’ll find the answer.

Whether your particular interest is gardening, DIY, clothes, music or

relaxing in the bath, there’s a selection of fabulous storage to house all

the equipment, bottles, books, tablets and gizmos that threaten to

overwhelm our homes every year. There are also tips from interiors

experts to help and inspire you to get sorted.

And maybe once your home is looking neat, tidy and lovely with all

your stylish new storage, you’ll be able to indulge your weakness just

a little more… Happy decluttering!

Liz, Murphy

Associate Editor

Y BOXSET FANS AND

BOOKWORMS

Sleek solutions for your

reading and viewingmaterials

8 MADE FOR MUSIC

LOVERS

Sort your music and

media storage

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Flexible storage for clothes

and accessories

TY FANTASTIC FOR

FOOTWEAR FANS

Always find the right pair

TS FOR KNITTERS,

SEWERS AND ARTISTS

Calm the chaos with handy

storage and gorgeous furniture

20 BRILLIANT FOR

BATHING BEAUTIES

Relax at the end of the day in

a streamlined, tranquil space

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Keep floorspace clutter-free

with these stylish buys

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This elegantly proportioned unit ofers shelving for books andDVDs, and drawers for papers andmagazines. It comes in a light oak finish;drawer handles in solid walnut provide a contrast.Barbary shelving (H164cmxW70cmxD30cm), £695, Content ByConran 2 SOFT TOUCH

Great for keeping readingmaterial close at hand, this will sit neatly by the edge of the sofa.Grey feltmagazine holder (H26cmxW52cmxD27cm), £25, TheContemporaryHome 3 PENGUIN CLASSIC Made from birch ply, this fabulous design dates back to 1939, and is a stylishway of storing paperbacks andmagazines. PenguinDonkey (H43cmxW60cmxD42cm), £650, Isokon Plus ➔



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* ‘Make books visible. Don’t

double-park them on shelves

or store them in boxes in the

garage where they’ll take up

space. If you can’t see them,

you’ll never re-read them.’

Juliet Landau-Pope,

JLP Coach

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FASHION This solid pine bookcase retains the sawmarks produced during the timber-milling process, creating an individually distressedfinish.Hartford trestle tall shelf (H120cmxW80cmxD37cm), £225, NextHome 8 RECLAIMED STORAGE Good for storing books, DVDs



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* ‘Order your books so you can

find them easily – alphabetically,

by genre, your favourites or those

you’ve read most recently. This

will also help you stay organised

when adding new books.’

Jane-Marie Smith, Simple Living

* ‘Sign up to bookcrossing.com

where you can share your books

with fellow enthusiasts.’

Rachel Papworth, Green & Tidy

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ANGLES Slatted shelves, painted grey, are combined with powder-coated, matt blackmetal supports in this open shelving unit, creatinga design that is gently industrial. It can also be used as a room divider.Colby tall shelves (H137cm xW100cmxD37cm), £300, Habitat

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1 CLASSY CURVES With a super-sleek retro design, these shelves are easy tomount on the wall and come in a variety of finishes. At almostametre long, they have plenty of room for all yourCDs.LoopShelves (H13.5cmxW98cmxD15cm), £274 each, IsokonPlus2 HIDDEN STORAGE

This clever unit not only looks smart, it also serves as a hub for all your rechargeable electronic devices, as well as hiding away all the wires.Available in either black or white. Elephant Box (H86cmxW45cmxD42cm), from £845, Lapadd 3 HIGH LINE Practical and stylish, this AVunit is available in oak or walnut veneer, and is ideal for storingmusic systems or speakers. The door can be hinged on either side to suit yourspace. FormaTall AVUnit (H197cmxW45cmxD30cm), £245,Heal’s 4 CRISS CROSS A single unit can hold 60CDs, or they can be stackedon top of one another to store your complete CD library. Finished in a contemporary zebrano wood veneer, this is available in natural andwalnut shades.CubeCDRack (H45cmxW45cmxD16cm), £39.95, Red Lilly 5 RIGHT NOTE In a charcoal grey lacquered finish, this cabinethasmodern good looks and provides lots of storage behind the drop-down doors.MediaUnit (H45.5cmxW120cmxD50cm), £779, Boconcept


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box when they deserve to be on

display? Buy a cheap record

player on eBay and listen to

them. If they’re scratched, bin

them, or sell unwanted ones.’

Steph Head, Clutter Go

* ‘Save space by switching from

buying CDs to downloading

music or use a streaming

service like Spotify.’

Rachel Papworth, Green and Tidy

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Streamline your music and more with this ultra-sleek media panel. With a high-performance sound system, an elegant design that hides all cables and technology, and a pop-out, removable charging station for your iPod, this is the ultimate investment for your home.Neo Media Panel (H104.1cm x W140.8cm x D9.6cm), from £2,003, Hulsta


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* ‘If you waste precious time

every day working out what to

wear, spend a few hours sorting

out your clothes. Once you’ve

decided what to keep, put outfits

together and take photos of them.

On those mornings when you

can’t think of what to wear, check

your pictures for inspiration.’

Karen Storey, Homespace

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Flexible storage for all those clothes and accessories

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ALL WHITE (left) For a complete bedroom overhaul, invest in a set of matching furniture in an understated white design with plenty ofstorage options.Ercol Devonwardrobe (H198cm xW155cm xD63cm), £1,695; double bed (H108cm xW146cmx L209cm); four-drawer chestof drawers (H86cmxW116cm xD50cm), £845; six-drawer chest of drawers (H75cm xW154cm xD50cm), £945; all TheWhite Company1 HANDY DOZEN Part of a collectionmade from oiled solid oak and oak veneer, this tallboy has 12 drawers in two sizes, so it’s perfect forstoring everything from sweaters to T-shirts.Hana II tall chest (H146cm xW78cmxD50cm), £880, Habitat 2 ELEGANT SHINE This ArtDeco-style mirrored glass dressing table has five drawers with antiqued button handles to keepmake-up and jewellery organised.Gianasilver Venetian dressing table (H85cm xW125cm xD54cm), £490, HomeKandi 3 SUBTLE SPICE Made by artisans in the city of Jodhpur,this boxmakes an ideal ottoman as well as being a great seating option. Indian dowry box (H45cm xW90cmxD45cm), £255, Loaf ➔

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* ‘Use the reverse hanger

technique to help you decide

whether to keep clothes. First,

turn all the hangers in your

wardrobe the wrong way

round. When you wear an item,

replace it the right way round.

At the end of the season, check

the clothes you haven’t worn

and let them go.’

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4 DREAM CLOSET This flexible wardrobe system enables you to configure the drawers, racks and hanging space exactly as you want,to suit your room and clothes. Pippywalk-in wardrobe in oak finish, from £300ametre of single hanging, walkinwardrobes.com 5 FRENCH

FANCY This aqua chest has a rustic feel, with two large drawers for all your favourite pieces.Antoinette two-drawer wide chest (H78cmxW84cmxD48cm), £525, Debenhams 6 SLIM FIT With the natural flexibility and strength of beechwood, this light frame can hold up to140kg.Tra-Ra clothes rail (H162cmxW103cmxD48cm), £175,Heal’s 7 IN THE WEAVE Handmade by artisans from high quality waterhyacinth, this basket is ideal for storing bedlinen.Darkwater hyacinth underbed basket (H22cmxW63cmxD43cm), £60, Lombok8 HIGH SHINE Coordinating storage solutions give a room an understated feel, while the toughenedwhite glass looks super sleek.Simpsonmirroredwide chest (H74.5cmxW130cmxD44cm), £450;mirrored five-drawer chest (H110cmxW44.5cmxD44cm), £350; orchid



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* ‘No more wire hangers! Invest

in velvet ones that will help your

garments keep their shape, or

wooden hangers to support your

coats and business suits.’

Cory Cook, organisation expert

* ‘Keep black and navy clothes

separate, so you can tell them

apart on dark winter mornings.’

Christine Durrant,

Devon Clutter Busters

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Not only does this one-piece storage station provide a hanging rail, but it also has a detachable laundry bag, room for shoes and zip-uppockets for accessories.Multi-pocket wardrobe (H165cm xW92cm xD51cm), £129, TheHolding Company 11 INTRICATE DESIGN

There’s lots of room for bedroom bits and pieces in these beautifully decorated drawers.Handpainted sideboard (H82cm xW101cmxD48cm), £299, Very 12 GREAT FIT The Ascot range gives up to three times more storage by making use of hidden areas, such asalcoves and other awkward gaps.Ascot fitted bedroom storage, from £2,000, Sharps


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ALL SIZES In white or blue, this cabinet ofers pretty storage for boots and shoes, with adjustable shelving so you can customise the interior to suit your needs. Isala storage cabinet (H131cm x W75cm x D44cm), £165, Ikea


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Make sure you can always find the perfect pair

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* ‘To create space, split yourshoes into summer and winter

pairs, and store the out-of-season

shoes in big boxes in the loft or

under the stairs.’

Kim Rowden, Clutter Cruncher

* ‘If your long boots are alwayscluttering up the bottom of your

wardrobe, invest in a blanket

chest and some boot trees, and

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1 CLASSIC BEAUTY With 30 drawers, this is a serious storage solution for shoes and its aged look and brass detailing will add a vintagefeel to your home.Beaucoup chest of drawers (H191cmxW128cmxD37cm), £1,191, Sweetpea&Willow 2 TIGHT WEAVE These lovelypieces aremade from fine blond core rattan and come in two sizes. Lidded baskets, £15 small (H15cmxW37cmxD23cm); £19 large (H18cmxW39cmxD27cm), TheHoldingCompany 3 TRUNK CALL Retro-style cases in understated pastel shades are perfect for under the bedor on top of your wardrobe.Metal storage trunks, £89 small (H16cmxW50cmxD25cm); £119 (H23cmxW60cmxD34cm); both IdyllHome4 FAST ASSEMBLY Easy to construct, this is a great-value option, with space for 12 pairs of shoes. IdealNoTools ShoeOrganiser (H77cmxW33cmxD33cm), £32, Littlewoods 5 MULTIPLE CHOICE The 12 deep drawers in this large unit ofer plenty of room to store shoes, whileits rustic elm finish wouldmake it an elegant addition to the bedroom.Twelve-drawer chest (H85cmxW120cmxD50cm), £765, Shimu

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1 ART ATTACK This storage unit contains eight small and two large wooden drawers, so it’s great for storing artists’ papers and supplies,and the castorsmake it easy tomove around.Mobile unit with drawers (H83cmxW70cmxD41cm), £495, SCP 2 GOOD LOOKS With itshandy little drawers for ribbons, thread and fabric scraps, and its pretty, colourful, button-style ceramic knobs, this cabinet, made from solidoak and oak veneers, would be an attractive addition to your craft room. Fleur eight-drawer cabinet (H125.5cmxW46cmxD35cm), £395,Habitat 3 FALLING LEAVES Inexpensive but invaluable, this will hold plenty of fabric remnants and knitting wool. As it’s made fromrecycled plastic bottles, it’s also ecofriendly. Leaf storage bag (H48cmxW28cm), £5, Berry Red 4 LIFT THE LID (right) An oak butcher’sblock top sets of this painted piece with a drop-down lid supported by two retractable levers. Inside are natural oak shelves, drawers anda writing surface. Padstow bureau (H117.5cmxW110cmxD45cm), £799,Marks & Spencer ➔


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Handy storage and beautiful furniture will keep materials and kit in order

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[4] * ‘Collect together all your pens, paints,

glues and a big piece of paper. Enjoy

doodling, scribbling and dabbing with

every item to see if it still works. It’s also

a good way to get inspired again, just by

the action of using them.’

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* ‘Keep diferent crafts in

diferent boxes, so you don’t

have to pull everything out

when you want to knit a sock.’

Jane-Marie Smith,

Simple Living

* ‘Find shelving that’s only as

deep as 28cm to 35cm, so you’ll

always see your hoard andwon’t

buy things you don’t need.’

Kirsten Nielsen, KGN

5 MOVABLE FEAST Create your perfect storage systemwith theNewHampshiremodular range.Made fromMDF, this unit comescomplete with beech wooden knobs and adjustable shelves.NewHampshireDoubleModular shelves painted in FrenchGrey (H93cmxW100cmxD38cm), £260 (prices vary for other finishes), TheDormyHouse 6 FLORAL THEME This fabulously bright patchwork-inspiredcabinet has the capacity to store lots of fabric as well as all your sewing essentials.Romany Patchwork chest of drawers (H130cmxW41cmxD31cm), £345, The FrenchBedroomCompany 7 NEAT SOLUTION With a removable compartment tray, this vintage-style sewingbox has plenty of room for thread, pins, material and thimbles. Sewing box inChalk (H23cmxW24cmxD19cm), £28, GardenTrading8 CUTE AS A BUTTON Fun and quirky, this round lacquered box is roomy enough for your sewing bits and pieces.Button box (H12cmx 30cmdia), £30,Habitat 9 CABLE PATTERN Keep smaller knitting and sewingmaterials to hand in these three stacking knitted boxes

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with faux leather edges and rope handles. Set of ThreeCable Knit storage boxes, small (H12cmxW21cmxD31cm);medium (H14cmxW25cmxD35cm); large (H16cmxW29cmxD39cm); £65, Cox andCox 10 ON THE WALL Made from plastic with nickel-plated hooks, this wallstorage unit has containers of diferent sizes and shapes for all sorts of crafty bits and pieces.Uten Silo II (H68cmxW52cm), £208, Aram11 BOW TIED Store your craft supplies in this country-style unit. Its four rattan baskets each have a removable cotton cover for easycleaning. Painswick Tallboy (H115cmxW49cmxD38cm), £235, TheCotswoldCompany 12 FILING IS FUN The shallow drawers are greatfor artists’ papers, pens and pencils, while themix-and-match design, with diferent drawers and handles, gives this chest a creative,individual look.MontyWoodFilingChest (H82cmxW30cmxD30cm), £295, Oliver Bonas

* ‘Store all your buttons, pins

and crafty bits and pieces in

old jam jars. It means less time

scrabbling in cupboards and

more time creating.’

Clara Clutterbuster

* ‘Don’t hang on to every little

piece of fabric you’ve ever

come across. Keep only those

things that might be useful.’

Jane-Marie Smith,

Simple Living

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ORIENTAL STYLE The clean, contemporary lines of modern Japanese interiors are echoed in the design of this neat little bathroom storage unit. Nagoya cabinet in white (H135cm x W60cm x D35cm), £229, Marks & Spencer


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* ‘Spend 10 minutes clearing

and cleaning your bathroom

windowsill. One clear, gleaming

surface will inspire you to

declutter the rest of the room.’

Clara Clutterbuster

* ‘Store your toiletries in baskets,

grouping “like” items together. For

example, put all hair products

in one basket. It’s easier to keep

track of what you need to buy.’



Relax at the end of the day in a streamlined and tranquil space

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1 MEDICINE CABINET Painted in a subtly distressed finish, this woodenmedicine cabinet is perfect for storing all your pills and potions.White wooden first-aid box, £26.95,MelodyMaison 2 SEE RIGHT THROUGH IT The industrial feel of this freestandingmetal and glasscabinet with adjustable shelves is just right for a modern scheme. Fabrikor bathroom storage cabinet, £150, Ikea 3 AT THE DOUBLE Ifyou’re giving the bathroom a full makeover, consider these stylish his and hers washbasins with a country-style built-in cupboardcontaining fully adjustable shelving.Chichester oak countertop washstand, £1,250, Neptune 4 NATURAL REMEDY These handy piecesare woven from seagrass and are ideal for keeping your towels and laundry organised. Set of two striped seagrass baskets, £70, LauraAshley 5 FRENCH FANCY Painted creamwith text telling you what to put where, this pretty wooden rack for toiletries can be wall-mounted. Bergere Ivory wooden toiletries rack, £55, HomeKandi


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1 SIMPLE STYLE Adesign classic, these wall hooks are a fun solution for all sorts of kids’ clutter, from coats and scarves to laundry bags.Hang ItAll (H37cmxW50.5cmxD17cm), £198, Aram 2 EASY AS ABC Made of solid reclaimed fir with quirky alphabet carved detail, thisunit features four spacious drawers with touch latches for easy opening. Letterhead chest of drawers (H82cmxW115cmxL38cm), £545, Loaf3 ON THE MOVE Store your child’s favourite toys in this traditional toy box.Made from sturdyMDF, it’s easy to assemble.VroomVroom toybox (H39.5cmxW60cmxD39.5cm), £39, TescoDirect 4 BLANK CANVAS This solid oak wardrobe has four shelf levels, two drawers and ablackboard on the door so children can personalise it with doodles.Whitby chalkboard cupboard (H208cmxW81cmxD50cm), £1,468, Rowen&Wren 5 BRIGHT FLUORESCENTS (right) Colourful shelving units that can be used vertically or horizontally and come in pink, white,lime, blue and red. Trymixing two or three colours.Mondrian bookshelves (H25cmxL96cmxD16cm), £65, Aspace ➔

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* ‘Rotate toys in and out of play to save

space. A smaller choice will encourage

children to play more with what they have.’

Amanda Manson, Decluttering,

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* ‘Use diferent toy chests for

specific items, like dressing up or

Lego, rather than just dumping

everything in the same boxes.’

LyndaWylie, Tidy Rooms

* ‘Make decluttering with the kids

fun by turning it into a treasure

hunt for lost toys or a way to clear

a space to build a den for them.’


6 SIMPLY SLEEK With a solid oak frame and shelves in soft shades of powder-coated steel, this system is useful and good looking.Woody shelving unit (H85.5cmxW206.5cmxD44.5cm), £447, The Lollipop Shoppe 7 HIGH TOWER Canvas beach-hut-style storage hasfive pouches to keep toys of the floor.NavyBlue Stripe hanging storage (H175cmxW40cm), £22, Feather &Black 8 IN THE BAG Ensureeverything stays tidied away with this floorstanding holdall.Toy storage bag (H38cmxW38cmxD38cm), £20, Cox&Cox 9 ANIMAL

ANTICS This roomy chest has a lock-and-stay hinge to keep little fingers safe. JohnCrane Four Friends toy chest (H37.5cmxW64cmxD40cm), £65, John Lewis 10 BRIGHT IDEA Stackable crates keep kids’ stuf tidy beneath a bench. Sigurd bench (H45cmxW114cmxD43cm), £60; Vessla crates, £4 each; lids, £1.50 each; all Ikea 11 PERFECT ANGLES Super practical, this unit has four shelves, a cupboardwith a blackboard door and a drawer.Blackboard storage unit (H156cmxW81cmxD52cm), £295, Aspace 12 BEDROOM BASIC Cut-outstars and pegs feature on this set of wall shelves. Star wall shelf (H50cmxW80cmxD15cm), £65, Great Little TradingCompany

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* ‘Store your DIY things in clear

containers. Group your tools and

materials into categories such

as decorating, tools and screws.’


* ‘Be realistic. Is it worth

hanging on to every screw, nail

and washer?When you need

one, can you find it easily, or do

you just end up buying new?’

Rachel Papworth,

Green and Tidy

Great solutions for keeping tools and equipment safely tidied away

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1 FREE-WHEELING Roll this flexible piece to wherever you’re working. It collapses for easy storage when not in use.Beech folding trolley(H76cmxW60cmxD40cm), £295, TheHoldingCompany 2 ON A ROLL Small but perfectly formed, this leather case keeps tools to handfor an emergency.Round bag (L30cmxD12cm), £50, Labour &Wait 3 SERIOUS STORAGE Made from steel with an industrial, powder-coated finish, thismixture of drawers and cabinet is ideal for keeping tools secure, and the castorsmake it easy tomove around.ChallengeXtreme five drawer combination storage chest and cabin (H89cmxW27cmxD53cm), £54.99,Homebase 4 CHALKY WHITE With ablackboard label on the front, thismetal container is handy for small bits and pieces. Storage box inClay (H16cmxW32cm), £15, EdenForest 5 BY THE BOARD This Swedish-made steel tool board can be neatly clipped between twowall mounts. Elfa tool board (W59.8cmxH38.2cm), £29.30; storage bins, £1.80 each; pack of eight hooks, £9.70; all Store


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METAL WORKS Great for keeping the garage neat and tidy, this versatile wall system can grow with your storage needs as horizontal and vertical track bars allow shelves and baskets to be added. Elfa shelving and storage system, £486.50, The Holding Company


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Good looking pieces for the garden, shed or garage

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ALL ROUNDER (left) Store fruit and veg as well as garden tools in this small cabinetmade from sustainable untreated fir.Three drawervegetable rack (H46cmxW52cmxD40cm), £95, Cox&Cox 1 SMART TABLE Made fromFSC-certified beech, this potting bench has agalvanisedmetal worktop. The raised back shelf is handy for pots and seeds and the bottom shelf can store big items such as compostbags.Wooden potting bench (H92cmxW121cmxD60.5cm), £250,Hen&Hammock 2 RETRO SHADES These elegant tins organiseeverything from plant labels to twine.Gardeners’ Gubbins pots in tray by SophieConran (H10cmxW26cmxD20cm), £19.95, Burgon&Ball3 TWO IN ONE This garden seat with hidden storage is ideal for keeping tools under cover, and it’s been pre-treated with a water-basedglazing paint tomake it durable.Angso storage bench (H67cmxW122cmxD59cm), £125, Ikea 4 HIDEAWAY Manufactured fromFSC-certified softwood timber, this has an easy-fit plastic roof.BloomaOverlapwooden tool chest (H94cmxW119cmxD77cm), £89.98, B&Q ➔



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* ‘Give your greenhouse or

shed a thorough clearout

twice a year. Sweep it out and

gather together all the pots

and wash them if necessary.’


* ‘It’s tempting to keep the

pots from new plants, but will

you use them? Return to the

garden centre for recycling.’

Rachel Papworth, Green & Tidy

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5 UNDER COVER This attractive addition to the garden is designed and built to the highest standard, with a waterproofmembrane andplywood lining.The Potting Shed (W5ft x L7ft), from £2,500, The Posh ShedCompany 6 LOG PILE Slatted sides and a raised floormake thisideal for storing firewood as it allows air to circulate so timber can dry out.Timberdale log store (H183cmxW121.5cmxD88.2cm), £95, TescoDirect 7 BEES KNEES Robust enough to be left outside, this timber, hive-shaped container will hold the family’s heavy-duty shoes andboots.Beehive Boot Store in FrenchGrey (H62cmxW38cmxL42cm), £125, Sparrow&Finch 8 LABELLED UP Made from untreated spruce,this wall unit, with its 10 spacious shelf pockets and useful metal-framed label slots is wonderfully practical.Tall woodenwall storage unit(H96cmxW50cmxD20cm), £110, TheHoldingCompany 9 BASKET CASE Useful for keeping fruit, veg and bulbs, these aremade fromiron and have an antique bronze finish. Stacking storage crates (H16cmxW30cmxL41cm), £21.99 each, Crocus



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ASPACE 0845 872 2400; aspaceuk.com✉

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