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HOW SPICY WILL YOU GO? BELLA EVENNETT-WATTS SHOWS US HOW TO TURN UP THE TEMPERATURE

The alluring jewel tones that designer Laura Stephens adorned this modern 1980s home with have given it depth and a wonderful sense of character

Red can be fiery and fabulous – or tricky to get right. Here’s how to choose the perfect shade and partner it well for bold, beautiful planting

Let in the light with trending yellow shades. Butter yellow was the colour of the moment this spring, adding a pastel touch of brightness to gloomy days. Now that the seasons have changed, turn up the

If you can’t paint your garden walls or fence, you can still add interest by using outdoor textiles to inject some colour and pattern. Dig out tester pots or leftover paint to jazz up plain planters.

Bring a blaze of colour to your garden in August with a palette of bright and contrasting blooms, carefully positioned pots and a few late-season buys