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AHEAD OF THE CURVE
What do the experts predict will be the colours to use in our homes for 2023? Well, it depends on who you ask! Leading paint brand Dulux announced its Colour of the Year as a warm, golden shade of barley called Wild Wonder, while the guys over at eco-kind Earthborn have pipped Lady Bug – arich, jewel-toned burgundy – as their hot shade for the year. Shown here is Benjamin Moore’s offering, Raspberry Blush, a vibrant shade of coral. But our advice? Choose any colour that makes your heart sing, and decorate with gusto to create YOUR ideal home.
IH LOVES... Joyful tea towels
A Life More Colourful tea towel, £14, Bluebellgray
W hat to do this month...
READ As so many of us now WFH, finding the balance between a space to live in, and work in, while keeping it stylish, can be tricky. So let Ruth Matthews’ book Own Your Zone (Hardie Grant, £14.65) help you create a space that can look great and work hard, too.
LISTEN The arrival of the New Year brings out many well-meaning goals, but who actually manages to accomplish them? Listen to the comedic ‘self-help’ podcast Nobody Panic and take relief in knowing we’re all in this together. Stevie Martin and Tessa Coates guide you through the ups and downs of adult life, without screaming all the time.
DO Want to learn a new skill without having to leave home? Domestika is an online community for creatives which hosts hundreds of inspiring courses and projects taught by professionals that you can download and watch at your leisure. From crocheting and calligraphy to icing biscuits, and so much more, who knows where it could lead.
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BEST DECORATING DECISION? To not rush the process. Our house is a work in progress and every new element takes it to the next level.
YOUR SECRET STYLING IDEA? The cork wall in our office. I used recycled-cork tiles so that we had a space to curate inspiration.
FAVOURITE CORNER OF YOUR HOME? It changes. We’ve just hung beautiful, full-length velvet curtains in the living room. They have completely altered how the space feels.
AN ITEM THAT SPARKS JOY? The round orange cushion I designed in collaboration with Kalinko Home (above). It’s handwoven and is finished with deadstock trim. I love the fact there’s only a few in the world.
STYLE STATEMENT
Wallpaper borders may conjure thoughts of dodgy Eighties and Nineties décor, but they’ve had a revival and have returned to grace our homes thanks to interio
