From practical to pretty

Upcycling household items using nautical shades gives them a new lease of life and brings a touch of seaside colour to the home and garden

Seasonal decorative touches to bring the outdoors in

Transform seashells with découpage and gold leaf to make pretty jewellery and keepsake dishes

Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

Totally transformative and done in a weekend (or less) – these updates are small victories

Whether you want to highlight original features such as cornices, dadoes and skirtings, or need to disguise an awkwardly shaped wall, there are tricks to place the focus just where you want it, say our trio of pros