Upcycling old furniture is a wonderful way to breathe new life into a piece you have fallen out of love with. This idea capitalises on the natural colour and grain of the wood. These show through, mak

‘A blank wall is crying out for wallpaper. It’s the quickest way to inject colour, pattern and personality in one hit. A great wallpaper creates depth and mood, and tells a story without needing anyth

Sleep in a bed of roses by swapping tired sheets for fresh floral designs. This year’s botanical patterns feel especially romantic, as trending wildflowers bring a traditional countryside charm. For t

We’d been living in a Victorian house with high ceilings just a mile away, but we were ready for a change. The house had very little garden, and we wanted to become a lot more self-sufficient by havin

Use subtle botanical references to keep your scheme calm and comfortable. Choose abstract, rather than realistic, leaf and floral designs and mix and match different styles. This variety of shapes and

What to plant, grow, prune and buy this month for your great outdoors