There’s a time for doing things ‘properly’ and a time for affordable quick fixes, says Emily Henson

CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

Want a quick decorating fix? These fast and stylish ideas will transform a room scheme in as little as 30 minutes

WINDOW TREATMENTS CAN MAKE – OR SOMETIMES BREAK – A SCHEME, SO HOW DO YOU GET YOURS JUST RIGHT? WE ASKED THREE EXPERTS FOR THEIR INSIDER KNOWLEDGE

Bring joyful layers of intrigue and character to an interior with vintage and antique textiles, whether unique cushions, a pretty quilt or old linen tea towels, says Kerryn Harper-Cuss

Emma Leith’s fabric and yarn combo makes adding detail easy. Pick a floral print and you’re already halfway there! ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m), 2 balls of Yarn A Cream (3050), 1 b