Looking to lift your home and mood? Be inspired by these fresh ideas, from swapping textiles and adding colour to rearranging furniture and refreshing blooms

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

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

Create decorative displays and embellishments for around the home and handcraft gifts to make your seasonal celebrations extra special

From low-cost upgrades to total transformations, an exterior makeover can boost the kerb appeal and value of your home

Whether on the verge of selling or not, Greg Loades shows there are lots of things that will improve your plot as an asset