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

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

Last issue, we pledged that we were making improvements to our 1998 ‘van’s rear lounge, and with the blinds now providing some privacy, we moved on to an upgrade to make it cosier and more practical.

Independent retailers Laura and Will Mellor transformed the dated interior of a Georgian cottage into a sumptuous home with the same nostalgic appeal as their homeware store

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

Define your borders and support border plants that tend to flop by using salvaged or recycled pieces of wood. Varying lengths and widths work well and you only need a few sound planks to tame and comp