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It’s good to talk
Fling open the doors and let the outside in – or the inside out! For many of us, spending months in lockdown taught us the value of our gardens, and we’re now loving seeing our outside spaces being used for multiple purposes. This conversation set from Dunelm is the perfect stage for chilled out drinks and nibbles on the patio. ‘We’ve used textures and tones intended to be layered so you can mix-and-match pieces to give your space a unique feel,’ says Debbie Drake, Dunelm’s design director.
Dressed to impress
Create special moments in the everyday with new tabletop pieces from John Lewis & Partners. Ikat prints and painterly stripes in cool, coastal blues combine boho style with a Mediterranean twist. These fresh and vibrant shades simply scream of summer and will create a statement in any space. ‘This season is all about flexible living and items you can use inside and out,’ says Gabrielle Anderson, the brand’s outdoor buyer. ‘Don’t save your favourite tableware for inside dining, take them outside to create a colourful and eclectic tablescape.’
PRETTY PANES Featuring garden birds or wildflowers, these pretty motifs from window film experts, Purlfrost, are a fun way to spruce up your French windows, Crittall style doors as shown here, your summerhouse or any window in your home. Quick and easy to apply, film is an inexpensive and modern way to give your windows a lift. It’s a great way to create privacy too, and cover up any unsightly views. What’s more, they also reduce glare from the sun, so they can prevent UV rays from fading your lovely new sofa, while still letting natural light flood in. The Wild Flowers border pattern costs from £14.13, Purlfrost.
Bookworm
Furniture Flips – 30 colour-popping painted furniture projects by Joanne Condon, (£20, Cico Books)
Furniture flipping can take on many forms, from replacing handles to reupholstering or repainting. Author Joanne Condon, who runs workshops online through domestika.org, explains what you need to get started. Her advice includes what equipment is needed for each task, how to prepare preloved furniture fo
