Revamp repair recycle

Get hold of a paintbrush and add colour to your furniture and interiors

Sustainable and cost-effective, knowing how to breathe new life into neglected pieces with a lick of paint can transform the way you dress your home

Try your hand at these two easy painting projects for beginners from Annie Sloan’s new book

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

This month, get creative with patterned fabrics and wallpapers, make everlasting paper flowers and invest in some quality bed linen or tableware

Let in the light with translucent textiles. Swap heavy curtains for delicate sheers and switch out dark pendant shades for something gauzy. If you can’t find a fabric lampshade in your price range, tr