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CONNECT WITH US • We’re here to help and inspire you
SUSTAINABLE SWAPS • Being ecofriendly doesn’t mean compromising on life’s little luxuries. The White Company’s latest bedding range is not only sumptuous hotel quality but sustainable too, so you can sleep soundly in virtuous comfort.
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ORANGES & LEMONS
WOVEN FORM
UPDATE YOUR CLEANING KIT
RETURN & RECYCLE
COLOURFUL GLASSWARE • Update your home with this bright trend
10 of the best PLACES FOR PRINTS • Have the best-dressed walls around with these striking artworks
WEEKEND UPDATE
IN & OUT • THINGS TO TRY, DO AND SEE THIS MONTH
COLOUR TRENDS • How to include them in your home – be it a quick update or total makeover!
NATURAL CONTRASTS • An easy-on-the-eye look that’s perfect for the new season
HARMONIOUS HUES
Expert guide • ‘Pink and green work so wonderfully together as they replicate the colour combinations found in nature’, says Charlotte Cosby, head of creative at Farrow & Ball. ‘Simply look outside to learn which colours harmonise.’ Here’s her advice for perfect pairings…
BEAUTIFUL BUYS • Muted tones and organic materials make for a restful, yet gently energising scheme
Rich & EARTHY • Turn up the heat with these gorgeous hues that combine to create a cosy and cosseting feel
COCOONING SHADES
Expert guide • ‘We are increasingly drawn to shades with an inherent warmth,’ says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene. ‘Choosing rich but gentle tones will create a striking yet soothing scheme.’ Ruth explains how to use them…
BEAUTIFUL BUYS • Anchor this rich palette with elements of charcoal
Pretty PALES • These fresh pastel tones have been given a sophisticated update
PRETTY PALES
Expert guide • ‘Using pastels doesn’t have to mean a sweet and sugary look,’ says Justyna Korczynska, colour expert at Crown. ‘Pale shades can be fresh and modern when combined with modern materials.’ She advises how to approach pastels with a sophisticated touch…
BEAUTIFUL BUYS • Opt for a palette of perfectly pale hues and contemporary designs
Chasing RAINBOWS • Farrow & Ball is as famous for its unique paint shades as for the distinctive names it gives them. Meet Joa Studholme, who’s responsible for both
JOA’S DECORATING TIPS
STYLISH LIGHTING • Great for creating a welcoming ambience, lamps are an important part of any room. Be inspired by our round-up of the latest designs - just in time for a seasonal update
THE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE • Tucked away in a Surrey cul-de-sac, this super-chic 1960s home could be anywhere in the world
GET THE LOOK • Bold pattern and colour bring Freddie and Natasha’s mid-century home to life
Floral WONDERLAND • A New York-based couple have turned a Brooklyn townhouse into a stunning family home, abundant with greenery and colourful blooms
GET THE LOOK • Recreate Miranda’s vintage style with soft florals and heirloom pieces
STYLE INSPIRATION • 10 ways to make your home on trend for autumn Focus on...