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Something to sip...Sloe gin

Make up a batch of flavoured gin now for delicious gifts come December

IS IT TIME TO SWITCH UP YOUR HEATING?

Rethink your home's heating system to make it more efficient and in keeping with its style too

ART display

Choose and hang art like a pro, like Kanza, with these tips for creating an at-home gallery on a budget

'We made our rental into a handmade home'

By buying up bargain leftover paint and making her own furniture, Kanza Borthwick has shown that you don’t have to break the bank to transform a rented new-build into a unique and beautiful home

FLORAL centrepiece

Add drama and colour to your mantelpiece with a showstopping floral arrangement like Callieanne's

Child's CANOPY

Create a magical hideaway for your little one with this easy-sew floaty canopy, like Holly's

I've used feel-good shades for a happy home'

Interior designer Holly Scott brought this plain new build to life with a carefully curated colour palette, statement artwork and gold accessories for an elegant look

Industrial shelves

Make practical log storage a stylish feature in its own right with this rustic shelving unit made from scaffold poles and boards, like Hannah's

'I'm so glad I took a risk on a bold wallpaper'

Hannah Hooper stepped away from safe neutrals in her living room, choosing a statement wallpaper in blue and gold as the starting point for her scheme

'My style is minimalist meets vintage chintz'

Wowed by the period features of her Victorian home, Callieanne Major has embraced all things traditional with a dramatic yet muted colour palette and floral art

'Our dream home was three years in the making!”

Temi Lorant and husband Eugene made sure not to rush into renovating this run-down semi, taking years to plan the perfect extension and a put-together decor look

'I added homespun charm to this Victorian terrace'

Inspired by working in National Trust properties, Mel Green has filled her home with heritage colours, vintage furniture and handmade accessories

'I decorated this house twice to find my style'

Kayla Reynolds initially followed trends to decorate her new build, but soon realised she preferred the classic country look, so gave every room a timeless makeover

8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE UPGRADING YOUR WINDOWS

Give your home kerb appeal while making it warmer and more energy efficient in time for winter by tackling old or outdated windows

Hot Summer patterns

Heat up your schemes with four ways to use this season's trending prints

Cafe culture

Unleash your inner barista and serve up the cafécore aesthetic in your kitchen

Foliage chandelier

Give your dining area wow factor, like Sarah, with this striking yet simple faux foliage and LED candle chandelier

Southern cider

Wow at your next summer party with this easy-yetimpressive cocktail. It has mellow whiskey flavours and a lively finish from lime juice and sparkling cider

In your garden THIS MONTH

Pull up a garden chair, breathe in the glorious scents of summer and plan of all the gardening tasks to complete

'I doubled my living space with an outdoor room'

Sarah Brooks swapped a dilapidated shed for a showstopping open summerhouse, decked out with stylish home comforts to bring the inside out

'Every room is now a riot of colour and pattern'

Seeing the potential to add artistic flair to a blank canvas, Tarah Ferguson and Scott Underwood made this house their own with daring prints and bold shades

'I love schemes brought to life with texture'

After the initial shock at the size of the renovation needed wore off, Lisa Rees got to work revamping her 1920s home, first tackling the issues and then making it her own

'We've got every detail exactly how we want it'

Having always wanted to live by the coast, Jessica Collins took on a project property in Hove and did a top-to-bottom overhaul, filling it with happy hues and clever design ideas

'A bargain bookcase hack made all the difference'

Wanting a bespoke look without the price tag, Salma and Stuart Chatto DlYed their own built-in cabinetry, giving their space a playful, individual feel

'We've made the most of every inch of space'

With a blended family of six, Laurie Hale has maximised every opportunity for storage in her compact home without sacrificing on style

'I'm obsessed with all things vintage and floral'

After extending to create a spacious forever home, Laura Turner went for a modern, budget-friendly take on the country look with pretty bloom prints and upcycled furniture

I'm getting braver with each room makeover'

After initially decorating quickly, Katherine Woodcock has enjoyed returning to each room to give her home a bold refresh as her design confidence has grown

A SPACE for all ages

Create an accessible yet stylish bathroom to suit your busy household, with the help of these practical design ideas that work for young and old

SHAKER style

Whether plain and simple or with a modern twist, there are plenty of ways to bring this timeless look into your kitchen

Reeded door handles

Give your wardrobe a Japandi update with curved, reeded handles, like Bee's