Spring Homes Special

15 must-have accessories for outdoor dining in style

Out with the scratched melamine, in with stylish cups, cocktail shakers, candelabra, and cutlery. Here's our guide to the wow accessories that will make your alfresco meal sparkle
58 things to glam up your garden

Garden parties are go, people! But, oh God — is that really the state of the patio? Glam up the garden and impress your guests with these 58 must-have garden objects.
Get the garden of dreams: 10 tips from the pros

Whether you have a bijou backyard or several acres to sit out in, making the most of our outdoor space is key. Steal the tricks of the trade from an RHS-winning landscape architect right here.
Transform your interior in 12 easy steps

Bored of staring at the same beige walls or underwhelmed by less-than-thrilling rooms? Try these 12 fantastic tips from a Cirencester interiors legend who's been beautifying homes for 21 years.
What not to do to your home: 10 things to avoid

Before you start digging those foundations for that Scandi plunge pool, or whip out your tape measure to Insta-fy the whole house read these 10 essential tips on how not to devalue your home.
Kitchen makeover: 12 tricks of the trade

Want the kitchen of dreams? We bring you the trade secrets of kitchen design from Dixon Grey Kitchens in Nailsworth, all wrapped up in 12 neat tips, get planning now.
Clutter cleanse! 10 tips to master the mess

Feel like you're swimming against a constant tide of stuff? We chat to declutter expert Ruby Monro - known as The Organiser - for her pro-tips on mastering the mess in our homes.
8 Easy ways to add value to your home

So you’ve decided to upsticks and move? Woah there! Before you do, take some notes from Tania Thompson, house hunter extraordinaire, on how to add thousands to your home.
My Home comforts: meet the Cotswold Candle Co

We chat to candle-maker Polly from Cotswold Candle Co about her beautiful, hand-poured candles (inspired by the scents of the Cotswolds), and find out what makes a house a home for her.
Gotta Have It: spring cleaning gear

The evenings are getting lighter, lockdown is nearly over and the sunshine is showing up those handprints on the windows and stains on the carpet. Time to bust out your inner Mrs Hinch…
Make your home grown up again

It’s been kid-central for the past 12 months but now, as schools reopen, it’s time to coax your home back into the land of the operational adult.
Kitchens 2021: the latest designs and colours

Gadget garages, working kitchens and unfitted units... This year, says new design company Huckleberry, we're witnessing a kitchen revolution. Here's what it looks like.
Interiors inspo: bold spring refresh

Enough with cosy interiors and soft greys - here’s our edit of the fabrics, paints and tiles to lift your spirits and inject some spring into your step, hallway, walls, sofas...