Style At Home

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I’m kicking off 2021 in style, with two super-exciting projects I can’t wait to get stuck into. First up is my dream role as the new Editor of this fantastic magazine. And then, on top of that, having decided during lockdown that we (my OH and our 11-year-old twins) had outgrown our current family home, I’m also moving house! My home is so much to me – it’s my creative outlet, my sanctuary, and is at the very heart of my family life. I’m so lucky that my job means I get a front-row seat when it comes to seeing the most inspiring real homes, as well as the top decorating ideas and must-have products out there. When it comes to making the very best of the home you have,…

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Wilko SUGAR PLUM LUXE Glittering metallics meet candy hues for a feminine festive look George Home SANTA’S RESORT Create a whimsical seasonal scheme with kitsch motifs in classic red and white Next Home SERENE NEUTRALS Combine natural shades and cosy textures for a grown-up festive feel Dunelm FOLKY BRIGHTS Step into a Scandi-inspired Christmas with cute characters in contemporary shades…

high-street news

RICH VS NEUTRAL Dulux has chosen the warm neutral Brave Ground as its colour of the year, while Graham & Brown has gone for Epoch, a rich and intense shade of plum. Despite being light and dark, both bring a cocooning sense of comfort to a room. Match Epoch with other vivid colours for drama or lighter hues of lavender and heather for a softening effect. Flexible Brave Ground will pair with many other palettes or use alone to create a restorative sanctuary. Which shade would you choose? Conscious Christmas Newly launched shop Thie is focusing on plastic-free products and future heirloom decorations. Along with an adorable array of bristle animals and novelty glass baubles, we love the colourful, thick paper sacks that can be personalised and re-used. Order by the 19 December…

trend spotting animal print

A timeless classic in the world of fashion, it’s no wonder that animal print is seeing another resurgence on the interiors catwalks this season, and finding its way into our Christmas décor, too. From luxurious leopard prints to chic monochrome zebra stripes, have fun introducing a few accent pieces into your scheme for a classy, rather than garish, take on the trend.…

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ABOUT ME I am Colleen Roberts, 46, I own an interiors online store (@west_barn) and I live here with my partner David Fox, 51, an account manager, and my children Jack, 11, and Ned, eight. OUR HOME A four-bed, 21-year-old semi-detached house in Harrogate, Yorkshire, bought in January 2019. WHEN WE MOVED IN It was in a bad way – the window frames were rotten, the carpet was threadbare, the walls were all painted a ghastly yellow and the kitchen was falling apart. AND NOW We have redecorated throughout, laid carpets and flooring, replaced all the windows and doors, and fitted a new kitchen. STYLE TIP Grey is calming and smart and easy to accessorise.…