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BRAND NEW WALLPAPERS AND FABRICS FOR SPRING 2012

KITCHEN UPDATES LATEST TRENDSWALL ART CHILDRENS ROOMS

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3GOODHOMESMARCH 2012

MARCH 2012 ISSUE 158

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goodhomes.net6 MARCH 2012 GOODHOMES

CONTENTS

NEWS & TRENDS9Sneak previewGive a pretty art print this Mothers Day.

10Focus on: MarchThis months events and top buys.

12Sneak newsOur top shopping finds this month.

14Garden updateProducts for your outdoor space and

events for gardening fans.

16 Shortlist: FootstoolsPut your feet up on a statement design.

18Trend: LaceGofor elegant lace-inspired pieces.

DECORATING20Bespoke decorating ideasWeve put together six room schemes

to show how you can create a unique

look with made-to-order products.

28Style on our travelsTake inspiration from the cosy country

style of the Combermere Abbey

Cottages in Whitchurch, Shropshire.

ON THE COVER

16 Footstools

18Latest trends

20 Beautiful design ideas

27Wall art

31 Wall clocks

32 Brand new designs

for spring

39Easyprojects with

wallpaper and fabric

48 Noticeboards

50Childrens rooms

53 Fabulous real homes

83 Small bathrooms special

96 Kitchen updates

101 Ideasforwindows

107 Buyers guide

to televisions

p62 p48

p27

32New season launchesIntroduce vibrant colour into your home

with this seasons wallpapers and fabrics.

36Bedroom trendCombine bold print with calm neutral

tones for a refreshing scheme this spring.

39Creative makesPut leftover wallpaper and fabric scraps

to good use with our simple projects.

SHOPPING27Wall artTake a look at our favourite art prints.

31Wall clocksChoose a funky design for your home.

46Price patrol: Afternoon teaSet up a special table spread for

Mothers Day, whatever your budget.

48NoticeboardsOur favourite designs to cheer up walls.

49BookendsAdd interest to your bookshelves.

50Ideas for childrens roomsGive kids rooms a new look with the

latest prints and accessories.


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REAL HOMES& PROPERTY54Tranquil escapeHeather and Ken Lawson renovated

an Edwardian house in Nottingham

and decorated it with vintage fabrics.

61Heathers inspirationRecreate Heathers elegant living room

with classic designs and taupe shades.

62Modern vintageLisa and Jeremy Goodger transformed

their West Sussex bungalow into a light

and bright home with a new extension.

69GetLisas lookMix painted furniture with floral prints

to emulate Lisas dining room.

70Classic looksClara and Ryan Jenkinson bought a

run-down Victorian house in Co. Dublinand restored its period features.

77Claras style fileCombine striped fabrics with vintage-

style pieces to get Claras look.

78Kitchen makeoverAlice Jolly and Stephen Kinsella

transformed a dated kitchen with just a

lick of paint and some new appliances.

SMALL BATHROOMSPECIAL83 Ideas for small bathroomsTips for making a compact space work.

90 Shower enclosuresDesigns to fit tight spaces.

93Bathroom bargain buysSmart accessories for under 20.

SOURCE BOOK96Kitchen newsBest buys for a stylish kitchen.

97Trialled and tested: health grillsOur testers give us their verdicts.

99Bathroom newsThe latest products for your bathroom.

101Window treatmentsDecoratingideas for giving windows

a fresh look this spring.

107Buyers guide to televisionsOur round-up of stylish models with

the latest technology.

LIVING122Work lifeRachel Le Mesurier sells her stationery

and homeware designs at her online

shop and in boutiques across the world.

READER OFFERS82Subscribe to GoodHomes

Receive three issues for just 3.

REGULARS3Create our cover look

5Welcome from the editor

110Stockists

Cover photograph:Mark Scott

Styling:Emma Clayton

November issue 2011Multiyork furniture

winner: Alex Booth, Hampshire. Combi boiler

winner:Rose Chee, London. Sky+HD box

winner: John Breach, Liverpool. Greens baking

set winners:Alison Beckwith, Derbyshire;

Amanda Kuppan, Greater Manchester; Sarah

Carby, Nottingham. Fudges bike winners:K Crate, Yeovil; Julie Kenny, Liverpool. Nirvana

Spa winner:Rebecca Lathwood, London.

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On Tyne; Mel Kelly, Penzance; Clare Hargreaves,

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Stephen Askem, Kent; Julie Birch, Leicestershire;

Adrian Price, Wigan; Sue Warr, Dorset; Elspeth

Smith, Southampton; Oliver Evans, West Midlands;

Andrew Westerman, North Yorkshire; Jo Welsh,

Cambs; Elaine Finnerty, Leamington Spa;

Elizabeth Bazley, Manchester; R Boyd, Crewe;

Avis Raven, Weston-Super-Mare; Gary Ralph,

Market Harborough; J Sadler, Northwich.

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Treat your mum to a pretty art print this Mothers Day try The National Gallery Shop for well-loved classics.Lilacpaintingby Otto Franz Scholderer, 35 for a standard stretched canvas, The National Gallery Shop.Butterfly greetings card,20 set

of eight, Natural History. Floral printed tumbler,22 for four, Laura Ashley. New Hampshire double base cupboard,288, The Dormy

House. Cupboard painted in Tarragon Glory 2 eggshell, 11.69 for 500ml, Dulux.


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Art attackThe Affordable Art Fair returns

to Battersea Park from 15-18

March. As a Mothers Day treat,

GoodHomesreaders can enjoy

two-for-one entry on 18 March

upon presentation of this page

at the door (usual price 12-15).

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Healthy choiceFor every one of the new

Five-a-Day print (30)

sold on its website, ISAK

will donate 20 to the

Children on the Edge

charity. Visit isak.co.uk.

FOCUS ON

March

Blow hot & coldThe Dyson Hot blade-free

heater, 269.95, blows

cold as well as hot, so is

great for the changeable

spring weather.

TAKE A CLASSLearn to create a stunning floral design

at Interfloras new Flower School in

London. Classes are led by a top florist

who shows you how to make a beautiful

arrangement to take home a great idea

for Mothers Day. Three-hour classes cost

from 145. To book, call 01529 416588.

SLEEP EASYThis month is National Bed

Month the perfect excuse to

buy a new bed! For something

thats practical as well as

comfortable, we love the

Sensation7000 double divan,

from 1,399, from Harrison. The

generous drawers are ideal forstoring your winter duvet and

the sleek headboard will make

a real style statement too!

Getgrowing!Incis nmincudacestl

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WebwatchWere really excited

about new websitecachette.com, a bilingual

English/French site selling

gorgeous homeware and

specialist foods at great

prices. These unusual salad

servers cost 11.50, while

the champagne

vinegar is 11.90.


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Feast yourSenses...

Youll soonSeethe difference a Britannia range cooker will make to your kitchen.Youll Feelthe unmistakable quality of the construction with the robust doors.Weve engineered in quietness, so that youllHearthe sizzling of steaks and

sautd zucchinis on the versatile Chef Top hotplate. Smellthe tempting aroma of

a Mediterranean flavoured chicken cooked to succulent perfection on the rotisserie.

They say you cant buy good Taste, but we beg to differ.

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Summers

nearly here!Welcome theofficial start of

British Summer

Time with this

stylish new

Sunflower wall

clock, 79, by

Karlsson.

Dutch By

Design, 0844

884 2340,

dutchby

design.com.

newsTHISMONTHS

Thelatesthomewareavailable

onthehighstreetandonline

HOT SHOPPINGHead to Toast to discover a lovely new range of home

products. Choose from gorgeous tableware, kitchen

and bathroom accessories, bedlinen and ideas for

outdoor entertaining. Our favourites are the Yaki

teapot (40) and mugs (10 each, four colours

available). Toast, 0844 557 5200, toast.co.uk.

LUXURY LOOKLaura Ashleys new Twilight Tones

collection features dark sapphire

blues and warm golds. Combine with

mirrored accessories and geometric

pattern to create an elegant scheme.

0871 983 5999, lauraashley.com.

Its back!Furniture brand

MFI has relaunched

exclusively online offering

bedroom, bathroom, living,

dining and home office

collections in both modern

and traditional styles. Call

0845 122 4500 or visit

mfi.co.uk for more

information.

Elegant bedlinenThis fabulous new Oisseau double

duvet set (70, House of Fraser,

0845 602 1073, houseoffraser.

co.uk) has a beautiful design that

embraces the trend for bird prints

and this seasons bold palette.

Saville cushion,40;Sydney chair,750.

Curzon bedlinen,from 20;

Kensington upholstered

headboard,from 1,200;

Capri side table,275.


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FEATUREMINNIEHOLCOMBE

True blueFans of coastal

style will lovethe Deauville

wallpapers from

Galerie (01892 700730,galeriewallcoverings.com). The classic blue

stripe is ideal for a timelessmarine scheme. From

29.95 per roll.

IN BLOOMStunning floral prints will

be flooding the high

street with colour this

spring its a look thats

guaranteed to lift spirits

as summer approaches.

Vivien large sofa, 1,200;

Bright bloom cushion,

40; Tropical Burst

cushion, 30; Modernity

Bluebellgray cushion,

80; Curtains in Jane

Churchill Mayflower

fabric, 49 per m; all

John Lewis, 0845 604

9049, johnlewis.com.

Design originalLondon Transport Museum

has rescued a limited numberof 1960s luggage racks from

decommissioned Metropolitan

Line underground trains

perfect for a stylish home

office. Available in

three sizes from 150,

ltmuseumshop.co.uk.

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If tpte t

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Beautiful birdsTuisss new Morning Chorus

fabric will inject colour into a

simple monochrome scheme.

From 39.95 for a 60cm sq

made-to-measure roller blind,

0800 862 0466, tuiss.co.uk.


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Wilkinson Sword

stainless steel

hand weeder, 10,

wilkinsonsword-

tools.co.uk.

GH PROMOTION

QMy spring bulbs are

starting to grow quickly.

What is the best way of

weeding between the bulbs

without damaging them?

ASpring bulbs begin to

flourish throughout

March and there are a

number of tools you can

use to ensure that you dont

damage them while weeding

in between them. Wilkinson

Swords stainless steel 163cmswoe-style hoe is ideal for

weeding around and behind

plants and bulbs in tight

situations, and by using a

push-and-pull action you can

sever the weeds from their

roots without having to bend

or kneel down.

If your bulbs are planted

in a raised bed or large

container, you may want to

use the Wilkinson Sword

hand weeder, which will give

you greater control and

enable you to lift out toughweeds by hand. To find

out more about Wilkinson

Swords garden tools, call

0845 894 1599 or visit

wilkinsonsword-tools.co.uk.

LEFTWilkinson Sword

stainless steel swoe-

style hoe, 27.99,

wilkinsonsword-

tools.co.uk.

FEATURELIZ

BUTLER-GRAHAM

DIARY DATES

Pentillie Castle, Cornwall6 March 2012

Visit Pentillie Castle on the

first Tuesday of the month

before 3 July to enjoy a

guided tour of the 2,000-

acre gardens, followed by

afternoon tea. Tickets

cost 12.50. For

more details,

call 01579

350044 or visit

pentillie.co.uk.

The Edible GardenShow, Warwickshire1618 March 2012

With demos and hands-on

planting, this event at

Stoneleigh Park is sure to

inspire us all to start the

Good Life! Advance

tickets cost 12. To

buy tickets, call

0844 338 8001

or visit theedible

gardenshow.co.uk.

Willow weaving,Cheshire13 March 2012

Learn traditional weaving

techniques to create

decorative pieces at the

stunning Arley Hall and

Gardens, near Northwich.

Tickets cost 46 for the

one-day course. For

more information, call

01565 777353 or go to

arleyhallandgardens.com.

GARDEN

Dates for your diary and great

buys for your outdoor space

WATER SAVERThis ceramic-effect

water butt will make an

attractive feature in any

garden. 150ltr Tuscany

Terracotta water barrel,

112.98, Dobbies, 0844

840 8404, dobbies.com.

Tray chicDisguise ugly plastic containers inside

a pretty vintage-style seed tray. Small

seedlings tray, 10, Garden Trading,

0845 608 4448, gardentrading.co.uk.

Protect and perfectWooden fences and furniture will need

some TLC this month to recover from

winter and prepare for summer. Protek

wood protector preserves wood and has

a wildlife-friendly water-based formula.

Wood protector, 22.99 for 5ltr, Protek,

01749 344697, protekwoodstain.co.uk.


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EXPERTADVICE

Get seed potatoes

sprouting by placing

them in a cool, frost-free

and well-lit spot. Plant by

the end of March, or soone

for earlier varieties.Pippa Greenwood, author, TV

presenter and gardening

consultant

Sixties styleWe love these cheerful enamel plant pots

with their bright, retro motif. They look

stunning on their own, but for maximum

impact, group three together. Petal Plant

Pots by Orla Kiely at Wild & Wolf, from 13

each, Heals, 0870 024 0780, heals.co.uk.

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Make an impact with a statement design

FootstoolsSHAPE UP Colinton upholsteredfootstool,from 210, Laura Ashley,


FEATURE

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CURTIS

COLOUR HITJester Cube,

399, John Lewis,

0845 604 9049,

johnlewis.com.

ALL THEFRILLSIsabella pouffe,

34.99, Dunelm

Mill, 0845 165

6565, dunelm-

mill.com.

IN THE POST15p velvet

footstool,326.50,

Shop On Your

Doorstep, shopon

yourdoorstep.com.

SMART STYLEAlexena Cayless

Brogue

footstool,395,

MyDeco, 020

3384 1307,

mydeco.com.

CLASSIC CHIC Bouji Ottomanin PavilionGrey and Red, 129, Made.com.

FOLLOW THE HERD Footstool,from 400, London Cows, 07715

467447, londoncows.co.uk.

SILVER SERVICEChesterfield stool,

69, Maisons du

Monde, 0808 234

2172, maisons

dumonde.com.

PERFECT PATTERNOttoman footstoolinDoveflight fabric by St Judes, 350, Sofa.com,

0845 400 2222, sofa.com.


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In the Picture Collection

Tel: 01274 688448Email: [email protected]

www.prestigious.co.uk


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FEATURE

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Lace1 Clements Ribeiro faded lace cushion,

75, John Lewis. 2 Indigo lace drum light

shade,62, Heals. 3 Antique lace runner,

7.99, Dunelm Mill. 4 Moonbasket ball

light shade,385, mydeco.com. 5Glazed

ceramic vintage lace bird bowl,14.61,

PrinceDesignUK at Etsy. 6 Whitecast-iron

lace wallpaper,70 per roll, Young &

Battaglia at Mineheart. 7 Lace cut photo

frame,from 12, Bhs. 8 Decorativemetal

word,18, Next. 9 Lace felt throw,230,

mydeco.com. 10 Tulace bottle vase,8,Sainsburys. 11 Velvet and lace pelmet chair,

295, Bouf. 12Gold lace glasses, 9 each,

Star by Julien Macdonald at Debenhams.

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Bespoke Gondola sofa, 1,825, Multiyork.Sofa covered in Mulu Trellis in Lipstick (V3011/01), 27.50 per m,

Sarawak collection by Villa Nova. Shutters, from 300 per sq m (including consultation and installation), Shutterly

Fabulous. Upholstered cube,95, The Dormy House. Cube covered inFougere Portico Acacia (7465/07), 39.50

per m, Fougere collection at Romo. Wowee wallpaper(1508-44), 19.99 per roll, Albany at Wallpaper Direct. Romeo

wool carpet in Chalk, 76 per sq m, Crucial Trading.Melvin coffee table,149, Linea at House of Fraser. Abode vase,

47.50; Abode bowl,42; both Poole Pottery at John Lewis. Bird sculpturesin Aves, from 30, Royal Crown Derby.

Yellow cushion in Portico Acacia fabric (7465/07), 39.50 per m, Romo. Baylis pleated cushion in Chartreuse, 30,

Laura Ashley. Teal bobble cushion,10, Tesco. Adey lamp,60, Bhs. Queen Anne photo frame,80, Jonathan Adler

at Heals. Byholma baskets,8.99 for three, Ikea. Noto journal,12, Paperchase.

Made to orderIf youre looking for something extra special, why not go for bespoke products?

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BESPOKE INSPIRATION| DECORATIN

V&A 1930s textile design bespoke mural (VAAD001), 240cm sq, 414.72, Surface View. Whittle dining table,299; Chalk 3D vase,39.50; both Conran at

Marks & Spencer. Sigurd chairs,39 each, Ikea. Bluebellgray Liz cushion, 80;Bluebellgray Butterfly cushion, 80; both John Lewis. Rocks glassesin

Turquoise, 14 each; Pop gobletsin Turquoise, 22 each; all Jonathan Adler at Heals. Oyster bowls,31.50 each; Lace plates,from 16.90 each; Lace bowl

with lid,40; all Mateus at Selfridges. Romeo wool carpet in Chalk, 76 per sq m, Crucial Trading.

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DECORATING| BESPOKE INSPIRATION

Three-panel screenwith chrome studs, 300, The Dormy House. Panel covered in Nevada Tropical fabric(5920/522/CU), 15.99 per m, Prestigious Textiles.

Wallin Lemon Chiffon 2 matt emulsion, 21.69 for 2.5ltr, Dulux. Geisha rug,from 75, Marks & Spencer. Lace curtainin Lipstick, from 130, Rockett St

George.Shaker Pedestal table,3,300, Self & Hale. White tureen,158, Mateus at Selfridges. Tulipsby Designed to Order at Interflora. Helena Opal vase in

Turquoise, 12.50, Berry Red. Sondrum frame,7.99, Ikea. Chirpy 01 fabric(in frame), 28 per m, Halcyon collection at Blendworth.

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Upholstered cubes,95 each;

Spindle floor lamp base in White,

175; all The Dormy House. Cubes

covered in Fougere Portico Acacia

fabric (7465/07), 39.50 per m;

lampshade covered in Dune

Moroccan Blue (7490/59), 30.50

per m; both Romo. Wall in Collier

Hills Optiva 5 matt interior paint,10.36 for 1ltr, Fauvism 55 Collection

at Valtti. Felt gypsy cushions,30

each, Graham & Green. Byholma

basket,8.99 for three; Ribba

frame,14.99; both Ikea. Nevada

Tropical fabric (in frame)

(5920/522/CU), 15.99 per m,

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Sebastian bespoke upholstered double bed,

from 975, Feather & Black. Bed upholstered in

Chirpy 01 fabric, 28 per m, Halcyon collection at

Blendworth. Wall in Javan Dawn 1 matt emulsion,

21.69 for 2.5ltr, Dulux. Lace curtain in Lipstick,

from 130, Rockett St George. Travel bedside

unit,495; Pom Pom throw,150; both Heals.

White linen pillowcases,49 pair, Sheridan. Teal

bobble cushion,10, Tesco. Yellow cushionin

Portico Acacia (7465/07), 39.50 per m, Fougere

collection at Romo. Glass stem table lamp,79;

Hexagon vase,9.95; both Dwell. Rose candle,

17.50, Compagnie de Provence at John Lewis.

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Cavetto convex mirror,from 220, Omelo.Mirror painted inC4664F tinted gloss, 17.26 for 1ltr, Crown Decorating Centres. Parrot Flower wallpaper(8132-

20), 17.99 per roll, Albany at Wallpaper Direct. Romeo wool carpet in Chalk, 76 per sq m, Crucial Trading. Pink Matador chair,from 995, Content by

Conran. Bluebellgray Butterfly cushion,80, John Lewis. Circular stacking table,149 set of two, Dwell. Wire table lamp,109, Conran at Marks & Spencer.

Pop teacup & saucer,36 set of four, Jme. Noto teal journal, 12, Paperchase. Bird sculpturein Aves, from 30, Royal Crown Derby.


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Give walls a lift with thelatest posters and prints

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP:Town framed print by Lisa Jones,80, Heals. I can only please one person framed print,18, Rockett St

George. Youre wheely fun print,35, Pen & Pringle at Bouf. Sweet primulas framed print,75, Laura Ashley. Mima le Chat print,

42, Bodie & Fou. Spotty masking tape,3, Paperchase. Wall painted in Javan Dawn 1 matt emulsion, 21.69 for 2.5ltr, Dulux. FEATUREAND

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STYLE ON OURrvsAccommodation

CombermereAbbeyCottages

LocationWhitchurch,Shropshire.

Rates &reservationsFrom 360 for a four-person cottage to900 for a 10-personcottage, for threenights, mid-week.

Why goThese picturesquecottages surroundedby parkland offer youthe freedom to enjoythe rural surroundingsat your leisure.

Things to doWander through thegardens or follow thewoodland path. Visitthe nearby towns ofNantwich and MarketDrayton to hunt forantiques. We enjoyeddelicious pub grubat The CombermereArms, just a shortwalk from the estate.

The impressive Combermere Abbey Estate dates back to the 16th century,when it began life as a monastery. The current owners have converted the

stables into nine holiday cottages, each individually designed to incorporate

modern furnishings with original features. Crossley Cottage sleeps up to 10

people, making it an ideal choice for a relaxed weekend away with friends.

Cool shades of duck-egg blue and grey teamed with oak furniture create

a tranquil feel in the elegant living room (pictured), while the cosy snug

area is perfect for the kids to settle into. All cottages have well-equipped

kitchens, although theres always the option to pick up a frozen ready meal,

such as a hearty cottage pie, at the visitors centre. For complete seclusion,

stay in the gothic Stone Lodge on the perimeter of the estate.

CONTACTCombermere Abbey, Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 4AJ.

01948 662876, combermereabbey.co.uk.

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DigOak furnitureCosy carpetin light grey Floral fabrics incool blue Cream-painted walls

Combermere Abbey, Shropshire 5 k i

Train-tlngsFEATURE

SOPHIEPAYNE

Eva five-arm ceiling light,

140, John Lewis, 0845 604

9049, johnlewis.com.

Clambin three-seater sofa

in Gull Herringbone, 1,320,

Sofa.com, 0845 400 2222, sofa.com.

Cambridge Oak coffee

table,350, Next, 0844844 8000, next.co.uk.

Pineapple table

lamp base,95,Graham and Green,

0845 130 6622,

grahamandgreen.

co.uk. Lights by B&Q

faux silk box pleat

lampshadein Cream,

29.98, B&Q, 0845

609 6688, diy.com.

Lockwood Print Cotton/

Linen curtain fabric in Duck

Egg, 14 per m, Laura Ashley,



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Makethemostofthelongerdays

withoneofthesetimelydesigns

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT:Meridiana cuckoo,165, Rockett St George. Big Ben,35, Next. Callisto,60, Laura Ashley. Good

Times,40, Jme. Segment,79, Conran at Marks & Spencer. Riccio knitted,130, Diamantini and Domeniconi at Heals. Playnation,

40, John Lewis. Tiny cuckoo, 42, Diamantini & Domeniconi atHeals. Labrador,45, The Stylish Dog Company. FEATUREAND

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Bold spring styleEmbrace the season with a splash of colour using our selection

of the latest wallpaper and fabric designs


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NEW SEASON| DECORATIN

Medallion wallpaper,15 per roll, Next.

San Francisco wallpaper,58.20 per roll, Casadeco.

Bright and beautifulFor an easy way to create

impact its hard to beat a

stylish wallpaper and thereare certainly plenty to choose

from this spring. We loveSandbergs Starflower design,combining fresh blue and

green tones with retro appeal.Laura Ashleys new Serenaprint offers stylised bloomsin a strong colour palette.Other favourites include

Nexts medallion pattern fora decorative touch in hot

pink and Casadecos SanFrancisco for a simpler

statement that teams brightcolour with texture.

Stylenotes

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Starflower wallpaperin Peacock, 54.75 perroll, Retrospective Papers at The Little Greene

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Serena wallpaper,35 per roll, Laura Ashley. FEATURE

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34 MARCH 2012 GOODHOMES

Striking designsThis season theres a hostof inspiring new fabrics that

wed love in our homes. TryJohn Lewis for its Pebblesand Honesty designs that give

natural elements a moderntouch in an easy colourpalette. Villa Nova haslaunched several collections

including Indienne, with itshand-blocked linen designsand embroidered detail, andProvence with its smart spots,

stripes and damask. Another

must-see is new companyScion its debut collection,Melinki, showcases a

great range of colourful,contemporary prints.

From top: Arles Flint/Pear (V3003/01), 54

per m; Avignon Flint (V3006/02), 45 per m;

Provence Stripe Shale/Pear (V3004/01), 54 per

m; all Provence collection at Villa Nova.

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NEW SEASON| DECORATIN

Fabrics,from a selection of the Melinki collection by Scion.

Honesty fabric in Clementine and Mineral, both 15 per m; Pebbles fabricin Archer, 18

per m; all John Lewis.

From left: Palampore Pear (V3014/02), 55 per m; Festival Raspberry (2101/08), 60

per m; Kalamkari Geranium/Pear(V3013/02), 55 per m; Indienne Geranium (V3007/01),

37 per m; all Indienne collection at Villa Nova.


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Beautiful bedroomCreate a light and airy spring scheme by combininga natural colour palette with a stand-out bold print

for impact. Stick to one strong accent colour andcoordinate your curtains and bedlinen. Accessorise

with simple glassware, crisp white textured throwsand cushions, and a cosy welcoming rug. All thatsleft is to put your feet up and relax!

Inspired

by nature

Bedroom trend:

Waisted flower

vase,4.99, Dunelm

Mill, 0845 165 6565,

dunelm-mill.co.uk.

Antoinette double bed

in French White, 499,

Newtons, 01626 333006,

newtonsfurniture.co.uk.

Catriana five-

light chandelier,

150, Bhs,

0845 196 0000,

bhs.co.uk.

Curtains in Tembok (130318), 75

per m; cushion covers on bed,

from left: Tembok (130318), 75

per m; Folia Velvets (130386),

58 per m; Tembok Stripe

(130324), 36 per m; Folia

Velvets (130374), 58 per m;

chair in Tembok (130318), 75

per m and Tembok Stripe

(130324), 36 per m;cushion on

chair in Folia Velvets (130386),

58 per m; all Harlequin, 0845

123 6815, harlequin.uk.com.

Lisbeth Dahl

perfume bottles,

9.95 each,

Lisbeth Dahl,

0045 4696 1100,

lisbethdahl.com.FEATUREMINNIEHOLCOMBE


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Finch Arte chairin

Meadow Green,299, made.com.

Cotton throw(100x200cm),

29.99; cushion cover(50cm sq),

7.99; both H&M, 0844 736 9000,

hm.com/gb.

Costello roundside table,97, The

Chandelier & Mirror

Company, 01322

437112, chandeliers

andmirrors.co.uk.


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Ever wondered what to do with fabric and wallpaperremnants from your decorating projects? Well, look no

further as weve got eight clever ideas for you to try

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P cr rAfter youve chosen your wall

colours, you can easily turn paint

cards into a work of art just cut

out shapes in your favourite

shades and get sticking!

Ribba frame,14.99, Ikea. Wall in Pavilion

Gray 242 estate emulsion, 32.50 for 2.5ltr;

paint cards; all Farrow & Ball. Conran Kirby

desk,249; Colour Burst rug,from 149;

Teal vase,9.50; all Marks & Spencer. Flore

chair,75, John Lewis.Hector Bibendum

table light,149, Terence Conran at Original

BTC. Grey felt basket,16.90, Nordic Bliss.

Rimple mug,12 for two, Jme. Magazine

file,8.50; Noto journals,from 9;

masking tape,3 per roll; all Paperchase.


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SIMPLEPROJECTS

There are

countless things

you can craft

from leftover

wallpaper, why

not try one ofthese ideas?

Cover office files

Wrap presents

Line drawers

Add decoration

to stair risers

Edge shelves

Decoupage

storage boxes

Frame pieces

as artwork

Lig Revive a tired lampshade with

a spare piece of fabric measure

a few centimetres extra and

fold under for a neat finish.

Lampshade in Quadrille Smoke fabric

(F0381/05), 14 per m, Impressions

collection at Clarke & Clarke. Similar

lamp, Stacked Baguette, 55, JohnLewis. Wall in Pavilion Gray 242 estate

emulsion, 32.50 for 2.5ltr, Farrow &

Ball. Alice chair in Mellow Grey, 999,

Sofa Workshop. Noah nest of tables,

350, Bethan Gray at John Lewis.

Utopia bowl,155, Jonathan Adler at

Heals. Journals,from 9, Paperchase.

Sty vMake more of your storage areas by using favourite wallpaper scraps to paper behind

shelving this unusual cat design adds a quirky flourish in the kitchen.

Omega Cats wallpaper (DOIL211066), 38 per roll, Sanderson. Rimple side plates,22 for four; Rimple jug,13; all

Jme. Lace jugs,42.50 each, Mateus at Selfridges. Flared and Boule cups & saucers,115 set of four; Boule espressso

cups & saucers,75 set of four; all Neisha Crosland at Occa Home. Silver detail bowls,from a selection, Matalan.

Lace lidded bowl,40, Mateus at Selfridges. Organic knit bowl,27, Berry Red. Fuji teapot,19.50, Marks & Spencer.

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DECORATING| CREATIVE MAKES

Even the smallest

amount of paint

left in a tin can

be put to gooduse anywhere

around the home

Revive wooden

items like lamp

bases and trays

Add colour to

stair banisters

with a tonal mix

of shades

Gather

together all your

old colours and

paint a family

mural kids will

love getting

involved

Stencil somedecorative letters

and motifs

Mix with plain

white emulsion to

create a larger

quantity of a

paler tone

SIMPLEPROJECTS

Cor lvTie your room scheme together by papering cupboard doors to match a feature wall.

Entering the Hammam wallpaper,50 per roll, Fired Earth. New Hampshire double base cupboard unpainted with

small acrylic knobs, 288, The Dormy House. Cupboard painted in Tarragon Glory 2 eggshell, 11.69 for 500ml, Tailor

Made by Dulux. Romeo wool carpet in Chalk, 76 per sq m, Crucial Trading. Mirror with acanthus leaf in Grey Patina,

215, Graham & Green. Annabella bust,35, Laura Ashley. Bronze owl,7.50, Berry Red. Annabelle champagne

saucer,6, Shabby Chic at House of Fraser. Recycled display tray,24; white candelabra with candles,39; both

Rockett St George. Porcelain flower arranger,69, Oka. Tulipsby Designed to Order at Interflora.

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Ptcwr iePut old fabric samples to good use with a simple

patchwork cushion. We picked a selection of

coordinating colours in various patterns but

choose whatever suits your scheme.

Cushions in fabric samples from Casamance, Harlequin,

Prestigious Textiles and Sanderson. Kensington wallpaper

(30-755), 20 per roll, Graham & Brown. Curtain inIllustration

2 (ILL18700100), 32.70 per m, Casadeco.Aspen armchair,

from 995, Content by Conran.Trollsta tray table,45.99,

Ikea.Lace lidded bowl,40, Mateus at Selfridges. Dot studio

vase,22, Next. Boule cup & saucer, 115 set of four, Neisha

Crosland at Occa Home.


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S lA remnant from a window

panel is the perfect size for a

coordinating peg bag, which

can be made in minutes.

Peg bag and panel inPrism Smoke

(F0382/05), 14 per m, Impressions

collection at Clarke & Clarke.

Hampstead Ink wallpaper,47.25per roll, The Little Greene Paint

Company. Chairmakers chair,690,

Ercol.Eivor cushion,6.99; Eivor

throw,15.99; both Ikea. Motte

throw,95, The Linen Works. White

linen pillowcase, 49 pair, Sheridan.

Grey towel,10, Future & Found.

White napkins,find similar at John

Lewis. Patti metal basket,46.90,

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Fn mAfter making cushions, keep hold of small strips of fabric to wrap around old frames or frame

the off-cuts it creates a lovely finish and ties your scheme together beautifully.

Curiosity Shop fabricin Dark Blue/Mustard, 44 per m, Emily Sutton at St Judes. Wall in Pavilion Gray 242 estate

emulsion, 32.50 for 2.5ltr; frames in Babouche 223; Railings 31; both 3.95 for a sample pot, Farrow & Ball. Embassy

Chesterfield sofa in Devil Arabica leather, from 2,445, Raft. Carnaby tray in Yellow Flame, 78, Jonathan Adler at

Heals.Fuji teapot, 19.50, Marks & Spencer. Rimple mug,12 for two, Jme.

Flr layGive clear glass tank vases

a decorative touch with

wallpaper samples and pretty

ribbon it couldnt be simpler.

Pergola Olive wallpaper(W0018/01)

(on vase); Pergola Charcoal wallpaper

(W0018/09) (on wall); both 42 per

roll, Showstoppers collection at Clarke& Clarke. Lily of the Valley wallpaper

(91/2007) (on vase), 82 per roll,

Banbury collection at Cole & Son. Tank

vases,3.29 each, Dunelm Mill. Ribbon,

from a selection, John Lewis. Side table

with shelf (MCSTSW), 440, Orchid.

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Make sure you

keep hold of

all your fabric

scraps, theyre

perfect for quick

and easy projects

like these:

Pillowcase trim

Lavender bags

Place mats

Patchwork

Make covers

for notebooks

Napkins

Corsage flowers

Revamp a

noticeboard


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PriceMothers Day tea

QUICK UPDATE

The Elizabeth teacup &

saucer from Marks

& Spencer has a bright

and cheerful rose design.

INVESTMENT BUY

The Roses teacup &

saucer by Carol Lake at

Debenhams comes witha dessert plate, too.

QUICK UPDATE

Laura Ashleys faux

planted snowdrop is a

purse-friendly buy thatll

bloom all year round.

INVESTMENT BUY

The realistic potted

snowdrop from Bloom

will make a gorgeous

table centrepiece.

QUICK UPDATE

Cath Kidstons Provence

Rose porcelain side plates

have a lovely retro feel

with a floral motif.

INVESTMENT BUY

Wedgwoods Harlequin

fine bone china polka

dot plates come in

pretty candy shades.

QUICK UPDATE

Serve up delicious

cakes with the stainlesssteel Rosie pie slice

from Divertimenti.

INVESTMENT BUY

Culinary Concepts

stainless steel leaf pie

slice is perfect for

special occasions.

12

19

13.95

22.95

17.5070 forfour

15 forfour

8

QUICK UPDATE

Sainsburys pink oval

baking dish is stylish

enough to go from the

oven to the table.

INVESTMENT BUY

Bake scrumptious pies

and crumbles in Jmes

versatile fluted Betty pie

dish in duck-egg.

19

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patrolMake mum feel special witha traditional afternoon tea

QUICK UPDATE

Add some charm to

afternoon tea with the

Babushka teapot from

T&G Woodware.

INVESTMENT BUY

The handmade conical

teapot from Susie Watson

Designs makes an elegant

addition to the table.

FEATURE

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QUICK UPDATE

The RHS Garden

cake stand at Churchill

China has a traditional

botanical pattern.

INVESTMENT BUY

Lisa Stickleys hand-

decorated Considerably

Classic cake stand has a

modern vintage look.

Adcci

trtlttag-tlcktn

19.99

25

44

5.90

139

40

QUICK UPDATE

Divertimentis champagne

bucket (dia18cm) will add

elegant sophistication to

a special celebration.

INVESTMENT BUY

Alessis lustrous stainless

steel wine cooler

(dia29cm) has a smart

contemporary feel.

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The heart-shaped

measuring spoons from

Dotcomgiftshop are great

for baking sweet treats.

INVESTMENT BUY

The Nigella Lawson set of

red melamine measuring

spoons at Red Candy

is dishwasher safe.

1.95


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NoticeboardsGet organised and add interest to walls with a fun design

Perfect poochesDogs, 26.95, The Stylish Dog Company,

01483 810036, thestylishdogcompany.com.

Multi-functionalLuns,15.99, Ikea,

0845 358 3363, ikea.co.uk.

Concentric circlesCork rings,37.50, David Quan at

Umbra, 00 31 36 54 95 422, umbra.com.

Bowled overMarbles,85, Beyond The Fridge,

0845 528 1080, beyondthefridge.co.uk.

Handy heartHeart,21.95, The Vintage Gift Co,

01778 590376, thevintagegiftco.com.

From the forestMini mushroom,2.95, Milk and Honey,

0845 459 7649, milk-and-honey.co.uk.

Watch the birdieMagnetic owl,45, Heals,

0870 024 0780, heals.co.uk.

Precious metalStainless steel,14.99, Homebase,

0845 077 8888, homebase.co.uk.

Pretty in pinkNotice Me, 24.50, Bombay Duck,

020 8749 3000, bombayduck.co.uk.

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BOOKENDS| SHOPPIN

BookendsCreate a focal point on your shelves

FEATURELIZ

BUTLER-GRAHAM TOP ROWCheck mateKing and Queen Chess bookends,77, Artisanti, 0845 259 1410, artisanti.com. Liberty library

NY bookend,16.99, Funky Honey, 0800 842148, funkyhoney.co.uk. Flower showBookend Vase,25, MijMog at mydeco.com. StackedBook End bookends,18.50, Red Candy, 0121 7384 3355, redcandy.co.uk. MIDDLE ROWWhat a hootOwl bookends,17.50, Drift Living, 01298 330480, driftliving.co.uk. Childhood classicMorph bookends,17.99, GettingPersonal, 0845 217 6382, gettingpersonal.co.uk. Country chic Stag bookends,25, Linea at House of Fraser, 020 70034000, houseoffraser.co.uk. LAST ROW For the recordRecycled Vinyl bookends,15, Natural History Museum, 0207942 5494, nhmshop.co.uk. Ditsy floralsFloral Letter bookends,28, Bombay Duck, 020 8749 3000, bombayduck.com.On safariRhino bookends,39.50, Graham & Green, 0845 130 6622, grahamandgreen.co.uk.


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Great ideas for

Revamp your little ones bedroom withgorgeous patterns in stunning colours

is s

TOP TIPTo avoid

redecorating your

childs room every

year, go for classic

designs with simple

furniture that wont

date as your

child grows.

Pure and simpleIf youre looking for a quick and

easy way to decorate a wall,

vinyl stickers are a must-have.

The designs from online store

Bambizi feature a calmer colour

palette than many other designs

on the market making them an

excellent choice for nurseries.

Caerus train wall sticker, 95, Bambizi,

0845 269 2162, bambizi.co.uk.

Prehistoric patternThe Cath Kids range never fails to disappoint

and this season Cath Kidston has introduced

a new dinosaur print with a polka dot

reverse perfect for future palaeontologists!

Reversible Dinosaur kids duvet set, 45,

Cath Kids at Cath Kidston, 0845 0262 440,

cathkidston.co.uk.

Tailor madeThe Natural Curtain

Company can make curtains,

blinds, lampshades and bedspreads

in any of its fabrics. All of the fabrics

are also available to buy separately.

RIGHT: Harbour, Marshmallow and

Lucky fabrics, all 22.50 per m, The

Natural Curtain Company, 0845 500

0400, naturalcurtaincompany.co.uk.

Boys ownSpecialising in wallpaper for boys

rooms, Paperboy offers six different

designs from aeroplanes to animals

to shadow hand puppets. We love the

new ere-be-dragons pattern, which

comes in four colourways.

ere-be-dragons in Powder Blue/Cherry

Red, 60 per roll, Paperboy, 020 7193

9135, paperboywallpaper.co.uk.


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CHILDRENS ROOMS| SHOPPIN

Famous classicsContemporary cartoons dont have the same

traditional feel that characters from classic

childrens literature can evoke. Tap into that

timeless look with Jane Churchills Nursery

Tales collection, which features fabric and

wallpaper with famous faces like Winnie the

Pooh and Paddington Bear.Winnie the Pooh and Friends fabric in Multi

J648F-01, 39 per m; bunting in Winnie the

Pooh and Friends in Multi J648F-01, 39

per m; both Nursery Tales collection, Jane

Churchill at Colefax and Fowler, 020 7244

7427, janechurchill.com.

CoordinatingcollectionWant a whole new look?

Laura Ashley is a great one-

stop-shop for kids rooms,

providing wallpaper,

lighting, bedlinen, rugs,

accessories and more, all

with a matching theme.Pirate Ships wallpaper, 24

per roll; Treasure Island

colouring in wallpaper, 15

for 10m; Treasure Island

duvet set, 55; Boat

pendant, 40; rug, 50;

all Laura Ashley, 0871 983

5999, lauraashley.com.

Forest friendsMake a feature of a younger

childs bedroom lighting while

creating an enchanted forest

feel with one of these

stunning table lamps.Egmont lying fawn lamp,

94.99; small red mushroom

lamp, 40; both Bodie & Fou,

020 8450 5600,

bodieandfou.com.

Petal powerA great way to introduce

florals without overpowering

a room is to go for a whitescheme with key pieces in a

matching pattern. This design

is available on a cushion as

well as a rug and pinboard.Lola pinboard, 20; Lola

rug, 50; both Feather &

Black, 01243 380600,

featherandblack.com.

Animal magicBorders are great for breaking up a large

expanse of wall. This smart monochrome

border displays 52 wild animals on themove, and thanks to modern paste the wall

technology, its really easy to hang.

Animals wallpaper border, 60 for 4m,

Beware the Moon, 07590 849320,

beware-the-moon.com.

EXPERT

ADVICEPinboards are a simpleway to encourage

creativity. Add pictures of

grandparents, pets and

friends and find ways for

your child to update it with

drawings and cards.Molly Freshwater,

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SHOPPING| CHILDRENS ROOMS

The PerfectFit window blind

range at Hillarys requires no

drilling, as it simply clicks

into a bracket system. It sits

snugly within the frame so letsno light in through the edges

and, as it has no cords, it is

ideal for a childs room.From

102 for a W41xdrop76cm

blind, made and fitted, Hillarys,

0800 916 6524, hillarys.co.uk.

Choose a colourful easy-fit windowtreatment for your childs room

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Striking properties with unique interiors that will inspire youREAL HOMES BEAUTIFUL

PROPERTIESYOULLLOVE

At homep70

VICTORIAN TERRACE

Home lifep62 Lisa and Jeremy

Goodger added

an extension to an

old bungalow in

West Sussex and

created a shabby

chic look withrevamped second-

hand furniture.

Dream homep54 Heather and Ken

Lawson restored

the Edwardian

features in their

Nottingham home.

They used neutral

tones and vintage

fabrics to create a

relaxed atmosphere.

GARDENERS LODGE

Clara and Ryan

Jenkinson renovated

a dilapidated

Victorian housein Co. Dublin and

transformed it

into a beautiful

family home filled

with elegant pieces.

EDWARDIAN SEMI

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H ac l

The propertyEdwardian semi-

detached house

built in 1906.

BedroomsFive.

BathroomsTwo,

plus a shower room.

ImprovementsmadeDownstairsshower room

installed, new

kitchen fitted.

Floors sanded or

tiled. Terrace built

in back garden

to create a level

seating area.

Buying price60,000.

Now worth450,000.

Design briefHeather has kept

to a neutral palette ofgreys, creams and browns

that let the original featurestake centre stage in herEdwardian home. Layers

of upcycled vintagetextiles create a soft

and cosy look.

W

hen Heather and Ken

Lawson had to relocate

to the centre of

Nottingham for Kens job, Heatherhoped to find an attractive house that

would compensate for leaving behind

a relaxed life in the leafy suburbs.

Ken had been looking at properties

on and off for five months while he

was commuting in to town from our

old home, says Heather. When I joined

him for a weekend dedicated to house

hunting, our timing was extremely

lucky an Edwardian house with

a big garden had just come

on the market.

HISTORIC HOME

We had always wanted tolive in a period property

and the house had oodles

of character with Edwardian

cornices, picture rails,

fireplaces and curved dado

rails, says Heather. Even

the original Lincrusta wallpaper

in the hallway had survived and

the old roll-top bath was in good

condition. All of the rooms had

generously sized proportions and I

loved the French doors in the living

room that open out onto a veranda.


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TRANQUILESCAPEHeather and Ken Lawson used neutral tonesand soft textures to turn an Edwardian housein Nottingham into a welcoming sanctuary

FEATURE MAGGIE COLVIN PHOTOGRAPHS LU JEFFREY

French doors in

the living room

open on to a terrace.

The sofa came from

Decorative Country

Living (01400

273632, decorative

countryliving.com).


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My favouritecornerI love to sit in the living

room and look out at

the garden. Its sheltered

by lots of trees, which

create a lovely dappled

light and block out the

surrounding houses, so

its easy to forget we

are in the centre of town.

Its so peaceful and in

the summer when I open

up the French doors,

theres a constant

chorus of bird song.


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I really appreciate the

historic features around meThe house was originally built for the

owner of a Nottingham lace factory, so

it has a sturdy framework made from

high quality materials. It had been lived

in by two generations of the same family

and much of the layout had remained

unchanged since 1906. The previous

owners had made a few modernisations

in the 1980s but had kept the propertys

historic features intact.

DESIGN DECISIONSWe were fortunate that the previous

owners had put in central heating, andnew wiring and plumbing. In fact, all

of the boring expensive jobs had been

done recently and extremely well, so

all we had to do was make cosmetic

changes, which were not hugely costly.

We were able to get on with making

style decisions to put our stamp on

each room, explains Heather.

The couples first job was to update

the kitchen with its large cooker hood

built in to a fake chimney breast.

The kitchen had a rustic Spanish-

inspired theme with lots of nooks

LEFT The beautiful

fireplace creates a

focal point in the

living room. Heather

likes to create

displays on themantelpiece with

vintage pieces.

RIGHT The living

room armchair was

reupholstered by

Trent Upholsteries

(0115 978 6699,

trentupholsteries.

co.uk). The walls are

painted in Farrow

& Balls Off White

(01202 876141,

farrow-ball.com).

RIGHT Mirrors on

opposite walls

throw light around

the living room.

Heather has mixed

contemporary

pieces with

decorative finds

from antiques shops.

DETAIL Heather

made the cushion

covers from old

German flour sacks.

The fabric inspired

her to choose a

soft neutral colour

palette for the rest

of the room.

ABOVE The internal

door leading into

the living room has

a stained glass

window panel; just

one of the many

period features

in the property.


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RIGHT Heather has

kept this bedroom

simple with a white

scheme and accents

of red. She likes

to collect vintage

fabrics and reuse

them as cushion

covers. The large

white-painted

wrought iron bed

complements the

period fireplace.

LEFT The built-in

brick bench was

part of the old

kitchen. Heather

chose off-white

high-gloss units

and modern chrome

handles. The range

cooker came from

Britannia (01253

471001, britannia

living.co.uk).

LEFTHeather

has picked up the

mismatched oak

dining chairs over

the years at country

fairs. She also

likes to collect

vintage milk jugs

and coloured glass

bottles to create

eclectic displays.

RIGHT A French

antique bed has

pride of place in the

main bedroom. The

German flour sacks

Heather used to

make the cushion

covers are available

from Hellish Designs

(0115 960 4453,

hellishdesigns.co.uk).

FAR RIGHT The

original Lincrusta

wallpaper in the hallwas given a fresh

coat of white paint.

Heather bought the

Eastern European

bench at Newark

Antiques Fair.

and crannies. Heather wanted to create

a sleek kitchen with high-gloss units

and composite granite worktops.

She avoided cluttering the space by

opting for undercounter units instead

of wall-hung cupboards. She chose

off-white cupboard fronts, as pure

white might have looked too stark

against her display of blue and white

Asiatic Pheasant plates. The dining

area is furnished with an oak table andmismatched chairs that Heather has

bought at country fairs, along with her

collection of vintage milk jugs.

RESTORING FEATURESThe impressive Edwardian fireplace takes

centre stage in the living room. Heather

and Ken turned their attention to the

floorboards, which had become dark and

grimy over the years. We sanded them

and applied a lime wax finish to feed and

protect the wood. I then used a mixture

of watered down emulsion paint; about

I like to find new uses forinteresting vintage fabrics


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DREAM HOME| PROPERT

20% paint to 80% water. It was easy to

apply and very effective.

The couple had an old coal hole

converted into a downstairs shower

room, while, outdoors, a rockery which

sloped away from the French doors was

removed to make way for a new terrace.

We had the terrace built using reclaimed

bricks to match the house. Its given us

an outside seating area that reflects the

size of the living room. The two spaces

now flow together as one.

RECYCLED TEXTILES

Heather collects and deals in vintagetextiles and she is happiest sitting at her

sewing machine or with a paint brush in

her hand. Ever since I was a teenager

I have liked old houses and vintage

clothes. I like to find new uses for vintage

fabrics and give them a second life. For

example, Ive made cushion covers from

German flour sacks and quilts from

gentlemens suit fabrics. The curtains in

the living room are old army blankets

from the First World War.

Over the years Heather has acquired

French antiques and iconic furniture

INTERIORINSPIRATIONLiving in a period

house undoubtedly

affects you and I really

appreciate the historic

features around me. My

taste is eclectic and I

like to give a second

life to vintage pieces.

The fairisle hand-

knitted cardigan that

I hang in the hall sums

up my style; homely

with a chic edge. I love

the softness of a grey/

white palette and, forme, grey is the new

cream for walls. The

best art galleries

and museums in the

world use grey as a

background colour.

Our brown leather sofas

look great against the

grey walls in the living

room, as does the

turquoise headboard

in the guest bedroom.


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I like to layer fabricsfor a textural approach

Old houses are

wonderful but they

do need a lot of

maintenance. As my

father-in-law said, you

will be taking on the

Forth Bridge. We were

lucky that the previous

owners had already

installed central heating

and had the house

completely rewired andreplumbed, so we were

spared the expense of

those jobs. We have

learnt to accept the

fact that there will

always be a few more

repairs needing our

attention, but the

atmosphere and

character of the house

make up for the cost

of maintaining it.

Lerng cvdesigns, such as Robin Day sofas. Shealso enjoys rummaging through charity

shops and country fairs to find small

secondhand treasures. The result is that

our house is an ever-changing canvas.

For instance, I may find a painting I like

and then rearrange the top of the

mantelpiece around it. I like to create

new vignettes to appreciate; nothing in

the house has time to become so visually

stale that you cease to notice it.

A CALM PALETTEMany of the bathroom fittings are original

to the house, including the roll-top bath.

Heather decorated the room in neutral

tones, in keeping with the period style. An

upholstered antique French bed steals

the show in the main bedroom.

I like to layer fabrics for a textural

approach. My decorating style is classic,

not fussy some might say its masculine,

says Heather. Ken takes an interest in

design choices, but ultimately leaves the

decisions to me. We love this house, and

I cant see us ever wanting to move. GH

BELOW The

propertys old roll-

top bath is still in

good working order.

The mirror was from

Decorative Country

Living (01400

273632, decorative

countryliving.com).

RIGHT Heather

picked up the

upholstered bed

at Newark Antiques

Fair (01636 702326,

iacf.co.uk). The

bedside unit came

from Ikea (0845 358

3363, ikea.co.uk).


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HEATHERS STYLEADVICEI love vintage fabrics such

as old flour sacks, army

blankets and even some

vintage clothing, which can

be cut up and used to makecushion covers and throws.

I like a shabby chic vintage

look with some iconic designs

thrown in. I also like to mix a

varied spectrum of textures,

from glossy sleek kitchen

cupboard doors to chunky

natural woollen throws. With

colour I enjoy mixing some

rich colours with neutral tones

to create a contrast.

Heathers inspirationCombine pretty taupes with classic accessories

and stylish furniture to recreate Heathers look

FEATURE

SOPHIEWARREN-SMITH

Linea Molly

table lamp,

20, House of

Fraser, 0845

602 1073, house

offraser.co.uk.

Mini Luna picture

frame,22.95, Sujiivana

Design, 0845 680 8145,

sujiivana.co.uk.

Melin Tregwynt

Mondo spot cushioninNatural, 45, John Lewis,

0845 604 9049,

johnlewis.com.

Simply Natural

Ribgrassin Straw/

Cornsilk,40 per sq

m, Axminster

Carpets, 01297

32244, axminster

carpets.co.uk.

KLINGSBO

side table,

19.99, Ikea,

0845 355 1141,

ikea.co.uk.

Paris two-seater sofa in Brown, 995,

Dwell, 0845 675 9090, dwell.co.uk.

Lighting

In:Style 3 ball

floor lampin

Silver, 161,

Wayfair, 0800

169 0423,

wayfair.co.uk.

Twill throw

in Grey, 95,

Linum, 01491571880, linum.se.


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62 MARCH 2012 GOODHOMES

H ac lThe propertyA former gardeners

lodge in Hartfield, WestSussex, built in 1910.

BedroomsThree.

BathroomsThree.

ImprovementsmadeTwo-storey sideextension built to create

space for two new

bedrooms with en suites.

Kitchen opened up into

dining area. Deckingbuilt in back garden.

Buying price325,000 in 2009.

Renovation costs65,000.

Now worth550,000.

Lisa and Jeremy Goodger

have lived in 11 homes in the

22 years they have been

together. They met when they both

worked as RSPCA inspectors and their

careers meant frequent relocations to

Kent, Norfolk and Leicestershire. Weve

never moved into a property that hasnt

needed work, says Lisa. Renovating

homes is practically a hobby and we

used to look for the next project the

minute our current home was finished.

A change of direction five years ago

meant that the couple could finally put

down some roots. Theyd briefly lived inWest Sussex and decided to make it

their permanent base. They bought a

shop in Lindfield and moved into rented

accommodation before starting their

property search.

A SECOND LOOKThe first time Lisa and Jeremy viewed

their home, a former gardeners lodge,

it didnt stir much enthusiasm. We came

to see it on a rainy day and we walked

into a tiny bungalow with a dark kitchen.

We instantly struck it off our list, says

MODERN

VINTAGELisa and Jeremy Goodger bought an oldbungalow in West Sussex and added a newextension to create a light and bright home

FEATURE JULIE SHERIDAN PHOTOGRAPHS RACHAEL SMITH

Lisa painted the

pine table and

chairs in an

off-white shade.

The patterned

rug came from

Laura Ashley

(0871 983 5999,

lauraashley.com).


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Country styleWe wanted to make

the most of our homes

natural light by teaming

off-white walls with

painted furniture and

rustic finishes for amodern take on

country living.

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For me, the Aga is the heart of ourhome. I love the warmth it generatesLisa. After a few months of looking at

other properties, the bungalow was still

on the market and they decided to go

back for a second viewing.With the sun shining, they ventured

into the garden and discovered that the

house backed on to open fields with

direct access to the glorious Ashdown

Forest. They realised that there was

space to the side of the property to

add an extension. We suddenly saw the

potential to make the house work for us.

CAREFUL PLANNINGLisa and Jeremy wanted to build a

two-storey extension with a bedroom

and en suite bathroom on each floor.

They hired an architect to draw up

their plans and, after a few tweaks, the

extension was given planning consent.

The couple then set about finding ateam of builders. Jeremy always insists

on getting three quotes but doesnt

necessarily choose the cheapest. Weve

been caught out before with extras that

builders dont include in their quotes

but can add a huge chunk to the overall

cost. With this in mind, the couple were

careful to provide a detailed list of

finishes down to tiny items, such as light

switches. They took a chance and went

with the most inexperienced team, three

brothers who lived locally. Lisa and

Jeremy had already moved into the

Lisa teamed

Shaker-style units

with oak worktops

for a retro look.

She splashed out

on a red Aga

(0845 712 5207,

aga-web.co.uk).


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LEFT A large 1970s

brick fireplace

was removed and

replaced with a

woodburning stove

in the living room.

The whole house

is painted in White

Lodge by Brewers

(01323 411080,

brewers.co.uk).

BELOW Lisa bought

the living room

sofas from

Sofa Workshop

(0844 249 9161,

sofaworkshop.com).

The white shutters

came from the

Lifestyle Shutter

Company (01825

760722, lifestyle

shutters.co.uk).

ROOM IN DETAILJeremy knocked out

the 1970s brick fire

surround in the living

room and replaced the

traditional fireplace with

a woodburning stove.

He kept some bricks to

serve as the new hearth.

I love the high ceiling in

this room. Were both

tall and low ceilings can

feel very oppressive. The

added benefit is that theroom can accommodate

our two chandeliers,

which hang comfortably

above head height.


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LEFT The pretty

white-painted

wrought iron

bed came from

Homebase

(0845 077 8888,

homebase.co.uk).

TOP LEFTThe roll-

top bath was from

Victoria Plumb

(0844 804 4848,

victoriaplumb.com).

The towels came

from Cath Kidston

(0845 026 2440,

cathkidston.co.uk).

TOP RIGHTThe

feature wall in the

main bedroom is

painted in Farrow

& Balls Charleston

Gray (01202 876141,

farrow-ball.com).

house when the building work started,

which meant Jeremy could oversee

progress on a daily basis. The builders

turned out to be superb, says Lisa. As

they were from the local area, they had

a great understanding of the style we

were aiming for and everything was

done very sympathetically to achieve

the look we wanted.

UPDATING THE OLDLisa set her mind to bringing some light

into the old part of the house. The living

room needed a radical rethink to

transform it into a modern country

haven. We had to contend with dark

walls and carpets and a huge brick

fireplace which stretched across most

of the room, says Lisa. Jeremy tackled

the fireplace and the couple hired a

carpenter to lay wooden flooring. A

hardboard base was put down, to which


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the carpenter fixed French reclaimed

oak boards. The only criticism of our

carpenter is that he did too good a job.

We were imagining a rustic finish but

he sanded it so well its almost like a

bowling alley! says Jeremy.

SPLASHING OUT

Although it was the smallest room inthe house, the kitchen needed the most

planning. We felt that it should naturally

open on to the dining area so we had

to close up the existing doorway and

create a new opening, says Lisa. Rather

than putting in a metal RSJ, the couple

decided to use a feature wooden beam

and create a wider opening. They also

added a skylight to allow more natural

light into the dark room, which had been

nicknamed the dungeon.

They managed to sell the old kitchen

units on eBay for 500 and this helped

towards the cost of the item at the top

of Lisas wishlist; an Aga in Cherry Red.

For me, an Aga is the heart of a home.

Im not really much of a cook but I love

the warmth it generates, says Lisa. This

investment meant that Lisa and Jeremy

had to wait several months before they

could afford to finish the rest of the

kitchen, so they improvised with acouple of trestle tables and some fruit

boxes for storage.

A LAID-BACK LOOKHaving enjoyed many holidays in France,

Lisa was keen to capture a relaxed,

rustic simplicity in her home. I decided

to paint the whole house in a warm

off-white shade to tie the new extension

in with the old part of the house. In some

rooms I added feature walls in chalky

colours, which make a perfect backdrop

for colourful accessories. She chose

My big passion is linens andI always hang on to old

cushion covers and blankets

INTERIORINSPIRATIONAlthough weve moved

a lot, weve hung on to

most of our furniture

since it can often be

updated to work in a

different setting. One of

our previous homes wasan old farm-workers

cottage in Kent, where

I went for lots of pine

furniture. When we

moved here, I simply

painted many of the

pieces to fit in with a

more shabby-chic style.

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PROPERTY| HOME LIFE

I simply painted our furnitureto fit in with a shabby-chic style What turns a house

into a home?

Always think about

how your home is used.

We have two dogs and a

cat so we have gone for

wooden flooring and a

leather sofa so we canenjoy the house without

being too precious. I also

have a signature room

fragrance; Fig by True

Grace (01985 210890,

truegrace.co.uk).

Would you say that

your house is finished?

Im forever moving

things around so the

short answer is probably

no! My big passion is

linens and I always hang

on to old cushion covers

and blankets. We

recently discovered local

artist Bleau-Shanay

Hudson, who paints

woodland scenes

(woodland-art.net). We

have commissioned a

piece to hang above the

living room fireplace.

Derngavc

shutters instead of curtains so the

country look feels modern and not twee.

SECOND-HAND STYLELisa has combined vintage pieces

picked up from markets and car boot

sales over the years with new lamps,vases and tableware from Scandinavian

design companies. Rather than buying

new furniture, Lisa gave her existing

furniture a makeover with a lick of paint.

We hardly had to buy anything new

since most of the furniture has moved

with us from home to home. The cabinet

in our dining room came from an

apple-packing shed on Jeremys dads

farm. The final touch was to give their

home a name Lisa and Jeremy chose

Bumblebee Cottage in honour of

Bumble, a much-loved pet Labrador. GH

LEFT Lisa picks

up decorativepieces at markets

and second-hand

shops. An old

mannequin is used

to hang up her

chunky necklaces.

DETAIL A stack of

old suitcases makes

a decorative display

in the bedroom.

Lisa buys them at

car boot sales and

stores her collection

of vintage fabrics

inside them.

RIGHT The Jan

Constantine

embroidered felt

heart is available

at Lisas gift and

interiors store

tufnells.co.uk.

ABOVELisa asked

a carpenter to make

the bedside tables

to match the height

of the tall iron

bed. Find a similar-

style bed at Feather

& Black (01243

380600, feather

andblack.com).


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HOME LIFE| PROPERT

Olympus

fabric in

Limestone,12

per m, John

Lewis, 0845604 9049,

johnlewis.com.

Recreate Lisas dining room by adding floralsand red accents mixed with painted furniture

Get Lisas look

LISASDECORATIVETOUCHESThe flow of a house is

important and I decorate sothat each room connects to

the next. While I love painted

furniture and floral fabrics, I

mix in vintage accessories

to toughen up the look. Ive

stuck to a neutral palette for

walls and carpets and used

red as an accent colour in

most rooms. This gives me

flexibility to swap things

around as Im prone to do!

FEATURE

SOPHIEWARREN-SMITH

Shutterin Ivory, from 650,

Laura Ashley at Thomas

Sanderson, 0800 056 2929,

thomas-sanderson.co.uk.

Tilde off-white

tablecloth,48,

Berry Red,01432 274805,

berryred.co.uk.

Cream dining table,360, Flora Furniture,

01302 711166, florafurniture.co.uk.

Pheony floral rug,

107x168cm, 295,

WovenGround,

020 7731 1849,

wovenground.com.

Red gingham eclectic

cushion,19.99, The

Contemporary Home,

0845 130 8229, tch.net.

Cream and

gold Romeo 5

light chandelier,

87, Debenhams,

0844 561 6161,

debenhams.com.

Windsor side chair,

125, CPW Furniture, 01797

225014, cpwfurniture.co.uk.


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H ac l

Who lives here?Im Clara Jenkinson, a sales manager

and presently a stay-at-home mum. I

live here with my hu

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