This is our promise to you – we’ll bring you all the beautiful things you really want, at prices you won’t believe, to create a home that you love completely. We will scour the high street, internet and beyond to uncover the best bargains. Team that with quick fix makeover secrets, throw in a menu of fuss-free recipes, then add simple makes to sneakily cheat the look, and you have a magazine to come back to time and time again, all at your fingertips on your tablet or phone. What more could you ask for!

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SHOP THE HIGH STREET • Here’s our pick of the best bargain buys the high street and web have to offer

The WISH LIST... • New this month: exciting collections, creations, colours and more…

I’ve finally found my FOREVER HOME • Using her flair for decorating with colour and pattern, Emily Cheyne has created a welcoming home that’s perfect for her blended family

Welcome TO MY HOME

Choose wallpaper the right • Wallpaper is back so get the hang of it with these handy tips

WHAT I LEARNED...

PALM HOUSE • Give in to your wild side, like Emily, and create an indoor jungle with bright and bold botanical motifs

ZEBRA FAUX FUR RUG • Go wild with statement accessories, like Emily, and cosy up floors in any room with this animal print rug

We let the house GUIDE OUR STYLE • First-time buyer Hollie Swann has opted for a laid-back look, with sanded floors and second-hand furniture to suit her Victorian home

Welcome TO MY HOME

HOW TO... Choose bathroom flooring • Before you buy, consider these points

WHAT I LEARNED...

GET A HANDLE ON IT • Give plain furniture a burst of personality, like Hollie , with stylish statement handles and knobs

Make the look... UPCYCLED CHEST • Turn a tired-looking trunk into a vintage-style side table for your living room, like Hollie, with this super simple project

Our bungalow feels like A FARMHOUSE • Sandra Venables transformed her tired-looking house into a stunning country-style family home filled with vintage touches and creative ideas

Welcome TO MY HOME

HOW TO... Buy homeware vintage • Rehouse some preloved pieces to bring instant character to your home

WHAT I LEARNED...

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY • Get the cottagecore look, like Sandra , with comfortingly traditional pieces in sunny colours

Make the look... PERSONALISED MUGS • Whether you have green, decaf or a builder’s brew, these polka dot designs – inspired by Sandra’s spotty set – will make your cuppa taste even better

I went over to the DARK SIDE • With an eye for a bargain and a love of dark colours, Alex Richards transformed her home on the tiniest of budgets

Welcome TO MY HOME

HOW TO... Add panelling • Update a room, add character or cover uneven walls with this easier-than-you-think technique

WHAT I LEARNED...

THE NEW BLACK • Add a little drama, like Alex , with elegant black pieces that create a refined and timeless look

FEATHER LAMPSHADE • The nights are still long and dark, so bring some fun to your lighting scheme, like Alex, with this fluffy fuchsia make that’s perfect for a desk or side table

AMAZING PRIZES UP FOR GRABS! • GREEN-FINGERED FANS WILL LOVE THESE GOODIES

Decorator 's MOODBOARDS • Give yourself a fresh new look for spring with three of this year’s biggest pattern trends

DITSY florals • Get the cottagecore look with a pick and mix scheme featuring delicate florals and soft pastel tones

STRIPES & checks • These classic patterns have been given a new look with bold and contemporary colour combinations

ORGANIC shapes • Make room to relax with a...