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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!

It's time to get cosy

MEET THE TEAM • This issue is full of vibrant new-season hues, which got us chatting about the oh-so-colourful schemes we chose in our childhood bedrooms…

KEY CONTRIBUTORS • And here are three of the people we couldn't have made this issue without…

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Shop the high street • Check out our selection of the best bargain buys the high street and web have to offer right now

The Wishlist • Welcome to our edit of the latest collections, collaborations and releases. Here's what we're excited about this month…

stylish stationery

cork • Eco-friendly, insulating, sound-absorbing and stylish to boot, cork is an all-round winner

hot choc • Cocoon yourself in this rich, chic shade. It will bring depth and character to modern homes, and an added dash of sophistication to period properties. Pair it with cream tones and pastel pinks

Reader homes • Be inspired by this month's gorgeous real homes, packed with stunning ideas to steal!

WE'VE DECORATED IN COLOURS of the raibow • Emma Lawson has transformed a plain white new-build into a vibrant and quirky space that the whole family can enjoy

Welcome to my home

Go geometric • Use shapely designs and bold colour pops, like Emma, to make a retro style statement

Tasselled mirror • Liven up a child's bedroom with a colourful decorative mirror, like Emma – this one was made by her Auntie Maggie!

Welcome to my home

BUYING MY FIRST HOME HAS BEEN THE BEST learning curve • Clara Smalley spent a year stripping wallpaper, painting and directing different trades at her Victorian house to ensure her renovation was a success

How to choose kitchen cabinets • Here's what to consider when shopping around for brand-new units

Midnight sky • Create a mystic scheme, like Clara, with navy-blue hues and luxe metallic details

Marbled canisters • Give a set of plain containers a stylish glow up, like Clara, using marble-effect vinyl and self-adhesive lettering

WE LEARNED HOW TO DIY along the way • Long-term renters, Farwa Moledina and husband, Asgher Champsi, discovered their decorating skills when they bought their first home together

Welcome to my home

Think pink • Use soft pinks as a neutral to create cohesion throughout your home, like Farwa, then add accents of gold, brass and black for a modern edge

Air dry clay vase • Make a stylish vase to show off a beautiful dried or faux foliage display, like Farwa

energy efficient TVs • Make your TV habits more eco-friendly and save money on your electricity bill

WES ANDERSON • Bring a touch of this film director's unmistakeable style into your home with this month's schemes

Grand Budapest Hotel • Get ready for a wild adventure with a lavish look that's full of surprises

Moonrise Kingdom • Create a cosy hideaway for two with this rustic look

Asteroid City • Mix modern and retro styles for a look that's out of this world

Autumn looks to style up your space • From berry red to folk florals and natural motifs, get set for the season ahead with the latest interiors trends

paint the town • Let shades of brilliant, bold red warm up your décor. Pair with hot...