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House Beautiful is your one-stop shop for classic decorating looks, with regular and comprehensive colour-scheming pages and a wide range of shopping suggestions for those special details that make a difference. With real reader homes from around the UK - ranging from comfortable country style to the chic city look – House Beautiful provides inspiration and practical advice whatever your decorating tastes. Plus, expert advice on everything from choosing the right mortgage to finding your perfect property.

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WHAT’S HOT Emerald and fuchsia • This attention-grabbing duo will bring a hit of new-season energy to interiors

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Style • DREAMY INSPIRATION, HOW-TOS AND BRILLIANT BUYS

MATERIALS that add TEXTURE and WARMTH • Creating a sanctuary where we can switch off and de-stress is all about feeling cosy and connecting with nature – and a great way to do that is by layering plenty of organic textures. The real beauty of this look is that they will all work together, from the sheeniest marble to fabrics you can’t resist stroking

Add some NATURAL TEXTURE • Want to get more tactile at home? Choose something with the feelgood factor…

HOW TO GET CREATIVE WITH TILES • Nothing can turn a geometric pattern into a thing of beauty quite like tiles. But they have so much more to offer. Use them to design stunning spaces and dramatic focal points, whether you go for trusty checks or something altogether more unexpected

WHY EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE A… Marimekko Unikko print • Each month, the HB team picks a design classic to love for ever. This issue we look at one of the most recognised prints in the world

12 NEW TRENDS FOR 2024 • Love a little contemporary cool or prefer a classic look? Why not go for a bit of both? Mix and match to your heart’s content from the hottest trends around and create something rather amazing that works just for you

TIMELESS TORTOISESHELL • There’s something of the glamour of vintage Hollywood about tortoiseshell (faux of course) yet also totally of the moment. Perfect for bringing a touch of quiet luxe, it looks great teamed with bold shades, as Versace’s runway turquoise and tortoise mix proved

Space savers • The secret to a calm, clutter-free home is to create a place for everything – neat storage, smart designs and multifunctional pieces will help keep the chaos at bay

How to decorate a small bedroom • There’s no need to play it safe in compact spaces; it’s all about embracing maximalism with just the right amount of restraint, as Sophie Robinson explains

Homes • BEAUTIFUL REAL-LIFE PROPERTIES AND AMAZING MAKEOVERS YOU’LL LOVE

a modern LODGE in the SCOTTISH COUNTRYSIDE • Clad in wood and set amid green meadows, wildflowers and ancient windswept trees, The Lodge is the realisation of a dream for a couple who wanted to create a contemporary yet cosy space within the landscape they love

Get the look • Warm up a neutral palette with rich woods and toasty tones to capture Susie’s signature style

THE LIGHT-FILLED CHALET BY THE COAST • Completely transformed to make the most of its location, this once-neglected 1950s home set between the sea and the South Downs is now a stylish family haven and an inspirational work space for its creative owner

Get the look • Go for lots of greenery, mid-century shapes and monochrome accents to recreate Marie’s striking interiors

THE REVIVAL OF AN EDWARDIAN FAMILY HOME • When two people with a passion for renovating got together, a major...