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Good Homes offers its readers the ultimate toolkit of decorating ideas and shopping inspiration to update their homes. From the latest on-trend styles, colours, patterns and wallpaper to the best high-street and online buys, gorgeous reader homes and clever makeovers, each issue comprises the ideal mix of practical tips, expert advice and real-life inspiration. A subscription to Good Homes will give you hundreds of simple solutions and easy ideas, plus free tickets to great days out at our live events.

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Freshen up your rooms FOR SPRING… • Whether it’s adding a mix of patterned cushions to an existing dark sofa or considering areas such as window frames for extra interest, welcome in the new season with splashes of colour

Eco updates for YOUR KITCHEN • Revamp the hub of the home with these easy ideas that won’t cost a fortune – or the planet…

Happy EASTER • Set the scene for a cracking bank-holiday brunch or afternoon tea from 29 March – 1 April with a classic chequered tablecloth, matching napkins and a pastel floral centrepiece…

1O under £50 • On-trend buys to update your space

Colour trend… YELLOW

Hello FLOWER • From oversized blooms to wild meadow motifs, these timeless floral designs will add joy to your home

How to… ADD COLOUR TO YOUR ROOMS • Whether you love on-trend sage green, sophisticated navy or bolder brights, when it comes to decorating you want shades that make your heart sing when entering a room. But if painting walls has you shuddering, there are still plenty of ways to fill your home with colour – and we’ve got some ideas to get you started…

Make it bloom

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‘Our home is always evolving’ • Living in part of an already converted school meant Rachel and Rob Hill could focus on the fun finishing touches

‘We’re not above skip-diving to find something special!’ • Using one-off pieces from music halls to movie sets, Laura and Stuart McKay took an eclectic approach to the interiors of their renovated coastal retreat in East Sussex

‘We blended old with new’ • Madelaine and Andrew Maddock bridged the gap between traditional details and a contemporary extension for a coordinated look in their period home

COMING NEXT MONTH • Your latest hit of decorating and home interiors inspiration…

Don’t move, improve… • KITCHEN & BATHROOM MAKEOVERS WORKTOPS & SPLASHBACKS BEST-BUY FOOD PREP GADGETS & LIGHTING

‘It goes from family kitchen to party room’ • Combining a luxe look with thoughtful design has given Sarah Ennor a stunning sociable space

7 of the best PREP & COOK GADGETS • Save time with these handy kitchen countertop appliances that do the hard work for you

Worktops &splashbacks • Discover ways to get creative with your kitchen surfaces, and which is best for your project

‘The basin very nearly didn’t fit! ’ • After overcoming the challenges of planning a small space, Laura Hall has infused her bathroom with Art Deco-inspired style and colour

7 of the best BATHROOM LIGHTS • Ensure you have illumination where it’s needed most with these stylish updates

Where to buy •  YOUR SHOPPING GUIDE FOR EVERYTHING IN THIS

SOURCEBOOK • Find everything to create your dream home in our interiors directory

5 minutes with… • AVALANA SIMPSON, FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR, AVALANA