House Beautiful UK

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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3 colours for spring • The days are getting longer and we’re looking forward to sunnier times, so how do we translate that feeling of optimism into our homes? With an uplifting trio of shades that are gorgeous on their own, but even better mixed and matched to bring out the best of each. Plaster pink, soft ochre and cool cobalt offer an elegant balance of neutral and vibrant tones. Turn the page for ideas guaranteed to up the happy vibes in your interior

Awash with pink • Now considered a neutral, pink and all its blush-like varieties is wonderfully versatile – performing brilliantly both as a canvas on which to layer other colours or as the main event itself, as seen on this daybed. The key is finding the right shade – for walls, opt for a soft, chalky tone that will allow whites and bright pops to sing, or choose something airier for a focal point.

Cool cobalt pops • If you want to dial up the energy in your home – a good option in spaces where people gather, such as a dining room – cobalt is the way to go. Intense and vibrant, it works best when layered with softer, more subtle shades, such as plaster pink, where the contrast really makes it sing. Add as much or as little of it as you like, then ramp it up with lemony highlights for total zing.

Sunny yellow touches • The ultimate feelgood hue, this joyous colour instantly lifts the spirits. Add freshness with breezy lemony shades or, for a bedroom, opt for something warmer such as an earthy ochre. A set of saffron pillowcases is all you need for a blissful finish, and they’ll look gorgeous paired with soft pinks.

PLAY & DISPLAY • A house becomes a home when it’s filled with personality – and a way to reveal yours is with the items you put out on show. So gather up your favourite objects and embrace your inner stylist

20 WAYS TO DECORATE ON A SHOESTRING • Frame a scarf, hack your Ikea drawers and turn a quilt into a sink skirt. It’s amazing what you can achieve with a little imagination and a can-do approach to upcycling and DIY

RUGS • As well as adding comfort underfoot, rugs are an easy win when it comes to upping the style stakes. Whether you want traditional or contemporary, indoors or out, or a runner to liven up a small space, we’ve got it covered

BOHEMIAN BLEND • One for the globetrotters, this trend is all about styling your souvenirs. Bring back pieces from your travels and don’t be afraid to mix things up. We’re taking our cue from high-end restaurant and cocktail bar Bóha London. While the food blends British and Irish influences, the interior is a melting pot of Indonesian patterns, Balinese furniture and nods to the English countryside. If you need any convincing that clashing is cool, check out our boho buys below…

How to go from small to snug… • Compact rooms have their own special type of charm says Sophie Robinson, who believes that with a bit of clever thinking and design savvy, you can create a gorgeous space that feels like a hug

CREATIVE DESIGN IN A BIJOU PARISIAN LOFT • With the addition of a striking mezzanine floor, calm neutral decor and minimalist furniture, an apartment in a former shoe factory near the...