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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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Soft peach & forest green • Pretty and versatile, it’s no wonder peach is having a moment. Pair it with a grown-up green for a sweet yet sophisticated look

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DECORATE BRING IN THE SUNSHINE • Joyful and uplifting, yellow is certainly out there in terms of bold choices, but the secret to making it work is to team it with a complementary hue. So whether it’s paired with blue for a cool coastal feel or toasty terracotta to heat up your space, it’s guaranteed to ramp up the happy vibes

PERFECT PAIRINGS • Love the looks in our decorating feature? Here are some of the best buys to make them work in your home

HOW TO LET IN THE LIGHT • Except when you need to block it out… We want to throw open our windows and welcome in the sunshine, but too much can be as big a problem as too little, so it’s important to choose window dressings that are versatile. And as they’re the focal point in the room, it’s worth going for something totally gorgeous

BLINDS, CURTAINS, SHUTTERS OR SHEERS? • Get the lowdown with tips and ideas for every room

POCKETS of JOY • Your home is your sanctuary and even its smallest nooks can be designed to encourage moments of calm. Here are some creative ways to turn unused alcoves and spare corners into happy havens

Outdoor essentials • The more comfortable you are outside, the longer you can stay there, so we’ve picked all the pieces you need for lazy days and magical evenings

How to create a sociable dining space • It’s a hub for family life and a place to enjoy gathering with friends, so it needs to be comfortable and relaxing as well as a reflection of your style, advises our columnist Sophie Robinson

RETRO MIX • Seventies’ designs, modern pastels, sculptural shapes… this summer’s trends are a brilliant mix of old and new. It’s no wonder Montesol Experimental – a five-star hotel in Ibiza’s Old Town – caught our eye, splicing the best of these looks together. Fancy the style at home? Incorporate the palette and patterns with these buys and get your new groove on

COMBINING OLD AND NEW IN THE SCOTTISH COUNTRYSIDE • Set in a wildflower meadow with stunning views, a neglected rural property presented a challenge to its new owner. But thanks to a sensitive redesign that seamlessly blended the original granite building and a contemporary new extension, it’s now an energy-efficient home that embraces the landscape in which it sits

Get the look • Adopt Steve’s sleek minimalism with clean lines and modern accessories

BRINGING A LONDON TOWNHOUSE TO LIFE • Total renovation was the only way forward when a couple bought their rundown home. Once that was complete, they took their time to create rooms that would set a mood, settling on elegantly muted backdrops to vibrant highlights and an eclectic mix of treasured possessions

Get the look • Steal Trish’s style by combining muted colours with vibrant accents

A RENOVATED COTTAGE IN COPENHAGEN • Mixing styles can sometimes be a bit of a balancing act, but in this thoughtfully redesigned family home, which effortlessly blends English and Danish influences, the result is a wonderful...