Your Home

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned expert, Your Home magazine will give you the best in design ideas, makeover tips and money-saving advice that'll help you spruce up your home and garden.

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THIS MONTH we love… • Make the most of May with the best things to do, see and buy this month

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BRiLLiANT BAMBOO • Add a touch of sophistication to your schemes with these elegant pieces

YOUR Letters • We love hearing from you! Send us your tips, projects and photos using our details below…

HOUSEHOLD hints • Freshen up your home with our handy tips and tricks for the new season

WE TEST… Toasters • THINGS WE CONSIDERED: Does it toast evenly? Are the controls up to scratch? Would you keep it on the kitchen counter?

YourHome recommend… • Enjoy every crumb with these toasting accessories

YOU WASH, I'll dry • Make your dishes sparkle with our pick of dish soaps, drainers, drying racks and more!

TIPS & tricks • Discover this month's to-do checklist, our top eco-friendly idea and three ways to clean up carpet spills

3 WAYS WITH… carpet spills • Coffee, red wine, pasta sauce – they're everyone's worst nightmare when it comes to carpet! But accidents do happen, so know how to tackle those spills quickly and efficiently

IN THE Know • Every month we bring you the latest consumer news stories with ideas and advice on everything from saving money to improving your home

FOCUS ON Getting on top of your taxes • Make sure you're not overpaying and apply for any refund due as the new financial year gets underway

Style & DECORATING • Get set for the new season with trending ways to use colour, bright ideas for your garden and striking ways to revamp on a budget

PALE & interesting • Rethink these soft pastel shades and create sophisticated schemes – with no added sugar

£5 AND UNDER • Get the look for less with these quick updates

THE MOODBOARD • Let your pastels take centre stage with colour-block prints and accessories

Ready, set, SUMMER! • You never know when the Great British Summer will treat us – or how long it will last! Make sure your garden is heatwave-ready with these stylish sunshine finds…

4 wow-factor ways with £100 (or even less!) • Create maximum impact for minimal outlay with our clever decorating ideas

‘Knocking a wall down was the best decision’ • With two young children, the bathroom wasn't practical for Natalie Johnson, so she knocked the two rooms into one to create a stylish, family-friendly design

GORGEOUS GREENERY • Fill your bathroom with plants – real or faux – to finish off a luxe spa-throom look, like Natalie

Vintage vanity unit • Convert a second-hand sideboard into a retro vanity unit like Natalie with this thrifty DIY

Kitchens & BATHROOMS • We've got plenty of cost-effective ideas and expert tips to help you bring you kitchen or bathroom right up to date

Sunny side up • Inject some bright summer colour into your kitchen with the sunshine hue

HOW TO GET A HI-TECH BATHROOM • Want to create a bathroom of the future on a budget? Now's the time to start introducing smart tech into your wash space

Reader HOMES • Take a peek inside real homes filled with stylish finds and creative decorating ideas

‘This house helped me unleash my creative side’ • Lucy Wiltsher took on a project property and rediscovered her love of design, creating a beautiful and functional home with clever hacks and a natural palette of soft greens

Botanical ARTWORK • Forage for leaves to transform into silhouette artwork, like Lucy's, with...