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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Ocean blue & terracotta • Get your Mediterranean summer hit with this classic mix of cool sea and warm earth

10 NEW THINGS • WE THINK YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

MORE IS MORE! • Move over, stark interiors. The new mood is maximalism – a glorious clash of unexpected colour palettes, bold patterns and tactile fabrics. The key to pulling it off? Be playful and experiment with shades, styles and objects you love. It’s all about creating a space that truly reflects your personality

READY TO GO BOLD? • Maximalist guru Matthew Williamson shares his tips for success

EASY WEEKEND UPDATES • Get your creative juices flowing with these simple ideas to ramp up your decor

STYLE SOLUTIONS FOR TINY GARDENS • By following a few design and decorating tips, and with some clever compact furniture and accessories, you can turn the skinniest side returns and smallest spaces into areas you’ll want to stay in all summer…

Alfresco essentials • Whether you’re partying on the patio or gathering in the garden, we’ve picked the prettiest pieces for outdoor get-togethers

MODERN VINTAGE • This look is all about reimagining vintage touches with a dash of femininity – rosy pink set against rich wine and stripes, patterns and ruffles galore. We’re stealing the pretty boutique-hotel style of Margate House in Kent. Luscious textures in a playful palette is a dreamy update to classic interiors – and we’re fully on board

How to add personality to your living space • This area offers oodles of opportunities for getting colourful and expressing your personal style. There are so many elements to play with – from furniture to walls and accessories – that can all sing to your tune. Our columnist Sophie Robinson gives her top tips on how to make colour and pattern work for you

EXPRESS YOURSELF • Add these accessories for guaranteed talking points

VICTORIAN HEART WITH NORTHERN SOUL • A biophilic designer has transformed her Manchester home into a comfy, characterful space filled with rich colour, vintage finds and, of course, plenty of plants

Get the look • Recreate Ella’s style with fresh pastels and modern shapes

LIVING la belle vie! • With far-reaching views over fields and woodland, one couple’s holiday home in rural France is a tranquil retreat from their busy Parisian life and the perfect place to host family and friends

Get the look • Be inspired by Vanessa’s bold colours and statement pieces

THE MODERN UPDATE THAT BROUGHT IN THE SUNSHINE • It was all about the location for one owner when she bought her Edwardian villa in Melbourne overlooking a park. Then she transformed it into a bright, contemporary home where she and her family can enjoy the very best of indoor/outdoor living

Get the look • Choose a contemporary palette like Kylie’s, with earthy tones and hints of ice blue

A HANDCRAFTED HOME • Natural materials, considered craftsmanship and British designs were at the fore of the sensitive and sustainable restoration of a Victorian home in Margate

Get the look • Emulate Sebastian’s handcrafted style with well-made artisanal pieces

THE HOUSE ON THE HILL • A historic Dorset farmhouse in need of updating was the...