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This is our promise to you – we’ll bring you all the beautiful things you really want, at prices you won’t believe, to create a home that you love completely. We will scour the high street, internet and beyond to uncover the best bargains. Team that with quick fix makeover secrets, throw in a menu of fuss-free recipes, then add simple makes to sneakily cheat the look , and you have a magazine to come back to time and time again, all at your fingertips on your tablet or phone. What more could you ask for!

Enjoy your summer in style

Paint the town • Try TikTok's viral 'unexpected red theory' and add a pop of red to your decor to elevate your look. A hint of this hot shade will give any scheme a designer edge

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Shop the high street • Check out our selection of the best bargain buys the high street and web have to offer right now

The Wishlist • Welcome to our edit of the latest collections, collaborations and releases. Here's what we're excited about this month…

Colour crush Ultramarine • This vivid blue was first created by grinding semi-precious lapiz lazuli, making the pigment as expensive as gold. Today's version is just as dazzling, conjuring images of Greek villages, Moroccan gardens and classic deckchair stripes

Newstalgia • Go back to the future with this modern take on retro design, and create a comforting yet characterful scheme

8 OF THE BEST Colourful vases • Brighten up a room on a budget with a bunch of fresh blooms in a striking vase. Or, add a few faux stems to a bud vase for a long-lasting display. Choose a fun shape or an unusual texture to add extra impact with minimal effort.

Reader homes • Be inspired by this month's gorgeous real homes, packed with stunning ideas to steal!

I UPDATED THIS HOUSE using my artistic flair • Watercolour artist Lilly Wells rejuvenated a dark and dingy cottage by bringing the outside in with bright florals and fresh colours, putting her own spin on the modern country look

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How to get the modern country look • Bring classic country interior style up to date, like Lilly, with these top tips

Bees and birds • Use motifs of bees, butterflies and woodland animals in bright colours for a fresh spin on the classic country look, like Lilly has

MAKE THE LOOK Candy cushion • Sew a simple bonbon cushion in pastel stripes, like Lilly's, to sweeten up your sofa

I FEEL SO HAPPY WHEN I WALK THROUGH the front door • Victoria and Tim Burton squeezed in an extra bedroom and knocked through an open-plan living space to turn this terrace into their dream home

Modern romantic • Create a pretty cottagecore inspired scheme, like Victoria, by layering floral prints and delicate details

Bead and tassel garland • Make a decorative boho garland, like Victoria's, in colours to match your room scheme

I LOVE MY RUSTIC TWIST ON SLEEK Scandi style • Inspired by visiting Sweden as a child, Karen Perrin decorated her new-build with her own take on Scandi style, using plenty of cosy textures for a warm, laid-back vibe

Soft Scandi • Follow Karen's lead and bring different design styles into a Scandi scheme, for a more relaxed take on the look

Textured wall art • Break up a neutral scheme with an easy-to-make textured canvas artwork, like Karen's

Decorator's moodboards • Planning a makeover? A moodboard is a designer's must-have to organise your ideas. Each month, we put together a trio of boards to inspire your next project

Tropical Modernism • Pair geometric patterns with earthy hues for a welcoming space

Tropadelica • Dial up the colour and pattern to create an otherworldly scheme

Tropical rainforest • Find sanctuary in a cool and calming scheme that takes its cues...