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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House Beautiful UK

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WARM TERRACOTTA • Evoking all the heat and charm of the Mediterranean, with shades ranging from soft apricot to burnt umber, this is the ultimate anchoring palette for sun-drenched looks both indoors and out. Pair it with natural textures and bold accessories for easy-to-live-with blissed-out summer style

Try a pop of TERRACOTTA OUTDOORS • Inspired by the looks on the previous pages? Here’s how to work it into your outside space

HOW TO USE FABULOUS FLORALS • Whether you go for subtle sprigs or statement blooms, botanical motifs are a perennial favourite. Channel the look according to the mood you want to create

EASY WAYS TO STYLE UP A SUN ROOM • Light and bright, conservatories combine the joys of the outdoors with home comforts, come rain or shine. Take advantage of the still-long days to design a stylish retreat for relaxing and entertaining

A day at the beach • We can’t do anything about the slightly-too-breezy weather and the sand in your sandwiches, but we can make sure you picnic in style…

How to add colour to your outdoor space • Indoor/outdoor living comes into its own at this time of year. Whether it’s to relax in the sunshine or entertain friends, our columnist Sophie Robinson shares how to make a garden or patio a joyful extension of your home

GARDEN ROOM • Make your outdoor space sing with these colourful accessories

COASTAL FOLK • Ticking stripes, nautical motifs, cheery red and blue… Most of us are familiar with traditional seaside design. Our favourite way to update the look is to incorporate elements of modern rustic. Atlanta Trevone in Cornwall has coastal folk sussed with its whimsical yet contemporary vibe. Why not steal the style?

A MODERNISED BARN WITH A VINTAGE TWIST • When a couple embarked on an ambitious project to transform a former cow barn into an inviting contemporary space to suit their laidback lifestyle, they also gained a deeper connection to nature

Get the look • Team natural textures with organic shapes to copy Rosemary’s modern-rustic aesthetic

Living life in COLOUR • A day trip to Margate led an interior designer to discover the perfect place to raise her family. It took meticulous planning, creative flair and plenty of patience, but the result is a vibrant, characterful home that’s a joy from top to bottom

Get the look • Mix bold colours and plenty of pattern to channel Natasha’s playful interiors

THE HASTINGS HOME with TIMELESS STYLE • Filled with original features and long-treasured pieces, a beautifully decorated Victorian terrace pays homage to the history of the area and that of its owners, who finally achieved their dream of living by the sea

Get the look • Be inspired by Anne’s timeless blend of vintage-style furniture and contemporary pieces

A creative escape • In a quiet coastal village in South Africa, a group of prefab cabins has been transformed into a family home and artist’s studio filled with the owners’ eclectic collection of art and handcrafted...