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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.

Holiday at home

Meeting my nephew

THIS MONTH We Love… • Make the most of August with the best things to do, see and buy this month

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Your Home

NONNA’S KITCHEN • Serve up comfort with rustic kitchenware that boasts a nostalgic Italian vibe

HOUSEHOLD hints • Freshen up your home with our handy tips and tricks, discover this month’s to-do list, plus check out our blender reviews

WE TEST… Blenders • THINGS WE CONSIDERED: What capacity is it? Can it crush ice or frozen fruit? Does it have extra bottles or caps?

THE WINNER

COOKING al fresco • If you can’t beat the heat in the kitchen, take it outside!

TIPS & tricks • Discover how to beat the heat in the kitchen, plus new household products to love

Fresh ideas

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 Summer holidays at home • With six weeks to keep the kids entertained, here’s how to do it without breaking the bank

Style & DECORATING • As the temperature rises outdoors, turn up the heat indoors with our sizzling summer decorating ideas

Secret garden • Escape into a soothing sanctuary this summer with a look inspired by cool, fresh petals

HOW TO GET Holiday style at home • Transform your home and garden into the perfect summer destination that can last all year round

‘Extending gave our home a new lease of life’ • Clare Buckley transformed a for-now house into a forever home with a savvy extension, choosing affordable units to keep costs way under her budget

GET THE LOOK SCULPTURAL VASES • Mix and match vases in quirky shapes to finish your kitchen shelfscape, like Clare

How to tile a kitchen splashback • Save on your kitchen reno by tackling the tiling yourself and give your walls the wow factor with a patterned splashback, like Clare’s

Kitchens & BATHROOMS • We’ve got all the tips, tricks and design inspiration you need for your kitchen and bathroom

Natural beauty • Bring raw wood textures into your scheme for a sophisticated and sustainable kitchen

Sustainable solutions

How to get a LUXE look for less • We show you how to design a stylish bathroom without breaking the bank, whether you want a serene space, or something to rev up your mornings…

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

‘I brought Mediterranean colour to my London home’ • Blending influences from their Italian and Moroccan roots, Anatolia and Frank Elamradi’s mood-boosting home is a riot of colour and pattern

Botanical GARLAND • Create a fabulous foliage focal point for your dining area like Anatolia’s to add a natural touch

Mediterranean HAVEN • Splash bold blooms, lemon motifs and rich colours in every room, like Anatolia, for a sunshine scheme

‘I’ve loved adding country style to every room!’ • Faced with bland interiors, Louise Burditt took time to get to know her new home before injecting a rustic vibe full of her favourite pinks, greens and pretty accessories

Shabby chic DRESSER • Give a wooden cabinet a touch of vintage charm, like Louise, with a distressed paint finish

FRESH blossom • Take your cue from nature, like Louise, with a palette of soft sage and blush for a country-inspired interior that feels like a breath of...