Good Homes

Good Homes offers its readers the ultimate toolkit of decorating ideas and shopping inspiration to update their homes. From the latest on-trend styles, colours, patterns and wallpaper to the best high-street and online buys, gorgeous reader homes and clever makeovers, each issue comprises the ideal mix of practical tips, expert advice and real-life inspiration. A subscription to Good Homes will give you hundreds of simple solutions and easy ideas, plus free tickets to great days out at our live events.

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Enjoy the late SUMMER SUN • Make the most of your al fresco dining area in the last of the warm weather with a rustic tablescape of stoneware, organic glass and hand-picked grasses for an outdoor-meets-indoor vibe…

Make it YOURSELF • Learn a new skill and create something for your home at the same time with these fun, easy ideas, from crafting to cooking…

Back to SCHOOL • Whether it’s for working from home or the kids' homework, refresh this dedicated space with some colour-popping pieces, from prints to plant pots, and kick-start the new term in style…

5 minutes with… • NATASHA PAINTER, HEAD OF MARKETING AT BLINDS 2GO

Style spotter British birds

(10) under £20 On-trend buys to update your space

Colour palette Denim blue • From stonewashed and faded to the darkest indigo, this moody hue is always on trend

OH SO QUIET • Master the art of the understated, using warmneutrals and organic shapes to add cosiness to minimalist interiors

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‘We couldn’t bear to part with it’ • Lisa and Matthew Good became so enamoured with the property they were renovating to sell on that they decided to stay put…

‘It captured our hearts from the start’ • Colourful and coastal-inspired, Anouska Lancaster’s holiday cottage is a real home from home

Head to… goodhomesmagazine.com • for the latest decorating updates, savvy shopping buys and essential buyer’s guides

‘A self build was always our dream’ • Despite the challenges of a tricky suburban plot, Laura and Jon Emmerson have created a stunning contemporary family home

Simply Chinese • Recreate family-favourite takeaway classics in your own kitchen with BBC Best Home Cook Suzie Lee’s own twist on these traditional dishes

‘I’VE BECOME A REAL BARGAIN HUNTER’ • Shocked by five-figure quotes for her new kitchen, Nicola Paige opted for pre-loved instead

7 of the best FRIDGE-FREEZERS • Upgrade your hardest-working appliance with a feature-packed, energy-efficient model

Kitchen lighting • Discover how to mix standout pieces with practical task lighting to create a functional yet ambient space that’s a joy to spend time in

‘WE’VE CHANGED THE TWO INTO ONE’ • Combining neighbouring shower rooms gave Hanna and James Merrett the space they needed for a chic, family-sized bathroom

7 of the best SMART FEATURES • Make day-to-day life run a little more smoothly with these high-tech bathroom tools

GoodHomes COMING NEXT MONTH • Your latest decorating and home interiors inspiration…

5 simple steps to… Bathrooms • From chic en suites and compact cloakrooms to relaxing retreats suitable for the whole family, discover how to make the right design choices for your space…

Add wow to a cloakroom • Treat your downstairs loo to an inviting scheme that’s practical too

Make it a family affair • From non-slip, easyclean surfaces to twin basins and plenty of storage, ensure your bathroom works extra hard for everyone in the household

Elevate your en suite • A private haven off the bedroom, you don’t have to compromise on luxe style in this space

Enjoy two free tickets to Grand Designs Live • For renovation...