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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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The top online reads for June • Head over to housebeautiful.com/uk to read these must-click articles…

Sky blue and indigo • If there’s a cooler colour combo than this light-and-dark-blue duo, we’ve not seen it

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ADD SOME rustic SUMMER vibes TO YOUR HOME • From that first delicious moment when the sun finally makes an appearance, the mood becomes more relaxed – it’s all about the promise of long-awaited sunny breakfasts, lazy lunches and informal gatherings with friends. So how do you get your home to reflect that easy breezy summer feel? Simple – with lots of natural earthy textures, robust sculptural pieces and a mix of exuberant sun-kissed colours, perfect for an individual look with a happy holiday feeling. Read on to find out how to add some rustic summer vibes to your home…

Get the rustic summer look • Inspired by our feature? Add these holiday vibes to your home without breaking the bank

EASY WEEKEND UPDATES • Want to transform your home but don’t have the time or budget (or, frankly, the energy) for a major project? A Bank Holiday weekend (or any weekend, for that matter) is all you need for a quick switch-up. So dust off the toolbox, pick up a paintbrush or just apply a little bit of creative thinking – not all updates require DIY skills – and tackle a task or two you’ve been promising yourself you’d get round to – you’ll be so pleased you did…

HOW TO CREATE AN OASIS OF CALM • Turn your bathroom into a sanctuary and let the relaxation wash over you…

FOR THE GARDEN • A mirror outdoors? It’s our new favourite trend for 2023 – look into it

FOR THE LIVING ROOM • Make a style statement with a design that draws the eye for all the right reasons

FOR THE BATHROOM • With shelves, lighting and adjustable fittings, mirrors go multifunctional in this hardworking space

FOR THE BEDROOM • Not just practical pieces, these are eye-catching designs in their own right

Pick up THE CHECK • Some trends stick around because they’re so versatile – and the good news about this year’s gingham upgrade is that there are no rules. Go classic, go contemporary, go bold or go subtle. Where this boxy print is concerned, it doesn’t matter how you go, just go – so check it out…

PH5 pendant light • Each month, the HB team picks a design classic we think you’ll love for ever – this time, our style and interiors editor James Cunningham illuminates us

How to get MAXIMALISM RIGHT • This month columnist Sophie Robinson, champion of all things bright and colourful, encourages you to dare to be different and create a joyful, completely unique look in your home

BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL BUYS • Max out on Sophie’s colourful selection…

Homes • Beautiful real-life properties and amazing makeovers you’ll love

A HOUSE in Holland PERFECT for FAMILY life • When a fashion designer and her partner moved into a former gym in a small town in Holland, they banished its hotch-potch layout of small rooms and frescos of Greek temples and brought it stylishly up to date, with modern surfaces and vintage pieces providing a harmonious blend of old and new

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