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Welcome to our AUGUST ISSUE!

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MEET THE TEAM • Get to know the HomeStyle editorial crew, and find out what projects are on their to-do lists this bank holiday…

KEY CONTRIBUTORS • And here are a few of the people we couldn’t have made this issue without…

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SHOP THE HIGH STREET • Here’s our pick of the best bargain buys the high street and web have to offer

The WISH LIST... • New this month: exciting collections, collaborations, creations and more…

GINGHAM • School is out for summer, but this classic playground pattern is back on trend

THINGS TO DO IN... August • Easy updates and seasonal style ideas to try this month...

POPPY RED • Be bold with this confident shade of red. Soften with pretty pastel pinks and peaches, or add contrast with pale blues

Personal touches have made our rental A STYLISH FAMILY HOME • Bursting with renter-friendly ideas, clever upcyles and lots of smart styling, Charlotte Jacklin has transformed her house into a calm sanctuary

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HOW TO... Paint DIY stripes • Make a wall stand out with this simple but stylish painting technique

WHAT I LEARNED...

OLD ROMANTIC • Be inspired by yesteryear and create a dreamy atmosphere in your home, just like Charlotte

PAINTED CANDLES • We’ve had twisted and dip-dyed candles, and now the hand-painted look is a budding trend. Get arty, like Charlotte, with these oh-so-pretty designs

Our home is full of ROMANTIC DETAILS • Claire Brown’s self-renovated Dublin townhouse is filled with upcycled pieces, vintage finds and clever design

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HOW TO... Renovate a period property • Give an old home the love it deserves

WHAT I LEARNED...

BOHO GLOBETROTTER • Mix and match stylish ideas from across the world, just like Claire

DREAMY CANOPY • Think like Claire and help little ones to sleep soundly with a cocooning curtain. It will help to filter the bright light of summer mornings as well as reduce noise

My colourful décor brings me SO MUCH JOY • Lindsey Isla Henderson wasn’t bowled over by her house the first time she saw it, but she could see it becoming her dream kaleidoscope home

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HOW TO... Make your home feel more spacious • Even if it’s on the small side

WHAT I LEARNED...

LIFE IN COLOUR • Keep things fresh, like Lindsey, with minimalist designs in joyful tones

FLORAL BATH MAT • Get to grips with latch hooking and add a pop of personality to your bathroom, like Lindsey – when you’ve mastered this skill you can use it all over the home!

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PASTORAL PARKLAND • This quietly confident scheme takes its inspiration from some of Britain’s famous stately homes

ROSE GARDEN • Let your imagination run wild with this exuberant and bohemian scheme that’s full of hidden surprises

SOPHISTICATED SEASIDE • Freshen up with a coastal-inspired scheme that’s nautical but nice

One problem room TWO NEW LOOKS • This month, we ask two interior stylists to...