Your Home

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.

Big style, less spend

Oranges • These juicy fruits have replaced lemons as this year's citrus of the summer!

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THIS MONTH we love… • Make the most of May with the best things to do, see and buy this month

5 YourHome inspiration

FRENCH fancy • Sweeten up with a trending look that's as elegant as it is romantic

The moodboard • Curate your own French-inspired style with a few of these key elements

Bargain HUNTERS • Great style doesn't have to cost a fortune! We've asked interior experts to share the affordable finds they love - from vintage treasures to high-street heroes - and where to find your own

How to find bargain buys for your home • Discover where to shop, what to spend, and how to elevate budget buys, with top tips from interior stylists Gemma Gear and Maxine Brady - who know a thing or two about bargain-hunting!

‘It feels warm and sunny all year round’ • Using earthy shades, natural materials and rich textures, Rosie Felt has brought relaxing holiday vibes into her cosy living room

ARTIFICIAL PLANTS • Add no-maintenance greenery that looks just like the real thing

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

‘I found solace here when I needed it most’ • Becky Parker took comfort in transforming a plain space into a precious family home, adding soft colour and elegant touches to create a special sanctuary

GRAPEVINE wreath • Use faux foliage to make an easy, everlasting decoration like Becky's

CALM sanctuary • Create a serene retreat, like Becky's, with elegant creams, darker natural accents and on-trend rattan touches

‘We listened to what the house wanted’ • Faced with a property that was stuck in the wrong era, Lereese Atkinson and Ellis Evans stripped away the ‘improvements’ to reveal a Victorian gem

POM POM basket • Inspired by Lereese's toy storage, make a simple, practical basket and add a fun and fluffy finishing touch!

ECLECTIC vintage • Choose rich colours, dark wood and quirky accessories like Lereese, for a look that blends mid-century style with Victorian elegance

‘We made a practical choice for family life’ • Swapping a high-maintenance cottage for a modern home, Kate Baldock added character with calming colours, DIY panelling, and thrifty upcycled finds

Light switch FRAME • Turn standard plates into statement pieces with a fun finishing touch, like Kate has done

GREEN light • Recreate Kate's fresh and bright scheme by adding natural woods and foliage to a palette of sage, emerald and forest green

DIY & Home IMPROVEMENT • The latest DIY ideas, handy tricks, and practical advice to help your home stay looking its absolute best

Let's cook al fresco! • As the weather warms up, we discover some great ideas to help you create an outdoor kitchen that's ready for entertaining this summer

Make a colourful prep bench • Give a secondhand trolley or bench a new lease of life, for the perfect outdoor food-prep station

Build a pizza oven • Crafting your own wood-fired pizza oven from reclaimed fire bricks is a rewarding project that will bring a touch of rustic charm to your outdoor space

Construct a DIY outdoor BBQ area • Create a dedicated BBQ space, using up leftover wood, decking and tiles for a budget-friendly finish

HOME IMPROVEMENT

THE 8 SECRETS TO SELLING YOUR HOME - FAST • With spring bringing a fresh surge of buyers, the key is to outshine the competition - use these...