House Beautiful UK

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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Your style guide • The latest updates, shopping and trends for your interiors

Ruggable x RIXO • Rixo founders Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey on translating their signature fashion looks into the chicest homeware

Seasonal renewal • Our columnist, designer Africa Daley-Clarke, urges us to reimagine what we already have for a home that feels lighter, not newer

HOME REFRESH

Earn your stripes • Line up for the straight-talking print of the season

Le Jardin de Verre • Styled by boutique design studio Fettle, this eclectic, biophilic and vibrant hotel in Paris is bursting with creativity

Decorate

ALL GROWN UP • Pastel tones feel modern and sophisticated when anchored by a mix of textures, natural materials and pops of colour. The look is poised with a hint of pretty

Palette-cleansing pastels • Sophie Robinson on using soft shades that still pack a style punch

Simple pleasures • Taking a moment to savour a few everyday rituals at home – the first coffee of the day, lighting a candle at dusk, a long chat at the dinner table – is the most affordable luxury out there

Study corners • These desk, chair and light trios will help you shower your WFH station with new-season panache

Easy room updates (that don’t cost a fortune) • From stencilling a chest of drawers to refreshing a splashback, we’ve gathered some clever design and styling tricks to refresh every space in your home

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Homes

The period home that found its soul • Undaunted by the bland interiors in their new home, the owners of this semi in Manchester took their time to bring it back to life, packing it with personality and character without spending a fortune

Mix & match textiles • Patterned lampshades, cute cushions and textured rugs bring a sense of joy to Grace’s warm and welcoming home

A LONDON MEWS with a FAR-EAST SPIRIT • Returning to the UK after years spent abroad, owner David Lewis decided to update his compact home to accommodate the pieces he’d acquired along the way – and with most of his budget spent on the essentials, he needed to take a canny approach

Get the look • David uses bold colours, distinctive patterns and classic lines to create a sophisticated and inviting space

PICTURE PERFECT • A Nottingham-based couple have reworked their period semi to create a relaxed, light-filled space that plays a starring role in recipe videos, and where food, friends and everyday life come together

Get the look • An elegant mix of soft shades and deeper highlights ensures Lucy’s home is stylish and welcoming

‘We wanted our home to feel like A QUIRKY HOTEL’ • Thanks to their creative vision and hands-on approach, one couple have transformed their run-down semi into a welcoming family retreat that’s the perfect backdrop to the fun and colourful artworks displayed throughout

Create impact with art • Emily’s home is bursting with personality thanks to her collection of artwork. Our experts share how to tap into the look without spending a fortune

A ROMANTIC RENOVATION •...