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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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Create a cosy HAVEN • As the days get shorter, style the perfect space for homely hibernation with extra-squishy seating, plenty of textural rugs and throws and a roaring fire to keep the autumn chill at bay…

Refresh your HALLWAY • From coat-hook shelves and storage-savvy baskets to a simple chair or bench, tidying up your hall in style doesn’t have to cost a fortune, so give your guests a warm welcome with these quick and easy tips…

Bonfire NIGHT • Bring the party to your firepit this 5 November for sparklers and marshmallow toasting – just add comfy outdoor cushions and lots of lanterns for an atmospheric evening glow…

10 under £50 • On-trend buys to update your space

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Curate a display • Activate autumnal vibes in an instant by updating the mantelpiece with seasonal blooms at its heart. Embrace warm chocolate and berry shades – whether it’s with an earthenware vase or going one step further by painting your chimney breast for a rich, evocative backdrop. Finish with your favourite accessories in a complementary palette – think green glassware, natural materials and brass accents for a contemporary take on a rustic look.

Sweet dreams • Rich and colourful or calm and soothing, create a luxe scheme to escape to as the nights draw in

CHOOSE THE PERFECT LIGHTING • From practical spot and strip lights to dramatic pendants and versatile lamps, light fittings are an important step in achieving a successful scheme; here's the lowdown on how to illuminate every room and set the right mood…

Light up a corner • Whether it’s an armchair, sofa or small nook, illuminating your favourite reading spot with a stylish adjustable floor lamp will not only accent the main lighting scheme with a layered glow, but draw attention to particular architectural features like a panelled wall, or a hero piece of furniture. Opt for a design with an angled head to direct the light exactly where needed, and soften hard lines with oversized accessories in natural materials.

ROOMSETS • Take a peek at our festive schemes in partnership with ufurnish.com at this year’s Ideal Home Show Christmas (22-26 Nov)

Your complimentary tickets to the Ideal Home Show Christmas • Get into the festive spirit with an early present on us – a free pair of weekday tickets to the biggest and best Christmas event, worth up to £20* each!

goodhomesmagazine.com • for the latest decorating updates, inspiring real home tours and essential buyer’s guides

‘Our home is back to its former glory’ • A move from London to their hometown in Berkshire opened up a colourful new chapter for Kate & Tom Pickford’s Victorian property

DINING BENCHES • Switch up your seating for a more social space with a design like Kate’s

‘This upside-down house is full of colour’ • With the living areas situated on the first floor to capture the views, Angela and Stuart Clarke’s vibrant home has pattern and texture at its heart

FLOOR LAMPS • Illuminate a corner like Angela has with one of the latest statement pieces

‘We’ve recreated a Californian calm’ • Emma Morris combined light and bright open-plan living with antique treasures and lots of greenery as the basis for the schemes in her family’s Georgian townhouse

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