Good Homes

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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Spend your days LOUNGING • Update your al fresco space with warm, rich shades and bold patterns to create a holiday vibe. Outdoor rugs are the perfect way to add a decorative touch to a patio or terrace, so go painterly with florals or retro with Ikat and geo prints…

Embrace shades OF SUMMER • Bring tired walls and fences to life this month with a refreshing coat of paint in an uplifting contemporary colour. A chic shade can instantly transport your outside space into a Mediterranean paradise, helping you relax and enjoy the hazy August days in style…

Enjoy a STAYCATION • Discover what the UK has to offer this bank holiday weekend by exploring the coastline closer to home. Why not bag yourself a beach hut, hiring one for the day or investing in your own, creating a tranquil haven to retreat to…

SECRET SOURCE • Mairead Wright and Emily Wilton-Keely offer insight into the evolution of children’s interiors print brand Wild Hearts Wonder…

STYLE spotter • COUNTRY FLORALS

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COLOUR palette • FRESH FIG From dusky mauves to rich plum tones, create a sophisticated scheme with this inviting shade

COASTAL CALM • Light, airy and relaxed, take your cues from nature and create a beach-inspired scheme that feels like summer, all year round

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‘It’s like a house of two halves’ • Modern elements sit harmoniously with traditional features in Jackie and Richard Almond’s Dutch barn and byre in County Durham

‘Our home has an Australian vibe’ • Designed for summer living, Louise and Ian Whittaker tripled the size of their seaside bungalow

Head to… GoodHomesmagazine.com • for the latest decorating ideas, great shopping buys and fabulous giveaways

‘We’re so proud of what we’ve achieved’ • Greg and Georgie Whitaker have poured their heart and soul into converting a barn themselves

UNUSED SPACES • There are plenty of untapped areas of the home with makeover potential if you look hard enough, so whether squeezing in extra storage or adding decorative interest, read on for savvy solutions to maximise every inch…

LIVING ROOMS • Get creative with awkward nooks and empty areas to create a functional space with flair

HALLWAYS • Thoughtful design and decorative tricks can transform your entrance from a mere passageway into a striking yet practical space

BEDROOMS • Whether you want a serene space or a statement scheme, discover ways of turning this room into more than just a place to sleep

DON'T MOVE, IMPROVE… • * GARDEN, KITCHEN & BATHROOM MAKEOVERS * A MUST-SEE RENOVATION * PLUS EXPERT ADVICE & BUYER'S GUIDES

‘WE NOW HAVE A SPACE THAT WORKS’ • Our editor Karen Walker and husband John created three stylish outdoor zones in their garden

*BBQS & PIZZA OVENS • Cook up an al fresco feast in the sunshine on the latest pieces of kit for outdoor cooking

‘IT’S NOW THE HUB OF OUR HOME’ • Relocating their kitchen has given Alyce and Matt Rockliff the lifestyle they longed for

*WASHING MACHINES • Upgrade your old model to an energy-efficient design that takes great care of your laundry

‘I WENT FOR COLOUR, LIGHT AND...