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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.

Hello, summer living

Chrome • Give your scheme some sparkle with this gleaming finish

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

Glasshouse • This season's refined take on the tropical look is an invitation to style a personal paradise

The moodboard • Pair fun floral wallpapers and leafy prints with cheery colours and metal accents

DIY YOUR WAY TO A high-end home • Make your home and garden look expensive for less, with a little help from the experts

Luxe for less • Achieve high-end style with these easy interior hacks

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

‘We used every corner to its full potential’ • After downsizing, serial renovators Sue and Rick Hodgson DIYed their way to a character-packed home with dedicated spaces for their interests

FRAMED collage • Make statement artwork like Sue's using simple paper scraps

In the PINK • Pair pale rose and bold fuchsia shades with plush velvet textures for a scheme that marries softness with sophistication, like Sue's

‘It tested my limits and pushed me to be brave’ • Overcoming unexpected plumbing problems, chimney issues and layout and storage nightmares has made Carrie Gregory love her house even more

Rainbow CUSHION • Use leftover fabrics to create a colourful, on-trend accessory, like Carrie's

CURATED colour • Mix up playful patterns and a primary palette, like Carrie, and put the fun into functional with stylish storage

‘It was a reinvention of the space and of myself’ • After renovating a neglected cottage with limited funds, Sue Mycroft has created a cosy country retreat to be proud of

GLASS lamp base • Turn a plain glass vase into a classic table lamp, inspired by Sue's

COOL cottage • Introduce contemporary style to a classic look with bold floral prints, dramatic colours and metal accents, like Sue has

DIY & Home IMPROVEMENT • The latest kitchen updates, DIY ideas and gardening know-how to make your home shine, inside and out

FROM FLATPACK to fabulous • Buying a budget kitchen doesn't mean settling for a basic look – with clever upgrades and cost-effective swaps, you can create a bespoke, high-end feel without overspending

HOME IMPROVEMENT

PREP YOUR HOME FOR A HEATWAVE • Beat the heat with our ultimate guide to cooling and protecting your home in hot weather

EVERYDAY ITEMS THAT TURN DANGEROUS IN THE HEAT • Richard Field, deputy assistant commissioner for prevention and protection at London Fire Brigade, has this advice…

HAPPY PETS • Tiana O'Hewitt, pet expert and product development manager at Zesty Paws, has this advice…

HEALTHY PLANTS • Angharad James, brand manager at Baby Bio, shares…

WE REVIEW Cooling fans • Keep your cool all day (and all night) with one of our top-rated fans, perfect during spells of extreme heat

THE WINNER

In your garden THIS MONTH • Sunlight lingers longer in July, allowing us the blissful luxury of extra time to enjoy our gardens at the end of a long summer's day

THREE OF THE BEST… SECATEURS

‘It's a joy to watch what blooms and grows’ • As an enthusiastic beginner, Hayley Blythe embraced the opportunity to create a cottage-style garden complete with a very special shed

OUTDOOR WALL LIGHTS • Brighten up your outside space with stylish lighting that makes a statement

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