Homestyle – April 2019

Houseplants have never been so popular, at least not since the 1970s. Just a quick scroll through Instagram will show up hundreds of posts featuring indoor greenery in all its glory – from beautifully placed pots of cacti to bathtubs full of monsteras, this is a trend that I don’t think is going anywhere! If you’re looking for advice on styling your home with plants, and the best varieties to choose from, then you need to head to page 84. Another item which no home should be without is a desk or console table – even if you don’t work from home, carving out an area for sorting the paperwork offers even more styling opportunities. See page 94. We have more great reader homes for you this month, with ideas to inspire, from cover girl Maria’s quirky property on page 14 to the Art Deco glamour of Ashley’s lovingly renovated Victorian pad on page 28. Elsewhere there’s advice for decorating with the new neutrals – we’re talking fresh whites, honey hues and plaster pinks, with no hint of magnolia in sight! Find it on page 65. Maximising space in our homes is always a hot topic, and our guide to living spaces on page 77 may just help you decide on the layout that works best for you.