Your Home Magazine – May 2018

The sun’s out and we’re feeling really summery in the Your Home office. To make the most of the sunny weather, we’ve filled this issue with bright colours and brilliant bargains to give your home a seasonal lift. We’ve scoured all your favourite high street and online stores to bring you 50 colourful budget buys to revamp your rooms and they all cost less than £50! The Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is renowned for her wonderful use of colour, and she’s inspired our Trend Alert this month. Turn to page 20 to discover how to give your home a bold and beautiful Latino look. And, if you love colour as much as we do, then do take a look at our three stunning bedroom makeovers in this issue (p.24). Whether you dream of a bright boudoir, lust after a calming Shibori-inspired sleep space or want a colourful contemporary look, we’ve got all bases covered, with plenty of ideas to steal. When it comes to kitchens, most of us feel that ours is too small. So, on page 54, we’ve put together a host of ways to make your compact kitchen look and feel bigger and brighter. While, on page 48, we take a look at how to save water in your bathroom, which is not only good for the planet but will help cut your water bills too. Talking of being kind to the environment, on page 114 you’ll find some creative ways to upcycle outdoors. From funky pots and planters to ingenious furniture, you’re sure to find some ideas you love.