Welcome to our

NOVEMBER ISSUE!

Now that the evenings are drawing in, we’re all about upping the

luxe factor to make our homes as comfortable and inviting as possible. On page 79, you’ll find 15 quick and simple ideas to cosy up every room, from clever buys to easy makeovers you can do in a weekend. And to help you create just the right mood, our lighting feature on page 94 is full of both stylish and practical schemes, with ideas for accent,

ambientbi andd taskk lilighting,hi indoors and out.

If, like me, the ceremonial scoffing of the last marshmallow on Bonfire Night marks the ‘official’ start to your Christmas countdown, you might also be thinking about getting your home guest-ready. From welcoming friends and family into a stylish hallway – head to page 88 for our decorating tips – to refreshing a spare bedroom (paint an instant headboard on page 20), you’ll also find plenty of inspiration in this month’s beautiful real homes and makeovers.

Our cover star Alice’s modern retro home on page 24 is packed with

clever tips for using colour and creating paint effects; Emma mixes a monochrome palette with leafy prints for a cosy feel on page 38 and Meg’s chic country cottage renovation on page 52 is full of savvy style

hacks and DIY ideas.

We’re also giving you an extra 32 pages of style inspiration this month in your free mini magazine: 101 ideas for StylishWinter Living. Happy decorating and I do hope you enjoy the issue. PS. Don't miss it The next issue of HomeStyle is on sale 9th November