Welcome to our

AUGUST ISSUE!

If you’re looking for genius ways to save this summer, then you’ve picked up the right magazinefl From style-savvy ways to use up leftover paints (p76), to how to create a luxe

outdoor living space for less (p84), as well as all of the clever ideas from our real homeowners and renters, this issue is bursting with money-saving know-howfl For quick and easy updates for every room, check out 50 thrifty updates for under £30 on page 72 – it’s got lots of fab finds for the last days of summer. Then, don’t miss our upcycling challenge on page 110 – you can turn a small piece of scrap wood into a cool hallway shelf that’s convenient for keeping keys and other essentials.

As usual, our real homes are packed with tips and tricks you can

steal. My fave belongs to interior stylist Charlotte Jacklin, who’s turned her rented three-bed into a family home that’s full of cottagecore charm, without splashing the cash. Find out how she did it on page

22. And while we are on the topic of amazing makeovers, you’ve got to take a look at Aurélien Farjon’s garden transformation on page 92. He’s turned a bare plot into a lush outdoor lounge, that’s just as well designed for parties, as it is for yogafl

For those of us without gardens, we know that this can be an envy-inducing time of year. But fear not, as we have all the expert advice you need to become a proud houseplant-parent on page 84

– your urban jungle will be swoon-worthyfl