House Beautiful UK

House Beautiful is your one-stop shop for classic decorating looks, with regular and comprehensive colour-scheming pages and a wide range of shopping suggestions for those special details that make a difference. With real reader homes from around the UK - ranging from comfortable country style to the chic city look – House Beautiful provides inspiration and practical advice whatever your decorating tastes. Plus, expert advice on everything from choosing the right mortgage to finding your perfect property.

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Modern monochrome • Want classic and timeless or edgy and chic? This smart duo does it all

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PURPLE IS BACK! • And we couldn’t be happier to see its rather fabulous return to our homes. Whether you go for soft and subdued lilacs and lavender, statement violets or deep and delicious plums and burgundy, dip into this directional colour palette for a chic and very modern style update

HOW TO Make PURPLE work • Off the decorating radar until recently, mauves and lilacs are suddenly everywhere and we’re keen to get out our paintbrushes. But how to pick the right shade and what to team it with? We’ve asked the experts…

The new NOSTALGIA • From heirloom quilts and well-crafted furniture to ruffles and bobbin details, the designs of the past were created to delight and endure and – thanks to the brilliant modern updates available on the high street – we’ve fallen in love with them all over again

10 CLEVER WAYS TO CREATE A STYLISH HALLWAY • It sets the tone for our arrivals and departures, so give your hallway as much love as the other rooms in your home. The plus side? Without much furniture to worry about or layout to rejig, a warm welcome is just a few design tweaks away…

Sofas for every space • A focal point and where we love to lounge, the sofa is a crucial element of any home and a significant investment. To help you choose, we’ve rounded up our high-street favourites

NEW ISSUE ON SALE NOW • Inspiring interiors, innovative designers and makers, plus stylish pieces for the contemporary country home

Mid-century modern • Awash with retro furniture, wood accents and sunset palettes, Nantucket’s stylish The Beachside hotel is a masterclass in this elegant look. Make it work in your home with lots of natural materials and simple lines highlighted with smart chequerboard designs

Decorating with chocolate • This delicious hue is making a stylish comeback in the world of interiors and it’s easier than you think to make it sing, says colour queen Sophie Robinson

A GEORGIAN HOME REFRESHED & REVIVED • Keen to make her period home more family friendly, an interior designer has given it a contemporary update, with stylish interiors that respect its historic atmosphere and beautiful architecture

Get the look • Go for classic styling with pops of bright colour, as Josie has

The self-build home with BIG SKYE VIEWS • Simply designed and with minimalist interiors, this contemporary wooden home is a serene and calming sanctuary within the dramatic scenery of the Isle of Skye

Get the look • Muriel’s contemporary interiors feature a striking black and white palette with Scandi touches

COOL, CALM + COLLECTED • A stylish blend of old and new, this historic farmhouse with modern interiors has lost none of its original charm

Get the look • Laura has chosen a neutral colour scheme elevated with organic rustic textures

STAR of the SHOW • Renovated and extended, this Edwardian family home has been on a journey from tired to tremendous, as documented on George Clarke’s Old House, New...