House Beautiful UK – April 2026 – House Beautiful UK

‘I love that even the hallway feels creative,’ says Natasha. ‘It’s not just a walk-through – it has its own personality’ Explore Natasha’s home at housebeautiful.com/ uk/natasha- landers-house 70 housebeautiful.com/uk ‘Adding pops of colour to woodwork draws the eye,’ says Anna Hill, colour consultant for Fenwick & Tilbrook. ‘It gives even the small architectural elements a sense of purpose.’ Preparation is key to achieving a good finish. De-grease, clean and lightly sand all surfaces beforehand and always use a quality primer.

Don’t be afraid to be bold – bright colours inject a sense of playfulness, while darker shades are grounding. ‘As you’re painting details rather than whole walls, the colour will feel intentional, so I always suggest richer, more graphic choices,’ explains Anna. ‘To introduce colours in a dynamic way, opt for an abstract application of paint,’ says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene. ‘A single painted strip, an unexpected panel or a bright shape can transform walls.’

The more contrast between your colours, the bolder and more energised your scheme will feel. Pairing confident hues with muted tones, on the other hand, can help the former to sing without becoming too dominant. A steady hand will transform your efforts from amateurish to artistic. ‘A mural looks best when it’s carefully and cleanly finished with neat lines,’ agrees Ruth. ‘These are simple to achieve with good-quality, low-tack masking tape and a little care and attention.’

‘The floor is one of the largest uninterrupted surfaces in a room, and deserves to be treated as part of its overall design,’ says Caroline Milns, head of interior design at Zulufish. Brighter carpets are having a resurgence (Tapi’s Spectrum collection has 24 shades), as are colourful tiles. High-quality vinyl and specially formulated floor paints are also durable, effective options. Not ready to commit? An oversized rug in an impactful hue can make a big statement. Brighter isn’t always better. ‘Consider practicality,’ says Caroline. ‘Bold shades work well in lively spaces, but quieter rooms might need a calmer base.

Either way, colourful flooring can pull your whole scheme together.’

It’s always thrilling to explore what’s new in the world of interiors, but if I get a little frisson when I step inside someone’s home, it’s probably not because I’ve spotted the latest decor trend. In my aunt’s green and yellow kitchen, it’s the vintage wooden chequerboard she uses as a tray for salt, pepper and paper napkins.

In my friend Jenny’s cosy cottage, candles and tealights flicker everywhere. And in my own hallway, despite the life-or-death intensity with which I deliberated over my choice of tiles, the only thing visitors notice is the diagram on the wall: my then-six-year-old son’s earnest but confusing instructions on how to make a zebra.

Ultimately, when you’re decorating, all that matters is that your rooms feel like yours. That’s the spirit we’re celebrating in this Personal Style issue, most vividly from page 51 in our real-homes section, with frisson-packed tours of totally unique spaces. Also, on page 36, we meet five incredibly chic people who share the stories behind their quirky homeware collections, from vintage mirrors to ceramic fruit. And if you’re still figuring out what your personal style looks like, there’s plenty here to help you find it.

Our print and pattern shoot (page 24) leans into that age-old question: are you Team Floral, Team Stripe… or both? There’s a showcase of box rooms transformed into dressing areas, WFH stations and more – proof that even the humblest corners can contain multitudes (page 46). All together, these pages remind me that the loveliest homes aren’t about following rules but about sharing stories.

I hope this issue gets you excited about telling your own. Editor’s letter A glossy red mushroom lamp, just because… An appealing little shelf that was inspired by… a blob? Shelf, £40, Ferm Living Lamp, £34.99, H&M Home Why did I ever think picture frames had to be plain?

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