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Quick project Window film is a great option for
providing privacy without blocking light.
It comes pre-cut to fit your window and
is simple to apply.
Instant update
Bring aspects of your garden into the
kitchen with this stylised floral blind in
a shade of zingy lime.
Statement
cooker A range cooker in a sizzling
shade will be the main focal
point of the room. The new
Stoves range comes in
Jalapeno (red), Papaya (burnt
orange), Sushi (teal) and
Aubergine (dark blue/purple).
If you don’t have the space for
a full-size range cooker, check
out Stoves’s mini range cooker
(W55cm) in the same colours.
Instant
update Introduce bright colour
to an all-white dining
area by adding a blind
with a contemporary
border print.
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Chalk board doors Mix 3 cups emulsion with 1½ cups
scumble glaze and ½ cup tile
grout, then paint on. Sand when
dry, then add a second coat. Rub
on chalk, wipe with a felt cloth,
then wipe off with a damp cloth.
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Quick change Paint chairs and table legs in mix-and-match
colours, such as soft green or
cream, for a casual, vintage-style kitchen.
When dry, rub them with sandpaper
on the seat and back rest, places where
they would naturally wear, to remove some
paint and give them an antiqued look.
Brighten up the scheme with a selection
of red cushions and a striped tablecloth.
Style trick It takes only minutes
to decorate tumblers
by sticking a length
of pretty ribbon or
braid around them.
Arrange a selection
along a dining table
to use as mini vases
for bright tulips.
Fast track Sew fabric pockets on to your table mats
as a great way of coordinating settings
Afternoon
project Create a personal
masterpiece with
this paint-by-numbers
wallpaper. The design
can be coloured
or painted over time,
and if the pattern
is too busy for the
whole wall, just frame
a small piece for
an instant update.
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Afternoon project Combine a fresh floral
print with a spotted fabric
to make a tablecloth that
will give your kitchen a
country style. Cut a length
of floral fabric to the desired
size, then stitch a polka-dot
border to all edges to create
the tablecloth. To make
napkins to match, cut
squares of fabric and
hem all the edges.
Weekend update Classic linen tea towels can be a simple alternative
to a kitchen blind. Hang matching pairs from a wire
with clips to hold them in place.
