Upcycling with Julia Kendell

Our fantastic guide from designer Julia Kendell shows you how to give new life to your tired treasures, create stylish storage on a shoestring and plant a vertical herb garden, in addition to lots of other crafty re-purposing projects.

Refresh your home

If your home is feeling a bit cluttered and uncared for then we’ve got 10 ideas to help you keep it clean and clear. With clever and attractive storage solutions, fresh and fabulous flooring and tricks for letting in the light you home will feel brighter in no time.

Refresh your living room for under £155*

Update your living room with stylish silver curtains, a statement rug and a metal floor lamp. Give the walls a lick of paint, clear away the clutter with ‘Clever Cube’ storage and add finishing touches like these chenille scatter cushions.

Includes:

*Flooring and photo frames not included.

Refresh your Bathroom for under £80*

Refresh your bathroom with a new shower curtain, toilet seat, toilet roll holder and towel rail. Paint the walls in a contemporary colour and give your tiles a new lease of life with a grout pen. Complete the look with a floating shelf and stylish oval mirror.

Includes:

*Bathroom pottery not included.

Refresh your Children’s bedroom for under £95*

Give your child’s bedroom a fresh look with simple changes like a wallpapered feature wall and a new lamp. Create a place for all their toys, books and school equipment with floating shelves, underbed storage and clever cubes that double as bedside cabinets.

Includes:

*Flooring and bed not included