Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom – November 2015

Can you believe it’s already time to think about Christmas? This year, more than ever, I feel like it’s crept up on me (wasn’t it September the last time I checked?). So, I’m now playing catch-up with my plans, which are honestly still taking shape as I write. Putting this issue together has already given me lots of brilliant ideas though. From super-sizing my kitchen with intelligent appliances in Entertain in Style on page 96 to looking afresh at our lighting scheme with assistant editor Emma’s round up in Time to Shine on page 66, that special warm and glowy festive feeling is gathering momentum more and more. How are you getting ready for the holidays? There’s a big chance you’re having extra visitors staying in your home, and if so, now’s the time to be creating that stylish guest bathroom you’ve been meaning to do. Whether you’re thinking small and compact or you’ve already scheduled the builders in for a bigger conversion, turn to Be Our Guest for useful design ideas on page 110. Meanwhile, and for pointers to help create that cosy holiday hotel feeling in your bathrooms and bedrooms this season, we were inspired by a jaunt to The Fish Hotel in the heart of the honey-hued Cotswolds. For our take on new-season chalet style see Nordic Retreat on page 118. As well as that, we take a look at all of the latest gorgeous wallpapers on page 136 and have chosen a selection of some of the best gift ideas for gadget lovers on page 100. Free with this issue you’ll find the special winter edition of The Miele Magazine, which is packed full of beautiful things to buy and fun things to do with the family over the next few months. There are also 21 pages of sumptuous new recipes for Christmas, New Year and beyond. Here’s wishing you all the most wonderful holiday season.