Your Home Magazine – January 2018

It’s no surprise that many of us are still feeling that post-Christmas pinch, given the usual festive overindulgence and treating ourselves in the January sales – so, with that in mind, we’ve created a special money-saving issue, to help you tighten those purse strings and get your spending back on track for the year ahead. Make some stylish savings with this month’s decorating inspiration, we show you how to make an impact with paint – even if you only have a tester pot to hand (p.42) and on page 36 we’ve got some gorgeous shopping ideas to help you achieve a luxury look without breaking the bank. Fancy giving your kitchen a facelift? Check out our smart buys on page 46 to update your space on a shoestring. And if the bathroom is next on your hit list then you won’t want to miss our suggestions for boosting this hardworking room on page 54. You’ll be impressed at what you can achieve without blowing the budget. If you’re thinking of getting down to some serious DIY don’t miss our resident expert Hugh, who shares his tips and tricks for stress-free tiling on page 66. Or if crafting is more your cup of tea, we have a fabulous range of projects for you to try, from geometric origami (p.60) to super-cute stitched indoor plant pots (p.64). Oh, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for our handy purse logos that highlight some of our favourite money-saving hints and bargain buys to revive your home.