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124 120 124 126 129 134 136 c 142 150 156 158 164 get the Jungle look Bring a taste of the exotic to your boudoir with this season’s tropical bedroom trend Wardrobe Wars You won’t be fighting for cupboard space with these clever storage ideas a one oFF Feast your eyes on these statement furnishings; they might blow the budget now but in years to come they’ll still be looking fabulous Mosaic Magic No longer just bathroom territory, experiment with these tiny tiles to jazz up the kitchen, living room or even your bedroom glass act For a sleek, contemporary finish to your home, glass is the way to go take to the Floor Find out if it’s that plush carpet, cool slate or regal rug that works best for your home FraMe gaMe Do you know your PVCu from your hollow core, your sash from your bay? Get your head around the world of doors and windows it’s a blinder Let these trimmings take all your windows from boring to beautiful snug as a bug Discover alternative ways to keep your family toasty when the chill creeps in burning question Running a home without mains gas doesn’t have to be a hassle the a-teaM Need expert help with an extension, renovation or complete rebuild? Get tips and advice on what to consider when choosing your architect c 170 178 183 184 quick Fix Can a worn-out property be transformed in just eight weeks? this real-life story says it can, with stunning results to boot beat the building blues When it comes to successful renovation, the key is careful planning let there be light Chase away the shadows with our top five lighting solutions going doWn a look around an ingenious two-bed underground conversion designed from scratch garden greats We’ve found the perfect summer picks to kit out your outdoor space, ideal for when you’re entertaining on summer nights dirty dealings Your august guide to the garden; for a good show of colour next year, it’s time to start prepping now alien invasion if left untreated, Japanese Knotweed can take over your life. Learn to kill it – fast JuMp right in Forget those laps at the gym – with the help of our handy guide, you can plan your own swimming pool from start to finish little Wonder From a playroom to a pub, we show you sheds as you’ve never seen them before, plus sarah Beeny talks about the shed of the Year 2012 competition out oF sight You can save yourself from hours of future hassle if you learn to take correct care of your roof and gutters today 190 192 195 197 200 203 outsiDe 024 167 ReNoVatioNs august 2012 | 009

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of at home with Sarah Beeny - August 2012

EDITOR’S LETTER
WELCOME FROM SARAH
NEWS
AWESOME AUGUST
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
TABLE TALK
THE THRIFTY FIFTY
TRENDS ON TRIAL
BEENY UNCUT
ESSENTIAL HOME-BUYING GUIDE
SURVEY SAVVY
WHAT’S THE SCORE?
THE NEW FACE OF PROPERTY?
SELLER SECRETS
LOCATION LOCK-UP
SOAP AND GLORY
OPEN UP
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
TOP SHOP
THE BRIGHT STUFF
GET THE JUNGLE LOOK
WARDROBE WARS
A ONE OFF
MOSAIC MAGIC
GLASS ACT
TAKE TO THE FLOOR
FRAME GAME
IT’S A BLINDER
SNUG AS A BUG
BURNING QUESTION
THE A-TEAM
QUICK FIX
BEAT THE BUILDING BLUES
LET THERE BE LIGHT
GOING DOWN
GARDEN GREATS
DIRTY DEALINGS
ALIEN INVASION
JUMP RIGHT IN
LITTLE WONDER
OUT OF SIGHT
PROFESSOR GREEN
ECO EXCLUSIVE
TALKING TRASH
PRO PLANET PROJECTS
HELLO, SUNSHINE
CARBON-NEUTRAL COVER
STAR GLAZER
EARTH HOUR
HOT TOPIC
MASS REDUCTION
WASTE NOT
SWITCHED ON
ETHICAL INTERIORS
YOU LIVE WHERE?
COMING SOON
WINNING SPOT
LUXE LINEN
CATCH-UP
STOCKISTS

at home with Sarah Beeny - August 2012