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Home is a practical, inspiring guide for the home and garden that enables people to make their home prettier and increase the value – inside and outside. The magazine makes life easier for people wanting to buy a home, build, or make alterations, or even try their hand at gardening, cooking and decorating. Home doesn't just demonstrate what looks good – it explains what adds value, and why. The magazine offers readers affordable and accessible choices, help with do-it-yourself projects, and provide advice for renovations. It’s for men and women with ordinary lives, ordinary careers and ordinary homes; people who want to add value to their home with a limited budget.

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STEP BY STEP with CHALK PAINT • Our online masterclass series will help you to perfect your painting techniques!

Work magic! • Create a whole new look with stencils and eye-catching patterns.

‘NOT TOO GRAND, perfect OR STYLISED’ • Thanks to a well-conceived palette, this Victorian home is now a contemporary oasis.

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Eclectic & easy-going • With no hard and fast vision in mind, this laid-back couple created a home that reflects their life journey and goes with the flow.

IN black & white • The monochromatic palette in this beautiful home is brimming with life and character.

A ray of sunshine • The colours in this farmstead are just right for happy gatherings, artworks – and pets!

Down to earth • Home contributor Misi Overturf used timeless terracotta to create a warm and cosy space.

‘Mom’s new bedroom’ • Inspired siblings gave this space in their holiday rental a brand new look with bold colour choices.

Small space, big impact • A stunning stencilled floor has transformed this tiny guest loo.

Mode àla Med • With a little paint and a lot of creativity, Anlé Pelster’s once bland and boring kitchen has become the vibrant heart of her home.

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Freestanding classic • A newly built-on kitchen feels right at home, thanks to a variety of freshly painted vintage cupboards.

Store & order • By providing a place for everything and keeping to a colour scheme, Ester van Rensburg was able to turn her garage into an inspiring multipurpose craft studio.

THE CENTRE OF attention • Unleash your inner Picasso and create the perfect focal wall.

Grab astencil OR FOUR! • Decorate a feature wall with a variety of patterns in different colours.

STICK ITTO your tiles! • Create a fresh and funky look with a vinyl table cloth.

Layer upon layer • An impressive focal wall is within everyone’s reach – just trust your gut and get going!

EARN your stripes • Put the kids to work over a weekend and start the new week in a fresh space!

A two-tone treasure • Use a colour-wash technique to give an ordinary cupboard character.

Add a little zest! • There are always fresh lemons in this household – and now a chest of drawers boasts them too.

Cut & paste • Get creative with a combination of mediums.

FUN WITH a waterslide transfer • Use this simple technique to jazz up a cupboard.

Steel magnolia • Transform a plain old locker into a dreamy wardrobe.

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As good as new! • This old bathroom has been given a fresh look with a striking palette and pretty patterned stencils.

To dye for… • Give an old duvet cover a fun new look, two ways!

Old artworks, newlook • Get creative with dated paintings!