Page 10 - Homes amp Gardens UK February 2021
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Our relationship with where


                                                                                                     we live has changed. Over the last

                                                                                                     year, where possible, people have


                                                                                                   found sanctuaries in their houses

                                                                                             and gardens. I believe this shift, the


                                                                                              new value placed on the importance of

                                                                                              home, is a permanent one. As a result,

                                                                                              this magazine’s subject matter is more


                                                                                             relevant than ever. Making home a

                                                                                           comforting and comfortable place brings


                                                                                         joy: design does influence state of mind.

                                                                                     So herewith lies this issue’s theme. We focused


                                                                                our content plan around decorating, renovating

                                                                        and refreshing – as we know that now’s the time to

                                                               invest in making your space feel as good as it can. Worth


                       FOL L OW US          ON                 flagging are our striking storage design ideas, the new

                       Instagram                               section dedicated to kitchen and bathroom projects and our
                       @homesandgardensuk
                                                               advice feature on staying within budget. I was impressed by
                       Twitter
                       @homesandgardens                        the savvy solutions shared by interiors expert Nicola Harding,
                       Facebook
                       @homesandgardens                        architect Claire Sa and garden designer Andy Sturgeon.

                       Pinterest                                  After this month I will be handing over the writing of this
                       @homesgardensuk
                                                               letter to a new brand lead and together we will be driving


                                                               Homes & Gardens forward on all platforms. Our objective

                                                               is to make this title as useful and inspirational a resource as

                                                               it can possibly be. Delightful interiors and gardens, insight


                                                               from experts, beautiful products or fascinating people... I
                    PHOTOGRAPH JAKE CURTIS                     would love to know what resonates, so please write to me at




                                                               sarah.spiteri@futurenet.com or on Instagram @sarah.spiteri.



                                                               SARAH SPITERI, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR












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