Flooring comes in all manner of materials, but for a high-traffic and often messy space like the kitchen, it’s one of the most important surfaces to get right. A major outlay in terms of budget, flooring is one of the largest surface areas on view, s

SERVES 4 TAKES 50 MINS PLUS RESTING ✻ 1.5kg free-range chicken, spatchcocked/butterflied (ask your butcher) ✻ 4tbsp olive oil ✻ Zest 1 lemon ✻ 1tsp smoked paprika ✻ 1tbsp clear honey ✻ 4 firm ripe peaches, halved and stoned ✻ FOR THE LEMON SALSA ✻

Create a hideaway in a quiet area of the garden. Dobbies’ new outdoor furniture collection includes comfy corner sofas, fun hanging chairs and the lovely Cashbah armchair in an all-weather rattan and rustic green colourway.

Building a pergola is an easy way to define a favourite area in your garden. But first, it’s important to consider size. If your pergola is too small it will feel claustrophobic, too large and it might dominate your space. Think about how you will u

Use fabric remnants to make pretty pot cover-ups. It’s a great way to jazz up plain glass jars or planters – gather fabric scraps in a mix of colours and patterns and cut into strips to go around your pot. Then hot glue into place. ■

There’s no need to shell out a fortune on Dunelm’s fab summer tableware. The seafood-themed collection features fun lobster, shrimp and crab motifs on table linens and serveware and is perfect for alfresco meals. From £3 for a dip bowl. Sassy stri

Bold stripes and cool blues are the epitome of ocean-side living Break all the colour rules with a luxe colour-clashing scheme Elevate everyday essentials with a palette of mallow and mint Create a bohemian feel with Moroccan-style prints

SERVES 10-12 TAKES 25 MINS, PLUS 6 HRS CHILLING AND SETTING ✻ 250g shortbread biscuits ✻ 80g butter, melted ✻ 4 gelatine leaves ✻ 300g strawberries, hulled Juice ✻ 1 lemon ✻ 125g caster sugar ✻ FOR THE FILLING ✻ 280g tub cream cheese ✻ 200g Greek y

If you’re in need of extra space in your home but you don’t have the budget to extend, or you’ve got an area in the garden that could be put to better use, then a standalone summer house is the ideal solution. Location is often dictated by the space

SEATS Six DIMENSIONS Table, H76xW195xD95cm. Chair, H84.5 xW56xD57.5cmMATERIALS Table, teak top with aluminium base; chairs, resin rope weave with aluminium frameASSEMBLY Self-assembly requiredPRICE £1,999 We love the hard-wearing durability of this

A dose of blue is a must-have for a waterside-worthy scheme – but the aim is to avoid it from looking chilly. Partner it with soft accents of coral pink and primrose yellow, plus hints of aqua green, to bring it to life. Use accessories to allow yo

Find clever ways to blur the boundaries and make your garden space feel miles bigger ✻ TRY BOLD SHADES While using pale wall colours can help make a small patio feel bigger, don’t rule out darker shades. A bold wall colour will have visual impact in

If you’re thinking of switching cars, it may make sense to go electric or hybrid – after all, it works out cheaper to run than petrol or diesel and it’s a better choice for the environment. Electric vehicles (EVs for short) are becoming increasingly

Beat the morning rush with the latest kitchen organising idea. Known as a breakfast station (or breakfast pantry), all the morning essentials, such as kettle, toaster, coffee machine and cereals, are located together and away from the kitchen’s main

If you’re yet to embrace the woven trend it’s not too late to join the party – it’s definitely here to stay a while. Maybe it’s the nostalgic nod to the Seventies that’s made its comeback so popular, or it’s the easy-living, hand-crafted aesthetic th

YOU WILL NEED ✻ Small terracotta pots ✻ Thick twine ✻ Wooden beads ✻ Paints and brush Use a selection of small terracotta pots to create a hanging planter that will gently chime in the wind. Paint pots in assorted colours before you start or use u

Upcycle old garden spades and create rustic plant pot holders. Use mini bucket planters and secure to the spade handles by drilling holes at the back of pots and fixing in place with a screw. Attach the spade to the wall with strong fixings. ■

Use tea light holders or thrifted teacups to make pretty place markers. Fill each one with moist sphagnum moss, then poke in flower stems. Either pick some blooms from the garden or use a few stems from a bouquet. Give it a twist… Swap fresh stems fo

Summer is officially here! Make the most of the warmer weather and longer days by getting outdoor spaces spruced up and looking shipshape again. Clean garden furniture that’s been stashed away all winter and give grubby paving a going over. Or, if yo