I have been procrastinating over my kitchen for months now. Have I saved enough to cover any unforeseen eventualities? Is it better to endure the upheaval in the summer months or wait until winter? Will café curtains feel outdated in a year’s time?

Feeling unnerved when change is on the horizon is not an uncommon sensation for many of us. Writer Gabriella Bennett describes pushing out of her comfort zone as a way of investing in herself; by encouraging change, the possibility of something positive presents itself.

In much the same spirit, one of the longest-serving members of the Homes team retires as this issue goes to press. After 27 years at the publication, she has taken the leap (campervan and all) and embarks on a new adventure.

Throughout the magazine, you’ll see examples of creatives taking risks big and small – people emboldened to act out their dreams in search of something more, something better. Interior designer Bryce McKenzie took a different tack in his latest project, a penthouse at the Playfair at Donaldson’s. There, he eschewed his signature bold colour palette and print. Pick up your copy from Friday 26th June to read more.