Roost episode 2: Watch our show for patio ideas, decorating with grey and hallway flooring ideas

Roost episode 2 is ready for your viewing pleasure and it's jam-packed full of inspiration. Plus, you could win a Security bundle from Yale.

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Roost episode 2 is now live and there's a ton of home improvement inspiration packed into the show, including stylish patio ideas and how to nail decorating with grey. We'll also reveal the best flooring for your hallway so you can wow guests with a show-stopping entrance.

And, for UK viewers, there's a chance to win a bundle of security from Yale in this week’s competition. Entering couldn't be simpler – all you have to do is watch and then answer the question below.

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  • Discover these sophisticated grey bedroom ideas from stone to steel that prove this neutral hue is a restful one

Watch Roost Episode 2

So what exactly is in Roost episode 2? Find a plethora of grey living room ideas, from using a contrasting bold hue, to warming a cool grey shade with blush tones. We uncover ways to make a tonal combination successful, such as adding textures and varying proportions.

Next up, you'll discover patio gardening ideas to make your outdoor space welcoming, just in time for lockdown restrictions lifting. From making use of small garden spaces, to fast-growing plants and fitting more greenery vertically in living walls, there are ideas for every size of space.

Then, we cover striking hallway floor ideas, all of which can be used with underfloor heating if you want to free up wall space and do away with your radiators. You'll learn how to paint floorboards, make a statement with patterns and borders and inject period style back into homes that have lost their original features.

So, take five and feast your eyes on Roost episode 2:

In the second episode of Roost, we're giving away Yale's Ultimate Smart Security Bundle, which comprises of a Yale Linus® Smart Lock, a Connect Bridge, a Linus Smart Keypad, a Linus Adjustable Cylinder, a Front Door WiFi Camera, a Sync Smart Home Alarm Family Plus Kit – plus, installation.

All you need to do to enter is watch the episode and fill in the form below…

Jenny McFarlane

I'm Jenny McFarlane and I'm Senior Digital Editor working across five amazing interiors titles, including Livingetc, Homes and Gardens, Ideal Home, Gardeningetc and Real Homes. I also work on the brands' homes video show, on the Future Homes Network, which is packed full of ideas to help you make the most of your home and garden.


After studying for a textiles degree at university, I lived and worked in the arts in Washington DC. On returning to the UK I kickstarted my career on women's and lifestyle titles such as InStyle, Red, Handbag.com, SUITCASE and LUXE City Guides. Fast forward 5 years on and I was heading up the content strategy and digital presence on interiors brands Good Homes, Grand Designs and ICON.


When it comes to my home's style, I relish finding unique pieces and collecting wall art. I love finding bits that remind me of home (Ireland), places I've visited and things that inspire me or make me feel happy, interspersing them with photos of my favourite humans and postcards from here, there and everywhere.