Latest articles by Stephanie Smith
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This forgotten weatherboard cottage got an artistic makeoverFrom mouse droppings and cobwebs to a chic renovation, it's been an incredible transformation
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Inside Lucy Tiffney's at-home art studio – 'we created a workspace in the garden that finally feels like me!’Building a bespoke studio in her garden and surrounding herself with inspiration has given designer Lucy Tiffney the art studio she’s always wanted
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This Victorian semi was transformed from student rental into a vibrant and stylish home'It makes me happy every time I step through the front door'
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Inspired by English cottage gardens, this plot was transformed with planting, colour and comfy seatingIt's now the perfect space for both entertaining and getting away from it all
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'Flowers inspire my work. I just can’t resist adding another little design!'With paint and hard work, designer Lucy Tiffney has turned a dull garden with a surplus of sheds into a series of vibrant spaces
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A strict colour palette and vintage finds have turned this semi-detached Edwardian house into an elegant family homeSticking to a three-colour palette of green, pink and yellow and mixing in plenty of vintage furniture and art has created an authentic period feel
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'Extending this 1920s property was a challenge, but we’ve nearly doubled its size'Originally daunted by the amount of work this reno required, these home owners are thrilled with the results
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‘We wanted to keep the spirit of this 1930s house alive’Taking on a period architect-designed property in need of plenty of loving care and a ton of modernisation didn’t phase this home owner one bit
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Check out this stunning Art Deco style bathroom transformationThis eye-catching bathroom combines pattern and colour beautifully
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This house ditched dazzling brights for earthy neutrals to create a relaxed and calming homeBright colours in every room and a poor layout was stopping the house looking its best.
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Mixing old and new units has created a stylish two-tone kitchen-diner on a budgetCombining traditional units with a modern extension has been a delicate balance for this home owner
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This bright and modern kitchen-diner was once three separate rooms in a 1960s bungalowSee how these young homeowners have transformed this once cramped and tired looking space
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This once cold and damp Cotswolds cottage has been made fit for a new generationHaving decided to love it rather than list it, the homeowner sensitively renovated this historic childhood home
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This extended kitchen-diner has given the homeowner plenty of extra spaceA long-awaited extension has given this homeowner the spacious kitchen-diner she’s always wanted
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This DIY garden with a Mediterranean feel is perfect for relaxing and entertainingThis interior designer was inspired by holidays abroad, as she and her husband transformed their garden themselves
