Period Living
Period Living
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Antiques meet hotel-style luxury in this renovated home
This Victorian townhouse inspired its owners' newfound passion for antiques
By Karen Darlow
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This former village school is now a unique home
Cooking and eating in one classroom and sleeping in another is a dream come true for its owners
By Rachel Crow
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'None of my furniture would fit up the narrow stairs!'
How this homeowner found clever ways to make the most of her cottage's compact proportions
By Karen Darlow
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'The window frame was so rotten it looked in danger of crashing into the road below'
In need of urgent repairs, this unique 17th-century property has been carefully repaired and its original features revealed
By Karen Darlow
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Rejuvenating this large 19th century house has been a labour of love
But it's been worth it to achieve the owners' dream home
By Charlotte Luxford
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Swapping a Cotswold cottage for a cabin-style home in a village colony was the perfect move for this couple
In their new home, they have showcased their eclectic vintage style and embraced the good life
By Pippa Blenkinsop
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This Cotswolds townhouse has been revived with a winning mix of passion and imagination
'We bought a neglected house on the best street'
By Karen Darlow
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This once dark, oppressive kitchen has been transformed into a light, fresh space that channels coastal charm
This kitchen is a masterclass in elegant coastal-inspired design
By Holly Reaney
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How to care for orchids – 7 expert-approved tips for guaranteed flowers every year
We've rolled all the best orchid care tips into one guide...
By Sophie King
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'My style is colourful maximalism with a plethora of curated antiques'
This restored Georgian home is filled with contrasting bold colours and patterns at every turn
By Alice Roberton
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'We fell in love with the house and were mad enough to take it on!'
A dark, drab and damp medieval manor was nothing like the new build one couple was planning, but they fell for its charms and set about restoring it
By Karen Darlow
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This sweet cottage, once grey and minimalist, has been transformed into a bright, joyful and colourful family home
'I couldn't wait to bring it to life with colour and pattern'
By Karen Darlow
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'Moving just across the road made the world of difference'
This Edwardian semi was modernised with an open-plan layout and a colourful palette
By Alice Roberton
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This Victorian home is decorated in a kaleidoscope of patterns and colours
Heritage hues and period-appropriate wallpapers have revitalised this property's interiors
By Karen Darlow
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'We were keen to buy a small country retreat to escape to'
This Devon cottage has brought balance and calm to the owners' busy working lives
By Marisha Taylor
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'The kitchen looked like the one out of The Tiger Who Came to Tea'
A leaky, run-down space didn't put off two seasoned renovators, who could see this home's potential
By Pippa Blenkinsop
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'The restoration of the cottage has been well worth the journey'
A sensitive renovation and neutral colour palette have accentuated the character of this pretty Cotswold cottage
By Janet McMeekin
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This London maisonette has been revived with vibrant and energetic colour and pattern
'I didn't want a cookie-cutter interior', explains the owner
By Alison Gibb
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Bathroom flooring ideas to bring wow-factor to your space
Whether you prefer to play with pattern or keep it pared-back, these bathroom flooring ideas will zhuzh up a space
By Holly Reaney
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‘We wanted to completely rejig the layout to make it feel more balanced and practical for family living'
It took vision to create an elegant family home from a neglected house with an awkward layout, but the owners knew where to start
By Janet McMeekin
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These homeowners took their time renovating this West Sussex Victorian property with stunning results
'We've adopted a relaxed approach, living in the house as we discover what changes we want to make'
By Alice Roberton
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With this thatched cottage 'all practical thinking went out the window, and my heart won!’'
An all-white French farmhouse scheme enhances the beautiful original features of this home
By Alice Roberton
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'Simple ideas often make the most impact' – this home demonstrates how less really can be more
This homeowner opted for simplicity when decorating her 400-year-old cottage for Christmas
By Maggie Colvin
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‘People can be a bit afraid of using wallpaper for a kitchen, but I love seeing pattern'
This home is a masterclass in how to make festive decorations work with a room's wallpaper and fabric designs
By Karen Darlow
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'Not many people could claim that Banksy paid for their kitchen'
A lifetime’s collection of vintage bargains, and a little help from a world-famous graffiti artist, created this unique home
By Karen Darlow
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'The character was all there, it had just been buried under years of neglect'
Looking past the dark brown 1980s decor, the owners could see the potential in this once-dingy cottage
By Heather Dixon
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'I opened the door and saw woodchip wallpaper and nicotine-stained ceilings everywhere'
The owner could see the potential in an old and disused pub to become his ideal home
By Karen Darlow


