Period Living
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See inside an interior designer's home full of her signature bold colours and playful patternsTour Sarah Southwell's 17th-century country home in Somerset
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'We carried our furniture on foot from one house to the other'An Edwardian property across the street proved a dream renovation project
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This medieval tower home in the French countryside looks straight out of a fairytaleA romantic tower in a sleepy village inspired its new owner to embark on a new life
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The Georgian home of this BBC Radio One presenter is full of artistic touchesBut is the beautifully restored property going to be the forever home for this serial renovator?
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All is quiet around this festive country homeChristmas is a magical time of year in a remote hamlet in the Yorkshire Dales, and this stone farmhouse feels even more cosy when surrounded by a frosty, wintry landscape
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This Victorian terrace is a masterclass is Christmas kitschFilled with layers of patchwork and gingham, this London home has all the charm of a prairie farmhouse
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Rustic meets industrial style in this unique cottage transformationA small cottage by the sea became a colourful passion project, with a renovation that celebrates craftsmanship
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Antiques meet hotel-style luxury in this renovated homeThis Victorian townhouse inspired its owners' newfound passion for antiques
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This former village school is now a unique homeCooking and eating in one classroom and sleeping in another is a dream come true for its owners
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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
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Rejuvenating this large 19th century house has been a labour of loveBut it's been worth it to achieve the owners' dream home
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Swapping a Cotswold cottage for a cabin-style home in a village colony was the perfect move for this coupleIn their new home, they have showcased their eclectic vintage style and embraced the good life
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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'
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This once dark, oppressive kitchen has been transformed into a light, fresh space that channels coastal charmThis kitchen is a masterclass in elegant coastal-inspired design
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How a radical rethink gave this Regency home a contemporary but sensitive makeoverA change of palette helped harmonise old and new
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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
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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
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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
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This Victorian home is decorated in a kaleidoscope of patterns and coloursHeritage hues and period-appropriate wallpapers have revitalised this property's interiors
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Actress Danielle Bux found her perfect English bolthole in the CotswoldsA quintessential thatched cottage in a Gloucestershire village is the ultimate country escape from the actress's hectic US lifestyle
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Bathroom flooring ideas to bring wow-factor to your spaceWhether you prefer to play with pattern or keep it pared-back, these bathroom flooring ideas will zhuzh up a space
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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
