Period Living
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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
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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 love
But 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 couple
In 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 charm
This kitchen is a masterclass in elegant coastal-inspired design
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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...
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How a radical rethink gave this Regency home a contemporary but sensitive makeover
A 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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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'
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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 colours
Heritage 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 Cotswolds
A 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 space
Whether you prefer to play with pattern or keep it pared-back, these bathroom flooring ideas will zhuzh up a space
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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'I'd always dreamt of this house' says the homeowner of this stunning Georgian farmhouse
This Georgian farmhouse was the perfect match for the dream home its owner had on her Pinterest board for years
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A 1920s seaside cabin transformed into a peaceful haven
This timber-clad cabin has been beautifully restored to become a wonderful weekend retreat
