Period Living
Period Living
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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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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
By Mary Weaver
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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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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
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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
By Karen Darlow
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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
By Karen Darlow
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This Arts and Crafts home is a masterclass in calming simplicity
With its chalky white walls and timeworn pieces, this Welsh home is instantly relaxing
By Naomi Jones
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You'd never believe this home was once a squash court
This amazing transformation shows what can be achieved with a bit of imagination and vision
By Karen Darlow
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A quintessential thatched cottage filled with vintage treasures
The interior of this pretty thatched cottage is as captivating as its exterior
By Alice Roberton
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An English village home with an American colonial vibe
Resourceful decoration and furnishing of this cottage captured memories of the owner's childhood in the States
By Karen Darlow
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This glamorous Cotswolds cottage is filled with genius space-saving designs that look incredible
It's country cottage meets hotel chic
By Karen Darlow
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This Victorian cottage is a lesson in pale perfection
Delicate shades allow the period features of this pretty home take centre stage
By Pippa Blenkinsop
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How to propagate anthurium – the three best ways to double these pretty tropical plants
Whether you propagate anthurium through cuttings or separation, you'll love these ways to increase your collection
By Holly Reaney
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How to care for Anthurium for long-lasting colour
With their vibrant colours and tropical look, Anthurium andraeanum or Flamingo flowers make for an eye-catching addition to a kitchen, bathroom or conservatory
By Holly Reaney
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This short-term rental became a forever home
What was intended as a temporary move became permanent when the owners fell for the charm of this 16th-century home
By Annabelle Grundy
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The sensitive renovation of this Tudor house revealed exciting discoveries
Bringing this historic merchant's house back to life has uncovered its fascinating history
By Alice Roberton