Period Living
Period Living
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The Georgian home of this BBC Radio One presenter is full of artistic touches
But is the beautifully restored property going to be the forever home for this serial renovator?
By Karen Wilson
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All is quiet around this festive country home
Christmas 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
By Karen Darlow
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This Victorian terrace is a masterclass is Christmas kitsch
Filled with layers of patchwork and gingham, this London home has all the charm of a prairie farmhouse
By Pippa Blenkinsop
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Rustic meets industrial style in this unique cottage transformation
A small cottage by the sea became a colourful passion project, with a renovation that celebrates craftsmanship
By Karen Darlow
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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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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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How a radical rethink gave this Regency home a contemporary but sensitive makeover
A change of palette helped harmonise old and new
By Janet McMeekin
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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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'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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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


