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A beautifully restored Georgian cottage brimming with classic country charm
Rachel and David Ellershaw’s sensitive restoration of their Georgian home has changed the enterprising couple’s lives in ways they could have never imagined
By Janet McMeekin •
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Glass box extension: From dark basement to modern kitchen-diner
Adding a modern extension with full-height glazing has transformed Sarah and James Paul's dark basement into a light-filled kitchen-diner that links indoors and out
By Anna Tobin •
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A modern classic: renovating a Brooklyn home
A water damaged, dilapidated 1970s house was no contest for Anna who turned it into her family home. We share the lessons she learned along the way
By Stefanie Schiada •
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Glamorous vintage-style bathroom in a Victorian farmhouse
Anna-Marie Bennett and Rob Stannard created an elegant bathroom that’s perfectly in keeping with their charming period home
By Sean O'Connell •
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8 quintessentially British homes
A home with character tops the wishlist of most house-hunters. Here are eight examples of the most desirable property styles in the UK
By Lindsey Davis •
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Celebrating the seasons: rustic planting for a farmhouse garden
Planted for year-round interest, this garden shimmers in the February frosts with ornamental grasses against bare tree trunks and clipped box
By Leigh Clapp •
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Bold kitchen-diner in a converted chapel
When Tina Macfarlane embarked on an adventurous chapel conversion she had a clear vision of the edgy, modern style she wanted for her new kitchen-diner
By Louise O'Bryan •
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17 romantic French-style bedroom ideas
From a classic country sanctuary to a dramatic boudoir with a touch of eastern luxe, we round up our favourite swoon-worthy spaces which capture the elegance of a grand château or Parisian apartment
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Pretty Grade II-listed cottage filled with vintage furniture and floral fabrics
This quirky 18th-century cottage makes the perfect family home for the Reynolds' family and their collections
By Faith Eckersall •
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Transforming an Edwardian cottage into a modern home
By updating the layout of a home that he spotted by chance, Nic Howard has created a modern space filled with unique pieces
By Laura Crombie •
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Stylish renovated apartment with Malaysian influences
Michelle Chian drew on her Malaysian heritage when she and husband Ross Jones turned a Victorian tenement in Edinburgh into a stylish apartment
By Anna Tobin •
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A Victorian Arts & Crafts house fit for modern life
After three years abroad, Lucy Rees was determined to make her mark on this Victorian Arts and Crafts house, where she can surround herself with family and friends
By Kate Jacobs •
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Road to recovery: from doctor's surgery to eclectic home
Lydia and Mark Wood-Powers jumped at the chance to transform an uninspiring former doctors' surgery into a character-filled space that showcases their love of vintage style
By Lindsay Blair •
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Curved kitchen extension: Transforming a Victorian home
A curved kitchen extension and a redesigned layout have transformed Vic Grimshaw and Tom Hostler's Victorian property
By Katie Treggiden •
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Renovated Georgian farmhouse in Yorkshire
Ann Ellway drew on childhood memories to create a completely new look for her renovated Georgian farmhouse
By Heather Dixon •
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Reaching new heights: country kitchen transformation with vaulted ceiling
Patricia Howard turned a former living room with a beautiful vaulted ceiling into a striking, country-inspired kitchen
By Caroline Foster •
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Remote 18th century French chateau
Dutch box-sculptor Peter Gabrielse relocated to rural Normandy, settling in a manor house with an interesting history
By Karen Darlow •
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Jacobean hunting lodge restored
Refurbishing a Grade II listed building into a welcome home Tim and Sarah Hopkins repaired original features and utilised existing space
By Samantha Scott-Jeffries •
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Coastal 1930s weatherboarded cottage
Michael Beanland’s rural Suffolk home is a relaxing retreat filled with collectibles and fabulous light
By Rachel Crow •
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Restoring a thatched cottage
When Australian Sonja Bergin and her Irish husband Kevin decided to settle down, they chose this attractive thatched cottage in his homeland; their thorough restoration earned their home Best Period Renovation in the Readers’ Awards 2011
By Naomi Jones •
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Dan Cruikshank's Georgian restoration
Historian and presenter Dan Cruikshank employed a sensitive approach to the renovation of his Georgian townhouse that respects and preserves its heritage
By Alistair Duncan •
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Lakeside summerhouse
Linda Kilburn transformed the bottom of her garden and created a relaxed new living space when she built a charming summerhouse on the waterside – complete with rowing boat
By Heather Dixon •
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Grade II-listed Georgian house
To create their first family home, Amy and Philip Matthews revisited their roots and revived a Georgian gem
By Sine Fleet •
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Designer Jan Constantine's coastal cottage
Textile designer Jan Constantine has renovated a fisherman’s cottage in the idyllic Cornwall village of Port Isaac, and created a restful coastal escape
By Emily Hawkes •
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A traditional Welsh cottage
Mike and Mitzi Horwood have returned their cottage in Wales back to it's former traditional style, using vintage textiles and solid wooden furniture to create calm and welcoming interiors. Overall winner of the 2013 Period Living Home Awards
By Samantha Scott-Jeffries •
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Conserving a Cotswold cottage
Learn how one renovator has preserved the very best elements of his listed 14th century home, and created an enduring family legacy along with it
By Samantha Scott-Jeffries •
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Sympathetic Victorian restoration
With many projects behind her, Jennifer didn't let a limited budget stop her ambitious plans to create functional and elegant home with a cool, sophisticated colour scheme
By Naomi Jones •
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Restoring a Yorkshire cottage
Charlotte Glynn and James Lund fell in love with an unloved Yorkshire cottage and brought it back to life, winning Best First Project in the Period Living Homes Awards 2013
By Sophie Warren-Smith •
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Renovating a cottage in Oxford
With a limited budget to transform a dark cottage, Caroline and Anthony Borgman learned new skills, including carpentry, plumbing and decorative arts
By Naomi Jones •
