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How to add an oak frame extension
Gain extra living space in your home with the addition of a well-executed oak frame extension – a characterful option for a period property
By Paula Woods •
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10 wall panelling design ideas
Discover how to use decorative wall panelling to add character, texture and interest to your rooms
By Melanie Griffiths •
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10 oak frame garden room design ideas
For added living space create an outdoor extension to your home in the form of an oak-framed garden building. With different styles and sizes and to suit all budgets, see our selection and expert advice to help you make the perfect choice
By Elizabeth Bailey •
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Real home: a Lake District dream home renovation
Winning Best Project in the 2018 Readers' Home Awards, The Griffin family fell under the spell of the Cumbrian landscape many years ago, and when their dream house went on the market they snapped it up and started renovating
By Sophie Warren-Smith •
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Sign up for the Period Living newsletter and get a FREE Christmas Crafts eBook
Get essential advice and ideas for maintaining your period home, straight to your inbox – plus our beautiful Christmas Crafts guide
By Period Living Magazine •
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11 traditional Christmas decorating ideas
Deck the halls (and every other room in the house) with our tips and tricks for a traditional Christmas decorating scheme
By Hebe Hatton •
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Guide to wallpaper and paint effects
Decorate your home and give rooms a fresh new look with wallpaper or paint. Make sure you make the right choices with pattern and colour, or learn clever interior designer tricks, with our expert hints and tips
By Amy Curtis •
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How to make your own Christmas decorations: 9 easy ideas
Making your own Christmas decorations will give you a unique look and is a fun festive craft activity. Here we show you how
By Melanie Griffiths •
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18 kitchen extension design ideas for period homes
Find inspiration with our selection of light filled extensions designed for period properties
By Beth Murton •
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Listed buildings: an essential guide
Treasures of Britain's architectural landscape, listed properties are both a joy and responsibility to own. Discover what's really involved in caring for and improving a home with special status
By Roger Hunt •
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Real home: a rustic contemporary extension to a Victorian cottage
Louise Jones extended her Victorian west London cottage, almost doubling its size
By Karen Darlow •
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16 renovation mistakes to avoid
Avoid renovation mistakes that cause more harm than good by knowing how to restore your home properly, with this advice from period building experts Peter Barker and Douglas Kent
By Douglas Kent •
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Real home: a renovated chalet home in the French Alps
Using upcycled materials and vintage finds, Nikki and Hugh Quinn have turned a derelict barn into a magical alpine retreat
By Mairi MacDonald •
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Real home: a Victorian riverside cottage makes the perfect country hideaway
This riverside chalet-style home practically had to be rebuilt but is now a peaceful Scottish hideaway
By Alison Gibb •
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Real home: a Cotswold stone country home gets a period transformation
Explore Simon Fenwick’s restoration of a rural property, transforming the unloved Grade II-listed Elm House into a beautiful, traditional country home
By Karen Darlow •
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Real home: a traditional Welsh cottage gets a vintage transformation
Mike and Mitzi Horwood have returned their cottage in Wales back to its former traditional style, using vintage textiles and solid wooden furniture to create calm and welcoming interiors
By Samantha Scott-Jeffries •
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Real home: a derelict Welsh cottage is given a new lease of life
Jane Beck’s Welsh cottage was a derelict shell when she bought it, but over 15 years of hard work have resulted in a total transformation
By Sarah Solton •
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How to pick the right size tiles for a small bathroom
Make more of your small bathroom by following our tips on layout, colour and tile sizes
By Rachel Crow •
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Have you got the new Christmas issue of Period Living?
Featuring stunning festive homes, the best decorations, gift ideas, craft projects, recipes and more, the December issue is now on sale. Here's a sneak peek…
By Period Living •
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House renovation costs: how much will it cost to renovate your house?
Find out how to budget accurately for your house renovation and trim costs at the same time with our guide to estimating for key projects
By Liz Walker •
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13 Christmas gift ideas for vintage-lovers
From chintzy floral accessories to traditional toys, fans of Christmas past will be delighted with these pretty, nostalgic gifts
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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How to renovate a house: an expert guide
Planning a home renovation project for the first time – or after a long gap? Follow these practical steps before starting your renovation project to ensure it runs safely, smoothly and to budget
By Lindsey Davis •
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Real garden: a colourful autumn garden
Sweeps of prairie-style planting and vibrant colour combinations make this farmhouse garden an autumnal glory
By Leigh Clapp •
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25 DIY home fixes that everyone should know
The ultimate list of home maintenance repairs that you can tackle yourself, from carpentry niggles to plumbing emergencies. Tool belt at the ready…
By Helaine Clare •
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How to maintain a chimney and fireplace
Find out how to maintain fireplaces and chimneys in older homes to keep them working safely and efficiently
By Roger Hunt •
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Real home: a 17th-century thatched cottage renovation
With painstaking craftsmanship and an eye for every detail, this characterful farmworker's cottage has been rescued from the brink of dereliction
By Karen Darlow •
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Real home: an 18th-century farmhouse in New England updated for modern living
A personal connection to this idyllic rural farmhouse gave owners Julie Scott and Jim Hall an extra incentive to pour their hearts and souls into its renovation
By John Seven •
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The perfect Christmas present: save 42% on a Period Living subscription
Enjoy Britain's best-selling period homes magazine from just £7.50 with our exclusive offer
By Period Living •
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Real homes: baronial-style castle is transformed into a fantasy family home
Will and Sarah Leslie inherited a baronial-style castle in poor repair, and are slowly turning it into a fantasy family home
By Alison Gibb •
