Period Living
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Wall panelling: timeless tips and ideas to add character to your home
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5 summer house interior ideas to copy this weekend (they work for sheds, too)
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Take a look at this makeover of a 17th-century, Grade II-listed manor farmhouse
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FREE Annie Sloan book and paintbrush set when you subscribe to Period Living
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Traditional garden design: 29 ideas to create a classic scheme
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Designing a farmhouse kitchen: 14 ideas that are brimming with character
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Real home: explore this converted coach house with its stunning timber frame
Creating a harmonious home from a disjointed collection of small, dark rooms with no view of the garden, might sound like a challenge too far. Luckily, Barbara Brooks had a clear idea of how to make it work well
By Karen Darlow •
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How to restore garden statues
Garden statues are a beautiful addition to the garden. Find out how to give them a new lease of life with Helaine Clare's step-by-step guide to repairing garden ornaments
By Helaine Clare •
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Kitchen garden: ideas and advice for your fruit and veg plot
Plan your own kitchen garden and find out how to plant and grow fruit and vegetables successfully with our expert advice
By Leigh Clapp •
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Herb garden: planting ideas and advice on how to grow herbs
From how to grow herbs to companion planting and even indoor herb garden ideas, this is how to make the most of these aromatic plants
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to choose the best gravel for your garden
Choosing the right gravel for your garden will make all the difference to a garden path or patio
By Jacob Ingram •
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Mediterranean gardens: design ideas and planting tips
Drought resistant and low maintenance, Mediterranean gardens offer many benefits in the face of climate change. Discover the region's most beautiful plants and design options that will work in your garden
By Leigh Clapp •
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Shade gardens: 10 planting ideas and design tips for success
Discover how to plant a shade garden with lush foliage and beautiful flowers, adding colour and interest year round
By Leigh Clapp •
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Real garden: explore this cottage garden with its colourful planting
With profuse planting offering a richness of colour and texture, Tessa Sale’s cottage garden in Kent is the culmination of nearly three decades of work
By Leigh Clapp •
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House renovation: where to start when renovating a house
Every successful house renovation is the result of expert planning. Use our guide for advice on each stage of renovating a house, to ensure it runs smoothly, safely, and to plan
By Lindsey Davis •
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Have you got the new issue of Period Living?
Packed with beautiful homes, dreamy garden inspiration, expert advice and more, the August issue is now on sale. Here's a sneak peek...
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Real garden: explore this colourful, peaceful town garden
Creating a calm and lush garden oasis in the centre of a busy town has been a labour of love for Eithne Hudson over the past 30 years
By Leigh Clapp •
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Energy saving ideas: 18 ways to make an old home more energy efficient
Looking for energy saving ideas? Cut down your energy bills with these simple solutions for old properties
By Melanie Griffiths •
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An expert's guide to bathroom design – how to design yours from scratch
We've made bathroom design easy with this guide. Have a read and get clued up on how to design a bathroom like a professional. From costs, to planning, design ideas and more
By Sarah Warwick •
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Real home: step inside this ceramicist's restored Regency townhouse
Avril Leigh opens the door to the pretty Grade II* listed villa she shares with her husband Colin, and a host of ceramics and work by local artists, all on show for a local art trail
By Karen Darlow •
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Patterned tiles: 15 tile designs for kitchens, hallways and bathrooms
Patterned tiles are a lovely way to add colour and personality to your space. Here are our favourite tile design ideas to get you inspired...
By Karen Darlow •
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Planting roses: growing and caring for a rose garden
Use our guide to planting roses to find out how to plan and grow a beautiful rose garden, whatever the size of your plot
By Leigh Clapp •
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Garden fence ideas: 15 stylish designs for your garden
These garden fence ideas are practical and stylish From sturdy panels to traditional trellising, here are our favourite fencing styles
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Real garden: take a tour of this thriving coastal garden
On this sloping plot in the Sussex Weald, open to the elements, Chris and Robin Hutt have created a gently flowing, sinuous garden that expertly melds into the countryside beyond
By Sarah Giles •
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How to create a living wall: ideas and advice for your vertical garden
Aim high with your planting to create a living wall or vertical garden, and make the most of every available space in your garden, from the ground up
By Leigh Clapp •
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Cottage garden ideas: 17 design tips for a picture perfect patch
If you are looking for inspiration, our cottage garden ideas will show you the best of this style which promises colour, fragrance and decorative interest at every turn
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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5 things to check before replacing windows and doors on period properties
Replacing windows and doors is an investment of both time and money so it’s important to get it right first time
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House renovation costs: how much does it cost to renovate a house?
With every home improvement project, comes budget. And as house renovation costs play a big part in determining how much work can be done, we've put together a guide to help you stay within your means
By Liz Walker •
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How to design a garden path: ideas and advice
A garden path can be both a functional and an aesthetic addition to your garden. Find out how to design and lay one
By Leigh Clapp •
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When to plant tomatoes: including tips on how and where to plant them
Find out when to plant tomatoes, and growing tips to get a delicious and bountiful homegrown crop
By Rachel Crow •
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8 English country kitchens you'll want to add to your Pinterest boards, stat
These classic English country kitchens are brimming with inspiration for creating your own timeless scheme
By Holly Reaney •
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Real home: explore a restored 17th-century country cottage
Realising their dream of rural living, the Lovatts fell for a picturesque thatched cottage, transforming it into an idyllic family home brimming with relaxed country charm
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Handmade in Britain: support our crafter makers producing great homeware
Handmade items for the home are ones that you will cherish for years to come, so help to support independent makers by buying some handcrafted, artisan homeware
By Rachel Crow •
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Real home: A forestry worker's cottage filled with treasure and charm
This forestry worker’s cottage has been home to Albert Weir for more than three decades and is filled with treasures from a lifetime of collecting
By Hazel Dolan •
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Real home: centuries old cottage full of vintage finds and timeless, rustic style
When January Grundy swapped a new-build house for a historic cottage she couldn't wait to maximise its character with antique finds and vintage curios
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