Period Living
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If the new season plants bursting into leaf are inspiring you to give your home a spring refresh, find inspiration is these fabulous floral and botanical wallpapers
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Find out how to plan and grow a rose garden billowing with blooms
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Have you got a home or garden that deserves showing off? Then enter Period Living's Home and Garden of the Year awards 2019
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If you're planning a renovation project, first work out how much it costs to renovate a house with this budgeting guide
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How to create a traditional family kitchen
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Spring Sale! Get 5 issues of Period Living for just £5
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How to buy an old house
When property hunting, it is all too easy to let your heart rule your head. But there are many things to consider before taking the plunge. Make sure you are up to the task ahead with expert advice, and use our essential checklist on buying an old house
By Roger Hunt •
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10 signs you're an afternoon tea connoisseur
Afternoon tea, that very British favourite, gives rise to all sorts of tricky decisions
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Vintage wallpaper ideas: 10 authentic period looks
From Victorian florals to Scandinavian graphics, we have gathered the loveliest vintage wallpaper ideas from all over Europe
By Anna Cottrell •
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DIY alternative planter ideas
From teacups to watering cans, inject some personality into your garden with these alternative planter ideas...
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to display collections in your home
Show off your collection – from china to curiosities, vintage buys and holiday finds – in style with these ideas for display
By Holly Reaney •
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12 incredibly grand period homes
Is your dream home a manor house, castle, hall or château? We share a selection of properties with an impressive heritage
By Karen Darlow •
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18 beautiful listed homes
From a restored Victorian watermill to an old 'pest' house, discover the wonderful array of listed buildings that our readers call home
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Real home: updating a Georgian home
Julia and Kevin Currie's house is part Georgian, part Victorian. Bringing the two halves together to create a harmonious home was the challenge
By Andrea Childs •
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Real home: a Copenhagen apartment filled with French vintage finds
A rented period home is the perfect place for Maria Toft to channel her love of Parisian boho
By Niels Ahlberg/inagency.dk •
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Kitchens on a budget: how to design a stylish space
Want to create a kitchen that has a high-end feel at a low cost? Our expert guide tells you how to design stylish kitchens on a budget and even includes bespoke, handmade designs
By Melanie Griffiths •
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11 best traditional style sofa beds
Choosing a sofa bed for your home, whether traditional or contemporary? Want to give your rooms character? Choose period pieces – like these 10 traditional style sofa beds
By Hebe Hatton •
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5 tips for creating a period bathroom with a modern twist
Seeking to bring a little modernity into your period bathroom, or add a few beautiful design elements that really bring the room to life? Here are 5 tips for bringing a modern look to your period home bathroom.
By Sponsored •
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How to choose tiles for a small bathroom
Make more of your small bathroom by following our tips on layout, colour and finding the right tile size
By Rachel Crow •
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How to revive metal garden furniture
Metal garden furniture kept outdoors will eventually succumb to the effects of the weather. DIY expert Helaine Clare shows how to revive and paint your metal garden furniture over a weekend
By Helaine Clare •
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Traditional flooring ideas
From rich textured carpets to reclaimed timber – we have everything you need for choosing traditional flooring for your old home
By Holly Reaney •
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9 wonderful English country gardens
Explore these 9 stunning English country gardens, from the colourful bulb displays around a 16th-century mill house to the natural beauty of a woodland bluebell garden
By Holly Reaney •
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Real Homes: award-winning restoration of a 14th-century manor house
When Julie and Mike La Rooy bought a 14th-century house with a connection to Winston Churchill, they didn’t expect to make their own mark on history
By Andrea Childs •
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Have you got the new issue of Period Living?
Featuring stunning homes and gardens, decorating inspiration, expert advice and more, the May issue is now on sale. Here's a sneak peek…
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Real Home: renovating a 15th century home
Henry John has devoted several years of his life to carefully rebuilding the secluded 15th century Herefordshire retreat that previously belonged to his father
By Debbie Jeffery •
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How to deal with damp and rot
Problems with damp and rot are a common curse, particularly in older properties, where inadvisable remedial work can make it worse. Here, we look at the causes of damp – and its solutions
By Ian Rock •
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Real garden: an award winning cottage garden
Brimming with frothy blooms, this pretty cottage garden of a Grade II listed stationmaster's house won best garden in the Period Living Awards
By Heather Dixon •
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Real garden: a historic spring garden
This tranquil English Heritage listed Arts & Crafts style garden includes a water garden designed by Gertrude Jekyll
By Leigh Clapp •
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12 Mid-century modern decor ideas
From iconic chairs and vibrant colours to futuristic wallpapers and sleek sideboards, be inspired by our top Mid-century design tips
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Real home: a Grade II listed farmhouse, built in the 17th century
Having upped sticks and moved from London, Sally and Rob Appleyard are embracing the good life in their lovingly restored period farmhouse
By Janet McMeekin •
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Real home: restoring a Georgian ancestral home
A series of fortunate coincidences and a long-held, romantic dream, led Christopher Vane Percy back to his forgotten Georgian ancestral home
By Caroline Foster •
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How to strip and repaint original plaster mouldings
Often smothered with layers of paint build-up, decorative plaster mouldings should be a room’s crowning glory. Discover how to strip and repaint original plaster mouldings to restore them
By Helaine Clare •
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How to maintain and repair old stone floors
Find out how to restore, maintain and repair old stone floors, with expert advice from Douglas Kent, technical and research director of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
By Douglas Kent •
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Patterned floor tiles: 15 gorgeous designs for hallways, bathrooms, kitchens and beyond
Be inspired by these striking geometric and traditional floor tiles that will look just as good in hallways, bathrooms, conservatories and kitchens
By Karen Darlow •
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Garden birds: what to look out for this summer – and how to encourage them back
Get ready to spot the UK’s summer bird visitors as they return from spending the winter in Africa
By Karen Darlow •
