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Real home transformation: a 1920s semi becomes a unique and colourful family home
The Shaw family stamped their modern vintage style on a Surrey home, taking care to preserve its period features
By Sian Lewis •
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Britain has spoken – old homes are better than new builds
Original features and period character overwhelmingly top homebuyers’ wish lists, according to a new survey
By Melanie Griffiths •
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11 traditional freestanding bath designs
From authentic cast iron roll tops to space-saving solutions and baths with custom finishes, give your a bathroom an elegant showpiece with a traditional tub
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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10 traditional-style sofa beds
Choosing a sofa bed for your traditional home? We've got it sorted with our expert guide
By Hebe Hatton •
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Explore the colourful world of Frida Kahlo with the V&A's latest exhibition
The remarkable Mexican artist and 20th century muse Frida Kahlo is the subject of a major new exhibition that shouldn't be missed
By Karen Darlow •
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How to design a stylish kitchen on a budget
It is possible to create a kitchen that has a luxurious, high-end feel on a tight budget. Discover how with our expert guide, which (unbelievably) includes bespoke, handmade designs
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Restoring and cleaning old hallway floor tiles
DIY expert Helaine Clare offers a step-by-step guide to restoring and cleaning encaustic hallway floor tiles in Victorian and Edwardian homes
By Helaine Clare •
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Morris & Co unveils its latest collection: North Kindred
British brand Morris & Co have launched a new range of fabrics, wallpapers and homewares with a dramatic twist
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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12 farmhouse kitchens brimming with character
Full of warmth and charm, farmhouse kitchens are the perfect welcoming hub for a family home. Love of this enduring style? Here's how to get the look
By Melanie Griffiths •
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14 flexible freestanding kitchen ideas
Get inspiration for creating the perfect freestanding kitchen with these beautiful spaces, filled with eclectic furniture
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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How to design a freestanding kitchen: cabinets, islands and larders
With freestanding furniture being well-suited to a kitchen in an older home, what to include and what to consider when designing this kind of space? Find out in our expert guide
By Jo Atkinson •
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Exterior repairs: give your home a health check with these top tips
Neglecting a house's external maintenance can cause serious and expensive problems, so don't put it off. Discover how to spot and resolve common problems such as damp, loose tiles, rot and flaking paint
By Roger Hunt •
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How to design a vintage kitchen
Create a characterful vintage-style kitchen with nostalgic touches, including rustic furniture, retro appliances and floral fabrics. Here's how
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Creating Georgian and Victorian style kitchens
Whether humble and informal or elaborate with an air of grandeur, the best kitchens in Georgian and Victorian homes share key design elements that simply exude period charm
By Linda Clayton •
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How to create a traditional family kitchen
Whatever its size, the kitchen is the place where everyone gathers. We look at the key ingredients that go into creating a traditional family kitchen
By Lucy Searle •
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Enter the Period Living Readers' Homes Awards
As entry for our annual awards closes, we get ready to take a look around all of your beautiful homes
By Period Living •
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7 bountiful kitchen gardens
Take inspiration from these kitchen gardens and see how you can grow your own pretty and productive plot
By Lindsey Davis •
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Discover Britain’s secret gardens with the return of the NGS festival this weekend
As the British charity the National Garden Scheme holds its annual festival this weekend, take the opportunity to explore hundreds of beautiful gardens
By Karen Darlow •
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Container gardening for small spaces
Growing plants in pots is a perfect way of injecting more colour and interest into a small garden, balcony or terrace. Garden designer Noel Kingsbury explains how to make creative displays with containers
By Rachel Crow •
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How to maintain and repair an old timber frame
Often forming the integral framework of period properties, and an aesthetic feature, timber posts and beams must be treated with care and attention to ensure their longevity
By Roger Hunt •
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How to build a herringbone path
Set aside a couple of weekends to build a traditional path that will create a focal point in your garden. DIY expert Helaine Clare shares her step-by-step guide to building a herringbone path
By Helaine Clare •
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Choose the best gravel for your garden
Choosing the right gravel to complement paving or decking can make all the difference when creating a new garden design
By Jacob Ingram •
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How to plan a kitchen garden
Join the ‘grow your own’ revolution with our guide to creating a kitchen garden brimming with wholesome vegetables, herbs, salad and fruit that you can pick fresh for the table
By Leigh Clapp •
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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 home transformation: a Georgian townhouse maisonette with a Parisian feel
With its high ceilings, handsome sash windows and glamorous décor, this two-storey apartment in north-west London glimmers with the opulence and romance of 19th-century Paris
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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How to choose the best reclaimed wood flooring
Want to lay salvaged wood flooring in your home? Use our expert guide to choose the very best reclaimed wood floor for your home
By Jo Atkinson •
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How to choose the best wood flooring
Wood flooring provides a hardwearing, practical surface that will age gracefully – choose solid, engineered, or laminate boards to add characterful appeal to your home
By Paula Woods •
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Romantic cottage garden planting is the real star of this year's Chelsea Flower Show
Forget the celebs and the cutting-edge design trends, it's the wild and wonderful cottage garden planting that is turning heads at Chelsea Flower Show 2018
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Houseplants in your home office make you more creative and productive
Extend the interiors trend for bringing the outdoors in to your home office environment and reap the health and work benefits
By Rachel Crow •
