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Enjoy your garden year round from the comfort of a beautiful conservatory or sunroom. Find out how to add one to your home
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Integral to the character of an older property, choose the right style of windows for your home by following our advice
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FREE Emma Bridgwater cake tin set when you subscribe to Period Living
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Keep your garden looking its best with the garden maintenance checklist
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Easy ways to design a stylish kitchen on a budget
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17 renovation mistakes to avoid
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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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Botanical wallpapers: 19 fabulous floral, leaf and plant-inspired designs
From statement leafy prints to calming delicate trails, bring the outside in with our pick of the most beautiful botanical wallpaper ideas, inspired by nature's glorious bounty
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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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 •
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Real garden: 17th century thatched cottage garden
This garden bursts with life, adding to the idyllic scene set around its quintessential thatched cottage
By Leigh Clapp •
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Meet the winners of the Period Living Readers' Homes Awards 2018
It has been a long wait for everyone who entered our annual awards, but here at last are the results…
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Real Home: restoring a medieval home
Originally built in the 12th century, this Grade II* listed house in Kent is one of the oldest still standing in the region. The Osbornes have breathed new life into this home through their loving restoration
By Ruth Corbett •
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Real Home: an idyllic 300 year old farmhouse is transformed
Bringing this beautiful period property back to life has been a labour of love for Tina and Martin Philpott
By Karen Darlow •
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Christmas house: a medieval moated manor house
This magnificent medieval moated manor house is home to Caroline Spurrier and a host of fascinating stories
By Karen Darlow •
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Real Home: a rare Grade I listed Tudor home gets a beautiful farmhouse kitchen
Alice Acton has refurbished her farmhouse kitchen to make it as classically English as her beautiful Grade I listed home
By Victoria Jenkins •
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Real home: Grade I listed Pugin Hall is restored
Anna Vines and Graham Booth took on a bigger task than they budgeted for when they renovated their historic home, designed by ‘God’s own architect’, Augustus Pugin
By Samantha Scott-Jeffries •
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How to choose upholstery
Buying a sofa or an armchair? Find out exactly what you need to know using our expert guide to how to choose upholstery
By Melanie Griffiths •
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How to strip paint from a wood door
Remove thick layers of paintwork and reveal the wood's natural beauty. DIY expert Helaine Clare explains how to strip paint from a wood door in this step-by-step guide
By Helaine Clare •
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Real garden: an enchanting bluebell wood garden
This beautiful garden has been created to meld into the ancient bluebell wood that surrounds the characterful cottage
By Leigh Clapp •
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Traditional outdoor dining spaces: 18 beautiful ideas for your garden
Find inspiration for creating the perfect outdoor dining area, from lunch in a pretty cottage courtyard, to stylish alfresco suppers on the veranda
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Real garden: a spring garden with a bluebell woodland
Surrounding a handsome Arts & Crafts house, this spring garden holds a number of surprises, including a walled garden and an ancient bluebell wood
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to pick the right tile size 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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15 traditional country kitchen design ideas
Renovating a quaint Victorian cottage or Medieval manor house? Find inspiration with our traditional country kitchen ideas
By Emily Shaw •
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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 April issue is now on sale. Here's a sneak peek…
By Period Living •
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18 beautiful traditional garden room design ideas
From a lakeside summerhouse to a botanical-themed potting shed, these stunning traditional garden rooms make perfect spaces for work or play
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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How to use paint to brighten up your garden
Make your outdoor area as visually inspiring and colourful as indoors by treating furniture and garden buildings with these exterior paint and varnish ideas
By Melanie Griffiths •
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15 window treatment ideas for period homes
Make a feature of your period windows with these beautiful and practical window treatment ideas, from blinds and shutters to curtains
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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13 garden fence design ideas
From sturdy panels to traditional trellising, there’s a range of garden fencing and screening designs to suit any home. Here are a few of our favourite garden fence design ideas
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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How to grow a rose garden
Design and create a romantic rose garden, billowing with fragrant blooms, with our expert guide
By Leigh Clapp •
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Sign up for the Period Living newsletter today and get a free garden inspiration eBook
Get essential advice and ideas for maintaining your period home, straight to your inbox
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Period Living is Britain's fastest-growing homes magazine!
The nation's love of nostalgia, vintage and characterful homes is on the increase, as we embrace the charm of sitting down with a good magazine
By Period Living •
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Made by Hand preview: discover the best of British craft
This March, around 100 of the UK’s finest independent designer-makers are returning to Cheltenham for the Made by Hand festival
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Real home: a renovated French home in the grounds of a château
After buying a medieval estate in Burgundy complete with a castle, the Poventud family converted the outbuildings to create the perfect family home and holiday rental
By Monique van der Pauw •
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How to choose the best garden shed
Every garden needs somewhere to store tools, accessories and furniture. Find hints and tips for how to choose stores or garden sheds, plus our pick of designs.
By Jean Vernon •
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28 traditional garden design ideas
Create a traditional garden design brimming with easygoing charm with these brilliant ideas covering everything from plants to furniture
By Anna Cottrell •
