Period Living
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Inside Downton Abbey: the movie's director tells all in our exclusive interview
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Discover the recipe for the perfect kitchen according to Bake Off finalists
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Be brave with paint: this elegant Georgian townhouse is decorated in bold shades
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Start planning your veg patch now: how to grow organic fruit and vegetables
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New Bake Off star Helena shows us round her renovated rectory and vintage kitchen
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Downton Abbey just listed on Airbnb! Find out how you can stay at Highclere Castle...
Fancy a night living like Lord and Lady Grantham?
By Hebe Hatton •
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Real home: an idyllic – and unusual – writing retreat in the garden
Helen Moore’s favourite room is not actually part of her home, it’s a shepherd’s hut, where whitewashed interiors and pretty vignettes create the perfect writing retreat with views of fields and woodland
By Natalie Flaum •
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Real home: a quirky and colourful Cotswold rectory
Passed down through the generations, this picturesque corner of the Cotswolds is the perfect place for Lucy and David Abel Smith to indulge and share their love of collecting
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Garden maintenance checklist
Use our garden maintenance checklist to keep the outdoor areas and features of your garden in good repair
By Rachel Crow •
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Mediterranean gardens: tips and design ideas
Here's how to create a Mediterranean garden style using drought resistant, low-maintenance plants
By Leigh Clapp •
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Mary Berry's Kenwood collaboration hits the stores... and you'll want it
Mary Berry, Britain's best loved baker (sorry, Paul Hollywood) has launched a brand new collaboration with Kenwood. And it's a classic
By Holly Reaney •
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How to fix guttering
Knowing how to fix guttering and drainpipes is a must: if they are broken and it goes unnoticed, the resulting water damage can cause serious structural problems
By Ian Rock •
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10 new country decorating ideas
These new country decorating ideas will bring timeless charm to a period home by mirroring the natural materials, rustic patinas and mellow hues of rural Britain
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Homemade candles: how to turn your tins into gorgeous decorations
Create your own homemade candles with these easy to follow steps...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Freestanding kitchens: 14 flexible ideas
Designing a freestanding kitchen? Get inspired by these lovely ideas...
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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How to lay a gravel path
Laying a gravel path is easy and inexpensive. DIY expert Helaine Clare shows how to lay out and edge a new gravel path with professional looking results
By Helaine Clare •
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Autumn garden: 14 best plants to add seasonal colour
An autumn garden is all about enjoying the deep reds, yellows, and oranges, and these are the plants that really pack a colourful autumnal punch
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to clean terracotta floor tiles
Find out how to clean terracotta floor tiles and restore them to their former glory. Follow DIY expert Helaine Clare’s step-by-step guide
By Helaine Clare •
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Real homes: a restored Victorian villa filled with floral textiles and upcycled vintage furniture
Neutral paints, floral textiles and upcycled vintage furniture have turned this restored Victorian villa into a light and welcoming family home
By Jane Crittenden •
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How to restore and clean encaustic floor tiles
Discover how to restore and clean encaustic floor tiles in Victorian and Edwardian hallways with this step-by-step guide
By Helaine Clare •
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Real home: a pretty thatched house in Devon gets an update
This charming home on the edge of an unspoilt village won over Alison and Steve Chipperfield, even though they had vowed never to buy another thatched property
By Karen Darlow •
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Have you got the new issue of Period Living?
Featuring beautiful homes and gardens, autumn inspiration, expert advice and more, the October issue is now on sale. Here's a sneak peek…
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How to design a bathroom
Want to know how to design a bathroom? We’ve got you covered with this expert guide
By Sarah Warwick •
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Painting metal garden furniture
DIY expert Helaine Clare shows how painting metal garden furniture over a weekend can transform your space
By Helaine Clare •
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Garden centre preferred to shopping online – discover the best garden centres in the UK
Visit your nearest garden centre or nursery this weekend to discover a wealth of plant inspiration, homeware, good food and more. We've rounded up the very best
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Real Homes: artist's Swedish home is a living work of art
Ceramicist and textile designer Charlotta Unger has transformed her home into the perfect canvas to showcase her work
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Summer sale! Get 5 issues of Period Living for just £5
Subscribe to Period Living, Britain's best-selling period homes magazine, and save 78% with our fantastic offer
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Afternoon tea: 11 of the best places to take tea
Fancy afternoon tea? We've scoured the country to find the very best tea, scones and finger sandwiches and rounded up the best
By Holly Reaney •
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Subsidence: how to deal with structural movement
Subsidence is one of the scariest words that can appear on a survey. Discover the signs and solutions
By Ian Rock •
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How to open up a fireplace
Want to know how to open up a fireplace? If, like many renovators, you've been lucky enough to uncover an original fireplace in the process of working on your home, you'll need our tops tips to reopen it successfully
By Natasha Brinsmead •
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How old is my house?: working out the age of your home
If you are wondering 'how old is my house?' we are here to help you discover its hidden history. Emma Lawrence, head of casework at the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), explains how to work out which era a property belongs to
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Floor insulation: how to insulate floors in old homes
Floor insulation is the best remedy to floors that are draughty, damp or cold to the touch. Find out how to insulate floors without damaging their integrity
By Roger Hunt •
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13 Arts & Crafts ideas
Use these Arts & Crafts ideas to create a beautiful interior that celebrates nature and nostalgia with archive prints
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
