Karen Darlow
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Real home: a country-style kitchen and bedroom extension to a Grade II-listed timber home
Blending a new kitchen and bedroom extension with an original ancient timber-frame building proved quite a challenge - a modern glass link turned out to be an eye-catching solution
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Real home: a Cotswold stone house is restored to its former glory
Explore Simon Fenwick’s restoration of a rural property, transforming the unloved Grade II-listed Elm House into a beautiful, traditional country home
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Real home: renovating a country farmhouse
Wendy and Peter Blakeman turned a dilapidated cottage into a welcoming home using neutral paints, vintage finds and a lot of DIY
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Real home: a renovated thatched holiday cottage
A stunning mud and stud cottage built in the 1800s is refreshed with a new, soft interior scheme
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Real home: a 17th-century thatched cottage renovation
With painstaking craftsmanship and an eye for every detail, this characterful farmworker's cottage has been rescued from the brink of dereliction
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Christmas house: a renovated Cotswold stone cottage
Christian and Jessica Fleming worked hard to make the Cotswold stone house they inherited their own, creating light, spacious interiors
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Christmas house: a beautiful church conversion home
Maaike and Onno Goldbach have put their own stamp on this beautifully renovated church building in the Netherlands
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Christmas house: a renovated Tudor cottage
Buying a pocket-size thatched cottage in need of major repairs was a brave move for Alison and Carl Cooper, but one they’ve turned into a big success
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Christmas house: a grade-II listed farmhouse filled with decorative delights
A traditional Cumbrian farm turns into a winter wonderland as Annabel Lewis fills it with decorative embellishments and beautiful bows
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Real home: a rustic contemporary extension to a Victorian cottage
Louise Jones extended her Victorian west London cottage, almost doubling its size
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Real home: a cow byre is transformed into a colourful family home
Overflowing with creativity and decorated in a vibrant rainbow of paints, Vanessa Arbuthnott’s country home and garden is the inspirational backdrop for her distinctive textile designs
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Real home: a stylish transformation of a late-Victorian terrace
Discover how this London townhouse was updated into a smart family home that elegantly mixes contemporary style and antique furnishings
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Fine art meets fine foods at Fortnum's
Luxury London department store opens its doors to modern art with a new exhibition
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Real home: a painstaking restoration of a listed townhouse
Discover how this Grade II-listed townhouse awash with period features was transformed into a cosy home brimming with character
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Lewis & Wood's fabric seconds outlet is worth a detour
Shopping for curtain fabrics? This historic Shropshire hall is the perfect backdrop for the latest in destination shopping
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Real home: a Jacobean manor house is artfully updated and extended
There was already something special about this Cotswold manor house, but when Rosie Pearson moved in she was determined to add to its magic
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Britain in full bloom at Hampton Court
This week's RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show highlights the best of British – designing, growing and wartime spirit
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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
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Kitchen case study: a kitchen-diner with a utility room
Jo and Gary Durden remodelled the ground floor of their home to create the sociable kitchen-diner with utility space they craved
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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
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Why contemporary art isn't beyond your budget
Striking limited edition prints by top illustrators and designers are coming to a wall near you – at a price EVERYONE can afford
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Why growing your own is good for your health… and your bank balance
The cost of fresh fruit and vegetables looks likely to rise after Brexit, and the solution is in your backyard
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Kew's iconic Temperate House re-opens - and it's worth a visit
After a five-year restoration project, the most famous glasshouse in the world will soon be open to visitors again
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Buy outdoor accessories, clean up the oceans
Get set for outdoor living and do your bit for the environment, with cushions, rugs and throws, all made from recycled plastic