Karen Darlow
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Real homes: a 15th century mill cottage in the country
This Somerset estate has evolved from a home into studios, a workspace, a communal family hub and the design inspiration for more than six generations
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A 16th-century country home
This ancient country cottage has been given a contemporary look with soft colours, fresh textiles and timeless furnishings
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Real home: an open plan remodel of a Victorian villa
With its open-plan kitchen, practical layout and a studio in the garden, this Victorian villa is the ideal place for ceramicist Gemma Wightman to combine work and family life
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12 common figures of speech that you never knew the meanings of
Why do we say that? Some of our best-known figures of speech (and some of the lesser known ones) are worth a few words themselves
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Converted coach house with modern style
Bill and Frances Butt have transformed a listed coach house into a stunning home, doing much of the work themselves
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Real home: a bright and spacious extended 1920s home
With a harmonious mix of original and contemporary features, Emma and Julien Barber’s remodelled home has created a family-friendly environment
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1950s home remodelled for space
Sam and Patrick Regan set about transforming a dated four-bedroom property into a contemporary five-bedroom home for their family