25 Beautiful Homes

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25 Beautiful Homes

A SPARKLING CHRISTMAS • Twinkling decorations make Posy Maitland Carew’s home perfect for family festivities

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FINE VINTAGE • With a blend of English and French antiques, Georgie Maynard put her stamp on a converted village store – crossing the finishing line in time for Christmas

LIGHT FANTASTIC • Gloria Sheppard instinctively knew that an all-white palette and neutral, textured fabrics would enhance the beauty of her fishing-village bolthole

Deck the halls • Interior designer Deborah Chancellor’s stylish period home shines throughout the holidays

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A NEW ADVENTURE • When they decided to leave the city, Lucy and Anthony Wakefield found the ideal country house to transform

Comfort & joy • Susie and Phillipa McGinley-Collins renovated and extended a neglected Victorian cottage that’s now so inviting it’s the place to be during the festive season

ALL IS CALM • Simplicity and elegance work harmoniously to make Steph Eley’s cottage a magical place at Christmas

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Past meets present • Julie Simonsen feels blessed to spend time in the family home where she celebrated Christmas as a little girl

PICTURE PERFECT • For Leon and Iain Stevenson-Wood, Yuletide is the ideal excuse to give their home some flawless festive glamour

COME TOGETHER • Entertaining is at the heart of Lynsey and Warren Evans’ home, decorated in chic neutrals with an art deco twist

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MERRY & BRIGHT • Mary Corbett and her husband Alastair transformed a brickmaker’s cottage into a much-loved and vibrant family home that’s double the size it used to be

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ONE OF A KIND • Creating a unique home that expresses your personality is what matters most, says interiors and children’s writer Claire Price

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Celebrating in STYLE • Interior designer Jo Thorp, known for her elegant schemes, has perfected an easy format to get her home ready for the holidays

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HOME TO STAY • After years of living abroad, Susannah Daniel and her husband Ian finally put down roots and now call a beautiful farmhouse home

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WINTER WONDERLAND • At this time of year, Sarah Reed’s stunning listed home comes into its own and radiates charm

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HIDDEN TREASURE • When they went to view an Edwardian terrace, Alice and James Bennett uncovered a wealth of original features – and a few other surprises

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Packed with PERSONALITY • Using reclaimed materials and standout pieces, Sally and Gav Hurman gave their 1950s house lots of character

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SEASON’S GREETINGS • Drawn by the elegance of this period villa, Sasha and John Kennedy have updated it to create a warm, welcoming feel

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TRUE COLOURS • A dreary townhouse was the perfect place for Ana Engelhorn to express her love for vibrant shades

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Beautiful HARMONY • A blend of antiques, vivid colour and a wonderful bohemian vibe characterise Riv and Marc Ahearne’s striking Georgian townhouse

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TURNING ON THE CHARM • Roaring fires and flickering candles give Claire and Ed Croft’s cottage an enchanting look

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Setting the scene • Neil Honor and Jonathon Pegg’s stunning listed home was the catalyst for a whole new chapter in their life

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FAMILY TRADITIONS • Liz Lamour and her...