25 Beautiful Homes

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25 BEAUTIFUL HOMES

LEARNING CURVE • Kate Lawley and her husband Mike had to learn fast when transforming their Victorian schoolhouse conversion into an impressive, contemporary space

Prime position • Memories of happy holidays brought Katie Oliver and her family to this 19th-century barn, which has been turned into an idyllic retreat

CHANGING SPACES • Marta Nowicka has managed to make a former St John Ambulance station a beautiful home

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RISING TO THE CHALLENGE • Despite swearing not to take on a fixer-upper, Helen and Paul Jackson took the plunge

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ARTIST in residence • Striking artwork and the clever use of a colourful paint palette are the secrets behind Andrea Curtis’ beautiful abode

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Georgian gem • A run-down terrace was the ideal project for Laura and Barney Monahan who wanted a place to call home

A FRESH START • When Sheila and Geoffrey McGaughey decided to downsize, they ended up designing and building a new home that perfectly reflected their new lifestyle

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Hidden charm • Clever use of colour and design classics enabled Sille Kroyer Koppel to rediscover the elegant proportions and period details in her Copenhagen apartment

ORIGINAL CHARACTER • The generous proportions, standout features and special location continue to give Stephen Briars’ semi an enduring appeal

Creative spirit • Melissa Jenkinson drew on her love of antiques and design when reconfiguring her maisonette

IN THE BALANCE • Traditionalist Emma Barrat and her modernist-loving husband Ben have merged their tastes in a timeless interior where old and new sit together with perfect poise

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UNIQUE TOUCH • Rosie Rockel used second-hand and reclaimed finds to leave a personal imprint on her listed flat

PERIOD PIECE • Having spent years looking for a home in Edinburgh, Craig and Nick Unsworth were delighted to finally discover a property with historical significance that they could make their own

Tied to the PAST • Helen and Andrew Magowan have included pretty textile ribbons in their decor to pay tribute to their home’s history as a draper’s shop

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WORK OF ART • Creatives Alyce Taylor and Henry Castle used calming colours to showcase their growing collection of art and intriguing vintage pieces

Natural wonder • The interior of Alex and Ali Cooke’s farmhouse is filled with rustic pieces that complement the property’s stunning setting

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GOING WITH THE FLOW • By opening up a succession of small rooms in this old rectory, and adding personality, Miranda Vedral has created a beautiful home

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FOLLOWING THE CURVE • Felicity Jones has embraced the circular lines of her unusual apartment with a fabulous decor

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WILD AT HEART • Interior designer Sheena Murphy and her husband Paul worked with their architect to create the perfect rural getaway that reflects its forest setting

DESIGN FOR LIFE • By using authentic materials such as wood, marble and brass, designers Gemma Ruse and Xavier Sheriff have created a timeless home

FRESH HORIZONS • Artist Jeff Muhs’ modern abstract style shines through in his oil paintings and concrete sculptures, available at Runway Gallery

RETRO REVIVAL • Emily Asher and Lewis Mutongwizo’s house is bursting with character, courtesy of some amazing vintage finds

Cool, calm & COLLECTED •...