25 Beautiful Homes

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INSIDE OUT • Rory and Katrina MacPherson rebuilt their house with a striking steel frame and glass walls that bring the outside in

PALE & interesting • Gemma and James Bates’ period semi has taken them on a rewarding journey of decoration discovery

NEW BEGINNINGS • By respecting the heritage of this once crumbling rectory, Jacqui and Peter Kirk received an award from a local conservation group

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PLANNING AHEAD • Polly Hamilton had been gathering all the elements for the property that was to become her family home years before she had even set eyes on it

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CALL OF THE WILD • The allure of wide-open spaces drew Wispy Boivin and her family to a farmhouse surrounded by nature

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Raising the tone • Caroline Corr used her love of colour to take her country house renovation to another level

BUTTERFLY EFFECT • Runway Gallery artist Jake Mosher takes inspiration from nature to create unique contemporary artwork

Calm restored • Designer Harriet Paterson’s careful collaboration with her architect produced a serene, uncluttered and eco-friendly home

CELTIC CHARM • Colour and characterful pieces bring a welcoming and playful vibe to designer Lisa Marconi’s semi in Ireland

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A LIGHT TOUCH • When renovating her listed Lutyens-style villa, Anna Wilson’s aim was to end up with a bright home that embraced both elegance and comfort

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Expansion PLANS • It took two phases of renovations for Naomi and Ben Horner to make their Victorian semi bigger and better

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Hidden depths • Much to their delight, Danni and George Jackson-Stops discovered that their compact two-up two-down had far more potential than they first realised

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PERIOD PIECE • Interior designer Jojo Bradley knew just what was needed to turn two neglected Georgian houses into one beautiful home

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COMING TOGETHER • Debbie and David Lane’s renovation shows how bold features can sit perfectly with classic design choices

EASY DOES IT • Turning a tired maisonette into a relaxed yet elegant space was second nature to designer Emma Oldham

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A PLACE IN THE SUN • It took two long years for Simone and Mike Deleij to find this holiday retreat – a gem in Andalucia

EASTERN PROMISE • Design influences from India and beyond run through Fiona and Ipe Jacob’s home, giving it a look that is fresh and timeless

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BACK TO BASICS • Parisian designer Veronika Isker has sensitively restored a former vine grower’s shelter into a simply styled weekend bolthole

A GOOD VINTAGE • Natasha Nuttall remodelled her mansion block flat then furnished it with striking mid 20th-century pieces

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Living the DREAM • Louise and Richard Proudlove haven’t looked back since finding the perfect place to call home

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FRESH START • When their sons grew up and flew the nest, Cathy and Alistair Colston reinvented their period property to make it better suited to their new lifestyle

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FAMILY FAVOURITE • For Laura and Samuel Falchetti, turning a derelict property into a stunning home took a lot of vision but the end result met with everyone’s approval

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A shade creative • Designer Anna Jacobs’ vibrant flat is so attention-grabbing...