25 Beautiful Homes

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25 BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Perfect planning • With their organised and meticulous approach, Mirella Appelman and her partner Paul Huft have updated a tired traditional Dutch house, preserving the original features and adding a colourful twist

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RUR AL IDYLL • By restoring her 15th-century cottage, Alexandra Jackson has created a country retreat with a peaceful feel

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING • Mel Massey embraced the charm of her Tudor house and gave it a stylish yet sympathetic overhaul

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CREATIVE CONVERSION • A collaborative approach helped Eunice Locher and Mark Sewell transform a 1980s bungalow into their dream home – on time and on budget

NATURE’S FINEST • Matt and Alice Cobon have nurtured a 19th-century Dorset farmhouse back to life and created a modern rural idyll

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All in good time • After a transformation that has taken many years, Helen and Daniel Wallace’s beautifully reinstated period home is testimony to their hard work and attention to detail

New beginnings • Since retiring, a series of happy coincidences led Amanda and John Willmott to their unique home in Devon’s beautiful South Hams

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A FINE VINTAGE • Ruthie Hudson’s love of bold patterns and antique finds has given this 1930s house a completely new character

FASHIONED BY THE PAST • A London flat’s personal backstory inspired Nina and David McNab’s cool interiors revamp

IN THE FRAME • Experimenting with colour and tone in his photography gives the work of Runway Gallery’s Sandro Hyams a unique, contemporary twist

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE • Ashley Maddox decorated her Cape Town home in hues inspired by its coastal setting

Charm offensive • With a few smart fixes, Grace Gordon and Matthew Turner have turned their dark and rundown home into a light and roomy haven

One of a kind • Carl Fitzgerald turned a bland space into a tailor-made home for him and his daughters – with a little professional help

MOVING FORWARD • After losing her husband, Tracy Nors threw all her energies into renovating a period terrace in the pretty town of Rye

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A FRESH APPROACH • A luxe look reminiscent of a smart hotel is achieved in Stuart Cousins and Kevin Newitt’s newly extended home

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HOME GROWN • Joolz and Tim Wright updated their rambling family farmhouse with a relaxed style on a strict budget

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WELL CONNECTED • Amy Brandhorst’s apartment in an old piano factory brings sociable living to Berlin’s bright young things

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HIGH DRAMA • A monochromatic palette and striking artwork inject a bold look into Sophie Bland’s family home

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A new angle • Cheryl and Andy Taylor’s unusually shaped home is a triumph thanks to clever design and a bold use of glass

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THE GOOD LIFE • A desire for sustainability led Marnie Hawson to transform her beautiful home with ethical lifestyle choices

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Restoration game • With an entire house to refurbish, Katharine Howard turned to a palette of blues layered with vivacious prints and patterns to set the tone for her family home

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URBAN RETREAT • A mix of antique and modern styles has given Jette Anderson’s small city home a big personality

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LEAP OF FAITH • Despite reservations about its location, Julia and Paul Thompson couldn’t resist the...