25 Beautiful Homes

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25 BEAUTIFUL HOMES

NATURAL WONDER • Victoria Wolf juxtaposed reclaimed wood with sleek materials such as glass and steel to create this breathtaking Alpine chalet

Room to grow • Jessica and Charlie Henderson have transformed an unloved rectory in Kent into the idyllic home they wanted for their expanding family

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CITY CHIC • By pooling their design skills, Chelsea Dixon and Robert Bühler now have a home with a distinctly Parisian feel

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TWO BECOME ONE • Sarah Freethy and Phil Nockles turned two ancient thatched cottages into one large house that celebrates the past while providing the ideal setting for their future together

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PERSONAL TOUCH • When Lynsey and Paul Cross found their ideal country house, they put their own mark on it while preserving its character

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Character PIECE • The main objective for Rachel and Mark Forshaw when they bought their Victorian terrace was to fill it with personality

RUSTIC CHARM • Lieset Elshout’s farmhouse captures a wonderfully cosy Christmas atmosphere

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Back to the FUTURE • The period details of Johnny Lovett’s Victorian home have been reinstated with schemes that combine the classic and the contemporary with aplomb

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BRIGHT OUTLOOK • Having spent years living in bland army quarters, ex-officer Karen Cummings knows exactly how to bring colour and life to neutral spaces

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Where old meets new • Claire McFadyen has achieved the perfect blend of vintage pieces, modern touches and lush greenery

RAISING THE BAR • Owen Pacey’s passion for unique design helped him make a derelict pub a magnificent and one-of-a-kind place

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WILD AT HEART • Almost everything about Loet and Martijn van der Hert’s amazing renovation was influenced by nature

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LEVEL BEST • Reconfiguring their terrace was a challenge for Jenna and Ben Choate James but the end result is amazing

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DREAM TEAM • In their quest to turn an unloved home into a weekend retreat, Jenny and Mark Gordon called on some expert help

PERFECT TIMING • Finding a plot at just the right moment gave Wendy and Steven Hunter the opportunity to build a large home for their growing family

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TRADITION WITH A TWIST • Michael Parsons’ classic townhouse now has a bold and colourful side thanks to designer Kate Guinness

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A LABOUR OF LOVE • Pip Jenkins just couldn’t say no when she saw this run-down semi in her favourite area – despite the challenges it would entail

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The natural look • During the festive season Diana Ablewhite decorates with understated greenery, which is perfectly in tune with her pared-back Scandi look

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ONCE & FOR ALL • Jeannie and Ross Aldridge grew to love their rented farmhouse – even more so when they became its proud owners

WORTH THE WAIT • Years after buying her dream house, and following a successful long-distance refurbishment, Gail Jackson and her family were finally able to move in

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Pure & simple • Clean, uncomplicated schemes enhance the beauty of the exquisite features found in Mette and Rasmus Klüwer-Brøndgaard’s apartment

CLEAR VISION • The big plans Gemma Harding had for her 1930s semi have all come to fruition because of her determination and style insight

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