25 Beautiful Homes

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A RAY OF SUNSHINE • Liz Matthews and Al MacCuish’s home exudes a feeling of pure joy with its palette of beautifully brilliant colours

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Simplicity rules • With its appealing air of calm and nod to Scandi style, the house Malin Keatley calls home also holds a few bold design choices

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CHARACTER building • Taking on a period property in need of major modernisation has given Charlotte Drinkall and her family all that they need

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Earthy DELIGHTS • Exposed brick, raw wood, aged brass, rattan, nature-inspired colours – all of these rich components bring a unique beauty to Vanessa Bold’s home

FRESH PERSPECTIVE • Serene neutrals are pale and interesting in Julia and Peter Larsson’s home, where layers ` of rich texture have produced stunning results

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TIME FOR A CHANGE • In the capable hands of James Lockwood and Matt Tucker, this Edwardian house was brought into the 21st century with bold, modern design

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IN THE BALANCE • Combining traditional and modern styles was a challenge for Emily and Tom Harrington when they planned their kitchen renovation

MADE FOR SHARING • In their extended cottage, Annette and Dave Foster, winners of the coastal category in our Reader Awards, now have the space they wanted to watch their young grandchildren grow

VINTAGE VIBE • Natasha Landers teamed personal possessions with retro touches to create a colourful abode with more than a hint of cool

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MODERN elegance • Former ice hockey star David Jones and his wife Kimberly hit every goal with the graceful house they built in Vancouver

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SMART DESIGN • This very sophisticated living space is the result of clever upcycling and meticulous planning

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RUSTIC REVIVAL • Interior designer David Hutton reveals how he introduced colour and pattern to ensure his farmhouse felt chic

ART & SOUL • Artist Penny Kennedy used her creative skills to transform a rural cottage into an amazing place to live

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LIVING THE DREAM • Alison and Russ Mabon relished the challenge of converting a run-down barn into the house they always wanted

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Packed with PERSONALITY • Clare Bolger bought a house that was dated and dull knowing she could make it a place full of charisma

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HERE COMES THE SUN • Natural textures and colours were chosen to highlight the sunny warmth of this bedroom in a villa in the south of France

CREATIVE ENDEAVOUR • Problems with planning permission didn’t stop Louise and Adam Bovingdon from crafting a beautiful home full of lovely touches

A splash of COLOUR • Michelle Kelly’s sunny coastal retreat showcases her talent for marrying vintage pieces with an array of happy hues

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Above & beyond • Sophie and Nick Alexander pulled out all the stops to turn this former workshop into a luxurious abode

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MADE TO LAST • Everything about Jennifer and David Livingston’s kitchen is classic – from the recycled cabinetry to the finer details

Raising the bar • Design studio Amanda Evans Interiors was called in to use their expertise to add elegance and comfort to a minimalist house

BRIGHT outlook • Interior designer Rukmini Patel tells us how she achieved light-filled spaces in this bijou apartment

HIGH GLAMOUR • Creating a spacious...