25 Beautiful Homes

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DESIGN for life • When Somaya and Fahri Ouzzani took on a doer-upper they only wanted to do renovations once – timeless schemes were the answer

Entente CORDIALE • French flair brought a twist to British style when Amandine and Julien Vanhaesebroucke revamped their home

BRIGHT & beautiful • Vivid paint hues and colourful fabrics have been skilfully woven together to give Flora and Henry Shaw’s terrace individuality

Artistic impression • The New York apartment of art collectors Paul and Gigi Jorissen has a contemporary aesthetic that respects the building’s 1930s heritage

Calm & COLLECTED • Cohesive schemes in shades of cream, beige and green have given Athina Bluff the soothing sanctuary she craves at the end of a hectic working day

CHANGE OF SCENE • For Georgina and Ed Sargent, moving their sitting room to where their kitchen once was proved a great decision

Tales from the river • Making the riverside views an integral element of this Portuguese new-build apartment made all the difference in its makeover – interior designer Joana Aranha tells all

STARTING from scratch • To achieve a sunny West Coast vibe in her Amsterdam apartment, Nicoline Beerkens stripped it all out and began again

Colour me BEAUTIFUL • A Victorian terrace with potential was in good hands when illustrator Mary Kilvert bought it and filled it with beauty

SMART CONTRAST • Natalie Mann and her husband John Pindar chose a classic mix of blue and brass for their welcoming kitchen

Heart of the home • By simply knocking two rooms into one, Angela and Neil Smith got the big kitchen, dining and living space their house needed

Transatlantic TRIUMPH • We were thrilled to receive so many entries to our 25 Beautiful Homes Reader Home Awards and we’re delighted to announce that the winners are Diana and Andy Irving. They set out to recreate American East-Coast living at home in Merseyside, with spectacular results

BORN again • Lydia Hutchinson and Andrew Long abandoned plans to move to a larger property and instead set about breathing life into their existing home

BEAMING BRIGHTLY • Clean lines combine with rustic character to accentuate the beauty of this barn conversion kitchen

ART & SOUL • Behind the classic facade of a mews house, Cleo Barbour has created a vibrant interior inspired by the art-deco style of Miami’s South Beach

SIMPLY the BEST • Built with nearly no internal walls and showcasing minimalist decor, this home has a pared-back beauty

PERFECT HARMONY • Contemporary and traditional styles sit together beautifully in this sophisticated bathroom redesign

Light fantastic • Interior designer Jolene Lindner was tasked with giving this formerly dark and dated home a bright new look

SPECIAL delivery • The place Ashley Graham calls home is a former post office that she has lovingly renovated and which is filled with classic charm

In the mix • With its blend of antique furniture and bold accents, interior designer Chantal Lamberto’s apartment is a masterclass in the art of layering

All in the DETAIL • A meticulously planned new layout and back-to-brick renovation transformed Ellen Lowe and Andrew Roberts’ place into a family home for work and play

HAPPY PLACE • Designer Anouska Lancaster loves joyful interiors so her guest room was always going to be bright and beautiful

Outside in • For garden designer Ailsa Richards, the outdoor space surrounding her...