25 Beautiful Homes

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JEWEL in the CROWN • A historic building with royal connections has been restored by Belgian owner Gaëlle Gevers to create a home where three generations can gather

STYLE inspiration • Recreate the bright and breezy and effortlessly chic schemes in Gaëlle Gevers’ home with these key pieces

Leap of FAITH • Tackling the sensitive renovation of a historic house has been a challenging but rewarding journey for Alison and Daren Hall

All decked out • JP Clark and his husband John have thoughtfully transformed an iconic 1960s deckhouse into a peaceful waterside escape

EASY GOING • A coastal home in Georgia is expected to have a relaxed charm, but Matthew Miller of StudioLAB was confronted with a blank canvas when he first worked his magic on this new build

Many happy RETURNS • Elina Siltanen-Sjöberg designed an idyllic English-inspired home in Helsinki, ensuring her well-travelled clients are always pleased to be back

COME ON IN • With a limited budget but clever design ideas, a plain living space has become an inviting place to be

Double act • This home has been designed by Sarah Ellison of Frank & Faber to accommodate two brothers and their families

Into the WOODS • Serial renovators Claire Rogers and her husband Matt were the perfect people to give a rural idyll in need of some TLC a makeover

Labour of LOVE • Emmie Vincent-Sutter and her husband James stripped every room in their period home back to its bare bones to get a dream abode

RISING to the CHALLENGE • Bridget and Andrew Hall overcame many obstacles during this passion project to rescue a 400-year-old farmhouse

WORTH THE WAIT • After dreaming of a new kitchen for 20 years, one couple took the plunge and the result is a thoughtful blend of old and new

Character STUDY • The goal for this 1970s home was for it to have classic style and architect and designer Claire Totman achieved just that

Italian IDYLL • Everything about Collette Dinnigan and Bradley Cocks’ centuries-old farmhouse in Puglia is naturally beautiful – from the pool to the brick and stone kitchen

CHANGE OF SCENE • Relocating the kitchen into an under-used sitting room has created an inviting and spacious hub for family life

CALM IN THE CITY • The urban semi that Sarah Heritage and Sid Vijayakumar call home is an oasis that puts you at ease instantly

Country casual • Interior designer Debbie Down’s 17th-century farmhouse has a wealth of period features but it also has a look that is fresh and relaxed

FUN in  the SUN • After a renovation inside and out, Brooke and Mark Grayson’s home has gone from a quaint but dilapidated beach house to a spectacular coastal home perfect for long summer days

BOUTIQUE CHIC • A luxurious makeover has resulted in a Soho House-inspired bathroom with a nod to the Victorian era

AMAZING space • Emma and Peter Daniel’s uninspiring 1970s house was completely rejigged to create one incredible family home

Summer loving • Channelling the style and luxury of her favourite holiday places around the world, Sarah Druce transformed an old stable block into a cosy, year-round retreat

ARTISTIC EDGE • A striking feature wall, eye-catching art and bespoke lighting ensure this classic dining space is creative and unique

CLASSIC good looks • Can a new build have a sense of history? Looking at this house, the answer is yes and designer Jess Weeth explains how she did...