25 Beautiful Homes

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Turn on the CHARM • Michael and Olivia Costello’s 18th-century Georgian townhouse by the sea has been renovated with a nod to nostalgia and some charismatic contemporary twists

STYLE inspiration • Channel Michael and Olivia’s charming style with shapely pieces, bobble finishes and delightful colour and pattern pops

Character study • How do you get a home full of personality? Luxe materials, rich colours and a mix of vintage and modern pieces worked here

A LIGHT TOUCH • The pared-back palette of Emily and Alfred Johnson’s home is made gloriously dynamic with standout pieces

HEIGHT of success • A narrow house built atop a hill was given a very chic interior by design duo Estelle Tomlin and Andrea Somal

SHOW stopper • ‘Elegance and drama’ became the mantra for Lisa and Giles Thomas’ reinvention of their Victorian semi

OLD MEETS NEW • Drawing on classic influences, this 21st-century living space exudes a sophisticated feel that will stand the test of time

Restoration story • This 18th-century manor house belonging to Elizabeth Fortescue has been redesigned by her daughter Sarah, in homage to its rich history

Adventures in COLOUR • Kate Clare has brought a playful touch to this formerly traditional Edwardian terrace, filling it with vibrancy and joy

One of a kind • Being brave with colour paid off in this makeover by designer Michelle Kelly – it’s resulted in a historic home that feels modern, unique and bright

TO the MAX • This new-build apartment was just an empty shell until designer Roelfien Vos worked her magic and gave it a bold new layout and look – both of which are amazing

ISLAND LIFE • A spectacular centrepiece is the multifunctional hub of Sarah and Steve Prior’s revamped kitchen

COMPARE & CONTRAST • Nicole Hirsch revived a dated house with luxurious textures and an interplay between curves and straight lines

Personal statement • Liz and Tristian Thornhill hired an architect to help them ace a unique look for their 1940s semi

A perfect FIT • Designer Henry Prideaux provided inventive storage and space solutions to make every inch of this period terrace count

FEELING GENEROUS • When they combined two homes into one, Cathy and Mike Norton designed a kitchen to suit their new and bigger abode

In the SAME VEIN • Interior designer Mimi Meacham was inspired by a stunning slab of marble and her favourite shades of blush and green when decorating her new build

Come together • The colours and patterns in Sian Parker’s pied-à-terre are perfect partners and deliver a sense of joy

FULL OF GRANDEUR • Carefully considered design details bring a contemporary twist to the traditional styling of this en suite

A fine BALANCE • A curated collection of family antiques, interesting artwork and more recent design classics sit side by side in designer Catrin Fenton’s beautifully renovated home

Culture club • Anna Anderson looked to her Scandi heritage and love of British decor to create a home that offers the best of both worlds

COASTAL haven • Once run-down, unloved and a warren of tiny rooms, the beachside Victorian terrace Ally Power calls home is now the epitome of seaside chic

MATERIAL WORLD • Block-printed fabrics are the stars of the show in this pretty country-style guest bedroom that evokes a hotel-luxe aesthetic

Game changing • Buying a Victorian doer-upper just a stone’s throw from her...