25 Beautiful Homes

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25 BEAUTIFUL HOMES

BLENDING OLD WITH NEW • Charlene and Ruan Oberholzer added a modern extension to their 1940s farmhouse and the result was worth all the ups and downs

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BETTER AND BRIGHTER • Victoria and Angus McSwiney called in the experts to get help reconfiguring their period apartment to optimise light, space and flow

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BOUTIQUE CHIC • Colour and individuality were the two things Jason Rowlands and Craig Morley wanted for their flat and they have achieved just that

DESIGN FOR LIVING • Not afraid of taking on a big project, Chloe and Adam Roberts have worked wonders on a dated semi to make it the home of their dreams

ALL CHANGE • Working on her fourth refurbishment project with her husband Matt, Polly Ashman not only created a wonderful home for their family but also a new career for herself

OPEN HOUSE • Every room of Lisa Sharistani’s Victorian terrace is spectacular, but the inside-out feel of the kitchen-diner gets top marks

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Reclaimed chic • Lisa Waldron has curated a vintage treasure trove in her 18th-century home, where every piece has a story to tell

UPWARDLY MOBILE • When Mark and Abi Lewis needed more space, rather than move house, they went in a vertical direction

All about ART • Carefully curated artworks give Graham and Helen Bolon’s new build character and individual style

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STARTING OVER • When they first moved into their Victorian terrace, Katy and Duncan Emmerson went neutral but now it’s all about bold, colourful design

WARM WELCOME • Joanna and Simon Binder are the ultimate hosts – having built this barn-style extension for guests

CLEAR VIEW • Rachel Martin knew just how she wanted to reconfigure her Regency apartment to maximise on the space and stunning views of the sea

LET THERE BE LIGHT • Not only have Kerry and Jat Sahi doubled the size of their house, but they also ensured every space is sunny and bright

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A taste of France • For Gloria and Eric Stewart buying an old French farmhouse began a process of restoring the interior in a way past generations would have known as home

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BOLD APPROACH • Pushing a modern look in a traditional-style property was an exciting endeavour for Shetal and Ravi Mehta

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Echoes of the past • Designer Elizabeth Hay expertly mixed colour and pattern to give her Singapore home a new aesthetic that also honours the house’s history

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PERFECT MIX • After finding a property in her ideal area, Kate Kozina set about perfecting a charming Scandi look with a modern-country edge

Renovation game • Once ten bedsits, Fran and Jamie Smith’s abode is now a handsome family home that they reimagined with a little help from YouTube

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Planning ahead • Holly Keeling’s historic townhouse has been brought back to life to be enjoyed now – and with an eye to the future

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Fresh perspective • Natalie Woods’ home, a former barn, is now the epitome of pared-back chic with a calming palette offset by gorgeous vintage finds

RIVERSIDE RETREAT • Tony Gibson and Cindy Valentine’s apartment, once a waterside warehouse for storing grain, is now a space that is both spectacular and peaceful

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CHARACTER BUILDING • Antiques and unique furnishings enhance the historic feel of Archie and Caddy Mackie’s Cotswold cottage

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