25 Beautiful Homes

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OPEN HOUSE • Lotte and Kees Vink’s extensive renovation has given them a sociable, open-plan space that’s perfect for festive gatherings

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Perfectly planned • Viveca and Peter Stewart used care and forethought to make big changes to their home – and they take a similar approach to getting ready for Christmas

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GRAND DESIGN • Serial renovators Mary-Anne and Riccardo Gallo were just the right people to take on the task of converting a doctors’ surgery back into not one but two homes

TO BOLDLY GO • Interior designer Liz Caan’s mastery of combining vibrant colours and standout patterns is a true joy to behold – and it has ensured her 1920s home has the wow factor

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS • Anisha and Jay Radia have slowly reimagined their period terrace and it has always been about making it a welcoming space

COLOUR CONFIDENT • Rachael and Matthew Wilshaw’s home is a masterclass in decorating with marvellously dark and rich shades

In full bloom • Florist Willow Crossley’s listed cottage is decked with swathes of greenery at Christmas and throughout the year

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A WINTER’S TALE • Anne Bayrou’s mountain retreat exudes a warmth and a character that are completely dreamy but also thoroughly luxurious

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MERRY & BRIGHT • Textile designer Vanessa Arbuthnott’s love of colour and pattern sings out from every corner of her beautifully converted Victorian cow byre

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ALL IS CALM • The serene schemes in Claudia Ludwig’s home provide the perfect backdrop for every occasion and are a far cry from the dated decoration the house had

RHAPSODY IN BLUE • Interior designer Philippa McFarlane’s once dated Victorian semi is now a harmonious mix of classic and contemporary styles tied together with a beautiful hue

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LET THE LIGHT IN • This beautifully bright Arts and Crafts house was transformed by interior designer Anne-Marie Leigh using a carefully curated palette of off-whites

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House of SURPRISES • Once hidden behind overgrown trees and bushes and in a similar state of gloom inside, Loraine Gabb’s period home is now full of delights

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FRESH APPROACH • Designer Stephanie Brown reveals how she brought the clean, simple aesthetic of Scandi style to this Canadian home

THE POWER OF TWO • Rising to the challenge of uniting a cottage and former schoolhouse, Kim and Mark Dyke created a harmonious home that works on every level

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SEA CHANGE • Interior designer Katharine Pooley worked her magic on a run-down coastal cottage – here she shares some of her design tricks and how she dresses her home for Christmas

Personal STATEMENT • The apartment artist, architect and designer Joana Astolfi calls home reflects her life and artistry

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HOME comforts • Architects were called in to make Maria and John Southwood’s converted barn feel like the ultimate relaxed retreat

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COOL, CALM AND COLLECTED • Designer Manuela Hamilford explains how she ensured this lakeside home felt serene and sophisticated

LOVE AND CHERISH • Continuing the family passion for antiques, Kerry and Andy Warren filled their home with treasured pieces

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ROOMS IN FOCUS • We look at a specific project in five amazing houses to give advice and inspiration in detail

BLENDING IN • Modern...