25 Beautiful Homes

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Country style • After years of residing in California, Anna Ward found a leafy plot in England to build her classic house

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LEAP OF FAITH • When Hayley and Alex Cobbett moved to the country, they chose a cottage that was in need of a top-to-toe transformation

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New beginnings • A total rethink of Anna Heasman’s Edwardian family home resulted in a better layout and schemes that delight

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POSITIVE outlook • Having found a property with the glorious views they craved, Caroline and Keith Parker set to work converting it into their ideal, modern home

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SITTING ROOM FOCUS FINELY TUNED • Opulent fabrics and vibrant colours helped turn a tired-looking sitting room into a lively space that now hits all the right notes

A SPECIAL BLEND • A mix of cultural experiences from abroad influenced the interiors of Vix and Don Brenninkmeijer’s family home

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WIDE OPEN • Architect Joanna Simpson explains how she has opened up the space in this home to meet the needs of her clients while respecting the listed property

HOUSE of FUN • Tess MacGeachy helped her parents create a colourful, convivial home that is designed for social gatherings

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URBAN CHIC • In the heart of Manhattan, interior designer Laura Hur created a refined home full of sophisticated style

ISLAND LIFE • Faced with a huge open-plan space, Paul and Kate Beaney have unlocked the potential of their new kitchen by putting a large island at its heart

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Back together AGAIN • After years spent travelling, Janice and Gordon Solo seized the chance to turn a subdivided Victorian villa into their forever home

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History lesson • Dating from the 12th century, Lisa and Harry Bowcott’s house is a masterclass in mixing modern and period styles

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Labour of LOVE • Emily and Kev Hadley’s Edwardian semi was in need of a complete overhaul to make it the characterful and spacious home they dreamed of

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A REAL GEM • This compact apartment in the heart of a famous jewellery district shines bright thanks to clever design solutions from interior designer Omar Bhatti

PERSONAL TOUCH • Tony Gordon-James and Doreen Mitchell’s new kitchen was made all the more beautiful with characterful and individual accents

HIGH POINT • The tall run of units features a breakfast station flanked by built-in ovens and an integrated fridge.

ONWARDS & UPWARDS • Serial renovators Nina and David McNab have taken down walls and carved out space to utilise every inch of their maisonette

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OUTSIDE THE BOX • A clever extension has given Manoela Amaro’s townhouse the wow factor – both inside and out

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A sense of place • Everything about this charming Portuguese home is a homage to the local landscape and culture – the design studio that worked on it tells us more

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE • By extending their terraced house and paying meticulous attention to detail, Abby Fox and Louis Christie have transformed their period property into a home that will suit their needs for years to come

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RICH REWARDS • A once bland bedroom has more than a hint of glamour and sophistication after embracing bold colours and standout designs

Grand designs • Sumptuous furnishings, rich colours and a smart extension turned...