25 Beautiful Homes

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25 BEAUTIFUL HOMES

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La dolce VITA • The interiors of Giulia Frontini’s Victorian terrace feel as sun-soaked as her homeland Italy – and they are the perfect setting for living the good life

STYLE inspiration • Take your cue from Giulia’s elegant and fresh decor, which has pastel hues and classic design at its heart

THE PERFECT BLEND • Interior designer Michelle Murphy played matchmaker as well as designer when transforming a ranch house into a two-storey home for a blended family

Renovation game • Nisha and Mit Patel had only planned to give their new home a lick of paint but they soon realised extending would work wonders

Making space • Choosing to move to a larger house on the outskirts of their beloved seaside town was the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Claire Rother and her family

KEEP CALM • It may be a busy family home, but this Victorian terrace always feels relaxed thanks to a palette of neutrals and blues and clever storage – designer Polly Ashman tells all

PRINTS CHARMING • Pretty patterns and colours are the stars of this characterful living space in a restored farmhouse

New beginning • After finding out they could buy a plot backing onto their garden, James and Nicola Collyer decided to go for it and build their forever home

Time to shine • It took a while for Emmajane Varley’s Victorian terrace to flourish, but now it is everything she’s always wanted

Opportunity KNOCKS • A stunning new build swept Evelyn and Lucas Hart off their feet even though they had been looking for a doer-upper

Art & soul • Many of the style choices in interior designer Amanda L Hoyle’s joyful apartment were influenced by her passion for art

HIGH IMPACT • The success of this kitchen all came down to the choice of units, which are striking but also let the space do the talking

Field of DREAMS • Nature sets the scene at garden designer Janine Crimmins’ home, where two barns have been reinvented

STYLE inspiration • Get Janine’s modern-country aesthetic with rich wood tones, painterly florals and pieces that have sleek shapes

From shadow to SUN • An innovative renovation brought a brilliant brightness to Caroline and Alan Burns’ north-facing semi

ROOM at the INN • A disused pub and former coaching inn turned out to be everything that Alastair Humphries wanted in a home

OUTSIDE IN • There’s a real sense of natural beauty in this room yet it is also a super-functional cook space

Warm welcome • A blank canvas proved to be the perfect starting point for Kat Collins, who used an earthy colour palette to get the most inviting family space

Light fantastic • A wrap-around glazed extension and internal glass doors have done wonders for this previously gloomy Victorian house

LAP OF LUXURY • High-end fittings and statement tiling guaranteed hotel-style good looks in this remodelled space

Leap of FAITH • An ambitious renovation project proved a labour of love for Gemma and Justin McCann

Charm school • As a fabric and wallpaper designer, Jules O’Carroll was well placed to give her city terrace a delightful new look

Modern classic • This country cottage has a charming contemporary look courtesy of designer Melinda Kiss

PRETTY IN PINK • Love colour but also want calm in your sleeping space? This beautiful bedroom delivers on both fronts

Pale & interesting • Behind the door of this period house, designer Dan...