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25 BEAUTIFUL HOMES

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PASTURES new • For Madeleine Roberts-Thomson and her mother, Jenee, rescuing a tired rural house became a passion project that brought lots of happiness

STYLE inspiration • Follow Madeleine Roberts-Thomson’s English country home aesthetic with rustic pieces, green hues and natural textures

GREEN & SERENE • Sharon Lee and Lucas Dussurget’s home shows how using eco-friendly building materials and techniques can create a space that’s the height of contemporary cool

A love STORY • Alice and Rob Lancastle’s dream of countryside living came true when they found a rural farmhouse to call home – and they’re loving their new slower pace of life

Coastal chic • This is not your quintessential beach house, but instead one with a smart look that would suit any location – designer Katie Winnington reveals all

Inner peace • Clara and Robert Walker’s house may be in the centre of a city but it’s still a tranquil oasis for their young family

RELAXED ELEGANCE • Changes to this family home allowed a wonderfully laid-back refinement to be restored to the sitting room

Northern soul • A charming old rectory has been updated by interior designer Emily Smoor with schemes full of colour, pattern and eclectic touches

Made to MEASURE • French design duo Pauline Dellemotte and Églantine Sicat had to start from scratch to transform a tired Victorian mansion flat into a sophisticated abode that fits its owner to a tee

Finding sanctuary • Emma and Stefan Kruger designed their perfect retirement property with the emphasis on an interior that is relaxing and low-maintenance

A step back IN TIME • ‘Traditional’ was the starting point for the transformation of this Victorian terrace, but designer Dasha Slavinskaya also ensured it’s thoroughly modern

SOCIAL OCCASION • Everything about this cook space is geared for entertaining – from its classic good looks to the sociable island and smart storage

JERSEY shore • Sally-Ann and Simon Habin swapped their large Victorian property for a beachside new build which has become a magnet for family and friends

Cool, calm & COLLECTED • Interior designer Kimberley Bremner breathed new life into this mock Tudor coastal house and gave it a look as serene as the scenery that surrounds it

New beginnings • A rare opportunity led Alan Moug and Andrew White to up sticks to the Cotswolds mid-pandemic, leaving city life behind to build a beautiful eco-conscious home

A STRONG CONNECTION • A kitchen extension helped to bring the outside in, while natural materials and clean-lined design delivered elegant harmony

Modern RUSTIC • Low-key yet characterful schemes were the order of the day for Liz Hallam’s self-build to ensure there was no competition with the amazing views

Time for change • When one couple’s kids became teens, they decided to embrace the grown-up sophisticated look they had always wanted and asked designer Caitlin Flemming for help

THE BIG PICTURE • This beautiful en suite complete with dressing room was created by stealing a spare bedroom

Perfectly planned • With great organisation and attention to detail, Sarah Druce completed a striking renovation of her listed home despite a strict deadline

Understated LUXE • Sumptuous textures and a calming colour palette flow through this apartment designed by Marion Falchi

Seaside attraction • Rescuing a decaying cottage on the coast gave Phil Smith the opportunity to...