25 Beautiful Homes

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25 Beautiful Homes

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS • In the grounds of her family’s farm, Onitha Jarrold has overseen the building of a modern home – the sort that lends itself to memorable and merry gatherings

STYLE inspiration • Bold blues, warm woods and characterful pieces give Onitha’s home its bright and jolly feel

GOOD TIDINGS • Finding a home that hadn’t been touched in 50 years was a true gift for Laylah Holmes and she’s turned it into an amazing family abode

Winter’s tale • Candles, twinkling lights and pretty decorations bring an extra sprinkling of magic to Claire Georghiades and Chris Mitsis’ enchanting thatched cottage

Merry & bright • Renowned for his passion for colour and pattern, Sean Symington was just the designer to conjure up energetic and playful schemes that celebrate clashing prints and vibrant hues

CHALET CHIC • Board games by the fire and hot cocoa on the terrace are just some of the traditions Louise Palmer and her family enjoy over the holidays

SIMPLY DIVINE • Elegant yet welcoming, this living space is somewhere you want to celebrate and while away the hours Designer Melinda Kelson O’Connor was tasked with giving a sitting room a new look. ‘My clients wanted a beautiful, refined aesthetic that would also be welcoming and liveable,’ she says. ‘It had to be elegant, whilst still retaining a relaxed, comfortable feel.’

Star attraction • Serial renovator and interior designer Holly Shanly couldn’t resist taking on a 19th-century farmhouse previously owned by a very famous singer

COMFORT & JOY • A delightful colour palette brought renewed joy to this much-loved coastal holiday cottage, thanks to designer Melissa Hutley’s impeccable style

ART of the MATTER • Gallerist Laura Walford’s home is a convivial place that plays host to an ever-changing display of art and sculpture

Reason to CELEBRATE • Architect Alex Wright and designer Chelsea Nelson had all the skills to build their own home – but when it was done, the joy, relief and celebrations were seriously big

IT TAKES TWO • Dark painted cabinetry and an oak island produce a dual-tone combination that is as inviting as it is dramatic As part of the update of their 1930s house, the new owners chose to add an extension, doubling the size of the compact kitchen and making room for an open-plan dining area. With the architect’s plans in place, they contacted Tim Higham of Higham Furniture to design the new space.

Joyeux NOËL • Valérie Le Montage and her husband Benjamin renovated their home in France to create the perfect backdrop for family gatherings

STYLE inspiration • Dip into Valérie’s elegant aesthetic with atmospheric night-sky tones, natural textures and luxe finishes

It’s warm inside • Manuela Hamilford oversaw the build and design of this stunning Cotswolds home that has very cosy – and very chic – Scandi-inspired interiors

Natural BEAUTY • The architecture and spirit of Steve Ackhurst and Bronwen Malcolm’s self-build home is intricately tied to the landscape it was built on

SOCIAL OCCASION • A kitchen that was made for entertaining was the priority for one couple and their new home

Festive flair • Christmas is a modern affair in Katie Seidler’s family home with the decorations chiming with the Scandi-influenced decor

MAKE PEACE • A combination of serene minimalist spaces and a few bolder surprises was interior designer Margot Tsim’s approach to creating an elegant family home

COUNTRY CHARM • This...