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Spatial Awareness
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Spatial Awareness

Interior designer Katie McCrum reworked the layout of this once-stuffy apartment and gave it a chic new look

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November 2019
Midas Touch
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Midas Touch

Designer Marie Soliman used hints of gold, streaks of sunset and warm greys to make the decor of this London penthouse truly shine

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November 2019
Perfect Symmetry
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Perfect Symmetry

After seven decades caring for the gardens of Bramdean House, Victoria Wakefield has refined her autumn planting to breathtaking effect

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November 2019
Escape The City
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Escape The City

Jonathan Burden’s rustic Long Island weekend home is a modest, tranquil bolthole away from the bustle of New York

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November 2019
West Side Story
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West Side Story

With soft textures, natural colours, striking mid-century furniture and chic decorative details, interior designer Shawn Henderson brought a blend of style and comfort to this contemporary apartment near Manhattan’s High Line

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November 2019
Depths Of The Country
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Depths Of The Country

By layering textures and dipping into a rich colour palette, interior designer Kate Monckton has transformed her East Sussex home

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November 2019
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Debbie George

The rugged landscape of her native West Yorkshire and the simple beauty of vessels, flowers and vintage ceramics inspire this painter’s richly textured works.

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July 2017
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Age Of Elegance

Seemingly endless planning applications, a dramatic reconfiguration and the installation of a show-stopping staircase have all been worth the upheaval in the case of this undeniably stylish townhouse.

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July 2017
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Simple Pleasures

A soothing colour palette and gentle textures are key to the tranquil feel of this Sag Harbor home, just a stone’s throw from the beach.

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July 2017
Open​​​​​​​ Sesame
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Open​​​​​​​ Sesame

What began as the owners’ simple desire for an updated kitchen turned into a full-scale refurbishment, complete with a spacious new layout, for this characterful Georgian home.

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July 2017
Pattern Play
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Pattern Play

Decorative floor tiles and clever use of colour combine to bring a contemporary edge to this classic scheme

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March 2018
Order Of Play
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Order Of Play

This sculptural garden is a tapestry of foliage, with meticulously shaped box in pots that can be moved according to light and whim

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March 2018
Open Secret
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Open Secret

Removing walls and widening doors has created an inviting self-contained sanctuary where comfort meets clever design

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March 2018
Common Ground
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Common Ground

A palette of toning blues and yellows underpins this striking yet cosseting guest room scheme

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March 2018
Back To The Future
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Back To The Future

Past meets present in this turn-of-the-century home in Helsinki, which has been carefully designed by its owners to gently evolve as their young family grows.

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February 2017
Light Touch
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Light Touch

Clever design tricks were used to create a bright, welcoming interior, from the loft to the basement, in this expertly redesigned family property.

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February 2017
Subtle Statement
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Subtle Statement

A gentle palette and metal detailing combine to create this classic scheme with a contemporary edge

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February 2018
City Redesign - Room Outside
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City Redesign - Room Outside

What was once a muddy playground for the owners’ children has now been transformed into a stylish living space, with an outdoor kitchen, an inviting terrace and a contemporary fireplace

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February 2018
Home Comforts
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Home Comforts

Inherited art and antiques, together with accessories from favourite design shops, bring a warm, personal style to this classically decorated Victorian family home.

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October 2017
Urban Design - A New Leaf
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Urban Design - A New Leaf

The transformation of an unloved town plot into a deceptively low-maintenance, verdant idyll has inspired its owners to enjoy it as an entertaining space that links inside and out.

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October 2017
Decorative Artist Lucinda Oakes
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Decorative Artist Lucinda Oakes

From her Sussex studio, this artist, designer and muralist  produces wallpapers, paintings and hand-crafted silks inspired by richly embellished works from the 18th century

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January 2017
Gothic Revıval
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Gothic Revıval

Once near-derelict, the North Wing of Combermere Abbey has been rejuvenated in an innovative collaboration between its owners and interior designer Nina Campbell.

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January 2017
North Star
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North Star

Situated in upstate New York and decorated with more than a nod to Scandinavian design, this 1830s home exudes a natural sense of comfort and joy

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December 2017
Statement Wreaths
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Statement Wreaths

Make your Christmas wreath the centre of attention, with garden foliage, fragrant herbs and colourful flowers used on a grand scale

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December 2017
Sense Of History - Mock-Tudor House
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Sense Of History - Mock-Tudor House

Having found their dream home, the owners gave its interior the distinctive style it deserved

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December 2017
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Stewart Hearn

From his studio in the Cambridgeshire Fens, this artisan uses time-honoured techniques to create contemporary vessels inspired by nature’s rich palette.

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September 2017
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Built To Last

Two adjoining 16th-century cottages have been sympathetically transformed by their owner who was keen to preserve their sense of history.

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September 2017
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The Big Picture

Instead of fussing about the little things, the owner of this converted barn has used statement lighting, bold artwork and strong colour to create an impressive family home with an inviting feel.

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September 2017
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Held High

A pitched roof inspired by homes in the Hamptons raises this characterful extension to new levels.

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September 2017
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Polished Up Well

Glossy marble lends an ethereal feel to this lofty en suite with fitted storage and luxury bathing.

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September 2017