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SMART coastal
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SMART coastal

TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE’S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL

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August 2022
THE OLIVE house
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THE OLIVE house

INSPIRED BY THE COLOURS OF THE LOCAL COUNTRYSIDE, COLLETTE DINNIGAN AND BRADLEY COCKS FURNISHED THEIR ANCIENT ITALIAN FARMHOUSE WITH VINTAGE PIECES AND NATURAL FABRICS

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5 mins  |
August 2022
IT’S ALL ABOUT texture & colour
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IT’S ALL ABOUT texture & colour

LEE THORNLEY CHOSE BEAUTIFUL ELEMENTS TO TURN ORDINARY INTO EXTRAORDINARY, SHOWING WHAT’S ACHIEVABLE WHEN USING SIMPLE MATERIALS WELL

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4 mins  |
August 2022
LAKESIDE living
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LAKESIDE living

HIDDEN AWAY IN A QUIET CORNER OF THE COTSWOLDS, SAMANTHA AND WILL THOMPSON’S SERENE AND CONTEMPORARY WATER-FRONT HOME MAKES FOR THE PERFECT RETREAT

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August 2022
AND... relax
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AND... relax

A MODERN MAKEOVER TURNED BROOKE AND MARK GREYSON’S QUAINT BUT DILAPIDATED BEACH HOUSE INTO A SPECTACULAR, LAID-BACK COASTAL HOME

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August 2022
Outdoor dining space
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Outdoor dining space

CREATE YOUR IDEAL | THE LATEST FURNITURE DESIGNS WILL HELP ELEVATE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE AND CREATE A DINING AREA THAT WORKS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

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July 2022
'It's Full of Surprises'
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'It's Full of Surprises'

From a giant faux olive tree to flamingo-laden wallpaper, everything about Holly Tucker’s home sparks the imagination

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4 mins  |
June 2022
Sunny sanctuary
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Sunny sanctuary

CLARE NASH HAS TRANSFORMED THE SPACE AROUND HER HOME WITH A BRIGHT GRAVEL GARDEN OUT FRONT AND A LEAFY RETREAT AT THE BACK

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July 2022
WE CHOSE warm neutrals
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WE CHOSE warm neutrals

HAVING TURNED HER HOME INTO A CALM, FLOWING SPACE FOR FAMILY LIFE, TINA ORLANDO SHARES HOW TO DECORATE FOR A SENSE OF WELLBEING

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July 2022
Weekend decorator
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Weekend decorator

CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS... WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, K QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

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4 mins  |
July 2022
Small living room
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Small living room

THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO CREATE A CALMING DEN THAT BRINGS THE OUTSIDE IN. TICK OFF OUR ESSENTIALS TO ACHIEVE A PERFECT SPACE FOR RELAXING ALL YEAR ROUND

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July 2022
LESS IS more
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LESS IS more

COSTANTINO AFFUSO AND PAOLO BADESCO'S BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED TRULLO HOUSE IN THE HEART OF PUGLIA BLENDS RUSTIC TRADITION WITH MINIMALIST TOUCHES TO CREATE A HOME THAT IS COMPLETELY UNIQUE

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5 mins  |
July 2022
ONE HOUSE two homes
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ONE HOUSE two homes

FRIENDS SINCE UNIVERSITY, BUSINESS PARTNERS AND NOW NEIGHBOURS, TOO, DAVID LONG AND STEPHEN HITCHCOCK BUILT MATCHING HOMES TO CREATE A FRESH AND INSPIRING TAKE ON MODERN LIVING

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5 mins  |
July 2022
Garden solutions
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Garden solutions

CHOOSE PRACTICAL | WHETHER IT'S SHADE, WARMTH OR PRIVACY YOU NEED, THESE NEAT IDEAS WILL COMPLETE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE

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2 mins  |
July 2022
hometruths - LISA SNOWDON GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HER HOME
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hometruths - LISA SNOWDON GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HER HOME

TV host, radio presenter and model Lisa Snowdon lives near Epping Forest with her fiancé George

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2 mins  |
July 2022
Fitted furniture
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Fitted furniture

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SPACE WITH A BESPOKE SOLUTION... WE ASKED THE EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIDER TIPS

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July 2022
Interior Scenes
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Interior Scenes

By knocking down internal walls, Angela and Neil Smith totally transformed their nineties detached home without the need for an extension

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7 mins  |
May 2022
Bathroom Project: A Touch of Spa Style
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Bathroom Project: A Touch of Spa Style

Kate Greaves turned a bathroom which wasn't fit for purpose into a luxuriously practical space for adults and children alike

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2 mins  |
May 2022
Weekend decorator
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Weekend decorator

CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

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6 mins  |
June 2022
PROJECT PLANNING: Garden landscaping
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PROJECT PLANNING: Garden landscaping

DISCOVER HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR OUTSIDE SPACE WITH MIXED-MATERIAL PATHS, FEATURE WALLS AND RAISED BEDS

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June 2022
PLAN THE PERFECT: Patio space
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PLAN THE PERFECT: Patio space

LOOKING TO IMPROVE YOUR OUTSIDE AREA THIS SUMMER? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIDER TIPS

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6 mins  |
June 2022
How to buy kitchen flooring
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How to buy kitchen flooring

THE EXPERT-LED GUIDE THAT WILL MAKE FINDING AND PURCHASING THE RIGHT FLOORING FOR YOUR KITCHEN A BREEZE

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June 2022
IH COLOUR EDIT: Raspberry
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IH COLOUR EDIT: Raspberry

THIS MONTH, OUR COLOUR CONSULTANTS PRESENT THIS BOLD BERRY HUE AND HOW TO USE IT SUCCESSFULLY IN YOUR HOME

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June 2022
KITCHEN PROJECT: Spacious & relaxed
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KITCHEN PROJECT: Spacious & relaxed

BY RECONFIGURING THE GROUND FLOOR, JANE PITT HAS TURNED AN AWKWARD KITCHEN INTO A SPACE TO COOK, ENTERTAIN AND RELAX

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June 2022
GARDEN PROJECT: Space to unwind
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GARDEN PROJECT: Space to unwind

A COMPLETE REDESIGN TRANSFORMED LOUISE SMITH’S OVERGROWN GARDEN INTO A RELAXING OASIS FOR HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO ENJOY

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4 mins  |
June 2022
DREAM HOUSE CAREFULLY curated
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DREAM HOUSE CAREFULLY curated

WITH OPEN FLOOR PLANS AND LARGE WINDOWS, LISA STORER’S MODERN FARMHOUSE BALANCES RUSTIC WARMTH WITH INDUSTRIAL SIMPLICITY, AND IS FILLED WITH PIECES THAT TELL A STORY

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7 mins  |
June 2022
A CLASS act
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A CLASS act

GUIDED BY THE GEORGIAN FEATURES OF HER HOME, CIARA O’HALLORAN USED A PARED-BACK PALETTE TO CREATE A MELLOW INTERIOR

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5 mins  |
June 2022
CLEVER DECORATING: Wallpaper hacks
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CLEVER DECORATING: Wallpaper hacks

6 CLEVER AND STYLISH IDEAS FOR NEW LOOKS USING WALLPAPER

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4 mins  |
June 2022
BEFORE & AFTER HOUSE: STARTING FROM scratch
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BEFORE & AFTER HOUSE: STARTING FROM scratch

SUSIE AND SAM ANDREWS SCRAPPED RENOVATION PLANS TO BUILD THEIR DREAM ECO-CONSCIOUS HOME INSTEAD, CREATING A FLEXIBLE FAMILY LIVING SPACE

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8 mins  |
June 2022
Colour Brings Me Joy
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Colour Brings Me Joy

Jessica Buckley has given this victorian house a bold, contemporary look with a stunning palette of green, blue, pink and yellow

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May 2022