BEST BUY ‘The steel doors – they have a strong presence and the large panes of glass help to keep the house feeling light and open’
SITTING ROOM Vintage and antique look pieces give the new-build home character, while the inset fire has modern credentials. Vintage French Louis XV-style armchair, price on request, The Treasure Trove Interiors. Try the Jules Wood Marine Head floor lamp, £195, John Lewis & Partners. Sofa, price on request, Van Dam Wonen & Slapen. Painting, Lydia van Wolfswinkel
DINING AREA At this time of year, Lydia decorates the table with greenery gathered from the garden. ‘I like to use pine and eucalyptus as they have a wonderful scent.’ Try Rose & Grey for similar tableware
HOME TRUTHS
THE PROPERTY New build in the Kempen style
LOCATION Opheusden, Gelderland Province, Netherlands
ROOMS Sitting room, kitchen/ dining area, laundry room, studio, two bedrooms, bathroom, attic and cellar
PURCHASED The land was bought in 2016
PREVIOUS PROPERTY ‘We lived in a corner house in Opheusden,’ says Lydia.
KITCHEN ‘Even though this is separate from the sitting room, the glass divide creates a sociable space,’ says Lydia. Walls in a similar colour to Mizzle estate emulsion, £49.50 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball. For a polished concrete floor, try Puur. Artwork, Lydia van Wolfswinkel
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RHAPSODY IN BLUE
Carina Raymond's blissful bedroom manages to be characterful and calming at the same time - and it's all down to the colour
NEW chapter
Rebecca Hartley's 17th-century house, which was once owned by a famous English writer, has had a plot twist
PERIOD PIECE
A Victorian house got a bathing space that honours its heritage while also being modern, practical and pretty darn perfect
OLD SCHOOL
Rustic country charm meets industrial style in a former schoolhouse where Daisy Hill has made a light and airy loft-style home for herself and her two sons
HIDDEN TREASURES
David Reade undertook a major renovation of his parents' historic home and discovered a centuries-old inglenook fireplace and other amazing things in the process
The grand plan
A complete refurbishment was needed to ensure this semi ticked all the boxes for family life - and it started with a dream kitchen extension
Calming INFLUENCE
This Parisian pied-à-terre designed by Lichelle Silvestry is a tranquil space in which to retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city outside
A GREAT ESCAPE
Keen to ensure her family's association with a magical coastal area continues for generations to come, Sarah Cross has created a spectacular retreat
SMART THINKING
This living space is a lesson in getting the balance between sophisticated and characterful right
Country casual
Sarah Williams' love of the cottage core look informed the amazing transformation of her 1930s semi