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HOME NOTES
WHO LIVES HERE?
Furniture restorer Alice Lancastle lives here with her husband, Rob, who works in finance, and their three children, Rufus, seven, Woody, five, and Heathley, three.
THE PROPERTY
A five-bedroom 280-year-old farmhouse nestled in the Somerset countryside.
1 "Make sure a space works for you before decorating it"
'I live by the rule that "form follows function", so I want all of the rooms to deliver on their purpose before making them look good. When we bought the house, each area needed a complete overhaul and the spaces lacked cohesion. We moved doorways and radiators to improve the flow, and in the living-dining area - the old milking barn - we replaced the beams, which Rob used to bang his head on, with a timber frame.'
BUY THE KEY PIECES
Boho sofa in Beach Ball Clever Velvet, from £2,575, Loaf. Abe deconstructed linen armchairs in Charcoal, £1,200 each, Nkuku. Bianca wooden bead chandelier, £685, Graham & Green
2 “synergy and flow are key”
‘Parquet flooring introduces subtle pattern in the living-dining area, connecting the two spaces. I used colour to create a harmonious feel throughout the house, starting with a small palette of white, black, green and neutral, and expanding it as I discovered how the rooms flowed from the central area.’
BUY THE KEY PIECES Try aged textured vintage oak parquet flooring, from £89.34sq m, Broadleaf Timber. Eiffel dining chairs, £64 each, Niches. Walls and ceiling in Pampas limewash paint, £30 for 1ltr, Bauwerk
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Maximise Outdoor Dining Space - If your outside eating area is a little cramped, follow these tricks to make the most of what you do have
If your outside eating area is a little cramped, follow these tricks to make the most of what you do have. We asked a host of garden experts to share their top tips on making the most of a small space, whether you're hosting friends and family for a special occasion, relaxing at the end of the day or enjoying your morning coffee.
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hometruths
KELVIN AND LIZ FLETCHER GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THEIR HOME
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Fresh & delicious
Chicken traybake with garlic & cherry tomatoes
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NATURAL habitat
KERRY HARRIS' EAST LONDON HOME IS A LESSON IN BLURRING THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN INSIDE AND OUT
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"WE AREN'T traditional"
RACHAEL AND ALEX'S RELAXED FUNCTIONAL HOME IS A BLEND OF VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE, MID-CENTURY MODERN AND PALM SPRINGS SHADES
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GROWING up
ARCHITECT ROB AND WIFE EMMA HAVE TRANSFORMED A 1970S HOUSE, GIVING.THEM MORE SPACE FOR THEIR FAMILY
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The shortlist PARASOLS
Create a cool spot with these dazzling sunshades
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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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The shortlist PICNICWARE
Everything you need for the perfect spread
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PLAN THE PERFECT - Outdoor living room
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR GARDEN BY CREATING A DEDICATED SPACE FOR RELAXATION, SAY OUR EXPERTS