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11 pretty cushions to add a touch of colour and pizzazz to your living roomCushions have been a mainstay of British living rooms since the Middle Ages. Amelia Thorpe makes her choice of some of the prettiest choices out there today.
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The designer's room: 'I wanted to create a sense of calm'Interior designer Rosie Bossom has created a bedroom that's a peaceful sanctuary in Notting Hill, as Amelia Thorpe discovers.
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A Nina Campbell-designed bedroom where comfort and beauty go hand-in-handNina Campbell combines comfort and calm in this harmonious bedroom scheme. Amelia Thorpe takes a closer look.
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Bringing a touch of French chic to an English country houseTaking a cue from our cousins across the channel is never a bad thing. Amelia Thorpe picks out some French-style accessories for your home which will lend some Gallic flair to your home.
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Blending reclaimed materials into your home to create a welcoming, relaxed living spaceInterior designer Fi Crole used French antiques and reclaimed materials to create a timeless feel in a newly-built house.
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Beautiful bedrooms: How to tell a tale with your choice of antiquesMax Rollitt has lent a distinctive, period feel to a farmhouse bedroom.
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How to bring a change of tempo to a large drawing room with a sumptuous sitting areaInspired by Moroccan furniture, Guy Goodfellow looked to his own home to create a bold and intoxicating addition to his drawing room.
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From accountant's office to family kitchen: A social space with warmth and grandeurBunny Turner has transformed a former accountant’s office into a family kitchen by removing false ceilings, custom-ordering a table and combining classical beauty with durability.
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How to bring a room to life with vibrant hues of blueSaskia Blythe has employed a palette of vibrant blues to liven up a London drawing room.
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A Grade I-listed kitchen, sympathetically transformed with a touch of drama and a flight of fancyThe country-house kitchen has been reimagined at Aynhoe Park with a touch of theatre, finds Amelia Thorpe. Photography by Nick Smith.
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Everything you need to know about choosing and caring for Oriental rugs in your homeRoger Rose of James Barclay, the rug cleaning and repair service, offers advice on caring for antique Oriental rugs.
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A 19th-century bathroom in an 18th century home that works perfectly for a 21st century familyJamb’s co-founders have created a timeless bathroom in their 18th-century London home. They showed it to Amelia Thorpe.
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Why the classic kitchen look will always trump the latest trendsKitchens inspired by the past are the ones which will stand the test of time, says Amelia Thorpe.
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Designing a boot room in a period home to keep the whole family happy – including the dogEmma and her team at Sims Hilditch love designing boot rooms, employing a unique mix of elegance and hard-wearing practicality to achieve a result which satisfies the needs of the entire family - even the dog.
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10 breathtakingly pretty conservatories, orangeries and greenhouses to suit any homeWhether you've got the space for a glorified window box or a minor concert venue, Amelia Thorpe has something to fit the bill.
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What to grow in a conservatory, from cacti and succulents to orchids and herbsConservatories are once again being used for cultivating and enjoying plants. Amelia Thorpe reports on a growing trend.
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Eight of the best floor lamps to bring light into your living spacesMixing up your lighting is crucial to getting the look of your living spaces right, and floor lamps should be part of the solution. Amerlia Thorpe picks out eight of the finest options, from classic to contemporary.
