A drawing room that dodges the stuffy, formal feel and doubles-down on blocks of colour
The transformation of a Wiltshire drawing room by Lucy Elworthy demonstrates the rich possibilities of a carefully considered use of colour.
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Why the party room is making a very 21st century comeback
Because of Britain’s inclement weather, rooms dedicated to indoor entertainment have long been a feature of English country houses. Now we’re spending more time at home, party rooms are enjoying a revival, says Arabella Youens.
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A Belgravia kitchen with a splash of Italian flair that works on every level
Interior architect Alison Henry worked with Officine Gullo to create a striking, light-filled kitchen.
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How reconfiguring an entire floor helped create a perfect bedroom
As part of the transformation of this London townhouse, Emma Sims-Hilditch put together this country-inspired scheme for its master bedroom. She spoke to Arabella Youens.
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A beautifully English living room that borrows some clever ideas from New York
Rita Konig has brought a north-facing living room to life with a lively mix of pattern and colour. Arabella Youens takes a closer look.
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A traditional cottage with a room whose transformation was the 'key to unlocking the house'
Tom Cox has transformed the layout of this Oxfordshire house to create one light-filled living and dining space.
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A bedroom in the eaves brightened up by classic wallpaper and the 'paint that goes with everything'
Papering the walls and eaves of this guest room with a lively botanical wallpaper has lent it a summery feel. Arabella Youens takes a closer look.
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A graceful, museum-like hallway that shows how to refurbish without ripping up and starting again
Arabella Youens takes a look at a room revitalised by Meg Cunningham.
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An elegant living space showing perfectly how to get the mismatched furniture look right
Interior designer Guy Goodfellow has created an elegant apartment above his Chelsea premises. Arabella Youens takes a look.
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Where to live in the Cotswolds: A guide to choosing the perfect spot
Where in the Cotswolds should you move to? The answer will depend on what is more important to you and your family, as our handy guide explains.
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The next step in kitchens? A kitchen-within-a-kitchen where everything can be swept out of sight
An integral pantry and utility are vital ingredients in this family kitchen by Humphrey Munson. Arabella Youens takes a closer look.
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A room with a shockingly radical solution to finding its focal point: bricking up a window and building a new fireplace
Emma Burns transformed the sitting room of this London townhouse into an elegant bedroom — but not without making a major sacrifice.
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A Tuscan kitchen reborn: 'When we first took it on a tree was growing through the kitchen and the basement was full of snakes'
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The ingenious techniques that can let you have brand-new kitchen which looks like it's been cherished for decades
Rupert Bevan’s experience as a furniture restorer helped him dream up an Arts-and-Crafts-style kitchen for this London riverside home, as Arabella Youens explains.
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The 'root and branch' renovation of a dining room which proves that bold touches of colour can work pretty much anywhere
Arabella Youens looks at the work done in renovating a listed building in Kent.
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Creating a graceful, beautiful and above all cosy bathroom in a period house in Wiltshire
Emily Todhunter took a restrained approach to the decoration of her Wiltshire bathroom. She explained more to Arabella Youens.
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How to blend ancient and modern in historical bedrooms
A bedroom in an historic Oxfordshire house has been brought to life by the designer Henriette von Stockhausen.
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12 beautiful log baskets to set off your fireplace or stove
Arabella Youens picks out a dozen of the prettiest log baskets for sale today.
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How to combine traditional elements with modern touches in a country kitchen
Victoria Wormsley's elegant kitchen makes use of her extensive range of talents, speaking to the architecture of the house while adding contemporary elements.
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How to create a rustic, East Coast kitchen in an English home
