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The journal
This April, refresh your home with the latest rug, wallpaper and textile designs for spring, introduce new lighting and try your hand at learning a new skill
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Romantic florals
From blousy blooms to delicate trails, these enchanting, floriferous prints are perfect for breathing new life into rooms of your home this spring
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Escape to the country
Years in the planning, Laura Padovani’s rural idyll finally became reality when she found the perfect house and bought it on the spot
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Domestic bliss
With a love of converted buildings and period-style rooms and an eye for all things salvaged and antique, Libs Lewis has taken her Cotswolds home from soulless to soulful
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Seeing the signs
Brigit and Jon Havard didn’t know where to start when it came to transforming this dated home but luckily, inspiration turned out to be just around the corner
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Let in the light
Open up your home and create a versatile, bright living space with a carefully planned conservatory, orangery or garden room
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Chintz charming
After centuries of appeal, the intricately printed cotton cloth continues to resonate with new generations of decorators in both modern and archival-inspired depictions
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Dress to impress
Treat your windows to a decorative yet functional update inspired by this guide to beautiful blinds or sophisticated shutter designs
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Perfectly framed
Choosing the right window design is important in preserving the character of a period home, so be advised on the best materials and authentic styles with our guide
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True blue
Beth and Doug McKenzie have transformed an unused garden room into a characterful kitchen-diner for all the family to enjoy
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Coming clean
Find the perfect sink and tap combination for your kitchen with our round-up of these beautiful materials and designs
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All in the mix
Walls and ceilings of older homes were plastered with lime or lime and earth-based plasters, so carry out any repairs using traditional materials and techniques
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Rainwater fittings
They are hardly glamorous and often neglected, but gutters and downpipes serve an important purpose and need to be maintained, advises Douglas Kent
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Rising to the challenge
Frances Druce has single-handedly transformed an overgrown hollow in the High Weald into an atmospheric woodland garden inspired by the Himalayas
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Madagascar jasmine
With captivating star-like blooms and a heavenly fragrance, this climbing beauty is a splendid addition to any room of the home
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THEATRE LOVERS
For centuries, auricula primulas have been one of the most collectable plants, prized for their peerless beauty, and they create wonderful potted displays
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Call of the wild
Andy Mills exalts the virtues of wildflower meadows and advises on how you can create a small pocket of pollinator paradise in your home garden
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PAINTING W ITH SUNLIGHT
From her Surrey garden studio, artist Rachel Mulligan keeps the endangered craft of traditional stained glass window-making alive, shining a light on time-honoured techniques
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Twists of time
Emerging from humble origins as wood offcuts, antique bobbin furniture is experiencing a revival, playing a pivotal role in contemporary designs, reveals Alice Roberton
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Lamport Hall
Having been home to the Isham family for over 400 years, this stunning Hall has a history brimming with colourful characters and surprising stories
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Hello blossom
Welcome in the joys of spring with this fabulously floral wreath crafted from blooming apple sprigs and vibrant greenery