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25 BEAUTIFUL HOMES

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PARADISE found • Simon and Lucia Long took a risk and built a zen-meets-tropical house in Barbados – and now they’re living the island dream

STYLE inspiration • Bring Lucia and Simon’s laid-back, yet bright and breezy, look home – natural textures and splashes of colour will do the job

CRAFT WORK • First-time renovator James Barnes looked to the artisanal approach of the arts and crafts movement to perfectly blend form and function in his 1930s home

Old and new • Built only 20 years ago, this home has a heritage look that’s down to the use of antiques and aged finishes but also its designers – Sara Swabb and Tanya Smith-Shiflett

Peace at last • It’s hard to believe that Emma Dahlman’s stunning and serene home was once a group of run-down bedsits – a smart renovation and aesthetic changed all that

Opportunity knocks • An Edwardian semi in need of some TLC proved to be the perfect fit for Lucinda Kellaway and her family

WORLDLY WISE • Kilims picked up in Paris and other pieces found across the globe set the amazing ambience of this relaxed and eclectic living space

UNITED FRONT • Lucy Clarke-Bishop added a lower-ground extension to her 1960s home, connecting the calm, colourful interiors to the large woodland garden

Ahead of the curve • Strong shapes were key to the elegant interiors of this Edwardian home that design duo Audrey Carden and Eleanora Cunietti decorated in the most beautiful way

LOCAL LIFE • There’s an artist studio look to this Victorian workers’ house and that’s because it’s in a neighbourhood full of creativity – designer Olivia Outred tells us more

Space odyssey • The desire for more room almost drove Peter and Vivienne Cameron to move from their beloved home – until some smart solutions were presented to them

PRETTY IN PINK • The perfect shade of pink brought freshness and glamour to a previously dark and dated kitchen

Calm & collected • The minute you walk into Koreen and Charles’ serene home you feel at ease – but getting it to this state was a journey

STYLE inspiration • Channel Koreen and Charles’ sophisticated and serene schemes with soothing soft neutrals, elegant designs and black accents

RECIPE for success • Take one traditional childhood home, deconstruct, then add delicious curves to whip up a stunning property for chef Andrew Wong and his family

Modern classic • The interiors of this Edwardian abode have a chic contemporary look that is sure to stand the test of time – designer Fiona Duke explains how it was done

OUTSIDE IN • Swathes of glazing connect this welcoming kitchen and living space to the garden – and wooden cabinetry continues the nature theme

BRIGHT and BREEZY • This Californian home built in the 1990s and reimagined by designer Sabah Mansoor aces the open and airy interiors that the state is celebrated for

High contrast • Swapping their high-rise flat for a townhouse, Harriet and Andrew Potter have found a whole new way of life

GREEN LIGHT • Making the decision to pinch space from a windowless shower room and an airing cupboard resulted in a luxurious, mid-century style retreat

Change OF SCENE • Moving from the Canadian countryside to London was a bit of a culture shock for Krista Hargrave, but creating a modern-rustic abode to suit her family’s lifestyle helped ease the transition

A bold move • Being brave allowed Lisa Oliver and her husband Lee to bring an old home back to...