Period living

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Following in the footsteps of her renovating family, Maria Bradburn and her husband Wayne have restored this unique Victorian house and its wealth of original features

A question I am asked frequently pertaining to French arm chairs is "what is the difference between a fauteuil and a bergère. While people often use the terms interchangeably, these are indeed two different chairs. This blog post is designed to show you the difference, and hopefully convince you how incorporating either of them into you home will provide instant polish and sophistication. This post will be devoted to the fauteuil, with a follow up in a few days spotlighting the bergère…

Realising their dream of rural living, the Lovatts fell for a picturesque thatched cottage, transforming it into an idyllic family home brimming with relaxed country charm

February is supposed to be nice. A light month, that's starting to shed the weight of dreary winter and has a spring in it's step, a song on it's lips. That's how I have always imagined February to be. But the darned month isn't behaving as it's supposed to. It is being tedious and grumpy and has been nursing a cold cold heart. I have no option left but to force feed it beautiful images of interiors shot by photographer Penny Wincer, in the hope that this lovely visual inspiration will…

The exposed chimney in this Victorian fireplace adds a rich sense of character to this classic bathroom #victorian #victorianinterior #victoriantiles #victorianhomeinspiration #victorianconservatory #victorianfireplace #fireplace #periodliving

Have a wander around this five-bedroom 1820s period house with a modern interior. The owners have brought a period house into the 21st-century with a contemporary glass extension and a modern interior. This house tour shows a beautiful balance between old and new, with handcrafted materials to match the old style building with a new palette of dark blues to create a warm, comforting space. #housedesign #houseinterior #housedecor #housestyles #houseplans #housetours #modernhousedesigninterior

This Real Shaker Kitchen is in our main showroom at Cotes Mill and continues to inspire our customers with its mix of cupboards, work surfaces and elegant design. This long sink run turns the corner just a little before meeting the old sash windows and original low window sill. The sink run is a combination of our standard Shaker base cabinets and includes a single bin. The

This Somerset estate has evolved from a home into studios, a workspace, a communal family hub and the design inspiration for more than six generations