25 Beautiful Homes

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25 BEAUTIFUL HOMES

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A ray of SUNSHINE • It was the location that made April Slone fall in love with a dated 1970s property in Provence – and she’s turned it into a home that honours its stunning surroundings

STYLE inspiration • Recreate April’s French rustic schemes by incorporating weathered finishes and relaxed textiles in a sun-kissed golden colour palette

Starting over • When one family decided to replace their compact home with a big new build, they called on designer Jess Thomas to get the interiors right

COTTAGE industry • The creativity of designer Kate Kengelbach ensured this former rental cottage is the most beautiful rural idyll

Paradise found • This traditional stone house set in one of the most magical places on the island of Majorca has been returned to its former glory – and it’s somewhere you never want to leave

NEW beginnings • When Millie Turner bought this Edwardian semi, she didn’t know it would turn into a top-to-bottom renovation – or be the start of a new career

REGENCY REVIVAL • Large-scale furnishings and artworks fit the grand proportions of this elegant and characterful space

Beach bound • The golden stretch of Camber Sands was the next best thing to LA for one couple in search of a coastal adventure

Perfect harmony • Satu Ore-Tervo and her husband Ari transformed an unusual family house into a cohesive home, blending inherited antiques with contemporary designs

Mellow mood • With its focus on beautiful natural materials and the interplay of light and shade, the redesign of this city townhouse by Pernille Lind is endlessly evocative

Best of both worlds • This home is designed with communal areas where architect Yuri Sagatov, his wife Michelle and two teenage children can gather – but also with independent zones where they can retreat for privacy

WORTH THE WAIT • Taking their time to plan a kitchen and dining extension paid off for Katie and Luca Chase

Sea CHANGE • Seeing a ‘plot for sale’ sign by chance led to the building of this magnificent coastal home complete with deck on each level

STYLE inspiration • Scandi simplicity flows through Tom and Jane’s modern home with a mix of organic shapes, luxe finishes and blue echoes of the coast

Child’s play • Design duo Robyn Segal and Allyson Bronner have combined serene style with family-friendly practicalities in a reimagined home where everything has its place

Out of the blue • Moving out of the city led Peg Schrader to this delightful rustic cottage, which she has brought to life with a combination of relaxed French charm and sea and sky-inspired hues

TIME HONOURED • A thoughtful extension and natural colour palette created a timelessly welcoming kitchen to suit this period house

Country star • Making the decision to renovate a rural cottage allowed Kirstin Eriksson to fulfil her dream of country living – and inspired a change of career

In good health • Set within a former hospital, this flat is vibrant, creative and has the smartest of layouts

PEACE & QUIET • A once busy and chaotic bathing space is now a calming, spa-like retreat

Natural charm • Pairing inviting and elegant contemporary design with functionality for family living, this home also blurs indoor-outdoor boundaries beautifully

Island life • Lettie and Stephen Corbett’s idyllic Scottish retreat is magical both inside and out – and a very welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of modern living

A new view • Liana...