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25 BEAUTIFUL HOMES

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SEASON’S greetings • Christmas at Amandine and Jules Fernandez Berthon’s country retreat is all about simple yet joyful traditions

STYLE inspiration • To create a cosy cottage interior with charm, Amandine mixed soft sage and pink tones with whimsical prints and favourite heirlooms

Come in from the cold • Nina and Sam Ward fell head over heels for this substantial 19th-century historical home in Cumbria and are slowly but surely returning it back to its former glory

SPARKLE & SHINE • At Christmas, Amber and Nick Hopkins’ Victorian terrace is transformed into a magical space filled with glittering and joyful touches

Winter WONDER • Designer Hélène Roux’s thoughtful modernisation of an Alpine ski chalet put light and warmth at its core

Silver lining • Spotting some damp proved to be a blessing in disguise for Sarah Habib as it started a very beautiful renovation full of colour and pattern

GLAD TIDINGS • Good times are had in this colourful living space that has its own bar and seating to cater for a crowd

ALL Together NOW • This house may be the epitome of understated chic but over the Christmas season it becomes full-on festive ready

Refined ELEGANCE • Highly skilled artisans were tasked to collaborate on this Philadelphia apartment, resulting in thoughtful elevated spaces that invite relaxation

Comfort & JOY • Emma Sims-Hilditch has infused her Cotswolds family home with character and warmth, making it the perfect backdrop for festive gatherings

It’s cosy inside • There’s a warmth to this cottage that’s hard to resist – Charlotte Hammond of HollandGreen explains why it’s so inviting

PARTY PIECE • Every part of this kitchen was designed to suit the owners’ love of cooking and entertaining

CELEBRATE good times • Harriet Hastings restored a traditional Suffolk longhouse and built a new party barn beside it - and it’s really the most wonderful place to spend Christmas

STYLE inspiration • Embrace Harriet’s fun and joyful party spirit with carnival-inspired decorations, punchy colours and eclectic accessories

A star is born • Standout pieces abound in a 1950s-built home that’s now a shining example of what good design can achieve

SNOW WHITE • The all-white interior of a Cornish cottage is magically transformed for the festive season with natural textures, rustic finds and soft candlelight

PURPLE REIGN • Being brave with colour paid off for Yasha Gosrani – she now has a kitchen that’s bold and beautiful

Ring the changes • In just six months, interior designer Mia Karlsson was able to give a tired Georgian house a new lease of life

All is CALM • This arts and crafts house has been reimagined with clever storage and a smart extension, creating stylish and orderly spaces that are easy to relax in

MAKE MERRY • A cheerful colour scheme has ensured that this bathroom, which was previously a bedroom, is a warm and inviting space

STRIKING A BALANCE • Designer Philippa Thorp has managed to satisfy a complex brief for a calm and neutral LA vibe that also incorporates colourful pop art

A winter’s TALE • A fortuitous meeting in an antiques shop on a winter day led to the perfect property for house-hunter and interior designer Martin Wharton

Fairytale of NEW YORK • Designer Lisa Frantz reveals how she transformed this formerly dark Park Avenue pre-war apartment into a stunning and light-filled family home

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