With its beautifully conceived palette and curated feel, this home is always ready for entertaining. The owners’ festive decor is equally welcoming, with a few cheery colour updates and touches of green doing the talking

A creative couple have transformed a tired cottage into something special: a home that dances with light, character, colour and seasonal decor

AN IDYLLIC WOODLAND SETTING MEANS AUTHOR AND CONTENT CREATOR LYDIA MILLEN’S HOUSE IS BEAUTIFULLY DECKED WITH BRANCHES OF HER EVERGREEN FAVOURITES

THROUGH A BLEND OF PLAYFUL PATTERNS, TRADITIONAL TOUCHES AND VIBRANT COLOURS, LOU HAS BROUGHT SO MUCH PERSONALITY TO HER HOME

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Your walls are the greatest canvas with which to express the personality of your home, so don’t let them be dull