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Creating a room where guests want to spend time takes the pressure off busy hosts, says Arabella Youens

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Completely serene yet also full of character, this sleep space is the ideal retreat during the busy holidays and the rest of the year

WHAT’S HOT FOR HOMES AND HOW DO YOU CREATE A SPACE THAT REFLECTS YOU AS WELL AS FEELING NEW AND EXCITING? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS…

From a window seat overlooking the garden to a cosy hobby room, a personal retreat creates an inviting and relaxing place to take time for oneself. ‘We’ve seen a growing desire for creative sanctuarie