The perfect balance

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Restoring period properties without pastiche demands finesse – Ellie Tenna

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Homes & Antiques Magazine

11 September, 2025

The London Magazine

Past glories

WELL-WORN, FADED AND IMPERFECT. GO BACK IN TIME TO FURNISH YOUR HOME WITH PIECES THAT TELL A STORY, SAYS TALLULAH RUSHAYA

25 Beautiful Homes

Renovation game

Donya and Chris Briggs lovingly restored a beautiful Victorian property, preserving its original charm while incorporating modern touches

Red - UK

If walls could talk

THEY’D NO LONGER BE MEEK AND MILD. THIS SEASON, DESIGNERS ARE FAVOURING A BOLDER TAKE ON PAINT SHADES AND CREATING HARMONY WITH NEUTRAL FURNISHINGS

Country Homes & Interiors

Restored to splendour

A run-down Victorian vicarage has been reinvigorated with a sophisticated mix of colour, pattern and traditional style, ready to welcome visiting family and friends

Period Living

City sanctuary

Taking on and reviving a special Victorian home she had long admired gave Jess Shah space to honour the antique and vintage pieces passed down through her family

ELLE Decoration - UK

Get the british look

The UK is home to decorating brands with some of the most extensive archives in the world, but what does our national style look like today? Fiona McCarthy takes a deep dive into our decorative past and future