What is it about country interiors that makes us feel instantly relaxed? Perhaps it’s the squishy sofas and plump armchairs where comfort is key, the characterful features of rural properties, or the

Olivia Botrie has brought modern comforts and family-friendly functionality to her early 20th-century home – all while respecting its original character

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When Angelique and Simon Boone first stepped inside this 1920s detached house, they knew they could use their creative skills to turn it into something really special. The couple had been searching fo

The secret to a home that flows to perfection is often hidden in plain sight. It lies in the rooms that may well be called the workhorses of a property, the seemingly less glamorous parts of a house,

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