The gentle crackling of a fire is one of winter’s joys and it can be even more heartening when the fireplace area is decorated with panache

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Vicky and Luke had been happily renting for 11 years but, with only two bedrooms and a growing family, the couple needed more space. ‘I loved the high ceilings and generous room sizes of this house, a

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The heart of the home should be a cosy space that draws you in, particularly at the most festive time of the year