Period Living - 1 Mai 2025
Dream homes
Summer loving
STORE & ORDER
SUNSHINE SANCTUARY
● ESSENTIAL FRONT DOOR STYLE GUIDE
DELIGHT IN NATURE
● DELICIOUS PICNIC RECIPES TO SHARE
● EXPERT TIPS ON BUILDING A PATIO
WORLDS APART This run-down medieval manor so captivated one couple that they abandoned their original plans for a new build and set about bringing it back to life
SAVOUR SUMMER Be inspired by our ideas for creating beautiful al fresco settings in your garden, and enjoy warm days that drift into evenings with family and friends
UP AND RUNNING Adding a sensitive extension to this 100-year-old cottage resulted in a cheerful, eclectic home filled with colour, textiles and treasures
STYLISH STOWAWAYS Make storage work even harder in your kitchen, both as a practical element and an attractive feature
RECIPES Tempting and portable picnic fare, from potted crab to vintage cheddar quiche, to pack up and enjoy on a summer’s afternoon
MADE IN BRITAIN Meet willow weaver Lin Lovekin who creates exquisite baskets and lampshades at her home in Cornwall
DOORWAY TO THE PAST As part of our design history series, we look at front doors and what they reveal about the home within
SEARCH & RESCUE Creamy interior schemes help the original features sing out in this renovated 19th-century blacksmith’s cottage
A STITCH IN TIME Alice Roberton looks at vintage Kantha quilts and celebrates their vibrant patterns and cultural heritage
PETWORTH HOUSE The story of the magnificent 17th-century mansion in West Sussex, and its connection to the art world
KITCHEN PROJECT A space designed to be efficient for a professional cook, while also honouring the property’s age
CHECKS & STRIPES Classic country cottage patterns on fabrics, furnishings and accessories
ANTIQUES JOURNAL Discover the latest antiques trends and outlets, and hear collectors’ stories
ROOM ESSENTIALS Decorative details, from soft furnishings to lighting, for a relaxed garden room
JOURNAL The latest interiors offerings, news and workshops, and we profile an artisan maker
ON THE COVER
DESIGNS IN COLOUR Explore the quintessential country garden of designer Susie Watson, recreated from a neglected plot, and now in all its full summer glory
SUN WORSHIPPERS Inspired ideas to ensure your garden room or conservatory is charming, comfortable and the perfect link between your home and outside
SUNNY OUTLOOK Head gardener Sam Shipman reveals how to achieve a glorious Mediterranean garden like that at Beningbrough
BRANCHING OUT We look at ideas for garden buildings, from greenhouses to pergolas, summer houses and home-office dens
WELCOME IN WILDLIFE How to create a garden where pollinators and other creatures can thrive
OUTSIDE INFLUENCE Our experts guide you through creating the ideal patio or decked area
HOUSE JOURNAL Discover the latest products, including earthy paint shades and striped tiles
MAINTENANCE Expert Roger Hunt discusses original timber beams, and how to care for them
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CRAFT Make these decorative frozen flower balls to keep your champagne bottles nice and cold
TERRACOTTA ARMY We unearth a fascinating collection of humble garden flowerpots
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The journal
3 buys PARASOLS
Meet the maker
CHECKS & STRIPES
HOMES & DECORATING
Savour summer
Savour summer
Worlds apart
Worlds apart
Up and running
Up and running
Search & rescue
THE STORY
DESIGN & RENOVATION
Chef’s cut
Chef’s cut
THE STORY
Stylish stowaways
House journal
Sun worshippers
ROOM ESSENTIALS
Doorway to the past
Supporting role
USEFUL CONTACTS
GARDENS & LIFESTYLE
DESIGNS IN COLOUR
KEY FACTS
IN THE AREA
BLOOMS OFFERING COLOUR FROM SPRING TO SUMMER
Branching out
Branching out
OUTSIDE INFLUENCE
Patio essentials
Decking
SUNNY OUTLOOK
SAM SHIPMAN
MEDITERRANEAN PLANT CHOICES
TERRACOTTA ARMY
Welcome in WILDLIFE
Welcome in WILDLIFE
WOVEN IN TIME
FRENCH BROCANTE SHOPPING MAP
Antique carpet and rug care
Exhibition
Where to shop
Meet the collector
VINTAGE TREASURES
A stitch in time
PETWORTH HOUSE
PETWORTH HOUSE
SUE RHODES
Under blue skies
Citrus delight
Having a ball
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