Period Living

Period Living is Britain's best-selling period homes magazine, offering inspiration, ideas and advice on all aspects of owning an older property. Discover beautiful real homes and gardens to inspire you, insight into the latest decorating trends and interior products that work with a traditional property, guidance from experts on maintaining and improving your home, and lifestyle features with a nostalgic focus. If you appreciate the timeless elegance and original character of old homes updated for modern life, Period Living is the magazine for you.

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Period Living

The journal • This month, celebrate the change in season with countryside-inspired homeware designs, learn the art of still-life oil painting and decorate with classic stripes

FULLY CLOTHED • Invest in a statement piece and gain closet control with these freestanding wardrobe designs – mix and match with other furniture styles for a unique, individual look

HOMES & DECORATING

THE COLOURS OF AUTUMN • As the garden is caught in the season’s mellow light, let nature’s captivating spectrum of earthy shades and textures inspire your interiors

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Finely crafted • A small cottage by the sea became fashion creative Colin Naylor’s colourful passion project, in which his renovation celebrates enduring craftsmanship in all its guises

Perfect vision • A Victorian townhouse turned out to be Rachel and Chris Clasper’s dream home, and a wonderful setting for their new-found passion for collecting antiques

Tower of strength • A medieval tower attached to a priory in a sleepy village inspired Paula Dormer to embark on a rewarding new life for herself in the French countryside

A layered aesthetic • With its eclectic mix of fabrics and artworks from around the world, set against a vibrant palette, this relaxed Edwardian home has a curated air of individuality

DESIGN & RENOVATION

Going underground • Bright colours, an open layout and versatile lighting turned Sarah and John Yates’ unwelcoming subterranean kitchen into the heart of the home

Cooking in colour • Brighten a blank kitchen by introducing multi-hued touches that add instant warmth and personality to the engine room of the home

Warm-hearted • From the humble open hearth to elaborate Victorian designs, the fireplace has evolved over time and has, for centuries, been the focal point of the home

Snuggle up • The perfect antidote to cold autumn evenings, a cosy snug offers a welcome sanctuary from the stresses of daily life

ROOM ESSENTIALS • Make sure your snug is the most welcoming room in the house with these cosy buys to create a scheme that guarantees warmth and relaxation

House journal

Sound asleep • Prioritise a good night’s rest by investing in a bed frame and mattress that will provide ample comfort and support, as well as ensuring that your room is a relaxing space

Guiding light • Look beyond lampshades and fitting styles, and curate a layered lighting scheme complete with dimmers and circuits for a functional yet relaxing home

WEEKEND PROJECT Tiling walls • Tiling has a reputation for being one of the more difficult DIY projects, but it is actually very achievable – here the experts share their guidance to help you achieve that professional finish

Current concerns • Period homes can often come with a host of old and faulty electrical wiring and unsafe connections, so check and update the system as a priority

GARDENS & LIFESTYLE

Beautiful bounty • Nothing beats home-grown crops for flavour, but if a kitchen garden with its regimented rows of fruit and vegetables doesn’t appeal, then consider creating a pretty potager

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