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.

Editor’s Letter

PERIOD LIVING

The journal • This March, celebrate the longer days and new beginnings, decorate with patterns inspired by nature, and invest in handmade pieces for the home, crafted using traditional skills

Meet the maker

Every second counts • Make sure you are always on time with our pick of the best-looking wall clocks, from design classics to something a little bit different

Spring fever • Welcome in the new season and freshen up your home with accessories and fabrics featuring familiar pretty florals

Soothing sage • Serene yet uplifting, this muted green acts like a neutral in interior design, permeating spaces with the comforting tones of nature

The rural dream • A chance sighting of a pretty country house heralded Emily and Mark Evans’ move out of London and their careful restoration of this historic home

Hidden treasure • David Reade undertook a major renovation of his parents’ historic home and discovered a centuries-old inglenook fireplace in the process

Colourful character • Chloe Jonason mixes jewel-like vintage textiles with contemporary pieces to give her traditional Georgian farmhouse a cheerful aesthetic

Fancy footwork • Whether you are gravitating to the warmth of wood, are seeking traditional stone or want to add pattern with tiles, we have rounded up some of the best flooring options for every space

Ancient & modern

House journal

Tidy up time • The secret to a beautiful home is plenty of storage to hide away clutter, so find a place for everything with our round-up of the best solutions

Fully drenched • A surprisingly good fit for period properties, wet rooms are flexible for spaces with awkward nooks and crannies and can be an invaluable addition to family homes

Leafy greens • Brimming with colour and character, this petite kitchen is a masterclass in small-space design

True hues • Reimagine your kitchen and introduce shades across the spectrum with these bright ideas for adding a vibrant or more subtle pop of colour to the space

Out on the tiles • While its crucial role is as the ‘hat’ of a home, a roof’s aesthetics are also important, so retain the shape and patina of old tiles and slates where possible

Set formations • Douglas Kent advises on the preservation of flint, which has been used extensively in areas where it occurs naturally and forms a distinctive part of the country’s architectural heritage

Wanted! READERS’ HOMES

GARDENS & LIFESTYLE

Spring splash • Gardening with wildlife in mind can significantly extend the seasons, as Margaret Noakes and her late husband John discovered when they moved to their pretty cottage in Hertfordshire

Monstera deliciosa • Discover how to care for this lovely gentle giant, with its distinctive fenestrated leaves and towering stature

SMALL WONDERS • Pint-sized they may be, but dwarf bulbs have great presence, projecting subtle colour, fragrance and sensuality onto a silent garden scene

Heart of stone • Andy Mills advises on how to design a beautiful rockery from natural stone, planted with a mix of alpines, perennials and small shrubs springing from the crevices

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