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 February, update your home with elegant paint colour combinations, add layers with natural linen throws and patterned blankets, and learn how to make a soy wax candle

News

3 buys APRONS • Don a fun cover-up to brighten any domestic duty

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FLOOR FILLERS • From natural hand-braided to geometric designs with pops of colour, transform your space with one of these stylish rugs

HOMES & DECORATING

Consciously curated • Create timeless interiors that are big in personality but leave a small footprint on the planet with these thoughtful and sustainable decorating ideas

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Happy returns • It took some vision to create an elegant family home from a neglected house with an awkward layout. Luckily, Jayne Preston knew exactly where to start

Medieval mystery • With its original features overshadowed by unsympathetic alterations, this historic manor was crying out for careful restoration. Architect Stefan Pitman took on the huge task of reviving the property, while maintaining its existing character and charm

A home from home • Danielle Bux found the ultimate country escape from her hectic US lifestyle in this 17th-century cottage, which she renovated remotely during the pandemic

Uptown world • There was never a question of downsizing for empty nesters Ans and Marc Ketelaars, who moved back to the city and bravely took on the major renovation of a listed townhouse

DESIGN & RENOVATION

Artist’s impression • Home to artist and garden designer Julia Williams, this light-filled kitchen is bright and breezy, and yet filled with character and warmth

Perfect pantries • Optimise the storage capacity in a kitchen and elevate your organisation game with a purpose-built, integrated or freestanding pantry

Sky-high thinking • The approach to designing a loft will differ from other rooms in your home. These tips will help you make the most of the space

House journal

Salvaged treasures • Reclaiming and repurposing furniture and fittings offers an authentic way to add character to your home – it’s also a more sustainable way to renovate

Draught excluders • Preventing chilly air getting in can improve a home’s energy efficiency, but take care not to prevent an old building’s ability to ‘breathe’ where needed

Brought to light • In the first of a new feature series, from candles and chandeliers to prismatic glass shades, we consider the roots of enduring lighting designs that remain attractive and relevant for period homes today

Clear outlook • Often called the eyes of the home, updating or restoring your windows can revitalise both a property’s efficiency and appearance

GARDENS & LIFESTYLE

SETTING THE SCENE • Even in the peaceful serenity of winter, a sense of drama is always present at Morton Hall Gardens in Worcestershire, when architectural shapes take centre stage

Chinese money plant • Named for its coin-like leaves, this beautiful and easy-to-care-for houseplant is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to its...