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25 BEAUTIFUL HOMES

June 2025

First time renovators, three-bed semi, 1950s house renovation, 25 Beautiful Homes, Jane Crittenden

CREATIVE PROCESS

When Lucy Wiltsher bought her first home, she rediscovered her artistic side as she set about updating each of the rooms

June 2025

25 Beautiful Homes June 2025, classic bathroom, barn conversion, RS Bathroom Designs

CLASSIC REVIVAL

Keeping the architectural bones at the heart of her design, Liza Medlam has created a timeless bathroom packed with personality

May 2025

Sitting room makeover, living room transformation, 25 Beautiful Homes May 2025, interiors journalist

EASY ELEGANCE

A living space in a 1940s home now feels fresh and bright but also sophisticated - perfect for relaxing and entertaining

May 2025

California house, Jane Crittenden journalist and writer, floral wallpaper, 25 Beautiful homes May 25

HERITAGE SITE

The English owner of this Californian home asked designer Sara Arntz to incorporate characterful British style into every room 

April 2025

Sean Symington, Suffolk farmhouse, Jane Crittenden journalist, Bristol interior designer

PRINTS CHARMING

Pretty patterns and colours are the stars of this characterful living space in a restored farmhouse

April 2025

25 Beautiful Homes April 2025, interiors magazine, Keyhole Interiors, Melinda Kiss,  Cumbria cottage

MODERN CLASSIC

This country cottage has a charming contemporary look courtesy of designer Melinda Kiss

April 2025

April 2025

April 2025

Main Kitchens, Jane Crittenden homes and interiors journalist, barn conversion, 25 Beautiful Homes

HIGH IMPACT

The success of this kitchen all came down to the choice of units, which are striking but let the space do the talking


April 2025

April 2025

April 2025

Polly Ashman interior designer, Jane Crittenden writer, Victorian terrace, neutral decor

KEEP CALM

It may be a busy family home, but this Victorian terrace always feels relaxed thanks to a palette of neutrals and blues and clever storage - designer Polly Ashman tells all

March 2025

Magazine house, rustic sitting room, cottage living room, @aliceleighdesign, interiors journalist

COTTAGE CORE

Easy-going and cosy sum up this delightfully rustic living space perfectly

March 2025

Interiors magazines, American house interiors, @elnidointeriors, colonial house style

HISTORY LESSON

Under the guidance of designer Jeneffer Jones Punjani, a Colonial Revival house learned how to embrace the past and present

March 2025

25 Beautiful Homes March 2025, kitchen makeover, @claire.totman.designs, Jane Crittenden writer

A BIG DEAL

Extending isn't always the answer to creating more space in the home - as this cleverly redesigned kitchen proves 

February 2025

Claire Totman interiors, 25 Beautiful Homes February 2025, neutral sitting room, classic interiors

ALL CHANGE

It's hard to believe this beautiful sitting room infused with character was once a dark and dreary garage 

January 2025

Interiors journalist Jane Crittenden, coastal cottage, Hutley-Humm, patterned textiles, south Devon

COMFORT & JOY

A delightful colour palette brought renewed joy to this much-loved coastal holiday cottage, thanks to designer Melissa Hutley's impeccable style 

 

January 2025

Coastal interior design, 25 Beautiful Homes, Bean Interiors, interiors journalist Jane Crittenden,

HOME FOR GOOD

With the coast and countryside within easy distance, pretty blues and greens suit Amanda and Oliver Wilson's forever home

November 2024

November 2024

@bayswaterinteriors, Jane Crittenden interiors journalist, new build interior design, grand design

LUXE LOOK

A couple building their dream home needed the interiors to reflect its grandeur so Gemma Hill at Bayswater Interiors came in to work her magic

November 2024

November 2024

TIME AFTER TIME

The palette of warm, earthy neutrals that designer Claire Totman chose for the reinvention of her Edwardian terrace will always be in style

October 2024

Jane Crittenden, 25 Beautiful Homes, Harriet Sinclair-Wilson Fable Interiors, Edwardian house

FAMILY VALUES

A blend of classic and contemporary by Harriet Sinclair-Wilson of Fable Interiors creates a home ready for the rigours of modern life

August 2024

Kebony cladding, shou sugi ban, Gruff Architects, wow factor, cottage extension, old and new design

MODERN LOVE

Gemma and Lewis Donoghue bought a two-up, two-down period cottage at auction and brought it into the 21st century

July 2024

Jane Crittenden, 25 Beautiful Homes, Michelle Shakallis Interiors, Kent townhouse, wallpaper

DOUBLE VISION

Knocking two houses into one created the space Louise Winters needed for herself and her four teenage children

July 2024

Bean Interiors, interiors journalist Jane Crittenden, Eastern interiors, custom joinery, Sussex

A TASTE OF THE EAST

How do you give a country barn hints of elegant Eastern style? The couple who live here after moving back from Hong Kong asked designer Emma Capron for help

June 2024

April 2024

June 2024

25 Beautiful Homes, June 2024, London home, Resi Architects, vibrant marble kitchen, Jane Crittenden

MOOD MAKER 

Every room in Melissa Murray-Serter's updated terrace has something unique about it and this adds up to a home that has a wonderful atmosphere

May 2024

April 2024

June 2024

Bunny Hall project, Jane Crittenden interiors writer, Victorian terrace project, internal Crittall

ALL CHANGE

Gutting their Victorian terrace allowed Barbara and David Hall to replan the layout to improve flow and maximise space 

April 2024

April 2024

April 2024

Glamorous bathroom, luxury ensuite, bold bathroom tiles, monochrome ensuite, Jane Crittenden

HIGH DRAMA

A bold combination of monochrome tiles give this en suite plenty of personality

April 2024

April 2024

Jane Crittenden interiors journalist, Californian house, beach house, coastal interiors

CALIFORNIAN LIVING

This new-build beach house has serious West-Coast style credentials and it's all down to interior designer Christine Vroom

April 2024

25 Beautiful Homes, bedroom makeover, Bayswater Interiors, Jane Crittenden journalist, USA decor

LIGHT FANTASTIC

Filled with smart decorating decisions - from textured wallpaper to floor uplighters - this bright sleep space is sensational

April 2024

25 Beautiful Homes April 2024, Life Size Architecture, selfbuild, London self-build, Jane Crittenden

HOME OF THE BRAVE

Knocking down a house and building another one takes guts - and that's just what the Newton family has done

March 2024

March 2024

March 2024

Jane Crittenden, Victorian flat renovation, blue kitchen, antiques, www.editionsldn.com, curated art

CONSERVATION METHOD

The Victorian heritage of Rebecca Buckland's flat informs its rich and atmospheric interiors infused with antique finds and natural materials 

March 2024

March 2024

March 2024

Neutral decor, Topology Interiors, how to layer neutrals, Jane Crittenden author, Worlds Apart

NEUTRAL GEAR

There's nothing bland about the neutrals used in Caitlin Chan's personality-packed apartment

March 2024

March 2024

March 2024

White decor, layering neutrals, Faye Robinson Interiors, interior design, Jane Crittenden writer

HOUSE OF DREAMS

Lucy Peters never imagined she'd live in the gorgeous Georgian property she walked by every day, but now its her

March 2024

January 2024

March 2024

Living room makeover, Period living room, sitting room decor, Rebecca Hughes Interiors, Crittenden

SMART CASUAL

Period details are at the heart of this scheme, with contemporary elements creating an all-important relaxed feel 

January 2024

January 2024

January 2024

Maisonette project, African interiors, blues and yellow, Jane Crittenden author, blue kitchen

A HOMECOMING

Sarah and Frank Alem's maisonette has had a big remodel - and when that was done they filled it with pieces that celebrate their heritage

December 2023

25 Beautiful Homes, Dec 2023, interior designer home, London interior designer, interiors journalist

HOME COMFORTS: A home that speaks to a colour palette of neutrals, charcoal and warm gold - with a hint of Italian - gave Gloria Gambini the calm, familiar feeling she craved 

November 2023

25 Beautiful Homes November 2023, elegant bathroom, bathroom ideas, USA home, Jane Crittenden

FULL OF GRANDEUR: Carefully considered design details bring a contemporary twist to the traditional styling of this en suite

October 2023

October 2023

Modern rustic interiors, self-build, Scotland, Scandi interiors, Jane Crittenden, 25 Beautiful Homes

MODERN RUSTIC: Low-key yet characterful schemes were the order of the day for Liz Hallam's self-build to ensure there was no competition with the amazing views 

October 2023

September 2023

October 2023

Elegant living room decor, living room interior design, living room ideas, interiors journalist

RELAXED ELEGANCE: Changes to this family home allowed a wonderfully laid-back refinement to be restored to this sitting room

September 2023

September 2023

September 2023

25 Beautiful Homes, September 2023, USA interior design, bedroom interiors, four poster bed

A MODERN CLASSIC: This sleeping space is a class act, achieving a sophisticated look that merges the contemporary and the traditional beautifully 

August 2023

September 2023

September 2023

CHARACTER STUDY: The goal for this 1970s home was for it to have classic style - architect and designer Claire Totman achieved just that

August 2023

Muted interiors, greens and blues decor, @janecrittenden, 25 Beautiful Homes, Topology Interiors

COME ON IN: With a limited budget but clever design ideas, a plain living space has become an inviting place to be

August 2023

25 Beautiful Homes magazine, interior designer, gambini-interiors.com, neutrals, Jane Crittenden

AMAZING SPACE: Emma and Peter Daniel's uninspiring 1970s house was completely rejigged to create one incredible family home

May 2023

April 2023

Jane Crittenden writer, topologyinteriors.com, interior designer, beige decor, neutral paint

GOOD VIBES: Relaxed earthy tones and vintage styles brought personality back into a previously plain white living space

April 2023

April 2023

Coastal bedroom, blues and neutrals, restful bedroom, Jane Crittenden writer, greta-mae.co.uk

SERENE SANCTURY: Bleached blues and chic sand tones reflect the clifftop setting of this blissful bedroom hideaway

March 2023

March 2023

Muted interiors, beige paint, minimalist style, @janecrittenden, 25 Beautiful Homes, Topology

CALM & COLLECTED: Cohesive schemes in shades of cream, beige and green have given Athina Bluff the soothing sanctuary she craves at the end of a hectic working day

March 2023

March 2023

Mid-century modern, mid-century furniture, fluted wood, matthewgilesarchitects.com, Edwardian

MODERN REVIVAL: Bianca and Christos Michaels' Edwardian semi has had a thoroughly contemporary makeover - and it now has the most wonderful mid-century modern look

February 2023

February 2023

Luxe interiors, Neeshay Nouman, interior designer, holiday house, minimalist interiors, monochrome

HOME FROM HOME: Known for her knack for making minimalist schemes luxe, designer Neeshay Nouman applied that talent to this family holiday house

February 2023

February 2023

Self-build, oak frame, oak-frame house, oak beams, barn home, Welsh Oak Frame,  @janecrittenden

STEEPED IN TRADITION: Having previously lived in a listed cottage, Julie Schofield and Jonathan Dean wanted their new-build to feel full of history

January 2023

CONTINENTAL CHRISTMAS: Originally from Germany and a trained interior designer, Thorsten van Elten was always going to have a home with European flair

January 2023

November 2022

PERFECTLY CURATED: Architecture spans the centuries in this Grade-II listed cottage, inspiring Mark Camillin and Liam Denny to mix interior styles for an original result

November 2022

November 2022

November 2022

Designer home, Nikki Deakin interior designer, 25 Beautiful Homes, Jane Crittenden writer, project

LIGHT & SHADE: Neutral schemes punctuated with black accents look super smart in Kathy Rosenberg's bungalow

November 2022

November 2022

November 2022

COUNTRY CONNECTION: Interior designer Abi Powell brought her 17th-century cottage right up to date with a modern palette of rich greens and blues 

October 2022

MAKE A WISH: Stephen Treadway gave up his day job so that he and his wife Shan could follow their dream of renovating a farmhouse

November 2022

Georgian farmhouse project, drawing room, period drama, 25 Beautiful Homes, Nov 2022 Jane Crittenden

TRUE ROMANCE: Leah Lane's Grade II-listed farmhouse is as beguiling as the period dramas that inspired its interiors 

October 2022

September 2022

25 Beautiful Homes, barn conversion, barn project, Sussex house, contemporary barn, house project

MODERN COUNTRY: It's hard to believe that pink carpets and faux French fireplaces used to rule the roost in Tamsin and Paul Clarke's chic and contemporary barn conversion

September 2022

September 2022

25 Beautiful Homes, Sept 2022, green kitchen, blue kitchen, South Africa home, @laracross86

ROOM TO MANOEUVRE: Relocating the kitchen initiated a whole house decor refresh in Lara Cross and Dan Sanders' home

July 2022

25 Beautiful Homes, July 2022, coastal house, Crittenden, interiors journalist. @neverfullyfinished

CHANGING TIDES: Andy and Laura Lock started from scratch to turn their single-storey home into a three-floor one in order to make the most of the sea views

July 2022

PICTURE PERFECT: A peaceful countryside setting inspired Nick and Tara Jordan to convert two barns into a family home with expansive views

June 2022

25 Beautiful Homes, London flat project, open plan kitchen, roof terrace, Barker & Stonehouse

IN A NEW LIGHT: Gareth Jones and Mary Pittman-Jones radically redesigned their apartment to get a plethora of light and space

May 2022

25 Beautiful Homes, May 2022, 1970s house, retro style, floral wallpaper, orange and brown, vibes

BACK TO THE FUTURE: Gillian and Richard Milner embraced the history of their 1970s house - giving it a retro look that's truly groovy

May 2022

COUNTRY CHARM: Nicola Casperson drew inspiration from boutique hotels to turn her characterless cottage into a charismatic and relaxing abode

June 2022

25 Beautiful Homes, June 2022, maximalist interiors, party house, brass island, house renovation

A SPECIAL BLEND: A mix of cultural experiences from abroad influenced the interiors of Vix and Don Brenninkmeijer's family home

April 2022

25 Beautiful Homes mag, April 2022, bungalow project, Nordic style, vintage finds, natural interiors

A PERFECT BLEND: Scandi clean lines and pre-loved vintage finds come together in Cathrine Tjore and Simon Keeley's beautiful bungalow, united by natural materials and earthy colours

April 2022

25 Beautiful Homes magazine, April 2022, neutral scheme, Crittall windows, modern classic aesthetic

IN HARMONY: A modern classic aesthetic is perfectly in tune with both the period and contemporary features of Sarah and Rupert Davis' period home

April 2022

25 Beautiful Homes, April 2022, Jane Crittenden, seaside house, chic home, coastal house, bungalow

THE LONG VIEW: After a year of careful planning, Annette Pisani and Claire Winchester began work to turn their dated chalet bungalow into a chic seaside abode

February 2022

25 Beautiful Homes, February 2022, mid-century decor, vintage style, grey kitchen, terrazzo tiles

VINTAGE BLEND: Jane McCarthy and her husband, Ian Harman combined their love of mid-century design with inspiration taken from time spent living in Australia 

December 2021

September 2021

25 Beautiful Homes, December 2021, period home, antiques and vintage, Victorian, @thedecorativemum

LOVE AND CHERISH: Continuing the family passion for antiques, Kerry and Andy Warren filled their home with treasured pieces

September 2021

September 2021

25 Beautiful Homes, September 2021, London interiors, @vawdreyhouse, blue kitchen, gold interiors

POLISHED GEM: Lisa Gordon craved a chic interior-designed home and found the answer in a jewel palette of blues and golds

October 2021

October 2021

RESTFUL RETREAT: A traditional colour palette and a mix of well-loved furniture gave Sarah Laming's seaside cottage a relaxed holiday feel

October 2021

October 2021

CAPITAL GAINS: Pauline Gidoin paired designer pieces with high-street finds in her cool yet comfortable London apartment

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