Latest articles by Karen Darlow
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‘People can be a bit afraid of using wallpaper for a kitchen, but I love seeing pattern'
This home is a masterclass in how to make festive decorations work with a room's wallpaper and fabric designs
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'Not many people could claim that Banksy paid for their kitchen'
A lifetime’s collection of vintage bargains, and a little help from a world-famous graffiti artist, created this unique home
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'I opened the door and saw woodchip wallpaper and nicotine-stained ceilings everywhere'
The owner could see the potential in an old and disused pub to become his ideal home
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'I'd always dreamt of this house' says the homeowner of this stunning Georgian farmhouse
This Georgian farmhouse was the perfect match for the dream home its owner had on her Pinterest board for years
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A 1920s seaside cabin transformed into a peaceful haven
This timber-clad cabin has been beautifully restored to become a wonderful weekend retreat
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You'd never believe this home was once a squash court
This amazing transformation shows what can be achieved with a bit of imagination and vision
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An English village home with an American colonial vibe
Resourceful decoration and furnishing of this cottage captured memories of the owner's childhood in the States
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This glamorous Cotswolds cottage is filled with genius space-saving designs that look incredible
It's country cottage meets hotel chic
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Finding and renovating this Georgian farm cottage was the realisation of a dream the owner had for 25 years
Moving to the countryside and finding the perfect rural home had been years in the planning and finally became a reality
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The interior of this country house is as beautiful as its stunning surroundings
This country house has been given a sympathetic makeover, creating a relaxing, welcoming home in beautiful surroundings
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The bold and bright transformation of this extended kitchen was inspired by a stylish appliance
A humble kitchen appliance inspired the look of this bold and bright extended kitchen – now the perfect space to entertain
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'It wasn’t hard to imagine how good the house would look with a bit of care and attention'
This country house had been split in two but a careful renovation turned it back into a beautiful and welcoming single home once again
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This renter discovered a genius hack to give her home a bold, but reversible makeover
Tired of bland walls and boring fittings, this tenant got creative with colourful, easily reversible makeovers
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This homeowner saved £100s transforming their home with upcycled vintage finds
Having a good eye for the best secondhand or vintage buy saved the owner hundreds of pounds when furnishing this Victorian home
