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 month, refresh your home with a new wallpaper, discover the joys of growing and arranging your own cut flowers, and celebrate local talent at a county-wide art week

Meet the maker

LIGHT WORK • Both colourful and functional, these table lamps will brighten darker corners as the evenings grow longer and nights slowly draw in

HOMES & DECORATING

Teardrops of joy • From ditsy block-printed fabrics to bold, statement wallpapers, inject exotic elegance into interiors with classic and versatile paisley designs

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A Georgian revival • Max and Rosanna Wiseman embraced bold colour, layered textures and a dash of 18th-century spirit to transform their Norfolk country house

Heaven on earth • A soothing palette of mellow yellows and warm neutrals has transformed a former cider barn into an idyllic home for Gem, Thom and their family

Coming home • Returning to her childhood roots, Lynne Kersley bought the historic thatched cottage she fell in love with as a girl and, with her husband Stephen, began a major renovation to secure its future

Sunny spells • Olivia and Phil Elliott have created a welcoming family home in their Victorian seaside villa, blending colour, pattern and a timeless mix of old and new

Stencilling a wall • Trade expensive wallpaper for this more affordable yet equally effective decorating technique that will give your home bespoke character and unique interest

DESIGN & RENOVATION

A family affair • With her grandchildren at the forefront of her mind, Penelope Chilvers looked to create a kitchen that provided enough space for her family, while still retaining the farmhouse’s authentic charm

Floor fillers • Marrying essential durability with rich colours and textures, these flooring options bring plenty of authentic charm and excel in the heated kitchen environment

ENJOY 20% OFF* AT Weaver Green • Prepare your home for autumn with Weaver Green’s beautifully soft rugs, cushions, throws and furnishings, all crafted from its innovative Wonder Yarn, made from recycled plastic bottles

Work in progress • Housing everything you need to keep your home running smoothly, the ‘bootility’ combines the cleaning power of the utility with the organisation of a boot room

ROOM ESSENTIALS • Functional spaces don’t have to be devoid of personality, a fact that is clearly proven by this selection of pretty yet practical bootility buys

House journal

Blind date • Whether you prioritise privacy and light control or seek a practical window treatment for an awkward space, find a perfect match with these decorative yet functional designs

Call for order • Find a place for everything, from books to the dog bed, with these smart storage ideas that utilise every inch of space

Doubling up • Adding secondary glazing has the benefit of helping to increase the warmth and energy efficiency of your period home while retaining the character of original windows and glass

GARDENS & LIFESTYLE

Take in the view • With panoramic vistas, open skies and a...