In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Period Living

• The journal
  This month, shop for the perfect armchair, learn embroidery online and bring the outside in with wallpaper, mirrors and lighting designs inspired by the British countryside
• Exotic garden
  Fill spaces with a sense of escapism and adventure by decorating with exuberant prints bursting with tropical flora and fauna. From embroidered botanical fabrics to shimmering jungle wallpapers, these vibrant designs will instantly ignite the senses
• House of dreams
  Rejuvenating this substantial 19th-century property has been a labour of love for Nina and Sam Ward, but they maintain it’s been worth the setbacks and the expense to achieve their forever home
• Echoes of the past
  With a renovation that has taken 40 years, Peet and Ruud Schreuder have breathed new life into their fascinating rural home, all the while lovingly preserving the treasures of days gone by
• Home & away
  Using clever ways to make the most of its compact proportions, Leah Clark has filled her pretty cottage with the artistic and decorative objects found on her travels
• Pure escapism
  Lettie and Stephen Corbett returned to a favourite holiday spot to renovate a seaside cottage on the Isle of Mull, creating a colourful, blissful family retreat
• All in the detail
  Meticulously designed with practicality in mind, Hannah Blake’s kitchen not only serves as a space to cook and dine but also as a beautiful backdrop for working from home
• Let there be light
  Elevate your kitchen design with a well-considered lighting scheme that combines practical illumination and softer touches
• Work & play
  Whether you need a permanent set-up for working from home, or are designing a room to spend time in crafting and enjoying hobbies, plan a space that will simultaneously aid concentration and spark creativity
• Curb the clutter
  The secret to a calming, organised home is to ensure you have a place for everything, so optimise your space with these clever buys and design ideas
• Vanity fayre
  A vanity unit makes a practical and stylish addition to any bathroom, whether you want a simple, elegant design or one with plenty of storage for bathing essentials
• Take to the floor
  Often reflecting the vernacular, flooring in a period home is guided by landscape and locality, but global travel and interaction over the centuries also began to influence design aspirations
• Any old iron
  The antique ironmongery that adorns old doors and windows is part of the history of the house, so keep it cared for and maintained by following our advice
• Painting walls
  Ensure you achieve a professional look every time with these expert tips for the best materials and techniques to transform your interiors with paint
• Winter bedding plants
  Enjoy the bold and long-lasting blooms of these gorgeous collections, bringing colour to your garden through autumn and beyond
• GARDEN FOR ALL SEASONS
  Prairie-style planting surrounds this classic Georgian house, creating texture and a sense of drama against the backdrop of meadows and coppiced woodland
• LATE-SUMMER PERFORMANCE
  Look to the beautiful beds and borders of Hidcote Manor to discover how to prolong the season of interest, with this advice from National Trust head gardener Lottie Allen
• Circle of life
  Connect with nature and your creativity by trying out this beautiful wildflower wreath project from floral artist Bex Partridge
• Front of house
  A thoughtfully designed front garden offers a warm welcome home, balances practical considerations and creates a healthy habitat for flora and fauna. Here’s how to do it
• A STUDY IN NATURE
  A move to the countryside reignited a love of wildlife for artist Kate Kato, who creates exquisite, lifelike sculptures of the flora and fauna growing in her garden and beyond
• Stepping into the past
  Vintage fruit-picking ladders – stalwarts of orchards for hundreds of years – are now cherished for their rustic charm and are finding new life as stylish, functional pieces in modern homes, as Alice Roberton explains
• Bateman’s
  After a love-at-first-sight viewing, novelist Rudyard Kipling found peace and sanctuary within the walls of this Jacobean house, located in the wooded landscape of the Sussex Weald
• Harvest time
  Make the most of home-grown fruits and vegetables by cooking up delicious meals and relishes packed with flavours from the garden or allotment
• Field and flower
  Mark the turn of the season by creating decorated lanterns to illuminate your evenings