25 Beautiful Homes

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CALMING influence • Through a careful restoration, Bruce Peach’s heritage home in Cape Town has been reimagined as a sophisticated escape from the bustle of urban living

STYLE inspiration • The sophisticated interiors in Bruce’s home are all about serene neutrals, tactile layers and a few standout pieces

Sense of identity • Wonderful colour, character and comfort define this inviting family home – thanks to the designs of Cath Beckett and Liv Taylor of Yellow London

CREATIVE canvas • For over 20 years, Catherine Colebrook’s home has been a place where she can experiment with design – and it’s where her successful business started

Out of the ordinary • A soaring double-height extension has taken George and Alice Marlowe’s terraced home from nice to absolutely fabulous

A fine VINTAGE • Lola Swift’s Edwardian villa has the uncanny ability to feel modern and of a bygone era all at the same time – and it’s totally charming

ABSOLUTE GEM • At the heart of this Edwardian apartment is an exquisite, jewel-toned space that radiates personality

A happy homecoming • Interior designer Karina Heaslip transformed this Regency villa for a family returning from overseas, blending period charm with a contemporary extension

Passion project • Although Shauna O’Handley and her husband Adam Glabay had a long history of renovations, with this ‘ugly duckling’ property it was the first time they took on most of the work themselves

Rich pickings • Touches of opulence and warm hues are the hallmarks of this luxe home designed by Jo Kaur Llogarajah

Timeless elegance • The perfect mix of calm colours, natural textures and antique pieces have come together beautifully in Jade Mclean’s seaside home

CHANNEL CROSSING • Nathalie and Mathieu chose an English kitchen for their French home, creating a stylish, calm and inviting design

Style & sensitivity • Annie and Tom Robertson called on designer Caz Myers to gracefully bring their Edwardian semi into the 21st century

STYLE inspiration • Annie and Tom’s period property has been brought to life with bold patterns and colour

Tradition with a twist • Unsure how to blend their love of colour while respecting their home’s past, Sarah and David Bradford sought advice from an interior designer who helped them revitalise the property

Ray of sunshine • Olivier Granet-Sottis’ delightfully relaxed French seaside house showcases a carefully curated mix of antiques and art from all over the world

CENTRE OF ATTENTION • A classic cook’s table forms the centrepiece of this tasteful family kitchen in a city townhouse

Open house • When Natalie Benes and her husband Anthony found this doer-upper, they knew it could be the bright and spacious home they dreamed of

Mid-century magic • There were two priorities for the renovation of this 1950s LA home – honouring the architecture and making it a retreat from the bright lights of the big city – and designer Coco Greenblum did just that

A light touch • Preserving the character of this villa while bringing it into the modern day was the challenge for Cecilie Bøllingtoft

BRIGHT OUTLOOK • A large picture window and a skylight over the shower mean this luxury en suite is always filled with light

SLOW LIVING • When Alan Houmann and Joshua Green escaped the city for coastal life, they found a Georgian house that they’ve turned into a tranquil – and artful – home

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