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.

Period Living

Editor’s Letter

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The journal • This January, make it a New Year’s resolution to learn how to sew, treat yourself to luxurious new bedlinen and towels, and add cosy homewares for comfort throughout the winter months

2025 CALENDARS • Make it a good year with a nature-inspired planner

SEW AT HOME

CHARLOTTE SALT

Cast a warm glow • Brighten up a dark winter’s day and add instant atmosphere and captivating scents with soft, fragrant candlelight

HOMES & DECORATING

Cosy country • Evoke the warmth and character of a rural retreat that has organically evolved over the years by decorating with rich earthy colours, rustic natural materials and nostalgic, bucolic prints

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Merry and bright • Hannah and Luke Peachey-Thacker’s Victorian terraced home is filled with the stories of treasured heirlooms, and with colour, fun and excitement as they prepare for their first Christmas here as a family of four

All in white • Inspired by her love of pale French country interiors, Jane Kellar revived the interior of her 17th-century Northamptonshire home, enhancing its cosy character and original features

Hearth & home • Rachel Ashfield’s candle-lit Victorian cottage is a charming, rustic haven where she can truly relax and celebrate the season

Season’s greetings • Sharing precious moments with loved ones is what the festive season is all about for Carmen Quint, whose beautifully restored home is all set for a family party

The perfect sit • From deciding on the right shape and construction, to looking at fabrics and designs, we help you find the sofa or armchair to complete your space

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DESIGN & RENOVATION

Serene space • Channelling subtle vintage charm, this understated kitchen design allows the original Victorian features to shine

Take comfort • Adding personal elements and soft touches to your kitchen can create a calming and welcoming space that deserves the title of ‘the heart of the home’

House journal

The heat is on • From traditional period radiators to more minimalist designs and underfloor heating, we explore the different options to help you find the best fit for your home

Underfloor heating • From choosing the right type, budgeting and protecting your home’s original features, we ask the experts for their advice on installing underfloor heating in a period home

Full coverage • Acting as a barrier against the elements, a roof’s maintenance is paramount, but its colour, shape and texture are important, too, so think carefully before making changes

GARDENS & LIFESTYLE

Winter al fresco • Get cosy outdoors with these simple updates and turn your garden into a cocooning entertaining space to celebrate with friends and family

Silver inch plant • With leaves in deep green and glistening silver, and vibrant purple underneath, this fast-growing trailing houseplant is sure to catch the eye

COLD CLARITY • While much of the garden sheds foliage and flowers in winter, a structure of evergreens, features and architectural plants will...