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Period Living April 2010 issue

Creating a home from two Victorian semis

When two become one: Lynda and Peter Thomas knocked a pair of Victorian seafront semis into one to create a spacious and individual home. The couple have used a combination of reclaimed materials, antiques and junk shop finds, along with newer items, to create charming interiors.

Range cookers

Whether you’re feeding the family or a crowd, a range cooker is a versatile appliance. Here's some advice on what to consider when choosing a range cooker for your kitchen, plus a list of suppliers.

Creating a sociable kitchen

Make the most of any celebration with our guide to achieving a beautifully planned kitchen that’s a relaxed environment to cook and entertain in.

Refurbish a chair

Follow Helaine Clare’s eight-step plan to make a discarded dining chair look loved again. The simple project can be tackled over a weekend and will teach you basic upholstery techniques.

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This month our selection of traditional Easter decorations is sure to raise spirits during the holiday season.

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Readers' Awards

Enter your home in the Period Living Readers' Awards

If you’ve worked hard to renovate and decorate your old home and would like to see your efforts featured in Period Living, then why not enter our Readers’ Awards 2010? This year you have four opportunities to win a well-deserved break at a luxury hotel.

Competitions

French country-style sideboard from Sweetpea & Willow

Sweetpea & Willow have teamed up with PeriodLiving.co.uk to offer you the chance to win a charming country-style sideboard worth £325

 

Libera - Peace

We have teamed up with EMI Classics and Virgin Experience Days to offer you the chance to win a copy of Libera’s new album Peace and tickets to a champagne summer concert! Five runners-up will also win copies of the album.

Go to the competitions homepage.