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Owners of as many as 80 per cent of period homes risk losing a lot of money if their properties are damaged or destroyed. Heritage expert Peter T J Rumley explains.

We shine some light on the recent disappearance of some of Canterbury’s much-loved cast-iron lampposts.

Whether you’ve got an empty annexe or a garage that’s seen better days, there are plenty of options when it comes to converting your outbuildings.

The good thing about upcycling is that there really are no limits to what you can create. It’s a sustainable, cost-effective option, and anyone can join the upcycling revolution and undertake a range of upcycled furniture projects – no previous skills required.

Previously in our period house style guide we looked at the 1940s and 50s, and the emergence of mid-century modern. It was the modernist movement’s response to the less decadent post war period, which resulted in buildings that were not just utilitarian, but practical and stylish.

We chat to Rebecca of Little Interiors, based here in Kent, as she offers her top tips and tricks to enhance and refresh your period property.

Everything you need to know.

It’s been 10 years this year since I started The Garden Creative after winning a competition to have my garden design built at The Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Flower Show.

Think of your outside spaces, and the chances are you’re remembering how they look, rather than the scents you associate with them. It’s time to claim the garden for your nose.

With the arrival of spring we’re all feeling that little bit more optimistic, and this is the perfect time of year to make plans for the year ahead.