Happy place

This Georgian gem was re-energised with a fresh palette and a sympathetic makeover that make the most of its elegant proportions and vintage character

Once dark and diminutive, the bijou interior of this traditional country cottage has been transformed into a place of beauty for owner Louise Stewart

English country houses – and the lavish layers of pattern and colour found in them – influenced the alluring aesthetic of this Australian homestead

SOPHIE AND CARL FELL FOR A TIRED 1930S PROPERTY IN LONDON AND TURNED IT INTO A SMART BUT INFORMAL HOME WITH THE SOCIABLE SPACES THEY CRAVED

A practical and timeless design can also be playful, colourful and full of surprises, as Jenna Botrie’s family home perfectly illustrates

A chance glance at a For Sale sign started the downsizing process for one couple and it’s truly simplified their life