Taking on a Victorian home not touched in nearly four decades was a challenge one family relished – and the end result is a thoroughly charming mix of old and new

First-time renovator James Barnes looked to the artisanal approach of the arts and crafts movement to perfectly blend form and function in his 1930s home

An Edwardian semi in need of some TLC proved to be the perfect fit for Lucinda Kellaway and her family

Atop a hill with views of the sea, this Victorian villa has been lovingly decorated with mellow colours and handcrafted features to reflect the local countryside

There’s an artist studio look to this Victorian workers’ house and that’s because it’s in a neighbourhood full of creativity – designer Olivia Outred tells us more

It’s hard to believe that Emma Dahlman’s stunning and serene home was once a group of run-down bedsits – a smart renovation and aesthetic changed all that