Country casual

With its natural textures, inky tones and artfully upcycled finds, this holiday home has been designed to soothe the soul

A chance discovery inspired the transformation of this 19th-century farmhouse, resulting in a stunning family home more in touch with the surrounding countryside

Thanks to the narrowest of extensions, the owners of this welcoming home were able to create a stylish space that suits them perfectly

A 16th-century dwelling has been sensitively refreshed, resulting in a home brimming with original character, while boasting an easy-to-live-with, modern sensibility

Buying a dilapidated cottage in a bankruptcy sale led Kirstin Eriksson to fulfil her dream of country living and inspired a change of career, too

A former railway cottage in Helmsley has become a peaceful country retreat in tune with its past