A light touch

Renovating and reconfiguring her 1960s home sparked a passion for interior design in its owner – and a new career opportunity

Using her artistic talents, Karen Willis turned a jaded former rental property into a stunning first home for her and her husband

With its earthy tones, bold artwork and Nordic-meets-mid-century vibe, this 1970s detached house in North Yorkshire is a masterclass in curated cool

A clever rearrangement of this garden flat has ensured that every inch is filled with purpose and beauty

AN UPSIDE-DOWN FLOOR PLAN WAS THE SOLUTION FOR TIM FREEMAN AND LIZZIE O’NEILL’S NARROW BUT LIGHT-FILLED HOME

RENOVATING AND EXTENDING A COMPACT FLINT COTTAGE MEANT A BIGGER HOME FOR PAUL AND LUCI STADEN, WITH THE ADDED JOY OF THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH DOWNS ON THEIR DOORSTEP