Longevity was at the forefront of the refresh of this Victorian terrace, where designer Sophie Pringle has created a hard-working family home that stills feels refined

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Serendipity played a big part in designer Fiona Duke finding this house and then it took time to make it her own

Renovating this Victorian property was a labour of love for Emer Gillespie, who’s created a space packed with clever touches

Mark Aspinall’s 1920s bungalow needed a lot of TLC, but now it’s the most inviting place to be in

Paula Costa and David Rushford put their own stamp on this historic former post office with a considered blend of old and new, and a calm, neutral palette