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

Local stone, acres of glass and Japanese blackened timber have transformed a traditional 19th-century home on the Isle of Purbeck into a smart and stylish family home

Niamh and John Willis rescued a 200-year-old Irish cottage and created a magical retreat for their young family to enjoy

This beachside family holiday home in a quiet part of Cornwall has been given a cosy makeover that has made every room warm and inviting

Alan Bird and Geraint Lewis have turned a medieval pub into a warm and welcoming home where natural materials, bespoke craftsmanship and pared-back elegance blend perfectly

After building work that doubled its size, this Edwardian home underwent a makeover that balances modern and vintage absolutely beautifully