Born from a barn

Sarah Stewart proved a little can go a long way when she transformed a tiny and dark Cornish cottage into a bright and airy coastal retreat

Coming from a farming family, Karen Attwood knew at first sight that this farmhouse was for her

Sue Harragin has a clutch of old black-and-white photographs which, though not in any way exceptional, offer a beguiling glimpse into everyday life at her moorland cottage some 70 years ago. The neat

Helen Cartwright’s converted cowshed proved the perfect place to embrace a new outdoor lifestyle and enjoy the wide country vistas from every room

Five years ago, a twist of fate led a couple to their dream seaside property, and now the once-neglected house is a stylish and welcoming family home

Thoughtful design decisions and a respect for its original features have transformed a run-down east London property into a serene, and very stylish, modern retreat