Period drama

When Katherine Clark found a part-converted barn to buy, it ended up being the best decision for her and her family

With a careful nurturing of her 17th-century home’s exquisite character, Kayleigh Cornish has brought it back to life, filling it with vintage treasures and unexpected colour

RYAN JAMES AND PARTNER CRAIG HAVE TOTALLY TRANSFORMED THEIR SMALL COTTAGE WITH SMART DECORATING AND SPACE-SAVING TRICKS

Taking on and reviving a special Victorian home she had long admired gave Jess Shah space to honour the antique and vintage pieces passed down through her family

Donya and Chris Briggs lovingly restored a beautiful Victorian property, preserving its original charm while incorporating modern touches

Experience and attention to detail really paid off when a couple of serial renovators bought a neglected period home in London, bringing it back to its best with luxe finishes, harmonious colour schemes – and one or two brilliant bargains