Design for life

A practical and timeless design can also be playful, colourful and full of surprises, as Jenna Botrie’s family home perfectly illustrates

For one young family, renovating this space transformed it into an all-day hangout

SOPHIE AND CARL FELL FOR A TIRED 1930S PROPERTY IN LONDON AND TURNED IT INTO A SMART BUT INFORMAL HOME WITH THE SOCIABLE SPACES THEY CRAVED

By mixing old and new, designers Alykhan Velji and Alison Connor have created a home with heart

This Georgian gem was re-energised with a fresh palette and a sympathetic makeover that make the most of its elegant proportions and vintage character

A chance glance at a For Sale sign started the downsizing process for one couple and it’s truly simplified their life