A double-storey extension turned Olivia Ruckley’s cottage into a spacious, light and practical family home

YEARS IN THE PLANNING, LAURA’S RURAL IDYLL FINALLY BECAME REALITY WHEN SHE FOUND THE PERFECT COTTAGE AND SET ABOUT BRINGING IT BACK TO LIFE WITH COLOUR

Rebecca and Tom Clarke weren’t afraid to take on a major renovation in pursuit of their perfect home

Faced with the challenge of integrating a new extension into a classic Victorian villa, designer Laura Stephens sought to create a functional kitchen-diner filled with heritage charm

Beth and Dan Tarling took on an old cottage near a Cornish coastal path and created a colourful, layered look that celebrates the cottage’s seaside setting

Once dark and dated, the interiors of this traditional country cottage have been transformed into beautiful, modern spaces for owner Louise Stewart