Revisiting the classics

A Texan home built 25 years ago has entered a new chapter – one that focuses on getting different generations of family together in spaces that are convivial and full of character

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

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

Daring to be different, the owner of this Victorian terrace embraced all of the house’s quirks to ensure that every design decision honoured its history

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

A Victorian townhouse turned out to be Rachel and Chris Clasper’s dream home, and a wonderful setting for their new-found passion for collecting antiques