Twice as nice

After building work that doubled its size, this Edwardian home underwent a makeover that balances modern and vintage absolutely beautifully

A Victorian villa has been stripped of 1980s trimmings to become a gorgeous home for professional cook Gemma Wade and her family

Local stone, acres of glass and Japanese blackened timber have transformed a traditional 19th-century home on the Isle of Purbeck into a smart and stylish family home

Feel-good and fabulous, this maisonette gives full expression to the owners’ passion for bold design

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

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