History lesson

BEDROOM FOCUS

Sunshine and ice-cream shades brought this room back to life

SITTING ROOM FOCUS

Taking on a Victorian home not touched in nearly four decades was a challenge one family relished – and the end result is a thoroughly charming mix of old and new

Sophie Bateman downsized to a quiet little cottage in West Sussex, paring back her possessions and making the most of every inch of space

An Edwardian semi in need of some TLC proved to be the perfect fit for Lucinda Kellaway and her family