Smart moves

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

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

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

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

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

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