Longevity was at the forefront of the refresh of this Victorian terrace, where designer Sophie Pringle has created a hard-working family home that stills feels refined

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

WHEN BECKY AND IAN SAW THIS ELEGANT PERIOD PROPERTY IN THEIR MUCH-LOVED HOME TOWN OF COLCHESTER THEY KNEW IT WAS ‘THE ONE’

Renovating this Victorian property was a labour of love for Emer Gillespie, who’s created a space packed with clever touches

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

Serendipity played a big part in designer Fiona Duke finding this house and then it took time to make it her own