Olivia Botrie has brought modern comforts and family-friendly functionality to her early 20th-century home – all while respecting its original character

A very clever (and small) extension has paid big dividends for Janet and Pete Hanson

For one family, renovating their kitchen unlocked light, space and a new way of living

Even though it had yellowing walls and brown carpets, this house was perfect for Joanna Thomson and her husband Ian

Once something of a 2000s time capsule, this American villa has been given a European feel by interior designer Evgenia Merson

Planning and designing a kitchen that functions beautifully for all daily routines, as well as being a joy to spend time in, is a matter of considering how the room will be used by the whole family. ‘