A neutral colour palette and luxurious finishes combine to create a stylish family home

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

Compact kitchens can feel grand when thoughtful layouts, smart storage and standout materials are involved

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

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

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