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A run-down Victorian semi has been given a fresh start thanks to the expertise skills of designer Thea Ingram

Timeless elegance combines with sophisticated minimalism in this period townhouse, skilfully revamped for modern living

CLAIRE HAS GOT THE BALANCE BETWEEN GRAND PERIOD DETAILS AND CONTEMPORARY FAMILY LIVING SPOT ON

Experience and attention to detail really paid off when a couple of serial renovators bought a neglected period home in London, bringing it back to its best with luxe finishes, harmonious colour schemes – and one or two brilliant bargains

Bringing an interior designer on board helped the owner of this house discover his style – and fall in love with his home again

Designer Sacha Berger chose a unifying palette of caramel, amber, green and pink as the ideal backdrop for blending contemporary and vintage pieces