Warm heart

Local stone, acres of glass and Japanese blackened timber have transformed a traditional 19th-century home on the Isle of Purbeck into a smart and stylish family home

Reworking the layout of this open-plan kitchen to have quiet areas for all the family was a huge success

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

When Amy and Nick Hughes decided to leave suburbia for life in the heart of London, they found an amazing apartment that was ripe for renovation

Bright colours, an open layout and versatile lighting turned Sarah and John Yates’ unwelcoming subterranean kitchen into the heart of the home

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