Pop singer and actress Rachel Stevens reinvented a run-down bathroom to create a grounded yet glamorous sanctuary

‘A bathroom should feel like a sanctuary, so begin by understanding its purpose: is it a private retreat, a family hub or a welcoming guest space?’ advises Lizzi Catchpole, head of design at Catchpole

Being brave allowed Lisa and Lee to bring their neglected property back to life

In pursuit of a sleek, light-drenched and thoroughly modern home, Sara Mungeam radically remodelled and extended a 1950s house

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