Paula Costa and David Rushford put their own stamp on this historic former post office with a considered blend of old and new, and a calm, neutral palette

Danielle Bux found the ultimate country escape from her hectic US lifestyle in this 17th-century cottage, which she renovated remotely during the pandemic

Just a stone’s throw from the bustling streets of Bath, Lydia Fay’s elegant home looks out over an idyllic pastoral landscape, with sheep grazing in the field opposite and panoramic views of the Somer

Punchy tones and cheerful patterns create an uplifting feel in Sylvie and Mark Taylor’s cottage, where maximalist design brings verve to each bijou space

Lydia Macpherson and Nick MacKinnon, both poets, have turned a property on the wild Yorkshire Moors into a magical home

Lettie and Stephen Corbett returned to a favourite holiday spot to renovate a seaside cottage on the Isle of Mull, creating a colourful, blissful family retreat