At home with… christine!

No need to pack your bag! Sun-drenched kitchens, heirloom charm and pasta-ready platters bring southern Italy’s timeless, nonna-infused spirit into your home

Built only 20 years ago, this home has a heritage look that’s down to the use of antiques and aged finishes but also its designers – Sara Swabb and Tanya Smith-Shiflett

Moving from the Canadian countryside to London was a bit of a culture shock for Krista Hargrave, but creating a modern-rustic abode to suit her family’s lifestyle helped ease the transition

Taking on a Victorian home not touched in nearly four decades was a challenge one family relished – and the end result is a thoroughly charming mix of old and new

Sophie Bateman downsized to a quiet little cottage in West Sussex, paring back her possessions and making the most of every inch of space

WHEN NATALIE AND SAM BOUGHT A PLAIN-JANE TERRACE IN DEAL, THEY KNEW THEY COULD TRANSFORM IT WITH A MODERN EXTENSION AND A PALETTE OF CHEERFUL COLOURS