Kathrine kirk muff

Originally designed in a butterfly shape, this unusual house is a harmonious blend of styles, with a contemporary extension bringing light and clean lines to its historic bones

OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS, ELLE HAS CELEBRATED CREATIVITY OF ALL KINDS. HERE, A RANGE OF TODAY’S LEADING ARTISTS, WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DIRECTORS SHARE THE RITUALS, ROUTINES AND REALITIES BEHIND THEIR GREATEST WORKS, FROM MIND-BLOWING EXCEL SHEETS TO THE MAGIC OF THE DARK ROOM

JO AND CHRIS KEPT THEIR COOL WHILE MAKING A MOVE TO THE COAST, STARTING A FAMILY AND RENOVATING THEIR NEW HOUSE FROM BOTTOM TO TOP

A PITCHED ROOF EXTENSION WITH WOODEN CLADDING IS JUST ONE WAY VICKY AND GARETH HAVE NAILED NEW ENGLAND STYLE IN THEIR SEASIDE FAMILY HOME

A chance discovery inspired the transformation of this 19th-century farmhouse, resulting in a stunning family home more in touch with the surrounding countryside

JESSICA AND ELLIOT’S BRISTOL TERRACE WAS STRIPPED BACK TO BRICK, EXTENDED AND RECONFIGURED. NOW IT’S A MODERN SPACE PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING