An elegant christmas

Laura Falkenburg and her husband Tom have turned their boxy new-build into a welcoming family home with plenty of style and character – all without breaking the bank

Buying a dilapidated cottage in a bankruptcy sale led Kirstin Eriksson to fulfil her dream of country living and inspired a change of career, too

Anyone unfamiliar with Camber Sands might be surprised by the old-fashioned charm of this tiny coastal enclave. It’s tucked amongst the dunes, just a pebble’s throw from the beautiful historical town

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

Lara and James Barton’s cottage renovation ensured the rooms inside were every bit as beautiful and colourful as the views and the mountain setting

Thanks to the narrowest of extensions, the owners of this welcoming home were able to create a stylish space that suits them perfectly