Natural connection

Louise and James Woods reached a stage in their project when they weren’t sure where to turn – thankfully help was at hand to offer a fresh take

When one couple decided to build a new house they asked designer Francesca Leat to ensure it felt like a home that had been lived in and loved for years

A gentle renovation and a relaxed decorative approach has seen Marie Cottrell’s much-loved family home return to its past glory

When Giles Kime and his wife Katie bought a tired and badly extended 17th-century cottage, they set out to revive the old property and create a restful family home full of character

Sue Harragin has a clutch of old black-and-white photographs which, though not in any way exceptional, offer a beguiling glimpse into everyday life at her moorland cottage some 70 years ago. The neat

Sarah Stewart proved a little can go a long way when she transformed a tiny and dark Cornish cottage into a bright and airy coastal retreat