Midwinter magic

A 16th-century dwelling has been sensitively refreshed, resulting in a home brimming with original character, while boasting an easy-to-live-with, modern sensibility

With its interplay of light and shade and a focus on hand-honed natural materials, the redesign of this London townhouse by Pernille Lind is endlessly evocative

With a renovation that has taken 40 years, Peet and Ruud Schreuder have breathed new life into their fascinating rural home, all the while lovingly preserving the treasures of days gone by

Rejuvenating this substantial 19th-century property has been a labour of love for Nina and Sam Ward, but they maintain it’s been worth the setbacks and the expense to achieve their forever home

Functional but with more than a touch of luxe, this updated Sixties home offers just the space and flow one family needs for themselves and their treasured collections of art, accessories and furniture

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