A colourful christmas

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

Colour and pattern are the building blocks of this family home, transformed by owners who have decorating in their DNA

Lindsey and Dave Parker reinvigorated a dated 1980s property, transforming it into a bright and breezy dream home

Jenny Cook returned from life abroad, restoring a Georgian home in Suffolk into a colourful haven filled with antiques, art and treasures from her travels

Having decorated in a traditional style when she first moved in, Felicity Hunt had a rethink, choosing florals, stripes and checks for a much more colourful look

Emilia and Brian Lacy brought their Georgian farmhouse to life with elegant pattern and classic colour, unearthing its rich history in the process