Magical moments

CLAIRE HAS GOT THE BALANCE BETWEEN GRAND PERIOD DETAILS AND CONTEMPORARY FAMILY LIVING SPOT ON

Taking on and reviving a special Victorian home she had long admired gave Jess Shah space to honour the antique and vintage pieces passed down through her family

Timeless elegance combines with sophisticated minimalism in this period townhouse, skilfully revamped for modern living

Moving to the countryside to be nearer to their homeware shop, Laura and Will Mellor indulged their love of craftsmanship to renovate a Georgian cottage

Having experience creating hospitable spaces in the hotel sector came in hand when designer Samantha Johnson updated this thoroughly charming period cottage

Inspired by chic metropolitan apartments across Europe, Ruth Corbett and Paul Rodgers channelled a similar aesthetic for their own home