Homes for how we live now

The secret to a calming, organised home is to ensure you have a place for everything, so optimise your space with these clever buys and design ideas

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

JESSICA AND ELLIOT’S BRISTOL TERRACE WAS STRIPPED BACK TO BRICK, EXTENDED AND RECONFIGURED. NOW IT’S A MODERN SPACE PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING

Designer Amy Knerr used an earthy palette and a rich layering of materials to create a look that’s both restful and refined

JO AND CHRIS KEPT THEIR COOL WHILE MAKING A MOVE TO THE COAST, STARTING A FAMILY AND RENOVATING THEIR NEW HOUSE FROM BOTTOM TO TOP

Kitchen island or table? It’s a little distinction that makes a big difference to the appearance and function of a kitchen or utility room, finds Arabella Youens