Restored to splendour

Lively patterns and colours have ensured that Victoria and Mark’s historic rectory has joyful interiors that truly lift the spirits

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

Experience and attention to detail really paid off when a couple of serial renovators bought a neglected period home in London, bringing it back to its best with luxe finishes, harmonious colour schemes – and one or two brilliant bargains

A run-down Victorian semi has been given a fresh start thanks to the expertise skills of designer Thea Ingram

A CHANCE CONVERSATION PROMPTED ANNE AND JOHN TO EMBRACE A RURAL LIFESTYLE AND TRANSFORM A FORMER VICARAGE

In Vicki Joshi and Jimmy Barber’s Grade II-listed home, statement features nod to the grandeur of the Victorian era