Drawn from the land

Blending a monastic simplicity with warm shades, vibrant highlights and sculptural shapes, this converted church is now a heavenly haven that reflects both past and present

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

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

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

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

This month, get creative with patterned fabrics and wallpapers, make everlasting paper flowers and invest in some quality bed linen or tableware