Eden on the water

Local stone, acres of glass and Japanese blackened timber have transformed a traditional 19th-century home on the Isle of Purbeck into a smart and stylish family home

The naturalistic design and planting of this hilltop garden in northern Italy were all about making the most of the majestic mountain views

Once dark and diminutive, the bijou interior of this traditional country cottage has been transformed into a place of beauty for owner Louise Stewart

This beachside family holiday home in a quiet part of Cornwall has been given a cosy makeover that has made every room warm and inviting

A Victorian townhouse turned out to be Rachel and Chris Clasper’s dream home, and a wonderful setting for their new-found passion for collecting antiques

Designer Róisín Lafferty rose to the challenge of turning a pair of semi-detached houses into one unique family home