Small but powerful gestures transformed a joyless urban apartment into a sunshine-hued home for a growing family

Paula Costa and David Rushford put their own stamp on this historic former post office with a considered blend of old and new, and a calm, neutral palette

This former police station is now a welcoming family home for Jo and Nigel Tutton, who have worked hard to preserve and restore its beautiful period features

Rebecca and Tom Clarke weren’t afraid to take on a major renovation in pursuit of their perfect home

There’s a wonderful informality to this manor house near Paris, designed to celebrate the beauty of the grounds outside and the period details inside

Taking the owners’ love of photography as inspiration, this Victorian house was given a family-focused contemporary makeover