Out of africa

Full of Gallic charm but set in sunny southern California, Andalynn and Brandon Richie’s elegant home proves that looks can be deceiving

Exciting ways to get away from it all

A dash of Gallic chic and a hint of 70s styling have reinvented this Provençal home, where relaxation is taken seriously

A gentle renovation and a relaxed decorative approach has seen Marie Cottrell’s much-loved family home return to its past glory

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

Ali Paice, co-founder of Bert’s Kitchen Garden