‘our house has gone through many changes’

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

TUCKED AWAY ON THE KENT COAST, THIS FADED BOATMAN’S COTTAGE HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED BY BELINDA BENTON INTO THE PRETTIEST HOUSE ON THE STREET

Many buyers overlook Sixties properties but, as one Liverpool couple discovered, their clean lines and generous proportions offer the perfect opportunity to add character and create a welcoming family home

With its earthy tones, bold artwork and Nordic-meets-mid-century vibe, this 1970s detached house in North Yorkshire is a masterclass in curated cool

When she moved to Warwickshire after 23 years in London, Jenny Packwood threw herself into transforming her new-build home into a welcoming, light-filled refuge

Renovating and reconfiguring her 1960s home sparked a passion for interior design in its owner – and a new career opportunity