‘we injected some la cool into our bungalow’

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

AN UPSIDE-DOWN FLOOR PLAN WAS THE SOLUTION FOR TIM FREEMAN AND LIZZIE O’NEILL’S NARROW BUT LIGHT-FILLED HOME

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

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

A CHANCE CONVERSATION PROMPTED ANNE AND JOHN TO EMBRACE A RURAL LIFESTYLE AND TRANSFORM A FORMER VICARAGE