Getting in the zone

Becky and Graham Russell instantly fell in love with this garden when they came to view the 1950s three-bed semi. ‘We’d been living in a sixth-floor flat and wanted outdoor space for the kids,’ Becky

This once-unwelcoming backyard is now a stunning city space – and with showstopping lighting, it becomes even more magical as the sun fades…

Fed up with endless mowing and muddy paws too? Discover how a busy family ditched the hard work but still dialled up LUSH, LEAFY STYLE

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

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

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