‘i designed my own home from scratch’

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

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

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

I had moved into Matt’s flat in North Shields, but we were eager to buy a bigger place near Whitley Bay where we grew up. We viewed this house and, despite the decor not being our style, we could imag

When Kimberley and Bryn Hames-Evans viewed this 1930s semi-detached property, they felt like they were stepping back in time. ‘With dodgy plumbing and dated decor, the house was crying out for a full