‘we’ve recreated a californian calm’

Taking on a Victorian home not touched in nearly four decades was a challenge one family relished – and the end result is a thoroughly charming mix of old and new

New owner Emma Dellicompagni’s passion and imagination, along with quirky antique finds and eclectic furnishings, have brought this pretty Cotswolds home back to life

Swapping their high-rise flat for a townhouse, Harriet and Andrew Potter have found a whole new way of life

The minute you walk into Koreen and Charles’ serene home you feel at ease – but getting it to this state was a journey

It’s hard to believe that Emma Dahlman’s stunning and serene home was once a group of run-down bedsits – a smart renovation and aesthetic changed all that

Atop a hill with views of the sea, this Victorian villa has been lovingly decorated with mellow colours and handcrafted features to reflect the local countryside