‘it was literally a leap of faith across the road!’

CLAIRE HAS GOT THE BALANCE BETWEEN GRAND PERIOD DETAILS AND CONTEMPORARY FAMILY LIVING SPOT ON

Donya and Chris Briggs lovingly restored a beautiful Victorian property, preserving its original charm while incorporating modern touches

RYAN JAMES AND PARTNER CRAIG HAVE TOTALLY TRANSFORMED THEIR SMALL COTTAGE WITH SMART DECORATING AND SPACE-SAVING TRICKS

Out-of-the-box thinking and creative flair helped Claire and David Carr reinvent their kitchen on a budget

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

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