‘it was time to update our country home’

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

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

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

Elements of surprise are found everywhere in this village house, which has spirited schemes that feel both classic and completely modern

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

An Edwardian semi in need of some TLC proved to be the perfect fit for Lucinda Kellaway and her family