A home on the wild side

The best of English and French style has been brought to this house near Paris, creating a home full of joyful colour and pattern

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

A run-down Victorian vicarage has been reinvigorated with a sophisticated mix of colour, pattern and traditional style, ready to welcome visiting family and friends

Moving to the countryside to be nearer to their homeware shop, Laura and Will Mellor indulged their love of craftsmanship to renovate a Georgian cottage

Lively patterns and colours have ensured that Victoria and Mark’s historic rectory has joyful interiors that truly lift the spirits

Taking on and reviving a special Victorian home she had long admired gave Jess Shah space to honour the antique and vintage pieces passed down through her family