For one family, renovating their kitchen unlocked light, space and a new way of living

Having lived in a handsome 16th-century farmhouse in rural Essex for 45 years, downsizing was much less of a wrench for Gill Jerram than she had imagined when an opportunity arose to build a beautiful

Being brave allowed Lisa and Lee to bring their neglected property back to life

There are several details throughout this listed townhouse in Hampshire that betray its varied history. ‘It was once a sheriff’s house and used to hold a lock-up. The door on the downstairs loo is sti

A very clever (and small) extension has paid big dividends for Janet and Pete Hanson

Olivia Botrie has brought modern comforts and family-friendly functionality to her early 20th-century home – all while respecting its original character