How a sociable couple created an entertaining space that celebrates smart design

Working with an interior designer helped this couple realise their home’s potential and even carve out a guest suite during its renovation – just in time for their baby’s arrival

Living on a busy road with two young children, Karen and Phil Moseley were keen to find a fixer-upper on a quieter street which could be adapted to their needs. When they came across a three-bedroom 1

Throughout the festive season, this lively family home is decked with a gorgeous mix of garlands, greenery, flowers and trees that take their cue from the surrounding Yorkshire woodland

With its beautifully conceived palette and curated feel, this home is always ready for entertaining. The owners’ festive decor is equally welcoming, with a few cheery colour updates and touches of green doing the talking

After leaving their partying days behind in east London, one young family built a house in a new neighbourhood where they’ve found a community with the same fun-loving spirit