Balancing style with functionality is always the aim when designing a home, but even more so when you need a lifetime home. It’s about finding solutions that won’t just meet your needs today, but also any you may have in the future

Nearly 20 years ago, we bought a house in north London, not just for the building itself, but because hidden behind the terraced row was a secluded garden – a delightful surprise in this central Londo

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Perched at the top of their listed Victorian terrace, Harry and Joe’s new loft was inspired by iconic New York architecture

Several years ago I moved to a new home with a mature established garden. It had many good qualities but needed a major revamp in order to suit my needs. In this three-part series, I’m sharing how I r