Living with antiques

RENOVATING AND EXTENDING A COMPACT FLINT COTTAGE MEANT A BIGGER HOME FOR PAUL AND LUCI STADEN, WITH THE ADDED JOY OF THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH DOWNS ON THEIR DOORSTEP

In a hidden Devonshire vale, this richly layered farmhouse tells a story of family, art and a lifelong love of the countryside

A CHANCE CONVERSATION PROMPTED ANNE AND JOHN TO EMBRACE A RURAL LIFESTYLE AND TRANSFORM A FORMER VICARAGE

JANICE TALKINGTON AND PAUL BATES FELL IN LOVE WITH A COMPACT COTTAGE OVERLOOKING THE VILLAGE GREEN

CHARLI’S INVITING HOME HAS A RICH COLOUR PALETTE AND CURVES IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES

Less hodgepodge, more harmonious composition: these distinctive decorating styles show how to assemble and arrange with cohesion and flair