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A gentle renovation and a relaxed decorative approach has seen Marie Cottrell’s much-loved family home return to its past glory

Design duo Ellen ten Hove and Timothy Luhukay were not fazed by reimagining a home that had not been touched in 20 years – their vision really paid off

Blending a monastic simplicity with warm shades, vibrant highlights and sculptural shapes, this converted church is now a heavenly haven that reflects both past and present

Marrakech’s warm colours, along with the talents of its traditional artisans, have brought fresh inspiration to one Belgian designer’s home

A dash of Gallic chic and a hint of 70s styling have reinvented this Provençal home, where relaxation is taken seriously

Five years ago, a twist of fate led a couple to their dream seaside property, and now the once-neglected house is a stylish and welcoming family home