Lived-in comfort

With an eye for design and craftsmanship, Kate Owen and her husband Luke restored a soulless property to create a cosy and characterful home perfect for nostalgic family festivities

As one of the rising stars in our Next in Design initiative, Sophie Garland knew exactly what to do to make this 17th-century home merry and bright

Selina Gardner’s love of antiques began early, with childhood memories of rummaging in dusty second-hand shops, setting up a stall selling porcelain figures and old books outside her home at six years

Christmas is a major event in Charlie Webb’s household. Her mum is half American and, as Charlie explains, has always gone big with decorations: ‘My mum absolutely adores the holidays and all the craf

A creative couple have transformed a tired cottage into something special: a home that dances with light, character, colour and seasonal decor

Owning a vintage furniture business meant that Claire and Jamie McFadyen had plenty of inspiration – and furniture – for their Victorian conversion