Restored to grace

You know it’s been a successful house renovation if, at the end of it, you forget the pain and just feel privileged to live there. And for Gonnie van Veluw-Heeren and husband Arie, the 11-year project

As both a home and an office, this former music school in Holland functions as a space that shows in design anything is possible

A Victorian townhouse turned out to be Rachel and Chris Clasper’s dream home, and a wonderful setting for their new-found passion for collecting antiques

Drawn by the peaceful setting and history of the property, Alison Elliott and her husband, James Sampson, have lovingly improved their elegant Victorian townhouse

This serial decorator couple built their forever home by creating a joyful space that balances period details, modern comfort and a connection to the creative, eclectic London neighbourhood they love

Niamh and John Willis rescued a 200-year-old Irish cottage and created a magical retreat for their young family to enjoy