Living with antiques

In the process of updating her 18th-century home, this owner found herself unexpectedly drawn to bright patterns and lively colours, bringing warmth and joy into the hubbub of their cosy family space

Though there are few rules that cannot be bent when it comes to decorating – apart from staying true to one’s own personal expression – it does help to turn to the experts for guidance. Specialists, w

During the 20 years in her minimalist detached home in Enfield, north London, Gemma Hosking had resisted her Welsh husband’s suggestion they move back to his home country many times. But, with ageing

When Angelique and Simon Boone first stepped inside this 1920s detached house, they knew they could use their creative skills to turn it into something really special. The couple had been searching fo

This house has been our family’s home for 60 years, and it’s lovely to have that continuity. My mum was born here on the living room floor, and it used to belong to my late grandparents. It’s set over

SO YOU CAN’T PIN DOWN YOUR OWN TASTE? Bella Evennett-Watts OPENS UP HER LITTLE BLACK BOOK TO REVEAL WHERE TO FIND INSPIRATION…