Character building

The minute you walk into Koreen and Charles’ serene home you feel at ease – but getting it to this state was a journey

Taking on a Victorian home not touched in nearly four decades was a challenge one family relished – and the end result is a thoroughly charming mix of old and new

Keen to winkle out the character from beneath its glossy surface, this home’s owner set out to revive its period beauty with a mix of vintage and modern pieces, colourful accents and quirky finds

Elements of surprise are found everywhere in this village house, which has spirited schemes that feel both classic and completely modern

Thoughtful historical references helped to transform a 1950s infill house into a home that would serve as an artistic salon fit for modern family life

First-time renovator James Barnes looked to the artisanal approach of the arts and crafts movement to perfectly blend form and function in his 1930s home