There’s a wonderful informality to this manor house near Paris, designed to celebrate the beauty of the grounds outside and the period details inside

Restoring a historic house by the sea brought Maria and Markus Lindholm unusual challenges. Transporting building materials by boat and sledge, they revived it with classic Nordic style

Rebecca and Tom Clarke weren’t afraid to take on a major renovation in pursuit of their perfect home

KITCHEN FOCUS

This selection of striking projects shows the innovative ways in which a single-storey home can be transformed to meet the needs of its occupants

Danielle Bux found the ultimate country escape from her hectic US lifestyle in this 17th-century cottage, which she renovated remotely during the pandemic