Faced with the challenge of integrating a new extension into a classic Victorian villa, designer Laura Stephens sought to create a functional kitchen-diner filled with heritage charm

Renovating this Victorian property was a labour of love for Emer Gillespie, who’s created a space packed with clever touches

Paula Costa and David Rushford put their own stamp on this historic former post office with a considered blend of old and new, and a calm, neutral palette

Every room scheme in this smart west London home, created by Hám Interiors, illustrates how being confident with colour pays off

Requiring a combination of patience, flair, practicality and know-how, decorating a home is a time-consuming endeavour. And when it comes to hard-working spaces used for specific tasks such as cooking

A pure white kitchen can look cold and stark in a country home, here’s how to use colour to infuse yours with character