We turned our living room into a colourful oasis

We couldn’t believe our luck when we came to view this house as it ticked every box on our wishlist and more! With its big airy rooms and sliding doors to the garden, it was perfect for our two sons.

‘The living room was the easiest and most budget-friendly makeover, costing only £150,’ explains Ryley. ‘The cream walls were fine, so I added in the sage green on the paintwork to shake things up. It

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A bench at the end of the bed gives a convenient place to sit while getting dressed, and can be used as a holding bay for ready-to-wear clothes Dee and her husband, Jo, knew it was time to upsize, as

Rosalind Miller knew this house would need a lot of love to transform it into a beautiful family home. ‘Buying the worst house on the best street and not having to inherit other people’s taste was a m

Scarlett Ward first visited Oxford 10 years ago, and she had no idea then that one day it would become home. ‘It was a spontaneous trip,’ recalls Scarlett, ‘and one of those magical summer days. I had