It feels like living in a boutique hotel

We never intended to live in this house long term. We bought it as a renovation project to do up and move on, but after falling unexpectedly pregnant during the refurb, we decided to turn it into our

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

Designer Amy Knerr used an earthy palette and a rich layering of materials to create a look that’s both restful and refined

Rejuvenating this substantial 19th-century property has been a labour of love for Nina and Sam Ward, but they maintain it’s been worth the setbacks and the expense to achieve their forever home

JESSICA AND ELLIOT’S BRISTOL TERRACE WAS STRIPPED BACK TO BRICK, EXTENDED AND RECONFIGURED. NOW IT’S A MODERN SPACE PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING

‘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