We transformed a neglected b&b into a vibrant family home

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.

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

With baby number two on the way, Joanne and her husband, Gary, had outgrown the small house they bought before they were married, so they began the search for a larger home. Joanne spotted a new housi

As soon as we viewed this four-bedroom house with two living rooms, I could see us living here. There was no need to extend or knock down any walls because there was already an L-shape kitchen-dining-

‘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