Pop singer and actress Rachel Stevens reinvented a run-down bathroom to create a grounded yet glamorous sanctuary

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‘A bathroom should feel like a sanctuary, so begin by understanding its purpose: is it a private retreat, a family hub or a welcoming guest space?’ advises Lizzi Catchpole, head of design at Catchpole

For one family, renovating their kitchen unlocked light, space and a new way of living

This year, kitchens and bathrooms are embracing colour, natural finishes and the Japandi look, so there’s something for every taste. Kitchen trends are moving away from the all-white, hyper-minimalist

Even though it had yellowing walls and brown carpets, this house was perfect for Joanna Thomson and her husband Ian