Classic with a twist

Using her artistic talents, Karen Willis turned a jaded former rental property into a stunning first home for her and her husband

A run-down Victorian semi has been given a fresh start thanks to the expertise skills of designer Thea Ingram

With a careful nurturing of her 17th-century home’s exquisite character, Kayleigh Cornish has brought it back to life, filling it with vintage treasures and unexpected colour

Taking on and reviving a special Victorian home she had long admired gave Jess Shah space to honour the antique and vintage pieces passed down through her family

A CHANCE CONVERSATION PROMPTED ANNE AND JOHN TO EMBRACE A RURAL LIFESTYLE AND TRANSFORM A FORMER VICARAGE

Renovating and reconfiguring her 1960s home sparked a passion for interior design in its owner – and a new career opportunity