Having lived in a handsome 16th-century farmhouse in rural Essex for 45 years, downsizing was much less of a wrench for Gill Jerram than she had imagined when an opportunity arose to build a beautiful

A neutral colour palette and luxurious finishes combine to create a stylish family home

In pursuit of a sleek, light-drenched and thoroughly modern home, Sara Mungeam radically remodelled and extended a 1950s house

Olivia Botrie has brought modern comforts and family-friendly functionality to her early 20th-century home – all while respecting its original character

A very clever (and small) extension has paid big dividends for Janet and Pete Hanson

Anna and Sam Brown’s eclectic aesthetic celebrates the character of their house and also allows the architectural details to shine