Nicki and Giles Moffatt didn’t even need to go inside to realise this 18th-century house with idyllic gardens was for them

Whether you’re craving a space to relax in or for entertaining guests, here’s our expert advice on how to create exactly the living room you want

SOPHIE AND CARL FELL FOR A TIRED 1930S PROPERTY IN LONDON AND TURNED IT INTO A SMART BUT INFORMAL HOME WITH THE SOCIABLE SPACES THEY CRAVED

We inherited a typical 1930s layout of a rectangular bathroom and a separate loo that wasn’t suitable for us. With a teenager and a younger child, we knew we had to change things quickly after moving

Drawn by the peaceful setting and history of the property, Alison Elliott and her husband, James Sampson, have lovingly improved their elegant Victorian townhouse

For one young family, renovating this space transformed it into an all-day hangout