During the 20 years in her minimalist detached home in Enfield, north London, Gemma Hosking had resisted her Welsh husband’s suggestion they move back to his home country many times. But, with ageing

In the process of updating her 18th-century home, this owner found herself unexpectedly drawn to bright patterns and lively colours, bringing warmth and joy into the hubbub of their cosy family space

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

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

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

This house had so much character and soul, we just had to buy it. When the previous owner told us she was a white witch, and that good spirits lived in the house, that clinched it for me! And she was