‘i walk barefoot to the beach’

The designer, writer and presenter shares the cosy, welcoming colours, lighting and textures that are part of her signature look

Local stone, acres of glass and Japanese blackened timber have transformed a traditional 19th-century home on the Isle of Purbeck into a smart and stylish family home

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

This Georgian gem was re-energised with a fresh palette and a sympathetic makeover that make the most of its elegant proportions and vintage character

Mould was stripped out, floorboards liberated and fireplaces exposed when transforming a near-derelict Cotswolds cottage into a chic, contemporary home, artfully styled with antiques

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