Renovating this Victorian property was a labour of love for Emer Gillespie, who’s created a space packed with clever touches

LOUISE AND PETER PROVE THAT BIG CHARACTER DOESN’T NEED A BIG BUDGET – JUST PLENTY OF RECLAIMED FINDS, CLEVER TWEAKS AND A LITTLE DIY KNOW-HOW

Faced with the challenge of integrating a new extension into a classic Victorian villa, designer Laura Stephens sought to create a functional kitchen-diner filled with heritage charm

An artist kitted out the bathroom in her 200-year-old home with secondhand finds and a can-do attitude

Danielle Bux found the ultimate country escape from her hectic US lifestyle in this 17th-century cottage, which she renovated remotely during the pandemic

Rebecca and Tom Clarke weren’t afraid to take on a major renovation in pursuit of their perfect home