WHEN BECKY AND IAN SAW THIS ELEGANT PERIOD PROPERTY IN THEIR MUCH-LOVED HOME TOWN OF COLCHESTER THEY KNEW IT WAS ‘THE ONE’

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

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

NEW PARENTS FRANKY AND JACK REWORKED A DATED STUDENT HOUSE INTO A COLOURFUL FAMILY HOME

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

This former police station is now a welcoming family home for Jo and Nigel Tutton, who have worked hard to preserve and restore its beautiful period features