The alluring jewel tones that designer Laura Stephens adorned this modern 1980s home with have given it depth and a wonderful sense of character

Taking on a Victorian home not touched in nearly four decades was a challenge one family relished – and the end result is a thoroughly charming mix of old and new

NATASHA AND ALAN HAVE TURNED THEIR FAMILY HOME INTO A SANCTUARY THAT CELEBRATES THE PROPERTY’S ANCIENT BONES, WHILE FEELING EFFORTLESSLY MODERN AND STYLISH

Atop a hill with views of the sea, this Victorian villa has been lovingly decorated with mellow colours and handcrafted features to reflect the local countryside

IT WAS ALWAYS THE PLAN TO ADD MORE COLOUR LATER, BUT NOW LISA CAN’T IMAGINE HER ALL-WHITE BEACH HOUSE ANY OTHER WAY

Swapping their high-rise flat for a townhouse, Harriet and Andrew Potter have found a whole new way of life