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

Make your own homeware and trinkets (no kiln required!) with these lovely projects from ceramicist Lolita Olympia

These versatile fabric storage pots are a pretty and practical way to help you keep your home tidy

Seasonal decorative touches to bring the outdoors in

This house has been our family’s home for 60 years, and it’s lovely to have that continuity. My mum was born here on the living room floor, and it used to belong to my late grandparents. It’s set over

There are plenty of projects that can be done to keep your home looking fresh. The key is to work out which tasks you are capable of as a DIYer, and which require specific skills and safety measures.