Designer Philippa Thorp has managed to satisfy a complex brief for a calm and neutral LA vibe that also incorporates colourful pop art

BUYING A RUN-DOWN BUNGALOW ON A LARGE PLOT ENABLED KATE AND ROSS TO BUILD THEIR DREAM HOME IN THE GARDEN AND EDGE CLOSER TO BEING MORTGAGE FREE

WHEN THEY MOVED IN, NATALIE AND TIM’S KITCHEN WAS DAMP AND UNUSABLE, BUT NOW IT’S THE HEART OF THEIR HOME

ALEX AND CHELSEA BUILT THEIR OWN HOME TO REFLECT THEIR PARED-BACK STYLE – AND FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON THEY ELEVATE IT WITH FORAGED TWIGS, FIR CONES AND CANDLELIGHT

DESIGNERS SHARE SAVVY WAYS TO USE BUILT-IN FURNITURE FOR A HOME THAT’S BEAUTIFULLY ORGANISED

REBECCA AND SIMON HAVE TRANSFORMED A PLAIN NEW BUILD WITH A SELF-BUILT EXTENSION AND IT’S ESPECIALLY MAGICAL AT CHRISTMAS