It’s the master of disguise design feature that can turn a standard exterior into a stunning spectacle – here’s how to get the most from your chosen build material

The delightful colours and designs found in this Victorian villa immediately make you feel happy and at ease

Nadeem and Saadya Bhatti’s new extension to their Victorian villa has created a magnificent multifunctional family space

The gentle crackling of a fire is one of winter’s joys and it can be even more heartening when the fireplace area is decorated with panache

Complete with twinkling tree and roaring fires, this Georgian terrace in London has been gently herded into a new era – thanks to the vision of designer Brandon Schubert

Behind a high beech hedge, where southwest London meets wild common land, garden designer Lucy Willcox has created a hidden sanctuary blending mid-century structure with contemporary naturalistic plan