Tales of the unexpected

Drama abounds in this Stockholm apartment – where moody neutrals mingle with scene-stealing pieces and alluring materials

Architect Nancy Gouldstone’s passion for historic properties was given the ideal outlet when she bought a Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse

As both a home and an office, this former music school in Holland functions as a space that shows in design anything is possible

Thanks to an innovative renovation, a tiny two-up two-down cottage has been completely transformed into a wonderfully lofty, open-plan space

This Georgian gem was re-energised with a fresh palette and a sympathetic makeover that make the most of its elegant proportions and vintage character

By mixing old and new, designers Alykhan Velji and Alison Connor have created a home with heart