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Balancing style with functionality is always the aim when designing a home, but even more so when you need a lifetime home. It’s about finding solutions that won’t just meet your needs today, but also any you may have in the future

AILEEN AND STEPHEN’S HOME IS A DESIGN MASTERCLASS IN TRANSFORMING A NEW BUILD INTO A SPACIOUS HOME THAT’S PACKED WITH CLEVER IDEAS

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

It may be cold outside, but in this chalet, which is surrounded by snowy mountains, there's a wonderful warmth with welcoming nooks that draw you in