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Thoughtful historical references helped to transform a 1950s infill house into a home that would serve as an artistic salon fit for modern family life

Atop a hill with views of the sea, this Victorian villa has been lovingly decorated with mellow colours and handcrafted features to reflect the local countryside

A palette of soft, sun-bleached shades runs throughout this family home, creating an instant sense of escapism

RACHEL JETTISONED HER OUTDATED GALLEY FOR A DESIGN IN HOT-TREND PINK, FORMING A SEAMLESS LINK BETWEEN OLD SPACES AND NEW

Keen to winkle out the character from beneath its glossy surface, this home’s owner set out to revive its period beauty with a mix of vintage and modern pieces, colourful accents and quirky finds

Third time lucky, as they say, certainly rings true for Alison Coldridge and her husband Simone, recalling the ups and downs of house hunting. Both their number one and number two choices fell through