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Local stone, acres of glass and Japanese blackened timber have transformed a traditional 19th-century home on the Isle of Purbeck into a smart and stylish family home

After building work that doubled its size, this Edwardian home underwent a makeover that balances modern and vintage absolutely beautifully

The creative vision of this home’s architect, Bruno Giacometti, was upheld during a recent and equally innovative renovation

GUIDED BY HER CLIENTS’ SRI LANKAN HERITAGE, INTERIOR DESIGNER ALICIA MEIRELES OF OWN LONDON BRINGS COLOURFUL COHESION TO A FAMILY HOME

Taking her cue from mid-century modern style, designer Manuela Hamilford has curated distinctive interiors in this Victorian villa that will stand the test of time

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