Play house

Niamh and John Willis rescued a 200-year-old Irish cottage and created a magical retreat for their young family to enjoy

A practical and timeless design can also be playful, colourful and full of surprises, as Jenna Botrie’s family home perfectly illustrates

This beachside family holiday home in a quiet part of Cornwall has been given a cosy makeover that has made every room warm and inviting

When Amy and Nick Hughes decided to leave suburbia for life in the heart of London, they found an amazing apartment that was ripe for renovation

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

A Victorian townhouse turned out to be Rachel and Chris Clasper’s dream home, and a wonderful setting for their new-found passion for collecting antiques