Flying colours

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

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

Daring to be different, the owner of this Victorian terrace embraced all of the house’s quirks to ensure that every design decision honoured its history

Set in a prominent location in Bath, this impressive Georgian townhouse presented interior designer Sean Symington with an interesting brief to fulfill. His clients were a young couple – an English hu

This historic home in Melbourne is now a relaxed family abode thanks to a refined interior that respects the heritage details

English country houses – and the lavish layers of pattern and colour found in them – influenced the alluring aesthetic of this Australian homestead