Kitchens to covet a creative space

When she moved to Warwickshire after 23 years in London, Jenny Packwood threw herself into transforming her new-build home into a welcoming, light-filled refuge

With a couple of renovations under her belt and another on the horizon, interiors stylist and author Emily Henson knows a thing or two about designing a great kitchen

Many buyers overlook Sixties properties but, as one Liverpool couple discovered, their clean lines and generous proportions offer the perfect opportunity to add character and create a welcoming family home

We may have all manner of modern gadgetry and user-friendly kit in our kitchens, but often it’s the most humble objects that mean more to us than anything else.

Renovating and reconfiguring her 1960s home sparked a passion for interior design in its owner – and a new career opportunity

Experience and attention to detail really paid off when a couple of serial renovators bought a neglected period home in London, bringing it back to its best with luxe finishes, harmonious colour schemes – and one or two brilliant bargains