The house next door

Before we moved here, we were living in a flat in Shoreditch, east London. We loved the creative buzz of the area, but during lockdown it really brought home how much we needed outdoor space, especial

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

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

Armed with a paintbrush and a love of treasure hunting, this homeowner transformed her home with an eclectic, beachy feel – without the usual seaside references – and all on a tight budget

WHEN NATALIE AND SAM BOUGHT A PLAIN-JANE TERRACE IN DEAL, THEY KNEW THEY COULD TRANSFORM IT WITH A MODERN EXTENSION AND A PALETTE OF CHEERFUL COLOURS

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