Bright colours, an open layout and versatile lighting turned Sarah and John Yates’ unwelcoming subterranean kitchen into the heart of the home

For one young family, renovating this space transformed it into an all-day hangout

At the centre of this new extension is a welcoming kitchen that showcases inviting shades and natural materials

Stone-flagged floors, dressers, scrubbed tables and a hound snoozing in front of a glowing range cooker are the hallmarks of a classic farmhouse kitchen. Arabella Youens finds homes with hearts

As a busy medical professional, James Bayley called on the help of an expert team to transform this former shop into a sustainable sanctuary

Once dark and diminutive, the bijou interior of this traditional country cottage has been transformed into a place of beauty for owner Louise Stewart