Taking on a Victorian home not touched in nearly four decades was a challenge one family relished – and the end result is a thoroughly charming mix of old and new

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

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

Taking on a Jacobean hunting lodge with a leaky roof and a huge repair bill required dedication and ingenuity in equal measure. Luckily, Georgie Dunn saw beyond these problems and devised a plan to create a comfortable home for her family, while starting her own business

The minute you walk into Koreen and Charles’ serene home you feel at ease – but getting it to this state was a journey

Elements of surprise are found everywhere in this village house, which has spirited schemes that feel both classic and completely modern