Escape to the country

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

When Africa Daley-Clarke and her husband renovated a house on the Kent coast, they combined an ethical approach with a love of objects that tell a story

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

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 its earthy tones, bold artwork and Nordic-meets-mid-century vibe, this 1970s detached house in North Yorkshire is a masterclass in curated cool

Giselle De Hasse transformed an unloved cottage into a bright home with a garden cabin for work and entertaining