When Sophie and Freddie Naylor-Leyland first spotted this Victorian townhouse online, they were dubious. The existing decor, often a difficult thing to look beyond, and the tricky layout nearly deterr

I have always wanted to live in a period property, and the quirkiness of this house is so appealing to me,’ says artist Mink Yip of her Worcestershire home. ‘It’s actually made up of three old propert

A serendipitous move from the country to a bustling high street marked a fresh chapter for Gail O’Reilly, whose 18th-century cottage blends warmth, colour and pattern

Independent retailers Laura and Will Mellor transformed the dated interior of a Georgian cottage into a sumptuous home with the same nostalgic appeal as their homeware store

Patience and perseverance have paid off for interior designer Nicky Keen who, following a roller-coaster journey, has transformed an historic farmhouse into a joyful family home

Experienced renovator Rebecca Jones embraced a fresh Cotswolds chapter, transforming a tired country house into a soulful, timeless home layered with history, charm and personal style