Selina Gardner’s love of antiques began early, with childhood memories of rummaging in dusty second-hand shops, setting up a stall selling porcelain figures and old books outside her home at six years

Rebecca and Ben Lewis transformed an unloved Victorian property into a warm, character-filled family home – blending period charm with timeless style and everyday practicality

Owning a vintage furniture business meant that Claire and Jamie McFadyen had plenty of inspiration – and furniture – for their Victorian conversion

The gentle crackling of a fire is one of winter’s joys and it can be even more heartening when the fireplace area is decorated with panache

LOVINGLY RENOVATED BY CLAIRE AND SIMON, THIS YORKSHIRE STONE VILLAGE HOME IS THE PICTURE-PERFECT SETTING TO HOST CELEBRATIONS

This historic manor house celebrates the best of old and new and its elegant interiors look beautiful decorated for the holidays