Beside the sea

Taking on and reviving a special Victorian home she had long admired gave Jess Shah space to honour the antique and vintage pieces passed down through her family

A run-down Victorian vicarage has been reinvigorated with a sophisticated mix of colour, pattern and traditional style, ready to welcome visiting family and friends

A run-down Victorian semi has been given a fresh start thanks to the expertise skills of designer Thea Ingram

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

Using her artistic talents, Karen Willis turned a jaded former rental property into a stunning first home for her and her husband

TUCKED AWAY ON THE KENT COAST, THIS FADED BOATMAN’S COTTAGE HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED BY BELINDA BENTON INTO THE PRETTIEST HOUSE ON THE STREET