Art and soul

Sue Harragin has a clutch of old black-and-white photographs which, though not in any way exceptional, offer a beguiling glimpse into everyday life at her moorland cottage some 70 years ago. The neat

Having decorated in a traditional style when she first moved in, Felicity Hunt had a rethink, choosing florals, stripes and checks for a much more colourful look

Jenny Cook returned from life abroad, restoring a Georgian home in Suffolk into a colourful haven filled with antiques, art and treasures from her travels

Coming from a farming family, Karen Attwood knew at first sight that this farmhouse was for her

Blending a monastic simplicity with warm shades, vibrant highlights and sculptural shapes, this converted church is now a heavenly haven that reflects both past and present

Colour and pattern are the building blocks of this family home, transformed by owners who have decorating in their DNA