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Laura Falkenburg and her husband Tom have turned their boxy new-build into a welcoming family home with plenty of style and character – all without breaking the bank

Turning a dated former doctor’s clinic into a bright and stylish home demanded a healthy dose of artistic flair, tempered with pragmatism

Rejuvenating this substantial 19th-century property has been a labour of love for Nina and Sam Ward, but they maintain it’s been worth the setbacks and the expense to achieve their forever home

WE ALL KNOW FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT, SO HOW BEST TO PRESENT THE FRONT OF OUR HOMES? WE ASKED A PAINT EXPERT, AN ESTATE AGENT AND A HOME STAGER

Scarlett Ward first visited Oxford 10 years ago, and she had no idea then that one day it would become home. ‘It was a spontaneous trip,’ recalls Scarlett, ‘and one of those magical summer days. I had

Relaxed, rewilded and reconnected with friends, family and the world beneath our feet – that’s the spirit inspiring the way we host, holiday, dress our homes and spend our time right now