A labour of love

Louise and James Woods reached a stage in their project when they weren’t sure where to turn – thankfully help was at hand to offer a fresh take

Five years ago, a twist of fate led a couple to their dream seaside property, and now the once-neglected house is a stylish and welcoming family home

A gentle renovation and a relaxed decorative approach has seen Marie Cottrell’s much-loved family home return to its past glory

Emilia and Brian Lacy brought their Georgian farmhouse to life with elegant pattern and classic colour, unearthing its rich history in the process

AS RENOVATION FIRST TIMERS, AMY AND TOM HAVE TRULY PASSED WITH FLYING COLOURS, TRANSFORMING A DARK, TWO-STOREY TERRACED HOUSE INTO A THREE-STOREY, LIGHT-FILLED CONTEMPORARY HOME

When Giles Kime and his wife Katie bought a tired and badly extended 17th-century cottage, they set out to revive the old property and create a restful family home full of character