Sociable space

For one young family, renovating this space transformed it into an all-day hangout

SOPHIE AND CARL FELL FOR A TIRED 1930S PROPERTY IN LONDON AND TURNED IT INTO A SMART BUT INFORMAL HOME WITH THE SOCIABLE SPACES THEY CRAVED

Drawn by the peaceful setting and history of the property, Alison Elliott and her husband, James Sampson, have lovingly improved their elegant Victorian townhouse

A Victorian townhouse turned out to be Rachel and Chris Clasper’s dream home, and a wonderful setting for their new-found passion for collecting antiques

JESS AND MAT REWORKED A DATED HOME INTO A LIGHT-FILLED SPACE, PERFECT FOR LIFE WITH THEIR TWO YOUNG CHILDREN AND PET RABBITS

After building work that doubled its size, this Edwardian home underwent a makeover that balances modern and vintage absolutely beautifully