In the process of updating her 18th-century home, this owner found herself unexpectedly drawn to bright patterns and lively colours, bringing warmth and joy into the hubbub of their cosy family space

Queen of print, Cath Kidston welcomes us into her cosy family living room, which is filled with colour, pattern and personality

Even though it had yellowing walls and brown carpets, this house was perfect for Joanna Thomson and her husband Ian

Cosy comfort can co-exist with colour and energy, says the founder of shopping platform Collagerie and former fashion director of Vogue . Here, she shares her joyous approach to decorating her home

A very clever (and small) extension has paid big dividends for Janet and Pete Hanson

TASKED WITH MODERNISING THIS GEORGIAN TOWNHOUSE, Studio Duggan USED CHARACTER AND COLOUR TO SERVE JUST THE RIGHT BALANCE OF OLD AND NEW