Down to earth

A CHANCE CONVERSATION PROMPTED ANNE AND JOHN TO EMBRACE A RURAL LIFESTYLE AND TRANSFORM A FORMER VICARAGE

When Africa Daley-Clarke and her husband renovated a house on the Kent coast, they combined an ethical approach with a love of objects that tell a story

Designer Caitlin Jones Ghajar reworked this home’s layout to make it more welcoming then added wonderful textures to up the allure

CLAIRE HAS GOT THE BALANCE BETWEEN GRAND PERIOD DETAILS AND CONTEMPORARY FAMILY LIVING SPOT ON

Using her artistic talents, Karen Willis turned a jaded former rental property into a stunning first home for her and her husband

Moving to the countryside to be nearer to their homeware shop, Laura and Will Mellor indulged their love of craftsmanship to renovate a Georgian cottage