Taking on a Victorian home not touched in nearly four decades was a challenge one family relished – and the end result is a thoroughly charming mix of old and new

The minute you walk into Koreen and Charles’ serene home you feel at ease – but getting it to this state was a journey

SARA MUNGEAM PUSHED THE BOUNDARIES TO RADICALLY REMODEL AND EXTEND A DATED 1950S HOUSE. THE RESULT IS A SLEEK, LIGHT-DRENCHED AND THOROUGHLY MODERN FAMILY HOME

An Edwardian semi in need of some TLC proved to be the perfect fit for Lucinda Kellaway and her family

With its striking palette and elegant furniture, this Chelsea home, designed by Studio Duggan, represents something of a coming of age

Keen to winkle out the character from beneath its glossy surface, this home’s owner set out to revive its period beauty with a mix of vintage and modern pieces, colourful accents and quirky finds