Worlds apart

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

Atop a hill with views of the sea, this Victorian villa has been lovingly decorated with mellow colours and handcrafted features to reflect the local countryside

It’s hard to believe that Emma Dahlman’s stunning and serene home was once a group of run-down bedsits – a smart renovation and aesthetic changed all that

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

Dazzling is one word that could describe this Victorian townhouse – designer Scarlett Hessian reveals how she enhanced its sense of light

Strong shapes were key to the elegant interiors of this Edwardian home that design duo Audrey Carden and Eleanora Cunietti decorated in the most beautiful way