Natural history

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

Local stone, acres of glass and Japanese blackened timber have transformed a traditional 19th-century home on the Isle of Purbeck into a smart and stylish family home

This serial decorator couple built their forever home by creating a joyful space that balances period details, modern comfort and a connection to the creative, eclectic London neighbourhood they love

This Georgian gem was re-energised with a fresh palette and a sympathetic makeover that make the most of its elegant proportions and vintage character

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

With an instinct for bright hues, vintage finds and fantastic art, Nina Marxen has transformed her childhood home in Denmark into a place of creativity and warmth