Playful & practical

Every room in this house has a beautiful warmth and a style that is at once classic and modern – it’s a look that feels as if it’s been lovingly curated over time

This modern home in Atlanta adopted the richly layered look you often see on our shores, resulting in interiors full of personality

Sue Harragin has a clutch of old black-and-white photographs which, though not in any way exceptional, offer a beguiling glimpse into everyday life at her moorland cottage some 70 years ago. The neat

A cleverly reconfigured layout and vibrant colour palette mean Laura Brown’s 1930s semi is the ideal blend of form and function

A gentle renovation and a relaxed decorative approach has seen Marie Cottrell’s much-loved family home return to its past glory

Thoughtful design decisions and a respect for its original features have transformed a run-down east London property into a serene, and very stylish, modern retreat