A practical and timeless design can also be playful, colourful and full of surprises, as Jenna Botrie’s family home perfectly illustrates

SOPHIE AND CARL FELL FOR A TIRED 1930S PROPERTY IN LONDON AND TURNED IT INTO A SMART BUT INFORMAL HOME WITH THE SOCIABLE SPACES THEY CRAVED

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

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

After building work that doubled its size, this Edwardian home underwent a makeover that balances modern and vintage absolutely beautifully

Niamh and John Willis rescued a 200-year-old Irish cottage and created a magical retreat for their young family to enjoy