‘i use cheerful colours for a playful, inviting space’

Using her artistic talents, Karen Willis turned a jaded former rental property into a stunning first home for her and her husband

Taking on and reviving a special Victorian home she had long admired gave Jess Shah space to honour the antique and vintage pieces passed down through her family

Picking soft shades of green and pink, Sharon Moore has curated a fresh and modern country-style cook space

THEY’D NO LONGER BE MEEK AND MILD. THIS SEASON, DESIGNERS ARE FAVOURING A BOLDER TAKE ON PAINT SHADES AND CREATING HARMONY WITH NEUTRAL FURNISHINGS

Many buyers overlook Sixties properties but, as one Liverpool couple discovered, their clean lines and generous proportions offer the perfect opportunity to add character and create a welcoming family home

SARAH JONES HAS CREATED A HOME FILLED WITH COLOUR, CHARACTER AND CLEVER STORAGE SOLUTIONS