‘i’m so proud that we did all the work ourselves!’

Sharon Scoppie and her husband, Richard, bought their house primarily for the amazing views of the Welsh countryside, but they also loved the double-fronted aspect and the few period features that wer

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

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

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

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

When Laura and David Michlek first stepped inside their Victorian semi in Galston, Scotland, it felt like walking back in time. Built in 1901, the house hadn’t been touched in over 50 years. ‘David to