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Don’t leave your bedroom design as an afterthought — this is one room of the house that deserves special attention if it is to feel both relaxing in the evening and invigorating in the morning

Hoxton cuddler sofa in Ocean, £949, French Connection ...

When Becky Fraser and husband Ian decided to invest in a bigger house for their growing family, a period property that was ripe for renovation was at the top of their wish list. ‘Both Ian and I have a

‘This is the first house my husband Steve and I bought together. When we met, I was living in a Victorian apartment in Nottingham, but we needed more space for Steve’s children from his first marriage

The verdict is in: the versatile raised bed is a MODERN GARDEN must-have

No longer consigned to practical spaces, tiles can bring personality to every room