‘i saved lots by painting my own wallpaper’

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

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

Emma Parnell and her husband Jamie chose to buy this Victorian house to have more space for their growing family. ‘We decided to move purely because we needed to upsize,’ she explains. ‘We loved our o

When Katherine Clark found a part-converted barn to buy, it ended up being the best decision for her and her family

CLAIRE HAS GOT THE BALANCE BETWEEN GRAND PERIOD DETAILS AND CONTEMPORARY FAMILY LIVING SPOT ON

Renovating and reconfiguring her 1960s home sparked a passion for interior design in its owner – and a new career opportunity