‘i knew nothing, but now i’m a diy pro’

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

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

We inherited a typical 1930s layout of a rectangular bathroom and a separate loo that wasn’t suitable for us. With a teenager and a younger child, we knew we had to change things quickly after moving

Drawn by the peaceful setting and history of the property, Alison Elliott and her husband, James Sampson, have lovingly improved their elegant Victorian townhouse

Thanks to an innovative renovation, a tiny two-up two-down cottage has been completely transformed into a wonderfully lofty, open-plan space

Remodelled online and refurbished offsite, this Tudor farmhouse has been transformed into a vibrant retreat for a fun-loving family