‘this was only supposed to be a stopover house!’

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

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

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

Bringing an interior designer on board helped the owner of this house discover his style – and fall in love with his home again

A CHANCE CONVERSATION PROMPTED ANNE AND JOHN TO EMBRACE A RURAL LIFESTYLE AND TRANSFORM A FORMER VICARAGE

With its earthy tones, bold artwork and Nordic-meets-mid-century vibe, this 1970s detached house in North Yorkshire is a masterclass in curated cool