‘we were diy novices – i’d never painted a wall!’

Styled with natural materials, eclectic objects and vibrant colour, this family home exudes a relaxed vibe that feels inviting

JESSICA AND ELLIOT’S BRISTOL TERRACE WAS STRIPPED BACK TO BRICK, EXTENDED AND RECONFIGURED. NOW IT’S A MODERN SPACE PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING

A PITCHED ROOF EXTENSION WITH WOODEN CLADDING IS JUST ONE WAY VICKY AND GARETH HAVE NAILED NEW ENGLAND STYLE IN THEIR SEASIDE FAMILY HOME

Rosalind Miller knew this house would need a lot of love to transform it into a beautiful family home. ‘Buying the worst house on the best street and not having to inherit other people’s taste was a m

We couldn’t believe our luck when we came to view this house as it ticked every box on our wishlist and more! With its big airy rooms and sliding doors to the garden, it was perfect for our two sons.

The lure of seaside living led to Sarah Peasant and her husband Nick relocating to Dorset where they found a dated 1980s house that was to become their ideal family home