‘no one wanted this house – it scared people away!’

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

When Kimberley and Bryn Hames-Evans viewed this 1930s semi-detached property, they felt like they were stepping back in time. ‘With dodgy plumbing and dated decor, the house was crying out for a full

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

When we first bought the house, I kept the decor very neutral. We were busy and the house was ideal for us as a family, with three equal-sized bedrooms for our three girls, and it was in a great neigh

I had moved into Matt’s flat in North Shields, but we were eager to buy a bigger place near Whitley Bay where we grew up. We viewed this house and, despite the decor not being our style, we could imag

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