CATEGORIES

Mix It Up

Lolita Colenso confidently combined modern industrial touches with reclaimed pieces to bring loft-style character to an Edwardian property

A Study In Design

Segun Faboyegun gave his designers top marks for the improvements they made to his converted college home

Into The Blue

Andrew Grifths mixed shades of blue with hints of yellow and pink to conjure a feeling of space and contrast in his one-bedroom flat

Green peace

Maggie Greening’s updated period home is a tranquil oasis not far from the bustling capital

Dramatic Finnish

It may be small, but striking retro furniture and plenty of colour make Jonna and Matias Toukonen’s Finland apartment big on standout style

Old & New

Contemporary touches work alongside period features in Cara Mills’ renovated family home

Never-Ending Story

Di and Nigel Brereton have created a home brimming with eclectic antiques each with a tale to tell

The Perfect Escape

With its far-reaching views and abundant olive groves, Nick and Lise Davies’ CÔte d’Azur home is the ideal spot to get away from it all

Touch Of Class

Caroline Hartley had long admired this converted village schoolhouse, and couldn’t believe her luck when it finally became her home

Small World

Roxi and David Zeeman have created a fresh version of country style that reflects their love of artisan-made products from around the globe

Town & Country

Lawrie and Nicola Watts upped sticks and moved their extended family from the fast-paced city to an idyllic farm, and have never looked back

Warm Welcome

A characterful barn conversion gave Alex and Graeme Ellisdon both a relaxing family haven and a great place for guests to gather

Fine Fit

Careful planning ensured Coralina and Charles Dashwood’s fabulous furnishings were perfectly positioned in their new marital home

Hidden Depths

Helmut and Jennifer Gorlich Used Their Experience in Renovating Historic Properties to Uncover the Original Beauty of an Old French Building 

Dream Discovery

Stephanie and Chris Kelly built their beautiful home on an idyllic site overlooking the sea

Cream Of The Crop

A creative eye and a love of soft hues helped Pauline Fox turn a dark and dreary property into a light-filled country idyll

A New Dawn

Jonathan Hazlett and Dominic O’Sullivan have revived a faded period property, with a nod to its past and a look to the future

Sea Change

Luci Collings and James Nye knocked down a beachside dwelling and constructed a minimal, mid-century-style retreat in its place

Grey Matters

A calm palette of muted tones allows Nikki and Mark Brown’s array of striking artwork and contemporary finishes to steal the show

Simply Divine

Designer Pia Rosling brought the best out of her characterful period home using her signature understated style.

Pitch Perfect

A vaulted extension and other characterful additions have turned Sarah Reed’s run-down Georgian cottage into a welcoming family space

Doubling Up

By extending up and out, Fiona and Will Marsh have increased the size of their home, creating a light-filled oasis of calm, ideal for family life

Colour Balance

With vibrant art, furniture and accessories, Kelly and Ed Smithson have brought a joyful and uplifting feel to their country home

Smart Move

When Sadie and Ross Tutton outgrew their small cottage, they found a spacious property nearby with plenty of potential

Spatial Awareness

Nicola and Andrew Wright extended a tired period property to create a family home that is generous in size and spirit

Calm Restored

Despite its turbulent past, Nichola and Andrew Carr’s fortified farmhouse is now a relaxed family home

Country Casual

Suzy Jones bought a run-of-the-mill house in a picturesque setting and turned it into a family retreat full of rustic charm

Level Best

Katey Korzenietz transformed a 1970s bungalow into a contemporary family home, turning the dated, split-level layout into a striking design feature.

Into The Blue

From duck egg to bold cobalt, Serena Pitchers has used her favourite colour with aplomb in her Gothic house

Pick & Mix

Bargain hunter Martina Emden has created a quirky and colourful scheme with second-hand buys and offbeat finds