RISING to the CHALLENGE

Bridget and Andrew Hall overcame many obstacles during this passion project to rescue a 400-year-old farmhouse

Labour of LOVE

Emmie Vincent-Sutter and her husband James stripped every room in their period home back to its bare bones to get a dream abode

Into the WOODS

Serial renovators Claire Rogers and her husband Matt were the perfect people to give a rural idyll in need of some TLC a makeover

Double act

This home has been designed by Sarah Ellison of Frank & Faber to accommodate two brothers and their families

COME ON IN

With a limited budget but clever design ideas, a plain living space has become an inviting place to be

Many happy RETURNS

Elina Siltanen-Sjöberg designed an idyllic English-inspired home in Helsinki, ensuring her well-travelled clients are always pleased to be back

EASY GOING

A coastal home in Georgia is expected to have a relaxed charm, but Matthew Miller of StudioLAB was confronted with a blank canvas when he first worked his magic on this new build

All decked out

JP Clark and his husband John have thoughtfully transformed an iconic 1960s deckhouse into a peaceful waterside escape

Leap of FAITH

Tackling the sensitive renovation of a historic house has been a challenging but rewarding journey for Alison and Daren Hall

JEWEL in the CROWN

A historic building with royal connections has been restored by Belgian owner Gaëlle Gevers to create a home where three generations can gather

URBAN renewal

The Dallas abode of Kaitlyn Coffee is a masterclass in updating a home with second-hand finds

Rural retreat

Francesca Reed’s sensitive and colourful refurbishment has changed this humble farmhouse into a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of city life

Seafront sanctuary

Ines Parker restored a historic cottage then added a contrasting modern extension to maximise the coastal views

IN FULL VIEW

Contemporary meets country in this elegant kitchen with amazing views of the garden and countryside beyond

Striking a balance

Serial renovator Michelle Hagemeier has a knack for mixing lots of styles to make one harmonious look

ON TOP OF THE WORLD

For Jane Turner, the opportunity to add a roof terrace garden was what won her over when she first saw her Georgian mews home

CHARM SCHOOL

What was a white box is now a room that has a wonderful relaxed grace, plenty of character and streams of light

All in the detail

Ushma and Sanj Sivarajah took time restoring their Victorian villa, paying attention to the little things and including bespoke pieces to make it perfectly suit their needs

FAMILY JEWEL

In this spectacular California new build for a family of five, designer Jaclyn Christensen has used hints of glorious colour to great effect

A perfect MIX

The country home of Emilia Amodio and Tom Schroeder is the ideal blend of the bold, the beautiful and the calm and peaceful

Holiday romance

Sarah-Jane and Matthew Cousens fell in love with a 200-year-old cottage in a divine coastal location

SMART move

Emma Wilson opted to transform her short-on-space childhood home into a practical, multitasking house that doesn’t skimp on style

NATURAL НАВІТАТ

Chris Proctor has managed to create an oasis in the middle of the city by embracing materials found in the natural world

Perfectly formed

Omar Bhatti has elevated his apartment from the ordinary to the exceptional with just a few key updates

INNER calm

The home of architect Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen, known for his textural take on minimalism, was always going to have a quiet beauty

BARN dance

Once an empty agricultural building, this 17th-century threshing barn has become a place where Susannah and Ivan Forsythe host guests and amazing parties

Modern REVIVAL

Emilie Fournet merged the past and the present in this early a peiorian townhouse and the result is a stunning home full of character

A NEW CHAPTER

When their children flew the coop, Sandra and Darren Fishlock embarked on a new life in the country and haven't looked back

AWAY FROM IT ALL

This separate living room for the adults of the family to relax in has integrated tech so as not to detract from the sleek look

PICTURE perfect

Megan Robson’s passion for interior design can be seen in the flawless way she brings together different colours and patterns