ROOM TO BLOOM

Geri and Andrew Alessi's new build celebrates pattern and colour and oozes style and personality

BIGGER & BETTER

Determined to surpass their previous build, Victoria and Anthony Mitchell didn't hold back when designing their latest home

SWEET success

Ice-cream shades and standout designs have ensured Jo Lavender and Rob Newland's seaside semi is one of a kind

STATELY LOOKS

This striking country manor bathroom has the perfect balance of luxury and elegance and charming period character

NATURAL instinct

It was the enchanting gardens that informed designer Pandora Taylor's elegant makeover of this Georgian country house - here she reveals all

Return to SPLENDOUR

A sympathetic renovation and a dash of country style have given Lizzy Cavill's Victorian house new life

MATERIAL GAINS

The beauty of interior designer Kate Nixon's home comes from the elegant way earthy, tactile pieces have been used

BACK TO THE FUTURE

Gillian and Richard Milner embraced the history of their 1970s house - giving it a retro look that's truly groovy

Shining style

Everything about Valeriia Voshchevska’s home is splendid – from the chic furnishings to the cool colours

Creative force

Maya Hendrix’s house is a lesson in the art of combining pastel hues and vintage nds with cool architectural details

LEAP OF FAITH

Having been brave enough to buy a house after viewing it via video link, Kelli and David Lundberg set about updating it to reflect their love of coastal and rustic style

RISING TO THE CHALLENGE

Micaela and Tom Baker overcame various obstacles to achieve their dream home and become the overall winners in our Reader Awards

Rich pickings

A sense of interest and warmth is found in every corner of Lucy and Conor Fitzgerald’s characterful Victorian townhouse

LABOUR OF LOVE

Ambrice Miller and her husband Ben Joyce crafted an inviting country home from a 17th-century listed house that was desperate for attention and care

ARTFUL APPROACH

Interior designer Andrew Hodgkinson’s appreciation of contemporary art has brought a modern counterpoint to his timeless interiors

Class of its own

Emily Wilton and her husband Matt’s terrace is a shining example of why a sophisticated monochrome palette is first class

IN HARMONY

A modern classic aesthetic is perfectly in tune with both the period and contemporary features of Sarah and Rupert Davis’ listed house

A PERFECT BLEND

Scandi clean lines and pre-loved vintage finds come together in Cathrine Tjore and Simon Keeley’s beautiful bungalow, united by natural materials and earthy colours

SITTING ROOM FOCUS: SMART DESIGN

This very sophisticated living space is the result of clever upcycling and meticulous planning

FRESH PERSPECTIVE

Serene neutrals are pale and interesting in Julia and Peter Larsson’s home, where layers ` of rich texture have produced stunning results

Simplicity rules

With its appealing air of calm and nod to Scandi style, the house Malin Keatley calls home also holds a few bold design choices

BEDROOM FOCUS: HERE COMES THE SUN

Natural textures and colours were chosen to highlight the sunny warmth of this bedroom in a villa in the south of France

Packed with PERSONALITY

Clare Bolger bought a house that was dated and dull knowing she could make it a place full of charisma

LIVING THE DREAM

Alison and Russ Mabon relished the challenge of converting a run-down barn into the house they always wanted

KITCHEN FOCUS: IN THE BALANCE

Combining traditional and modern styles was a challenge for Emily and Tom Harrington when they planned their kitchen renovation

Earthy DELIGHTS

Exposed brick, raw wood, aged brass, rattan, natureinspired colours – all of these rich components bring a unique beauty to Vanessa Bold’s home

A RAY OF SUNSHINE

Liz Matthews and Al MacCuish’s home exudes a feeling of pure joy with its palette of beautifully brilliant colours

The bright side

Anya and Michael Kings reinvigorated their Edwardian terrace with the help of interior designer Louise Robinson, whose vibrant additions helped them see design through a colourful lens

BALANCING ACT

Mary and Ben Jones wanted their Brooklyn brownstone to be modern, but showing off its period details was a must too

HEIGHT OF LUXURY

Maaike and Joost Van Dijk’s townhouse offers the sense of a luxe boutique hotel with its striking finishes and elegant palette