Beside the seaside

Laura and James Simpson turned a rundown eyesore into a stylish and welcoming coastal family home

All in good time

After a stop-start year, Kate and Jordan transformed their flat from an empty shell into an airy home inspired by the building itself

NATURALLY TACTILE

Applying texture to your home’s décor is a simple way to create warmth and interest. Too many sleek surfaces can leave a room feeling flat; add layers of tactile materials and you’ll have a scheme that feels comfortable and inviting

Masters of the makeover

With several renovations behind them, Mary and Paul had creative expertise and DIY skills to draw on when it came to finishing their dream family home

10 steps to cutting the cost of a Reno

If the budget’s tight, follow our tips to make the most of it by wasting less and doing more

Hustling in our home

As more of us find a side hustle – whether it’s to keep our creativity or our bank balances flowing – just what is the impact on our day-to-day living?

GARDEN PAINT IDEAS

Get creative outside and decorate your alfresco space in fun colours using design techniques that are easy to replicate

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

Support independent businesses and meet the creatives making waves in the interiors world. This month, we’re talking carefully-crafted ceramics to make everyday life that little bit more special

Holiday at home

Inspired by a trip to Marrakesh, Beth Golding turned her family’s shabby courtyard garden into a colourful sanctuary

Worth the wait

Kate and Craig's plans for a modest side extension morphed into a complete reconfiguration of the rear, inspired by a neighbour's new open-plan space

THREE into one

By knocking together a warren of disjointed rooms, Patsy and Al have created a new hub to their home without needing to extend

Blue-sky thinking

A combination of careful planning and DIY prowess brought Sophia and Matthew’s extended home to life

Bold & bright

Renovating her first home gave Gemma the opportunity to properly explore her style and to create an eclectic look that's filled with fun and bursts of colour

Coral

Take your cue from the natural world and uplift your home with this mood-boosting, oceanic colour. Here’s how to make it work

The affordable art lesson

Art can provide that all-important finishing touch to a scheme and allow you to express your style – but you can find pieces that won’t break the bank too.

WELCOME TO NATURE

Open up your home to the great outdoors and celebrate the natural world in all its forms with these easy design ideas

Lilac

Bring the fresh promise of new beginnings with this on-trend pastel shade. Here's how and why to make it work in your home

Character Building

After years of moving, Jack and David found their ideal home - and their lockdown transformation earned them our best garden award

Changing Lanes

Sharon and Garry have made the dream of moving to a favourite holiday destination a reality with their Lake District home

Ever Evolving

Karen and Kevin's period apartment has seen plenty of change over the years - but its current iteration strikes the perfect balance between characterful and cool

Windows

Let light into your home and up its kerb appeal with new windows to suit your property, whatever its style

SUMMER DELIGHTS

Add uplifting hues to your home to bring brightness every day with these creative and summery design ideas

Small victories

Alasdair and Philippa Beaumont weren't going to let a tiny plot stop them from achieving the garden of their dreams

Textural -healing

Natural materials and a considered palette combine to create a soothing, stylish space in Cassie's family home

One of a kind

A well-thought-out reconfiguration of rooms has maximized light and space in Lisa and Jonathan's unusual period property in the heart of East London

LANDSCAPING YOUR GARDEN

Extend your living and social spaces outdoors by giving your garden a makeover. Follow our tips on how to do it

Getting creative

A combination of skill and imagination helped Cat and Wayne achieve their extended family home on a budget

Into the blue

A carefully-designed scheme, as well as a bold splash of colour, has brought Catrin and Jono's extended kitchen to life

Clutter-free Zone

With a breakfast cupboard, hideaway bar, concealed fridge and clever toy storage, everything has its place in Katy's intricately planned kitchen

City Oasis

With the help of the pros, Rosie turned an urban jungle into a restful escape from busy London life