A Modern Twist

A keen eye for design helped Karina Wilson-Meijer catapult an intriguing period property into the 21st century

Perfect Harmony

A move to a pretty country property brought outPippa Connollys flair for interior style

Food For Thought

Cookery writer Tori Finch missed out on her dream home only to fall in love all over again once she transformed an unsavoury building into a welcomingsanctuary

Classic Reinvented

Jane and Lee Goss jumped at the chance to turn a 500-year-old house into a warm and inviting home filled with character and charm

The Dark Arts

Jane Rockett and Toby Erlam used an imaginative blend of moody hues, striking artwork and vintage finds to revitalise an unloved country home

Heavenly Haven

Filled with curios, Remco and Manonne Kemper’s home offers a unique take on rustic living – pretty, playful and primed for the festivities

A Perfect Fit

Unique, bespoke design solutions have maximised the space in Lynsay and Jeff Bell Manson’s urban apartment

Big Surprise

When Justin Cooke told his wife Jaime that he had found the perfect home, she never imagined it would be so grand.

Festive Fairytale

Sarah Stanley and Andy Davey have given their storybook thatched Cornish cottage a farmhouse look with a Scandi feel that is particularly bewitching in the winter

Family Planning

By replanning its layout and boldly updating the decor, Georgina and Simon Grace turned a tired cottage into a bright and welcoming space to spend the next phase of their lives

Remembrance Of Things Past

For Paula Barnes, the romantic story behind a neglected period house provided the inspiration for its restoration

Family Affair

Hard work, vision and a helping hand from fate allowed Debbie Goodwin and Neil Clague to add their own chapter to this story from their past

In With The New

Sophie Allsopp’s passion for property and flair for design had her eager to tackle a new renovation project

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

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

Onwards & Upwards

A chance meeting prompted Jemma Broadgate to rethink her approach to the home that she had lived in for more than two decades

Class Act

Jean and Doug Hill found that a converted school was the perfect backdrop for their treasured collection of art, sculptures and one-off finds