A Breath Of Fresh Air

Alison Hall found a historic coastguard’s cottage in her local seaside town and indulged her love of period renovation to create a bright and breezy bolthole.

Colour Pop

Interior designer Leanne Williams used a diverse range of patterns and vibrant tones to invigorate her historic home

Going For Bold

Nick and Lisa Hayes have given their home an affordable makeover using strong shades and a few simple tricks

California Dreaming

Chrissy and Dave Butler created a chic new-build home that’s filled with light and colour

Small But Perfectly Formed

With hard graft and ingenuity, Julie O’Brien and Julian Palmer revamped a tiny cottage, with striking results

Cool, Calm & Collected

Soothing shades, modern art and layers of charm form the basis of Suzi Ellis’s generous period home

Accent On Colour

A monochrome palette combined with vibrant splashes and an element of tropicana is at the heart of Gregory and Nick Duke-Ambridge’s stylish home

Hidden Treasure

An online search resulted in Louise Edmonds finding a gem of a property in a small village in the Cotswolds, though it wasn’t all plain sailing

Bright Fantastic

Combining inherited antiques with collected pieces has created a unique home for Maria and Jakob Brix

Past Masters

Frances and Spencer Maynard sought inspiration from the pages of history when renovating a former sea captain’s house

Artful Blend

Bold artwork and colourful furnishings stand out against a crisp, white backdrop in Kate Adams and husband James’s spacious home

Bold & Beautiful

Drawing inspiration from their Parisian background and European travels, Astrid and Martin Desveaux revamped an unloved London terrace

dream come true

after buying the house they had longed to own, richard and isobel wilson set about opening it up and celebrating its history

Bright Outlook

Laura and Patrick Butler-Madden lovingly turned two flats into a large family home full of light and colour.

Heavenly Transformation

Gemma May-Brown and her husband Nick’s prayers were answered when they finally found a beautiful old vicarage ripe for renovation.

House Of Fun

Using white as a backdrop to splashes of bold colour, Bea Kroeze transformed a dark and dated property into a cheerful family home

Space Craft

Sumptuous furnishings have been artfully combined with pops of colour to highlight the classic proportions of Sarah Bailey’s home

Preserving The Past

Using colour and craft, designer Julia Brendel-Lee has expertly fused the Tudor and Georgian elements of her unique farmhouse, allowing each era to shine

Urban Oasis

Drawing on her love of wildlife and nature, Sally Gillespie has turned her townhouse into a restful city retreat

History Lesson

When Lara Fawcett and her husband James inherited his childhood home, their biggest challenge was to preserve its past while giving it a more modern look

Some Like It Hot

Lina Li Pizzi found design inspiration for her sunny, Mediterranean-style home from an unexpected source.

Hidden Assets

Fiona and Tim Peregrine’s impressive basement extension is now a stylish multipurpose space for all the family.

High Achiever

Never one to shy away from a challenge, Trisha Bond has converted a 1930s bungalow into a beautiful two-storey home.

Cause For Celebration

Charlotte and Tom Gaisford turned a compact country house into a spacious home, perfect for Christmas entertaining

Taste Of Tradition

Joan and Jim Walker are now living their dream in a small but beautiful home, brimming with character

Family Gathering

Annual traditions, three generations and plenty of space make Christmas at Rebecca and Kieran Pavey’s home very special

Hearth & Soul

Hand-picked natural foliage and brightly burning fires have created a cosy rural setting for the Foottit family’s celebrations.

Box Of Delights

Proving that small is beautiful, Luke and Naomi Warriner extended a compact cottage and turned it into a stylish and colourful abode

Ringing The Changes

Having finished their long-term renovation, Estelle Derouet and Jon Savage are now planning to make this their best-ever family Christmas at home

Coming Together

Twinkling candlelight and frosty hues set the scene for Hennie van der Wijk’s festive celebrations