The grand plan

A complete refurbishment was needed to ensure this semi ticked all the boxes for family life - and it started with a dream kitchen extension

Calming INFLUENCE

This Parisian pied-à-terre designed by Lichelle Silvestry is a tranquil space in which to retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city outside

A GREAT ESCAPE

Keen to ensure her family's association with a magical coastal area continues for generations to come, Sarah Cross has created a spectacular retreat

SMART THINKING

This living space is a lesson in getting the balance between sophisticated and characterful right

Country casual

Sarah Williams' love of the cottage core look informed the amazing transformation of her 1930s semi

Creative SPIRIT

Every room in this new build feels original and fresh thanks to a team effort by the designer and owner

A TRUE CLASSIC

Designer Roxi Zeeman has a knack for making classic schemes feel modern, as this Victorian terrace proves

Back to the future

Bringing a 1970s house bang up to date with modern and period style touches isn't easy, but in designer Tracey Hatch's capable hands it was a total success

Paradise FOUND

Nestled in the hills above a small bay in Mallorca, this home was always going to be designed for relaxed Mediterranean living

Summer LOVING

A run-down beach house turned luxurious villa has become a much-loved haven for Renee De Wit's family

A Labour of Love

Morgan Scott-Murch and her husband Jon worked hard to turn bedsits into a beautiful home

LIGHT relief

Leila and Ali Mestiri called in the experts to modernise their dated period property and make it bright and beautiful

Grand ambition

Making changes to a listed historic house comes with many challenges, but that didn't stop Penny and Richard Ballard achieving their dreams

COUNTRY calling

Anita and Tom Storrar have cleverly enhanced their pretty stone cottage in the North York Moors National Park, which is the focal point of their idyllic family life

CUSTOM FIT

A contemporary Huf Haus proved to be the ideal home for David and Greta Iredale to showcase their love of mid-century design

Urban OASIS

Interior designer Ruchi A. Mohan was well placed to turn a dated and compact New York City apartment into a calm, cool and collected abode

Best laid plans

A renovation and significant extension have future-proofed Rossella and Tim van der Weyden's Victorian terrace for years to come

AT ONE with nature

The couple who built this home on the outskirts of Antwerp were influenced by their experience of living in Japan, so the inside is as peaceful as the outside

Dream come true

Moving from a semi to a detached period house in need of some care was a happy adventure for Am and Aman Hayer

CLEAR VISION

Katie and Andrew Probert couldn't resist the chance to buy a Victorian doer-upper on a street they'd always wanted to live on

Southern comfort

When they first set eyes on an old house in New Orleans, Katharine and David Rhudy knew it could be amazing

REWRITE history

Turning a centuries-old house into the perfect home meant striking a balance between nostalgia and practical living for Izzy and Will Dennis

Colour wheel

Highly personal colour choices helped Andrew and Cara Pazdon make their first house together feel like home

THE BIG MOVE

Lockdown life gave London-based designers Laura and Aaron Hammett the impetus to seek a new rural home

FRESH thinking

When Zoe and George Brookes became the custodians of an early20th-century arts and crafts house, they were keen to retain its integrity while adding colour and contemporary flourishes to suit their family's needs

SETTING THE SCENE

This sumptuous bedroom exudes a calming vibe while. capitalising on its grand view of the luscious garden

FAMILY. gathering

With heirloom decorations and armfuls of foliage, Kim Scillitoe's home provides a warm setting for festive celebrations

Graceful TRADITIONS

Beautiful hand-blocked textiles and artisan pieces put a homely spin on Alexandra Young’s elegant country Christmas

Christmas HARMONY

Luke and Ben Gibbons have used neutral colours and natural textures to enhance the innate character of their 16th-century farmhouse which is the perfect setting for festive family parties

Georgian GEM

Carved out from unpromising, derelict buildings, Michelle and Barry Sames' cosy home combines modern comfort with period  charm