Perfect Blend

Victoria and John Hemmings’ remodelled period house is a masterclass in mixing historical features with modern flair

Urban Chic

Keen to stay in their neighbourhood, Annie Tidyman and Rich Robinson upsized from a garden flat to a period terrace nearby, imbuing it with a softly contemporary feel.

Picture This

Fabrice Lachant and Tony Hilliard lovingly restored this Victorian house to provide a perfect space for their unique art collection

Rooms With A Hue

Nicki Conn and Christopher Peabody wanted a small cottage by the sea but fell in love with a grand Georgian villa ripe for a colourful makeover

Lucky Dip

After twice missing out on the home of their dreams, Lottie and Simon Waugh eventually had the good fortune to secure the sale and make it their own

Nature's Bounty

When renovating their home, Clara and Mark Trussler chose a simple palette and rustic touches to reflect its natural surroundings

Open Minded

Fionnuala and Matt Oomen threw out the rule book by adding elements of their loft-living past to their Victorian home

Baroque Of Ages

Di Overton used her creative skills to turn a dark and dated cottage into a stylish home filled with vintage finds

Go With The Flow

By reconfiguring their period home, Lucy and Andrew Smith have created a harmonious layout filled with colour, character and natual light

Ring In The New

At this time of year, the striking architecture of Clare and David Gibb’s refurbished period home really comes into its own

Bright & Beautiful

Glowing candles, twinkling fairy lights and cool Nordic-inspired decorations have turned Linda and Roger Biggs’ listed home into a winter wonderland

Simply Divine

Isabel and Steve Castens felt blessed when they stumbled across a former place of worship ripe for renovation

White Christmas

Cool Scandi style combines with vintage French flair in the home of Nat and Doug Woods, creating a chic setting for seasonal celebrations

Classic Elegance

Dawn Oldham has filled her home with antiques and period details to give it character and style

Designer Delight

Justine Hodgson-Barker elevated her period home out of the ordinary using her unique signature style

a new chapter

it has been a whirlwind few years for neil harman and his husband, will, but now they can finally relax and enjoy all the fruits of their labour

Sale Of The Century

Ben and Fiona Edwards bought a house that had been in the same family for almost 100 years and guided it into a new era

Rising From The Ashes

This ancient manor house had been renovated following a fire, but it was Sarah and Charles Jarman’s finishing touches that turned it back into a family home

Colour Confident

A passion for pattern and bold highlights are the hallmarks of Camilla Falconer’s elegant city home

Warm Welcome

A characterful barn conversion gave Alex and Graeme Ellisdon both a relaxing family haven and a great place for guests to gather

Form And Function

Megan and Ashley Knight’s airy home has been reworked to give them the space they wanted for a modern lifestyle

Fair Exchange

The renovation of a sophisticated London home gave Matthew and Patricia Allen a tempting pied-a-terre to offer to their fellow international house-swapping fans.

Character Building

Disenchanted with the stark white box they had bought, Riddhi Bhalla and Mick Collins set about giving it a dramatic dose of personality

Fresh Elegance

Once Morgan and Kim Ward found a period house in a lively yet leafy location, they set about turning it into a bright and spacious home

Out Of The Ordinary

A clever redesign looked beyond the obvious to maximise the space and style of Ed and Sarah Burgess’ pre-war home

All Change

After a mammoth building project, Olivia and David Anderson brought in interior designers to create a coherent look, with blue playing a starring role

Making History

Kellie and Rob Waterhouse sympathetically updated their city centre house to create a timeless family home

Scandinavian Blend

Allison Lindeman and her husband Oeyvind were determined to bring their cosy, minimalist take on Nordic design to their renovation plans.

Converted In Colour

Tor Vivian’s barn conversion has been brought to life with a mix of vintage, modern and antique furniture – and lots of colourful artwork

Mix It Up

Lolita Colenso confidently combined modern industrial touches with reclaimed pieces to bring loft-style character to an Edwardian property