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BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL

Set on a leafy cobbled lane in a friendly community, Alexandra Rishworth's Cotswolds home offers her the perfect country bolthole

MINIATURE MARVELS

Tiny but mighty mini bulbs bring sparks of colour to springtime garden borders and containers

Installing fitted wardrobes

Everything you need to know about integrating built-in storage into your bedroom

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

Best laid plans

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

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

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

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

NESTING INSTINCT

A barn conversion in the Yorkshire countryside provided Kathryn Volgin and husband Dima with the space they needed to start a family, and with plenty of rustic charm for good measure ifit

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

UP THE GARDEN PATH

Affordable and easy to lay, these DIY path ideas will add form and purpose to your garden, providing a fast track to planting, focal points and outdoor rooms

A day in the country

The TV presenter and author stays close to home in the Wye Valley, walking at dawn and ending the day making supper for friends

Making a home

Paint expert Cassandra shares how not to get lost when choosing a colour palette for your interiors

REVEL IN RED

Bring dramatic overtones to your décor with nature's boldest hue. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird shares how to make this statement shade work in every room scheme

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

SEASIDE CHARM

Michael and Olivia Costello's 18th-century Georgian townhouse has been thoughtfully renovated with a nod to nostalgia, along with interesting contemporary twists

Southern comfort

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

STOCK UP

The best ideas for maximising food storage in the kitchen, from walk in pantries to woven baskets-and everything in between

LIGHT relief

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

'Handmade glass looks watery and beautiful'

As anyone who surfs will know, despite the crash, chaos and roar of the ocean, there is a strange moment of peacefulness when you ride a wave.

Bring the family

Rediscover the simple life with these gloriously back to nature staycations that kids and adults will adore

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

Toy Storage Solutions

Bring order to children's rooms with these smart, space-saving toy storage ideas

WORTH the wait

It was a long time coming, but Johanna and Deniz Safer finally found the right house and turned it into the perfect setting for magical get-togethers

THE JOY OF ENTERTAINING

For H&G columnist Joy Moyler, this is the most wonderful time of the year - she tells us how she celebrates and hosts

A CREATIVE CHRISTMAS

Artistic couple Sally and Harry Arbuthnot found a farmhouse to renovate and refresh, perfect for a sparkling festive gathering with space for everyone to enjoy

FREEZE FRAME

Capture the beauty of your garden and the countryside in winter with our expert photography guide

Old-school CHARM

Designer Melissa Rohani reveals how this beachside hideaway, formerly owned by actor Warren Beatty, has been reworked to create a wonderful family home

DESIGN IDEAS - Fine dining

Dining areas should have a special ambience, whether for cosy lunches or elegant dinner parties