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'Mum and I loved creating this boho scheme together'

When her mum Julia decided to renovate the family home, 18-year-old Maya's bedroom had a much-needed overhaul to give it a new, laid-back look

BOUTIQUE CHIC

A luxurious makeover has resulted in a Soho Houseinspired bathroom with a nod to the Victorian era

ARTISTIC EDGE

A striking feature wall, eye-catching art and bespoke lighting ensure this classic dining space is creative and unique

JEWEL in the CROWN

A historic building with royal connections has been restored by Belgian owner Gaëlle Gevers to create a home where three generations can gather

All decked out

JP Clark and his husband John have thoughtfully transformed an iconic 1960s deckhouse into a peaceful waterside escape

Leap of FAITH

Tackling the sensitive renovation of a historic house has been a challenging but rewarding journey for Alison and Daren Hall

WORTH THE WAIT

After dreaming of a new kitchen for 20 years, one couple took the plunge and the result is a thoughtful blend of old and new

Character STUDY

The goal for this 1970s home was for it to have classic style and architect and designer Claire Totman achieved just that

Double act

This home has been designed by Sarah Ellison of Frank & Faber to accommodate two brothers and their families

CALM IN THE CITY

The urban semi that Sarah Heritage and Sid Vijayakumar call home is an oasis that puts you at ease instantly

CHANGE OF SCENE

Relocating the kitchen into an under-used sitting room has created an inviting and spacious hub for family life

Country casual

Interior designer Debbie Down's 17th-century farmhouse has a wealth of period features but it also has a look that is fresh and relaxed

FUN in the SUN

After a renovation inside and out, Brooke and Mark Grayson's home has gone from a quaint but dilapidated beach house to a spectacular coastal home perfect for long summer days

In the zone

Using clever design and planting, Pauline has transformed a blank canvas into an elegant, contemporary garden complete with social spaces, a cutting patch and a pond

Side-return extensions

An efficient use of redundant outside space, extending to the side is the mart way to gain the extra room you crave and transform the way you live

SAGE GREEN

A calm, tranquil and fresh hue, our colour guru, Amelia, shares why you can't go far wrong with this nearly neutral

A learning experience

Steph and James honed their home-improvement skills as they updated their old house and overgrown garden with help from family and friends -

A new leaf

Dani Sandels embraced her passion for botanics and natural textures in the renovation of her family home, resulting in a space that delights the eye at every turn

Heart of the home

Faced with three living spaces and a tiny kitchen, Jo and Chris have devised a clever, broken-plan layout where the kitchen takes centre stage

with fronds like these

Low effort, high comfort and a feeling of being in wonderful seclusion - this is how Daniel Nolan does gardens and our editor Pip Rich couldn't be more impressed

Success story

Architect John Ike knows that when a designer and decorator's relationship is symbiotic great things happen Mia Jung tells how this Ike-led project triumphed

FRENCH LEAVE

Sophie and Baligh have found a little piece of paradise on France's Blue Coast - and their home's interior is also divine

Design rules

Interior designer Katie Ridder on the decorative details that make rooms sing

HAPPY RETURNS

This Bahamian home is a joy to behold at every turn there are colours, patterns and moments of repose that just feel good

SUNNY SIDE UP

In sun-drenched Portofino, an apartment in a fisherman's house has been turned into an idyllic bolthole perfect for la dolce vita

SOFT ROCK

Parenthood and a Palm Springs backdrop encouraged one high-voltage duo to turn down the volume and switch up their style

SMALL SPACES, BIG IDEAS bijou gardens

OUTDOOR AREAS ON THE SMALL SIDE CAN FEEL BIG AND BEAUTIFUL TAKE IT FROM THESE EXPERTS

WILD PROSPECTS

Urquhart & Hunt discuss how best to prepare gardens for hotter summers and droughts

see the light

A ROOF WINDOW COULD BE THE MAKING OF YOUR NEXT RENOVATION PROJECT AND VELUX® HAS JUST THE TOOL TO HELP YOU GET IT RIGHT

gas barbecues

IT'S PEAK GARDEN PARTY SEASON RIGHT NOW AND A GAS GRILL IS A SMART MOVE - HERE'S THE LOWDOWN