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SOUTHERN COMFORT

Perched on a remote Devon clifftop, a dilapidated stable block has been restored into a stylish and sustainable coastal retreat

ESCAPE ROUTE

Swapping city for coast, Skye O'Neill and Jamie Corner have created a peaceful retreat in the quaint town of Whitstable

CHANNELLING COASTAL CHARM

Fabric designer Zoe Glencross shares her expert advice on bringing the serene air of the seaside to your interior schemes

To let: your home for the holidays

Renting out your home can help fund your travel plans, pay bills and mean your property isn't left empty. But is it worth the extra packing?

Cornish collection

Romantic, rugged and steeped in history, Cornwall has an enduring allure for lovers of coastal life. We've checked out beautiful places to stay, so you can just check in...

SAFE AND SOUND

An architect-designed house on the Scottish coast ingeniously offers panoramic views of the Sound of Mull without forsaking a sense of protection from the elements

FIT FOR A KING

A cottage that was once owned by royalty has been transformed into a relaxed and cosy retreat by owners Jolene and Jason Marshall

'The energy of the sea and coastal landscape inspire all of my designs'

Katie Ebben Smith, print and pattern textile designer

Garden party

Let your greenhouse and potting shed inspire the setting for your next summer get-together, with pretty gift ideas your guests can take home when the party's over

Desirable downsize

To create a home that was tailor-made for their needs and lifestyle, Steve and Susanne Clarke built a stunning oak frame home in their very own garden

Hidden, paradise

With hard work and a lot of initiative, Minnie and James Vosper lovingly brought their run-down home into the 21st century

A collage to treasure

Kirstin Eriksson has transformed her Cotswold property by taking it from a neglected cottage to a perfect family home packed full of clever design ideas

Victorian overhauls

A carefully conceived extension could be the key to unlocking the potential of your period property without compromising its character. Let our selection of innovative schemes be your inspiration...

THE HEALTHY HOME

PART THREE: BOOSTING BIODIVERSITY IN OUR HOMES

Build a new garage for less

Taking on a self-build or renovation project? Then factor in a garage from the beginning you can benefit from economies of scale and efficiency tactics, says Tim Phillips

Multifunctional home office

How to create a hybrid space that's suitable for both work and home life

WHY I CHOSE...TO HIRE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER

Hiring a professional to help in an area you're not confident with can be invaluable. Ben Adam-Smith did just that by employing an interior designer to inject character into his and his wife Kay's self-build

Many happy RETURNS

Elina Siltanen-Sjöberg designed an idyllic English-inspired home in Helsinki, ensuring her well-travelled clients are always pleased to be back

Into the WOODS

Serial renovators Claire Rogers and her husband Matt were the perfect people to give a rural idyll in need of some TLC a makeover

COME ON IN

With a limited budget but clever design ideas, a plain living space has become an inviting place to be

Italian IDYLL

Everything about Collette Dinnigan and Bradley Cocks' centuries-old farmhouse in Puglia is naturally beautiful - from the pool to the brick and stone kitchen

EASY GOING

A coastal home in Georgia is expected to have a relaxed charm, but Matthew Miller of StudioLAB was confronted with a blank canvas when he first worked his magic on this new build

RISING to the CHALLENGE

Bridget and Andrew Hall overcame many obstacles during this passion project to rescue a 400-year-old farmhouse

Labour of LOVE

Emmie Vincent-Sutter and her husband James stripped every room in their period home back to its bare bones to get a dream abode

AMAZING space

Emma and Peter Daniel's uninspiring 1970s house was completely rejigged to create one incredible family home

smart cooking

THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN BARBECUING AND SMOKING WILL HELP SUMMER SOIREES SIZZLE

SUNSHINE STATE OF MIND

The light that shines on this coastal villa enhances its airy and elegant interiors, making it a home that is both uplifting and relaxed

anatomy of a room

This living space oozes laid-back cool and manages to make neutrals feel warm colour expert Ruth Mottershead explains how it's done

SEASIDE SPECIALS

Many plants thrive in coastal gardens, undaunted by the salty air, strong winds and sandy soil. And you can use these for inland gardens, too

Light & bright

Rachel's main requirements for her kitchen extension were a window overlooking the garden and space to entertain. We reveal how she made her dream a reality