Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, Cotswold cottages and modern flats with an English accent: how to respect a house’s history and still make it feel like yours.
Cornicing, sash windows, a fireplace in every room and a kitchen that was clearly an afterthought. Here is how to decide which original features to cherish and which you can update with a clear conscience.
Read the storyThe humble 1930s semi is the most familiar house in Britain and one of the most underrated. Sunrise glass, parquet floors and a generous bay window give you more to work with than you might think.
Read the storyYou do not need low beams, a thatched roof or a view of the sea to bring a bit of cottage warmth home. Here is how to borrow the best of Cotswold and Cornish style in a city flat.
Read the storyEnglish rooms are famous for their clutter and comfort; minimalism is famous for having neither. Here is how the two can meet in the middle and produce something calm, warm and quietly timeless.
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