The bohemian Spanish apartment where fashion designer Penelope Chilvers spends her summers
‘It was basically a white box,’ says Penelope, of the flat when she first took ownership, ‘For the…
A storybook cottage in the Cotswolds with an intriguing literary history
As well as creating a more practical layout for family life, Chris and William wanted to restore the…
A Georgian manor in the Irish countryside that has been gently eased into the present
Original features of the Georgian manor were ‘simplified and refined’, says Róisín, and the strong colours associated with…
An 18th-century country house by the sea becomes a charming weekend retreat
There was some work to be done, of course. ‘The house is right next to a lake, and…
An ancient longhouse in the Welsh hills restored to an authentic state by its photographer owner
Caroline’s considered planting, including roses, Clematis ‘Jackmani’ and climbing vines, softens the stone façade. The house would traditionally…
An inviting Hampshire cottage with a warm and layered interior by Max Rollitt
alls in Edward Bulmer’s ‘Cinnamon’ and a combination of the client’s own fabrics and antique pieces make for…
A neglected house on the Norfolk coast meticulously restored by Robert Moore
For a long time, a boat on the Norfolk Broads provided enough of a reprieve from London for…
The new owners of Robert Kime’s first decoration project call on his studio for a gentle refresh
Forty years ago, The Court House in Wiltshire became Robert Kime’s first decoration project. It was owned by…
A romantic Georgian house and estate in the Scottish Highlands carefully revived by its new owner
Framed oils of ancestors look down from walls in ‘Red Earth’ by Farrow & Ball in the drawing…
A light-filled country house with carefully balanced interiors by Ben Pentreath
The restoration was an epic undertaking, carried out with the help of a diligent local architect, but under…