'KNOCKING DOWN WALLS MADE THIS HOUSE FLOW' Nicole and Lester Leviton created big, open spaces connected with a cohesive palette of greys and white - with a few surprises thrown in

A PERIOD DRAMA: Building an extension and landscaping the garden has enabled one family to fall in love with their Edwardian home all over again

'I'VE DISCOVERED I LOVE COLOUR' After years of a neutral decor, a new home inspired Becky to experiment with colour and pattern in her bathroom

'I DIDN'T WANT MY HOME TO LOOK BORING' Jules Davies took a relaxed approach to her project, instinctively layering colour and pattern for a vibrant finish against a backdrop of natural materials

 'I DIDN'T WANT A BLAND AND SAFE COLOUR SCHEME' Lucy Webb stepped out of her comfort zone and tendency towards neutrals, and successfully braved colour in her maisonette