Good Homes

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'WE'VE KEPT THE BONES OF THE HOUSE AND ADDED COLOUR'

Erica and Jim Burton sympathetically reworked the look and layout of their Leicestershire period semi with a modern twist to better suit family life

'I'M INSPIRED BY AN ECLECTIC MIX OF STYLES'

Jo Sullivan's passion for colour and pattern has given her new-build home a heart that reflects both her creative career and family life

'WE BLENDED OLD WITH NEW'

Madelaine and Andrew Maddock bridged the gap between traditional details and a contemporary extension for a coordinated look in their period home

'OUR VIBRANT LOCATION INSPIRED THE INTERIOR' The carefully planned renovation of Amanda and Oliver Wilson's Victorian property in East Sussex works perfectly as their children grow

'THIS UPSIDE-DOWN HOUSE IS FULL OF COLOUR' With the living areas situated on the first floor to capture the views, Angela and Stuart Clark's vibrant home has pattern and texture at its heart

'WE RISKED A BOLD DESIGN FOR OUR 70S TOWNHOUSE' Double-height glass and a mezzanine level brought the dingy ground floor of their much-loved London townhouse back into play for Suyin Du Bois and her husband Andre

LET THERE BE LIGHT: The Thurlows' creative layout rejig and new extension has maximised space and brightness in their London home

'I ADORE MY KITCHEN'S BRIGHT TONES' Dazzling terrazzo and contrasting colours have given Emma Hoyle an uplifting scheme

'WE SACRIFICED SOME BEDROOMS TO CREATE A LUXURIOUS HOME' Prioritising family life led Laura and Jamie Smith to reconfigure and extend their house, using a warm Scandi decor throughout 

'IT GIVES US THE WOW FACTOR EVERY TIME' Creating a space that works for the whole family was the priority in George Glynn's Victorian-inspired bathroom

'IT'S BOTH ELEGANT AND MODERN' Oliver Cunningham has combined dark walls and vibrant artwork for a dramatic scheme

'THE SPACES HAVE IMPACT, BUT IN A CALM, WARM WAY' 

Choosing natural materials, authentic patinas and monochrome accents, Gemma Ruse and Xavier Sheriff have created a design-led home with a lived-in feel

'STRONG COLOUR HAS ADDED PERSONALITY' Relocating the kitchen instigated a whole-house decor refresh in Lara Cross and Dan Sanders' south London home

'OUR BOLD SCHEME FEELS CALMING' An Art Deco-inspired palette has injected life back into Carly Fee's ex-student bathroom

'IT'S OUR OWN RELAXING ESCAPE' A tropical feature wall and luxe tub set the tone in Sarah and Toby King's new bathroom

'IT'S A BLEND OF MID-CENTURY AND MELBOURNE STYLE' Jane McCarthy and Ian Harman took their design cues from living in Australia when it came to updating their London family home.

'EVERY ROOM HAS ITS OWN PERSONALITY' A complete renovation of their dream Victorian house has allowed Shauna O'Handley and husband, Adam, to streamline the layout and create a fresh and cohesive colour scheme

'MY ECLECTIC HOME IS EVER CHANGING' Vintage dealer Lesley McNamee has completed her period house in Brighton using her keen eye for collectibles

 'I'VE CREATED A HOME TO LAST' Nicola Kotkis used a timeless neutral palette in her extended north London home that's perfect for flexible living 

'WE'VE MADE STYLE AND FUNCTION WORK' Combining classic touches with natural materials and pops of vivid colour, Hannah and Paul Barratt have turned their house in East Sussex into a contemporary family-friendly home 

 'MY NEW KITCHEN IS A GAME CHANGER' A new layout was the key to Athina Bluff's well-lit fully-functioning basement cooking space 

'I WANTED A LOOK THAT WOULD LAST' A mix of hardwearing utilitarian materials in Alex Haye's kitchen create a stylish, relaxed workspace - perfect for busy family life