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Little Chapel: The tale of Guernsey's seashell-covered, miniature recreation of LourdesDesigned as a miniature replica of the basilica at Lourdes, the seashell- and mosaic-decorated Little Chapel on Guernsey was at risk of collapse until a group of locals stepped in, as Arabella Youens discovers.
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A country house kitchen which shows how adding new walls can transform your spaceA new Plain English design in Northumberland demonstrates the benefits of carving up a kitchen.
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A gloomy kitchen entirely re-created as a cosy living spaceWhen Nicole Salvesen and Mary Graham were asked to redecorate a country house in Berkshire, the first task was to turn a dark space into a colourful sitting room.
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A London townhouse kitchen that's perfect for cooking, socialising and entertainingThe new owners of this London townhouse have reconfigured it to create a sociable space for cooking and entertaining.
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A London townhouse kitchen transformed to be sociable, practical and charmingThe new owners of this London townhouse have reconfigured it to create a sociable space for cooking and entertaining.
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A beautiful new kitchen sympathetically created for a 16th century manor houseLimewash walls, a large island and plenty of open shelving combine to create a kitchen that’s sympathetic to this 16th-century manor house in Somerset.
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Buy once, buy well — and repair is better than replacement: The new philosophy of sustainable interiorsSustainability relies on creating furniture and appliances that can be fixed — and the skills to do so, says Arabella Youens.
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A living room that's a lesson in how to restore lost character in a historic spaceNicola Harding used rich colours and textures to enhance the historic character of a Jacobean house in Berkshire.
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The beautiful treehouses of Callow Hall: 'The setting is so spectacular that it was important nothing detracted from that'Isabella Worsley has designed interiors of treehouses in the grounds of Callow Hall in Derbyshire that are at one with their surroundings.
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The old rectory in the village where Jane Austen was born is up for sale — and it's a gorgeous Hampshire masterpieceJane Austen's wealthy older brother tore down the house in which the great writer was born — and the home that he replaced it with is now on the market: Steventon House.
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A faux-medieval castle that's 'only' 300 years old, with wine cellar, party barn and even a helipadA quite dizzying mix of old and new come together in unforgettable style at Stowe Castle, which sits adjacent to the grounds of the famed Buckinghamshire school.
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A glorious period-drama-style home in breathtaking grounds — and for sale at the price of a suburban detached homeCressy Hall is an exquisitely beautiful house that will take your breath away from the moment you come up the driveway.
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A former squash court converted into a gorgeous party barn in GloucestershireA stone barn in Gloucestershire has been transformed into a multipurpose entertaining space by Sims Hilditch.
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How a chance discovery of a wallpaper fragment inspired the look of this country house bathroomA fragment of hand-painted chinoiserie set the scene for the decoration of this bathroom at Keythorpe Hall, Leicestershire.
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What you need to know if you're building a new house from scratchBuilding a house requires everything from planning to patience, says Arabella Youens.
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Open plan or keep things separate? There is another way, as this farmhouse kitchen showsOpening up space either side of a chimney breast transformed this kitchen and dining room, designed by Susie Atkinson
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A Cotswolds attic that's been turned into a fairytale fantasy bedroomA space once used for storage has been transformed into a dreamy place for children to sleep by designer Tess Newall.
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Turning an old barn into a new income stream: Meet three people who've made it work in styleTransforming a barn into a wedding venue, accommodation — or both — can be a nice little earner, finds Arabella Youens.
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Open fires v wood-burning stoves: The grate debateWood-burning stove or open fire? Arabella Youens examines the pros and cons of both options.
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How to make a cottage that feels country and cosy rather than fuddy duddyKatharine Paravicini explains the touches she's employed to make her Wiltshire cottage fresh and cosy.
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A picturesque period farmhouse in the Cumbrian countryside with pretty gardens that border the River KeekleWith quintessential farmhouse interiors and rural surroundings, Low House is the perfect place to soak up the magic of the Lake District National Park.
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A former vicarage close to the Brecon Beacons National Park that is on the market for the first time in over 60 yearsBordering the River Wye, Parc Gwynne is a sublime country home in an unbeatable location.
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A beautiful 18th century home on the Scottish borders that is close to a world famous Salmon fishing riverElegant Georgian architecture, world-class fishing and idyllic surroundings make Church House, in the village of Foulden, an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
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Live in the heart of the Lake District National Park at this spacious family home with an orchard garden and fishing rights on the River CockerImmaculate interiors and a world-class location next to some of England’s most scenic landscape join forces at Rivermead, in the village of Lorton in Cumbria.
