This Hackney house was reimagined by JGraham Design, who transformed the ground floor with a striking extension that opened up the kitchen and dining area. Clever built-ins, hidden storage and a curved rooflight soften the space while flooding it with natural light. A bench around the dining table frees up space and adds functionality, while bold copper worktops and lime-washed walls bring colour and texture. In the garden, a blackened-timber studio serves as office, guest room and yoga retreat, its birch-ply interior calm, versatile, and quietly elegant.

Photography by Toby Nima.

In New Canaan, New York, US-born, London-based decorator Joyce Sitterly redesigned a Greek Revival house for a family eager for bold ideas. The single-level home features an expansive kitchen with a generous farm table and a living room layered with British-accented style. Combining custom-made furniture with antiques, the interiors embrace individuality and drama. Patterns, textures and theatrical touches create a chic yet comfortable atmosphere that avoids convention in favor of character and originality.

Photography by Ollie Tomlinson.

Malvern Hill House by Parker Studio (interiors) in collaboration with Potter & Wilson (architecture) is a heritage home in Croydon that unites Victorian charm with a bold contemporary extension. Nestled in a leafy conservation area, it was carefully restored and expanded to meet the needs of a modern family. The steel-glazed rear addition contrasts with warm interiors, where layered textures, subtle colours, and mixed materials enrich the space. The result is a refined balance between timeless heritage and modern sophistication.

Photography by Pablo Veiga.

It’s like I say week in week out. If you have to darg yourself into work on a weekend it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. Saint Cloche Atelier, a gallery in Sydney’s Paddington by Sarah Johnson.

Photography by Michael Wee.

Wandsworth Vicarage is a Victorian rectory in South West London, reimagined by Tamsin Saunders of Home & Found with sensitivity and character. Once tired and neutrally decorated, the house has been transformed into a warm, vibrant home that feels as though it evolved over decades rather than through a single renovation. By introducing colour, pattern and texture, and carefully layering antiques, vintage lighting and bespoke pieces, Tamsin created interiors that reflect the clients’ personalities while honouring the building’s history. Spaces open to the garden and connect through thoughtful views, giving each room purpose and flow. From a softened conservatory to richly detailed living areas and tranquil bedrooms, the house now balances heritage with comfort, intimacy with grandeur and artistry with everyday life.

Photography by Christopher Horwood.