Terraced Houses

Floral stylist and writer Amy Merrick's reflects on the Georgian terraced house in east London that she has called home for the past five years and reflects on why it really comes into its own in the winter, especially at Christmas.

Complete with collections of Michelin men and four-leaf clovers, Martha Ward's characterful cottage balances beauty and personality to great effect

When the owners bought this Victorian house in Notting Hill, it was in good condition but with very bland interiors. They called in Studio Vero who added an array of colour and glamour to breathe new life into it.

The fruits of a collaboration between creative director Ronojoy Dam and interior designer Hollie Bowden, this Victorian end-of-terrace is serene as it is sensible, providing an inviting family home for Ronojoy, his partner Danni and their two children.

Trailblazer Cath Kidston's pretty florals and stripes were a design phenomenon that brought retro English styleto homes around the world. Now, her delicate way with colour and print is evident throughout her art-filled house in west London

Though surprised by the rather stark contemporary treatment of this Victorian terraced house in west London, interior designer James Mackie was excited by the idea of approaching it as a blank canvas, creating an inviting home with distinctive pieces and understated 1930s glamour

Designer Rachael Gowdridge discusses her holistic approach to design, and taking a house from introverted to extroverted with the help of artisan makers

Faced with a roof-less shell, interior designer Henry Prideaux gave this Georgian house in London back its identity, reintroducing period details and adding contemporary pieces to reflect the owners’ interests

This east London terrace is the perfect illustration of interior designer Rachel Chudley’s ability to create a narrative that carries through every room. Here, this is inspired by the owner’s rich heritage, with Austrian finds and family heirlooms setting the tone for imaginatively eclectic yet eminently practical interiors

Interior designer Rachel Chudley and writer and performance artist Rachel Snider, the owner of this London house, share more than a name. Their love of fashion, art and the avant-garde is reflected in its surrealist-inspired interiors, which nonetheless work for family life.

Using family heirlooms and collected antiques, interior designer Laura Stephens has created a beautiful home for a client facing personal loss

A vibrant abstract art collection was the jumping off point for this appealing family house

In an extract from Elizabeth Metcalfe's book ‘New English Interiors', we visit Holly Howe's Victorian house in north London, where a carefully considered colour palette showcases one-off finds, some of which have inspired new pieces for the family business Howe London

Birds, butterflies and beetles are among the many vibrant creatures adorning the walls of this Victorian house in west London, which serves not only as a playful and characterful family home but also as a showcase for an exhilarating mix of eye-catching prints from owner Adam Ellis’s archive

Eager to have more room for herself and her daughter, Rita Konig bought the flat above her London home and combined them to create one cohesive space that has all the trademarks of her design, including inventive details, bold use of pattern and a blending of the beautiful and the practical

Well known for their elegant hotel projects, designers Martin Hulbert and Jay Grierson have transformed the dark and dated interiors of this townhouse using warm colours, mirrored surfaces and eye-catching lighting to open up the space

Interior designer Polly Ashman and her husband bought their house in West London knowing they were taking on a huge project - following a complete overhaul the house is now calm, comfortable and full of light.

As the former Design Director at de Gournay, creativity is something India Holmes has in spades and the transformation of her London house proves it better than anything

When Sophie Warburton and her husband set about decorating their London house, colour was the thing that truly transformed it into the tranquil home it is now

Interior designer Charlotte Boundy has brought warmth and colour (courtesy of a few dream moodboards) to her house in Shepherds Bush