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For Rebecca and Matthew, this elegant 19th-century house in Cornwall has two equally beautiful sides to its character. Photographs Rachael Smith

With a love of mid-century design and architecture, Helena Rivera found her natural style in this Fifties home. Photographs Rachael Smith

Vintage finds and whitewashed rooms pay homage to the hardworking past of this Cornish cottage. Photographs Rachael Smith

Georgie and Sam Pearman’s Cotswolds hotel group sets a new standard, mixing antiques with modern art. In their own home, their style takes on a more personal character, interwoven with the history of the house itself. Photographs Rachael Smith

When Jaime and Justin Cooke moved to a wing of Bayham Hall, they were happy to carry on its traditions – both in terms of its decor and their own lifestyle. Photographs Rachael Smith

Architect Camille Hermand has opened up her Paris home to complement the building’s history as well as her own sense of style. Now it’s an inviting flow of rooms, where each is more characterful than the last. Stylist: Véronique Villaret Photographs: Hervé Coluza

For interior designer Krystyna Martin-Dominguez, inky shades work as a moody backdrop for her antiques and vintage pieces, picked up in Poland and beyond. Photographs Penny Wincer

Coral and Lesley Miles’ 19th-century home is the perfect place in which to continue their tradition of collecting antiques and interesting ephemera. Photographs Brent Darby

Futuristic mirror glass reflects an intriguing mix of antique and vintage finds in Linda Allen and Darin Brown’s London flat. Photographs Rachael Smith

Delving into the artisan history of their 15th-century home in Rye helped Barrie and Jo Stewart revive its character. Photographs Penny Wincer

A self-confessed maximalist, Anna Hayman takes an extravagant approach to interior design, which can be seen in abundance throughout her home. Photographs James Balston. Styling Rose + George

Christen Pears’ renovated Cornish farmhouse is the perfect setting for her favourite mid-century designs. Photographs Penny Wincer

As the founder of stylish interiors brand edit58, it’s no surprise that Lisa Mehydene has a sharp eye for intriguing and unique home accessories. Photographs Rachael Smith

Richly patterned textiles and an original take on antiques are woven through Chloe and Tom Jonason’s Georgian farmhouse. Photographs Rachael Smith

Samantha Bruce has always had an eye for the unusual, and her Thirties home is filled with flamboyant and unexpected touches. Photographs Rachael Smith

Artist Trevor Burgess used creativity and a bold palette to turn what was once a builders’ yard into a dynamic home. Photographs James Balston

Vibrant colours, mid-century furniture and layered fabrics are key to fashion designer Alex Al-Bader’s glamorous, laid-back style. Photographs Rachael Smith

Icons of mid-century design mix with intriguing finds in George Sims and Hannah Wright’s east London home. Photographs Rachael Smith

Filled with family heirlooms and vintage finds, Emily Huc’s house combines her two great loves: her native France and London, the city that is now her home. Photographs Rachael Smith

Whimsical prints and bright colours bring Scandinavian charm to designer Jonna Saarinen’s 1920s home. Photographs James Balston