Do you believe in being third time lucky? Well, when it came to finding the perfect family home, that was certainly the case for Matt and Keely Paice. After the birth of their daughter Afiya, they had moved from a minimalist loft apartment in Covent

KITCHENExposed brickwork adds depth and visual texture to Martin and Kelly’s top floor living space and a blue Smeg fridge, designed by architect Renzo Piano, adds a splash of colour to the room. Elegant high black gloss kitchen cabinetry from Ikea and a matching black dining tab...

Now that the 21st century is well and truly upon us, it is perhaps pertinent to consider what we’re creating for the next generation. Literally. After all, the products we buy today are likely to be passed on to our children and – if we get it right – our children’s children. So ...

they call the “fun” part of the business, scouring trade shows and art exhibitions to discover the next big thing. Where they all find common ground is in southwest France at a gorgeous family retreat that was bought and restored by Karine and Steve

of bartering! I love to have reminders of good experiences on display around the house.”Grace and Michael spent six months transforming their three-storey Victorian terraced house into this cosy family home where they live together with their three children

to the river and Bermondsey Market. There’s also lots going on round here for young families.” The interior of the house is eclectic. “People come round and say, ‘Wow! Your house is full of everything and anything, and it really shouldn’t go, but it does

in the south of France, attending the Cannes film festival with clients. Into this jet-setting equation, one must also add that two years ago Caroline and her family moved house, and she has done it up in her own inimitable, glamorous style. “I do have a hectic

grass roof.Ten years ago, worrying about climate change made us make a family decision not to fly any more – but it hasn’t ever felt like a hardship, especially if you make use of the Eurostar. We certainly don’t miss sharing hard-luck stories about

Children grow up fast, so how fitting it is to find this clock-and-photo-frame combo that’s perfect for capturing those special milestone moments in your family. The 12 multicoloured photo frames can hold photos measuring 6.5x4cm and 4x4cm

How cute and colourful are these egg cups? Designed by Verner Panton, these two-toned, Sixties patterns are known as Geometry 1 and are the most stylish receptacles in which to dip your soldiers! The egg cups cost £19.60 for a set of four from Stylish Life.