Taking an old house, often derelict, and bringing it back to life is very satisfying. The challenge, however, is to do it in a way that respects its history but at the same time makes it a home for 21st century living. The four homes in this issue are all old buildings of character and are inspiring for the way architects and interior architects took this into account when renovating them. On a similar theme, how do you decorate an old home? In response to a reader request, we asked interior designer Greta Apap Bologna for a step-by-step guide to creating one for the living room of an old home using spring/summer’s new trends and colours. It’s a fascinating and inspirational feature - plus, do check out the Living Room special for even more great ideas for this space.
