Before & After

At the start of her career House & Garden published the west-London apartment of interior designer Beata Heuman, a home she had transformed in a style she jokingly refers to as 'urban safari chic', making imaginative use of both the compact space and her limited funds. Six years on and the scheme feels as fresh and creative as ever.

A former restaurant and property management office becomes a light-filled, well-ordered two-bedroom apartment in the hands of Fee Greening and her music producer boyfriend

This 19th century terraced house had been the victim of poor 20th century updates. Pebble dash render and uPVC windows played a part in stripping away its period charm. Johnny Holland of Hackett Holland reveals how he nursed it back to health.

Stylist Alexander Breeze lives in a purpose-built Edwardian flat in south-west London. 'With a little creativity - and an understanding landlady - you may be surprised by what you can achieve, and on a budget,' he says.

In part four of our series on how to decorate a rented flat on a budget (previously we tackled the living room, bedroom and hallway), stylist Alexander Breeze now turns his attention to the dining room.

Interiors stylist Alexander Breeze gives a masterclass in putting a personal stamp on a rental property - whatever your budget.

How to decorate the bedroom of a rented flat. Interiors stylist Alexander Breeze gives a masterclass in putting a personal stamp on a rental property - whatever your budget.