Sophie Robinson faces the challenge of a couple who want to ban the beige but fear colour, and a homeowner who has always been too busy to think about decoration.

Drew and Jonathan are helping the newlyweds Mike and Ashely put their own stamp on it.

Designer Mark Pennington and his wife Pip are building a minimalist beach house in Paekakariki, New Zealand. The couple have designed a modular house with repeating standardised units.