Latest articles by Karen Wilson
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A lot of patience and a little bit of luck brought these homeowners their dream family homeThis four-bed Victorian semi in Settle, North Yorkshire, has been totally transformed with a spacious extension and top-to-bottom renovation
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9 lessons in nailing cottagecore style to take from this gorgeously cosy Georgian mill houseThe home is a haven filled with second-hand treasures
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Building a house from scratch isn't easy but it's definitely worth the hardship, especially at ChristmasThis stunning home is solid proof
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A small extension and a layout rethink have given this family all the extra space they need to thriveBy converting their garage and rethinking the ground floor layout, this couple has created a home that works for family life
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Lots of clever low-budget tweaks have added up to one big transformation in this scandi-inspired family homeThis project proves you don't need to spend a fortune to get your dream home
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‘Being in the kitchen was like a punishment, now we love it'By knocking together rooms and extending into the garden, these homeowners created a light-filled space that’s ideal for family life
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This stunning home sums up the modern-classic look with muted hues, limewashed pieces and vintage-style artworkTake a tour of this elegant family home, renovated from top-to-toe by this homeowner to create a welcoming modern space that oozes style and charm
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Would you swap homes with your parents? This homeowner did, and gave her childhood home a full makeoverAfter buying her childhood home from her parents, see how this homeowner has put her own personal stamp on the place
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'We swapped a beige, bland living room for a luxe, colourful look – and all on a budget of under £2,500'See how these home owners transformed a tired living room into this warm and relaxing space
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'The gold kitchen island is the star of the show…our space is perfect for Christmas hosting now!'This kitchen renovation has given these happy home owners a glam new festive cooking and entertaining space
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'We finally got the house of our dreams and can’t wait to spend Christmas here’This home owner has indulged her passion for colour and pattern throughout
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‘We got a stylish new-look kitchen for less by repurposing our old units'See how the home owners saved a fortune with this eco-friendly kitchen makeover
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'We couldn’t justify ripping out a perfectly decent kitchen and bathroom, so we gave them a budget makeover'With plans to extend in a few years, these home owners managed to decorate and furnish their five-bedroom home on a tight budget with impressive results
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This statement home has a completely different vibe in every room - from Mid-century to 1930s MiamiSee how the homeowners completely transformed a bland rental and turned it into a vibrant and fun forever home
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This bathroom has been given an elegant transformation inspired by a local National Trust houseInspired by a local National Trust house and a hotel spa, this bathroom is a luxe take on arts and crafts style
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Full of contradictions, this home is a stunning example of opposite styles attractingContemporary with period features, colourful and monochrome - this home has it all and is all the better for it
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DIY and upcycling has saved these style-savvy homeowners a fortuneMaking their own furniture and using clever DIY hacks, these creative homeowners have nailed the Japandi-meets-rustic look
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'We wanted to achieve a balance of fun and comfort' - Industrial meets boho in this stunning Victorian townhouseThe mix of these two design styles is a match made in heaven
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'I transformed my kitchen on the cheap by buying a flatpack' - see how this savvy homeowner saved £1000sSee how a savvy homeowner saved thousands on this kitchen makeover by doing everything himself (with a little helping hand from dad)
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'We wanted it to be light and bright' – why bold yellow was the perfect choice for this family-friendly kitchenBold yellow sets a cheerful mood in this family-friendly kitchen transformation
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This 1930s rundown semi has been given a dream scandi makeover thanks to some clever IKEA hacksDetermined to stick to their budget, this couple were hands on in renovating their rundown 1930s semi
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This couple gave their newly renovated home a makeover with a fresh colour scheme and characterful piecesThis renovated terrace has been given the personal touch with a serene colour scheme and characterful styling
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This 1930s semi has a new, more sociable broken-plan layout, and a light and relaxing colour schemeAdopting a broken-plan layout, with the kitchen at the heart of the home, has really opened up this dark 1930s semi
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‘We had three walls and no ceiling – people on the bus could see into our house from the top deck!’An ambitious double-height extension has trebled the size of this small bungalow, turning it into the perfect family space and a forever home
