House tours
From chocolate box cottages in the Cotswolds to super-sleek modern homes in the capital, we go behind the front door of houses up and down the country, and find out how the owners and renters created their dream homes, whatever their style and budget
House tours
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This house ditched dazzling brights for earthy neutrals to create a relaxed and calming home
Bright colours in every room and a poor layout was stopping the house looking its best.
By Stephanie Smith
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This glamorous Cotswolds cottage is filled with genius space-saving designs that look incredible
It's country cottage meets hotel chic
By Karen Darlow
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This Victorian cottage is a lesson in pale perfection
Delicate shades allow the period features of this pretty home take centre stage
By Pippa Blenkinsop
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This house is full of second-hand finds – the home owners call it cost-of-living chic!
An eye for savvy vintage sourcing combined with graphic design prowess has created an eclectic family home packed with quirkiness and sociable spaces
By Louise O'Bryan
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This personality-packed home is instantly welcoming
Take a tour of this home filled with colour, character and brilliantly clever storage solutions
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This short-term rental became a forever home
What was intended as a temporary move became permanent when the owners fell for the charm of this 16th-century home
By Annabelle Grundy
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This Edwardian house renovation seamlessly mixes old and new to create a unique family home
It took 11 years, but this house has been turned into this families dream home at last
By Katie Sims
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This small cottage was totally transformed with smart decorating and space-saving tricks
A small home packed with style and character
By Ali Lovett
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The sensitive renovation of this Tudor house revealed exciting discoveries
Bringing this historic merchant's house back to life has uncovered its fascinating history
By Alice Roberton
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An unusual room layout meant this house was overlooked – until now
This family saw its untapped potential and created a beautiful home in this former gatehouse
By Sara Emslie
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Soothing neutrals, wood tones and greenery have put the heart and soul back into this rental flat’
An earthy palette of soothing neutrals, wood tones and charcoal details – plus a few interior design tricks – has infused warmth and cosiness into this East London new build
By Jane Crittenden
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'There's beauty in every corner' - take a tour of this colour-filled home
Abi Adie has created a colourful home that's full of brave choices, playful decorating techniques and lots of personality
By Alison Gibb
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This Kent family home uses a pastel palette to soften the modern new-build
How they added character to a contemporary space
By Katie Sims
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'Neutrals have a calming effect' – this light-filled farmhouse is a masterclass in how to use them to create a timeless haven
A palette of natural shades and displays of fresh flowers create a tranquil country retreat
By Naomi Jones
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Filling this neglected Edwardian cottage with dark colours, rich patterns and second-hand finds has given it back its character
These homeowners have brought personality back to their period home
By Lisa Moses
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This barn was transformed into a 'family home with cosy corners and architectural interest'
Clever reconfiguration and contemporary design transform an old agricultural building into a stylish family home
By Ali Lovett
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'Be brave and go bright' was the design mantra for this colourful cottage
Step inside this Cotswold home and you're greeted with a kaleidoscope of colour
By Janet McMeekin
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'I get so much joy tracking down something pre-loved' - This Cotswold home is filled with lovely vintage finds
In restoring this Cotswolds cottage the owner found an outlet for her passion for sourcing vintage and antique pieces
By Kerryn Harper-Cuss
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This summerhouse has been turned into an uplifting space to work with bright florals and sunny colours
‘We transformed an unused part of the garden and now have a fabulous space to work from home or just sit and take in the garden’
By Laurie Davidson
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This Georgian cottage is a masterclass in decorating in neutral tones
A mix of soft neutral tones and natural textures create the perfect backdrop for precious finds
By Sara Emslie
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Small but beautiful, this glam bathroom is packed with stylish features
Subtle gold fittings and a sweep of terrazzo tiling lift this narrow bathroom beyond the ordinary
By Jane Crittenden
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Blue and white reign supreme in this modern Victorian home
The coastal palette of this Brighton terrace is inspired by its seaside location
By Alice Roberton
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Decorated entirely with salvaged and vintage finds, this converted bakery is a lesson in creative upcycling
Secondhand isn't second best in the eyes of this homeowner
By Alice Roberton
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Upcycling and secondhand buys helped keep the budget down on this striking cottage renovation
In their gorgeous three-bedroom cottage in Norfolk, this family has created a truly welcoming home with a relaxed modern country feel throughout
By Marisha Taylor
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An interior designer used this can't-fail trick to decide on the colours for her home
This Oxfordshire house wasn't always this colourful…
By Sara Emslie
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Finding and renovating this Georgian farm cottage was the realisation of a dream the owner had for 25 years
Moving to the countryside and finding the perfect rural home had been years in the planning and finally became a reality
By Karen Darlow
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DIY and upcycling has saved these style-savvy homeowners a fortune
Making their own furniture and using clever DIY hacks, these creative homeowners have nailed the Japandi-meets-rustic look
By Karen Wilson