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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It took years to restore this period property to a glamourous home that shines at Christmas
It's magical in the festive season
By Sharon Parsons
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'I used DIY skills and clever furniture hacks to give every room a contemporary update'
Starting with the bedrooms and finishing in the kitchen, this home owner transformed a 70’s house into a stylish family home
By Lisa Moses
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Check out this Scandi-style home, beautifully decorated for the festive season
This inviting family home has plenty of space for hosting magical festive get-togethers
By Janet McMeekin
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The Biscuiteer founders' home is a riot of colours at Christmas
And it has a party barn, too!
By Sara Bird
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‘We had to learn DIY along the way as we’d never even painted a wall before!’
How this first-time buyer's property was transformed into a stylish family home
By Lisa Moses
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Take a tour of this festive 16th-century former pub in rural Hertfordshire
With cosy throws, seasonal arrangements and twinkling candlelight, this home is all set for a very special Christmas
By Naomi Jones
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'Not many people could claim that Banksy paid for their kitchen'
A lifetime’s collection of vintage bargains, and a little help from a world-famous graffiti artist, created this unique home
By Karen Darlow
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'The character was all there, it had just been buried under years of neglect'
Looking past the dark brown 1980s decor, the owners could see the potential in this once-dingy cottage
By Heather Dixon
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The quiet luxury makeover of this Victorian house revealed unexpected features
Hidden floorboards and concealed doorways have now been revealed
By Sara Emslie
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'We used green as a neutral throughout the house - it goes with everything!'
From dark and dated, into a bright family home, packed with pattern and personality
By Ali Lovett
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'This barn had a leaking roof and no insulation – we needed help!'
This neglected Norfolk barn is now an exceptional home
By Alexandra Pratt
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'I spent a lot of time curating the rooms – I want my home to be unique'
An eclectic and sophisticated family home packed with personality
By Lisa Moses
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'I opened the door and saw woodchip wallpaper and nicotine-stained ceilings everywhere'
The owner could see the potential in an old and disused pub to become his ideal home
By Karen Darlow
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Reworking the floorplan of this 1930s semi-detached house has created the perfect family home
By completely reworking the floor plan, the homeowner was able to restore the beautiful symmetry of her 1930s semi-detached home
By Lisa Moses
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‘The house is unique and has lots of history' – how this country home was given a quiet luxury makeover
The result is simple, rustic and oh-so chic
By Sara Emslie
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This statement home has a completely different vibe in every room - from Mid-century to 1930s Miami
See how the homeowners completely transformed a bland rental and turned it into a vibrant and fun forever home
By Karen Wilson
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'I'd always dreamt of this house' says the homeowner of this stunning Georgian farmhouse
This Georgian farmhouse was the perfect match for the dream home its owner had on her Pinterest board for years
By Karen Darlow
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‘We filled our coastal home with sunny, uplifting colours and it feels like summer all-year round’
Ditching London life and moving to the Kent coast, these home owners transformed Victorian terrace property
By Louise O'Bryan
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This 19th Century farmhouse has been transformed into a contemporary family home fit for modern living
The project took two years to complete, but the results were worth it
By Alison Jones
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Take a tour of this modern, contemporary family home, packed with colour and artwork, alongside vintage and secondhand pieces
This truly unique and contemporary home inspires at every step
By Ginevra Benedetti
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‘We've given our home a unified colour scheme from top to bottom’
Soothing shades of green have transformed property
By Laurie Davidson
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A 1920s seaside cabin transformed into a peaceful haven
This timber-clad cabin has been beautifully restored to become a wonderful weekend retreat
By Karen Darlow
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A new extension turned this period farmhouse into a smart family home
From muddled to modern in an 8-month build
By Alison Gibb
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This Arts and Crafts home is a masterclass in calming simplicity
With its chalky white walls and timeworn pieces, this Welsh home is instantly relaxing
By Naomi Jones
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‘We finally have the spacious family home we want’ - this rundown Victorian terrace is now a stunning light-filled house
The patterned carpets, dated wallpaper and dreary colours had to go!
By Marisha Taylor
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This former vicarage in the countryside has been given a New York loft style overhaul
An ambitious conversion brings urban cool to this country house
By Sara Bird
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‘We turned our seaside retreat into our forever home'
The patterned carpets, dated wallpaper and dreary colours had to go!
By Lisa Fazzani