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 Frome house has been transformed - ‘You can see my love of pattern in every room!’
Home provides the perfect colourful canvas for this Somerset-based illustrator’s bold work
By Laurie Davidson
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This 1930s rundown semi has been given a dream scandi makeover thanks to some clever IKEA hacks
Determined to stick to their budget, this couple were hands on in renovating their rundown 1930s semi
By Karen Wilson
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Old meets new in this idyllic Hamptons-style newbuild in Cornwall
‘There’s something calming about having a white scheme. It’s a blank canvas you can add to and change up whether it’s with cushions, plants and flowers'
By Vivienne Ayers
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This 1960s bungalow has been given a Scandi-style overhaul - and the prettiest pantry we've ever seen
A 1960s split-level bungalow has been revived with contemporary extensions, cleaned lines, and Scandi-inspired interiors
By Susan Walker
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A stylish new addition replaces a wasted extension so this young family can be together
This young family can all be together in a stylish and spacious replacement for an unused extension
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji
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'When our builders vanished, I just decided to make everything perfect myself’
Disappointment turned to delight as this aspiring interior designer gave her home a hotel-luxe makeover
By Pippa Blenkinsop
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A quiet luxury makeover turned this country home into the ultimate retreat
Replacing colourful carpets and a bright green kitchen with a neutral colour palette transformed this five-bedroom home
By Sara Emslie
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This couple gave their newly renovated home a makeover with a fresh colour scheme and characterful pieces
This renovated terrace has been given the personal touch with a serene colour scheme and characterful styling
By Karen Wilson
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This dark and dingy cottage has been transformed into a beautiful cosy haven
Find out how the owners transformed this once dark and dingy cottage that hadn't been touched in decades
By Annabelle Grundy
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Took a big risk on a rundown property to live in the perfect area to raise their young family
This couple totally transformed a project property they bravely took on to live in their desired location
By Amelia Smith
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This DIY garden with a Mediterranean feel is perfect for relaxing and entertaining
This interior designer was inspired by holidays abroad, as she and her husband transformed their garden themselves
By Stephanie Smith
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'We’ve taken our time over every decision, and the results have been so rewarding’
A bold approach to painting, decorating and DIY has transformed the blank canvas of this new build house
By Lindsay Blair
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An old flint barn was turned into a stylish annexe for the family to live in as they transformed the neighbouring farmhouse
A country-meets-Scandi barn conversion is the first stage in this couple's dream farmhouse renovation
By Alison Jones
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Calling Sex Education fans! Otis and Jean's dreamy house is actually available to buy, but for an eye-watering price
For a not-so-humble £1.5 million, the beloved residence could be yours...
By Jullia Joson
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This country cottage is like a breath of fresh air with its blue and white colour scheme
Decorating with the classic combination of blue and white has given this old stone cottage a new lease of life
By Naomi Jones
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Inside Hugh Grant's former £7.25 million London penthouse – it has us in love, actually
It's giving grandeur in every way possible
By Jullia Joson
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This young family feel right at home in the converted school building that holds happy memories
It was a real homecoming for this owner when she and her husband converted her grandparent's former house for their young family
By Emma J Page
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The bold and bright transformation of this extended kitchen was inspired by a stylish appliance
A humble kitchen appliance inspired the look of this bold and bright extended kitchen – now the perfect space to entertain
By Karen Darlow
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This rustic 1920s home makes a white colour palette feel warm and cosy
With her own online emporium to shop from, she has filled her family's home with vintage-look pieces and country style
By Sara Emslie
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'My vibrant home is a joyful take on Nordic style’ says this colour-happy home owner
A mix of Nordic simplicity and vibrant decoration is a recipe for success in this uplifting home in the Buckinghamshire countryside
By Jane Crittenden
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We get an insider look at Bob Dylan's £3 million Scottish Highland estate
We got a peek inside the 60s icon's longtime Highland home – and it's glorious as it sounds
By Jullia Joson
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Custom-built storage is the key to calm living in this modern family home
Practical storage and cohesive decor are the keys to a calm, comfortable interior and smooth-running family life in this modern home
By Annabelle Grundy
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Taking on a house that no one else wanted gave these homeowners their dream home
A vacant house that had been on the market for a long time due to its state of disrepair became this couple's dream family home
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji
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‘Designing my home was a life-changing move,’ says Interior Design Master’s Temi Johnson
The transformation of her colourful Hertfordshire home cemented Temi’s decision to pursue a career in interior design full time
By Laurie Davidson
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'This project was about making the space work better – and we have'
Knocking through to the side and being bold with colour has created a dream open-plan kitchen-diner
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji
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‘I’ve used landlord-friendly hacks to make it my own!’ says this colour-happy London renter
See how this style-savvy young renter has turned an empty, open-plan apartment into a colour-filled pad that’s packed with personality
By Lisa Fazzani
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'It wasn’t hard to imagine how good the house would look with a bit of care and attention'
This country house had been split in two but a careful renovation turned it back into a beautiful and welcoming single home once again
By Karen Darlow