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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'We carried our furniture on foot from one house to the other'An Edwardian property across the street proved a dream renovation project
By Karen Darlow
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A recipe for success - see how a neutral palette with modern twists has transformed this period propertyPlenty of panelling and natural texture, along with earthy colours has helped make the most of this period property
By Stephanie Smith
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Maximalist design brings this mini Cotswolds cottage roaring to lifePunchy tones and cheerful patterns are a mark of style and confidence
By Charlotte Luxford
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This former post office is now the perfect Cotswolds cottageThe renovation blends old and new, with a calm neutral palette
By Vivienne Ayers
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This medieval tower home in the French countryside looks straight out of a fairytaleA romantic tower in a sleepy village inspired its new owner to embark on a new life
By Rachel Crow
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Light and bright - how glazing and colour have transformed this homeAn oriel window seat and pivoting glass doors maximise the feeling of space in this couple's light-filled home
By Lou O’Bryan
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A derelict flower shop is now a small but perfect homeThe clever conversion makes the most of every part of the compact floorplan
By Sara Emslie
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From white box to colourful home – this Regency townhouse is a stunning transformationAnd it's furnished only with vintage and antique pieces
By Alice Roberton
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The Georgian home of this BBC Radio One presenter is full of artistic touchesBut is the beautifully restored property going to be the forever home for this serial renovator?
By Karen Wilson
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This converted clothes shop and cafe is now a cool family homeThey opened up the jumbled rooms to create a lighter, larger space
By Alice Roberton
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Can an all-white home survive kids and pets? How it works for this family of four (with rabbits)...From dated decor to a light-filled space
By Maxine Brady
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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
By Karen Wilson
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Muted boho is the vibe in this West Sussex late-Victorian terraceIt's the perfect aesthetic for creating a calm seaside retreat
By Sara Emslie
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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
By Karen Wilson
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This home is a masterclass in effortless New England styleDiscover how this couple has nailed a chic New England vibe in their seaside family home
By Marisha Taylor
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These downsizers found the cottage of their dreamsIt's a win-win situation with room for all the family but no wasted space
By Sara Emslie
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All is quiet around this festive country homeChristmas is a magical time of year in a remote hamlet in the Yorkshire Dales, and this stone farmhouse feels even more cosy when surrounded by a frosty, wintry landscape
By Karen Darlow
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I'm an interior designer, and these are the secrets behind how I style my three-bed home for ChristmasStep inside interior designer Briony Ace's modern barn conversion at her favourite time of year
By Rebecca Knight
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This couple has transformed a plain new build with a self-built extension, and it’s especially magical at ChristmasLight, bright and packed with festive sparkle
By Marisha Taylor
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Christmas at Jack Kinsey's Victorian chapel homeThe Interior Design Masters contestant dresses up his Norfolk home for the season
By Sara Emslie
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Rustic meets industrial style in this unique cottage transformationA small cottage by the sea became a colourful passion project, with a renovation that celebrates craftsmanship
By Karen Darlow
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This calm and elegant new build home has been given a magical makeover for Christmas‘It’s amazing to see the house sparkle with Christmas magic'
By Jennifer Morgan
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This cosy cottage has 'Christmas retreat' nailedIt blends vintage charm with soft hues and abundant natural wood for a warm and timeless feel
By Alice Roberton
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This ramshackle, rusty barn got a cosy makeoverThe home of textile designer Vanessa Arbuthnott is full of colourful fabrics
By Janet McMeekin
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This East Sussex cottage wouldn't look out of place on a Christmas cardAnd with its open-plan kitchen extension it's surprisingly spacious
By Charlotte Luxford
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Antiques meet hotel-style luxury in this renovated homeThis Victorian townhouse inspired its owners' newfound passion for antiques
By Karen Darlow
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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
By Karen Wilson


