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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'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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Full of contradictions, this home is a stunning example of opposite styles attracting
Contemporary with period features, colourful and monochrome - this home has it all and is all the better for it
By Karen Wilson
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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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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
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These homeowners gave the family home in Scotland a modern Nordic vibe
After inheriting her late parents' property this homeowner realised it gave her the perfect blank canvas to create the Nordic look she loves
By Alison Gibb
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This once cold and damp Cotswolds cottage has been made fit for a new generation
Having decided to love it rather than list it, the homeowner sensitively renovated this historic childhood home
By Stephanie Smith
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This unloved cottage has been transformed into a stunning country home
Under Giselle De Hasse’s guidance, a dark, cramped, unloved cottage was transformed into a bright, welcoming home
By Anthea Gerrie
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A neutral scheme with touches of soft green and pink creates balance in this beautifully renovated home
'Our light-filled neutral home makes us feel calm and happy'
By Marisha Taylor
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'We wanted to achieve a balance of fun and comfort' - Industrial meets boho in this stunning Victorian townhouse
The mix of these two design styles is a match made in heaven
By Karen Wilson
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Colour and patterned textiles have brought this traditional Georgian farmhouse to life
Jewel-like vintage textiles mixed with contemporary pieces give this traditional Georgian farmhouse a cheerful aesthetic
By Ruth Corbett
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These novice DIYers completely transformed their home with panelling and paint effects
Picking up new DIY skills as they went along has enabled these homeowners to transform their property on a budget
By Lisa Moses
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This 1930s home has been injected with a lovely cottage feel through vintage details
This 1930s semi has been carefully crafted into a calming family home with soft tones and clever design
By Katie Sims
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The awkward configurations of this gatehouse put a lot of viewers off, but not these homeowners
'There isn't a straight wall in the house but it is absolutely bursting with character'
By Sara Bird
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This gorgeous home is a calming haven nestled in the Scottish Highlands
A calming neutral palette in this Highlands home means the star of the show is always the view outside
By Alison Gibb
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The interior of this country house is as beautiful as its stunning surroundings
This country house has been given a sympathetic makeover, creating a relaxing, welcoming home in beautiful surroundings
By Karen Darlow
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‘Renovating this house has been a labour of love…but it puts a smile on my face every day’
Ditching dated décor and introducing rich colours and classic pieces has turned an unloved Victorian property into a luxurious yet homely space
By Laurie Davidson
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This eclectic home embraces bold colour and texture combinations for an incredible effect
This Victorian home has been refreshed and revived with pattern and colour
By Claire Bingham
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You would never believe this beautiful family home was once several rundown bedsits
Once split into rundown bedsits, this house had stood empty for years but is now transformed into a stunning family home
By Jane Crittenden
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'It's full of things we love' - 11 style ideas to steal from this luxe boho home
From dark and boxy two-bed 1950s council house to light-filled boho-luxe home
By Marisha Taylor
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10 style tips to steal from our Houses Editor's own home, all decked out for the festive season
This house has gone from run-down period property to flexible space for both entertaining and family life
By Alison Lovett
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This beautiful Victorian townhouse is the epitome of timeless elegance, and is full of sparkle for Christmas
This interior stylist has decorated her home in a timeless style that will grow with her family
By Nicky Phillips