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 elegant, soothing home is the perfect example of how to master a neutral festive lookLovingly renovated by Claire and Simon, this Yorkshire-stone village home is the picture-perfect setting to celebrate
By Maxine Brady
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A Jacobean farmhouse wrapped in Georgian charm – inside a Cotswolds home made magical for ChristmasThis historic home is layered with texture, heritage colour and Christmas charm
By Holly Reaney
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Inside the bold and unapologetic London home of Rockett St George co-founder, Lucy St George – it's maximalist heavenEvery room is stamped with the homeware brand's eclectic rock and roll style
By Rebecca Knight
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This stunning home proves that more is more in the festive seasonIt's a masterclass in maximalism decorating
By Marisha Taylor
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This Victorian stable is now the perfect cosy Christmas cottageVelvet sofas and vintage furniture add comfort and colour
By Sian Williams
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A small extension and a layout rethink have given this family all the extra space they need to thriveBy converting their garage and rethinking the ground floor layout, this couple has created a home that works for family life
By Karen Wilson
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This forgotten weatherboard cottage got an artistic makeoverFrom mouse droppings and cobwebs to a chic renovation, it's been an incredible transformation
By Stephanie Smith
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This former village school is now a unique homeCooking and eating in one classroom and sleeping in another is a dream come true for its owners
By Rachel Crow
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A classic home with modern living at its heartYou won't want to miss this home's stunning kitchen island!
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This Georgian townhouse was brought back to life with a stylish renovation and mid-century piecesReplacing lost features returned the charm to this classic property
By Vivienne Ayers
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This former stables has been given a colourful upgradePicking four key colours was the secret to its stylish new look, says its artist owner
By Sara Emslie
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This once dark, cramped Cornish cottage got a bright and airy updateRaising the ceilings and reconfiguring the floorplan worked wonders
By Sara Emslie
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'None of my furniture would fit up the narrow stairs!'How this homeowner found clever ways to make the most of her cottage's compact proportions
By Karen Darlow
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Upbeat decor has transformed this Tudor farmhouseBright, bold and full of pattern, it's a contemporary take on country style
By Ruth Corbett
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'The window frame was so rotten it looked in danger of crashing into the road below'In need of urgent repairs, this unique 17th-century property has been carefully repaired and its original features revealed
By Karen Darlow
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Author, model and activist, Charli Howard takes us on a tour of her compact and colourful homeA rich colour palette and curves in all the right places
By Ali Lovett
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This Cotswolds manor house got a boho chic makeoverWith its style rekindled, this listed property is now a beautiful family home
By Sara Emslie
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'I feel like I’m on a constant holiday thanks to the cheerful palette in my colourful home'It's a light, bright and functional retreat
By Lou O’Bryan
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This Bristol Terrace was stripped back to brick and reconfigured to create a beautiful modern spaceIt's been completely transformed
By Marisha Taylor
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Rejuvenating this large 19th century house has been a labour of loveBut it's been worth it to achieve the owners' dream home
By Charlotte Luxford
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A contemporary extension transformed this classic country houseNow it combines traditional charm with practicality for the perfect family home
By Sara Emslie
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Think a monochrome scheme is boring? This stunning Scandi-style beach home will prove you wrong...The plan was to add colour, and the homeowner's so glad she didn't
By Ali Lovett
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Swapping a Cotswold cottage for a cabin-style home in a village colony was the perfect move for this coupleIn their new home, they have showcased their eclectic vintage style and embraced the good life
By Pippa Blenkinsop
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This Tuscan-style farmhouse is actually a family home in the Surrey HillsDesigned by an architect, it blends tradition and modernity
By Sara Emslie
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This Cotswolds townhouse has been revived with a winning mix of passion and imagination'We bought a neglected house on the best street'
By Karen Darlow
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A dilapidated Cotswold cottage gets an incredible transformationBought in a bankruptcy sale, it's proved a great investment
By Kerryn Harper-Cuss
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This 1950s house was radically remodelled into a sleek and light-drenched homeA far cry from its dark and dated beginnings
By Ruth Corbett


