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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
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Thoughtful design decisions have transformed this family kitchen from damp and unusable to beautiful and practical
A complete renovation made this kitchen suitable for modern family life
By Ali Lovett
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A reconfiguration and fresh colour scheme have brought new life to this once dark and dreary kitchen
It's now flooded with natural light
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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All is quiet around this festive country home
Christmas 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 Christmas
Step inside interior designer Briony Ace's modern barn conversion at her favourite time of year
By Rebecca Knight
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This Victorian terrace is a masterclass is Christmas kitsch
Filled with layers of patchwork and gingham, this London home has all the charm of a prairie farmhouse
By Pippa Blenkinsop
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This petite kitchen comes into its own during the festive season
Celebrating the original character of this 17th-century cottage, Belle Daughtry’s kitchen is made for Christmastime
By Holly Reaney
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This couple has transformed a plain new build with a self-built extension, and it’s especially magical at Christmas
Light, bright and packed with festive sparkle
By Marisha Taylor
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Christmas at Jack Kinsey's Victorian chapel home
The 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 transformation
A small cottage by the sea became a colourful passion project, with a renovation that celebrates craftsmanship
By Karen Darlow
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This cosy cottage has 'Christmas retreat' nailed
It 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 makeover
The 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 card
And 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 home
This 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 Christmas
This stunning home is solid proof
By Karen Wilson
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At home with Francesca Rowan-Plowden at Christmas
The interior designer and star of The Traitors is big on bows and all the trimmings for her festive decorating ideas
By Sara Emslie
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This colourful kitchen is so bright you'd never know its partially underground
Bright colours, an open layout and versatile lighting turned this unwelcoming subterranean kitchen into the heart of the home
By Holly Reaney
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This elegant, soothing home is the perfect example of how to master a neutral festive look
Lovingly 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 Christmas
This historic home is layered with texture, heritage colour and Christmas charm
By Holly Reaney
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This stunning home proves that more is more in the festive season
It's a masterclass in maximalism decorating
By Marisha Taylor
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This Victorian stable is now the perfect cosy Christmas cottage
Velvet 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 thrive
By 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 makeover
From 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 home
Cooking 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 heart
You won't want to miss this home's stunning kitchen island!
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This seaside semi has been completely transformed from a tired three-bed into a stunning contemporary family home
This family kept their cool while making a move to the coast, starting a family and renovating their new house from bottom to top
By Ali Lovett
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This Georgian townhouse was brought back to life with a stylish renovation and mid-century pieces
Replacing lost features returned the charm to this classic property
By Vivienne Ayers
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How I transformed my front porch for under £150 - 3 smart choices I made to give it a fresh and practical makeover
How I stretched materials and ideas to remodel our porch area
By Amy Reeves


