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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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This loft conversion bedroom masterfully uses a clever layout and unusual wall finish to create the ultimate sleep retreatFrom a cluttered loft to a light and vibrant bedroom
By Jane Cox
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This stunning house went from bland and dated to a modern masterpiece, finished with burnt-larch claddingThis family made the most of the stunning countryside views
By Amy Maynard
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This cosy Norfolk home celebrates the romance of 'slow living' and the ebb and flow of seasonal country lifeA slower pace of life and space for a family were the impetus for these homeowners to return to their roots
By Sara Emslie
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This Cornish cottage is a masterclass in pattern layering and coastal calmHow the cosy, coastal path home celebrates its seaside setting
By Karen Darlow
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This charming renovation has reimaged the classic Cotswolds country aesthetic in a beautiful colour palette inspired by the landscapeThe homeowners didn’t need to look far for inspiration
By Emma J Page
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This petite kitchen has been given a bright and uplifting refresh with plenty of vintage charm and characterA masterclass in overcoming wonky walls, a sloping floor and the small footprint of a 17th-century maisonette
By Holly Reaney
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After a fire devastated their home, these homeowner created the kitchen of their dreamsThe couple reframed their misfortune as an opportunity
By Linda Clayton
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This is how to do a black kitchen in style – the fearless monochrome look is both sophisticated and timelessIt's anything but dark
By Maddie Balcombe
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Preloved, recycled and handmade - check out this truly unique homeIt's brimming with salvaged finds, clever DIY projects and personal touches
By Maxine Brady
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This bathroom took a risk mixing patterned tiles and wallpaper, and the finished result is beautifulThis homeowner trusted her instincts when choosing colours and wallpapers, resulting in an eye-catching bathroom
By Ali Lovett
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An open plan design transformed this kitchen into a bright and sociable spaceFit for modern family life
By Maddie Balcombe
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Texture and vintage furniture have transformed this 1930s London terraceNeutral, modern and perfect for family life
By Emma J Page
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Packed full of clever design ideas, this kitchen is perfect for family life, work and entertainingThis is how to pack in oodles of storage
By Ali Lovett
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See inside an interior designer's home full of her signature bold colours and playful patternsTour Sarah Southwell's 17th-century country home in Somerset
By Sara Emslie
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This house is a masterclass in how to create a stylish home from an unlikely propertyYou'd never know it was once a barn and triple garage
By Janet McMeekin
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This cosy barn conversion proves that small rooms never need to compromise on stylePacked with plenty of rustic charm, this home provided the owners with the space they needed to start a family
By Sara Emslie
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This modern cottage is designed for family life and styleRelaxed, characterful and cute – this home has it all!
By Sara Emslie
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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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Clever planning and bold use of colour combine to create a kitchen that is both practical and eye-catchingAs wraparound kitchen extensions go, this one's a winner
By Ali Lovett
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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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This kitchen is a masterclass in zoning an open-plan spaceThe homeowners reinvented their kitchen to create a space that honoured the Victorian-Edwardian home’s heritage while still making it work for their family
By Holly Reaney
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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

