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Zoe Ball's colourful kitchen island shows how easy it is to create a characterful cooking space - here's how she did it
Being brave with colour will reap huge rewards
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This seaside cottage reinvents coastal decor with bold colour and pattern
'I fill spaces with colour, pattern, loads of comfy seating and pre-loved furniture'
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A strict colour palette and vintage finds have turned this semi-detached Edwardian house into an elegant family home
Sticking to a three-colour palette of green, pink and yellow and mixing in plenty of vintage furniture and art has created an authentic period feel
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This old dairy barn was brought back to life and is now an amazing home
It's brilliant blend of old and new in West Sussex
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Overcoming limited space and doing away with an awkward layout, this couple created a family kitchen filled with elegant touches
The symmetrical layout is full of luxurious details
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Coastal style gets a cheerful update in this colourful cottage
Bright stripes and bold colour blocking make decorating fun
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This Grand Designs barn conversion kitchen saved this couple half their budget - you wouldn't guess where it's from
Sticking to a tight budget doesn't mean you need to compromise on style
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'The kitchen looked like the one out of The Tiger Who Came to Tea'
A leaky, run-down space didn't put off two seasoned renovators, who could see this home's potential
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'The restoration of the cottage has been well worth the journey'
A sensitive renovation and neutral colour palette have accentuated the character of this pretty Cotswold cottage
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Take a tour of this dreamy pastel coloured seaside home on the Dorset coast
A bold move to the Dorset coast saw this family completely transform their dated 1980s house into their ideal home
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This tiny Cotswold cottage makes the most of every inch with a tailored, high-end look
‘I could see the cottage’s potential, and I knew I could make the layout work'
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This Scottish seaside cottage was renovated to become the perfect family getaway spot
A layout change and updated decor changed the entire vibe
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This London maisonette has been revived with vibrant and energetic colour and pattern
'I didn't want a cookie-cutter interior', explains the owner
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From shiny new build to a character-packed, country-style cottage
With a keen eye and careful planning, you can give a country-style revamp to any space
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This tiny Suffolk cottage is full of character and space-boosting tricks
How the owners made the most of every inch
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'Extending this 1920s property was a challenge, but we’ve nearly doubled its size'
Originally daunted by the amount of work this reno required, these home owners are thrilled with the results
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This former cider barn has been transformed into a stunning colour-drenched family home
And now the family is living the country dream
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Actress Danielle Bux found her perfect English bolthole in the Cotswolds
A quintessential thatched cottage in a Gloucestershire village is the ultimate country escape from the actress's hectic US lifestyle
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You would never know that this cool seaside house was once a pebbledash eyesore
It has been transformed inside and out
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‘Our bathroom went from drab to fab – the new peach and blue colour scheme looks super-smart'
Discover how this home owner transformed a dull, outdated bathroom into a vibrant and stylish sanctuary
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This stylish and spacious four-bedroom house was once 'little more than a shack'
Now it's been extended upwards to become a fantastic family home
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‘We wanted to completely rejig the layout to make it feel more balanced and practical for family living'
It took vision to create an elegant family home from a neglected house with an awkward layout, but the owners knew where to start
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This once cold and compact kitchen has been transformed into a bright open-plan space that works for the whole family
'We used to avoid spending time in the kitchen, now it's our favourite room'
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Feast your eyes on Ideal Home's Best Home 2024 winner
Once a neglected property, this house has been completely transformed into a stunning family home and the worthy winner of Best Home 2024 in our Reader Awards
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'I wanted to create a warm and colourful home for my family to enjoy and remember'
Vibrant wallpaper, texture and colour are at the heart of this stunning family home
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A new downstairs layout allowed this dated cottage to become a spacious home filled with rich pattern and texture
And now it's more stylish and welcoming than ever
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This stunning home sums up the modern-classic look with muted hues, limewashed pieces and vintage-style artwork
Take a tour of this elegant family home, renovated from top-to-toe by this homeowner to create a welcoming modern space that oozes style and charm
