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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 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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Honeyed terrazzo and a spectacular up-and-over window have turned this bathroom into a natural oasisGorgeous houseplants and a muted colour palette make the view the star of the show
By Jane Crittenden
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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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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
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The Georgian home of this BBC Radio One presenter is full of artistic touchesBut is the beautifully restored property going to be the forever home for this serial renovator?
By Karen Wilson
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How a rich and moody palette transformed this Edwardian villa in NorthumberlandThe new tones brought both warmth and character
By Marisha Taylor
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This converted clothes shop and cafe is now a cool family homeThey opened up the jumbled rooms to create a lighter, larger space
By Alice Roberton
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Can an all-white home survive kids and pets? How it works for this family of four (with rabbits)...From dated decor to a light-filled space
By Maxine Brady
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A lot of patience and a little bit of luck brought these homeowners their dream family homeThis four-bed Victorian semi in Settle, North Yorkshire, has been totally transformed with a spacious extension and top-to-bottom renovation
By Karen Wilson
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Clever design techniques brought heritage charm to this kitchen extensionThis homeowner set out to design a kitchen that restored the period charm to this 1920s lodge
By Holly Reaney
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9 lessons in nailing cottagecore style to take from this gorgeously cosy Georgian mill houseThe home is a haven filled with second-hand treasures
By Karen Wilson
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This home is a masterclass in effortless New England styleDiscover how this couple has nailed a chic New England vibe in their seaside family home
By Marisha Taylor
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These downsizers found the cottage of their dreamsIt's a win-win situation with room for all the family but no wasted space
By Sara Emslie
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This quiet luxury bathroom is packed with clever lighting to create a glowing sanctuaryTiles, marble and gold finishes have been expertly curated in this dreamy spa-throom
By Ali Lovett
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Making clever use of this tricky loft space with sloped ceiling was key when creating a family bathroom that's both fun and functionalNow it's the perfect space for their four daughters to share
By Ali Lovett
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Thoughtful design decisions have transformed this family kitchen from damp and unusable to beautiful and practicalA 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 kitchenIt's now flooded with natural light
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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All is quiet around this festive country homeChristmas 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 ChristmasStep inside interior designer Briony Ace's modern barn conversion at her favourite time of year
By Rebecca Knight


