Ideal Homes
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 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 cute cottage delivers heaps of cosy, compact living inspoThe owners breathed new life into a once-neglected 18th-century Cornish cottage
By Alexandra Pratt
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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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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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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 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
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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

