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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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A genius layout solution makes a freestanding bath the star of this luxe bathroom makeover
These homeowners converted an tired spare bedroom into a sleek family bathroom
By Louise O'Bryan
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'We wanted it to be light and bright' – why bold yellow was the perfect choice for this family-friendly kitchen
Bold yellow sets a cheerful mood in this family-friendly kitchen transformation
By Karen Wilson
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10 style tips to steal from our Houses Editor's own home, all decked out for the festive season
This house has gone from run-down period property to flexible space for both entertaining and family life
By Alison Lovett
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This kitchen went from bland to grand with nothing more than a tin of paint and some MDF
This homeowner transformed her boring kitchen cabinetry by updating it with colourful paint
By Laurie Davidson
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This beautiful Victorian townhouse is the epitome of timeless elegance, and is full of sparkle for Christmas
This interior stylist has decorated her home in a timeless style that will grow with her family
By Nicky Phillips
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9 design tricks to steal from this colourful and modern family home
This newly renovated home is decorated in a rich colour palette and packed with timeless ideas
By Maxine Brady
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'I love a rustic Scandi look' – 12 style ideas that give this modern new-build home warmth and character
This modern home is sprinkled with textural seasonal details for a luxe festive look
By Sara Bird
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You'll be dreaming of a white Christmas when you look round this beautiful Swedish home
Following a top-to-toe renovation this Swedish family house is perfect for festive celebrations
By Rachel Crow
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The five properties we couldn't stop looking at on Rightmove this year – and for good reason
Because everyone loves a good nosy about in other people's homes
By Jullia Joson
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This kitchen was transformed on a tiny budget of £500 - it's completely unrecognisable
New tiles and lashings of Barbie-pink paint have turned a tired scheme into a colourful, knock-out design
By Laurie Davidson
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This stunning kitchen makeover is a unique blend of minimal Scandi design and Victorian character
Getting the colour right was key to this makeover
By Laurie Davidson
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This beautiful 1930s semi has gone all out on a very vintage Christmas matching its post-war grandeur
Vintage finds and natural decorations fill this Edwardian home with faded grandeur at Christmas
By Rachel Crow
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This pink cottage is the cutest forever home
This couple couldn't wait to escape to the country – and this Suffolk cottage was the dream home they'd been looking for
By Naomi Turner
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This elegantly decorated home makes the perfect setting for cosy Christmas gatherings
A relaxed, neutral colour scheme makes a stylish setting for festive decorations and cosy Christmas get-togethers
By Lisa Fazzani
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This restored stable block in Kent is the perfect home for Christmastime
Did someone say Away in a Manger?
By Sara Bird
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This elegant farmhouse is counting down to the festive season with a show-stopping Christmas tree
This retired couple wanted to downsize but their building project grew and became a family affair
By Maggie Colvin
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This renovated Victorian home in Bath offers the perfect warm welcome for Christmas
With its mix of nostalgic decorations, this renovated Victorian home in Bath offers the perfect warm welcome for festive get-togethers
By Janet McMeekin
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This living room is the ultimate inspiration for decorating a small space for Christmas
A super-colourful living room provides the perfect festive canvas for this Christmas-loving homeowner
By Laurie Davidson
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This Frome house has been transformed - ‘You can see my love of pattern in every room!’
Home provides the perfect colourful canvas for this Somerset-based illustrator’s bold work
By Laurie Davidson
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This savvy homeowner created a hidden home office in her living room - it's genius
Closing the door on your work day just got a lot easier!
By Laurie Davidson
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'Extending into the side return has helped create a spacious, new kitchen diner'
We asked an architect how extending into the side return and out the rear of this Victorian terraced house has revolutionised the interior layout
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This bold pink kitchen makeover is unrecognisable and cost just £150 to achieve
Bright pink cabinets, new handles and hand-painting the tiles gave this tired room a brand new look
By Laurie Davidson
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This 1930s rundown semi has been given a dream scandi makeover thanks to some clever IKEA hacks
Determined to stick to their budget, this couple were hands on in renovating their rundown 1930s semi
By Karen Wilson
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This previously empty dining room got a big Art Deco-inspired makeover
See how it went from bland to bespoke furniture, with stylish storage, a carefully curated aesthetic and pretty-in-pink walls
By Laurie Davidson
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'We wanted everyone to feel really positive' – how a colourful redesign brought this workspace to life
'We wanted to create a 'sensory-balanced' workspace that was both socially sustainable and adaptable'
By Jullia Joson
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Old meets new in this idyllic Hamptons-style newbuild in Cornwall
‘There’s something calming about having a white scheme. It’s a blank canvas you can add to and change up whether it’s with cushions, plants and flowers'
By Vivienne Ayers
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This 1960s bungalow has been given a Scandi-style overhaul - and the prettiest pantry we've ever seen
A 1960s split-level bungalow has been revived with contemporary extensions, cleaned lines, and Scandi-inspired interiors
By Susan Walker