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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An upside-down floor plan turned this tiny commercial property into a bright and stylish home
A handful of big renovation risks paid off to create this stunning tiny home
By Ali Lovett
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'We designed our kitchen to fit our neurodivergent needs'
This sensory kitchen was designed with the needs of its neurodivergent owners in mind
By Andrea Childs
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This awkward room was turned into a luxurious family bathroom thanks to these clever layout tricks
Classic style in a practical space was key to the design this family bathroom
By Ali Lovett
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A black kitchen can still look light and spacious as this stunning open-plan space proves
A bright and welcoming family space was created by merging a kitchen and dining room
By Sean O'Connell
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'When you’re sat here, you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world’
Inspired by a beautiful seaside location and the St Ives sunlight, Paul and Helen created a bright and airy kitchen that is brimming with coastal charm
By Holly Reaney
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This personality-packed home is instantly welcoming
Take a tour of this home filled with colour, character and brilliantly clever storage solutions
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This short-term rental became a forever home
What was intended as a temporary move became permanent when the owners fell for the charm of this 16th-century home
By Annabelle Grundy
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Secondhand eBay finds were the key to giving this living room an instant farmhouse style glow-up
Some smart secondhand buys have had a transformative power
By Laurie Davidson
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This Edwardian house renovation seamlessly mixes old and new to create a unique family home
It took 11 years, but this house has been turned into this families dream home at last
By Katie Sims
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The sensitive renovation of this Tudor house revealed exciting discoveries
Bringing this historic merchant's house back to life has uncovered its fascinating history
By Alice Roberton
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This kitchen was given a complete luxury transformation for £300 using paint and gold leaf
You wouldn't know it was the same kitchen
By Laurie Davidson
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It took two hits to get just right, but the homeowner took plenty of time and did this house reno in two stages
Starting with a quick-fix makeover initially, this homeowner went all-out to create a statement home second time around
By Lisa Moses
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This bathroom has been given an elegant transformation inspired by a local National Trust house
Inspired by a local National Trust house and a hotel spa, this bathroom is a luxe take on arts and crafts style
By Karen Wilson
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Forget the decor, this living room got a serious storage makeover
Forget the decor, this living room got a serious storage makeover
By Laurie Davidson
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An unusual room layout meant this house was overlooked – until now
This family saw its untapped potential and created a beautiful home in this former gatehouse
By Sara Emslie
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Soothing neutrals, wood tones and greenery have put the heart and soul back into this rental flat’
An earthy palette of soothing neutrals, wood tones and charcoal details – plus a few interior design tricks – has infused warmth and cosiness into this East London new build
By Jane Crittenden
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'There's beauty in every corner' - take a tour of this colour-filled home
Abi Adie has created a colourful home that's full of brave choices, playful decorating techniques and lots of personality
By Alison Gibb
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This Kent family home uses a pastel palette to soften the modern new-build
How they added character to a contemporary space
By Katie Sims
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Filling this neglected Edwardian cottage with dark colours, rich patterns and second-hand finds has given it back its character
These homeowners have brought personality back to their period home
By Lisa Moses
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This barn was transformed into a 'family home with cosy corners and architectural interest'
Clever reconfiguration and contemporary design transform an old agricultural building into a stylish family home
By Ali Lovett
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A colourful, contemporary kitchen that's perfect for entertaining
Check out this kitchen refit that has breathed colour and life into a Victorian terrace
By Ali Lovett
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'Be brave and go bright' was the design mantra for this colourful cottage
Step inside this Cotswold home and you're greeted with a kaleidoscope of colour
By Janet McMeekin
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'I get so much joy tracking down something pre-loved' - This Cotswold home is filled with lovely vintage finds
In restoring this Cotswolds cottage the owner found an outlet for her passion for sourcing vintage and antique pieces
By Kerryn Harper-Cuss
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Full of contradictions, this home is a stunning example of opposite styles attracting
Contemporary with period features, colourful and monochrome - this home has it all and is all the better for it
By Karen Wilson
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This dining room has been completely transformed using secondhand pieces eBay finds
It is the perfect blend of different styles
By Laurie Davidson
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This summerhouse has been turned into an uplifting space to work with bright florals and sunny colours
‘We transformed an unused part of the garden and now have a fabulous space to work from home or just sit and take in the garden’
By Laurie Davidson
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This kitchen has seamlessly blended traditional style with modern convenience
This elegant kitchen ticks all the boxes for a busy family of five
By Charlotte Luxford