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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
This home is a masterclass in how to make festive decorations work with a room's wallpaper and fabric designs
By Karen Darlow
These homeowners have blended vintage and modern pieces to achieve a unique look
By Alison Davidson
And it's full of style tricks to steal for the festive season
By Janet McMeekin
This home owner has indulged her passion for colour and pattern throughout
By Karen Wilson
Design flourishes and a beautiful tonal colour palette brings a stylish and relaxed feel to this London property
By Marisha Taylor
It's magical in the festive season
By Sharon Parsons
Painting the dining room a stylish shade of teal and adding on-trend bow decorations made all the difference
By Laurie Davidson
Starting with the bedrooms and finishing in the kitchen, this home owner transformed a 70’s house into a stylish family home
By Lisa Moses
This inviting family home has plenty of space for hosting magical festive get-togethers
By Janet McMeekin
How this first-time buyer's property was transformed into a stylish family home
By Lisa Moses
With cosy throws, seasonal arrangements and twinkling candlelight, this home is all set for a very special Christmas
By Naomi Jones
A lifetime’s collection of vintage bargains, and a little help from a world-famous graffiti artist, created this unique home
By Karen Darlow
Looking past the dark brown 1980s decor, the owners could see the potential in this once-dingy cottage
By Heather Dixon
Hidden floorboards and concealed doorways have now been revealed
By Sara Emslie
See how the home owners saved a fortune with this eco-friendly kitchen makeover
By Karen Wilson
With plans to extend in a few years, these home owners managed to decorate and furnish their five-bedroom home on a tight budget with impressive results
By Karen Wilson
From dark and dated, into a bright family home, packed with pattern and personality
By Ali Lovett
This neglected Norfolk barn is now an exceptional home
By Alexandra Pratt
The owner could see the potential in an old and disused pub to become his ideal home
By Karen Darlow
This eye-catching bathroom combines pattern and colour beautifully
By Stephanie Smith
By completely reworking the floor plan, the homeowner was able to restore the beautiful symmetry of her 1930s semi-detached home
By Lisa Moses
The result is simple, rustic and oh-so chic
By Sara Emslie
A combination of bold colour and graphic pattern has brought a richly textured palette to this mansion flat
By Ruth Corbett
See how the homeowners completely transformed a bland rental and turned it into a vibrant and fun forever home
By Karen Wilson
This Georgian farmhouse was the perfect match for the dream home its owner had on her Pinterest board for years
By Karen Darlow
Ditching London life and moving to the Kent coast, these home owners transformed Victorian terrace property
By Louise O'Bryan
Step inside this serene kitchen
By Annabelle Grundy