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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
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
An eclectic and sophisticated family home packed with personality
By Lisa Moses
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
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
It took three viewings before they realised the site's potential
By Janet McMeekin
The project took two years to complete, but the results were worth it
By Alison Jones
‘It’s amazing how much it’s impacted day-to-day life'
By Charlotte Luxford
Soothing shades of green have transformed property
By Laurie Davidson
This timber-clad cabin has been beautifully restored to become a wonderful weekend retreat
By Karen Darlow
From muddled to modern in an 8-month build
By Alison Gibb
With its chalky white walls and timeworn pieces, this Welsh home is instantly relaxing
By Naomi Jones
The striking painted staircase takes pride of place in this hallway makeover and sets the scene for the rest of the stylish rental home
By Lisa Moses
The patterned carpets, dated wallpaper and dreary colours had to go!
By Marisha Taylor
'We wanted a bathroom that felt luxurious, like staying in a hotel'
By Ali Lovett
An ambitious conversion brings urban cool to this country house
By Sara Bird
The patterned carpets, dated wallpaper and dreary colours had to go!
By Natalie Flaum