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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 eye-catching bathroom cleverly combines pattern and texture
By Ali Lovett
This amazing transformation shows what can be achieved with a bit of imagination and vision
By Karen Darlow
Joyful colour has turned this home into a welcoming family space
By Ali Lovett
This coastal house in Hampshire has been transformed by an interior design student
By Marisha Taylor
The interior of this pretty thatched cottage is as captivating as its exterior
By Alice Roberton
Using the sort of reclaimed materials that inspired his thriving tile business, Lee Thornley has created a thoughtful family home with easy living at its core
By Ruth Corbett
Choosing soft shades of pink and green, this homeowner has curated a calm kitchen with a nod to modern country living
By Lisa Moses
It was all hands on deck when this couple moved into their first house
By Alison Jones
Warm hues and brass detailing add character to this elegantly proportioned kitchen, working beautifully with the original Georgian architecture
By Amelia Thorpe
‘It’s like having an extra room outside,’ says the happy home owner
By Annabelle Grundy
Living in this dream home in Devon is like being on holiday every day
By Sara Emslie
Resourceful decoration and furnishing of this cottage captured memories of the owner's childhood in the States
By Karen Darlow
The patterned carpets, dated wallpaper and dreary colours had to go!
By Lindsay Blair
But the revamp works perfectly for family life, too
By Sara Emslie
Bright colours in every room and a poor layout was stopping the house looking its best.
By Stephanie Smith
By Ideal Home
Combining traditional units with a modern extension has been a delicate balance for this home owner
By Stephanie Smith
It's country cottage meets hotel chic
By Karen Darlow
An eye for savvy vintage sourcing combined with graphic design prowess has created an eclectic family home packed with quirkiness and sociable spaces
By Louise O'Bryan
A handful of big renovation risks paid off to create this stunning tiny home
By Ali Lovett
This sensory kitchen was designed with the needs of its neurodivergent owners in mind
By Andrea Childs
Classic style in a practical space was key to the design this family bathroom
By Ali Lovett
A bright and welcoming family space was created by merging a kitchen and dining room
By Sean O'Connell
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
Take a tour of this home filled with colour, character and brilliantly clever storage solutions
By Ginevra Benedetti
What was intended as a temporary move became permanent when the owners fell for the charm of this 16th-century home
By Annabelle Grundy
Some smart secondhand buys have had a transformative power
By Laurie Davidson