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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
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
This truly unique and contemporary home inspires at every step
By Ginevra Benedetti
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
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
The patterned carpets, dated wallpaper and dreary colours had to go!
By Marisha Taylor
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
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 needed a lot of work, but I liked the layout, and it still had lots of original features I loved, so I went for it.’
By Katie Sims
‘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