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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This forgotten weatherboard cottage got an artistic makeoverFrom mouse droppings and cobwebs to a chic renovation, it's been an incredible transformation
By Stephanie Smith
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This former village school is now a unique homeCooking and eating in one classroom and sleeping in another is a dream come true for its owners
By Rachel Crow
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A classic home with modern living at its heartYou won't want to miss this home's stunning kitchen island!
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This seaside semi has been completely transformed from a tired three-bed into a stunning contemporary family homeThis family kept their cool while making a move to the coast, starting a family and renovating their new house from bottom to top
By Ali Lovett
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This Georgian townhouse was brought back to life with a stylish renovation and mid-century piecesReplacing lost features returned the charm to this classic property
By Vivienne Ayers
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How I transformed my front porch for under £150 - 3 smart choices I made to give it a fresh and practical makeoverHow I stretched materials and ideas to remodel our porch area
By Amy Reeves
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This former stables has been given a colourful upgradePicking four key colours was the secret to its stylish new look, says its artist owner
By Sara Emslie
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This once dark, cramped Cornish cottage got a bright and airy updateRaising the ceilings and reconfiguring the floorplan worked wonders
By Sara Emslie
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'None of my furniture would fit up the narrow stairs!'How this homeowner found clever ways to make the most of her cottage's compact proportions
By Karen Darlow
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This kitchen is the epitome of joy with a mix of uplifting colours and patternsThis vibrant kitchen renovation delivers architectural drama, joyful colours and a dreamy pantry
By Ali Lovett
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Upbeat decor has transformed this Tudor farmhouseBright, bold and full of pattern, it's a contemporary take on country style
By Ruth Corbett
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Look closely at this kitchen extension - the owner's obsession with getting the small details right has paid off in a big wayThey created the contemporary kitchen of their dreams
By Maxine Brady
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'The window frame was so rotten it looked in danger of crashing into the road below'In need of urgent repairs, this unique 17th-century property has been carefully repaired and its original features revealed
By Karen Darlow
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Author, model and activist, Charli Howard takes us on a tour of her compact and colourful homeA rich colour palette and curves in all the right places
By Ali Lovett
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This Cotswolds manor house got a boho chic makeoverWith its style rekindled, this listed property is now a beautiful family home
By Sara Emslie
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'I feel like I’m on a constant holiday thanks to the cheerful palette in my colourful home'It's a light, bright and functional retreat
By Lou O’Bryan
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From dated to divine – a Cheshire vicarage gets a smart upgradeThe rundown house was reinvigorated with colour and pattern
By Sara Emslie
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This Bristol Terrace was stripped back to brick and reconfigured to create a beautiful modern spaceIt's been completely transformed
By Marisha Taylor
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A contemporary extension transformed this classic country houseNow it combines traditional charm with practicality for the perfect family home
By Sara Emslie
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Think a monochrome scheme is boring? This stunning Scandi-style beach home will prove you wrong...The plan was to add colour, and the homeowner's so glad she didn't
By Ali Lovett
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An outdated galley kitchen was jettisoned for a design in on-trend plaster pink to create a light-filled family hubThis project harmoniously links a traditional Grade II-listed farmhouse with a newly built kitchen housed in an adjoining outbuilding
By Ruth Corbett
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Swapping a Cotswold cottage for a cabin-style home in a village colony was the perfect move for this coupleIn their new home, they have showcased their eclectic vintage style and embraced the good life
By Pippa Blenkinsop
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Inside Lucy Tiffney's at-home art studio – 'we created a workspace in the garden that finally feels like me!’Building a bespoke studio in her garden and surrounding herself with inspiration has given designer Lucy Tiffney the art studio she’s always wanted
By Stephanie Smith
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This Tuscan-style farmhouse is actually a family home in the Surrey HillsDesigned by an architect, it blends tradition and modernity
By Sara Emslie
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This Cotswolds townhouse has been revived with a winning mix of passion and imagination'We bought a neglected house on the best street'
By Karen Darlow
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A dilapidated Cotswold cottage gets an incredible transformationBought in a bankruptcy sale, it's proved a great investment
By Kerryn Harper-Cuss
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This once dark, oppressive kitchen has been transformed into a light, fresh space that channels coastal charmThis kitchen is a masterclass in elegant coastal-inspired design
By Holly Reaney

