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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Explore this transformed Cheshire-based Victorian villa
A professional cook called in an expert when restoring her Victorian villa to glory – with a stunning kitchen at its heart
By Claire Bingham
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This rustic 1920s home makes a white colour palette feel warm and cosy
With her own online emporium to shop from, she has filled her family's home with vintage-look pieces and country style
By Sara Emslie
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'My vibrant home is a joyful take on Nordic style’ says this colour-happy home owner
A mix of Nordic simplicity and vibrant decoration is a recipe for success in this uplifting home in the Buckinghamshire countryside
By Jane Crittenden
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Feng Shui principles and Frenchic paint transformed this kitchen into a luxury space
Deep green cabinetry, a reeded glass splashback and Feng Shui principles all play a part in this stunning kitchen
By Laurie Davidson
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We get an insider look at Bob Dylan's £3 million Scottish Highland estate
We got a peek inside the 60s icon's longtime Highland home – and it's glorious as it sounds
By Jullia Joson
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The right wallpaper helped spark this beautiful hallway makeover
From plain and drab to colourful and fab – this room gives you a warm welcome the instant you enter
By Laurie Davidson
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The properties we couldn't stop looking at on Rightmove in June – they're all so unique
We'd happily live in any one of these stunning homes...
By Amy Hunt
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A young couple have renovated a period apartment to create a vibrant and unique escape by the sea
This couple added some French chic to their Victorian apartment by the English seaside
By Juliet Benning
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This attic conversion was inspired by a luxury hotel – and the freestanding bath is the star of the show
Bespoke storage and Italian tiles give this open-plan suite the wow factor
By Laurie Davidson
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Custom-built storage is the key to calm living in this modern family home
Practical storage and cohesive decor are the keys to a calm, comfortable interior and smooth-running family life in this modern home
By Annabelle Grundy
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Taking on a house that no one else wanted gave these homeowners their dream home
A vacant house that had been on the market for a long time due to its state of disrepair became this couple's dream family home
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji
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‘Designing my home was a life-changing move,’ says Interior Design Master’s Temi Johnson
The transformation of her colourful Hertfordshire home cemented Temi’s decision to pursue a career in interior design full time
By Laurie Davidson
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'This project was about making the space work better – and we have'
Knocking through to the side and being bold with colour has created a dream open-plan kitchen-diner
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji
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'I planned for everything to be hidden away' - this small kitchen has been transformed
Knocking down a wall and creating a new open-plan layout was a recipe for success with this stunning kitchen makeover
By Lisa Fazzani
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House number ideas - 5 ways to update your front door, including our top buys
The best house number ideas to make sure your house remains unmissable and well designed
By Holly Cockburn
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'Deciding on a bigger extension didn't cost that much more, but it's made such a difference'
Replacing a conservatory that was freezing in winter and boiling in summer with an extension has created the perfect family space
By Alison Jones
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This walk-in wardrobe would make even Carrie Bradshaw jealous
Animal-print carpet and a candy pink interior are just two of this walk-in wardrobes stand-out features
By Laurie Davidson
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‘I’ve used landlord-friendly hacks to make it my own!’ says this colour-happy London renter
See how this style-savvy young renter has turned an empty, open-plan apartment into a colour-filled pad that’s packed with personality
By Lisa Fazzani
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'It wasn’t hard to imagine how good the house would look with a bit of care and attention'
This country house had been split in two but a careful renovation turned it back into a beautiful and welcoming single home once again
By Karen Darlow
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Vogue Williams on how she created the perfect family-friendly party-ready garden
Wanting an all-weather garden for her young family to enjoy, Irish presenter has created the perfect indoor/outdoor party space
By Lisa Fazzani
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This mum of two brought her dream Pinterest bedroom moodboard to life
It went from plain grey to a serene green sleep space
By Laurie Davidson
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'We built a smart new loft conversion for more space'
We asked an architect how building a stylish new loft conversion for more space has added an extra two bedrooms and a bathroom with stunning views
By Ginevra Benedetti
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'Our house is where family and friends congregate – just like it used to be'
This homeowner went on a sentimental journey when she transformed her nan's old house into the perfect home for modern family life
By Charlotte Luxford
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'My house was struck by lightning but now it's more beautiful than ever'
This Surrey cottage has endured fire, flood and storm damage but has been restored with grace and style
By Sara Emslie
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Cheat your way to a new bathroom look – this mum's makeover cost just £33.50!
Quoted £7,500 for a new bathroom, she did the work herself and saved a whopping £7,466.50 in the process
By Laurie Davidson
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‘We had three walls and no ceiling – people on the bus could see into our house from the top deck!’
An ambitious double-height extension has trebled the size of this small bungalow, turning it into the perfect family space and a forever home
By Karen Wilson
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‘I used high-end kitchen brochures for inspiration, then put my kitchen together for under £3000'
Creating a dream home and kitchen on a budget involved savvy design tricks and shopping around for this happy homeowner
By Karen Wilson