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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
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
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
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 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
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
Delicate shades allow the period features of this pretty home take centre stage
By Pippa Blenkinsop
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
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