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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A 1920s seaside cabin transformed into a peaceful haven
This timber-clad cabin has been beautifully restored to become a wonderful weekend retreat
By Karen Darlow
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A new extension turned this period farmhouse into a smart family home
From muddled to modern in an 8-month build
By Alison Gibb
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This Arts and Crafts home is a masterclass in calming simplicity
With its chalky white walls and timeworn pieces, this Welsh home is instantly relaxing
By Naomi Jones
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Painting the staircase black has taken this renter's hallway from drab to fabulous
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
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‘We finally have the spacious family home we want’ - this rundown Victorian terrace is now a stunning light-filled house
The patterned carpets, dated wallpaper and dreary colours had to go!
By Marisha Taylor
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This elegant farmhouse style bathroom is a masterclass in making this trend look luxurious
'We wanted a bathroom that felt luxurious, like staying in a hotel'
By Ali Lovett
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This former vicarage in the countryside has been given a New York loft style overhaul
An ambitious conversion brings urban cool to this country house
By Sara Bird
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‘We turned our seaside retreat into our forever home'
The patterned carpets, dated wallpaper and dreary colours had to go!
By Natalie Flaum
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This house hadn’t been touched for over 20 years, but a colourful makeover has brought it perfectly up-do-date
The patterned carpets, dated wallpaper and dreary colours had to go!
By Marisha Taylor
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You'd never believe this home was once a squash court
This amazing transformation shows what can be achieved with a bit of imagination and vision
By Karen Darlow
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A peach colour palette has injected this scandi-style family home with warmth and character
Joyful colour has turned this home into a welcoming family space
By Ali Lovett
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This New England-style home was once a mock Tudor house in urgent need of a makeover
This coastal house in Hampshire has been transformed by an interior design student
By Marisha Taylor
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A quintessential thatched cottage filled with vintage treasures
The interior of this pretty thatched cottage is as captivating as its exterior
By Alice Roberton
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Step inside the stylish family home belonging to the founder of tile company Bert & May
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
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Pastel pink and green are a match made in heaven in this modern country kitchen
Choosing soft shades of pink and green, this homeowner has curated a calm kitchen with a nod to modern country living
By Lisa Moses
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This house renovation was a 'massive learning curve' for the homeowners - the final result is stunning
It was all hands on deck when this couple moved into their first house
By Alison Jones
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Step inside this warm and welcoming kitchen decorated with hot hues
Warm hues and brass detailing add character to this elegantly proportioned kitchen, working beautifully with the original Georgian architecture
By Amelia Thorpe
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This East London home seamlessly blurs the boundary between inside and out
'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
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This 'exceptional' house was once a wreck but now it's the perfect coastal home
Living in this dream home in Devon is like being on holiday every day
By Sara Emslie
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An English village home with an American colonial vibe
Resourceful decoration and furnishing of this cottage captured memories of the owner's childhood in the States
By Karen Darlow
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This house hadn’t been touched for over 20 years, but a colourful makeover has brought it perfectly up-do-date
The patterned carpets, dated wallpaper and dreary colours had to go!
By Lindsay Blair
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This renovated Edwardian villa is full of vintage finds
But the revamp works perfectly for family life, too
By Sara Emslie
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This house ditched dazzling brights for earthy neutrals to create a relaxed and calming home
Bright colours in every room and a poor layout was stopping the house looking its best.
By Stephanie Smith
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Enjoy always-perfect paint with Crown Paints
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Mixing old and new units has created a stylish two-tone kitchen-diner on a budget
Combining traditional units with a modern extension has been a delicate balance for this home owner
By Stephanie Smith
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This glamorous Cotswolds cottage is filled with genius space-saving designs that look incredible
It's country cottage meets hotel chic
By Karen Darlow
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This Victorian cottage is a lesson in pale perfection
Delicate shades allow the period features of this pretty home take centre stage
By Pippa Blenkinsop


