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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
It is the perfect blend of different styles
By Laurie Davidson
‘We transformed an unused part of the garden and now have a fabulous space to work from home or just sit and take in the garden’
By Laurie Davidson
This elegant kitchen ticks all the boxes for a busy family of five
By Charlotte Luxford
The calm colour scheme and tranquil vibe is a winning formula
By Laurie Davidson
A mix of soft neutral tones and natural textures create the perfect backdrop for precious finds
By Sara Emslie
Being brave with colour has made her living room look like a whole new space
By Laurie Davidson
Subtle gold fittings and a sweep of terrazzo tiling lift this narrow bathroom beyond the ordinary
By Jane Crittenden
The coastal palette of this Brighton terrace is inspired by its seaside location
By Alice Roberton
Secondhand isn't second best in the eyes of this homeowner
By Alice Roberton
In their gorgeous three-bedroom cottage in Norfolk, this family has created a truly welcoming home with a relaxed modern country feel throughout
By Marisha Taylor
Designed with nature in mind, this en suite is an elegant and stylish retreat
By Alison Lovett
This transformative makeover has turned an unloved space into an elegant room scheme that's both calm and chic
By Laurie Davidson
Sometimes all you need is a piece of furniture to change everything
By Laurie Davidson
This Oxfordshire house wasn't always this colourful…
By Sara Emslie
See how these young homeowners have transformed this once cramped and tired looking space
By Stephanie Smith
Having lived in a plain white kitchen for some years, this family decided to embrace bold colour when renovating the space
By Alison Lovett
Stacey Solomon and Dulux lent a creative hand to transform this blank space into a calming retreat
By Laurie Davidson
Moving to the countryside and finding the perfect rural home had been years in the planning and finally became a reality
By Karen Darlow
Making their own furniture and using clever DIY hacks, these creative homeowners have nailed the Japandi-meets-rustic look
By Karen Wilson
Reworking the ground floor layout has allowed these homeowners to create a spacious kitchen diner
By Alison Gibb
After inheriting her late parents' property this homeowner realised it gave her the perfect blank canvas to create the Nordic look she loves
By Alison Gibb
This tiny space was transformed on a budget, thanks to some DIY wall panelling and a lick of paint
By Heather Young
Having decided to love it rather than list it, the homeowner sensitively renovated this historic childhood home
By Stephanie Smith
Under Giselle De Hasse’s guidance, a dark, cramped, unloved cottage was transformed into a bright, welcoming home
By Anthea Gerrie
'Our light-filled neutral home makes us feel calm and happy'
By Marisha Taylor
A long-awaited extension has given this homeowner the spacious kitchen-diner she’s always wanted
By Stephanie Smith
The mix of these two design styles is a match made in heaven
By Karen Wilson