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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 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
Living in this dream home in Devon is like being on holiday every day
By Sara Emslie
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
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
A handful of big renovation risks paid off to create this stunning tiny home
By Ali Lovett
This sensory kitchen was designed with the needs of its neurodivergent owners in mind
By Andrea Childs
Classic style in a practical space was key to the design this family bathroom
By Ali Lovett
A bright and welcoming family space was created by merging a kitchen and dining room
By Sean O'Connell
Inspired by a beautiful seaside location and the St Ives sunlight, Paul and Helen created a bright and airy kitchen that is brimming with coastal charm
By Holly Reaney
What was intended as a temporary move became permanent when the owners fell for the charm of this 16th-century home
By Annabelle Grundy
Some smart secondhand buys have had a transformative power
By Laurie Davidson
It took 11 years, but this house has been turned into this families dream home at last
By Katie Sims
A small home packed with style and character
By Ali Lovett
Bringing this historic merchant's house back to life has uncovered its fascinating history
By Alice Roberton
You wouldn't know it was the same kitchen
By Laurie Davidson
Starting with a quick-fix makeover initially, this homeowner went all-out to create a statement home second time around
By Lisa Moses
Inspired by a local National Trust house and a hotel spa, this bathroom is a luxe take on arts and crafts style
By Karen Wilson
Forget the decor, this living room got a serious storage makeover
By Laurie Davidson
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