Homes
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Moving from the city to the country transformed this family's lifeA sympathetic restoration and a modern extension have given this period property a new start as a practical family home
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Zoe Ball's colourful kitchen island shows how easy it is to create a characterful cooking space - here's how she did itBeing brave with colour will reap huge rewards
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This seaside cottage reinvents coastal decor with bold colour and pattern'I fill spaces with colour, pattern, loads of comfy seating and pre-loved furniture'
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A strict colour palette and vintage finds have turned this semi-detached Edwardian house into an elegant family homeSticking to a three-colour palette of green, pink and yellow and mixing in plenty of vintage furniture and art has created an authentic period feel
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This old dairy barn was brought back to life and is now an amazing homeIt's brilliant blend of old and new in West Sussex
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Overcoming limited space and doing away with an awkward layout, this couple created a family kitchen filled with elegant touchesThe symmetrical layout is full of luxurious details
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Coastal style gets a cheerful update in this colourful cottageBright stripes and bold colour blocking make decorating fun
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This Grand Designs barn conversion kitchen saved this couple half their budget - you wouldn't guess where it's fromSticking to a tight budget doesn't mean you need to compromise on style
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'The kitchen looked like the one out of The Tiger Who Came to Tea'A leaky, run-down space didn't put off two seasoned renovators, who could see this home's potential
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A dated Georgian cottage gets a modern-country updateCream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
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Take a tour of this dreamy pastel coloured seaside home on the Dorset coastA bold move to the Dorset coast saw this family completely transform their dated 1980s house into their ideal home
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This tiny Cotswold cottage makes the most of every inch with a tailored, high-end look‘I could see the cottage’s potential, and I knew I could make the layout work'
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This Scottish seaside cottage was renovated to become the perfect family getaway spotA layout change and updated decor changed the entire vibe
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This London maisonette has been revived with vibrant and energetic colour and pattern'I didn't want a cookie-cutter interior', explains the owner
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From shiny new build to a character-packed, country-style cottageWith a keen eye and careful planning, you can give a country-style revamp to any space
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This tiny Suffolk cottage is full of character and space-boosting tricksHow the owners made the most of every inch
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'Extending this 1920s property was a challenge, but we’ve nearly doubled its size'Originally daunted by the amount of work this reno required, these home owners are thrilled with the results
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This former cider barn has been transformed into a stunning colour-drenched family homeAnd now the family is living the country dream
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‘We wanted to keep the spirit of this 1930s house alive’Taking on a period architect-designed property in need of plenty of loving care and a ton of modernisation didn’t phase this home owner one bit
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You would never know that this cool seaside house was once a pebbledash eyesoreIt has been transformed inside and out
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‘Our bathroom went from drab to fab – the new peach and blue colour scheme looks super-smart'Discover how this home owner transformed a dull, outdated bathroom into a vibrant and stylish sanctuary
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This stylish and spacious four-bedroom house was once 'little more than a shack'Now it's been extended upwards to become a fantastic family home
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‘We wanted to completely rejig the layout to make it feel more balanced and practical for family living'It took vision to create an elegant family home from a neglected house with an awkward layout, but the owners knew where to start
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This once cold and compact kitchen has been transformed into a bright open-plan space that works for the whole family'We used to avoid spending time in the kitchen, now it's our favourite room'
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Feast your eyes on Ideal Home's Best Home 2024 winnerOnce a neglected property, this house has been completely transformed into a stunning family home and the worthy winner of Best Home 2024 in our Reader Awards
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'I wanted to create a warm and colourful home for my family to enjoy and remember'Vibrant wallpaper, texture and colour are at the heart of this stunning family home
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A new downstairs layout allowed this dated cottage to become a spacious home filled with rich pattern and textureAnd now it's more stylish and welcoming than ever
