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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This homeowner saved £100s transforming their home with upcycled vintage finds
Having a good eye for the best secondhand or vintage buy saved the owner hundreds of pounds when furnishing this Victorian home
By Karen Darlow
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This mum of two built a one-off bathroom using forest wood – and for just £100!
Dramatic dark walls and a unique hand-painted botanical wall mural are just two of the reasons why we love it
By Laurie Davidson
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'The wooden shelf is actually from our old bed!' - genius design hacks transformed this narrow kitchen
It's a great example of how being unable to change your room layout can inspire you to work with what you've got
By Laurie Davidson
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Flea market finds saved the homeowner a fortune when doing up this Sussex cottage
Thrifty flea market finds and charity shop buys were the secret to transforming this terraced cottage in Sussex
By Lisa Fazzani
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By rebuilding an extension, this stunning home is now filled with light
As a result of demolishing and rebuilding an extension, this property now is a bright, light-filled home, complete with mezzanine
By Ginevra Benedetti
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A clever change of layout was key to creating this luxuriously large bathroom
The homeowners knocked two rooms together for a bigger family space with a glamorous touch
By Amelia Smith
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This homeowner used a smart decorating trick to transform her bathroom on a budget
It's so simple, but so effective and can save £100s on a bathroom renovation
By Laurie Davidson
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A Victorian terrace in Margate has been transformed into a stunning home
This Victorian two-bed terraced house in Margate has been completely revamped and the results are simply stunning
By Marisha Taylor
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Extending this 1930s gem on a corner plot has created the perfect family home
The new homeowners used their skills in styling and renovating to modernise this dated semi
By Marisha Taylor
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Rustic styling and handcrafted furniture give this Kent home a personal touch
This Grade II listed home perfectly melds traditional and contemporary style
By Kathryn Reilly
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This dated bungalow 'stuck in a timewarp' has been given a sophisticated glow-up
See how first-time buyers used their DIY skills to give this tired bungalow a high-end look
By Lisa Fazzani
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This kitchen was given a chic new look for just £70 using genius vinyl wrap hack
An ordinary wooden kitchen was given a chic white glow-up on a shoestring budget
By Laurie Davidson
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This bathroom makeover is a masterclass in creating a timeless high-end look
Knowing where to spend and where to save was the key to success with this luxe bathroom transformation
By Lisa Fazzani
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Wish granted - young cancer survivor gets a jungle-theme bedroom makeover
The perfect place for some rest and recuperation, this new 'jungle oasis' bedroom scheme is a roaring success
By Laurie Davidson
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The Sicilian home Amanda Holden and Alan Carr bought for €2 is for sale
The home from BBC's 'Amanda & Alan's Italian Job' is for sale on Rightmove
By Jullia Joson
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'We've created our dream kitchen' - 3 dull rooms were turned into a show-stopping space
A dated dining room, kitchen and conservatory have become one big sociable space that's perfect for entertaining
By Laurie Davidson
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Spacious, sociable and stylish - this small home has been completely transformed
Unfazed by the amount of work ahead of them, the owners of this Kent two-bed semi could see that it was full of potential
By Lisa Fazzani
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Demolishing an old conservatory was the key to this family home extension
By demolishing a conservatory and rebuilding an extension, this disjointed property transformed into a cohesive space
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Inside Jim Carrey's £23.9m LA home – the garden is a masterclass in zoning
The impressive estate in the City of Angels definitely did not disappoint
By Jullia Joson
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This family home has been given a coastal vibe with bright and breezy colours
See how a budget-friendly makeover breathed new life into this tired seaside home in North Wales
By Lisa Fazzani
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A simple extension transformed this home from dark and cramped to light and bright
A spacious, light and bright rear extension had completely changed the way these homeowners live now
By Ginevra Benedetti
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See how a two-storey extension has transformed this Victorian terrace
Adding a two-storey extension and rebuilding the back of this Victorian terrace has unlocked the property’s potential
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The luxury Italian villa from hit series The White Lotus is available to rent on Airbnb
Grab a slice of Italian luxury with the Sicilian villa from season two of The White Lotus now available on Airbnb
By Imani Cottrell
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This 1930s semi has been restored to its former glory with vintage finds
See how the artistic homeowner has created a welcoming space that’s full of personality
By Lisa Fazzani
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This hilltop house was an Ideal Home Best Home winner - take a look around
Find out how the winner of the 2021 Ideal Home Best Home award rebuilt their stunning home on a hill from scratch
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Inside the £27m mansion where Harry and Meghan filmed their Netflix show
The lavish mansion is currently up for grabs on the property market
By Jullia Joson
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Take a walk on the wild side with this dramatic downstairs toilet makeover
Animal-print wallpaper, pink wall panelling and sleek black fittings were order of the day for this clever homeowner
By Laurie Davidson