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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
Introducing joyful colour has added warmth and personality to a once gloomy kitchen, while an improved layout has transformed its practicality
By Amelia Thorpe
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
Bargain buys, DIY and clever tricks helped this couple create their kitchen on a budget
By Katie Sims
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
This unused garden room has been reimagined into a versatile kitchen-diner for all the family to enjoy
By Amelia Thorpe
'The Grade II listing didn't stop us following our dream'
By Sara Emslie
See how this living room got a whole dose of personality with one key ingredient
By Laurie Davidson
Jewel-like vintage textiles mixed with contemporary pieces give this traditional Georgian farmhouse a cheerful aesthetic
By Ruth Corbett
Picking up new DIY skills as they went along has enabled these homeowners to transform their property on a budget
By Lisa Moses
This 1930s semi has been carefully crafted into a calming family home with soft tones and clever design
By Katie Sims
This homeowner's new bath scheme certainly makes a splash
By Laurie Davidson
The duo's recent renovation was last month's most-viewed property
By Jullia Joson
Smart storage has been given a rustic makeover
By Laurie Davidson
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