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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
With a keen eye for colour, Lisa Potter-Dixon has created a joyful scheme full of character
By Marisha Taylor
Inspired by her travels, interiors stylist Laurie Davidson gave her home office a fun Western-style update
By Lisa Fazzani
This country house has been given a sympathetic makeover, creating a relaxing, welcoming home in beautiful surroundings
By Karen Darlow
Interiors influencer Claire Stewart shares how to create a calm, comforting living room with Furniture Village’s stunning Saharan Sunsets look
By Ideal Home
Ditching dated décor and introducing rich colours and classic pieces has turned an unloved Victorian property into a luxurious yet homely space
By Laurie Davidson
Neat fitted furniture took the place of messy hanging rails
By Laurie Davidson
This Victorian home has been refreshed and revived with pattern and colour
By Claire Bingham
Dated and draughty, a complete renovation has given this compact home and much-needed update
By Ginevra Benedetti
Brimming with colour and character, this petite kitchen is a masterclass in small-space design
By Holly Reaney
Practical storage has been made effortlessly stylish in this compact utility room makeover
By Holly Cockburn
Once split into rundown bedsits, this house had stood empty for years but is now transformed into a stunning family home
By Jane Crittenden
The bathroom decor was inspired by the glamorous interiors at the Versace Hotel in Dubai
By Jane Crittenden
Despite its small footprint, the compact space ticks the boxes for practicality, character and colour
By Holly Reaney
The large cavernous room was divided up to create a cosy master bedroom and bespoke dressing room
By Laurie Davidson
‘I saw a dressing room on Instagram which I used for inspiration’
By Laurie Davidson
From dark and boxy two-bed 1950s council house to light-filled boho-luxe home
By Marisha Taylor
Re-painting a drab kitchen and adding rustic timber worktops has totally transformed the space and saved this homeowner £1000s
By Lisa Fazzani
The abundant daylight flowing into this kitchen made it the perfect candidate for a daring dark green
By Ruth Corbett
See how a savvy homeowner saved thousands on this kitchen makeover by doing everything himself (with a little helping hand from dad)
By Karen Wilson
And the best part is that each part can be repurposed
By Laurie Davidson
The compact layout didn't deter this homeowner, who created a beautiful spare bedroom that's both homely and cosy
By Laurie Davidson
Bespoke shelving and a bold colour are a match made in heaven in this makeover
By Laurie Davidson
These homeowners converted an tired spare bedroom into a sleek family bathroom
By Louise O'Bryan
Bold yellow sets a cheerful mood in this family-friendly kitchen transformation
By Karen Wilson
This house has gone from run-down period property to flexible space for both entertaining and family life
By Alison Lovett
This homeowner transformed her boring kitchen cabinetry by updating it with colourful paint
By Laurie Davidson
This interior stylist has decorated her home in a timeless style that will grow with her family
By Nicky Phillips