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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
Smart storage has been given a rustic makeover
By Laurie Davidson
'There isn't a straight wall in the house but it is absolutely bursting with character'
By Sara Bird
Being able to walk to the beach is one of the best parts about living in this fabulous house says the happy homeowner
By Laurie Davidson
A calming neutral palette in this Highlands home means the star of the show is always the view outside
By Alison Gibb
A clever redesign has transformed this cramped kitchen into a flexible multipurpose open-plan space, packed with natural light and storage
By Ginevra Benedetti
With careful planning, this kitchen has been turned into a colourful, family-friendly space
By Marisha Taylor
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
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
Berry tones, stripes, checks and scalloped accessories have given our plain scheme a bold hit of colour and pattern
By Laurie Davidson
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
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
'We need to apply for permission to change anything – even to drill a hole'
By Alison Lovett
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