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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
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An interior designer used this can't-fail trick to decide on the colours for her home
This Oxfordshire house wasn't always this colourful…
By Sara Emslie
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This bright and modern kitchen-diner was once three separate rooms in a 1960s bungalow
See how these young homeowners have transformed this once cramped and tired looking space
By Stephanie Smith
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'A statement orange range cooker was the starting point for our new kitchen'
Having lived in a plain white kitchen for some years, this family decided to embrace bold colour when renovating the space
By Alison Lovett
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A clever paint technique transformed this bedroom into the ultimate relaxing haven
Stacey Solomon and Dulux lent a creative hand to transform this blank space into a calming retreat
By Laurie Davidson
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Finding and renovating this Georgian farm cottage was the realisation of a dream the owner had for 25 years
Moving to the countryside and finding the perfect rural home had been years in the planning and finally became a reality
By Karen Darlow
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See how this kitchen got a luxury makeover using some clever budget tricks
Bargain buys, DIY and clever tricks helped this couple create their kitchen on a budget
By Katie Sims
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DIY and upcycling has saved these style-savvy homeowners a fortune
Making their own furniture and using clever DIY hacks, these creative homeowners have nailed the Japandi-meets-rustic look
By Karen Wilson
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This light and airy family kitchen blends colour and texture to create and inviting modern space
Reworking the ground floor layout has allowed these homeowners to create a spacious kitchen diner
By Alison Gibb
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These homeowners gave the family home in Scotland a modern Nordic vibe
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
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This once cold and damp Cotswolds cottage has been made fit for a new generation
Having decided to love it rather than list it, the homeowner sensitively renovated this historic childhood home
By Stephanie Smith
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This unloved cottage has been transformed into a stunning country home
Under Giselle De Hasse’s guidance, a dark, cramped, unloved cottage was transformed into a bright, welcoming home
By Anthea Gerrie
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A neutral scheme with touches of soft green and pink creates balance in this beautifully renovated home
'Our light-filled neutral home makes us feel calm and happy'
By Marisha Taylor
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This extended kitchen-diner has given the homeowner plenty of extra space
A long-awaited extension has given this homeowner the spacious kitchen-diner she’s always wanted
By Stephanie Smith
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'We wanted to achieve a balance of fun and comfort' - Industrial meets boho in this stunning Victorian townhouse
The mix of these two design styles is a match made in heaven
By Karen Wilson
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An unused garden room has been transformed into a characterful family-friendly kitchen-diner
This unused garden room has been reimagined into a versatile kitchen-diner for all the family to enjoy
By Amelia Thorpe
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'Our 12th-century barn is now a stunning home for modern family life'
'The Grade II listing didn't stop us following our dream'
By Sara Emslie
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Built-in shelving took this living room from cluttered chaos to serene and spacious
See how this living room got a whole dose of personality with one key ingredient
By Laurie Davidson
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Colour and patterned textiles have brought this traditional Georgian farmhouse to life
Jewel-like vintage textiles mixed with contemporary pieces give this traditional Georgian farmhouse a cheerful aesthetic
By Ruth Corbett
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This 1930s home has been injected with a lovely cottage feel through vintage details
This 1930s semi has been carefully crafted into a calming family home with soft tones and clever design
By Katie Sims
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A trip to Miami inspired the colour used in this bold colour-drenched bathroom makeover
This homeowner's new bath scheme certainly makes a splash
By Laurie Davidson
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Amanda Holden and Alan Carr's Tuscan townhouse they bought for €2 is for sale on Rightmove
The duo's recent renovation was last month's most-viewed property
By Jullia Joson
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This hallway dumping ground has been turned into a lust-worthy boot room - including a bunk bed for dogs
Smart storage has been given a rustic makeover
By Laurie Davidson
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The awkward configurations of this gatehouse put a lot of viewers off, but not these homeowners
'There isn't a straight wall in the house but it is absolutely bursting with character'
By Sara Bird
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'We couldn’t afford to size up our home in London, so we made the move to the coast and we love it!'
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
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This gorgeous home is a calming haven nestled in the Scottish Highlands
A calming neutral palette in this Highlands home means the star of the show is always the view outside
By Alison Gibb
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Small yet spacious, light and bright - this renovation ticks all the boxes
A clever redesign has transformed this cramped kitchen into a flexible multipurpose open-plan space, packed with natural light and storage
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This wooden kitchen is a masterclass in creating a timeless, but contemporary space perfect for a family
With careful planning, this kitchen has been turned into a colourful, family-friendly space
By Marisha Taylor


