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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

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

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

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
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