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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
Replacing colourful carpets and a bright green kitchen with a neutral colour palette transformed this five-bedroom home
By Sara Emslie
Being savvy with the space has allowed these happy home owners to include a generously-sized island in their stunning kitchen makeover
By Lisa Fazzani
This renovated terrace has been given the personal touch with a serene colour scheme and characterful styling
By Karen Wilson
Find out how the owners transformed this once dark and dingy cottage that hadn't been touched in decades
By Annabelle Grundy
These design-savvy homeowners created a unique and colourful kitchen, inspired by their favourite art print
By Maxine Brady
It's even been painted in optimistic yellow for a hit of dopamine every time its owner walks through the door
By Laurie Davidson
This couple totally transformed a project property they bravely took on to live in their desired location
By Amelia Smith
This small kitchen got the ultimate budget facelift, and the results are incredible
By Laurie Davidson
This interior designer was inspired by holidays abroad, as she and her husband transformed their garden themselves
By Stephanie Smith
A bold approach to painting, decorating and DIY has transformed the blank canvas of this new build house
By Lindsay Blair
A country-meets-Scandi barn conversion is the first stage in this couple's dream farmhouse renovation
By Alison Jones
For a not-so-humble £1.5 million, the beloved residence could be yours...
By Jullia Joson
This experienced gardener switched the shed around to create a space perfect for entertaining, relaxing and attracting wildlife
By Maxine Brady
This savvy homeowner ticked off all her must-haves with her stylish kitchen makeover
By Lisa Fazzani
Decorating with the classic combination of blue and white has given this old stone cottage a new lease of life
By Naomi Jones
You'd never know it was there!
By Laurie Davidson
It's giving grandeur in every way possible
By Jullia Joson
A split painted wall and warm colour palette has given this space an inviting new look
By Laurie Davidson
By choosing to demolish some old extensions in favour of building a brand new one, the owners have completely transformed their home
By Ginevra Benedetti
It was a real homecoming for this owner when she and her husband converted her grandparent's former house for their young family
By Emma J Page
Budget buys and secondhand finds helped keep costs down on this peaceful makeover
By Laurie Davidson
These hands-on homeowners achieved stunning results when renovating their home and garden – with a little help from family and friends
By Alison Jones
Adopting a broken-plan layout, with the kitchen at the heart of the home, has really opened up this dark 1930s semi
By Karen Wilson
The tropical paradise of the celebrity couple in the centre of Florida goes off the market
By Sara Hesikova
A humble kitchen appliance inspired the look of this bold and bright extended kitchen – now the perfect space to entertain
By Karen Darlow
Buying a tired caravan and transforming it with a cheerful retro vibe has opened up new horizons for this happy traveller
By Alison Gibb
A professional cook called in an expert when restoring her Victorian villa to glory – with a stunning kitchen at its heart
By Claire Bingham