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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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Bifold doors opened up new opportunities for this social kitchen space
Installing bifold doors and re-working the layout has given the homeowners a more accessible kitchen and a perfect family hub
By Lisa Fazzani
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This family bathroom has been turned into a teal spa style retreat
The homeowners turned a bathroom that wasn't fit for purpose into a luxuriously practical space for adults and children alike
By Millie Hurst
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This kitchen is a masterclass in mixing classic touches with contemporary style
Old meets new in this couple's revitalised modern retro kitchen where high-quality fixtures sit alongside classic vintage elements
By Millie Hurst
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Homeowner transformed a psychedelic nightmare into a Japandi dream house
The psychedelic paint colours had to go on this house renovation
By Laurie Davidson
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10 texture and colour tips, inspired by a tile expert's home
A creative professional and his partner chose beautiful elements to turn ordinary into extraordinary, showing what's achievable when using simple materials well
By Millie Hurst
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Possibly the smallest house in London is up for sale - we've checked out every tiny inch
At just under 300sq ft this Chelsea house is a masterclass in small space living - but at a heft pricy tag
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How this homeowner saved £10,000 on her kitchen makeover - all her tips and tricks
A bland scheme was unbelievably turned into a stunning space for only £120!
By Laurie Davidson
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Mariah Carey's Atlanta home is up for sale - so of course we had to take a tour
We're 'obsessed' with the diva's palatial home, from glam room to pool house
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This garden gravel transformation on a budget shows that grass isn't always greener...
Watch this garden transform from weed-ridden to a leafy retreat out back and a bright gravel space out front
By Millie Hurst
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Renter transforms living room with a striking parquet floor for just £183
Sometimes it pays to go poking around under a carpet, even in a rented property
By Laurie Davidson
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4 style lessons to take away from this beautiful pink bathroom transformation
Thoughtful design features, from pink subways tiles to pocket doors, have turned this old chicken shed into a sanctuary
By Millie Hurst
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You can now rent the Queen's Garden House on Airbnb
The 'heirbnb' is available for short stays (pets are welcome)
By Millie Hurst
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Starting from scratch gave these homeowners their dream eco-conscious home
These homeowners scrapped their renovation plans to build their dream eco-conscious home instead, creating a flexible family living space
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji
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This Cotswolds waterfront second home offers escapism for busy London dwellers
The homeowner's serene and contemporary Cotswolds waterfront home makes for the perfect retreat away from city life
By Millie Hurst
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Clever mum reveals the secret to saving £1000s on a dream bathroom renovation
Facebook marketplace and a spot of DIY helped keep this beautiful bathroom makeover on budget
By Laurie Davidson
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Scallop-edge tiles and antique furniture gave this bathroom a 1930s-inspired glow-up
It took nine months, but this vintage-style makeover was worth the wait
By Laurie Davidson
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This dreamy garden studio totally nails Japandi style
A couple have created a multifunctional garden room that's minimalist and calming
By Millie Hurst
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DIYer leaves drab kitchen unrecognisable with stylish pink and green scheme
Despite having to start all over again when painting the cabinets, she only spent £260
By Millie Hurst
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This London Victorian terrace renovation has everyday family life at its heart
A few small jobs soon escalated into a full-blown renovation for one couple who maximised every inch of space and future-proofed their London home for the long-term
By Millie Hurst
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You won’t believe this vintage-inspired office was once a plain bedroom
This striking transformation cost just £250 to complete in total
By Laurie Davidson
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Removing an internal wall turned this kitchen into a unique and practical space
From dark and impractical to light and bright, here's how these homeowners transformed the kitchen of their Victorian semi-detached house
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji
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This magnolia rental has been transformed into an eclectic family home
See how the owners of this three-storey mid-terrace in Yorkshire have banished the beige using dark paint shades, vintage finds and faux greenery
By Stephanie Durrant
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Adding more space in all directions has transformed this 1930's detached house
See how adding more space via an extension on the rear of this 90 year old property, has futureproofed it for years to come
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This lacklustre bathroom was given a high-end monochrome look on a tight budget
See how a mum of two achieved a high-end bathroom look on a tight budget
By Stephanie Durrant
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Multiple styles work in harmony in this mid-terrace family home
See how mid-century and Scandi interiors have come together to create an ever-evolving look in this Warwickshire house
By Stephanie Durrant
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DIYer gave a dated kitchen a dreamy sage green makeover for under £200
A lifeless kitchen was given a serious glow-up thanks for some savvy budget hacks and charity shop buys
By Laurie Davidson
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Dropping the floor level in this house has added both space and light
See how dropping the floor level in this property has transformed a once dark and dingy room into a light and bright space
By Ginevra Benedetti