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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

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

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

Despite its small footprint, the compact space ticks the boxes for practicality, character and colour
By Holly Reaney

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

Bespoke shelving and a bold colour are a match made in heaven in this makeover
By Laurie Davidson

These homeowners converted an tired spare bedroom into a sleek family bathroom
By Louise O'Bryan

Bold yellow sets a cheerful mood in this family-friendly kitchen transformation
By Karen Wilson

This house has gone from run-down period property to flexible space for both entertaining and family life
By Alison Lovett

This homeowner transformed her boring kitchen cabinetry by updating it with colourful paint
By Laurie Davidson

This interior stylist has decorated her home in a timeless style that will grow with her family
By Nicky Phillips

This newly renovated home is decorated in a rich colour palette and packed with timeless ideas
By Maxine Brady

This modern home is sprinkled with textural seasonal details for a luxe festive look
By Sara Bird

Following a top-to-toe renovation this Swedish family house is perfect for festive celebrations
By Rachel Crow
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