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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
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
This transformation won a Wayfair Roomover of the Year award – we love its little sleep space!
By Laurie Davidson
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 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
A smart, contemporary extension on this period bungalow was accepted as a sympathetic addition by planners and the finished result is breathtaking
By Ginevra Benedetti
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
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
With her own online emporium to shop from, she has filled her family's home with vintage-look pieces and country style
By Sara Emslie
A mix of Nordic simplicity and vibrant decoration is a recipe for success in this uplifting home in the Buckinghamshire countryside
By Jane Crittenden
Deep green cabinetry, a reeded glass splashback and Feng Shui principles all play a part in this stunning kitchen
By Laurie Davidson
We got a peek inside the 60s icon's longtime Highland home – and it's glorious as it sounds
By Jullia Joson