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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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'There's beauty in every corner' - take a tour of this colour-filled home
Abi Adie has created a colourful home that's full of brave choices, playful decorating techniques and lots of personality
By Alison Gibb
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This Kent family home uses a pastel palette to soften the modern new-build
How they added character to a contemporary space
By Katie Sims
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'Neutrals have a calming effect' – this light-filled farmhouse is a masterclass in how to use them to create a timeless haven
A palette of natural shades and displays of fresh flowers create a tranquil country retreat
By Naomi Jones
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Filling this neglected Edwardian cottage with dark colours, rich patterns and second-hand finds has given it back its character
These homeowners have brought personality back to their period home
By Lisa Moses
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This barn was transformed into a 'family home with cosy corners and architectural interest'
Clever reconfiguration and contemporary design transform an old agricultural building into a stylish family home
By Ali Lovett
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A colourful, contemporary kitchen that's perfect for entertaining
Check out this kitchen refit that has breathed colour and life into a Victorian terrace
By Ali Lovett
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'Be brave and go bright' was the design mantra for this colourful cottage
Step inside this Cotswold home and you're greeted with a kaleidoscope of colour
By Janet McMeekin
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'I get so much joy tracking down something pre-loved' - This Cotswold home is filled with lovely vintage finds
In restoring this Cotswolds cottage the owner found an outlet for her passion for sourcing vintage and antique pieces
By Kerryn Harper-Cuss
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Full of contradictions, this home is a stunning example of opposite styles attracting
Contemporary with period features, colourful and monochrome - this home has it all and is all the better for it
By Karen Wilson
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This summerhouse has been turned into an uplifting space to work with bright florals and sunny colours
‘We transformed an unused part of the garden and now have a fabulous space to work from home or just sit and take in the garden’
By Laurie Davidson
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This kitchen has seamlessly blended traditional style with modern convenience
This elegant kitchen ticks all the boxes for a busy family of five
By Charlotte Luxford
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This bland and disjointed home has been turned into a hygge-inspired sanctuary
The calm colour scheme and tranquil vibe is a winning formula
By Laurie Davidson
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This Georgian cottage is a masterclass in decorating in neutral tones
A mix of soft neutral tones and natural textures create the perfect backdrop for precious finds
By Sara Emslie
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Broadcaster Sara Cox transformed her living room with this bold heritage shade and it looks incredible
Being brave with colour has made her living room look like a whole new space
By Laurie Davidson
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Small but beautiful, this glam bathroom is packed with stylish features
Subtle gold fittings and a sweep of terrazzo tiling lift this narrow bathroom beyond the ordinary
By Jane Crittenden
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Blue and white reign supreme in this modern Victorian home
The coastal palette of this Brighton terrace is inspired by its seaside location
By Alice Roberton
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Decorated entirely with salvaged and vintage finds, this converted bakery is a lesson in creative upcycling
Secondhand isn't second best in the eyes of this homeowner
By Alice Roberton
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This fabulously pink kitchen transformation is the epitome of glamour
Introducing joyful colour has added warmth and personality to a once gloomy kitchen, while an improved layout has transformed its practicality
By Amelia Thorpe
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'The natural materials and calm colours of our Cotswolds location were the inspiration for our new en suite'
Designed with nature in mind, this en suite is an elegant and stylish retreat
By Alison Lovett
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'It was a complete mess and full of junk!' How a dumping ground for clutter became a stylish second living room
This transformative makeover has turned an unloved space into an elegant room scheme that's both calm and chic
By Laurie Davidson
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This genius built-in wardrobe has instantly doubled the available space in this bedroom
Sometimes all you need is a piece of furniture to change everything
By Laurie Davidson
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An interior designer used this can't-fail trick to decide on the colours for her home
This Oxfordshire house wasn't always this colourful…
By Sara Emslie
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This bright and modern kitchen-diner was once three separate rooms in a 1960s bungalow
See how these young homeowners have transformed this once cramped and tired looking space
By Stephanie Smith
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'A statement orange range cooker was the starting point for our new kitchen'
Having lived in a plain white kitchen for some years, this family decided to embrace bold colour when renovating the space
By Alison Lovett
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A clever paint technique transformed this bedroom into the ultimate relaxing haven
Stacey Solomon and Dulux lent a creative hand to transform this blank space into a calming retreat
By Laurie Davidson
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Finding and renovating this Georgian farm cottage was the realisation of a dream the owner had for 25 years
Moving to the countryside and finding the perfect rural home had been years in the planning and finally became a reality
By Karen Darlow
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See how this kitchen got a luxury makeover using some clever budget tricks
Bargain buys, DIY and clever tricks helped this couple create their kitchen on a budget
By Katie Sims


