Room makeovers
Love a before and after? You've come to the right place! We have all the room transformations you need, from real homes across the UK.
Room makeovers
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Inside Lucy Tiffney's at-home art studio – 'we created a workspace in the garden that finally feels like me!’
Building a bespoke studio in her garden and surrounding herself with inspiration has given designer Lucy Tiffney the art studio she’s always wanted
By Stephanie Smith
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This once dark, oppressive kitchen has been transformed into a light, fresh space that channels coastal charm
This kitchen is a masterclass in elegant coastal-inspired design
By Holly Reaney
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Pearl Lowe's kitchen in her Portobello home is a treasure trove of vintage finds and understated elegance
The space is imbued with a gorgeous faded glamour
By Holly Reaney
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This beautiful, colourful kitchen was designed for a professional chef, with efficiency and practicality at its heart
Designing a kitchen fit for a professional cook is always a challenge, especially in a domestic setting
By Holly Reaney
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Zoe Ball's colourful kitchen island shows how easy it is to create a characterful cooking space - here's how she did it
Being brave with colour will reap huge rewards
By Holly Cockburn
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Overcoming limited space and doing away with an awkward layout, this couple created a family kitchen filled with elegant touches
The symmetrical layout is full of luxurious details
By Holly Reaney
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This Grand Designs barn conversion kitchen saved this couple half their budget - you wouldn't guess where it's from
Sticking to a tight budget doesn't mean you need to compromise on style
By Holly Cockburn
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‘Our bathroom went from drab to fab – the new peach and blue colour scheme looks super-smart'
Discover how this home owner transformed a dull, outdated bathroom into a vibrant and stylish sanctuary
By Marisha Taylor
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This once cold and compact kitchen has been transformed into a bright open-plan space that works for the whole family
'We used to avoid spending time in the kitchen, now it's our favourite room'
By Holly Reaney
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This kitchen has been turned from dark and dated to romantic and cosy with a clever colour scheme and design tricks
Wall cabinets and dark worktops were holding this space back from its full potential
By Rebecca Knight
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'We swapped a beige, bland living room for a luxe, colourful look – and all on a budget of under £2,500'
See how these home owners transformed a tired living room into this warm and relaxing space
By Karen Wilson
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Opening up the side return has transformed this kitchen into a stylish place to entertain
A natural colour palette has added a sense of space to this serene kitchen
By Rachel Christie
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This luxurious en suite is packed with charming rustic details including a bathtub that took 6 people to lift
Space was taken from a walk-in wardrobe to create this stunning bathroom with views of the surrounding countryside
By Ali Lovett
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The worthy winner of 2024's Ideal Home's Reader Home Best Room Makeover award
A south-facing extension and a sunshine-yellow kitchen is perfect for family life
By Ginevra Benedetti
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‘We’ve given our dining room a fabulous festive makeover in time for Christmas’
Painting the dining room a stylish shade of teal and adding on-trend bow decorations made all the difference
By Laurie Davidson
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Colour and pattern were must-haves for this couple's kitchen - discover how they created their unique kitchen
A combination of bold colour and graphic pattern has brought a richly textured palette to this mansion flat
By Ruth Corbett
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Natural materials, hidden appliances and lots of light ensure this kitchen is bright and tranquil
Step inside this serene kitchen
By Annabelle Grundy
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This pink bathroom makeover exudes rustic charm with a playful contemporary twist
‘It’s amazing how much it’s impacted day-to-day life'
By Charlotte Luxford
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This elegant farmhouse style bathroom is a masterclass in making this trend look luxurious
'We wanted a bathroom that felt luxurious, like staying in a hotel'
By Ali Lovett
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Pastel pink and green are a match made in heaven in this modern country kitchen
Choosing soft shades of pink and green, this homeowner has curated a calm kitchen with a nod to modern country living
By Lisa Moses
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Step inside this warm and welcoming kitchen decorated with hot hues
Warm hues and brass detailing add character to this elegantly proportioned kitchen, working beautifully with the original Georgian architecture
By Amelia Thorpe
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Mixing old and new units has created a stylish two-tone kitchen-diner on a budget
Combining traditional units with a modern extension has been a delicate balance for this home owner
By Stephanie Smith
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'We designed our kitchen to fit our neurodivergent needs'
This sensory kitchen was designed with the needs of its neurodivergent owners in mind
By Andrea Childs
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This awkward room was turned into a luxurious family bathroom thanks to these clever layout tricks
Classic style in a practical space was key to the design this family bathroom
By Ali Lovett
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A black kitchen can still look light and spacious as this stunning open-plan space proves
A bright and welcoming family space was created by merging a kitchen and dining room
By Sean O'Connell
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'When you’re sat here, you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world’
Inspired by a beautiful seaside location and the St Ives sunlight, Paul and Helen created a bright and airy kitchen that is brimming with coastal charm
By Holly Reaney
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Secondhand eBay finds were the key to giving this living room an instant farmhouse style glow-up
Some smart secondhand buys have had a transformative power
By Laurie Davidson