House tours
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
House tours
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A small extension and a layout rethink have given this family all the extra space they need to thrive
By converting their garage and rethinking the ground floor layout, this couple has created a home that works for family life
By Karen Wilson
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This forgotten weatherboard cottage got an artistic makeover
From mouse droppings and cobwebs to a chic renovation, it's been an incredible transformation
By Stephanie Smith
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This former village school is now a unique home
Cooking and eating in one classroom and sleeping in another is a dream come true for its owners
By Rachel Crow
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A classic home with modern living at its heart
You won't want to miss this home's stunning kitchen island!
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This seaside semi has been completely transformed from a tired three-bed into a stunning contemporary family home
This family kept their cool while making a move to the coast, starting a family and renovating their new house from bottom to top
By Ali Lovett
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This Georgian townhouse was brought back to life with a stylish renovation and mid-century pieces
Replacing lost features returned the charm to this classic property
By Vivienne Ayers
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This former stables has been given a colourful upgrade
Picking four key colours was the secret to its stylish new look, says its artist owner
By Sara Emslie
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This once dark, cramped Cornish cottage got a bright and airy update
Raising the ceilings and reconfiguring the floorplan worked wonders
By Sara Emslie
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'None of my furniture would fit up the narrow stairs!'
How this homeowner found clever ways to make the most of her cottage's compact proportions
By Karen Darlow
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'The window frame was so rotten it looked in danger of crashing into the road below'
In need of urgent repairs, this unique 17th-century property has been carefully repaired and its original features revealed
By Karen Darlow
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Author, model and activist, Charli Howard takes us on a tour of her compact and colourful home
A rich colour palette and curves in all the right places
By Ali Lovett
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This Cotswolds manor house got a boho chic makeover
With its style rekindled, this listed property is now a beautiful family home
By Sara Emslie
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'I feel like I’m on a constant holiday thanks to the cheerful palette in my colourful home'
It's a light, bright and functional retreat
By Lou O’Bryan
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From dated to divine – a Cheshire vicarage gets a smart upgrade
The rundown house was reinvigorated with colour and pattern
By Sara Emslie
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This Bristol Terrace was stripped back to brick and reconfigured to create a beautiful modern space
It's been completely transformed
By Marisha Taylor
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Rejuvenating this large 19th century house has been a labour of love
But it's been worth it to achieve the owners' dream home
By Charlotte Luxford
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A contemporary extension transformed this classic country house
Now it combines traditional charm with practicality for the perfect family home
By Sara Emslie
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Think a monochrome scheme is boring? This stunning Scandi-style beach home will prove you wrong...
The plan was to add colour, and the homeowner's so glad she didn't
By Ali Lovett
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This Tuscan-style farmhouse is actually a family home in the Surrey Hills
Designed by an architect, it blends tradition and modernity
By Sara Emslie
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This Cotswolds townhouse has been revived with a winning mix of passion and imagination
'We bought a neglected house on the best street'
By Karen Darlow
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A dilapidated Cotswold cottage gets an incredible transformation
Bought in a bankruptcy sale, it's proved a great investment
By Kerryn Harper-Cuss
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This 1950s house was radically remodelled into a sleek and light-drenched home
A far cry from its dark and dated beginnings
By Ruth Corbett
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This Edwardian terrace needed a complete redesign to make it work for family life
A renovation has turned it into a 'forever home'
By Vivienne Ayers
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'Compared to the house we bought, living in it is night and day'
It may have taken three years to complete, but these first-time renovators have transformed their two-storey terraced house into a stunning three-storey, contemporary home
By Caroline Ednie
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A basement extension gave this tall, skinny house extra living space
While a new sunken garden added more room outdoors
By Juliet Benning
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A love for colour and bold prints has helped this family transform their home
This once run-down property now really packs a punch
By Marisha Taylor
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This Victorian semi was transformed from student rental into a vibrant and stylish home
'It makes me happy every time I step through the front door'
By Stephanie Smith


