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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 This Georgian townhouse was brought back to life with a stylish renovation and mid-century piecesReplacing lost features returned the charm to this classic property By Vivienne Ayers 
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 This former stables has been given a colourful upgradePicking 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 updateRaising 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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 Upbeat decor has transformed this Tudor farmhouseBright, bold and full of pattern, it's a contemporary take on country style By Ruth Corbett 
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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 homeA 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 makeoverWith 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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 This Bristol Terrace was stripped back to brick and reconfigured to create a beautiful modern spaceIt's been completely transformed By Marisha Taylor 
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 Rejuvenating this large 19th century house has been a labour of loveBut 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 houseNow 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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 Swapping a Cotswold cottage for a cabin-style home in a village colony was the perfect move for this coupleIn their new home, they have showcased their eclectic vintage style and embraced the good life By Pippa Blenkinsop 
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 This Tuscan-style farmhouse is actually a family home in the Surrey HillsDesigned 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 transformationBought 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 homeA far cry from its dark and dated beginnings By Ruth Corbett 
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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 spaceWhile 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 homeThis 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 
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 This stylish Cornish self-build is a dream seaside homeIt's an airy mix of Australian and Japandi styles By Alexandra Pratt 
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 How a radical rethink gave this Regency home a contemporary but sensitive makeoverA change of palette helped harmonise old and new By Janet McMeekin 
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 This 1980s Kent bungalow has been given a cool California vibeThe homeowners created their dream beach home By Amy Maynard 
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 'My style is colourful maximalism with a plethora of curated antiques'This restored Georgian home is filled with contrasting bold colours and patterns at every turn By Alice Roberton 
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 The artist owner transformed this once rundown clapboard house into a stunning seaside homeIt brings Hamptons style to the Isle of Wight By Sara Emslie 


