House tours
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A dated Georgian cottage gets a modern-country update
Cream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
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Take a tour of this dreamy pastel coloured seaside home on the Dorset coast
A bold move to the Dorset coast saw this family completely transform their dated 1980s house into their ideal home
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This tiny Cotswold cottage makes the most of every inch with a tailored, high-end look
‘I could see the cottage’s potential, and I knew I could make the layout work'
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This Scottish seaside cottage was renovated to become the perfect family getaway spot
A layout change and updated decor changed the entire vibe
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This London maisonette has been revived with vibrant and energetic colour and pattern
'I didn't want a cookie-cutter interior', explains the owner
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From shiny new build to a character-packed, country-style cottage
With a keen eye and careful planning, you can give a country-style revamp to any space
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This tiny Suffolk cottage is full of character and space-boosting tricks
How the owners made the most of every inch
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'Extending this 1920s property was a challenge, but we’ve nearly doubled its size'
Originally daunted by the amount of work this reno required, these home owners are thrilled with the results
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This former cider barn has been transformed into a stunning colour-drenched family home
And now the family is living the country dream
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‘We wanted to keep the spirit of this 1930s house alive’
Taking on a period architect-designed property in need of plenty of loving care and a ton of modernisation didn’t phase this home owner one bit
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You would never know that this cool seaside house was once a pebbledash eyesore
It has been transformed inside and out
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This stylish and spacious four-bedroom house was once 'little more than a shack'
Now it's been extended upwards to become a fantastic family home
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‘We wanted to completely rejig the layout to make it feel more balanced and practical for family living'
It took vision to create an elegant family home from a neglected house with an awkward layout, but the owners knew where to start
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Feast your eyes on Ideal Home's Best Home 2024 winner
Once a neglected property, this house has been completely transformed into a stunning family home and the worthy winner of Best Home 2024 in our Reader Awards
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'I wanted to create a warm and colourful home for my family to enjoy and remember'
Vibrant wallpaper, texture and colour are at the heart of this stunning family home
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A new downstairs layout allowed this dated cottage to become a spacious home filled with rich pattern and texture
And now it's more stylish and welcoming than ever
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This stunning home sums up the modern-classic look with muted hues, limewashed pieces and vintage-style artwork
Take a tour of this elegant family home, renovated from top-to-toe by this homeowner to create a welcoming modern space that oozes style and charm
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Would you swap homes with your parents? This homeowner did, and gave her childhood home a full makeover
After buying her childhood home from her parents, see how this homeowner has put her own personal stamp on the place
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A smart reno turned this disjointed house into a dream home
The warren of rooms is now spacious and full of style
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Saturated colours and a daring renovation have transformed this 200-year-old cottage
The new look makes the whole house feel bigger
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With this thatched cottage 'all practical thinking went out the window, and my heart won!’'
An all-white French farmhouse scheme enhances the beautiful original features of this home
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‘We decorated by using colour to influence how we feel in each space.'
Check out this luxurious, well- thought-out family home, packed with stunning design features and striking artwork
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‘The cottage seems to embrace everything that’s quintessentially English'
This thatched stone cottage is the country dream for its lucky owner – and it's full of small-space solutions
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This all-white coastal house sparkles at Christmas – it has a perfect 'mix of modern and coastal elements'
This is how it's both calming and cosy all year round
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'Simple ideas often make the most impact' – this home demonstrates how less really can be more
This homeowner opted for simplicity when decorating her 400-year-old cottage for Christmas
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‘You don’t need a big house to have fun with the design'
The interior designer owner of this country cottage shares her revamp secrets
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‘People can be a bit afraid of using wallpaper for a kitchen, but I love seeing pattern'
This home is a masterclass in how to make festive decorations work with a room's wallpaper and fabric designs
