Katie Garrett
Latest articles by Katie Garrett
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A day in the life of Marie Kondo; the tidiest person on Earth
What does the average day look like for Marie Kondo, the best-selling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up? She reveals how her daily life puts the KonMari method to the test
By Katie Garrett
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Before and after: from cramped en suite to super-luxe retreat
Extending their en suite provided the owners with a serene and restful place to escape to after a busy day
By Katie Garrett
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Before and after: from poky kitchen to extraordinary extension
Fed up with their cramped kitchen but unwilling to leave an area they love, the owners decided to knock through and extend their kitchen
By Katie Garrett
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The amazing Love Island villa is for sale for £2.5 million
Whether you’re a fan of the show or not, the Love Island villa is undeniably beautiful... and it’s on the market
By Katie Garrett
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Five new buildings have been granted listed status, including a London cabbie’s shelter and a 'hobbit house'
Take a look at these fascinating buildings…
By Katie Garrett
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Harry Potter’s childhood home in Godric’s Hollow is for sale for £995,000
If you're a fan of the films you'll be sure to recognise this house...
By Katie Garrett
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Explore this extended 16th-century Cornwall farmhouse on the coast
The owners have utilised their skills from the fashion and retail industries to transform this Cornwall farmhouse into a striking and stylish family home that shows off their eclectic tastes
By Katie Garrett
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Take a tour around a Victorian terrace in Essex that's full of clever upcycling ideas
The owner didn't let the home's distinctive Victorian character stop her from indulging her love of modern style and just seeing what happened...
By Katie Garrett
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Step inside this Edwardian terraced house that has created fabulous flow and maximised light
By reconfiguring their period home, the owners have created a harmonious layout filled with colour, character and natural light
By Katie Garrett
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Step inside Angelina Jolie’s new $25million home in Los Angeles
The Tomb Raider star’s new six-bedroom estate in Los Feliz is the epitome of Old Hollywood charm. Come and take a look around...
By Katie Garrett
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Rightmove's most viewed properties include mega mansions, cute cottages and a few surprises
Searching for a new home or just a bit nosy? Then check out Rightmove's most viewed properties in 2017 so far – there's everything from a Martello tower to a private island.
By Katie Garrett
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Step inside this converted barn, with statement lighting, bold artwork and strong colour
The owner of this 19th-century converted barn near Ripon, Yorkshire, had moved house eight times before finally settling down.
By Katie Garrett
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Step inside this Grade II-listed converted watermill
When the owners of this country home started renovating their kitchen, disaster struck. Every cloud has a silver lining though, as it opened up the opportunity to carry out work that they'd always wanted to do.
By Katie Garrett
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Step inside this Victorian terrace and be inspired by what you can do with a rented home
Thought rental properties had to be bland and boring? Think again.
By Katie Garrett
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Kirstie Allsopp thinks the decline of dining tables is ‘dangerous’
She warns that not spending time eating as a family could be harmful to family relationships and your children's wellbeing
By Katie Garrett
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These are the weirdest house hunting stories we’ve ever heard
They include couples getting frisky and people hiding under beds – have you ever experienced anything similar?!
By Katie Garrett
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Inject personality into any space by decorating with pattern
Whether you choose bright patterned wallpaper, subtly patterned cushions, or bold contrasting prints, decorating with pattern is a wonderful way to introduce character into a room
By Katie Garrett
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Step inside this Gothic-inspired period property in rural Hertfordshire
Bespoke furniture, plush upholstery and carefully selected accessories add Gothic glamour to this period property
By Katie Garrett
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Take a tour around this Scandi-inspired seaside home, full of vintage treasures
Full of reclaimed furniture and antique finds, this home combines coastal charm with Scandi chic
By Katie Garrett
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Stationery to write home about
Inject some style into your stationery collection with these adorable items...
By Katie Garrett
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These Le Creuset pink casserole dishes just made us wish we were cooking Christmas dinner
The gorgeous pink casserole dishes are limited edition, so get in there fast to avoid disappointment...
By Katie Garrett
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First home in Britain to be sold using Facebook Live
Is Facebook Live the future of house viewings? Estate agent Housesimple is the first to try selling a home through an online livestream
By Katie Garrett
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Elvis’s pad is up for sale for a modest $30 million
We can't help falling in love with this spectacular residence which was once home to Elvis Presley
By Katie Garrett
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Tom Ford's New Mexico ranch is up for sale and comes with its very own movie set
Get a taste of the Wild West with this impressive ranch, contrasting vast desert with modern design
By Katie Garrett