Ideal Homes
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
Homes
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‘We had to learn DIY along the way as we’d never even painted a wall before!’
How this first-time buyer's property was transformed into a stylish family home
By Lisa Moses
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Take a tour of this festive 16th-century former pub in rural Hertfordshire
With cosy throws, seasonal arrangements and twinkling candlelight, this home is all set for a very special Christmas
By Naomi Jones
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'Not many people could claim that Banksy paid for their kitchen'
A lifetime’s collection of vintage bargains, and a little help from a world-famous graffiti artist, created this unique home
By Karen Darlow
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'The character was all there, it had just been buried under years of neglect'
Looking past the dark brown 1980s decor, the owners could see the potential in this once-dingy cottage
By Heather Dixon
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The quiet luxury makeover of this Victorian house revealed unexpected features
Hidden floorboards and concealed doorways have now been revealed
By Sara Emslie
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‘We got a stylish new-look kitchen for less by repurposing our old units'
See how the home owners saved a fortune with this eco-friendly kitchen makeover
By Karen Wilson
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'We couldn’t justify ripping out a perfectly decent kitchen and bathroom, so we gave them a budget makeover'
With plans to extend in a few years, these home owners managed to decorate and furnish their five-bedroom home on a tight budget with impressive results
By Karen Wilson
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'We used green as a neutral throughout the house - it goes with everything!'
From dark and dated, into a bright family home, packed with pattern and personality
By Ali Lovett
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'This barn had a leaking roof and no insulation – we needed help!'
This neglected Norfolk barn is now an exceptional home
By Alexandra Pratt
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'I opened the door and saw woodchip wallpaper and nicotine-stained ceilings everywhere'
The owner could see the potential in an old and disused pub to become his ideal home
By Karen Darlow
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Check out this stunning Art Deco style bathroom transformation
This eye-catching bathroom combines pattern and colour beautifully
By Stephanie Smith
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Reworking the floorplan of this 1930s semi-detached house has created the perfect family home
By completely reworking the floor plan, the homeowner was able to restore the beautiful symmetry of her 1930s semi-detached home
By Lisa Moses
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‘The house is unique and has lots of history' – how this country home was given a quiet luxury makeover
The result is simple, rustic and oh-so chic
By Sara Emslie
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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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This statement home has a completely different vibe in every room - from Mid-century to 1930s Miami
See how the homeowners completely transformed a bland rental and turned it into a vibrant and fun forever home
By Karen Wilson
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'I'd always dreamt of this house' says the homeowner of this stunning Georgian farmhouse
This Georgian farmhouse was the perfect match for the dream home its owner had on her Pinterest board for years
By Karen Darlow
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‘We filled our coastal home with sunny, uplifting colours and it feels like summer all-year round’
Ditching London life and moving to the Kent coast, these home owners transformed Victorian terrace property
By Louise O'Bryan
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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 19th Century farmhouse has been transformed into a contemporary family home fit for modern living
The project took two years to complete, but the results were worth it
By Alison Jones
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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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Take a tour of this modern, contemporary family home, packed with colour and artwork, alongside vintage and secondhand pieces
This truly unique and contemporary home inspires at every step
By Ginevra Benedetti
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‘We've given our home a unified colour scheme from top to bottom’
Soothing shades of green have transformed property
By Laurie Davidson
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A 1920s seaside cabin transformed into a peaceful haven
This timber-clad cabin has been beautifully restored to become a wonderful weekend retreat
By Karen Darlow
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A new extension turned this period farmhouse into a smart family home
From muddled to modern in an 8-month build
By Alison Gibb
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This Arts and Crafts home is a masterclass in calming simplicity
With its chalky white walls and timeworn pieces, this Welsh home is instantly relaxing
By Naomi Jones
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Painting the staircase black has taken this renter's hallway from drab to fabulous
The striking painted staircase takes pride of place in this hallway makeover and sets the scene for the rest of the stylish rental home
By Lisa Moses
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‘We finally have the spacious family home we want’ - this rundown Victorian terrace is now a stunning light-filled house
The patterned carpets, dated wallpaper and dreary colours had to go!
By Marisha Taylor