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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‘Designing my home was a life-changing move,’ says Interior Design Master’s Temi Johnson
The transformation of her colourful Hertfordshire home cemented Temi’s decision to pursue a career in interior design full time
By Laurie Davidson
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'This project was about making the space work better – and we have'
Knocking through to the side and being bold with colour has created a dream open-plan kitchen-diner
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji
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‘I’ve used landlord-friendly hacks to make it my own!’ says this colour-happy London renter
See how this style-savvy young renter has turned an empty, open-plan apartment into a colour-filled pad that’s packed with personality
By Lisa Fazzani
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'It wasn’t hard to imagine how good the house would look with a bit of care and attention'
This country house had been split in two but a careful renovation turned it back into a beautiful and welcoming single home once again
By Karen Darlow
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'My house was struck by lightning but now it's more beautiful than ever'
This Surrey cottage has endured fire, flood and storm damage but has been restored with grace and style
By Sara Emslie
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'Creating the right feel in your home is so important to your sense of calm and wellbeing'
Interior designer Belinda Benton's coastal home is a lesson in how to create welcoming and relaxing interiors
By Rachel Crow
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'We wanted colour and were prepared to be pushed – and that’s what our interior designer did'
These homeowners called in a design expert to give their open-plan kitchen and living area a 'grown up' makeover, and the results are bold and bright
By Rebecca Shepherd
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‘It actually pains me to buy things new’ - this home was completely transformed with secondhand buys
Eco-friendly home-made furnishings, second-hand fabrics and recycled furniture bring colour and character to this home
By Lisa Fazzani
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Inside Rebekah and Jamie Vardy’s former Leicester mansion
The couple called the Leicester mansion home for two years before selling
By Katie Garrett
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‘The pink sofa was my starting point!’ says this first time buyer about her super-pretty new-build home
Adding pops of colour to a fresh white backdrop was the key to transforming this characterless new-build into a cosy colour-studded home
By Lisa Fazzani
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'I loved renovating our period flat so much I've started a new career as an interior designer'
This DIY transformation is the perfect showcase for the owners' new businesses: interior design and selling stylish concrete sinks
By Alison Jones
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'I'm a school teacher and I designed and built my own home – it gives me an income, too'
This gorgeous coastal house has amazing views and with a guest cabin in the garden, it makes an income for its owner, too
By Jane Crittenden
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10 residences the Royals call home – a look at the Royal Family's property portfolio
A snapshot of the impressive lineup of homes fit for a King
By Jullia Joson
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This renter discovered a genius hack to give her home a bold, but reversible makeover
Tired of bland walls and boring fittings, this tenant got creative with colourful, easily reversible makeovers
By Karen Darlow
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'I love mixing period features with modern elements,' says the owner of this Victorian apartment
A clever layout redesign means this two-bedroom apartment now maximises light and space to create a bright and modern home
By Ruth Corbett
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'This rustic farmhouse felt like home the minute we stepped through the front door'
This mum of three restored a dated farmhouse and created a better life for her family in the process
By Laura Ewart
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You can actually stay in this stunning Cornwall cottage designed by The White Company
Live inside a real-life White Company store – if only for a few days…
By Amy Hunt
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‘We’ve found our forever home’ says the lucky homeowner about this Grade II-listed farmhouse
Inviting family and friends to stay at her 15th-century country retreat is a rural dream come true for this happy homeowner
By Lisa Fazzani
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‘I’m the queen of upcycling!’ - this hands-on homeowner transformed her home in just a year
Brimming with ideas and ready for a challenge, see how one DIY savvy homeowner renovated her Victorian end-of-terrace home
By Lisa Fazzani
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This 1920s semi got the Wes Anderson treatment to create a bright family home
The homeowners decorated in an ice cream palette, inspired by the film director's distinctive style
By Karen Wilson
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This dated 1980s bungalow has been transformed into a laidback Californian-style home
Despite a tight budget, this dated 1980s bungalow has been modernised into a relaxed Californian-style home in the heart of Yorkshire
By Marisha Taylor
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This homeowner saved £100s transforming their home with upcycled vintage finds
Having a good eye for the best secondhand or vintage buy saved the owner hundreds of pounds when furnishing this Victorian home
By Karen Darlow
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Flea market finds saved the homeowner a fortune when doing up this Sussex cottage
Thrifty flea market finds and charity shop buys were the secret to transforming this terraced cottage in Sussex
By Lisa Fazzani
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A Victorian terrace in Margate has been transformed into a stunning home
This Victorian two-bed terraced house in Margate has been completely revamped and the results are simply stunning
By Marisha Taylor
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Extending this 1930s gem on a corner plot has created the perfect family home
The new homeowners used their skills in styling and renovating to modernise this dated semi
By Marisha Taylor
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Rustic styling and handcrafted furniture give this Kent home a personal touch
This Grade II listed home perfectly melds traditional and contemporary style
By Kathryn Reilly
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This dated bungalow 'stuck in a timewarp' has been given a sophisticated glow-up
See how first-time buyers used their DIY skills to give this tired bungalow a high-end look
By Lisa Fazzani