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 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
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The Sicilian home Amanda Holden and Alan Carr bought for €2 is for sale
The home from BBC's 'Amanda & Alan's Italian Job' is for sale on Rightmove
By Jullia Joson
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Spacious, sociable and stylish - this small home has been completely transformed
Unfazed by the amount of work ahead of them, the owners of this Kent two-bed semi could see that it was full of potential
By Lisa Fazzani
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Inside Jim Carrey's £23.9m LA home – the garden is a masterclass in zoning
The impressive estate in the City of Angels definitely did not disappoint
By Jullia Joson
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This family home has been given a coastal vibe with bright and breezy colours
See how a budget-friendly makeover breathed new life into this tired seaside home in North Wales
By Lisa Fazzani
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The luxury Italian villa from hit series The White Lotus is available to rent on Airbnb
Grab a slice of Italian luxury with the Sicilian villa from season two of The White Lotus now available on Airbnb
By Imani Cottrell
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This 1930s semi has been restored to its former glory with vintage finds
See how the artistic homeowner has created a welcoming space that’s full of personality
By Lisa Fazzani
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This hilltop house was an Ideal Home Best Home winner - take a look around
Find out how the winner of the 2021 Ideal Home Best Home award rebuilt their stunning home on a hill from scratch
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Inside the £27m mansion where Harry and Meghan filmed their Netflix show
The lavish mansion is currently up for grabs on the property market
By Jullia Joson
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This new-build has been given a colourful transformation just in time for Christmas
A blank canvas and free rein to decorate allowed the homeowners to get creative and put together a bright and bold space that’s the perfect party house
By Lisa Fazzani
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Rightmove’s most viewed home is the star of BBC’s Pride and Prejudice
This Cotswolds property is Rightmove’s most viewed home of 2022
By Imani Cottrell
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Clever design hacks have made this two-bedroom apartment feel miles more spacious
We learn how this unloved and neglected ex-rental property was transformed in less than a year
By Lisa Fazzani
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Barack Obama's home – how to recreate the look with 5 purse-friendly purchases
Decorate your home like a former president.. on a smaller budget, of course
By Jennifer Ebert
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The soothing south-facing plot that's fit for all seasons
What once was an unruly south-facing plot has been transformed into an award-winning garden - here's how they did it
By Millie Hurst
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Taking a loft bathroom to new heights – from surplus space to sky-high scheme
See how these owners created this loft bathroom, finished with a Crittall-style shower enclosure, and matt black bath
By Millie Hurst
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Get the look of this industrial bathroom space with natural materials and muted hues
These homeowners rebuilt their bathroom from scratch using stone, oak, and quiet colours to create their perfect sanctuary
By Millie Hurst
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An awkward kitchen layout transformed into an open space to cook and entertain
How this homeowner gained more by building less and reconfiguring an awkward kitchen layout into an open space instead
By Millie Hurst
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Homeowner transformed a psychedelic nightmare into a Japandi dream house
The psychedelic paint colours had to go on this house renovation
By Laurie Davidson
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Possibly the smallest house in London is up for sale - we've checked out every tiny inch
At just under 300sq ft this Chelsea house is a masterclass in small space living - but at a heft pricy tag
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Mariah Carey's Atlanta home is up for sale - so of course we had to take a tour
We're 'obsessed' with the diva's palatial home, from glam room to pool house
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This garden gravel transformation on a budget shows that grass isn't always greener...
Watch this garden transform from weed-ridden to a leafy retreat out back and a bright gravel space out front
By Millie Hurst
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You can now rent the Queen's Garden House on Airbnb
The 'heirbnb' is available for short stays (pets are welcome)
By Millie Hurst
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This Cotswolds waterfront second home offers escapism for busy London dwellers
The homeowner's serene and contemporary Cotswolds waterfront home makes for the perfect retreat away from city life
By Millie Hurst
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This London Victorian terrace renovation has everyday family life at its heart
A few small jobs soon escalated into a full-blown renovation for one couple who maximised every inch of space and future-proofed their London home for the long-term
By Millie Hurst
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This magnolia rental has been transformed into an eclectic family home
See how the owners of this three-storey mid-terrace in Yorkshire have banished the beige using dark paint shades, vintage finds and faux greenery
By Stephanie Durrant
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Multiple styles work in harmony in this mid-terrace family home
See how mid-century and Scandi interiors have come together to create an ever-evolving look in this Warwickshire house
By Stephanie Durrant
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Take a look inside this waterfront estate previously owned by ABBA
It's in a prime location on the water – but, Mamma Mia, could this Abba house do with a little work inside
By Amy Hunt