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 DIY garden with a Mediterranean feel is perfect for relaxing and entertaining
This interior designer was inspired by holidays abroad, as she and her husband transformed their garden themselves
By Stephanie Smith
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'We’ve taken our time over every decision, and the results have been so rewarding’
A bold approach to painting, decorating and DIY has transformed the blank canvas of this new build house
By Lindsay Blair
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An old flint barn was turned into a stylish annexe for the family to live in as they transformed the neighbouring farmhouse
A country-meets-Scandi barn conversion is the first stage in this couple's dream farmhouse renovation
By Alison Jones
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Calling Sex Education fans! Otis and Jean's dreamy house is actually available to buy, but for an eye-watering price
For a not-so-humble £1.5 million, the beloved residence could be yours...
By Jullia Joson
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This country cottage is like a breath of fresh air with its blue and white colour scheme
Decorating with the classic combination of blue and white has given this old stone cottage a new lease of life
By Naomi Jones
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Inside Hugh Grant's former £7.25 million London penthouse – it has us in love, actually
It's giving grandeur in every way possible
By Jullia Joson
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This young family feel right at home in the converted school building that holds happy memories
It was a real homecoming for this owner when she and her husband converted her grandparent's former house for their young family
By Emma J Page
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The bold and bright transformation of this extended kitchen was inspired by a stylish appliance
A humble kitchen appliance inspired the look of this bold and bright extended kitchen – now the perfect space to entertain
By Karen Darlow
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From hospital bed to reality - Explore this retro caravan makeover
Buying a tired caravan and transforming it with a cheerful retro vibe has opened up new horizons for this happy traveller
By Alison Gibb
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'My vibrant home is a joyful take on Nordic style’ says this colour-happy home owner
A mix of Nordic simplicity and vibrant decoration is a recipe for success in this uplifting home in the Buckinghamshire countryside
By Jane Crittenden
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We get an insider look at Bob Dylan's £3 million Scottish Highland estate
We got a peek inside the 60s icon's longtime Highland home – and it's glorious as it sounds
By Jullia Joson
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Custom-built storage is the key to calm living in this modern family home
Practical storage and cohesive decor are the keys to a calm, comfortable interior and smooth-running family life in this modern home
By Annabelle Grundy
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Taking on a house that no one else wanted gave these homeowners their dream home
A vacant house that had been on the market for a long time due to its state of disrepair became this couple's dream family home
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji
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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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'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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'It’s a beach hut with a difference’ - space-saving touches gave the owners a new seafront hangout
Set on the Folkestone seafront, this fun beach hut transformation has packed plenty into a small space
By Heather Young
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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