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
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'We finally got the house of our dreams and can’t wait to spend Christmas here’
This home owner has indulged her passion for colour and pattern throughout
By Karen Wilson
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This stylish and relaxed home has been turned into a Scandi-style winter wonderland for Christmas
Design flourishes and a beautiful tonal colour palette brings a stylish and relaxed feel to this London property
By Marisha Taylor
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It took years to restore this period property to a glamorous home that shines at Christmas
It's magical in the festive season
By Sharon Parsons
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‘We’ve given our dining room a fabulous festive makeover in time for Christmas’
Painting the dining room a stylish shade of teal and adding on-trend bow decorations made all the difference
By Laurie Davidson
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'I used DIY skills and clever furniture hacks to give every room a contemporary update'
Starting with the bedrooms and finishing in the kitchen, this home owner transformed a 70’s house into a stylish family home
By Lisa Moses
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Check out this Scandi-style home, beautifully decorated for the festive season
This inviting family home has plenty of space for hosting magical festive get-togethers
By Janet McMeekin
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The Biscuiteer founders' home is a riot of colours at Christmas
And it has a party barn, too!
By Sara Bird
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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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'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 spent a lot of time curating the rooms – I want my home to be unique'
An eclectic and sophisticated family home packed with personality
By Lisa Moses
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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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‘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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A new-build house with harbour views is this couple's happy place
It took three viewings before they realised the site's potential
By Janet McMeekin
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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