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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This house renovation was a 'massive learning curve' for the homeowners - the final result is stunning
It was all hands on deck when this couple moved into their first house
By Alison Jones
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Step inside this warm and welcoming kitchen decorated with hot hues
Warm hues and brass detailing add character to this elegantly proportioned kitchen, working beautifully with the original Georgian architecture
By Amelia Thorpe
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This East London home seamlessly blurs the boundary between inside and out
'It needed a lot of work, but I liked the layout, and it still had lots of original features I loved, so I went for it.’
By Katie Sims
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A stunning transformation has given this outside space the ‘wow’ factor
‘It’s like having an extra room outside,’ says the happy home owner
By Annabelle Grundy
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This 'exceptional' house was once a wreck but now it's the perfect coastal home
Living in this dream home in Devon is like being on holiday every day
By Sara Emslie
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An English village home with an American colonial vibe
Resourceful decoration and furnishing of this cottage captured memories of the owner's childhood in the States
By Karen Darlow
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This house hadn’t been touched for over 20 years, but a colourful makeover has brought it perfectly up-do-date
The patterned carpets, dated wallpaper and dreary colours had to go!
By Lindsay Blair
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This renovated Edwardian villa is full of vintage finds
But the revamp works perfectly for family life, too
By Sara Emslie
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This house ditched dazzling brights for earthy neutrals to create a relaxed and calming home
Bright colours in every room and a poor layout was stopping the house looking its best.
By Stephanie Smith
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Mixing old and new units has created a stylish two-tone kitchen-diner on a budget
Combining traditional units with a modern extension has been a delicate balance for this home owner
By Stephanie Smith
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This glamorous Cotswolds cottage is filled with genius space-saving designs that look incredible
It's country cottage meets hotel chic
By Karen Darlow
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This Victorian cottage is a lesson in pale perfection
Delicate shades allow the period features of this pretty home take centre stage
By Pippa Blenkinsop
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This house is full of second-hand finds – the home owners call it cost-of-living chic!
An eye for savvy vintage sourcing combined with graphic design prowess has created an eclectic family home packed with quirkiness and sociable spaces
By Louise O'Bryan
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An upside-down floor plan turned this tiny commercial property into a bright and stylish home
A handful of big renovation risks paid off to create this stunning tiny home
By Ali Lovett
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'We designed our kitchen to fit our neurodivergent needs'
This sensory kitchen was designed with the needs of its neurodivergent owners in mind
By Andrea Childs
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This awkward room was turned into a luxurious family bathroom thanks to these clever layout tricks
Classic style in a practical space was key to the design this family bathroom
By Ali Lovett
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A black kitchen can still look light and spacious as this stunning open-plan space proves
A bright and welcoming family space was created by merging a kitchen and dining room
By Sean O'Connell
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'When you’re sat here, you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world’
Inspired by a beautiful seaside location and the St Ives sunlight, Paul and Helen created a bright and airy kitchen that is brimming with coastal charm
By Holly Reaney
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This short-term rental became a forever home
What was intended as a temporary move became permanent when the owners fell for the charm of this 16th-century home
By Annabelle Grundy
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Secondhand eBay finds were the key to giving this living room an instant farmhouse style glow-up
Some smart secondhand buys have had a transformative power
By Laurie Davidson
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This Edwardian house renovation seamlessly mixes old and new to create a unique family home
It took 11 years, but this house has been turned into this families dream home at last
By Katie Sims
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This small cottage was totally transformed with smart decorating and space-saving tricks
A small home packed with style and character
By Ali Lovett
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The sensitive renovation of this Tudor house revealed exciting discoveries
Bringing this historic merchant's house back to life has uncovered its fascinating history
By Alice Roberton
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This kitchen was given a complete luxury transformation for £300 using paint and gold leaf
You wouldn't know it was the same kitchen
By Laurie Davidson
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It took two hits to get just right, but the homeowner took plenty of time and did this house reno in two stages
Starting with a quick-fix makeover initially, this homeowner went all-out to create a statement home second time around
By Lisa Moses
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This bathroom has been given an elegant transformation inspired by a local National Trust house
Inspired by a local National Trust house and a hotel spa, this bathroom is a luxe take on arts and crafts style
By Karen Wilson
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Forget the decor, this living room got a serious storage makeover
Forget the decor, this living room got a serious storage makeover
By Laurie Davidson