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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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'I get so much joy tracking down something pre-loved' - This Cotswold home is filled with lovely vintage finds
In restoring this Cotswolds cottage the owner found an outlet for her passion for sourcing vintage and antique pieces
By Kerryn Harper-Cuss
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Full of contradictions, this home is a stunning example of opposite styles attracting
Contemporary with period features, colourful and monochrome - this home has it all and is all the better for it
By Karen Wilson
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This dining room has been completely transformed using secondhand pieces eBay finds
It is the perfect blend of different styles
By Laurie Davidson
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This summerhouse has been turned into an uplifting space to work with bright florals and sunny colours
‘We transformed an unused part of the garden and now have a fabulous space to work from home or just sit and take in the garden’
By Laurie Davidson
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This kitchen has seamlessly blended traditional style with modern convenience
This elegant kitchen ticks all the boxes for a busy family of five
By Charlotte Luxford
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This bland and disjointed home has been turned into a hygge-inspired sanctuary
The calm colour scheme and tranquil vibe is a winning formula
By Laurie Davidson
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This Georgian cottage is a masterclass in decorating in neutral tones
A mix of soft neutral tones and natural textures create the perfect backdrop for precious finds
By Sara Emslie
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Broadcaster Sara Cox transformed her living room with this bold heritage shade and it looks incredible
Being brave with colour has made her living room look like a whole new space
By Laurie Davidson
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Small but beautiful, this glam bathroom is packed with stylish features
Subtle gold fittings and a sweep of terrazzo tiling lift this narrow bathroom beyond the ordinary
By Jane Crittenden
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Decorated entirely with salvaged and vintage finds, this converted bakery is a lesson in creative upcycling
Secondhand isn't second best in the eyes of this homeowner
By Alice Roberton
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This fabulously pink kitchen transformation is the epitome of glamour
Introducing joyful colour has added warmth and personality to a once gloomy kitchen, while an improved layout has transformed its practicality
By Amelia Thorpe
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Upcycling and secondhand buys helped keep the budget down on this striking cottage renovation
In their gorgeous three-bedroom cottage in Norfolk, this family has created a truly welcoming home with a relaxed modern country feel throughout
By Marisha Taylor
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'The natural materials and calm colours of our Cotswolds location were the inspiration for our new en suite'
Designed with nature in mind, this en suite is an elegant and stylish retreat
By Alison Lovett
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'It was a complete mess and full of junk!' How a dumping ground for clutter became a stylish second living room
This transformative makeover has turned an unloved space into an elegant room scheme that's both calm and chic
By Laurie Davidson
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This genius built-in wardrobe has instantly doubled the available space in this bedroom
Sometimes all you need is a piece of furniture to change everything
By Laurie Davidson
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An interior designer used this can't-fail trick to decide on the colours for her home
This Oxfordshire house wasn't always this colourful…
By Sara Emslie
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This bright and modern kitchen-diner was once three separate rooms in a 1960s bungalow
See how these young homeowners have transformed this once cramped and tired looking space
By Stephanie Smith
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'A statement orange range cooker was the starting point for our new kitchen'
Having lived in a plain white kitchen for some years, this family decided to embrace bold colour when renovating the space
By Alison Lovett
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Finding and renovating this Georgian farm cottage was the realisation of a dream the owner had for 25 years
Moving to the countryside and finding the perfect rural home had been years in the planning and finally became a reality
By Karen Darlow
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See how this kitchen got a luxury makeover using some clever budget tricks
Bargain buys, DIY and clever tricks helped this couple create their kitchen on a budget
By Katie Sims
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DIY and upcycling has saved these style-savvy homeowners a fortune
Making their own furniture and using clever DIY hacks, these creative homeowners have nailed the Japandi-meets-rustic look
By Karen Wilson
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This light and airy family kitchen blends colour and texture to create and inviting modern space
Reworking the ground floor layout has allowed these homeowners to create a spacious kitchen diner
By Alison Gibb
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These homeowners gave the family home in Scotland a modern Nordic vibe
After inheriting her late parents' property this homeowner realised it gave her the perfect blank canvas to create the Nordic look she loves
By Alison Gibb
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'I gave my downstairs loo a striking, colour-drenched makeover for under £300'
This tiny space was transformed on a budget, thanks to some DIY wall panelling and a lick of paint
By Heather Young
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This once cold and damp Cotswolds cottage has been made fit for a new generation
Having decided to love it rather than list it, the homeowner sensitively renovated this historic childhood home
By Stephanie Smith
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This unloved cottage has been transformed into a stunning country home
Under Giselle De Hasse’s guidance, a dark, cramped, unloved cottage was transformed into a bright, welcoming home
By Anthea Gerrie
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A neutral scheme with touches of soft green and pink creates balance in this beautifully renovated home
'Our light-filled neutral home makes us feel calm and happy'
By Marisha Taylor