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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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This beautiful cottage kitchen proves size shouldn't get in the way of a stunning design
Despite its small footprint, the compact space ticks the boxes for practicality, character and colour
By Holly Reaney
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A bold design trick turned this dated room into a stunning master bedroom and dressing room for £300
The large cavernous room was divided up to create a cosy master bedroom and bespoke dressing room
By Laurie Davidson
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Extending into the garage gave this homeowner an extra bedroom, en-suite and luxury dressing room
‘I saw a dressing room on Instagram which I used for inspiration’
By Laurie Davidson
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'It's full of things we love' - 11 style ideas to steal from this luxe boho home
From dark and boxy two-bed 1950s council house to light-filled boho-luxe home
By Marisha Taylor
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Homeowner saved £1000s on this modern country-style kitchen after getting handy with a paintbrush
Re-painting a drab kitchen and adding rustic timber worktops has totally transformed the space and saved this homeowner £1000s
By Lisa Fazzani
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A light-starved space has been swapped for a daring green kitchen extension that oozes sophistication
The abundant daylight flowing into this kitchen made it the perfect candidate for a daring dark green
By Ruth Corbett
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This Grade II listed Georgian home has been pulled into the modern day with a stunning renovation
'We need to apply for permission to change anything – even to drill a hole'
By Alison Lovett
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'I transformed my kitchen on the cheap by buying a flatpack' - see how this savvy homeowner saved £1000s
See how a savvy homeowner saved thousands on this kitchen makeover by doing everything himself (with a little helping hand from dad)
By Karen Wilson
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This stunning green kitchen is packed with genius small-space design ideas that can be reused in the future
And the best part is that each part can be repurposed
By Laurie Davidson
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Bespoke shelving and colour have added personality to this bland open-plan living room
Bespoke shelving and a bold colour are a match made in heaven in this makeover
By Laurie Davidson
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A genius layout solution makes a freestanding bath the star of this luxe bathroom makeover
These homeowners converted an tired spare bedroom into a sleek family bathroom
By Louise O'Bryan
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'We wanted it to be light and bright' – why bold yellow was the perfect choice for this family-friendly kitchen
Bold yellow sets a cheerful mood in this family-friendly kitchen transformation
By Karen Wilson
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10 style tips to steal from our Houses Editor's own home, all decked out for the festive season
This house has gone from run-down period property to flexible space for both entertaining and family life
By Alison Lovett
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This kitchen went from bland to grand with nothing more than a tin of paint and some MDF
This homeowner transformed her boring kitchen cabinetry by updating it with colourful paint
By Laurie Davidson
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This beautiful Victorian townhouse is the epitome of timeless elegance, and is full of sparkle for Christmas
This interior stylist has decorated her home in a timeless style that will grow with her family
By Nicky Phillips
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9 design tricks to steal from this colourful and modern family home
This newly renovated home is decorated in a rich colour palette and packed with timeless ideas
By Maxine Brady
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'I love a rustic Scandi look' – 12 style ideas that give this modern new-build home warmth and character
This modern home is sprinkled with textural seasonal details for a luxe festive look
By Sara Bird
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You'll be dreaming of a white Christmas when you look round this beautiful Swedish home
Following a top-to-toe renovation this Swedish family house is perfect for festive celebrations
By Rachel Crow
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Best scented candles UK – 12 fragrant buys to transform your home
Impress guests with one of the best candles for spring and summer, as tested by the Ideal Home team
By Molly Cleary
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This kitchen was transformed on a tiny budget of £500 - it's completely unrecognisable
New tiles and lashings of Barbie-pink paint have turned a tired scheme into a colourful, knock-out design
By Laurie Davidson
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This stunning kitchen makeover is a unique blend of minimal Scandi design and Victorian character
Getting the colour right was key to this makeover
By Laurie Davidson
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This beautiful 1930s semi has gone all out on a very vintage Christmas matching its post-war grandeur
Vintage finds and natural decorations fill this Edwardian home with faded grandeur at Christmas
By Rachel Crow
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This pink cottage is the cutest forever home
This couple couldn't wait to escape to the country – and this Suffolk cottage was the dream home they'd been looking for
By Naomi Turner
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This elegantly decorated home makes the perfect setting for cosy Christmas gatherings
A relaxed, neutral colour scheme makes a stylish setting for festive decorations and cosy Christmas get-togethers
By Lisa Fazzani
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This restored stable block in Kent is the perfect home for Christmastime
Did someone say Away in a Manger?
By Sara Bird
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This elegant farmhouse is counting down to the festive season with a show-stopping Christmas tree
This retired couple wanted to downsize but their building project grew and became a family affair
By Maggie Colvin
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This renovated Victorian home in Bath offers the perfect warm welcome for Christmas
With its mix of nostalgic decorations, this renovated Victorian home in Bath offers the perfect warm welcome for festive get-togethers
By Janet McMeekin