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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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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
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This extended kitchen-diner has given the homeowner plenty of extra space
A long-awaited extension has given this homeowner the spacious kitchen-diner she’s always wanted
By Stephanie Smith
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'We wanted to achieve a balance of fun and comfort' - Industrial meets boho in this stunning Victorian townhouse
The mix of these two design styles is a match made in heaven
By Karen Wilson
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An unused garden room has been transformed into a characterful family-friendly kitchen-diner
This unused garden room has been reimagined into a versatile kitchen-diner for all the family to enjoy
By Amelia Thorpe
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'Our 12th-century barn is now a stunning home for modern family life'
'The Grade II listing didn't stop us following our dream'
By Sara Emslie
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Built-in shelving took this living room from cluttered chaos to serene and spacious
See how this living room got a whole dose of personality with one key ingredient
By Laurie Davidson
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Colour and patterned textiles have brought this traditional Georgian farmhouse to life
Jewel-like vintage textiles mixed with contemporary pieces give this traditional Georgian farmhouse a cheerful aesthetic
By Ruth Corbett
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These novice DIYers completely transformed their home with panelling and paint effects
Picking up new DIY skills as they went along has enabled these homeowners to transform their property on a budget
By Lisa Moses
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This 1930s home has been injected with a lovely cottage feel through vintage details
This 1930s semi has been carefully crafted into a calming family home with soft tones and clever design
By Katie Sims
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Amanda Holden and Alan Carr's Tuscan townhouse they bought for €2 is for sale on Rightmove
The duo's recent renovation was last month's most-viewed property
By Jullia Joson
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This hallway dumping ground has been turned into a lust-worthy boot room - including a bunk bed for dogs
Smart storage has been given a rustic makeover
By Laurie Davidson
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The awkward configurations of this gatehouse put a lot of viewers off, but not these homeowners
'There isn't a straight wall in the house but it is absolutely bursting with character'
By Sara Bird
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'We couldn’t afford to size up our home in London, so we made the move to the coast and we love it!'
Being able to walk to the beach is one of the best parts about living in this fabulous house says the happy homeowner
By Laurie Davidson
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This gorgeous home is a calming haven nestled in the Scottish Highlands
A calming neutral palette in this Highlands home means the star of the show is always the view outside
By Alison Gibb
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Small yet spacious, light and bright - this renovation ticks all the boxes
A clever redesign has transformed this cramped kitchen into a flexible multipurpose open-plan space, packed with natural light and storage
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This wooden kitchen is a masterclass in creating a timeless, but contemporary space perfect for a family
With careful planning, this kitchen has been turned into a colourful, family-friendly space
By Marisha Taylor
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This colourful kitchen extension brims with feel-good factor
With a keen eye for colour, Lisa Potter-Dixon has created a joyful scheme full of character
By Marisha Taylor
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This interiors stylist gave her home office a fun Western-style transformation
Inspired by her travels, interiors stylist Laurie Davidson gave her home office a fun Western-style update
By Lisa Fazzani
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Nature's Bounty
Interiors influencer Claire Stewart shares how to create a calm, comforting living room with Furniture Village’s stunning Saharan Sunsets look
By Ideal Home
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‘Renovating this house has been a labour of love…but it puts a smile on my face every day’
Ditching dated décor and introducing rich colours and classic pieces has turned an unloved Victorian property into a luxurious yet homely space
By Laurie Davidson
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This open wardrobe makeover uses two simple design tricks to create the ultimate organised space
Neat fitted furniture took the place of messy hanging rails
By Laurie Davidson
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This eclectic home embraces bold colour and texture combinations for an incredible effect
This Victorian home has been refreshed and revived with pattern and colour
By Claire Bingham
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Smart, stylish and futureproofed, this energy-efficient bungalow is a masterclass in clever design
Dated and draughty, a complete renovation has given this compact home and much-needed update
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This petite kitchen is a striking example of how clever design can transform a small space
Brimming with colour and character, this petite kitchen is a masterclass in small-space design
By Holly Reaney
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Clever small space design tricks transformed my awkward-shaped spare room into a pretty guest room
Berry tones, stripes, checks and scalloped accessories have given our plain scheme a bold hit of colour and pattern
By Laurie Davidson
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This small utility room is a masterclass in getting the modern farmhouse look without sacrificing storage
Practical storage has been made effortlessly stylish in this compact utility room makeover
By Holly Cockburn
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You would never believe this beautiful family home was once several rundown bedsits
Once split into rundown bedsits, this house had stood empty for years but is now transformed into a stunning family home
By Jane Crittenden