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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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Magnolia-painted 1930s house is given an expert makeover with colour and texture
This couple called in expert help to turn a magnolia-painted 1930s house into their dream home by the sea
By Marisha Taylor
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This Frome house has been transformed - ‘You can see my love of pattern in every room!’
Home provides the perfect colourful canvas for this Somerset-based illustrator’s bold work
By Laurie Davidson
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This savvy homeowner created a hidden home office in her living room - it's genius
Closing the door on your work day just got a lot easier!
By Laurie Davidson
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'Extending into the side return has helped create a spacious, new kitchen diner'
We asked an architect how extending into the side return and out the rear of this Victorian terraced house has revolutionised the interior layout
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This bold pink kitchen makeover is unrecognisable and cost just £150 to achieve
Bright pink cabinets, new handles and hand-painting the tiles gave this tired room a brand new look
By Laurie Davidson
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This 1930s rundown semi has been given a dream scandi makeover thanks to some clever IKEA hacks
Determined to stick to their budget, this couple were hands on in renovating their rundown 1930s semi
By Karen Wilson
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This previously empty dining room got a big Art Deco-inspired makeover
See how it went from bland to bespoke furniture, with stylish storage, a carefully curated aesthetic and pretty-in-pink walls
By Laurie Davidson
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'We wanted everyone to feel really positive' – how a colourful redesign brought this workspace to life
'We wanted to create a 'sensory-balanced' workspace that was both socially sustainable and adaptable'
By Jullia Joson
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Old meets new in this idyllic Hamptons-style newbuild in Cornwall
‘There’s something calming about having a white scheme. It’s a blank canvas you can add to and change up whether it’s with cushions, plants and flowers'
By Vivienne Ayers
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A stylish new addition replaces a wasted extension so this young family can be together
This young family can all be together in a stylish and spacious replacement for an unused extension
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji
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'When our builders vanished, I just decided to make everything perfect myself’
Disappointment turned to delight as this aspiring interior designer gave her home a hotel-luxe makeover
By Pippa Blenkinsop
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This dated bathroom has been transformed into the ultimate spa-style retreat
Wood, concrete and statement lighting give this bathroom spa-style credentials
By Laurie Davidson
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A quiet luxury makeover turned this country home into the ultimate retreat
Replacing colourful carpets and a bright green kitchen with a neutral colour palette transformed this five-bedroom home
By Sara Emslie
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‘We were determined to fit an island into our long, narrow kitchen'
Being savvy with the space has allowed these happy home owners to include a generously-sized island in their stunning kitchen makeover
By Lisa Fazzani
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This couple gave their newly renovated home a makeover with a fresh colour scheme and characterful pieces
This renovated terrace has been given the personal touch with a serene colour scheme and characterful styling
By Karen Wilson
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This dark and dingy cottage has been transformed into a beautiful cosy haven
Find out how the owners transformed this once dark and dingy cottage that hadn't been touched in decades
By Annabelle Grundy
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'We created a 3D space to test out our ideas, making sure we avoided costly mistakes'
These design-savvy homeowners created a unique and colourful kitchen, inspired by their favourite art print
By Maxine Brady
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A bold colour choice completely transformed this tiny hallway into a stunning entryway
It's even been painted in optimistic yellow for a hit of dopamine every time its owner walks through the door
By Laurie Davidson
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Before and after: This small kitchen was given a stunning makeover that saved over £13K
This small kitchen got the ultimate budget facelift, and the results are incredible
By Laurie Davidson
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This DIY garden with a Mediterranean feel is perfect for relaxing and entertaining
This interior designer was inspired by holidays abroad, as she and her husband transformed their garden themselves
By Stephanie Smith
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This genius transformation added a whole extra room to a small home using slatted pannelling
This transformation won a Wayfair Roomover of the Year award – we love its little sleep space!
By Laurie Davidson
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'We’ve taken our time over every decision, and the results have been so rewarding’
A bold approach to painting, decorating and DIY has transformed the blank canvas of this new build house
By Lindsay Blair
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An old flint barn was turned into a stylish annexe for the family to live in as they transformed the neighbouring farmhouse
A country-meets-Scandi barn conversion is the first stage in this couple's dream farmhouse renovation
By Alison Jones
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Calling Sex Education fans! Otis and Jean's dreamy house is actually available to buy, but for an eye-watering price
For a not-so-humble £1.5 million, the beloved residence could be yours...
By Jullia Joson
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A bare plot was transformed by this exprienced gardener who got hands on to produce a dream garden on a budget
This experienced gardener switched the shed around to create a space perfect for entertaining, relaxing and attracting wildlife
By Maxine Brady
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‘I’ve always wanted a pantry - so we came up with a clever way to squeeze one into our new kitchen’
This savvy homeowner ticked off all her must-haves with her stylish kitchen makeover
By Lisa Fazzani
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This country cottage is like a breath of fresh air with its blue and white colour scheme
Decorating with the classic combination of blue and white has given this old stone cottage a new lease of life
By Naomi Jones