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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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'We extended our listed building and the result is transformative'
A smart, contemporary extension on this period bungalow was accepted as a sympathetic addition by planners and the finished result is breathtaking
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Demolishing an old extension was key to this stunning home
By choosing to demolish some old extensions in favour of building a brand new one, the owners have completely transformed their home
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This young family feel right at home in the converted school building that holds happy memories
It was a real homecoming for this owner when she and her husband converted her grandparent's former house for their young family
By Emma J Page
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A flamingo mosaic was the unusual inspiration behind this Ibiza garden makeover
Budget buys and secondhand finds helped keep costs down on this peaceful makeover
By Laurie Davidson
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This 1920s house has had a stunning makeover inside and out, with the hands-on homeowners tackling most of it themselves
These hands-on homeowners achieved stunning results when renovating their home and garden – with a little help from family and friends
By Alison Jones
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This 1930s semi has a new, more sociable broken-plan layout, and a light and relaxing colour scheme
Adopting a broken-plan layout, with the kitchen at the heart of the home, has really opened up this dark 1930s semi
By Karen Wilson
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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s Miami home sold for $15 million and it's a vibrant 70s wonderland
The tropical paradise of the celebrity couple in the centre of Florida goes off the market
By Sara Hesikova
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The bold and bright transformation of this extended kitchen was inspired by a stylish appliance
A humble kitchen appliance inspired the look of this bold and bright extended kitchen – now the perfect space to entertain
By Karen Darlow
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From hospital bed to reality - Explore this retro caravan makeover
Buying a tired caravan and transforming it with a cheerful retro vibe has opened up new horizons for this happy traveller
By Alison Gibb
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This rustic 1920s home makes a white colour palette feel warm and cosy
With her own online emporium to shop from, she has filled her family's home with vintage-look pieces and country style
By Sara Emslie
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'My vibrant home is a joyful take on Nordic style’ says this colour-happy home owner
A mix of Nordic simplicity and vibrant decoration is a recipe for success in this uplifting home in the Buckinghamshire countryside
By Jane Crittenden
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Feng Shui principles and Frenchic paint transformed this kitchen into a luxury space
Deep green cabinetry, a reeded glass splashback and Feng Shui principles all play a part in this stunning kitchen
By Laurie Davidson
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We get an insider look at Bob Dylan's £3 million Scottish Highland estate
We got a peek inside the 60s icon's longtime Highland home – and it's glorious as it sounds
By Jullia Joson
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The right wallpaper helped spark this beautiful hallway makeover
From plain and drab to colourful and fab – this room gives you a warm welcome the instant you enter
By Laurie Davidson
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The properties we couldn't stop looking at on Rightmove in June – they're all so unique
We'd happily live in any one of these stunning homes...
By Amy Hunt
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A young couple have renovated a period apartment to create a vibrant and unique escape by the sea
This couple added some French chic to their Victorian apartment by the English seaside
By Juliet Benning
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This attic conversion was inspired by a luxury hotel – and the freestanding bath is the star of the show
Bespoke storage and Italian tiles give this open-plan suite the wow factor
By Laurie Davidson
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This genius layout solution turned this tiny studio flat into a luxurious apartment
If you're blessed with high ceilings, why not take inspiration from this ingenious way of adding more space?
By Laurie Davidson
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Taking on a house that no one else wanted gave these homeowners their dream home
A vacant house that had been on the market for a long time due to its state of disrepair became this couple's dream family home
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji
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‘Designing my home was a life-changing move,’ says Interior Design Master’s Temi Johnson
The transformation of her colourful Hertfordshire home cemented Temi’s decision to pursue a career in interior design full time
By Laurie Davidson
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'This project was about making the space work better – and we have'
Knocking through to the side and being bold with colour has created a dream open-plan kitchen-diner
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji
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'I planned for everything to be hidden away' - this small kitchen has been transformed
Knocking down a wall and creating a new open-plan layout was a recipe for success with this stunning kitchen makeover
By Lisa Fazzani
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House number ideas - 5 ways to update your front door, including our top buys
The best house number ideas to make sure your house remains unmissable and well designed
By Holly Cockburn
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'Deciding on a bigger extension didn't cost that much more, but it's made such a difference'
Replacing a conservatory that was freezing in winter and boiling in summer with an extension has created the perfect family space
By Alison Jones
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This walk-in wardrobe would make even Carrie Bradshaw jealous
Animal-print carpet and a candy pink interior are just two of this walk-in wardrobes stand-out features
By Laurie Davidson
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‘I’ve used landlord-friendly hacks to make it my own!’ says this colour-happy London renter
See how this style-savvy young renter has turned an empty, open-plan apartment into a colour-filled pad that’s packed with personality
By Lisa Fazzani
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From a mud pit to a place to sit – this garden was revamped with a £4 B&Q bargain
See how this couple created a stylish outdoor space complete with a roped-off patio area and comfy seating
By Laurie Davidson