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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 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
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This living room is the ultimate inspiration for decorating a small space for Christmas
A super-colourful living room provides the perfect festive canvas for this Christmas-loving homeowner
By Laurie Davidson
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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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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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This 1960s bungalow has been given a Scandi-style overhaul - and the prettiest pantry we've ever seen
A 1960s split-level bungalow has been revived with contemporary extensions, cleaned lines, and Scandi-inspired interiors
By Susan Walker
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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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‘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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Took a big risk on a rundown property to live in the perfect area to raise their young family
This couple totally transformed a project property they bravely took on to live in their desired location
By Amelia Smith
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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