Ideal Homes
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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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
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This clever wardrobe transformation hides a glamorous ensuite bathroom
You'd never know it was there!
By Laurie Davidson
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Inside Hugh Grant's former £7.25 million London penthouse – it has us in love, actually
It's giving grandeur in every way possible
By Jullia Joson
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Savvy renter completely transformed her dingy bathroom for just £150
A split painted wall and warm colour palette has given this space an inviting new look
By Laurie Davidson
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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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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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Explore this transformed Cheshire-based Victorian villa
A professional cook called in an expert when restoring her Victorian villa to glory – with a stunning kitchen at its heart
By Claire Bingham
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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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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 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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Custom-built storage is the key to calm living in this modern family home
Practical storage and cohesive decor are the keys to a calm, comfortable interior and smooth-running family life in this modern home
By Annabelle Grundy
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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