House tours
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
House tours
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A strict colour palette and vintage finds have turned this semi-detached Edwardian house into an elegant family home
Sticking to a three-colour palette of green, pink and yellow and mixing in plenty of vintage furniture and art has created an authentic period feel
By Stephanie Smith
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This old dairy barn was brought back to life and is now an amazing home
It's brilliant blend of old and new in West Sussex
By Sara Emslie
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Coastal style gets a cheerful update in this colourful cottage
Bright stripes and bold colour blocking make decorating fun
By Sara Emslie
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'The kitchen looked like the one out of The Tiger Who Came to Tea'
A leaky, run-down space didn't put off two seasoned renovators, who could see this home's potential
By Pippa Blenkinsop
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'The restoration of the cottage has been well worth the journey'
A sensitive renovation and neutral colour palette have accentuated the character of this pretty Cotswold cottage
By Janet McMeekin
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A dated Georgian cottage gets a modern-country update
Cream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
By Sara Emslie
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Take a tour of this dreamy pastel coloured seaside home on the Dorset coast
A bold move to the Dorset coast saw this family completely transform their dated 1980s house into their ideal home
By Marisha Taylor
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This tiny Cotswold cottage makes the most of every inch with a tailored, high-end look
‘I could see the cottage’s potential, and I knew I could make the layout work'
By Karen Darlow
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This Scottish seaside cottage was renovated to become the perfect family getaway spot
A layout change and updated decor changed the entire vibe
By Alison Gibb
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From shiny new build to a character-packed, country-style cottage
With a keen eye and careful planning, you can give a country-style revamp to any space
By Marisha Taylor
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This tiny Suffolk cottage is full of character and space-boosting tricks
How the owners made the most of every inch
By Charlotte Luxford
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'Extending this 1920s property was a challenge, but we’ve nearly doubled its size'
Originally daunted by the amount of work this reno required, these home owners are thrilled with the results
By Stephanie Smith
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This former cider barn has been transformed into a stunning colour-drenched family home
And now the family is living the country dream
By Sara Emslie
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Actress Danielle Bux found her perfect English bolthole in the Cotswolds
A quintessential thatched cottage in a Gloucestershire village is the ultimate country escape from the actress's hectic US lifestyle
By Mary Weaver
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‘We wanted to keep the spirit of this 1930s house alive’
Taking on a period architect-designed property in need of plenty of loving care and a ton of modernisation didn’t phase this home owner one bit
By Stephanie Smith
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You would never know that this cool seaside house was once a pebbledash eyesore
It has been transformed inside and out
By Louise O'Bryan
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This stylish and spacious four-bedroom house was once 'little more than a shack'
Now it's been extended upwards to become a fantastic family home
By Karen Darlow
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‘We wanted to completely rejig the layout to make it feel more balanced and practical for family living'
It took vision to create an elegant family home from a neglected house with an awkward layout, but the owners knew where to start
By Janet McMeekin
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'I wanted to create a warm and colourful home for my family to enjoy and remember'
Vibrant wallpaper, texture and colour are at the heart of this stunning family home
By Jane Crittenden
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A new downstairs layout allowed this dated cottage to become a spacious home filled with rich pattern and texture
And now it's more stylish and welcoming than ever
By Janet McMeekin
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This stunning home sums up the modern-classic look with muted hues, limewashed pieces and vintage-style artwork
Take a tour of this elegant family home, renovated from top-to-toe by this homeowner to create a welcoming modern space that oozes style and charm
By Karen Wilson
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Would you swap homes with your parents? This homeowner did, and gave her childhood home a full makeover
After buying her childhood home from her parents, see how this homeowner has put her own personal stamp on the place
By Karen Wilson
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These homeowners took their time renovating this West Sussex Victorian property with stunning results
'We've adopted a relaxed approach, living in the house as we discover what changes we want to make'
By Alice Roberton
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A smart reno turned this disjointed house into a dream home
The warren of rooms is now spacious and full of style
By Marisha Taylor
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Saturated colours and a daring renovation have transformed this 200-year-old cottage
The new look makes the whole house feel bigger
By Alison Davidson
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With this thatched cottage 'all practical thinking went out the window, and my heart won!’'
An all-white French farmhouse scheme enhances the beautiful original features of this home
By Alice Roberton
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‘We decorated by using colour to influence how we feel in each space.'
Check out this luxurious, well- thought-out family home, packed with stunning design features and striking artwork
By Marisha Taylor