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Mary Portas reveals she chose her Cotswolds home before ever seeing it in person

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A clever layout rethink transformed this awkward Victorian living room

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A budget IKEA wardrobe hack gave this colour-drenched bedroom its boutique hotel feel

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Inside Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash’s huge new bedroom

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Before & After: A dated 60s kitchen got a stylish mid-century makeover

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Inside a fashion stylist’s bedroom reno full of eBay finds

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See how a designer transformed a bland Victorian terrace

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Phil Spencer warns of the overlooked cost of downsizing – plus 4 other mistakes to avoid

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Inside TALA founder Grace Beverley’s characterful London home, transformed in just 12 weeks

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Before & After: The ‘worst house on the street’ has been restored to its Victorian roots

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Before & After: How an interior designer turned her loft into a boutique hotel-style bathroom

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Before & After: A designer's bold kitchen reno with the colour her client's were too scared to try

light filled kitchen with shaker style cabinetry, marble worktops, aged brass hardware and a vintage wooden island.

A spontaneous trip to Folkestone led this family to their dream coastal home

dining area with wooden table, pendant light, and view of outdoor patio at sunset.

This 1950s Bath bungalow was reimagined to make the most of its incredible views

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'I renovated an old shipping container into a stylish garden office for £8K'

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A chance tip-off led this creative couple to their dream Brighton home

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Before & After: This tiny landing loo is a joyful lesson in decorating small spaces

light filled sitting room with a pale sofa, armchairs and a large picture window overlooking the garden.

Inside a calm, clutter-free Hertfordshire home

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How three derelict barns became a colourful family home full of clever design ideas

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Before & After: Inside a tiny attic bathroom

inviting living room with modern decor and bookshelves.

The colour palette that made this once-white apartment feel like home

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Before & After: This tiny basement bathroom is a lesson in getting dark spaces right

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Before & After: An all-white kitchen gets a bold green makeover

modern kitchen with stainless steel cabinetry, reclaimed terracotta floor tiles and open teak shelving

From cramped attic rooms to a bright family home

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This tiny studio flat feels like stepping inside a painting

a secluded modern architectural structure overlooking a tranquil bay and rolling hills at sunset

This tiny self-build in the Hebrides is full of great ideas for small spaces

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The £90 junk shop table at the heart of Richard Miller's home

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Inside the personality-packed home loved by Roisin Quinn

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Inside one homeowner's sensory makeover

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The interiors content creator you *need* to follow

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The Edwardian home in Folkestone with the most colourful interiors

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Here's proof that you can bring colour, style and character to a rental property

sophie bateman downsized kitchen west sussex

'We downsized — and our lives got better, not smaller'

countrystyle house with garden landscaping

'I gave my run-down bungalow a budget glow-up'

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Before & After: This bathroom makeover nails vintage style with salvaged tiles and a DIY sink skirt

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Inside a playful Arts and Crafts home in Folkestone designed to bring joy

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This creative renovator turned a tiny studio into a bold, stylish space

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Step inside Jonathan Adler’s joyful Palm Beach home

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Before & After: How a designer used cheeseboards to build her dream kitchen cabinets

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How bold colour choices turned this small cottage into a joyful home

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You loved this colour-rich family home - here’s how to recreate the look

a brightly decorated dining area with colorful chairs and eclectic artwork

Inside an artist’s vibrant family home bursting with colour and creativity

bright neutral living room with white sofas, wooden table, vintage accessories and a carved skull mounted on the wall

This light-filled seaside home is a lesson in decorating with texture

dining space with large fabric pendant light, woven rug and wooden table

How a grey home became a riot of colour

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How this couple saved £8,000 by DIYing a 12-seater sofa in their Glasgow home

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10 finishing touches that make a home reno look more professional

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Inside an east London home full of bold design and creative flair

a colourful entryway featuring eclectic art and a cosy seating area

'We wanted our home to feel like a quirky hotel, now it doubles as an art gallery'

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Before & After: One trick transformed this bathroom

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An interior designer used her own home as a testing ground for bold new ideas

a bedroom with wooden shelves with decor, a bed with striped bedding and pillows, and a palm tree art print

Before & After: How do you design a bedroom with no space for a bed?

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a cosy dining area featuring a person with a dog a table and wall decor

A wraparound extension turned this Edwardian house into the ultimate entertaining kitchen

a bathroom with a blue door, a sink, and an arched mirror

This designer boarded up a bathroom window – and it paid off

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This compact mews house proves bold colour is always worth the risk

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Before & After: Budget kitchen reno full of secondhand bargains

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This London terrace proves bold colour can still feel calm

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Inside a Whitstable home with vibrant seaside soul

coastal bungalow plaster walls

The tactile details we forget to consider when designing our homes

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Before & After: This interior designer gave her kitchen vintage swagger

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Before & After: A tiny bathroom transformed by three creatives

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This pretty Grade II-listed cottage is anything but neutral inside

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Before & After: Inside the retro rethink that gave this bungalow its soul

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This California bungalow is the pattern-mixing masterclass we didn't know we needed

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Inside a fashion designer's colourful Milan home

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Before & After: A budget bathroom makeover that goes bold with statement stripes

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Before & After: A trio of paint colours and ski-chalet vibes that shouldn't work – but really, really do

rustic farmhouse kitchen designer makeover

Two interior designers gave this rustic 1880s farmhouse an ethereal makeover

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Inside Kate Spiers’ cosy, character-filled Edwardian home

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Before & After: Old school desks and pink walls transform this new-build kitchen

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Before & After: Inside pop star Rachel Stevens' luxe bathroom makeover

cathy nordstroom kitchen in stockholm by inuti design

Step inside a textile designer’s dream kitchen

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RIBA House of the Year 2025 revealed

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Before & After: Imani-Lara Lansiquot's reading nook makeover

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Holly Tucker's Victorian home in south-west London is full of festive flair

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Inside a folklore-meets-cottagecore London rental

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Inside a designer's cosy, traditional Christmas home

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A cosy Christmas makeover in a West Sussex flint home

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Inside a vibrant Camberwell flat with a £500 secondhand kitchen you’ll love

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Inside Pearl Lowe’s whimsical London home

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Inside a stylist's renovated Yorkshire cottage

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Tour this inviting Somerset home filled to the brim with festive magic

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A tiny cottage with grand designs

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Before & After: How a designer created the dreamiest guest suite

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An Edwardian home in London inspired by 1970s glam

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Inside an interior designed Georgian home in Kent

bristol pink and green victorian kitchen makeover

Before & After: This Bristol couple’s open-plan kitchen is every host’s dream

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Serial renovators create their forever London home

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Inside a stylish Cambridgeshire home and shoot location

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'We’re embracing the groovy': Inside a 1970s Yorkshire home

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Renovating a 1960s wreck in Liverpool

small wonders

This 48m² Hackney flat is a masterclass in small-space living

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From one Rightmove scroll to a dream 1930s seaside home

outdoor balcony and vivid orange seats

Inside a West Sussex bungalow with Palm Springs vibes

low pink sofa with colourful cushions

Narrow timber extension transforms Hertfordshire home

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The renovation of a Victorian terrace in Bristol

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6 lessons I learned from my budget kitchen reno

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Before & After: How an interior designer gave pink a grown-up twist

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Inside a cheerful Victorian cottage in Somerset

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How a design consultant mixes antiques and colour

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Before & After: How to add storage, seating & sunlight to a gloomy kitchen

lauren davies' east london home

How a sensory designer turned two flats into a bold family home

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Before & After: This East London bathroom got a Barbie Dreamhouse makeover

edwardian home transformation

From a lime-green kitchen to dream Edwardian home

sheree millington's margate home

Inside a Victorian terrace in Margate with coastal charm

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Before & After: Kate Spiers’ Pinterest-perfect kitchen reno

a pink living room with a wooden wardrobe, a fireplace, brass plates on the wall, and a rug

The transformation of a 19th century courthouse

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George Clarke’s makeover ends in tears (the good kind)

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Before & After: how a pro chef designs a kitchen

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A creative couple transform their Victorian home

melanie lissack lilac home office

Before & After: A DIY office and guest bedroom

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The restoration of a Victorian semi by the sea

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Renovating a rundown Victorian home in Bristol

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An architect-designed bungalow in Gloucestershire

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Inside Abi Campbell’s relaxed coastal retreat

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A Lancashire new-build: from rubble to dream home

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How Emily Pun renovated a rundown east London terrace

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Before & After: A hotel-style bedroom on a budget

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Kent pumping station is now a holiday home

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Renovating an Edwardian home in West Yorkshire

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Before and After: A dilapidated home transformed

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A renovated Victorian villa with a retro vibe

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A dated kitchen turned fun and family-friendly

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Playing with colour in a 16th-century farmhouse

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Homeowners overhaul their Dutch apartment

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A period home with industrial and Swedish vibes

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A revamped 1930s terrace in Holland

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Before & After: From patchy lawn to party garden

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This stylish studio was originally a squatters den

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