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Victorian terrace makeover: ‘We created a stylish boho home on a budget’

Bryony and Mark gave their Victorian terrace a stylish new look with clever DIY ideas, painted kitchen cabinets and plenty of personality
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Living room makeover: 'It's now my favourite room in the house'

No one could believe the state of the living room when she moved in – now it’s her favourite room in the house

Take a look inside Yoko's inspiring and tranquil living room
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The previous owners had installed a simple white-gloss kitchen that
included integrated appliances and high-quality quartz work surfaces.
As well as tiling and painting the walls, Sophie and Rich added open
shelves to boost storage and display treasures

From plain and neutral to colourful, warm and eclectic: discover how one owner brought her period home back to life

By mixing family treasures, salvaged bargains and upcycled finds, Sophie Mumford has created a chilled and comfy home with personality
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‘I painted the plaster effect on the beam using leftover paint from the pink wall in the extension. It’s quite a narrow space so the open wooden shelves from IKEA are perfect for storing essentials without the need for wall cabinets’

Planning delays and problematic tree roots – but a small extension has completely changed the way they live

Take a look inside Charlotte's inspiring home, transformed from a Victorian warren into a contemporary open-plan dream
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Bedroom makeover shows to how to achieve cottagecore on a budget with reclaimed furniture

‘I found my dream bed for £200’: inside the cosy cottagecore bedroom makeover that started in a reclamation yard

In need of a space to unwind, Georgia Barton-Hague gave second-hand furniture a distressed finish to bring a touch of vintage charm to her bedroom
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Kitchen makeover: 'We gave our kitchen a retro revamp for under £900'

‘We revamped our kitchen for under £900’ – here's how paint and sticky-back plastic can work wonders

Marnie Goodman used paint, sticky-back plastic and online bargains to bring life, colour and style back into her dated, brown kitchen
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Reader doubled her kitchen storage by removing a door

'We didn’t need an extension – removing a door doubled our kitchen storage’

By opening up the space and extending the units, Sarah Purchase doubled her storage and flooded her Victorian kitchen with light.
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Living room makeover: 'We were inspired by bright Scandi designs'

‘I wanted a simple Scandi design with pops of colour – and a sofa we could all sit on instead of the floor!’

Take a look inside Erika's Scandi-inspired living room, with bold pops of colour
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'We turned a bedroom into our colourful en-suite'

She turned a small bedroom into a luxurious bathroom with a colour scheme inspired by the clothes she wears

Take a look inside Karen's incredibly vibrant bathroom, which puts a fun twist on its Victorian roots
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Home makeover: 'We modernised a neglected shell'

Renovating this house was a mammoth task – and they had just two weeks before their twins were due!

Blending contemporary touches with period features, Cara Mills renovated and restyled her Victorian family home in Greater London
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Living room makeover: 'My multi-use room sings with colour'

This one feature convinced them to buy the house, and they designed their gorgeous new living room around it

Emma Rogers turned a large, bland space into a bold, bright and practical family room, perfect for dining, playing and relaxing
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Female homeowner stands in her en suite bathroom after its Scandi makeover

How a scruffy Victorian cupboard became a stunning Scandi bathroom

Take a look inside Sylwia's amazing Scandi inspired bathroom...
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Bedroom makeover: 'It feels like staying in a boutique hotel room'

‘Everyone loves it, even if they’re not into graffiti’ – the bold design that adds wow factor to this bedroom

Take a look at Charlotte's bold and playful bedroom makeover
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Conservatory room in a house with two dogs lounging on the sofa

'We bought the ugliest house on the street – and gave it a luxe makeover'

After a change in design ideas, Jo and Chris finally found the perfect layout for their home, and made it their own with clever DIYs, bargain buys and a few investment pieces.
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Emily's vibrant kitchen makeover

She found her forever home after moving 30 times – ‘I cried when I viewed it, for all the right reasons’

Take a look inside this vibrant home, filled with colour, pattern and plenty of wallpaper!
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A length of hexagonal tiles creates a runway effect right through
the ground floor from the rear cloakroom to the front hall. 
The design has been echoed in the diamond shapes of the drawer 
fronts, which were cut to the same proportions for a matching look

'I was convinced I needed an extension – an interior designer changed my mind'

Rejigging the layout of her space has allowed Katie Lee to create a gorgeous open-plan kitchen-diner with room for a home office too
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Blue retro living room makeover

‘We took a risk and it paid off!’ – this bold living room makeover brought retro vibes to a 1960s-style space

Take a look inside this bright, bold living room makeover, inspired by 1960s interiors
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'DIY hacks have saved us a fortune'

'DIY hacks have saved us a fortune' – how one couple transformed their entire house

Take a look inside Keelie's beautiful light-filled home...
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Her dirty, dated kitchen was completely unusable – now it's her favourite room in the house

Kate Turner got stuck in to transform her dated and narrow kitchen into a modern, spacious area that is flooded with plenty of warm, natural light
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It might be a bungalow, but Sandra has given her home a farmhouse feel, especially in the kitchen with its low wooden beams, pantry-style cupboards, range cooker and rustic table

From tired bungalow to country-style barn conversion – take a look inside this amazing transformation

Take a look inside this country-style family home filled with vintage accessories
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Bedroom makeover: 'Using neutrals has kept it versatile'

This statement decor piece inspired her entire bedroom scheme – take a look at the stunning transformation

Take a look inside Laurie Davidson's boho inspired bedroom...
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Office makeover: 'DIY hacks gave us a bespoke workspace on a budget'

Built-in furniture and storage were beyond their budget – so they copied this clever IKEA hack instead

Lydia Elder mixed flat-pack furniture, clever shopping and soft styling touches to create a customised office
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Becky in her house makeover

You wouldn’t believe they’d never even painted a wall before – see the results of their amazing renovation

Take a look inside Becky's home makeover, and learn her DIY hacks!
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Her wardrobe inspired her fabulous decor – see how this owner’s dress sense set the perfect tone for her home

With no DIY experience, Sabrina has decorated every room in rainbow shades so her home reflects her outgoing, vibrant personality
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