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‘We Took A Risk And Banished The Beige!'

Bored by the safe neutralcolourscheme in their sitting room, Stephanie and SimonSavvides-Howelldecided to give it a glam-over, starting with a gold-fronted cabinet theyd fallen in love with

The Ideal Home Guide To Timeless Style

Three Future-proof Looks With A Modern Spin To Inspire Your Next Room Redo. Plus, Theres A Space Or Style Problem Solved In Each One

‘Deep Colours Make A Home Really Cosy'

Lisa Broad has a love ofcolourthat reveals itself in her home and in her design choices as the head of buying forHarveys.

‘This Bright, Modern Kitchen Feels Cosy, Too'

The drawback of glass-wall extensions is that they can look cold and clinical, but the Boutorabi-Cookes made clever choices to keep theirs feeling homely and welcoming

‘Three Generations Live Under Our Roof '

Mars Webb and her family moved from London to Belfast to be near her ageing parents. But when her mother became unwell, Mars made a decision that would change their lives forever...

‘This House Makes Me Feel Very Calm'

With a house full of children, a lively dog and busy jobs, Sophie and Jim planned spaces that work hard to give them a smooth-running life

‘Fitting A Roof Light Transformed It'

Claire Fox and Michael McDarby made an illuminating decision when it came to updating their dark bathroom

‘My family knows this shed is my private space'

When Hazel Davis craves peace and quiet, or some uninterrupted time to practise her violin, she takes refuge in her own personal place

‘We Reinvented This House To Suit Us'

The Jamesons transformed a boxy, modern brick house, extended it and completely replanned the internal layout to create spaces that fit their family’s lifestyle

‘We Transformed A Bland Interior With Colour'

When Ella and Rory Fletcher moved into this townhouse with its big, bright, high-ceilinged rooms, they saw a chance to let loose with some bold ideas

‘We Needed A Teen-Friendly Bathroom'

Squeezing in a shower and lots of extra storage for their twins’ hoard of toiletries was the challenge facing Caryn and Simon Coyle

Enjoy Britain's Nature Hotspots

Learn about native wildlife and take in the stunning landscape at these well-kept secrets you’ll want to return to, year after year…

‘This House Was A Wreck When We Bought It'

Holly Dormon and Matthew Haswell stripped this house back to a shell and started from scratch…

It Was A Seventies Throwback!

Philippa and James Beaumont stripped out shagpile carpet, peeling vinyl wallpaper and polystyrene ceiling tiles to create this elegant, contemporary room

It Was A Huge Project, But We Love The Result

Sarah and Simon Bailey knocked through their awkwardly shaped kitchen and dining room, then extended out to create this big open-plan space

'We've Squeezed So Much Into This Small House'

Deenie Lee and Martin Thomas’ house might be short on space, but it’s full of clever storage and style ideas that stop this hectic family home looking cluttered

'We Built An Annexe For Our Kids To Live In'

Cheryl and Ciaran Maher transformed an old gardener’s hut in their back garden into chic accommodation for their grown-up children.

'I Like A Home To Have Depth And Character'

We moved into this house after outgrowing a two-bed terrace in another part of Leeds. We needed a place big enough for me to have a home office. The kitchen was small and the bathroom was accessed through a bedroom, but we loved the light and its peaceful location.

'I Like To Come Home To A Bit Of Calm'

She’s the woman behind Asda’s bold and colourful George Home range, but design manager Siân Kerrigan has come to love a more neutral decor in her own home.

We Did Neutrals The Modern Way

After moving into a house painted wall-to-wall yellow, the Martins were desperate for a calmer look, but without going down the magnolia route…

Simple, Scandi Style Is Ideal For Small Homes

Nathalie Udvary and AJ Shome made their newly developed flat feel spacious and calm with the same pared-back, joined-up look throughout.

How to Sleep Better

Do you struggle to driftoff, or wake up feeling sluggish? If you’re looking to get your nighttime routine on track, discover the tech that will help you get quality shut-eye, from apps to relax you to sleep wearables that will rouse you at the perfect moment.

Stefan's Choice: A Protected Property

Owning a piece of Britain’s history can be complicated if planning consent is involved. This is what you need to know…

Apricot & Frangipane Tart

It’s apricot season, so make this deliciously easy dessert while this luscious fruit is at its flavourful best

We used colour to make it ours

Ruth and Andy Preston found that adding contrasting colour was the quickest route to fixing bland decor

Art For Your Home

Meet Astrid Vos, a fashion illustrator showcasing her work as part of the Runway Gallery

We Painted It Black, But It Feels Bigger

Jess Hurrell turned to the dark side to transform a dated bathroom – complete with built-in fish tank – into an open, luxurious space

‘This Used To Be Our Dark, Dingy Basement'

The Roebucks opened up their neglected basement to create a lovely, bright kitchen-diner and living area

Sail Away In 2019…

If you’re one of the nearly two million Brits planning to take a cruise this year, take a look at these top picks…

‘We Bought Our Fantasy House On A Whim'

When serial Rightmove browser Firgas Esack saw her dream country house online – hundreds of miles away in Norfolk – she never imagined that she’d end up living in it…