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Building A Dream

Sue and David Mansfield downsized to their outbuilding – an old barn they’ve converted and extended to suit their retirement lifestyle

‘I'm Always Happy When I'm In My Hut!'

When mum-of-two Marie Nichols feels the need for space to think, plan and be creative, she heads down to the bottom of the garden…

Choosing Curtains

We asked a panel of professionals to share their window-dressing know-how…

Back To Life

Nathalie and AJ Shome rescued a completely unmodernised property that had been standing empty for more than 20 years and turned it into a beautifully functional family home

A Shade Braver

Buying a house that needed everything doing gave the Howards the freedom to develop their taste for colour, pattern and bold design

A small home doesn't mean you can't be bold!

By using the ‘less-is-more’ rule as her guide, Kim Low made some big design statements that work well in her tiny cottage.

Adding A Loo

Squeeze an extra washroom into your extension, conversion or garden room for added versatility

'We Built A Room To Escape To''

Bianca Foley and husband Jonny Ellis installed a self-contained garden room to give Bianca’s mum her own space when she visited

Boosting Light

Clever glazing solutions, rooflights and sun pipes will fill your home with daylight and brighten dark corners

Converting Your Garage

If you have a garage attached to your home, you can save both time and money by making that space work harder instead of building a brand new extension

Working With Tradespeople

Make your extension or conversion run as smoothly as possible by hiring the right professionals for the job

'We Had To Make Savvy Choices With Our Small Budget'

After lots of renovation work, the Jaulins put together a simple, modern look on a shoestring

'We've Had To Be Flexible And Evolve Our Style'

Rebuilding their rundown home exhausted their budget, so the Pedersens have devised room schemes that develop as their finances allow

We Have A Small House, A Tiny Budget… But Big Ideas

The Westons stretched themselves to buy a small, dark, former rental, then got creative to turn it into a family-friendly home.

I Just Can't Stop Experimenting With Colour

As Farrow & Ball’s colour consultant, Joa Studholme knows how to pick a palette (but she’s made mistakes in her own home, just like the rest of us...)

Visit The Ideal Home Show Christmas

Find everything you need under one roof for a fun-filled festive season.

Style Your Home With Art

Discover original works and cool prints from the hottest emerging artists from Runway Gallery.

Make it work for you GEMMA'S CHOICE: AN ON-TREND TAP

A stylish new tap can upgrade your kitchen without the need for a full-on redo. This is what you need to know…

'A Simple Look Works Best For Our Busy Family Home'

Kristiina and Marko had so many ideas for their self-build home, but by keeping the style stripped back, they’ve achieved a cool, calm and collected feel

'Pops Of Colour Are Good For The Soul!'

When she’s not on TV, Amanda Holden is craving home comforts – and designing them for her successful range at QVCUK.com

Scandi Style Is Just So Clean And Simple

Rhiannon and Joel Payne radically remodelled this Fifties bungalow, transforming the exterior with larch cladding to give it a Scandi feel that they followed through on the inside

We Supersized This Sixties Bungalow

Avril Rankin and Sean Lacey stripped this property down to three walls and a roof to transform it into a bigger, brighter and more energy-efficient family home

It Takes Time To Work Out What A Space Needs

Homeware and textile designer Genevieve Bennett spends her nine to five surrounded by pattern and colour… then retreats to her home, which is calm and neutral.

'I'm Not Afraid To Add A Little Drama!'

Emma Gurner bought this Victorian semi from a builder midway through a refurb, so she was able to start the entire décor again from scratch in her own bold and unique style.

‘We Supersized A Tiny Galley Kitchen'

Having a skinny kitchen and a huge dining room next door didn’t make sense, so the Steens knocked them into one big space

‘Being Creative Boosted Our Budget'

Neena and Bob Findlay revamped their home on a shoestring with some hardcore bargain hunting and DIY design features

‘It Has Something For Each One Of Us'

With spaces for eating, socialising, alone time and hobbies, Tracey James and Paul Roye have created a garden specially designed to suit every member of their family

‘We Made Every Space Work Harder'

Alison and Adnan El-Araby made clever improvements to the layout of their home, then learnt how to turn the neutral, but bland, decor into something quite special…

‘Glass Is Pricey, But Money Well Spent'

An extension with bifold doors and a large roof light gave the Pembertons a big living space that’s full of light even in winter

Lunch With The Girls

Because we all have that one friend who’s on a health kick, enjoy these healthy-but-delicious recipes that all use antioxidant-packed matcha