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“When we asked the vendor for the keys to our cottage he said, ‘What keys? There are no doors!’”
Haley Curran has fulfilled a childhood dream by moving into an idyllic cottage and is renovating it in phases to turn it into her perfect home
'Everyone's shocked my 'designer’ kitchen is from IKEA,' says interior designer, 'this is how I did it’
Adding an extension to her family home gave Claire the ideal opportunity to design a fresh new kitchen that showcases her love of all things antique
How to transform a shed into a stylish home office or garden room
Can you convert a shed into a garden room? Of course you can, says Hayley Gilbert. Forget using your tired old shed simply as garden gear storage – transform it into a practical extra room instead
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'My house is full of fun – you can't work in comedy for 10 years and not develop a sense of humour!'
With a background in events and hospitality, Amy Shirlaw draws on past experiences to create her signature dramatic interiors
From boring white box to bold, colourful home: how I decorated my rental without losing my deposit
Armed with a spray can and some sticky tape, Maisie Rees turned her and partner Matt’s uninspired rental into a home filled with colour
The IKEA buys that boosted one couple's tight decorating budget for their first home
By experimenting with different looks, Linda Duffy has designed a fun-filled family home packed with personality and creative touches
No windows and dated 1960s décor – here's how one couple transformed their dilapidated bathroom
Siobhan and Joe Burke combined a tiny bathroom and separate WC to create their perfect scheme inspired by mid-century design
'I turned my cheap kitchen into a high-end space with upcycling and designer dupes – here's how'
Claire Last transformed an ugly, dated kitchen using a thoughtful mix of revamped and recycled items, plus budget-friendly buys
'We turned an ugly staircase into a standout feature – and saved a fortune'
Jennie Roe’s living room renovation involved new paint techniques and salvage buys to get the seaside vibe she craved
The house was barely liveable, but she knew it was 'the one'. Now it’s bursting with colour and pattern
Laura Milligan transformed her dated end-of-terrace house into a much-loved home through a mix of colour, fabrics and patterns
This Interior Design Masters contestant used the most ingenious IKEA hack in her own kitchen
Set to appear on the new series of Interior Design Masters, Kate Hewitt is an expert at IKEA hacks. Here, she shares how she used them to transform her kitchen
'As a military family, we had to move house every two or three years – this is how we finally put down roots'
An enthusiastic photographer with a love of interior design, Jo Dickson’s eye for colour and detail is on show in every room
'We saved hundreds on our new kitchen – this is how we did it'
Sally Hubbard and her partner Steven knocked down walls to transform their kitchen into a space for get-togethers that opens onto their beautiful garden
She refused to even view the house – then fell in love the moment she stepped inside
Despite rejecting this house on paper, Terian Tilston fell in love with it the second she stepped inside. Since then, she’s been turning it into a fun, vibrant family home
'I heard a loud bang and the house flooded – it was a disaster and we had to start from scratch'
Jo Hughes didn’t realise she had a stylist's eye and a flair for design until a windfall allowed her to renovate her whole home to suit her quirky style
‘Dirty walls, a filthy bathroom, grubby carpets... I spent the first night here thinking, “What have we done?”
DIY hacks, upcycles and clever design ideas allowed Jen Jukes to transform an ugly, neglected house into a beautiful family home on a budget
These simple updates will make your bathroom feel brand new
Updating a worn-out bathroom needn’t cost the earth. Here are 10 quick and easy fixes that you can accomplish in a weekend
4 quiet habits that hold the key to a better night's sleep
High-end look, low-cost paint: here’s how to make your home look luxe for less
Giving your home a polished finish doesn’t need to be costly. We’ll show you how to elevate the look of any room by finding your perfect shade
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Here's how you can turn your outdoor space into a sanctuary for garden birds...
Mortgage-free and thriving: 3 real stories of financial freedom
From living on a narrowboat to pet-sitting full-time and exploring the UK in a converted van, we meet the people embracing alternative homes for a happier, more affordable life
Spring is coming! Let the light in with these five affordable blinds for an easy update
Shift a room's feel with ease
The best water-based gloss paints to give your doors and skirting boards a glow-up - tried and tested!
Easy to clean up - yep! But is water-based gloss tough enough to keep woodwork looking pristine? We put budget brands through their paces...
TV DIY expert Nick Knowles shares his top tips to save you £££s!
TV presenter Nick Knowles busts common household myths, from energy use to the tips and tricks passed down through generations
