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Real homes

'I bought this place to life using creative DIY hacks' - here's how

You won't believe this is a rented cottage! Discover how Emma Parkes transformed her rental with a few clever techniques
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This farmhouse-style apartment is a masterclass in stylish small-space living

By decorating with a soft colour palette, gentle patterns, and cottagecore styling, Lucinda Kimmins gave her urban apartment rustic appeal
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'I swapped boring grey for pastels and created my dream home' – here’s how I did it

As soon as they moved in, Meg Monde and her husband Jack got stuck into adding personality to their property, using Meg’s signature colour combo of pink and green to make it their own
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‘It’s amazing what paint can do!’ – how this homeowner transformed a run-down home with a few clever techniques

Lorna McMahon didn’t want to wait for a costly extension to spruce up her 1930s home, so she got the paintbrushes out and transformed the space with clever ideas
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'Living with colour around us has been transformative – this is such a happy home!'

Bright paint colours and patterned accessories sing out in Louisa Linde’s rental, transforming it into a joyous and happy place to live
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'I transformed my ex-council house into a farmhouse-style dream home'

Mandy Naldrett and her husband Andy have injected country character into this once bland ex-council property with pretty wallpapers, DIY panelling and secondhand finds.
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'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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This interiors influencer shows you how to use trending pops of unexpected red in your home

Vintage finds bring personality to Grace Halliday’s eclectic interiors, where you’re never far from a fun lamp, stripey fabric or colourful ceramic.
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'My Victorian seaside home is full of stripes and trending peach hues'

Having always wanted to live by the coast, Jessica Collins took on a project property in Hove and did a top-to-bottom overhaul, filling it with happy hues and clever design ideas
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