Real homes

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

Home makeover 'Our house is full of character'

‘Before we did the extension, we had a galley kitchen that ran down the side of the house,’ Kirstie remembers. ‘Now, situated where the old living room was, it’s much more spacious and is a pleasure to spend time in’

Home makeover 'DIY tricks gave us a wheelchair-friendly home with a bespoke look'

Period living room

Living room makeover 'It reflects our passions for travel and wildlife'

Christine's eclectic and inviting living room

Living room makeover 'I restored the original layout for a cosy space'

Home makeover: 'I’m obsessed with moodboards'

Home makeover: ‘I’m obsessed with moodboards’

‘The kitchen island is the hub of the house,’ says Aisling. ‘It tends to be where we all gather during the day. You’ll generally find me here preparing meals and snacks on request for my two little monkeys. It’s also where I go for a quiet moment to relax and drink a cuppa’

Home makeover: ‘We used to rent this house!’

Kate’s mid-century-inspired living room has a pale colour scheme that lets the feature furniture stand out. Most of the furniture in here is from West Elm, including the sofa, chair, coffee table and cushions

Home makeover: ‘Our flat has bags of character!’

Home makeover: 'The country look made my house a home'

Home makeover The country look made my house a home

Home makeover: 'My home is bold and bright'

Home makeover: ‘My home is bold and bright’

Real home - pink bedroom with gold leaf wallpaper

Bedroom makeover 'We went for maximum glamour on a minimal budget!'

Home makeover: 'I started each room with something I love'

Home makeover 'I started each room with something I love'

Bathroom makeover: 'Our bathroom feels like a mini boutique hotel'

Bathroom makeover 'Our bathroom feels like a mini boutique hotel'

Bedroom makeover: 'Reusing old furniture kept our costs down'

Bedroom makeover 'Reusing old furniture kept our costs down'

Home makeover: 'We’ve proved that small is beautiful!'

Home makeover 'We’ve proved that small is beautiful!'

Kitchen makeover: 'My second-hand units were an eBay bargain'

Kitchen makeover 'My second-hand units were an eBay bargain'