Real homes

'Lockdown inspired me to create a bedroom getaway'

Bedroom makeover: ‘Lockdown inspired me to create a bedroom getaway’

'I give my bedroom a mini makeover every week'

Bedroom makeover: ‘I give my bedroom a mini makeover every week’

The cabinets in the kitchen are from Magnet, and
although they’re slightly more modern than Tilly
would like, she’s added lots of vintage touches to
give the space more character. The dining chairs
were an eBay find for just £6.75

Home makeover: ‘I’ve given my new-build a French country look’

Leanne sold her old grey sofas not long
after moving in. ‘I had always pictured a
dark green or black sofa in here,’ she
reveals. ‘But this teal velvet sofa and
chair from Dunelm were on sale and
they add a nice pop of colour.
I particularly love the dog cushion
by Catherine Rowe Designs.’

Home makeover: ‘We transformed our entire home for under £2,000’

Stephanie turned the former dining room into a cosy living room. ‘The Chesterfield-style sofa from MADE.com suits the period of the house,’ she says

Home makeover: ‘I mixed boho, industrial and vintage for a luxe look on a budget’

‘Everything about the kitchen extension, from the bi-fold doors
to the additional windows in the pitched roof, is designed to bring in
as much light as possible. The sky and garden feel a part of the space,’
says Natalie. ‘I wanted to create a look that instantly transports you
to California for that high summer look. I might actually plant
some palm trees in the garden for added effect’

Home makeover: ‘I want my home to make a statement’

Geometric floor tiles provide a modern edge while classic sanitaryware, a roll-top bath and panelling give a nod to the property’s Victorian past

Bathroom makeover: ‘We took a DIY approach and saved a small fortune’

'Every room has changed in size or shape!'

Home makeover: ‘Every room has changed in size or shape!’

‘It wasn’t just about the budget when we chose
the units. It was also important for us that the
kitchen had a quality feel to it, and we chose
these units because the realistic woodgrain detail
is visible and the navy colour feels sophisticated’

Kitchen makeover: ‘I can’t wait to show off my new kitchen’

Alexandra and John’s preloved kitchen package comprised blue cabinets, cream-coloured worktops, an island with wood-effect doors and appliances to boot. To make it their own, they replaced the island doors with soft pink alternatives

Kitchen makeover: ‘Our preloved kitchen saved us £1,000s’

‘The Swoon dining table is from auction site, John Pye, and I’ve teamed it with chairs from MADE.com and a ceiling pendant from HomeSense. I love the size of this room as there’s
enough space for my MADE.com sofa, which I’ve dressed up with cushions from H&M Home.
The alcoves looked cluttered with furniture in them so we got a joiner to make the shelves,
which we painted in Down Pipe by Farrow & Ball to match the walls’

Home makeover: ‘We gave our period home a modern makeover’

Maxine's Brighton home

Maxine Brady’s home makeover: ‘I’ve used sunny colours to create a happy home’

Blue boho bedroom

Bedroom makeover 'I was brave with colour-blocking and it paid off!'

‘I love a gallery wall. In the kitchen
I’ve added plates to the mix, but I’m
just as happy leaning prints against a
wall or floor for a more theatrical look’

Home makeover: ‘My home reflects my personality’

AJ Odudu garden room makeover

AJ Odudu: ‘Now I enjoy my garden all year round’