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'My pastel living room is full of character'

Living room makeover: ‘My pastel living room is full of character’

miami inspired kitchen

Home makeover: ‘We’ve given our home summery Miami vibes’

The couple placed three strips of antique bronze mirroring in a row above the basin, toilet and bath to bounce light around the space

Bathroom makeover: ‘We used clever design to get around a low ceiling’

Polly Hamilton, Barnes

Home makeover: ‘I’ve filled our home with travel-inspired treasures’

It’s worth planning your budget so you can spend more on fittings that’ll have a real impact on the space. ‘Our one big splurge was the Crittall doors we bought for either end of the open-plan kitchen,’ Kate says. ‘They make the space feel so much lighter’

Home makeover 'We wanted to make our own mark on this house'

It’s not always necessary to splash out on new units. Danecia found a butcher’s block in IKEA to use as an island, and added tongue and groove panelling to match
the existing units

Home makeover: ‘I’ve personalised my rented cottage with upcycled finds’

Deep blue units add a dramatic dash of colour against the dazzling white walls

Kitchen makeover: ‘Our kitchen is now a multifunctional space’

victorian terrace home makeover - kitchen

Home makeover: ‘Our home is family-friendly but with grown-up style’

coastal bedroom makeover

Bedroom makeover: ‘Simple updates have made a big impact’

pastel bathroom makeover

Bathroom makeover 'My punchy pastel bathroom brings me joy'

johnson home shoot 15

Home makeover: ‘I’ve added colour to my new-build house’

Bathroom makeover: 'It's small in size but big on ideas'

Bathroom makeover: ‘It’s small in size but big on ideas’

‘My boyfriend says that the rectangular dining table, only
£40 from IKEA, looks like a wallpaper pasting table, but I
actually like that look of repurposing something, and it
folds away, which is really handy’

Home makeover: ‘Renting has made me more creative’

The glossy Santini units from B&Q reflect the natural light to brighten the open-plan layout. Sarah chose quartz worktops from Planet Granite to tie the two-tone kitchen together, and wood-effect vinyl oak flooring from UK Flooring Direct for durability and style

Home makeover: ‘A layout reshuffle made the most of our outside space’

Bathroom makeover: 'Mediterranean holidays inspired our relaxed look'

Bathroom makeover: ‘Mediterranean holidays inspired our relaxed look’