CATEGORIES

‘It's Ideal For Two Amateurs!'

Hampered by a lack of green fingers, Susan and Henry Parker hired a professional to turn their small garden into a low-maintenance outdoor room

‘I Built My Dream Home By The Sea'

Alicia Trevor bought a tumbledown bungalow and replaced it with this stunning home, designed inside and out to look as if it has stood for years

'A Simple Look Works Best For Our Busy Family Home'

Kristiina and Marko had so many ideas for their self-build home, but by keeping the style stripped back, they’ve achieved a cool, calm and collected feel

'Pops Of Colour Are Good For The Soul!'

When she’s not on TV, Amanda Holden is craving home comforts – and designing them for her successful range at QVCUK.com

'I Love Anything That Tells A Story'

Andrew Tanner, design manager at Sainsbury’s Home, is a master at mixing eclectic finds, from vintage gems to modern classics, to create a unique home

I Love Old Hollywood And Glamorous Things

Julien Macdonald OBE has dressed divas including Kylie and Beyoncé in his signature glitz and glamour. And, yes, his taste in interiors is just as fabulous as you’d imagine…

Michelle's Choice: Bespoke Shutters

If you have an awkward window like the long, narrow one in Michelle’s bathroom, made-to-fit shutters could be the solution

Scandi Style Is Just So Clean And Simple

Rhiannon and Joel Payne radically remodelled this Fifties bungalow, transforming the exterior with larch cladding to give it a Scandi feel that they followed through on the inside

We Supersized This Sixties Bungalow

Avril Rankin and Sean Lacey stripped this property down to three walls and a roof to transform it into a bigger, brighter and more energy-efficient family home

Adding A Loo

Squeeze an extra washroom into your extension, conversion or garden room for added versatility

'We Built A Room To Escape To''

Bianca Foley and husband Jonny Ellis installed a self-contained garden room to give Bianca’s mum her own space when she visited

Boosting Light

Clever glazing solutions, rooflights and sun pipes will fill your home with daylight and brighten dark corners

Converting Your Garage

If you have a garage attached to your home, you can save both time and money by making that space work harder instead of building a brand new extension

Working With Tradespeople

Make your extension or conversion run as smoothly as possible by hiring the right professionals for the job

'We Had To Make Savvy Choices With Our Small Budget'

After lots of renovation work, the Jaulins put together a simple, modern look on a shoestring

'We've Had To Be Flexible And Evolve Our Style'

Rebuilding their rundown home exhausted their budget, so the Pedersens have devised room schemes that develop as their finances allow

Art For Your Home

Meet Astrid Vos, a fashion illustrator showcasing her work as part of the Runway Gallery

We used colour to make it ours

Ruth and Andy Preston found that adding contrasting colour was the quickest route to fixing bland decor

‘This Bright, Modern Kitchen Feels Cosy, Too'

The drawback of glass-wall extensions is that they can look cold and clinical, but the Boutorabi-Cookes made clever choices to keep theirs feeling homely and welcoming

‘Three Generations Live Under Our Roof '

Mars Webb and her family moved from London to Belfast to be near her ageing parents. But when her mother became unwell, Mars made a decision that would change their lives forever...

‘This House Makes Me Feel Very Calm'

With a house full of children, a lively dog and busy jobs, Sophie and Jim planned spaces that work hard to give them a smooth-running life

‘Fitting A Roof Light Transformed It'

Claire Fox and Michael McDarby made an illuminating decision when it came to updating their dark bathroom

Cruise Germany's Christmas Markets

Discover the best of Germany’s magical Advent markets and get exclusive tips on special seasonal gifts, food and wine from the two expert guests on board your four-star ship

‘A New Layout Made It Feel Twice The Size'

The Isaacs repositioned their cabinets and put in a wall of glass to completely transform their dark, dated kitchen

'We Built An Annexe For Our Kids To Live In'

Cheryl and Ciaran Maher transformed an old gardener’s hut in their back garden into chic accommodation for their grown-up children.

We Did Neutrals The Modern Way

After moving into a house painted wall-to-wall yellow, the Martins were desperate for a calmer look, but without going down the magnolia route…

Simple, Scandi Style Is Ideal For Small Homes

Nathalie Udvary and AJ Shome made their newly developed flat feel spacious and calm with the same pared-back, joined-up look throughout.

How to Sleep Better

Do you struggle to driftoff, or wake up feeling sluggish? If you’re looking to get your nighttime routine on track, discover the tech that will help you get quality shut-eye, from apps to relax you to sleep wearables that will rouse you at the perfect moment.

'I Like A Home To Have Depth And Character'

We moved into this house after outgrowing a two-bed terrace in another part of Leeds. We needed a place big enough for me to have a home office. The kitchen was small and the bathroom was accessed through a bedroom, but we loved the light and its peaceful location.

'I Like To Come Home To A Bit Of Calm'

She’s the woman behind Asda’s bold and colourful George Home range, but design manager Siân Kerrigan has come to love a more neutral decor in her own home.