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'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.

It Was A Seventies Throwback!

Philippa and James Beaumont stripped out shagpile carpet, peeling vinyl wallpaper and polystyrene ceiling tiles to create this elegant, contemporary room

It Was A Huge Project, But We Love The Result

Sarah and Simon Bailey knocked through their awkwardly shaped kitchen and dining room, then extended out to create this big open-plan space

'We've Squeezed So Much Into This Small House'

Deenie Lee and Martin Thomas’ house might be short on space, but it’s full of clever storage and style ideas that stop this hectic family home looking cluttered

We Feel Pampered Every Time We Use It!

With its pine-clad ceiling and flock wallpaper, Louise and Andy Chernick’s bathroom had a whiff of the Sixties about it, until they gave it some Victorian-style grandeur

Music Streaming Explained

Binge on beats by wirelessly streaming tunes throughout your home or straight to your phone. You can play your own collection, or sign up to a streaming service and get instant access to tracks you love, as well as discovering new favourites

‘We Reinvented This House To Suit Us'

The Jamesons transformed a boxy, modern brick house, extended it and completely replanned the internal layout to create spaces that fit their family’s lifestyle

‘We Transformed A Bland Interior With Colour'

When Ella and Rory Fletcher moved into this townhouse with its big, bright, high-ceilinged rooms, they saw a chance to let loose with some bold ideas

‘We Needed A Teen-Friendly Bathroom'

Squeezing in a shower and lots of extra storage for their twins’ hoard of toiletries was the challenge facing Caryn and Simon Coyle

Enjoy Britain's Nature Hotspots

Learn about native wildlife and take in the stunning landscape at these well-kept secrets you’ll want to return to, year after year…

‘This House Was A Wreck When We Bought It'

Holly Dormon and Matthew Haswell stripped this house back to a shell and started from scratch…

Stefan's Choice: A Protected Property

Owning a piece of Britain’s history can be complicated if planning consent is involved. This is what you need to know…

Apricot & Frangipane Tart

It’s apricot season, so make this deliciously easy dessert while this luscious fruit is at its flavourful best

‘My family knows this shed is my private space'

When Hazel Davis craves peace and quiet, or some uninterrupted time to practise her violin, she takes refuge in her own personal place

‘We Brought A Crumbling Pile Of Stones Back To Life'

Saddened by the disintegration of the old stone farm building on their land, Nick and Caroline Welch decided to transform it into a small but snug holiday cottage

‘I Converted My Stable Into A Craft Studio'

When her passion started to take over the house, Gail Grant turned an outbuilding into her ideal escape from family life and her endless ‘to do’ list…

‘It's A Family Living Space As Much As A Kitchen'

Sarah Wood and Matt Williams embraced open-plan living when they knocked down walls to create a combined kitchen, dining and living room

‘We Revamped This Room On A Shoestring'

Gemma and Lewis Firman spent the bulk of their budget insulating their freezing-cold bathroom, so they had to spend the rest wisely

‘Country Cottages Can Be Glam, Too'

Rachel and Manuel Nogueira’s Cornwall home mixes laid-back, family-friendly practicality with some very grown-up luxury and polish

‘We Smartened Up A Standard Semi'

Christine and Tim blended their families, forming one household in a Victorian semi that proves busy homes can work hard and be elegant

We Painted It Black, But It Feels Bigger

Jess Hurrell turned to the dark side to transform a dated bathroom – complete with built-in fish tank – into an open, luxurious space

‘This Used To Be Our Dark, Dingy Basement'

The Roebucks opened up their neglected basement to create a lovely, bright kitchen-diner and living area

Sail Away In 2019…

If you’re one of the nearly two million Brits planning to take a cruise this year, take a look at these top picks…

‘We Bought Our Fantasy House On A Whim'

When serial Rightmove browser Firgas Esack saw her dream country house online – hundreds of miles away in Norfolk – she never imagined that she’d end up living in it…

‘We Extended The Full Width Of The House'

Family life nudged Amaresh and Neerali Joshi to enlarge and reorganise their new home’s living space

‘Deep Colours Make A Home Really Cosy'

Lisa Broad has a love ofcolourthat reveals itself in her home and in her design choices as the head of buying forHarveys.