Ideal Home

Sometimes, it pays to take time renovating or decorating a property, rather than rushing in. Living in a home for…

This open and spacious house was once a warren of rooms, with disjointed extensions that didn’t make the most of…

When this family moved into their new house two years ago, the entire property was in need of renovation. The…

This 200-year-old cottage in Sussex couldn’t look more perfect, but owner Luci burst into tears when she first moved in.…

Good bones and a strong colour scheme are the key elements that lie behind any striking kitchen makeover. This is…

The owner of this picture-postcard thatched cottage knew that she wanted to live in the pretty Northamptonshire village when she…

Moving from a rental flat in Manchester into their dream home in Yorkshire, transforming the tired living room was top…

A growing family is often the primary reason for people to move home. Aside from having an an additional bedroom,…

With its ancient honey-coloured stone walls, low ceilings and period charm, this thatched cottage is a quintessential country retreat for…

When Ben and Rocio Warren moved into their Wimbledon home, the layout was typical of a terrace: two adjoining reception…

Jules Morris lives in a detached Georgian house in Oxfordshire, with husband Ben and three children. They recently embarked on…

It’s the dream, isn’t it? You’re holidaying in your favourite seaside escape when you see an enchanting cottage with a…