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'This secret feature was inspired by a television drama, and it solved all the problems in our living room'

A lack of usable wall space and excess doors meant Sara Pierson had to get creative with a unique storage solution when redesigning this problematic room
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Kitchen makeover: ‘We kept everything in shades of white'

We transformed our dark kitchen using just ONE colour – and it changed everything

Beckie’s budget kitchen makeover is proof that clever design tricks and a bit of imagination can transform a small space – with no compromises necessary
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Real rental inspiration: 'our bold look is only temporary'

From boring white box to bold, colourful home: how I decorated my rental without losing my deposit

Armed with a spray can and some sticky tape, Maisie Rees turned her and partner Matt’s uninspired rental into a home filled with colour
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Liz Levett turned a 1950s house into her family’s forever home

'How we created a fourth bedroom (without extending)'

With a little love and a lot of paint, Liz Levett turned a 1950s 3-bed into her family’s forever home
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This Interior Design Masters contestant used the most ingenious IKEA hack in her own kitchen

Taking part in the new series of Interior Design Masters, Kate Hewitt is an expert at IKEA hacks. Here, she shares how she used them to transform her kitchen
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Real home inspiration: 'We’re so thrilled we’ve kept it in the family'

'We inherited this house but if we were buying it and had got this survey, we wouldn't have gone ahead'

Sarah and William Guild inherited a wreck but after renovating it, they turned it into a unique home. Now they wouldn’t want to live anywhere else
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Home makeover: 'My home is my very own Hansel and Gretel cottage'

“When we asked the vendor for the keys to our cottage he said, ‘What keys? There are no doors!’”

Haley Curran has fulfilled a childhood dream by moving into an idyllic cottage and is renovating it in phases to turn it into her perfect home
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Kitchen makeover: 'I’ve combined old and new design elements for a vintage vibe'

'Everyone's shocked my 'designer’ kitchen is from IKEA,' says interior designer, 'this is how I did it’

Adding an extension to her family home gave Claire the ideal opportunity to design a fresh new kitchen that showcases her love of all things antique
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9 design tricks that make small rooms feel bigger

Decorating a small room doesn't have to be a challenge! Here's how to make your small room feel spacious
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Home makeover: 'I’m inspired by boutique hotels’

'My house is full of fun – you can't work in comedy for 10 years and not develop a sense of humour!'

With a background in events and hospitality, Amy Shirlaw draws on past experiences to create her signature dramatic interiors
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Home makeover: 'We discovered our unique decorating style'

The IKEA buys that boosted one couple's tight decorating budget for their first home

By experimenting with different looks, Linda Duffy has designed a fun-filled family home packed with personality and creative touches
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No windows and dated 1960s décor – here's how one couple transformed their dilapidated bathroom

Siobhan and Joe Burke combined a tiny bathroom and separate WC to create their perfect scheme inspired by mid-century design
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Kitchen makeover: 'We saved money by using what we had'

'I turned my cheap kitchen into a high-end space with upcycling and designer dupes – here's how'

Claire Last transformed an ugly, dated kitchen using a thoughtful mix of revamped and recycled items, plus budget-friendly buys
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Living room makeover: 'I wanted the space to be rustic and weathered'

'We turned an ugly staircase into a standout feature – and saved a fortune'

Jennie Roe’s living room renovation involved new paint techniques and salvage buys to get the seaside vibe she craved
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Real life home: 'I mixed colour, fabric and patterns to bring my dated home back to life'

The house was barely liveable, but she knew it was 'the one'. Now it’s bursting with colour and pattern

Laura Milligan transformed her dated end-of-terrace house into a much-loved home through a mix of colour, fabrics and patterns
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This ‘game-changing’ heated airer will slash your electricity bill

Electric clothes airers are cheaper than a tumble dryer, portable and more energy-efficient than you might think! Here's our pick of the best heated clothes airers on the market.
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The affordable gadget that could save you £300 this winter (and it's really cosy!)

We've rounded up the best heated blankets on the market, so you can stay cosy all winter and save on your energy bills.
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The best soup makers on the market

Love a warming bowl of soup? Check out our round-up of the best soup makers to buy in the UK, whatever your budget
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Beat the winter blues and try some light therapy with our list of the best SAD lamps

Let some needed sunshine into your room with our pick of the best SAD lamps
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Wake up naturally with thes sunrise alarm clocks to improve mood and wellbeing

The winter months can make getting out of bed a lot less appealing, so why not treat yourself to a sunrise alarm clock to help support your sleep rhythm and say goodbye to those January blues
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5 of the best boiling water taps to save time, money and counter space

The best boiling water taps reduce your energy and water consumption whilst saving you time and money. Here are eight of our favourites, from sleek, modern designs to more characterful options.
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