From bland and boring to bold and beautiful

We never intended to live in this house long term. We bought it as a renovation project to do up and move on, but after falling unexpectedly pregnant during the refurb, we decided to turn it into our

We couldn’t believe our luck when we came to view this house as it ticked every box on our wishlist and more! With its big airy rooms and sliding doors to the garden, it was perfect for our two sons.

A bench at the end of the bed gives a convenient place to sit while getting dressed, and can be used as a holding bay for ready-to-wear clothes Dee and her husband, Jo, knew it was time to upsize, as

‘The living room was the easiest and most budget-friendly makeover, costing only £150,’ explains Ryley. ‘The cream walls were fine, so I added in the sage green on the paintwork to shake things up. It

Scarlett Ward first visited Oxford 10 years ago, and she had no idea then that one day it would become home. ‘It was a spontaneous trip,’ recalls Scarlett, ‘and one of those magical summer days. I had

As soon as we viewed this four-bedroom house with two living rooms, I could see us living here. There was no need to extend or knock down any walls because there was already an L-shape kitchen-dining-