England

The designers’ favorite room is at the very top of the house.

This Victorian turned rental apartment has classic traditional London townhome elements like a cornice, wainscoting, tall baseboards, and reclaimed wood flooring, but also has been “blessed with a modern kitchen and bathroom."

Rosalind and her family undertook a “tip to toe renovation, reconfiguring many of the rooms and adding a kitchen/diner extension” in this London house.

“Live, Laugh, Loft” is the motto of this newly single woman’s home in Preston, England.

“Queer spaces are disappearing, particularly spaces for queer women,” Hannah says. “So we realized these spaces can also exist within our homes.”

See inside John and Claire Champion’s Chester home they’ve remodeled for six years, updating it with tons of DIY color and pattern.

Although they’ve never designed anything before, Andrew and Natasha designed their entire kitchen and living room themselves.

It’s like stepping back into the 1970s.

Explore this tailor’s home, a ground-floor conversion apartment in a grand Victorian house in Lexham Gardens.

This cozy home is gorgeous all year round, but peaks in autumn and winter seasons.

Explore a townhome mixing the vibrancy of the Caribbean, slick design of Scandinavia, and eclecticism of old English houses.

"Decorate for you, not for other people," homeowner, Kerry Davison, says. "Fill your home with things that make you happy and colours that make you smile."

Fiona Marr's small but boldly styled apartment is in a retirement property for over-55s in Cheltenham, England.

Sophie Donnelly and her partner, Mark, have owned this 702-square-foot London flat for two years.

Cosmetic updates made a world of difference in this colorful, cozy Manchester home.

Nadine Bacchus and partner, Juls, didn’t have a ton of money in the bank after buying this Victorian two-bedroom house, built in 1901. But, they saved money, then “completed a room, lived in chaos, saved a bit more, did another room. It was wild!”

Lifestyle and food blogger Camilla Hughes lives alone in this small London rental studio apartment, so she has the "freedom to make my home exactly how I like it."

Ben and Cat Bailey, owners of an online antique shop, have renovated and filled their British home with all their favorite pieces... many they originally intended for their shop!

Casting assistant Rosie Dart loves old and antique things, and her 390-square-foot, one-bedroom flat in London's Notting Hill neighborhood is colorful and maximalist despite the small size.

Interior and set designer Amy Exton shares this colorful, vintage-filled home with her dog, Presley.

Laura describes her home's style as "modern Edwardian styling… a celebration of original period features mixed with chic hotel vibes."

This building has all the authentic features of a traditional Georgian house: huge windows, tiny rooms, wooden floors, and fireplaces in all rooms.

Ola Zwolenik doesn't believe in boundaries, design-wise. No room in her Edwardian terraced house limits itself to one style or color palette.

Built in 1901, this house needed a lot of work (like rewiring, re-plastering, new plumbing, and redecorating throughout), but Clare and Oliver immediately saw the potential of this gorgeous Edwardian filled with architecture charm!

Alicia went for plush furnishings (like velvet), deep, dark colors (like dark green walls), and unique artwork including custom neon lighting in her small UK terraced house.

Jade Oliver's faux flowers are so popular, she counts among her customers film production sets including HBO’s Games of Thrones and Netflix’s The Crown.

This home is an absolute FEAST of shades of blue.

Kel Harmer of the blog Oh So Kel has transformed her family's UK home into a pastel and Palm Springs-inspired design wonderland.

The homeowner's creative solution for her ground-floor windows has become her main business.

This is honestly one of the most colorful and patterned home we've ever seen!

Though only 300 square feet on the inside, this bus home has everything a "regular" home might have, including a washing machine, two custom log fireplaces, a full-sized tile shower, and more!

Tiara utilizes mirrors, tall ceilings, a lofted bedroom, and other smart decor choices to make her small studio apartment feel much larger than it actually is.

The small peek of this renovated UK home is worth seeing thanks to the homeowners' DIY ingenuity, refreshing modern style, and their fun use of primary colors throughout.

From the beautiful mural she hand painted in her living room, to the pink dishware featured on her DIYed dining room table, Tola’s home is a symbol of new beginnings.

Lou Watkins is an HR manager by day and a DIY enthusiast by night, and lives in a 1930s house in Kingswood in quirky Bristol.

“We did everything; rewiring, plumbing, plastering, we even replaced the staircase,” says Claire. They then redecorated, bit by bit, over the next five years,

The whole home is full of warm calm coziness coupled with an elegant aesthetic charm.

Name: Catherine Ashton Location: Northwest London, England Size: 832 square feet Years lived in: 14 years, owned Though Catherine and her partner Ali have owned this London flat for 14 years, it wasn’t until about two years ago that the space made a dramatic transformation. It was then that Catherine painted the generic white walls a sensational black from floor to ceiling. This simple but dramatic choice has been a gorgeous experiment in interior design!

Designer Kay Prestney and her family celebrated the festive season in their cozy country home.

Smart storage and sleek style make this small houseboat the perfect home AND office for a designing couple.

Writer Damian Dibben has really added his own quirky personality in his home and created something that is truly one of a kind.

Laurie was diagnosed with ADHD over three years ago and knew a key component to managing her mental health would be the way her home looks, feels, and functions.

This home has a bright, window-filled room the homeowners call their "conservatory" with a small sitting area that feels like the coziest reading nook ever.

This colorful and cool home is located in Easton, an artsy and quirky part of Bristol that has recently been revealed as one of the 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world.

It's gone from being a dark flat (every wood surface was a very dark brown—including the kitchen cabinets—and the walls were grey) to one that's light and fun.

This couple turned a studio's huge rooftop terrace into a second level, creating a two-bedroom home. It's only 620 square feet, but it uses every square inch of space.

Sidonie Warren's contemporary home in Bristol is full of graphic art.

The velvet chesterfield sofa in the living room only cost $60!

London-based home interiors writer, stylist, and award-winning blogger Cate St. Hill believes "living simply is about being mindful of the things we put in our home, where they come from, how they’re made and how they make us feel."

Stasia and Michael have been renovating this garden flat ever since they bought it a year and a half ago AND they've been doing everything themselves.

This beautiful home in the countryside is full of elements like wood, wool, and aged metals and hints of the classic British look, a shaker kitchen, rustic oak flooring, heritage colors and tones throughout.

Name: Mairi and Richard Location: Edinburgh Years Lived In: 1 year, owned The colors and textures of the Scottish landscape are Mairi’s biggest inspiration. “Often I am found escaping to the outdoors and photographing the enlivening flora and fauna that surrounds us,” she says. Mairi transforms this natural inspiration into dynamic abstract patterns for Mairi Helena, a textile and wallpaper company she runs from this colorful Edinburgh house.

Originally from Hong Kong, Sheyee has owned this 575 square foot flat for three years. Far from family, she's filled her home with sentimental pieces and good memories.

We dare you NOT to smile while looking through this stunning and stylish home.

Designer and paper artist Helen Ward shares this incredibly fun UK home with her family.

Name: Abi Dare Location: Horfield, Bristol Size: 1000 square feet Years Lived In: 4 years, owned Minimalism isn’t exactly a new design concept these days, but there’s a really valid reason why stylist and blogger Abi Dare is drawn to neutral colors. “I have a condition called synaesthesia, which is when one sense merges with another rather than being experienced separately,” Abi says.

Name: Gary Marshall Location: Poplar Dock Marina, London Size: 92 square meters (or just under 1000 square feet) Years lived in: 3 Months Have you ever dreamed of living on a boat? I know I have. But while it sounds romantic, I’ve always been worried about having to live in a too-cramped space or a home filled with too many “nautical” themes. Gary’s houseboat blows any preconceived notions about a houseboat right out of the water! (Pun very intended.

Name: Ruth Steadman Location: Crystal Palace, London Size: 550 square feet Years lived in: 9 years, rented This high-ceilinged apartment in a large early-Victorian house is home to writer and psychotherapist Ruth Steadman and her cat Tallulah. Although it’s rented, in the nine years Ruth has lived here she’s managed to create a home that feels truly her own.

Name: Sally Morgan-Flower Location: East London Size: 700 square feet Years lived in: 3 and a half years This beautifully-restored apartment, brimming with unique historic details, occupies one floor of a converted 1850s pub in the heart of London’s East End. Its renovation is an ongoing labour of love for owners Sally and David, who set out to stay true to the apartment’s original aesthetic yet at the same time create a lived-in home that feels comfortable and not too precious.

Name: Vicky and Ross Smith, and daughters Olivia & Florence Location: Guildford, UK Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 3 1/2 years With its pared-back yet warm feel, understated color palette and abundant natural light, this family home in the Southern-English county of Surrey is inspired by many elements of contemporary Scandinavian style.