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Designer Rodney Alday’s vision was to “restore elegance and grandeur” to his apartment, highlighting architectural features such as high ceilings, sash windows, wall paneling, and an original fireplace.

When interior designer Natasha Landers bought this house 24 years ago, it was dated and had had a lot of the “original features stripped out.” But now it’s full of bold color and hints of quirkiness.

A former GANNI stylist’s home looks as fun and sophisticated as the fashion brand.

See inside DIY and interior influencer Emily Clare’s 590-square-foot house she’s updated with color and pattern.

See inside contemporary artist Farwa Moledina’s U.K. home, where she’s added character and personality to a previously bland new-build.

Erin and Ben's flat sat vacant for two years and was run down and leaking in areas before they bought it. “However, when we saw it, both my husband and I knew it was what we had been looking for. It was a place where we could design from scratch what we wanted our home to be like..."

Scarlett Langdon and Xandice Armah’s home, known as The Gal Palace, is full of their personalities. “When we moved into the flat it was our first time living together, and our first time living somewhere unfurnished where we could properly put our stamp on it,” Scarlett says.

Interior blogger, Instagramer, and owner of this black, gold, and glam UK home, Rachel Edmonds, says life is too short to conform to the norm. "Your home should be a happy place."

Graphic designer Claire Latchem and her music director partner, Dan Broadley, bought their home in early 2020, have worked to transform it into a home that inspires creativity.

Ms. Pink and Mr. Black share this three-bedroom flat set over three levels in a Victorian house conversion with three sons, and their cats, Coco and Tommy.

Dr. Geraldine Tan is a medical doctor by day and an interior and lifestyle blogger by night, and her big Victorian terrace house in London is beautiful and colorful!

Rich O’Gorman has only owned this two-bedroom Victorian home for a year, but he's spent that last year absolutely coating each room with gloriously colorful murals.

British stylist and interior designer Emily Rickard might finally be a homeowner after renting around the world, but she's still an absolute expert in renter-friendly style ideas that won't break the bank... plus inspiration for working with what you already have!

Alex Lucas's home has a gorgeous mural inside on the kitchen cabinets, too!

Lj and her partner Nick have converted this former bungalow into an airy and light family home thanks to lots of fun ideas, like DIY wood wall paneling, creative wall paint jobs, and even making a lightshade inspired by a higher-end item.

Artist Marta Hutt and her husband DIYed a lot in their Victorian, from replacing the "ugly '70s fireplace" to stripping walls and learning how to plaster, to replacing the flooring.

The winner of the first season of "Interior Design Masters" Cassie Nicholas shares this antique-filled Victorian terrace with her husband Edd and their dog Beecher.

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.

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

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.

And we're not mad about it.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Interior design, decor, and the environment don’t often collide, but in this colorful Victorian remodel, they do so beautifully.

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: Aine Donovan and Eloise Jones Location: East London Size: 1200 square feet Years lived in: Owned for less than a year How much can happen in eight months? For this couple in London, Aine Donovan and Eloise Jones, turns out quite a lot. In this short period of time they have bought a house, gutted it, knocked down a few walls, painted every single surface, made beautiful furniture and even built a kitchen from scratch, all whilst being pregnant and preparing for a baby.

Name: Irina Melsom and Hans Askheim (and kids Aleksandra, Markus) Location: Bethnal Green — London, UK Size: 1000 square feet Years Lived In: Owned for 4 years Originally from Norway, artists Irina and Hans have shared this Victorian three-bedroom terrace in East London with their daughter Aleksandra and son Markus for four years.