Inside the homes of TV's design experts: They judge our houses - now you can ... trends now

Inside the homes of TV's design experts: They judge our houses - now you can ... trends now
Inside the homes of TV's design experts: They judge our houses - now you can ... trends now

Inside the homes of TV's design experts: They judge our houses - now you can ... trends now

Britain's TV channels are full of design experts constantly passing their judgement on other people's homes.

But until now they have rarely come under the microscope themselves.

However, the tables have been turned with MailOnline piecing together the best pictures from the homes of the biggest TV stars.

From Sarah Beeny's 15th-century chair that she 'loves' and Homes Under The Hammer presenter Martin Roberts's framed picture of football hardman Vinnie Jones.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's loud wallpaper also features throughout his home, while Location, Location, Location host Phil Spencer showed off his countryside retreat.

It comes after eyebrows were raised this week when Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud revealed his love of Ikea kitchens after installing one himself at his property - despite vowing never to show off his house to viewers.

Here MailOnline looks at the homes of famous f TV design experts and lets you judge them.

Sarah Beeny showcased her former 220 acre farm near Bruton in Somerset which her family have renovated on-screen

Sarah Beeny showcased her former 220 acre farm near Bruton in Somerset which have renovated on-screen

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's large house in the Cotswolds has his signature style imprinted throughout

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's large house in the Cotswolds has his signature style imprinted throughout

Phil Spencer: Location, Location, Location

Location, Location, Location host Phil Spencer usually keeps his home out of the public eye.

But he put up a few pictures of the inside of his idyllic £3.3m Hampshire home on his Instagram.

The Love it or List It presenter lives with his wife Fiona and their two sons Ben and Jake in Froyle, East Hampshire.

In 2015 they relocated from their £3.6m family home in south west London for the more spacious and relaxed countryside base.

The home came with ten acres, a tennis court, gym, cinema and games room.

It has 9,000 sq feet of living space, an imposing double-height living room, luxurious kitchen and six bedrooms – all with en suites. 

Location, Location, Location host Phil Spencer has been a Channel 4 regular with co-host Kirstie Allsopp since 2000

Location, Location, Location host Phil Spencer has been a Channel 4 regular with co-host Kirstie Allsopp since 2000

He showcased his bedroom on social media which showed it was decorated with a cool grey and blue colour palette with wooden furniture

He showcased his bedroom on social media which showed it was decorated with a cool grey and blue colour palette with wooden furniture

The bedroom also features a circle mirror which reflects on the bed

The bedroom also features a circle mirror which reflects on the bed

In 2015 Spencer's family relocated from their £3.6m family home in south west London for the more spacious and relaxed countryside base

In 2015 Spencer's family relocated from their £3.6m family home in south west London for the more spacious and relaxed countryside base

The home came with ten acres, a tennis court, gym (pictured), cinema and games room

The home came with ten acres, a tennis court, gym (pictured), cinema and games room

Spencer pictured himself working out in his home gym on Instagram

Spencer pictured himself working out in his home gym on Instagram

The family's spacious garden has also been on show, including what appears to be a vegetable patch

The family's spacious garden has also been on show, including what appears to be a vegetable patch

Spencer, who has been a Channel 4 regular with co-host Kirstie Allsopp since 2000, showcased his bedroom on social media which showed it was decorated with a cool grey and blue colour palette with wooden furniture.

He also promoted his new bed, writing on Instagram: 'Having just bought new beds for all family from the excellent team @buttonandsprung I reckon I've enjoyed the best weeks sleep I've ever ever had. What a difference a decent bed and 8 hours of sleep can make to a day.'

Alongside the bed, the rest of the room is designed stylishly with cream carpets and an off-white paneled wall.

The bed's cushions also match the artwork hanging above the bed alongside rattan hanging lights.  

The family's spacious garden has also been on show, including what appears to be a vegetable patch.

In 2015 the 'born and bred' countryside man said the extra space and greenery was a big reason he moved from London.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen: Changing Rooms

English interior designer and television personality Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is best known for his iconic design role in the original series of BBC's Changing Rooms - and is penchant for eye-catching attire.

The makeover show was a hit in the 90s and recently returned after 16 years in August 2021 on Channel 4 for a reboot.

His style is known to be opulent with a preference for maximalism.

He lives in the Cotswolds with his wife Jackie, their two daughters and their partners, and his two young grandchildren.

Over the years he has given fans a glimpse of his period property on his Instagram page. 

In October 2022 he spoke to the website HouseBeautiful about his home, he said: 'Our kitchen had a very orange incarnation for a while, very Berocca – but the white ceramics looked exquisite against the orange.' 

English interior designer and television personality Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is best known for his iconic design role in the original series of BBC's Changing Rooms

English interior designer and television personality Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is best known for his iconic design role in the original series of BBC's Changing Rooms

The television personality's large house has his signature style imprinted throughout

The television personality's large house has his signature style imprinted throughout

His style is known to be opulent with a preference for maximalism

His style is known to be opulent with a preference for maximalism

The outdoor space has a pond, alongside some garden furniture and stone ornaments

The outdoor space has a pond, alongside some garden furniture and stone ornaments 

The outdoor dining area has a dazzling floral decorative tablecloth with green potted plants

The outdoor dining area has a dazzling floral decorative tablecloth with green potted plants

Throughout the TV presenter's house, large bouquets of bright flowers can be spotted

Throughout the TV presenter's house, large bouquets of bright flowers can be spotted 

The outdoor dining area has cream seats with comfy-looking upholstered padded bottoms

The outdoor dining area has cream seats with comfy-looking upholstered padded bottoms

In the inside dining area there were large glass candlestick holders and bottles of sparkling water

In the inside dining area there were large glass candlestick holders and bottles of sparkling water

There also appears to be a second indoor dining area which features a glass table covering

There also appears to be a second indoor dining area which features a glass table covering

The main fireplace of the house has a grand wreath

The main fireplace of the house has a grand wreath 

The back garden of the house has a neat and tidy grass lawn for the dogs to roam around in

The back garden of the house has a neat and tidy grass lawn for the dogs to roam around in

The front of the house has a manicured hedge which curves around each window

The front of the house has a manicured hedge which curves around each window

Inside the reading room there is a large bookshelf behind a crafted wooden table with two bold head-shaped lamps

Inside the reading room there is a large bookshelf behind a crafted wooden table with two bold head-shaped lamps

In the lobby area there was a blue and cream rug with a floral design placed underneath colour matching artworks

In the lobby area there was a blue and cream rug with a floral design placed underneath colour matching artworks

One of the windowsills showcases small figurines, including several sheep

One of the windowsills showcases small figurines, including several sheep

The pond in the garden also appears to have a water feature which spurts water into the air

The pond in the garden also appears to have a water feature which spurts water into the air

Laurence's ginger cat appears to have found himself a comfortable spot resting upon the back of a red and gold armchair

Laurence's ginger cat appears to have found himself a comfortable spot resting upon the back of a red and gold armchair

Light falls inside an open window to show off a female bust and other decorative items

Light falls inside an open window to show off a female bust and other decorative items

He said: 'One of the absolute key elements of maximalism is to separate the things that surround you from perception of where they come from and how much they're worth. Really drill down on the story they have to tell.'

Despite being known for his luxurious taste, he claimed both eBay and Etsy are both 'absolutely extraordinary' when shopping for homewares. 

He said it was quite a British thing to 'show off your bargains'. 

However Laurence slammed flat packed furniture saying he 'never

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